Protein can be hard... my sugery is on the 5th too - and i've been doing the shakes as well.  Some websites offer sample packs so you can try the products before investing a lot of money... I've found several that are a lot better than others.  www.unjury.com has a chicken soup protein that is actually REALLY good - so it makes it easier to tolerate at lunch and dinner - who could ever have chocolate for dinner?

I also like Nectar - they have really good flavor.  I bought a couple small bags from GNC - and they are better than most.  It seems like the more you pay for something, the better it tastes - I started out with the Walmart brand and got really sick of it quickly - but then i branched out and found that the shakes weren't that bad.

Also - if you mix yogurt with it, it will add some good stuff for you, and taste.

I hope this helps!

Congrats on your surgery date.

I am the same date, YEAH!
I start my pre-op diet on May 7th. I am doing 4 meal replacement shakes, 1 fruit, a small salad with fat free dressing and a 300 cal or less frozen dinner.I think I will be able to manage that.

Good Luck.

Tammy B

Welcome and congratulations on your surgery date.  Actually we have the same surgery date.  I'm excited also.

I got bad news today. My surgery date was pushed back to May 12 from May 7. This is so frustrating to have everything in place and have to reorganize it.