KellyW-in-DFW

Hello!! I started my liquid diet on Tuesday and it's going ok. Having a protein shake in the morning, water throughout the day with soup for lunch and dinner. I've also had a smoothie protein shake mid-afternoon. I've been working late this week to try and have everything done so it's been late when I leave the office. You are so right about it being the physical acto of putting something in your mouth.

Looking for recipes and suggestions for my upcoming liquid diet adventure. My surgery is scheduled for September 18th and my liquid diet starts on Tuesday, September 11th.

Wow, I know how terribly painly PF is, I have it in both feet. Actually had surgery on my left foot in 2009 and it's fine now but my right foot is not. It is a very painful and unbearable most of the time. Have you seen a podiatrist? If not, I would suggest doing so. My podiatrist provided me with special velcro type braces that fit over my ankle and heel which I sleep in and it really helps to take the pressue off and make it through the day. Hopefully after surgery and getting my weight down I'm hoping that some of the pain will go away and I won't have to have surgery on the right foot. Best of luck to you.

Here are a Herbalife shakes. I love the product. Aloha Delight 1 cup of low fat milk or soy milk 2 tablespoons Formula 1 vanilla 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract 1/2 teaspoon pineapple extract 1 tablespoon orange juice 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh pineapple and a sprig of mint. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B1, B2, B1, Iron and Calcium. Good source of Vitamin A and B6. Serves 1 - Total Calories 186 - Protein 17g - Carbohydrate 24g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 4mg - Dietary Fiber 3g - %Calories from Fat 6% Apple Pie shake 1 cup of low fat milk or soy milk 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 small apple or 1/4 cup apple sauce dash of nutmeg 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B12, B2, Folacin, Zinc, Iron and Calcium. Good source of Vitamin A. Banana Fruit Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 4 ounces nonfat yogurt 4 Fluid ounces Water 1/2 cup frozen peach slices 1/2 medium banana 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of banana. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B1, B2, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Calcium. Total Calories 310 - Protein 16g - Carbohydrate 62g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 2mg - Dietary Fiber 6g - %Calories from Fat 3% Black Forest Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 chocolate 8 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk 1/2 teaspoon black walnut extract 1/2 medium banana 4 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with chocolate sprinkles. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B1, B12, B2, Calcium and Zinc. Good source of Vitamin A and Iron. Total Calories 175 - Protein 16g - Carbohydrate 26g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 9mg - Dietary Fiber 16g - %Calories from Fat 5% Cappuccino Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Chocolate 4 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk 4 ounces nonfat vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon instant coffee 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Excellent source of Vitamin B12, B2, and Calcium. Total Calories 196 - Protein 19g - Carbohydrate 28g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 4mg - Dietary Fiber 0g - %Calories from Fat 4% Coffee Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 8 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk 1/2 peach 1 tablespoon instant coffee 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of peach. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B12, B1, B2,Calcium, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Vitamin A. Total Calories 165 - Protein 16g - Carbohydrate 22g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 4mg - Dietary Fiber 3g - %Calories from Fat 6% Cranberry Citrus Blast 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 8 fluid ounces orange juice 4 teaspoons unsweetened cranberry concentrate 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of orange. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B12, B1, B2, Calcium, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Vitamin A. Cranberry Zing 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 8 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk 8 teaspoons unsweetened cranberry concentrate 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of orange. * If this is too tart, it can be sweetened by adding a little apple juice concentrate or honey. Total Calories 168 - Protein 16g - Carbohydrate 22g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 4mg - Dietary Fiber 3g - %Calories from Fat 6% Eggnog Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 10 fluid ounces very cold low fat milk or soy milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1-2 dashes nutmeg Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Extra Chocolatey Shake 1 tablespoons Formula 1 Chocolate 1 cup of low fat milk or soy milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon chocolate syrup 1/2 teaspoon cocoa 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with chocolate sprinkles. Excellent source of Vitamin B12, B2, and Calcium. Good source of Vitamin A. Optional addition: 1 teaspoon instant coffee. Frosty Chocolate Mint Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Chocolate 10 fluid ounces very cold low fat milk or soy milk 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh mint leaves. Fruit - Juicy Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 strawberry 8 fluid ounces low calorie cranberry juice 4 strawberries 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a strawberry Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B1, B2, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Calcium. Total Calories 125 - Protein 8g - Carbohydrate 21g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 0mg - Dietary Fiber 3g - %Calories from Fat 7% Herbal All-Bran Shake 2 tablespoons All-Bran Cereal 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 2 tablespoons dry skimmed milk 1/4 cup warm water Combine dry ingredients and stir in water. Adjust the consistency to taste. Serve chilled for Breakfast, garnished with fresh strawberry slices. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B12, B1, B2, Folacin, Zinc, Iron and Calcium. Good source of Vitamin A and Niacin. Italian Soda Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 3 fluid ounces orange juice 3 fluid ounces soda water 3 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk 2 tablespoons Herbal Aloe Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with thin strips of orange peel and a sprig of mint. