Started my liquid diet today

Well my surgery is in 15 days so I started my liquid diet today. The protein mix is disgusting. I wish there was a way I could just eat a couple of protein bars a day. I know this is going to be a terrible 2 weeks. I've even tried adding fat free sugar free pudding mix which helps but I have to force it down.

I hope it gets better. What are you taking? slimfast? Optifast? It will all be worth it in the end try and stay positive. You can get through this! Laura

I am drinking whey protein and mixing it in my blender. They recommend high protein slimfast or low carb carnation instant breakfast.

Here's a tip make sure it's ICE COLD I mix 2 scoops of powder with 8 oz water then 8 ice cubes but it all in the blender and it's more like a shake then.   Have you tried different mixes?? It took me a while to finally find one that I liked. A good ready made is EAS Carbcontrol it's in a silver box/can they are about $5-6 per 4 pack. WalMart and Krogers sells them. AGAIN make sure they are COLD. That is the big tric**** COLD. Good Luck,  Robin

I thought almost all of the liquid proteins I tried were disgusting - too thick, too grainy, etc.  Found out I could really only handle the No Sugar Carnation Instant Breakfast mixed w/ non-fat milk.  It was a reasonble texture and viscosity (no too thick), and I liked the chocolate flavor.  Didn't care for vanilla or strawberry, so it was just chocolate for me.   You will survive the 15 day liquid diet and it will make it easier for Dr. Schauer to be able to do your surgery.  Just keep reminding yourself that it's only 15 days, it's only 15 days, it's only 15 days - you can do this!   By the way, Dr. Schauer was my surgeon and I was very pleased with him.  Good luck on your continuing journey! Kellie Lap RNY 10/25/2005 396/210/165?

Hey Andrea!!! How ya doing?  I can't offer any advice cause I havent reached that level yet. But, I know you can do it!!!  Just think of the rewards it offers. (if only I could tell myself this, huh?) Seriously, you can do it. I have faith in ya. Take care!!

I start my liquid diet Monday, I was told to add surgar free jello powder to the mix. I am doing the OPTI  liquid diet.  Very good with Stewerts Surgar Free Orange and root beer Goodluck Valarie

there is a low carb slimfast it is woderful 20gr protein,   I can't do the whey protein makes mr sick. This slimfast u can use after surgery to.

Linda