Liquid Diet and Encouragement

Today (6-26) Julie and I went to the hospital for pre-op's, and I just want to give courage to those who are on their liquid diets - it's pretty awesome to get on the scales and see that you are down 18 lbs - OMG - I couldn't believe it.  I have been on liquids since last Monday - including today totals 9 days and 18 lbs gone.  My diet has consisted of 3 or 4 carnation instant breakfast (low carb/sugar free) and drinking my water - and I try to have a cup of broth a day.   I fix my carnation by putting: 1-cup of skim lactaid milk in the blender 1-dropper of liquid b vitamin to the milk 1-splenda 1-scoop of whey protein powder 1-package of carnation powder (I blend for a couple of seconds) add 6-8 ice cubes and blend It makes it taste wonderful I have had some sugar free jello - and sugar free pudding Good luck to everyone!

Thank you, Sweetie!  That is just the sort of tip I am needing as I prepare for surgery. Suzanne

You must be so excited! I am, for you both! Please keep us posted on your progress. Prayers being sent your way. Mare

Good recipe!  I wish I'd had more options like that pre-op.  I had to do 4 Slim Fasts a day and nothing else bu****er.  In a way, these liquid diets are great because they force you to deal with some of your food issues before surgery.  In my mind, doing the Slim Fasts for a month prior to surgery made recovery easier mentally.  I'm glad I did it. Take care and Good luck! Ellen