My nut says it is perfectly fine post op to use the powdered non-flavored protien and add it to the clear liquids you will be eating instead of shakes.  He even gave me a recipe to make high protien Jello shots!  You can add the powder to chicken and beef broth, Crystal Light, etc.  

My date for RNY is June 16 and I'm on a 4 week pre-op diet of 70+ grams of protien a day and limiting carbs to 30 grams a day to shrink the liver.  I don't understand why some people have to do weeks of liquid diets before surgery.  The only day I have to go liquid is the day before surgery.

My date is 6/10/11

I am so excited! I am not required to do a pre-op diet but I am going to do it anyway.

 Hello everyone...my surgery date is June 27...I am looking forward to my new journey and having a spot on the losers bench... I wish everyone a safe surgery and a speedy recovery...I'm also looking forward to sharing my progress with everyone and rejoicing together along the way with our victories...xoxoxo

Hi! This is my first post to this site. My surgery date is June 7th. It's coming up fast!! I'm on a 1200 calorie diet, really working to take tiny bites, chew each bite until it's the consistency of applesauce, and take 30 minutes for my meal. The 30 minute part is easy with all that chewing!!! It's been a real eye opener. I didn't realize how quickly I ate--just gave a few chomps and swallowed. Pretty amazing!

My surgery date is June 14th also.  I have to start my liquid diet on May 21st.   Two weeks of it.   I know I am gonna have a couple boxes of sugar free popsicles.