Having a Hard Time

[megandearcos 0]

I started my pre op liquid diet yesterday. The first few shakes were ok but the last shake didn't agree and came back up. Then this morning I couldn't even get it down. I don't know if its the smell or texture or what it is. But now I'm not even hungry because I'm grossed out by it. Has anyone else had this problem? I can't have broth or Popsicles or Jello. I don't know what to do.

[Arts137 1,811]

Speak yo the program coordinator and try other 'protein shakes' or Meal Replacements. Some folks are bothered by one and yet do OK with another!

[2Big2Skate 328]

That's how the shakes help you lose weight! They make you hate food!

[bigsleeve56 266]

I think the pre-op diet is to make you so mad you do not care if you live through the surgery.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Why can't you have broth or Jello or popsicles?

In the meantime, have SOMETHING, even if it is just the juice from canned veggies (spinnach is good), or liquified carrots, you need something till you figure this out.

[megandearcos 0]

I'm not sure exactly why we can have broth or Jello. Our info binder doesn't we can't have it, it actually doesn't say anything about broth or jello. I'm just cave in have them tho.

[AmBeR09 60]

Mines 10 days, I'm allowed 4 Protein Shakes and as much broth, sf Popsicles, sf Jello, g2, and Water I want? I'm still hungry even having these things but keep telling myself only 7 more days!!

[newcocoame 54]

I think the pre-op diet is to make you so mad you do not care if you live through the surgery.

I needed a laugh tonite. I struggled badly today...preop day 1! I just wanted to chew something!!! Lmao

[megandearcos 0]

I thought the first day was going to be bad for sure it was today which is my second

[AmBeR09 60]

The broth has helped me a great deal!! Maybe it's the warmth or the chicken/ beef flavor, anything that helps works for me!

[megandearcos 0]

Is anyone getting headaches from not eating. I've had a headache for the last 2 days

[MHughey 7]

I started my pre op liquid diet yesterday. The first few shakes were ok but the last shake didn't agree and came back up. Then this morning I couldn't even get it down. I don't know if its the smell or texture or what it is. But now I'm not even hungry because I'm grossed out by it. Has anyone else had this problem? I can't have broth or Popsicles or Jello. I don't know what to do.

Hope u feel better i go in on the 27th

[Analyticangel 0]

As long as the popsicles and the Jello and puddings are sugar free you should be fine.

I found some brand shakes I like some are way too untolerable.

I have also gone to Vitamin Shoppe and they had single size so you could buy and try and not be stuck with a whole jug.

Mixing shakes in a blender with crushed ice makes them all taste better

During the clear and full liquid phase I tried Isopure in single bottle clear Protein in frost grape flavor and I did not mind it at all on ice

I am on full liquids now too but that is beacause I am six days post op

[megandearcos 0]

As long as the popsicles and the Jello and puddings are sugar free you should be fine.

I found some brand shakes I like some are way too untolerable.

I have also gone to Vitamin Shoppe and they had single size so you could buy and try and not be stuck with a whole jug.

Mixing shakes in a blender with crushed ice makes them all taste better

During the clear and full liquid phase I tried Isopure in single bottle clear Protein in frost grape flavor and I did not mind it at all on ice

I am on full liquids now too but that is beacause I am six days post op

Like instead of shakes have only Jello pudding and Popsicles? I'm also having low sodium broth which has been a life saver.

[BellaItaliana 57]

No, broth and Jello needs to be in addition to Protein Shakes. You need to get Protein from somewhere, or you won't be able to do the liquid diet. If you don't like the shakes you were given, tell your doctor and get some other ones... there are plenty out there that should qualify, and some taste better than others. Broth makes you feel better because of the sodium in it, but you still need that major protein in the shakes.