Being banded soon in FL. Pre-op diet quite a challenge during 4th of July festivities. Any BBQ Rib flavored protein available? Just Kidding! ANy outstanding protein shake recipes out there?

I was on a liquid diet during Easter. It can be rough when everyone is filling their plates full of good food and Desserts, but I had my mind set on my goal and did fine.

As far as shakes, my doc suggested Carnation Instant Breakfast drinks. Some stores offer them already mixed and most offer the powdered mix. I like the already mixed better.

Good Luck and Happy 4th.

I, too, can identify. I started my liquid diet 2 days before Memorial Day weekend (surgery June 4). We went to a family reunion with people from all over the country and I went along with my cooler filled with Optifast shakes. I have to admit that I did make it through the 2 days without touching anything at all the barbecues. However, on Memorial Day with just my family, I had 1 tiny macaroni from the salad, a small cube of potato from the potato salad and a tiny pinch of my husband's hamburger. Now I'm looking forward to a veggie burger on the 4th!

Stick with it - it's worth it!