My surgery is on December 22nd and I start my pre op diet on the 12th and I have a ton of questions, like which shake will taste the best? Does anyone have any tips how they got through the diet? I want to just sleep all day so I don’t eat any other tips?

First of congrats on your upcoming surgery my tip to you is stick to your three protein shakes they will keep you full you can have super free jello and water is the trick. I've just started my liquid diet and the hardest days are the first three if you can get threw then it gets better my protein meal replacement really save me they keep me full I'm scheduled for surgery December 13 today is my four day on the diet and I've noticed my hunger is more controlled and less. Hang in there it's only two weeks and once the stomach heals you will be able to eat again with moderation and consideration don't sabotage yourself keep a well balanced diet good luck

Tip 1: stay busy- the more stuff you're doing the less you think about food, this can transfer post op too

Tip 2: stay hydrated drink as much water as you can, you'll have to do that anyway but it also keeps you feeling full.

As far as shakes taste- go with whatever you want now in small quantities because your taste buds might change dramatically, so what you're drinking pre-op may not be palleteable post op and vice versa.

I like Premier Protein - it's about the only one I can stand! Chocolate and vanilla are my favorites!

Make sure you drink a lot of water during the pre-op diet. It helped me to have some broth and strained soups I could eat when I wanted something savory. I got really sick of the sweet protein shakes!

Try to keep busy and just push through it. It's really hard at the time, but it's only two weeks and you can get through it!

My Dr uses Optifast Protein Shakes-chocolate and vanilla only. I add a Lilly Crystal Light to the vanilla and it tastes like a Dreamscicle!!! I love Premium Protein especially strawberry and cream, banana creme and caramel. I plan on using them post-op.
Sugar free jello and popsicles, chicken broth and lots of water. Today is my 5th day and have yet to be hungry which is good!

I'm using Bariatric Advantage, vanilla and banana flavors. Per my Dr., I can add 1/2 small banana or 2 tbs PB2 peanut butter with chocolate protein powder. (or 1 tbs natural peanut butter) I add 10 oz 1% milk, blend in blender, add 4 ice cubes...blend on high 1 min and its a pretty good milkshake... I'm on 3 shakes daily and a small high protein LOW carb meal daily .... I've not yet had my meal today, as I'm stuffed from the shakes....

I really like the Orgain Protein drinks. The Grass fed drinks have 20g protein each. The chocolate flavored is the best.

My surgery is on December 22nd and I start my pre op diet on the 12th and I have a ton of questions, like which shake will taste the best? Does anyone have any tips how they got through the diet? I want to just sleep all day so I don’t eat any other tips?

I am on my 2nd day of the pre-op diet. I am using Total Lean from GNC, and I love the banana flavored shake.

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Pre-op my program wanted me to take optifast only. It tasted ok.

Love it!! My surgery is 12/22 and my diet starts on the 12th as well!!! I'm eating good this weekend !!!!

My surgery is on December 22nd and I start my pre op diet on the 12th and I have a ton of questions, like which shake will taste the best? Does anyone have any tips how they got through the diet? I want to just sleep all day so I don’t eat any other tips?

Take one day at a time. And try to stay away from food related events while doing this.

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