Liquid Diets

[doc1857 0]

The liquid diet seems prety expensive, I know a case of Optifast is like 70.00 dollars a case. :eek: I know that most doctors want you on a liquid diet before & after surgery.

Are there cheaper products that work as well as Optifast, Or can I just create my own liquid diet with slim fast, & glucerna or boost ?

I have great insurance but they said they don't pay for the liquid diet. Can I have some advise.

Thanks

Doc

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Get direction from your doctor! That is the safest avenue. For example, I only used the shakes 1 week post op. Each doctor is different, each dietary requirement is different. Mine didn't use Optifast.< /p>

[MissBS 3]

Hi. I didn't use Optifast either. But you do need to get instructions from your doctor and follow them. I had to have a Protein Shake for Breakfast and lunch every day for my 3 week pre-op diet - dinner was fish, chicken, turkey, lean beef, and vegetables. I used the Atkins Advantage shakes. After surgery,.... a Protein shake for breakfast every day... forever. I like the chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. They are not real cheap, but I'm not spending any more on the shakes than I would on other breakfast groceries. Good luck to you!!!! Becky