I have read several post and individuals explain they are not required to be on the pre op diet. Some say they only have to do it for 2 days. Why do some people have to do pre op liquids for two weeks?

Did you see if your insurance will cover the cost? If you haven't already try out www.insurenutrition.com. I get 4 Chocolate Premier Protein boxes (18 shakes in each box) per month at $0 to me through my insurance. I also get vitamins and other things my dr prescribed.
Insureneutrition sends a list of stuff, your doctor will write prescriptions for whatever they feel you should get.
EDIT: I am in my second month Pre-Op getting deliveries, so my insurance covers it even before surgery.

I didn't know about this. How amazing! I'm going to give this a try for sure. . THANK YOU SO much for the info

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I will look into trying the premier protein shakes. I'm doing ok so far today just in a little pain because I have lupus and fibromyalgia (hopeful I'm not going into flare up)I was really stressing out about starting this that I didn't really go shopping for anything was procrastinating. But I can't put it off any longer. So I'm heading to Walmart today. How are you doing today?

Oh man. . A flare would be a bummer. Hope that's not the issue. I've only tried the chocolate ones and really like them but hear Carmel is also very good. I can't find any where I'm at tho. I don't start my 10 day liquid until end of the month. Hope I'm strong enough

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6 minutes ago, bannsleeve said:

I didn't know about this. How amazing! I'm going to give this a try for sure. . THANK YOU SO much for the info

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I hope your insurance will cover as much as mine, if not at least some to help you with the costs. I learned about it in this forum, so I owe it to everyone else here to yell it from all the rooftops...

The cheapest place I've found is Costco/Sams/BJs for the Premier shakes. Costco is the only place I can find my favorite flavor-Carmel- in an 18 pack. I've already been doing 2 shakes per day and eat one low carb meal for the past month. My dr requires 2 week liquid diet but my pre op weight loss has exceeded my goal so I only have to do one week. I'm currently on day 4, surgery in 4 days........

I have A 10 day liquid only diet and scheduled Sept. 7th I'm a little worried, thinking this might be the toughest part but reminding myself it's only temporary [emoji6]

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Naw, quitting smoking was the hardest part.[emoji51][emoji41] On day 2 of pre-op. Just want something hot. Good luck with yours!!

My surgeon only requires a 2 week low carb diet. But I did have to go 3 months no smoking. And yes there is a urine test for that. Sucked but I did it and got my surgery date for sept 11.

Last day of pre-op diet. I'm packing for the hospital now.

Last day of pre-op diet. I'm packing for the hospital now.

Good luck!!!

Oh man. . A flare would be a bummer. Hope that's not the issue. I've only tried the chocolate ones and really like them but hear Carmel is also very good. I can't find any where I'm at tho. I don't start my 10 day liquid until end of the month. Hope I'm strong enough

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I found the Carmel at Costco. They have 18 pack on sale this month for $20. I like the vanilla too. Haven't tried the strawberries and cream or the banana. By the way, I had to order online because the stores in my area don't carry Carmel or strawberry.

I found the Carmel at Costco. They have 18 pack on sale this month for $20. I like the vanilla too. Haven't tried the strawberries and cream or the banana. By the way, I had to order online because the stores in my area don't carry Carmel or strawberry.

Thanks for the info!

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