Liquid Diet Question

[cathyh 33]

My Doctor does not require a liquid diet prior to Surgery, but Im thinking it might be a good thing for me, to help keep the weight down, and also keep the IBS at Bay prior to Surgery. Anybody have ideas or suggestions for a good liquid diet plan to use, that tastes good and satisfy you?

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

THEY'RE ALL EVIL!!!!!! Screamed at the top of my lungs on day 13 of my 14 day liquid diet. GAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

[Amanda R 56]

Walmart carries some fancy flavored whey protein...cookies n cream, chocolate peanut butter....

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Sorry, I was having a moment. As long as its low carb, low fat, high Protein you should be good. A lot of people on here have to do shakes to replace 2 meals, a healthy snack, plus a low fat meat with green veggies for dinner...I think that would be a LOT easier to handle than this strictly liquids nightmare. As far as shakes, taste is very different, my favorite so far are the Syntrax Nectars but even those are getting old. The powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup was tolerable but I wasn't a huge fan of the other Unjury shakes....please note I'm a picky eater and HATE the Protein after taste so take my advice with a grain of salt. Mmmmm salt.....

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

[lck24 4]

I had to do a 2 week "liver shrinking" diet prior to surgery. My surgeon explained that it reduces the amount of manipulation of the liver during surgery.

It was a 2protein shake and then meal with 4oz Protein and vegies

I like the chocolate ensure high Protein Shake the best. It also helped me to be mentally ready for the diet after the surgery....it wasn't an abrupt change.

I'm 2 1/2 weeks out...so far so good

[turtle lips 4]

I'm on day 5 of my pre-op liquid diet. My doctor has me drink 5 shakes a day from Bariatric Advantage (www.bariatricadvantage.com). He did give me 4 'meal tickets' during this 2 week time period though where I can replace one of the shakes with a sensible meal consisting of a lean Protein, a non-starchy veg, and a whole-grain starch. I've lost 6lbs so far, and it's getting me in the habit of only being able to drink my meals for the next month or so.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I'm on day 5 of my pre-op liquid diet. My doctor has me drink 5 shakes a day from Bariatric Advantage (www.bariatricadvantage.com). He did give me 4 'meal tickets' during this 2 week time period though where I can replace one of the shakes with a sensible meal consisting of a lean protein' date=' a non-starchy veg, and a whole-grain starch. I've lost 6lbs so far, and it's getting me in the habit of only being able to drink my meals for the next month or so.[/quote']

I LOVE the meal ticket idea!!!! Haven't eaten with friend or family in 2 weeks, that woulda been awesome!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I'm on day 5 of my pre-op liquid diet. My doctor has me drink 5 shakes a day from Bariatric Advantage (www.bariatricadvantage.com). He did give me 4 'meal tickets' during this 2 week time period though where I can replace one of the shakes with a sensible meal consisting of a lean protein' date=' a non-starchy veg, and a whole-grain starch. I've lost 6lbs so far, and it's getting me in the habit of only being able to drink my meals for the next month or so.[/quote']

Love the meal ticket idea!!! Haven't eaten with friends or family in 2 weeks...that woulda been a nice break.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

[turtle lips 4]

Love the meal ticket idea!!! Haven't eaten with friends or family in 2 weeks...that woulda been a nice break.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

It was nice because yesterday was my daughter's birthday and I was able to have dinner with her.

[cathyh 33]

All great advise, thank you all.

[cathyh 33]

The Meal Ticket idea is a great one. You all have given me great advise, Thank You all.