I started my liquid diet on December 2nd on first day i followed schedule completely which is morning, lunch, dinner and evening snack is a protein shake and I'm allowed 3 light yogurts a day and then all the water, crystal light, sugar free jello and popsicles i want but on day 2 and today i just felt sick every time i knew i had to drink a protein shake, so i only got 2 in instead of the 4, will that not shrink my liver? i haven't cheated and ate solids my only problem is, is that the protein is so gross to me i can't stomach drinking 4 a day

I feel you girl. You'll get through it. Just push through and keep yourself busy.

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I was sleeved 11/9 and had a similar issue right befor Thanksgiving. I called my NUT and she recommended I use the unflavored protein powder so I can mix it with anything (Crystal Light, etc) and not be tied to a specific flavor. It's called Unjury. Good luck. Hope you find a balance soon.

@@OhHeyMarina I am going through the same thing! I can't do the Protein .... I missed two of them today on my 3rd day

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@@Liluykj19 this is my 3rd day to and same i only did 2 our of the 4 and just had Water and stuff rest of day

@@tani thanks ill have to look into that! hopefully it falls in the macros my doctor said

Isopure?

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the Protein has to have more than 25g of protein and be less then 5 carbohydrates

the protein has to have more than 25g of protein and be less then 5 carbohydrates

Unjury has 21g of protein and 0 carbs per scoop. It's not the 25 you mentioned but very close.

Premiere Protein works well for me. I buy it at wally world. So many choices out there, it's daunting to find one you like. Are you taking soy or whey?

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Better get use to the shakes your going to need to drink them for awhile. Try the eas pre made advant edge. They are not as thick as others but have less protein so you'll need to drink more. They are low calorie too.

Muscle milk chocolate is pretty good. 32 g Protein. I started Dec 2 too. My first week is 2 shakes and a very low carb dinner. Next week is 3 shakes a day. I am 36, 5'6" and 274...lost 3lbs in the last 2 days from pre op so far....and getting sleeved Dec 16. You will likely not have an issue with your liver, your pre op is a lot harsher than mine even. Different types of broth with unflavored protein would give you a salty taste without a ton of calories. Maybe ask your NUT if you can sub out something during pre op, but we are all doomed to a shakey fate post op! Good luck to you!

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@@thprice79 i don't like premier ive tried those already and whey

Oh, also....I have read a lot of people that use GENEPRO unflavored Protein powder because its 30g protein in a tablespoon.....conflicting opinions on how much protein can fit into a tablespoon.....but that would be less shake drinking and still a lot of protein.

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I use the unflavored nectar. It's not thick and pretty much tasteless.

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Muscle milk chocolate is pretty good. 32 g Protein. I started Dec 2 too. My first week is 2 shakes and a very low carb dinner. Next week is 3 shakes a day. I am 36, 5'6" and 274...lost 3lbs in the last 2 days from pre op so far....and getting sleeved Dec 16. You will likely not have an issue with your liver, your pre op is a lot harsher than mine even. Different types of broth with unflavored protein would give you a salty taste without a ton of calories. Maybe ask your NUT if you can sub out something during pre op, but we are all doomed to a shakey fate post op! Good luck to you!

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Thanks the problem is I haven't even met with a NUT yet that's not till the 7th because I self payed so I didn't have to do all these things required by insurance so meeting with a nutritionist and all that for me starts after surgery and just meeting them a week before also because of my BMI and weight I didn't have to lose any weight before surgery so I literally didn't have to meet with anymore just get my clearances and then was all set

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i'm only allowed Protein shakes and Water (though i could add fruits, yogurt to the shake)...

the first day i used unsweetened almond milk with the shakes thinking it would mask some of the flavor. i'm 4 days in and i no longer use the milk- water only and LOTS of it. the colder the better. my favorite so far has been to blend an orange, vanilla Protein Powder, ice, and lots of water. it gets frothy and tastes sorta like an orange julius (or so my mind likes me to believe).

also decaf instant coffee and/or Peanut Butter (powder) added to the protein powder is a "great" way to drink the shakes.

but besides all that, how's your gut? OMG I'M DYING WITH RUMBLING AND GAS AND BATHROOM TRIPS! :(

Edited December 5, 20169 yr by greycurls