:-s Starting Liquid diet what did u eat? drink?

Truthfully i am so scared i am going to screw up the liquid diet please if any one has suggestions helpful tips etc.. please reply.

I would check with your doctor. I don't have to be on a purely liquid diet before surgery but this is what I have been drinking to get into that behavior: Atkins Shakes Designer Whey Fruit Smoothies (they taste okay) Crystal Light Sunrise and Fuzzy Navel Nectar (yummy) Chicken Soup Split Pea Soup Propel Fruit2o Crystal Light But I would check with your Doctor for a suggested list. Good luck Diana 3/3/05

Elizabeth, your doctor should have a complete list of to drink/eat. just follow it and all will be well Teri Lynn in Long Beach CA

My Dr. starts us on Optifast 4 week pre surgry with one meal a day. I enjoy the shakes when they are very cold or blended with some ice for texture. I have also found if I'm busy I don't miss eating a meal. I'm on my 3rd week of optifast and have lost 11 pounds pre surgery so far. YIPPEE... Next week my goal is to not have any meals and just my shakes. Positive attitude helps so avoid people with bad attatudes. This is only tempory. It will go by really fast. Kinda like Christmas... we spend months getting ready and when Christmas Eve comes we wonder where the time has gone and it's all over. Keep your attitude positive LadyBug's Mommy Rachel

I am drinking the protein powder and tasting pureed food in small doses so It will not be new or a shock to me. -Keeping in mind that I still can eat regular portions and will not be able to after surgery. I am also drinking lots of water now. I am studing my post op diet information and trying to "mentally prepare" myself for the liquid diet. Maybe the nutrition is going to be like taking medication for awhile. Its not pleasant but neccessary. I guess we will soon know what it is like. Good Luck!