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So I met with the surgeon and found out I have to do a 3 week liquid diet for my preop, 4-5 Protein Shakes a day. I don't know how I'm gonna do it! Does anyone:

1. Have survival tips to pass on.

2. Have recommendations on what kind of drinks to get. I heard good things about premiere Protein from costco. Price is a factor, Bariatric Advantage seemed a little too expensive for me.

3. The surgeon told me his ideal is to get me down by 20 pounds but when I talked to the physicians assistant she said they wouldn't cancel my surgery if I didn't lose the full 20, only if I gained.

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When is your surgery? My doc wanted me to loose weight too but my Nut had me doing 2 Protein Shakes 1 meal lean Protein and veggies and 2 Snacks like string cheese and Greek yogurt with and apple ... & I'm down 35 lbs since I started ... But 2 weeks prior to surgery I have to go on only liquids to shrink my liver ... But I'm still waiting on my approval from the insurance then I can have my surgery date !!! I'm doing injury they are pretty tasty and not expensive I hope I like them after surgery :)

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4-5 shakes a day? Um ok.... well you can make 6 mini meals with shakes.

800- 4-6 oz shake

1000- 4-6 oz shake

1200- 4-6oz shake

200- 4-6 oz shake

400- 4-6 oz shake

600- dinner

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My pre op diet was more like Kitkats. Also the premier protien from costco is cheap and you can get it in powder and ready to drink. Personally, it was too sweet for me and I could not drink it down. I would suggest buying samples before you commit to a huge package. Get a variety of shakes so you don't get tired of the flavors.

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My pre op diet was more like Kitkats. Also the premier protien from costco is cheap and you can get it in powder and ready to drink. Personally' date=' it was too sweet for me and I could not drink it down. I would suggest buying samples before you commit to a huge package. Get a variety of shakes so you don't get tired of the flavors.[/quote']

Yeah get samples & try different ones ... I like powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and pure Protein .... I got a bunch of samples and narrowed it down ... I just pray I still like them after surgery :)

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My pre op diet was more like Kitkats. Also the premier protien from costco is cheap and you can get it in powder and ready to drink. Personally, it was too sweet for me and I could not drink it down. I would suggest buying samples before you commit to a huge package. Get a variety of shakes so you don't get tired of the flavors.

OK - I need to read more carefully. At first I thought you were saying you ate Kit Kats for your pre-op diet. I was sooooo jealous. :rolleyes:

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When is your surgery? My doc wanted me to loose weight too but my Nut had me doing 2 Protein shakes 1 meal lean Protein and veggies and 2 Snacks like string cheese and Greek yogurt with and apple ... & I'm down 35 lbs since I started ... But 2 weeks prior to surgery I have to go on only liquids to shrink my liver ... But I'm still waiting on my approval from the insurance then I can have my surgery date !!! I'm doing injury they are pretty tasty and not expensive I hope I like them after surgery <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Wow I wish I had your plan! My surgery is June 19 so I will begin the diet May 29.

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4-5 shakes a day? Um ok.... well you can make 6 mini meals with shakes.

800- 4-6 oz shake

1000- 4-6 oz shake

1200- 4-6oz shake

200- 4-6 oz shake

400- 4-6 oz shake

600- dinner

I like that idea better. I think gonna have to sneak in solids here and there like an apple or lean deli turkey or string cheese.

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OK - I need to read more carefully. At first I thought you were saying you ate Kit Kats for your pre-op diet. I was sooooo jealous. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' />

I thought that too! Haha

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vitalady.com has sample sized Protein packets so you can try different brands. I found it a big help. Some are great and some are nasty.

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When is your surgery? My doc wanted me to loose weight too but my Nut had me doing 2 Protein shakes 1 meal lean Protein and veggies and 2 Snacks like string cheese and Greek yogurt with and apple ... & I'm down 35 lbs since I started ... But 2 weeks prior to surgery I have to go on only liquids to shrink my liver ... But I'm still waiting on my approval from the insurance then I can have my surgery date !!! I'm doing injury they are pretty tasty and not expensive I hope I like them after surgery <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

KitKat where do you buy powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury? I saw the website but anywhere else?

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Vitalady.com has sample sized Protein packets so you can try different brands. I found it a big help. Some are great and some are nasty.

Thanks!

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I got a sample pack and then just order it only ..pure Protein I got @ BJ and Shoprite

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OK - I need to read more carefully. At first I thought you were saying you ate Kit Kats for your pre-op diet. I was sooooo jealous. :rolleyes:

hahahaha, kitkats for my pre-op diet? Who wouldn't want to do the pre-op then. thanks for the laugh

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How many grams of protien should we be taking in a day while on this liquid diet?

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