Pre-Op Liquid Diet Experiences, Suggestions, Tips

[bakawaka 59]

For anyone who might find it helpful, here are some tips I have on the pre-op liquid diet, which I am following for one month.

(1) My favorite product is Bariatric Advantage shakes, which have to be mixed in a blender at home. I'm permitted to put fruit into them and my favorite is a banana. I use fat-free/low-fat soy milk or almond milk instead of skim milk or Water. It does help to add some ice. The fruit can be frozen. I have a Vitamix blender, which can handle anything put into it. Sometimes I mix in soft tofu. A blender is going to be an important part of a post-op life, so I recommend investing in a very good blender that will not burn out quickly. There are alternatives to Vitamix (but i cannot remember the names).

(2) I cannot take a blender to work. So I use ENSURE and/or GNC Total Lean shakes. When I am traveling, I find it easier to find ENSURE in a drug store. SlimFast is another alternative.

(3) When I drink a Protein Shake by itself, I am hungry after about 2 1/2 hours. So I drink another! I am permitted up to 6 per day. I never let myself feel hungry - that way I don't crave food solid food.< /p>

(4) Inbetween shakes, I find chicken bouillion in a cup - hot - to drink - to be helpful in managing hunger. It is great to have something savory instead of all of the sweet Protein Shakes.< /p>

(5) I did order the vegetable Soup from Bariatric Advantage and use that inbetween Protein shakes.

(6) I use FitnessPal to track calories. I try to stay at 1300-1500 calories per day. I am not interested in rapid weight loss pre-op. The goal is to shrink the liver. I am losing a bit of weight. But I prefer to lose it slowly.

(7) I have to drink a lot of water. The protein shakes make me very thirsty.

(8) The first three days I had headaches - now they are gone. I have 17 more days of this liquid diet, then surgery. Of course, then I start ANOTHER liquid diet.

(9) I view the pre-op liquid diet as good preparation for a new lifestyle - changing my relationship with food. Not every moment is fun. But I am convinced that the discipline of the diet is a good preparation for a new post-surgery relationship with food.

I plan to use protein shakes occasionally for convenience for the rest of my life - particularly for Breakfast.< /p>

I am not an employee of any company that produces or is affiliated with any weight-loss products, protein shakes, tofu companies, Vitamin manufacturers, blender manufacturers, food production, etc. I'm simply a consumer of these items.

[ArcusX 216]

Not every moment is fun.

Are any moments fun? That's the question! LOL. Good, solid advice here. Thanks!

[bakawaka 59]

Are any moments fun? That's the question! LOL. Good, solid advice here. Thanks!

Well, I cannot call the liquid diet fun. I do enjoy the feeling of being a bit more in control of my eating. It's hard to call that "fun." But it is a sense of accomplishment. I will definitely enjoy being able to eat solid food again. I like the idea of eating solid food again only after surgery.

I wish you great success with your weight loss journey!

[vanessabalderas 10]

Thank you for this post. You have no idea how much it helped me!

[sastexan4u@yahoo.com 43]

Thank you for your post great advice I am going to start my pre op in about a week.

[teetani 25]

Thanks for the advice