Hi Traci, My surgery is scheduled for 9/13 and am on day 11 of liquid diet. I get protein drinks as well 3-4 but the idea is to shrink the liver as much as possible and the liquid diet is the way to do it. When the liver is enlarged it can get in the way and make for a lengthier procedure. I'm pretty much beyond hungry at this point and can hardly stand the sight of the protein drinks anymore but as my friend says "eye on the prize"! Good luck with the diet and the surgery.