jd1988 10 Posted April 25, 2013 So I am on my two week pre op diet...and I have not cheated once and I'm on day 8...I have to drink 3 Protein Drinks a day along with cream of chicken sugar free pudding etc.... So the directions for the Protein Shake says 1 scoop per 8 ounces... And I just realized a scoop is only a half of a scoop... I was wondering if anyone else has done that and what they think my surgery is April 30th and I have been through hell for a year with this and would be really sad if they wouldn't do surgery because of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martybella 3 Posted April 25, 2013 Your fine.. its all about shrinking the liver. I had my surgery Jan. 31st I did cheat a few times on pre-op very difficult. Congratulations on making it to day 8.. keep up the good work. It will all be so worth it. 2 jd1988 and rebecca_dsu reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted April 25, 2013 Ok, cream of chicken sugar free pudding, sounds gross! The scoop issue probably isn't going to be an issue. 1 jd1988 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd1988 10 Posted April 25, 2013 Ok thanks!!! That makes me feel better!! Because if that was to mess me up I would rather have something good!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsreyes 24 Posted April 25, 2013 lol I thought the same thing about the cream of chicken pudding . I'm sure everything will be fine. 2 jd1988 and Ms.AntiBand reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanbat 5,889 Posted April 25, 2013 So I am on my two week pre op diet...and I have not cheated once and I'm on day 8...I have to drink 3 Protein drinks a day along with cream of chicken sugar free pudding etc.... So the directions for the Protein shake says 1 scoop per 8 ounces... And I just realized a scoop is only a half of a scoop... I was wondering if anyone else has done that and what they think my surgery is April 30th and I have been through hell for a year with this and would be really sad if they wouldn't do surgery because of this. I like that you are concerned about following instruction to the letter. That is a good sign, you have a good attitude. You will be fine and if you keep up the same diligence you will succeed. 2 Kristina J. and Brenda0928 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonRodolfo 1,416 Posted April 25, 2013 So the directions for the Protein shake says 1 scoop per 8 ounces... And I just realized a scoop is only a half of a scoop... Wait - what? For which Protein Shake is a scoop only a half a scoop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd1988 10 Posted April 26, 2013 For the Unjury protein... The instructions said use 1 scoop for 8 ounces of milk... I just thought that was an awful big scoop so I looked at the facts and it said 1 scoop was 27 grams which is only 1 ounce of powder which would only be half of a scoop... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd1988 10 Posted April 26, 2013 Thank you gmanbat!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd1988 10 Posted April 26, 2013 Mrsreyes... I was wondering if I was the only one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted April 26, 2013 For the unjury Protein... The instructions said use 1 scoop for 8 ounces of milk... I just thought that was an awful big scoop so I looked at the facts and it said 1 scoop was 27 grams which is only 1 ounce of powder which would only be half of a scoop... 1 scoop is 1 scoop if you are using the scoop that comes in container. I have a feeling you are mixing an oz of weight & an oz of volume. They are not interchangeable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd1988 10 Posted April 26, 2013 So you are saying the scoop in the container that it came with i fill it all the way I'm not sure what I did it just seemed like a lot.. I took a measuring cup and measured it in it was 3 ounces Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted April 26, 2013 So you are saying the scoop in the container that it came with i fill it all the way I'm not sure what I did it just seemed like a lot.. I took a measuring cup and measured it in it was 3 ounces Yes, the scoop that was in the container is the proper measurement. A measuring cup measures volume, the Protein powder is measured by weight. If weighed 1full scoop on a scale you would get 27grams. Keep in mind you'll need to subtract the weight of the scoop itself (I'm guessing the scoop is about 7-10g). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd1988 10 Posted April 26, 2013 Aww thank you!!! I'm glad I posted on here!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitney 5 Posted April 26, 2013 My surgeon doesn't even make u do the preop diet. Like others said to shrink the liver but its so the tools used in surgery can move it out of the way to get to ur stomach. If too heavy/fatty u might have to be opened up, larger incision & recovery time. This rarely happens with my surgeon and the cases it did were the grossly obese >500 lbs. I think ur good & def attentive to detail which will be of great importance after!!!!! Gluck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites