What kinda liquids???

What kind of liquids am I to drink my 2 weeks prior to surgery?  Clear or what.  I know they will tell me but I need to go ahead and get stocked up on everything I'm gonna need.  Thanks...

That normally depends on what your doctor has to say. Generally you will dring a high protien liquid to diet to ensure that your body has the protien it needs to help you heal when you have surgery. Many doctors order this because they want you on a lowfat, high-protien diet that will help shrink your liver. Increasing the chances that the surgery will be as successful as possible. I also know that many people I have met have told me NOT to stock up on protien drinks because most have had changes in their sense of taste. Barb

Ditto what Barbara said. I'd call your doc and see what he wants you to use.

I had surgery with DrMelkonian as well.. he required me to drink 6 CIB NSA shakes a day made with Skim/Lactaid/Light Soy Milk.  You are also allowed clear broths, SF jello, SF pudding, Light Yogurt, SF ice pops, SF Caffeine-Carbonation Free drinks (i.e. crystal light, tea)... 1/2 cup of juice or gatoraid a day.... thats all I can remember off hand. There really isnt much to "stock up on" except the CIBNSA because its not always easy to find.

I am on day 5 of mine and it is 3 slimfast low carb kind a day. I do not get in but two, as I am not fond of them I can have clear broth chicken or beef, SF popscicles, jello and crystal lite. That is it and it is HARD!!! I have 5 more days to go, I love the chicken broth well it is the best thing...........I at least feel like I am having something to eat oops I  mean drink I have dropped 5 lbs so tha is good! I am drinking about a gallon or two of lemonade Crystal lite so I am in the B/R a lot!! 5 more days yikes i can do it and so can you!!! Labugmom Lynn

Thank you so much Lynn.  You have been a great help, just as you all have.  Thats right you can do it 5 more days and so can I.  The closer it gets the more nervous I get.  But I am in GODS hands and I know he will guide me and protect me.  Keep in touch!!!!!  And good luck.

Dana