Liquid Diet

OK, Have another question. I have my surgery on the 16th. So I started my liquid diet this week. Well been kind of struggling with it, as I think the slim fast smells like baby formula. Not to mention the options of vanilla and chocolate.

So, was wondering if you could all give me some feedback, maybe some additional ideas than what I am going to list on here. But here is what I have found to give more variety and still be within the realm of the diet from what I can gather. So please correct me if you think I am wrong.

I always throw my slim fast in the blender with ice, makes it more like a milk shake and adds nothing. That is good with the chocolate. But the vanilla is what kills me, I usually like vanilla too. Anyway, they said we could have any SF 0 cal drink we wanted. So I throw some ice, slim fast and some crystal light into my vanilla shake in the blender. Strawberry is very good, better then the slim fast strawberry. Cherry pomengranate is delicious, and the orange makes it taste like an orange dreamsicle.

My dilema is, with surgery being about a week away. I dont want to screw anything up. Has anyone else tried this insanity with the mixing?

 sounds like a great idea, you do say on here but who is your doctor? some are real sticklers others arent if you have any questions you can always call the number they gave you to call them at...
or if you tell us who your doctosr is someone on here can probably tell you if that is ok.....

Who is your doctor and where are you having surgery? I can't see any reason why you could not mix it with crystal light or any no cal beverage.Atkins and seveal other brands are usually ok to try. The commisary has one with 35 grams of protein.

Sorry, still trying to figure out this whole site. I am going to Dr. Hornbostel. I did call Margie and asked if I really could only drink Slim Fast and the no cal drinks. She said I could have the broth and jello and whatever is listed on week 1 after surgery. So that has made it a bit better. only 6 days left there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Did anyone else just crave meat during this phase. I could do without anything else. I just really want some sort of meat. Steak sounds so good.

I am also on my 2 week pre-surgery liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for March 17th at the UMC. I am having a difficult time with the liquids. I drink 5 shakes a day (I love the Adkins Advantage Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and Vanilla), have broth for dinner and jello whenever, and then of course water. I find myself hungry most of the time. My stomach is constantly growling. I am just trying to get through the days until surgery. I never imagined I would miss chewing this much. Only 8 more sleeps until surgery!

Hi Jody
congrats on your surgery date. Can you have sugar free popsicles? if so they really me get through the no chewing and wanting something to crunch,Ice worked pretty well slso.Good luck.
Love and Hugs Deb

I haven't tried popsicles. I know I can have them but I haven't tried them. I have however fell in love with ice. I go to Sonic every morning and get a large ice tea with lots of ice. I miss food so much. I have been doing everything to keep myself busy. My house is totally cleaned and organized!

Jody, so funny you use the term sleeps, I had a friend in Iowa who would always use that term. I had never heard it before her. It was nice to hear it again.

The jello seems to be helping, not much chewing but at least something. I tried a protein drink today. Wasnt all that bad. went to check out GNC looking for the liquid Calcium Citrate, they dont have it, the pharmacy didnt think anyone made it, but did say I could crush my caplets up. So That is what I will be doing. I have found everything else as a chewable form or can crush them. Even my thyroid medication, not that it was big to begin with.

This is exciting, I have people who have been through it to ask question to and use their experience. And 2 people I have come across now who are on the same track and same time line as I am. I am so glad I joined this group!!!