Surgery 2/25/2018 ! 14-day pre-op diet

[Dignity 26]

On day four of 14 day pre-op liquid diet....stomach is really upside down, rumbling about everything! Not feeling weak yet. Eating high Protein liquids, mostly. I think this is gonna get old fast. I bought sugar free Jello and sf pudding, which will switch it up a bit.....tomato Soup is my favorite so far....really want to add something solid to the soup....

[Sofficial 162]

At least you can have Tomato Soup. All I can have is Protein drinks, Clear Liquids, Jello, and sugar free popsicles.

It will be over before you know it.

[BlondeBanshee 91]

SweetSophia, why can't you do Tomato Soup? I know your having trouble with the shakes, what brands have you tried? I really like EAS chocolate, the low carb one.

[Sofficial 162]

SweetSophia, why can't you do Tomato Soup? I know your having trouble with the shakes, what brands have you tried? I really like EAS chocolate, the low carb one.

I don't know why I can't have Tomato Soup. The dietitian gave me a list of approved food and drinks and it just said clear broth.< /p>

And I tried Muscle Milk and I can tolerate that. And I'm gonna look for EAS.

[Sarahjane79 397]

I can't have Tomato Soup because I can't find one that's low enough in sugar. Which sucks cause I could kill for some right now. Haha.

[Sarahjane79 397]

Also, I really like GNC's extreme 60 whey Protein. I've only had the chocolate, but it was really good.

[Aunt GG 43]

At least you can have Tomato Soup. All I can have is Protein drinks, Clear Liquids, Jello, and sugar free popsicles.

It will be over before you know it.

Same here SweetSophia! And I absolutely can't STAND broth! Just the smell of it makes me gag. So I'm stuck with Protein shakes (3 a day), Jello and popsicles. Blecchhh!!!

[alexisny 45]

Same here SweetSophia! And I absolutely can't STAND broth! Just the smell of it makes me gag. So I'm stuck with Protein Shakes (3 a day), Jello and popsicles. Blecchhh!!!

Which Protein shakes do you use? I am looking to start with one.

[CubsWinCubsWin 108]

I just finished day 3 on Bariatric Advantage shakes and I am over them. My tongue feels really gross even after brushing my teeth but I am assume that is the toxins leaving my tongue or my taste buds begging for something savory. My surgery is on the 28th.

[Sarahjane79 397]

It doesn't matter how much I brush my tongue, it still feels gross. Hah

[alexisny 45]

I just finished day 3 on Bariatric Advantage shakes and I am over them. My tongue feels really gross even after brushing my teeth but I am assume that is the toxins leaving my tongue or my taste buds begging for something savory. My surgery is on the 28th.

Good to know because that was one of the options from my nut. I hear that the Premier Protein shakes are good so I may try those.

[btlombardo68 15]

My surgery is 3/5/14 and there is no pre-op liquid diet. Isn't that strange. This is a top rated program bc I called BCBS and asked. Good Luck

[SandeeD 363]

Hello Dignity, hang in there girl! You and I are on the exact same schedule, my surgery is also on 2/25 @ 11am (to be exact! lol) I'm 8 days in now on the pre-op diet. The first 3-4 days I thought I was going to eat my arm off. Now, I'm not even hungry really, just weak and a constant headache, but I'm chugging along. I had my pre-admissions testing yesterday, so now I'm just counting down the days, prepping my home for my recovery, and packing my bag. I have to do 3 shakes plus one meal a day. The meal is 4 oz Protein, 1 cup veggies, 1/2 cup whole grain (rice or pasta). During the day I drink, drink, drink as much as I can and trying different Protein drinks to see what I like (Isopure tastes like butt crack - in my opinion). My beverages include Water, lots of Crystal Light, herbal tea, and chicken broth. With the chicken broth I add some Mrs. Dash, black pepper, garlic and a teaspoon of powered skim milk and voila! you have cream of chicken Soup (well...sort of:). Do what you need to do (within your limits) to get the fluids in and stick to your diet. With regards to Protein, I did something different this morning. I have some frozen fruit in the freezer for smoothies, so I took 1/2 of a small frozen banana and put it in my blender with 1 cup of Water, 1 scoop of vanilla Protein powder, 2 teaspoons of powdered skim milk, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a splash of vanilla and 2 packets of splenda and it was ABSOLUTELY HEAVENLY! I thought I was drinking a banana milk shake. I know, I know banana is not on the pre-op diet, but I don't think a little old banana is going to kill it either. Like I said, I'm doing what I need to do to keep from eating a pizza or something else crazy. Best wishes on your surgery next week. Yay for us!!!!

On day four of 14 day pre-op liquid diet....stomach is really upside down, rumbling about everything! Not feeling weak yet. Eating high protein liquids, mostly. I think this is gonna get old fast. I bought sugar free Jello and sf pudding, which will switch it up a bit.....tomato Soup is my favorite so far....really want to add something solid to the soup....

[doreens 6]

I will be starting the liquid diet on Feb. 27th. My surgery date is March 6th. So, looking forward to a healthier life style. Good Luck to everyone.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Premier Protein shakes have been our favorite. Also I like the convenience of grab one and go off for the day. We went through two bags of Bariatric Advantage Protein Powder, and thank God my husband tolerates them because I cannot. I plan to continue to use the EAS Protein powder (from Walmart) once the weather warms because when blended with ice it is very good.