After surgery, I can have both of those. I think for my liquid diet I can, too, but I can only have one protein drink per day. After surgery, our rule of thumb is if it has more than 15 g of carbs in it, don't drink it. Last night at our support group meeting, there was a lady there who was drinking Life Water. A lot of post ops that I know try to stick to zero carb drinks. Only 11 days and some hours left!!!!

Hello, I had my RNY 2-9-06 and my best friend is having hers this coming Oct. 16. everybody feels nervous just before surgery. The truth is it is easier than childbirth. You have a 14 year old son. I know you must have been nervous before you had him. WLS is like having a beautiful new life that is also waiting to come out. Once you've had the surgery, like your child, you will wonder how you ever existed with out it. You are going to do great! You will end up a smaller size, healthier, and trust me, a year from now you will eat like a normal healthy person with a thinner body, and a higher quality of life! Congratualtions! Rebecca in Atlanta

I started my liquid protein diet Monday, October 1st. I have to do this for 2 weeks prior to surgery. My surgeon put me on Optifast-5 protein supplement meals and 2 supplement bars. I am also to drink 8-10 8 oz. cups of liquids per day whi*****lude caffeine free/sugar free diet soda, flavored waters, fat free broth, SF jello or SF popsicles. Not to consume more that 300 mg of caffeine per day and no more than 35 additional calories in the broth or jello per day. I would assume based on BMI and your surgeon, there would be differences. Blessings to all, Terri

Congrats on your date! I'm schedule for the 25th and I am nervous as hell but I am ready for the change.

A friend of mine who needs bariatric surgery has been denied by CoreSource. Has anyone had any experience with the company? I already looked at the insurance section of this site. Thanks.........