Pre-Op High Protein Liquid Diet

[Jennifer Hodge 41]

Today has been really rough. I didn't realize that this liquid diet would be so challenging. Today was my first day and I almost wanted to cheat and eat something that I am not supposed to. My BIGGEST concern is getting enough grams of Protein. I am supposed to have 80-150 grams of protein a day. I am at 24 grams (2-8 oz. shakes) right now and I cannot get myself to drink anymore of these protein shakes... I've tried several different flavors and brands and I cannot get past the taste. Is there an alternative way to get the protein I need? I am going to call my dietician tomorrow to see what she suggests. My Pre-Op High Protein Diet consists of Protein Shakes, sf Jello, Water, ice chips, fat free/low sodium broth, and sugar free popsicles. These next two weeks are going to test my limits. Any advice or suggestions will be appreciated.

[taylor1989 131]

Bit pricey compared to some but I used Isopure from GNC. It's premixed and don't have the nasty Protein shake taste.

40 grams Protein in the 20 oz bottle and 0 sugars and carbs (I think it's 0 sugars its under 5 for sure)) it's also only 160 calories.

Red was my fave. The green apple melon was decent (not a apple person) but I couldn't stand the orange one...probably because that's the flavors of my chewable Vitamins.

You need more protein or you will be starving all the time.

I was banded this morning but all liquids was never fun. The head hunger is the worst part of it

[Hooghunt 12]

Your lucky when I start mine on the 15th I can only have the shakes..ice chips and water...that is it!

[Tawnya777 106]

Today has been really rough. I didn't realize that this liquid diet would be so challenging. Today was my first day and I almost wanted to cheat and eat something that I am not supposed to. My BIGGEST concern is getting enough grams of Protein. I am supposed to have 80-150 grams of Protein a day. I am at 24 grams (2-8 oz. shakes) right now and I cannot get myself to drink anymore of these protein shakes... I've tried several different flavors and brands and I cannot get past the taste. Is there an alternative way to get the protein I need? I am going to call my dietician tomorrow to see what she suggests. My Pre-Op High Protein Diet consists of protein shakes' date=' sf Jello, Water, ice chips, fat free/low sodium broth, and sugar free popsicles. These next two weeks are going to test my limits. Any advice or suggestions will be appreciated. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I was having trouble drinking enough shakes for protein since the texture made me want to vomit so I called my dietician and asked her if I could have eggs and she told me I could have egg whites, which are low in calories and have a good amount of protein. Ask your dietician. Hope that helps.

[sp70 193]

The roughest for me was the first two days. Once I got to day 3, I had lost a lot of my appetite and nothing sounded good at all. I personally like the Protein Shakes when they are really cold, put mine in the freezer to become slushy, or blend the powder with ice/water. A lot of it is mind over matter. Good luck, you can do it!

[Jennifer Hodge 41]

Thanks everyone for the replies. Today is day two of the two week liquid diet. Last night I didn't finish all of my Protein Shake so I put it in the fridge overnight. This morning stirred it up and surprisingly it actually tasted ok.