Today is day 1 of my 15 days on liquids. Really worried I am going to cheat. Anything to make it easier... less boring? Surgery date is June 27th.

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Premiere Protein drinks have 30 grams of protein so you feel full and don't feel like snacking.

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I am on day 7 and starving I have finally decide to eat broth and it's helping

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Remember that the pre-op diet is to shrink your liver so surgery is safer! Prepare so that you have all you need on your liquid diet and it's easy to grab (so you don't go for something else). It's only 2 weeks out of life and it's so you can start off on this next chapter on a good and safe note!

Did your team give you suggestion on what you can have?

If you can have Soup, then I recommend homemade bone soup-strained with Nutritional yeast added. Doing so will make your broth more savory and give you added Protein.

Hopefully you have found a Protein powder that you like and it likes you. I use Quest protein powder. GNC have individual size paks so you can try the different flavors.

I hope this helps a wee bit. I'm sure others will have some ideas for you.

I am 5yrs out. I'm old! --and have a lousy memory.

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Know that the first few days tend to be the worst. After you get past day 3 or so you start to feel better and getting the shakes and Water into you become routine. What helped me get through it was knowing that it wouldn't last forever, and that I'd be able to still eat my favorite foods down the road in the future, just in smaller portions. Also, what kept me on track was worrying that my liver wouldn't shrink enough if I cheated and that they wouldn't do my surgery. You can get through this! Good luck!

Im on day 1 and Im doing jello and broth and protein drink and am going to do sugarfree ice pops

I'm on day one of 14 and already miserable but I refuse to cheat. I can have protein shakes (3), broth, sugar free jello and the usual low cal drinks. This is going to SUCK!!

Good luck the first few days are the worse I wake up with headaches and just don't feel well today is day 8 and I am starving I have learned to enjoy broth when I am feeding my family

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I guess the pre-op instructions vary by surgeon. I was given a 7 day pre-op and am on day 4. My surgery is this Friday. I am going from lap-band to sleeve.(My band started acting up late last year so after endoscopy and gastro-doc recommendation, I am moving to the sleeve). Its the same surgeon I had before, so I did the 7 day pre-op before, as well. I have found that Premier Protein is the best for balance of protein, calories, flavor. If you have a costco membership, they have the best prices on it, by the case.

For this pre-op round, I have had Premier Protein, Vitamin Water zero in its various flavors (very good!), lots of water, and low sodium beef and chicken broth. The savory of these last two helps offset the monotony of the Protein shakes and other artificial sweetener tastes that come with the flavored zero calorie waters. I think the variety is what helps you get through.

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I am also on day 1 of 14. had a really good Protein shake for Breakfast and about 2 hrs later was super hungry. Changed up my Water to iced tea to get me to lunch. Having another shake for lunch but i know i will be hungry later. Will need to plan Snacks for tomorrow. Jello or broth. Blood sugar has been very low too. 13 more days!!!

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Day 3. Much better today. I don't feel like I'm starving but for some reason I'm incredibly thirsty and I've been guzzling water which is a good thing but I have an unquenchable thirst no matter how much water I drink. I wonder what's up with that?

I am on day one of the liquid diet (surgery date is 6/22.) I am also going from band to sleeve! This time it is more strict, no Soups unless it is broth. I found a few Isopure flavors that I can stand. They have 40g of Protein per big bottle. I have found that if I keep it cold it's not bad. I also use Jay Robb's Protein powder and mix it with almond milk. Good luck!

Interesting. My doc specifically said no Isopure. Wonder why.

In in My 8th day...feeling good so far. I take my shakes, chicken broth and Jello plus a lot of Water...Im down 8 pounds..getting exited..

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@ taracutch:

My doctor suggested Isopure, especially for the week after surgery! I have found that there are a lot of differences in the liquid diet. I'm curious as to why too!