Pre-op liquid diet...is this right?

[tiffanymarie6997 115]

I just started my liquid diet today and I already feel like I'm doing it wrong ???? My Meal Replacement powder says one serving is 8 ounces of Water and 2 scoops of powder. Well, for some reason the 8 ounce mark on the shaker/mixer/tumbler thingy doesn't look like much at all. Doesn't seem like 8 ounces. I'm only allowed 5 shakes a day...which equals out to 800 calories. Do anyone else's servings seem real little? Obviously I know I'm not going to be drinking 5 huge shakes, I just am second guessing myself at every opportunity and need reassurance.

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[Rbayne83 9]

It may not seem like a lot now, but I just got sleeved on 04/01/16, and 8oz is down right daunting. It is taking me over an hour to consume an 8 oz shake.

I prepped myself for months in regards to portion sizes, etc., and trust me, it will help you in the long run.

They want to ensure that your stomach is not bloated for the surgery, in order to minimize complications as well.

It's tough, but hang in there!

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[eclecticwingtips 130]

You can add more Water to the shakes if you want but it will make the flavour less.

The calorie intake seems about right. Im at 900 calories on my pre op diet and my diet is for 5 weeks

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[kmorri 1,689]

Yes 8oz is just one cup.......but you can also put it in a blender with ice cubes and it will thicken up and look like more.