For those on liquid diets now.

[brookecmyers 17]

I'm on my 2nd day of 14 days of: 4 or 5 sugar free carnation instant breakfasts a day. I can only have 8 oz of skim milk in one day so I divide that up between my shakes. (Not too tasty by the way) I can also have sugar free Jello and sugar free pop cycles. I had a horrific head ache yesterday. Usually the only thing that works for my head aches is Excedrin but since I'm having a bypass, I'm off all NSAID's FOREVER! So I'm taking Tylenol which I usually do not use but I guess it will have to be my go to medicine now! While I'm at work it's not too bad but on the weekend I think I'll really struggle. My surgery is October 22, 2014.

I'm on the exact same diet regimen. However, I'm only on day 1. My surgery date is Oct 28th. Hang in there with the headache! I hear it goes away around day 3 or 4. Good luck!

[brookecmyers 17]

@@brown eyed gal, Hey fellow Okie! Are you going through Dr. Kirk's program too? I'm slated for a November/ December surgery and was wondering where in the world you find the Carnation Instant Breakfast? ?? I've been to a handfull of stores in the Owasso area and can't find it anywhere!

I've had no problem finding it at Wal-Mart, but in Tulsa.

[zoepoodle 64]

I have several pages of Protein Drink recipes if anyone is interested. Message me.

[wildGoose 207]

I'm two weeks away from surgery, and still on the liquid diet. I am not on the instant Breakfast regimen, which you may find on Amazon, instead I am on either Premier Protein or skim milk drinks with 100% whey Protein. Either way, I find that using cinnamon really helps with the taste. Good luck.

[brown eyed gal 59]

Thank you wild goose, i just put cinnamon in my chocolate sugar free instant Breakfast, it did help! I have way more chocolate that variety (bought by mistake).

Brooke, yes my headaches have gone away. I'm on day 6!!

[Time4ChangeNY 20]

I am starting my 2 week liquid diet on 11/27. The thought of having so many sweet Protein drinks does not appeal to me. What else can I have that is not sweet? What about Soups?

[misstvb 248]

I am starting my 2 week liquid diet on 11/27. The thought of having so many sweet Protein Drinks does not appeal to me. What else can I have that is not sweet? What about Soups?

I was able to have broth which helped.

[amylynns 802]

I am starting my 2 week liquid diet on 11/27. The thought of having so many sweet Protein drinks does not appeal to me. What else can I have that is not sweet? What about Soups?

Someone on this site mentioned GENEPRO Protein. It's tasteless and totally dissolves. I put it in broth. I can also have v-8 veggie juice, so I mix that and the protein with broth and it's like Tomato Soup. The protein is 98 calories and 30grams of protein. Can't taste it at all!!

[misstvb 248]

Tomorrow should be my last liquid diet day. I have a post op visit with my Dr on Thursday and I'm hoping to graduate to phase two.

[Time4ChangeNY 20]

amylynns... Thanks so much for the V-8 juice suggestion. I happen to love V-8 juice! Do you buy the low sodium kind?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

@@brown eyed gal, Hey fellow Okie! Are you going through Dr. Kirk's program too? I'm slated for a November/ December surgery and was wondering where in the world you find the Carnation Instant Breakfast??? I've been to a handfull of stores in the Owasso area and can't find it anywhere!

You can get carnation instant breakfast through drugstore.com

[wildGoose 207]

v8 is good. i get the low sodium and add hot sauce.

[amylynns 802]

amylynns... Thanks so much for the V-8 juice suggestion. I happen to love V-8 juice! Do you buy the low sodium kind?

I didn't buy the low sodium kind. But I think either option would be fine.

[Algae 67]

@@Inner Surfer Girl Thanks lady! I don't know why but I don't utilize the internet as much as I should. Or rather I use it for stupid things like looking up the definition of "lode" versus "load" and helping me do fractions. I don't enjoy shopping so doing it online is probably a really good idea for me.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You can also get GNC products from drugstore.com.