Liquid Diet

Tomorrow will be the start of my pre-op liquid diet.  I'm not really supposed to be starting until Tuesday but I figure this way I can start off the week "right" and will definitely be ready for when my surgery date comes around.   But, believe it or not, I'm feeling a little overwhelemed by all the choices out there.  I know I can do Slim-Fast, Ensure, Boost and Carnation Instant Breakfast.  But can I also drink Atkins Advantage? Or Equate, the generic version of Ensure and Smil-Fast?  Any ideas on the best ones to drink and maybe which ones taste better than others? Any help would be great! Thanks!

Hello Irma! My suggestions would be Carnation Instant breakfast.  I liked to freeze the slimfast and have that as a treat....YUMMIE!     After the first few days you may need to get creative and try something like Matrix (you can order that online) That is higher in Protein and tastes good when you add a tablespoon of sf jello cheesecake.  You can add ice and blend it.      I would stick with chocolate all the way around with any of the mixes.   Have fun!   

Hi...my surgeon recomended Boost High Protein Drink. I liked it and it has plenty of protein, vitamins and minerals. I liked the chocolate the best. Hugs, connie d

High protein chocolate boost here too, more protein, and tastes better, makes you feel full longer. Good luck!   You will do great!

I really enjoy the Carnation Instant Breakfast warmed up like Hot Chocolate.  Wishing you all the best on your Liquid Diet!! Its almost your time to join the loser's bench..

Thank you all for the recommendations!!  i truly appreciate the help.  I'm definitely going to be trying the boost and carnation instant breakast. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to stick with it.

I also start my liquid diet tomorrow even though I've been experimenting with shakes for a couple weeks now.  My favorite is EAS Dark Chocolate and Atkins Chocolate anything - both can be bought at Cub or Target.  Good luck!

Good luck to you as well!!  When is your surgery? So using the Atkins shakes are ok?  They seem to be comparable to Slim-Fast but when I called the dietician's office they weren't sure of it. Thanks for the help!