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B1, B2, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Folacin and Calcium. Kiwi Quencher 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 8 fluid ounces water 1 kiwi fruit 1/2 kiwi banana 3 ice cubes 2 drops Green Chartreuse Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of kiwi fruit. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B2, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Vitamin B1. Total Calories 80 - Protein 8g - Carbohydrate 10g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 0mg - Dietary Fiber 3g - %Calories from Fat 7% Malted Milk smoothie 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla or Chocolate 1 cup low fat milk or soy milk 2 tablespoons malted milk powder 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup ice Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of cocoa powder. Melon Masterpiece 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Tropical Fruit 8 fluid ounces soda water 1/2 cup fresh mango pieces 1/2 cup fresh cantaloupe pieces 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of melon and a sprig of mint. Excellent source of Vitamin A, C, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Folacin and B6. Total Calories 162 - Protein 9g - Carbohydrate 31g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 0mg - Dietary Fiber 5g - %Calories from Fat 5% Mocha Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Chocolate 8 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk 1/2 medium banana 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a few chocolate sprinkles or a chocolate coated coffee bean. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B12, B1, B2, Calcium and Zinc. Good source of Vitamin A, Folacin and Iron. Total Calories 228 - Protein 17g - Carbohydrate 39g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 4mg - Dietary Fiber 4g - %Calories from Fat 5% Orange Blossom Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 8 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 1/2 orange 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of orange. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B12, B1, B2, Calcium, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Vitamin A. Total Calories 168 - Protein 16g - Carbohydrate 22g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 4mg - Dietary Fiber 3g - %Calories from Fat 6% Passionate Papaya Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 6 fluid ounces apple juice 1/2 papaya 2 fluid ounces Herbal Aloe dash cinnamon Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B1, B2, Folacin, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Vitamin A. Total Calories 256 - Protein 10g - Carbohydrate 54g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 0mg - Dietary Fiber 6g - %Calories from Fat 4% Peach Milk Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 8 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk 1 teaspoon brandy extract 1/2 fresh peach 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of peach. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B12, B1, B2, Calcium, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Vitamin A. Total Calories 165 - Protein 16g - Carbohydrate 22g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 4mg - Dietary Fiber 3g - %Calories from Fat 6% Pear Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 1 small pear 1/3 medium banana 4 fluid ounces Herbal Aloe 2 drops almond extract dash cinnamon Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B1, B2, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Folacin. Total Calories 258 - Protein 10g - Carbohydrate 55g - Fat 2g - Cholesterol 0mg - Dietary Fiber 8g - %Calories from Fat 6% pumpkin Pie Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 1 cup low fat milk or soy milk or apple juice 1/4 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice) Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Raspberry Razzamataz 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Chocolate 8 fluid ounces water 1/3 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen 1/2 medium banana 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint. Excellent source of Vitamin C and Folacin. Total Calories 162 - Protein 9g - Carbohydrate 32g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 5mg - Dietary Fiber 7g - %Calories from Fat 5% Soda Fountain Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 5 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk 3 fluid ounces diet soda 1/2 medium banana or peach 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of banana or peach. Excellent source of Vitamin C and Folacin. Total Calories 133 - Protein 13g - Carbohydrate 18g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 2mg - Dietary Fiber 3g - %Calories from Fat 6% Spicy Cinnamon Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla 8 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk or water 1/2 cup ice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Strawberry Sensation 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Strawberry 8 fluid ounces water 1 cup strawberries 1 apricot 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a strawberry and a sprig of fresh mint. Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B1, B2, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Folacin and Calcium. Total Calories 124 - Protein 9g - Carbohydrate 21g - Fat 2g - Cholesterol 0mg - Dietary Fiber 6g - %Calories from Fat 11% Wild berry - Orange Shake 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Strawberry 8 fluid ounces orange juice 4 strawberries 3 ice cubes Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve chilled, garnished with a fresh strawberry. Excellent source of B6, B1, B2, Folacin, Iron and Zinc. Good source of Vitamin A and Calcium.

I'm looking for clear liquid suggestions since I start my pre-op liquid diet tomorrow. My surgery is scheduled for September 18th.

Hi there!!! I'll be at Doctor's Hospital. My insurance requires that I have my surgery at a Center of Excellence and Forest Park has not achieved that standing as of yet since it's so new. I've found that I really like the Herbalife Protein drinks. My cousin is distributor and I love the recipes. They really are good...example "Butterfinger" taste like a butterfinger candy bar. I'll be happy to email you the recipes and give you her informaiton you are interested. My personal email is msgeorgestrait1@yahoo.com if you are interested. Yes I LOVE George Strait!!! By doing the Herbalife this will definitely help me with my liquids and help satisfy me since I can add in the Meal Replacement powder and extra protein. However, I know that I be sick of them before the week is out. Where are you having your surgery? Best of luck to you.