Optifast vs. other presurgery
Hi! I am pre-op and will begin the pre-surgery liquid diet in a few weeks. My dietician said if cost is a factor I didn't have to buy their Optifast. I could use Carnation Instant Breakfast and protein shakes. Has anyone done this? I know she said it's not as effective as Optifast but does work. Thoughts? Suggestions? Any input helps! Thanks!
Since Carnation Instant Breakfast is high in sugar and low in protein, I don't think it's a good alternative. but any good protein shake should be fine, I would think.
Kelly
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I just recently had surgery on 7/15/2014 and I completed the pre op liquid diet 2 weeks prior. Now my MD and nutritionist gave me guidelines but did not make any specific product mandatory. I used the Carnation Instant breakfast and the Boost high protein shakes ( Both recommended by my nutritionist) and everything worked out fine. I lost 14 lbs prior to surgery. I also had the sugar free popsicles and jello in addition to the shakes and CIB. The doctor said everything went wonderfully with my surgery and there were no problems. Hope this helps.
