I am less than one week away from starting my liquid diet. Less than two weeks away from surgery. I have honestly been looking forward to this liquid diet because I know it will jumpstart me and help me lose a little bit of weight before surgery. I feel very prepared both mentally and with a stocked pantry. However, I hear the struggles here of others during their liquid diet, (so maybe I'm wrong and I'm going to struggle?)

so I'd like to ask for tips and tricks, tell me how you got through it. Was it easy for you? Hard? What was the most difficult part for you. I know everyone's experience is different. Tell me everything [emoji4]

On 5/21/2017 at 5:02 AM, starfishwish said:

Wondering why nobody EVER responds to me.

I'm on the liquid diet now & this keeps me happy! My surgery is on the 30th of May. Lots of nutrients that most shakes lack. I've lost 25 pounds fairly quickly.

Here's what I'm using for shakes. This makes two 16oz Protein Shakes with around 200 cal 30 g of Protein and 15 g or less carbs. Add ice or Water until just over 32oz & blend. Two scoops of each powder, & 2 cups of most fruit blends keep you in the right range for carbs. Check first so you don't go over. Garden Of Life e also has many nutients & 50 fruit and vegetable super foods. Drink one & save one for later.

11 hours ago, Daisynwv said:

What kind of Protein drinks does everyone drink. I've been drinking Boost and Special k. Are these okay to drink?

I drink the Premier protein. Haven't tried Boost or Special K.

I'm onto liquid diet now and it has been a true struggle I find myself doing good throughout the day and then I cheat [emoji19]

5 hours ago, sleevedqueen said:

I'm onto liquid diet now and it has been a true struggle I find myself doing good throughout the day and then I cheat

Hang in there, it gets better!

Update:

I've survived week one of my two week liquid diet and doing great! As long as I'm sure to drink a protein shake 3-4 times a day, especially when I know I'm going to be walking a lot or do some sort of exertion. With this diet being aimed at having to stay at 500 calories to shrink my liver, my body is obviously running on fumes, so I have to be careful not to over do it. I've found diluting my water with G2 (sugar free Gatorade) or Propel, helps when I feel I need more energy. I believe what has helped me to survive is sugar free popcicles and sugar free jello in between my protein drinks throughout the day. Broth is also a nice warm treat.

One week down, one more to go. Then surgery, May 31st!

I hope this helps others who may be worried about a liquid diet, or had trouble at the beginning as I did. Just don't give up or panic like I did, it gets easier. I have more energy going into week two, I just have to keep in balance.

Best of luck to all of you reading this and God Bless!

I'm on the liquid diet now & this keeps me happy! My surgery is on the 30th of May. Lots of nutrients that most shakes lack. I've lost 25 pounds fairly quickly.
Here's what I'm using for shakes. This makes two 16oz Protein Shakes with around 200 cal 30 g of Protein and 15 g or less carbs. Add ice or Water until just over 32oz & blend. Two scoops of each powder, & 2 cups of most fruit blends keep you in the right range for carbs. Check first so you don't go over. Garden Of Life e also has many nutients & 50 fruit and vegetable super foods. Drink one & save one for later.

I loved the garden of life shakes, but I found that something in them severely upsets my stomach. Gas, & some serious distress. Lol

I am starting Friday. I'm glad I only have to do 7 days! I know it will be difficult at first, but As one other already mentioned "this is the last time I will ever be this hungry"
Those are words to live by!

3 minutes ago, starfishwish said:

I am starting Friday. I'm glad I only have to do 7 days! I know it will be difficult at first, but As one other already mentioned "this is the last time I will ever be this hungry"
Those are words to live by!

I've been on it for three weeks and I have one week to go the first two weeks I was allowed one meal in the evening (with restrictions) after protein shakes during the day the second couple of weeks all protein shakes no food I have six days to go Monday clear liquids and water only Tuesday the 30th surgery. 200 cal 15+ grams of protein and 15 g or less of carbs but I use the whole 15 to avoid carb withdrawl which is similar to feeling sick and nauseous.

Edited May 23, 20179 yr by SEAHAWKS FAN!

22 minutes ago, Okie75 said:

Update:

I've survived week one of my two week liquid diet and doing great! As long as I'm sure to drink a Protein Shake 3-4 times a day, especially when I know I'm going to be walking a lot or do some sort of exertion. With this diet being aimed at having to stay at 500 calories to shrink my liver, my body is obviously running on fumes, so I have to be careful not to over do it. I've found diluting my Water with G2 (sugar free Gatorade) or Propel, helps when I feel I need more energy. I believe what has helped me to survive

<img alt=":)" data-emoticon="" height="20" src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/default_smile.png" srcset="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" title=":)" width="20" /> is sugar free popcicles and sugar free Jello in between my Protein Drinks throughout the day. broth is also a nice warm treat.

One week down, one more to go. Then surgery, May 31st!

I hope this helps others who may be worried about a liquid diet, or had trouble at the beginning as I did. Just don't give up or panic like I did, it gets easier. I have more energy going into week two, I just have to keep in balance.

Best of luck to all of you reading this and God Bless!

My surgery is May 30th. If your allowed a certain amount of carbs use all of them. Just don't go over. I've been on this for much longer than others I've seen on here. I had to call my dieticion because I felt sick and nauseous had no energy he told me I was allowed no more than 15 g of carbs per shake and he said I should use the entire 15 g to avoid feeling that way. 500 cal is that per day? My restrictions were about 200 cal per shake/meal, 15+ grams of protein & 15 or less grams of carbs which I was sure to use all 15 of.

Edited May 23, 20179 yr by SEAHAWKS FAN!

Good luck! I am June 2. [emoji4]

Thanks, You as well!