Questions Regarding Nissen Fundiplication And The 2 Week Preop Diet

[Kentucky Girl 8]

My doctor just scheduled my surgery last minute on October 11 for October 22 so I don't have to do the full 2 week/5 shakes a day preop diet. However, I can't handle the shakes. I gag and almost vomit every time I just think about drinking them. My doctor requires you to purchase his Meal Replacement powder and his Vitamins. I am supposed to drink 5 a day and nothing else but I can't. I have to do this until Sunday. The brand is Bariatric Advantage. I am normally a very healthy person but I have stomach cramps, diarrhea and severe nausea ( sometimes vomitting) with this. I did have the nissen fundiplication done 6 years ago and he tells me that with that having to be taken down and a BMI of over 50, I need to do this. If I am throwing up, I don't see how the vitamins or the meal replacement shakes are helping. Any solutions?

[jillb 45]

I am also having a nissen fundiplication reversed. My Dr. has me on a 1 week "CLEAR" liquid diet. I can have anything clear except alcohol or carbonated drinks. he said to put a little unflavored Protein in my clear chicken broth or my drinks. I am doing great on the diet... day 6 today. 1 more day then on Wed. I have the surgery.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Take it 1 day at a time, 1 meal at a time, and work on not thinking about it. You can do this! Look how far you've come already. Maybe try a different Protein Drink. I'm very picky and I love the Premier chocolate Protein Shakes from costco.