for those on a liquid diet before the surgery...

How many packages of Jello do you use a day? I made 4 packages and it doesn't seem like a lot....since that is all I am eating....well and broth ..which I haven't tackled. it's sitting in my pantry...I am just not a broth with nothing kinda gal...LOL So please share your experience Gina

Hi Gina - I used the individual prepared jello cups( could not be bothered to make it - it always comes out too soupy for me) - I would have only 1-2 a day, but I did alot of the broth. it tasted like chicken soup minus the chunks and the noodles. The broth really helped me. I know the liquid diet really stinks -but it is so worth it. After surgery you don't miss food as much as you thought you would - since you haven't had it in awhile. The tiny amount of food you get after surgery feels like heaven and a thanksgiving feast.( at least for me it does) Keep up the good work on the liquid diet - it is really worth it.

I usually eat 2-3 a day of the little cups. I'm not limited to how many, but they just don't satisfy me as much as broth and SF popsicles.

I "get" to start the clear liquid diet tomorrow for the surgery on Monday 1/22. How did you all do it? Did you try to keep busy? How long before surgery did you have to start with liquids? Devo

I didn't really know that jellow was okay. Glad to hear that. The SF Popsicles are great, but it's so cold right now and I don't do well in cold weather. I started my liquid diet 4 days ago. I think since I have really been prepared mentally for this surgery, the diet has been going okay. I really haven't had any serious cravings. But, I have been keeping liquids around, tea, water, propel, etc. The protein shakes are okay. I am not super crazy about them, but I think if I make them just right, they taste pretty good. I bought the Isopure Cookies and Cream and the Creamy Vanilla from GNC. It says to make with water, but I prefer lactaid free/fat free milk. I am just hoping after the surgery the cravings will be somewhat contained. MY doctor's pre-op liquid diet says blended soups, so I have been blending up soups in a blender to a liquid form, heating them and eating them. I have also had Broccoli Cheese, Potato Soup from Home Made Gourmet, but left out the cheese. I have also found the Soup at Hand sippable Cambell's soups and the Cambell's Gold Select (which is in a box like Beef Broth), but the soups are in liquid form, all are pretty good. Good luck everyone!