I am finally on the countdown to surgery! 2 weeks. Just saw my surgeon and am starting on my pre op diet of protein shakes. I have been gradually substituting shakes for meals this last week to see how it goes. First breakfast and then both breakfast and lunch. But, still having a normal dinner. Now I am doing all three meals. I sure hope this works.......seems like I am OK through the day but very hungry at dinner. Dr. said to do a second protein shake in the evening if necessary. Really see that I miss chewing more than anything. Trying sugar free popsicles and jello. Any ideas and experiences would be much appreciated! Really starting to get excited about the prospects and the future! :eek:

Hang in there and do it. Its so worth it. I won't lie, you will go through some bad days where you might want eat your couch, my bad days were 5-7. But on the day of the surgery, I found out I lost 24 pounds in the pre-opt liquid phase.

Mix up the day if you can. See if you can find high Protein low fat smoothies, my nutritionist let me have one a day and that made all the difference.

yes i agree, stick with it. it makes it easier after. i am on liquids for two weeks after surgery, so i was already for it. i lost 26 pounds per op. and it will never come back. hang in there..

Thanks! I have started to experiment with various combinations on the protein shakes. Add a little almond extract to the chocolate...just a drop and it makes it different. A 1/2 teaspoon of instant decaf to the vanilla gives it a mocha taste. I also tried the Nectar shakes and that helps with a fruity taste. Today is day one of NOTHING but shakes, clear liquid. I will do it. All I think about is all the testing and trials I went through to get here and it gives me motivation to keep moving. Trying not to worry about "tomorrow", just get through today! Just got to do it for one day!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Day by day!

I really admire you Diane and all of you who had pre-op liquid diets! I think I might have gone crazy if I had to be on one.....and for 2 weeks! Keep it up!