So today started my 4th day of my pre-op Optifast liquid diet that my surgeon requires. I will be honest....I really thought this would be harder! Granted I would love a cheeseburger right now but these shakes are keeping me full. I have 4 shakes and a chicken flavored soup a day. A total of 800 calories a day for 14 days. I have learned though that when they say that you can add artificial sweetner and extracts to them, there is a reason. They are bland. I have experimented and my favorite is to take the vanilla and add ice,orange extract, and 2 splenda. Makes it taste like a dreamcicle. Good luck to anyone else on this crazy liquid diet. WE can do it!!:Yawn:

I'm dreading and looking forward to it all at the same time.

Thanks for sharing - it's good to know people can survive it.

You're right - you can do this. It's not fun but totally doable. And the added bonus? A nice weight loss to start you off on the right foot!

Amy