Another Pre-Op Question

My surgeon wants me to lose as much weight as possible before surgery. He ordered a protein drink (Impact Recovery) and just SF liquids, broth, water, tea.... you know the drill. The problem we ran into is that Impact Recovery is milk based and I am very allergic to milk and dairy products. So then he said to just find a soy or rice based protein shake. I have tried several and they all are so bad, I was gagging and ing from them. Nothing was staying down, even the broth and jello came up. So now I am worried about dehydration and nurishment. I will be calling his office on Tuesday(they are closed for the holiday Monday), but does anyone know of a reasonable tasting non dairy shake I can get for the next 7 days? Lauren A BIG loser in just 10 days 335/332/??? RNY 1/6/04

Lauren look for a unflavored protien shake. I know walmart carries lots of protien options. You can mix it in with something. My surgeon makes us go on clear fluids 7 days prior to surgery, not so much to lose weight but to get your liver down in size so its not in the way during surgery. If its in the way he will open you up and forget doing Lap surgery. GOod luck!!!