DuckOfEvil

They use 2 different products. One for if you are just going through their weight loss/ dietary change program. and a different one for preop patients. I don't believe they are pushing this product so much as I think they are making sure everyone is getting exactly the same nutrients and calories so if something isn't working they have an idea of where the system is breaking down. Thankfully it actually tastes pretty decent. It's not as good as any number of other foods would be right now, but I'm pleasantly surprised. I'm on day 3 and I'm not nearly the grumpy hungry mess I thought I would be. (Of course the 2 weeks is still young. Lol) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com She has a lot of great Protein shake recipes. A lot of great recipes all around. She is on Pinterest and FB too. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's crazy how there is no standard for diet preop and how much it varies from surgeon to surgeon. At my clinic you have to lose 10 lbs 12 weeks preop and an additional 10 during the 2 week liquid diet and you have to use the product the clinic has chosen during that 2 weeks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Faith, day 1 went ok. Day 2 I'm definitely fighting the grumpy, but I don't know if it's the diet or because work is super busy. Lol. It's pharmacy week at work and that means drug reps bringing in tons of food and I can't have any of it. ☹️️ The threat of having my surgery canceled if I don't lose 10 lbs is keeping me honest. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm just finishing up day 1 of my liquid diet. 4 products a day. I'm not really that hungry, but am still very jealous of everyone eating real food. I feel like I should be making tally marks on a prison wall. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks Faith! My program has specific line of products I have to use called New Direction. Hope they taste good. Personally I liked the taste of the powdered "muscle milk" I found that one (of the ones I've tried) the best. Have you tried any of the high protein milks? Fairlife is 13 grams of protein in 8 ounces and it's good. Carbmaster (Kroger brand. Don't know if you have Kroger in your area) is another high protein milk that I like. A blog with a million ideas for all stages in your life that I have found invaluable is www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com She is on FB and Pinterest too. Good luck to you as well. I'm glad my program is just like "here eat this" and takes all the thinking out of it for me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for November 2nd. Start my two week preop liquid diet tomorrow. It is the part of the journey I'm the most worried about. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App