what are clear fluids that people find tasty? Brands/Flavors other than water

also I dislike protein shakes. Are they critical? Any I should order that actually taste good?

This is the part I have done little research on.

Once Pureed foods are allowed, I'm good to go but I just can't imagine getting protein shakes down w out gagging

I just got back from my DRS. today now they are sending my paper work to my Ins,co. hope to have surgery in March sometime.. You can make your own clear foods.Like chicken soup ect...as for protein I use Whey from Walmart Body Fortress it's good for protein powers. I have gone to YouTube a lot for help and great advice I got lots of sugar free jello,hot tea,soups I know this is going to be the hardest part to do the per-op.I went to the Baby food area at Walmart I got my little

Baby cups,spoons,fork,and slippcups and some foods with no cals,fat,sugars free also got the book,Weight Loss surgery for Dummies great book for prepare for surgery and achieve the best results.Do a lot of walking in and out of the hospital it will help with the gas and weight loss good luck to you might take some lip balm with you to the hospital so Happy for you!!!