NewBee...NooBee...regardless how you spell it - here i am...best friend is my surgeon - all the confidence in the world in the procedure - but have failed miserably with the pre-op diet...2 liquids per day and a minute "real" meal - banding on monday combined with gallbladder - biggest worry is being able to stick to the week of liquids only - any suggestions...secrets on making liquid taste good - looking forward to the support, thanks in advance.

best to all -

jack

Not sure I have much to suggest as far as making the liquid taste good!!! There is not much to say about it!!! I used Zero Carb Isopure for Protein during the clear liquid stage, and it helped with the fatigue I was feeling. As for taste---if you put it up against my tea, or my former Dr. Pepper, no I would not have chosen it, but...it did the job, and I wanted the band to be a success!

I bought it at GNC...I would drink half the bottle in the morning and half in the afternoon, and in between I had Water, tea, broth, some juices....

My Dr. was much stricter---I had 2 weeks of Clear Liquids, followed by 2 more weeks of full liquids, where I could have pureed cream Soups, anything that would fit through a straw. Then 2 more weeks of mushies, and then I could begin adding regular foods.

I used a lot of the Da Vinci syrups for making Protein Shakes the first couple of months. That way I could vary the flavor simply...as they make tons of flavors in sugar free.

How lucky are you to have your surgeon as a best friend! You will always be able to get any questions answered!!! Although I have never had issue with that, mine gave me a cell # and I have always been able to reach him---never had much need. But what an awesome support your friend will be!

Hang out, read around, you will find lots of ideas of food as you progress, and always will find someone in the same time range as you to share info with.

Good Luck on Monday, check in and let us know how it all went!!!

Glad to have you at LBT--welcome!!

Kat