pre-op liquid diet

[pinky12202 0]

Hi guys,

i was just wondering if i absolutely have to have Protein Shakes for my pre-op liquid diet, or is slim-fast okay too? I've heard bad things about Protein shakes and i kinda like slim-fast.

[Kat817 19]

Wow!! What kind of bad things? The biggest difference in the 2 is the amount of Protein and the amount of fat and calories. Slimfast was off limits to me during pre-op due to the fat content I believe. Ask your Dr. You are paying them good money---they ought to be able to answer a few questions!!!

You might look into some unflavored Protein Powder to mix with your Slimfast if you need to bump the protein.

I would imagine it too will end up where most of our Protein Shakes did---blech!!! Tiring, when that seems it is all you get!!! But these pre -op and post-op diets will soon be behind you, and life will be easier!!!

Good Luck, hope you find out some answers!!!

Kat

[AngelaT 2]

Hi guys,

i was just wondering if i absolutely have to have Protein shakes for my pre-op liquid diet, or is slim-fast okay too? I've heard bad things about Protein Shakes and i kinda like slim-fast.

Slim Fast is poor quality and does not have enough Protein. If you want someting simple to carry there are several good brands of protein shakes in a can or similar...look for low carb, high protein and lots of Vitamins and minerals.

[beachgirl 2]

Try the Isopure, can you have that. Someone, naturally I've done forgot who, Beth or Steph I believe told me about it and it's great. It's like a liquid Jello that you drink and it's full of Protein. You can get it at G.N.C. May be worth looking into. Good luck.

[slowkat 0]

What about the medifast Protein Shakes?

[pinky12202 0]

Thanks guys. I checked the label on Slim-Fast, you're right, it doesn't have a lot of Protein. I'll try to find something better. I still have about 3 weeks before i start the pre-op diet, but i figure it doesn't hurt to try and find something in advance.

[FullofGRACE 0]

My doctor ordered Medifast...worked great

[slowkat 0]

For letting me know about the Medifast.