Anybody have to go on a liquid diet before surgery?

Well I am worried.  I dont have pre-op untill Nov. 11th for sugery on the 18th.  No one has said that I remember; anything about a liquid diet prior.  Im going to call tomorrow because Lord knows I will freak if this gets pushed back.  Sounds hard.  How do the protein shakes taste.  I worry about that as well.  I tried the Slim Fast a long time ago and got so sick.  YUCK!  OK breathe...  Im having a very anxious night tonight.
Heather

It's ok Heather, deep breaths LOL.

Not everyone has to go on one. My doctor didn't say I had to either so don't freak out. I just thought it might be a good idea to help me lose a  bit of weight.

Shakes are all different. I suggest you start trying some now so you'll have what you like come surgery time. I found buying samples when possible is a good idea so you can taste different flavours and brands.

Hope you feel better.

LOL... Thanks Darlene.  I'm sure we will have alot of those moments.  Kind of like labor.  Everyone lets Breathe....  We need to add a Lamaze section.  HEHEHE!  

Good idea though I am going to try some new stuff and try to like it.
Heather

I am on the liquid diet now (day 5).   Its not fun but not awful either. I am using the worldwide pure protein shakes.  35g of protein.  As long as they are well chilled I think they taste pretty decent.  My doctor also let us drink a little cream soup, yogurt, SF Popsicles, SF pudding.  Although those things a limited they do provide some variety which I think helps in success.  The first day was really hard as I had a bad headache. Now there are no more headaches, I get hungry some but it isn't unbearable.  I just stay focused on wanting this to be done laproscopically. My surgery is on Nov 6th.  Good luck to you!
Teri