mjrevel 101 Posted August 16, 2012 My Dr. Has me on a Protein Shake diet for twelve days before surgery. The first day was tough. I went to bed early so I wouldnt late night eat:( I have to say the second day has been easier. I did go to Walmart and walk the iles to kill time. I stayed away from the food side. Amazing how much time I have spent on food in the past. I'm thinking of things to do now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlewis121186 4 Posted August 16, 2012 Me and my cups go everywhere together. I am a waitress, and i keep a cup in the kitchen with my shake in it, and another cup with my Water in it. i thought i would hate the shakes, thought i would be starving, but im not. I run and lift and work so hard at...work lol...and then i go to the gym for a little extra abuse lol. everyone knows the blue cup is my shakes and the pink one is my Water. i have found i have a TON of energy right now...i have been doing the shakes and only one meal a day for a month now, tried to get it started when i decided to get on the ball with my surgery so that it wouldnt be a shock to the system. have to say, it was a great idea. when the dr told me yesterday that i was to do 4 small shakes and only one meal i day, i was able to say "ok" and know it wouldnt be a big deal so work for 4+ hours a day as a waitress, 1+ hours at the gym daily, and my shakes and a meal is working out pretty good for me. then i go home and do yard work, house work and deal with my kids (4year old and 20 month old) lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wnnd 5 Posted August 16, 2012 I did the same thing.... started the Protein Shakes 2 months before I needed to. I wanted to experiment and find the right powder/drink. I am now "officially" on the 7 day pre-op diet of 2 shakes and a light dinner diet and it is a breeze! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tipintx 41 Posted August 16, 2012 I am on day 3 shakes only for 14 days - yesterday was tough - bad headache but I drank a 5 alive and that seemed to help. It's made by via vente and it is a small packet - 15 calories - pomegranate, noni, acai juices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready4success 380 Posted August 16, 2012 I am on day 3 shakes only for 14 days - yesterday was tough - bad headache but I drank a 5 alive and that seemed to help. It's made by via vente and it is a small packet - 15 calories - pomegranate' date=' noni, acai juices.[/quote'] It helped with the headache? Where are those sold? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tipintx 41 Posted August 16, 2012 I got mine at Walmart - it has a lot of potassium in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted August 16, 2012 It helped with the headache? Where are those sold? Next to the concentrated frozen orange juice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready4success 380 Posted August 16, 2012 I got mine at Walmart - it has a lot of potassium in it. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready4success 380 Posted August 16, 2012 Next to the concentrated frozen orange juice. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aamiee 79 Posted August 16, 2012 Me and my cups go everywhere together. I am a waitress' date=' and i keep a cup in the kitchen with my shake in it, and another cup with my Water in it. i thought i would hate the shakes, thought i would be starving, but im not. I run and lift and work so hard at...work lol...and then i go to the gym for a little extra abuse lol. everyone knows the blue cup is my shakes and the pink one is my Water. i have found i have a TON of energy right now...i have been doing the shakes and only one meal a day for a month now, tried to get it started when i decided to get on the ball with my surgery so that it wouldnt be a shock to the system. have to say, it was a great idea. when the dr told me yesterday that i was to do 4 small shakes and only one meal i day, i was able to say "ok" and know it wouldnt be a big deal so work for 4+ hours a day as a waitress, 1+ hours at the gym daily, and my shakes and a meal is working out pretty good for me. then i go home and do yard work, house work and deal with my kids (4year old and 20 month old) lol[/quote'] How long are you planning to take off work after the surgery? I am also a waitress and I have 17 months old son:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites