So, I will be starting my 2 week liquid diet next Tues. My Dr is recommending Ideal fast shakes..they come in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry flavors. Since the shakes and veggies are the only things I can eat for 2 weeks, I would like to choose the most preferable flavors.

I am wondering if anyone has used the Ideal fast shakes before surgery, and which flavors they liked the best or recommend. I know everybody's tastes are different but any feedback and opinions may be helpful.

Thanks so much :-)

First of all - Congrats!  

I had a very positive experience at Lachine.  I found the doctors and nurses to be very polite and courteous - and while most were bilingual, even those who stuggled with english, made efforts.  The bed was comfy.  The care was good, although you do have to be mindful that you shouldn't eat or drink anything more than ice chips for the first 12-24 hours and then only clear liquids and really slowly (i brought a 1 oz. shot glass so I wouldn't over drink).  All in all, I was very pleased with my experience there.  

Best of luck!

Rachel

Once I received the call in July..things moved very fast.  I attended the course at the beginning of August, by mid August was having my pre-op tests..blood work and EKG and Gastroscopy due to experiencing acid reflux.

I don't know if everyone's experience was like mine. I hope for you it is :-)