PRE-OP H20 & PROTIEN DRINKS? HOW MUCH?

HI, I am pre-op, just TRYING to drink lots of water, 64oz a day, and trying different protien drinks. I drink one a day. its hard preop, with a normal tummy, how in the world do you post-ops get BOTH down? every day??????? I have been drinking Carb Solutions, 21grm of protien no sugar , 8oz of cold h20 and 2 scoops of powder, shake it to death, then I drink it....Chocolate is better then the Vanilla, but, they are sooo thick...How long does it take to drink an 8oz drink? and all tha****er, seems like you would be drinking all day, how do you have time/room to eat any food??? any suggestions? Just trying to prepare myself its getting closer..............Thanks... Julie

Julie, I tried several different brands of protein until I settled with Isopure. I found that thick drinks were not for me, although I know some people perfer them. Isopure is much thinner and works better for me. I'm thirsty all day, so I have no problem with the water. Both take about 30 mins to finish. But I don't have much appetite and can only eat a little food at a time. In fact, I eat on saucers instead of dinner plates. Terry

Hi Julie~ It took a long time before I could tolerate a protein drink. None of the ones I liked pre-op tasted anywhere near good enough to consume after I'd had my surgery. The further out you get, the more you'll be able to tolerate food (hopefully) and the less protein shakes you'll need to consume. I try to carry around a water bottle with me everywhere I go to get mine in. I find now that I can drink more at a time (not necessarily guzzle water per se) than I could in the beginning, too. Best wishes to you! Cathy