Day one of preop diet and I am struggling terribly!!!!!!!!!! The Body Fortress protein shakes SUCK!!!! But I drank it anyway. I can't tell if I'm hungry or nausious. Anyone else feel like this? Is it all in my mind because I know I just can't go to the cafeteria and get some food? I am staying true to this diet though so I guess I'll eat some more Jello. Anything else you eat that is liquid and not sweet besides chicken and beef broth? Thanks for all who have gone before me who will help me get through this and pay it forward.

Morning Everyone,

Well day 2 of the diet is off to a much better start. No nausea, and I'm not feeling hungry right now. I mixed my first shake with a banana, and a few frozen strawberries. Not bad tasting and a little more filling. I have found the cure to the horrible taste of the Body Fortress Protein shake. I found a sugar free chocolate milk mix that is only 8 calories per serving. I mixed one packet of that with the shake and it is DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! I found the 10 pack box of Moo Magic at Walmart for 98 cents. I think I will go and stock up on more of them. They will be life savers before and after surgery!!!. How's everyone else so far?

Go angelvoice!!!!! you can do it! I swear its a food detox... time will heal! Your body is a good contraption and will ajust...you will feel better ...love!!!!

I tried the Body Fortress with Crystal Light peach tea. Put it in the blender with a few ice cubes and I thought it was pretty good.

Yeah! Good going! You inspire me! I will have to try the same and maybe I can have a good day tomorrow!

Good luck,

Kristin

I had the same problem. Pro-Complex at GNC chocolate saved me. It has 60 grams of protein and tastes pretty good. Carb withdrawl went away after about 8 days for me. Good luck I know it sucks! Chrissie

Yeah,the liquid diet sucks and all the drinks taste bad but, just think about how you will look and feel a year from now.Suck it up.Good Luck!

I have made it to the start of day 3. Day 2 was much better than the first day. I have really been keeping busy and focused so I won't be tempted by anything. I am happy to report that the only solid food that has passed through these lips has been SF Jello. I chew Extra gum to help with my need to chew something. Saturdays are usually my movie and junk food days so instead I am going to work for overtime so that I can build up extra cash for the new clothes I will need later on. :thumbup: Is there anyone else being banded by Dr. Malley on the 27th at Menorah Medical Center? If so let's talk.

I am on day 2 of the pre op diet. My doc requieres 5 slim fast low carb shakes a day or 5 no sugar added carnation instant breakfast and I hate the taste of both. I have found that if I drink using a straw I can't taste it as much, which is a good thing!! I know once banded I am not going to be able to use a straw but at this point I figure it is ok to use one to get this stuff down!!

why can't you use a straw once you are banded?

I am on day 2 of the pre op diet. My doc requieres 5 slim fast low carb shakes a day or 5 no sugar added carnation instant breakfast and I hate the taste of both. I have found that if I drink using a straw I can't taste it as much, which is a good thing!! I know once banded I am not going to be able to use a straw but at this point I figure it is ok to use one to get this stuff down!!

Sue, I'm so glad to hear that someone else tried putting some crystal light into their protein drink, I did it with the orange strawberry and it wasn't half bad, granted I need to find a better level of adding, I put way to much in the first time and almost had to add a quart of water to it to make it drinkable. I also have been putting pudding mixes in my protein drinks sure helps the flavor, about a TBL spoon and half, turned it to a chocolate shake, or butterscotch, and I add crushed ice with it and it is like drinking a really thick shake. You got any more ideas to help us beginners during our pre-op diets.???? Have you tried sf jello's yet? I want to try sf orange jello to make it taste like a orange creme, but a little bit afraid to go for it.

Good for you, angelsvoice! You can do it!

Lise, some surgeons recommend not using a straw to drink because you take in additional air, which could bloat your stomach and cause gas. Also, it's thought that people usually take bigger sips when drinking from a straw. Another one of those things that vary from surgeon to surgeon.

wannadancesoon, I'm very new at this myself. I used 2 scoops in about 30oz of the tea. I figure if I sip at it all day I can get in most of my protein.

I haven't tried it in anything else yet.

the slimfast chocolate shakes are good just put 1 in the freezer like a few hours before ur gonna drink it thats what i do my surgery date is march 26th ,, good luck to you

my doctor has me on a 2 week pre-op liquid diet and its not easy this os my 4th day alot of popsicles and jello ,, sugar free of course

I did not know that! Thank you for the scoop!

Good for you, angelsvoice! You can do it!

Lise, some surgeons recommend not using a straw to drink because you take in additional air, which could bloat your stomach and cause gas. Also, it's thought that people usually take bigger sips when drinking from a straw. Another one of those things that vary from surgeon to surgeon.