Shoot yeah people struggle! One of the most common board topics I guess! I know that I get 'real quiet' when on the liquid fast, but will survive.

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That is all you can do. I struggled with the shakes the week before surgery. Thank goodness I only had to do a week. I just plugged my nose and gulped it down.I have now found shakes I actually like (Premier Protein) and I like Isopur drinks (though many others don't).

Good luck! It will be worth it!

I struggled with pre-op - but only because I couldn't stand the shakes and I wanted food! You will get through this. Look ahead!!

You may have to force yourself to drink them but you really do need to do it. The protein and vitamin/minerals are very important to your body. It can also help prevent the hair loss that might come later. I have been pretty luck to miss most of that part.

Good luck and keep your head up!

I am worried about the pre op diet. I am a person that when i get nervous or scared i don't eat. So i am hoping that will help me get through the liquid diet because i won't want food.

question though... do you have to use the advantage shakes or can you use a protein powder you like?

I know its got to be hard but like everyone is saying, focus on our goal! Good luck on your surgery!!

I am worried about the pre op diet. I am a person that when i get nervous or scared i don't eat. So i am hoping that will help me get through the liquid diet because i won't want food.

question though... do you have to use the advantage shakes or can you use a protein powder you like?

I know its got to be hard but like everyone is saying, focus on our goal! Good luck on your surgery!!

My surgeon was pretty set on me only drinking the advantage shakes and i have now learned that watering them down is key. i was making very whipped thick shakes...now i only blend it for a few seconds and add a lot of water. i drink plain skim milk after and use water to make the shake, it is working out. i know i am not getting in the nearly 90 grams of protein 3 shakes would give me, but I'm aiming for 60 since that is what my nutritionist told me.

On a positive note it is working, down 10 lbs in one week! No diet i have been on before have given me those kind of results.