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I did the Adkins option and the slimfast option below. I alsoagree with Don on both fronts. You tastes will change so don't over buy, AND never ever trust a fart. I learned the hard way at work. :-)
Below is the directions for my pre op two week diet. I lost almost 20 lbs on it.
Instructions for Liquid Diet Before Surgery
Once you are given your surgery date you will be asked to follow an 800 calorie full liquid diet for 2 weeks before your surgery. The reason for following this liquid diet is to initiate rapid weight loss which will result in a decrease in the size of your liver. This will make the surgery easier for your surgeon to perform and safer for you. You will also become more familiar with the full liquid diet you will be following once discharged from the hospital.
Below are 2 options that are recommended for the 800 calorie full liquid diet. If you would like to use other products discuss this with your dietitian, to ensure you are also meeting the recommended protein amount of 60 grams per day. You will also be able to include water, Crystal Light, decaf tea, sugar free gelatin or sugar free popsicles in addition to the 800 calories in full liquids.
4 ½ cans of "High Protein" Slim Fast daily
or
5 ½ packets of "No Sugar Added" Carnation Instant Breakfast Drink mixed with fat free or 1% milk daily
or
5 individual cartons of Atkins Advantage daily
or
4 ½ bottles of "Glucose Controlled" Boost daily
**If you have diabetes and are taking oral medications and/or insulin you will want to discuss this with your doctor that manages your diabetes. You may also choose to use products that are NOT "low carbohydrate" versions. Make sure to monitor your blood sugars more closely as this is a very drastic change in your diet. Call your doctor if you are experiencing high or low blood sugars
Howdy from E. TX! 
As to Optifast I personally did not use it. That being said as with ANY of the protein powders/drinks/bars what ever you like before surgery may taste like horse apples after surgery. So don't stockpile too much of it till you are post op and have experimented a little bit.
Only other advise for a newbie is in the signature line! 
Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!! 
Hey Guys,
Just got my optifast 900 this week. It got left out in the rain by the delivery boy! Now I have to wait for a new batch to come. I hear a lot of people don't like it much. There are a lot of recipes out there to make it better, but what would you guys recommend?
You're right. I've had them, but I have not been in my routine. I normally carry them with me, but these last couple weeks were problematic. I can get them back to an A for sure.
The big issue for the last month or so is getting in good sleep without sleep meds. It has worked pretty good. Got about 7 hours last night. I think what has helped is I stopped all caffeine by about noon. The 3 things with caffeine I have, also has sugar in them. They include my coffee in the morning, dark chocolate in the morning, and ice tea (hot black tea in the winter) at lunch. Also with the sugar I have stopped using it at about 2-4 pm. I've even cut down on my fruit in the evening. Mind you this is for sleep (major sleep issues). But because of this diet I am also losing weight. I do a fair amount of work and exercise throughout the day.
Highest about 300
Day of surgery 272
Lowest 187
Last week 200-201
Today (Monday) 197.5-198
Again not trying to diet...Well that's not quite true. I am looking more into the Seventh Day Adventist type of diet. I do not follow it in many ways. I still eat simple carbs, meat, turkey, very very small amounts of pork, cheese, sugar. But I am eating more vegetables, fruits, nuts, and beans. Again this is more for my sleep issues...But the side effect is a loss in weight. Brian
Hopefully this is done in love...Qajohn you are being called out. Yeah, I know when you are in crisis (family members dying) you are walking around in a fog. You grab whatever food you can (and it may not be the best)...You are concerned with the comfort of your loved ones and how to serve them. I get it, I've been there. But this is the second week in a row where your vitamins are an F. If you had the VSG it wouldn't be a real issue. But with the RNY you really need to stay on top of your vitamins. Put them in a baggie in your suitcase or in your car/truck. Keep them at work or in your pockets. Set your phone timers to remind you to take them. The key ones are calcium, B Complex, and B-12. Iron may be less important...But still, with the malabsorbtion, you need to try and get these in.
Hoping and praying for your comfort during your time of loss. Also praying for at least a C on those vitamins next week. Brian
High weight (June 2011): 328
Pre surgery weight (2/1/17): 283
M1: -32.5 M2: -11.9 M3: -16.4 M4: -12.6 M5: -14.6
Last wek: 195.0
This week: 193.8
I can't complain about a pound of loss after the way I ate last week and didn't exercise. Calorie average for the week was almost 1200 per day, way over the 800-850 I'm usually at. I got my 10k steps in most days, but was away from home and didn't get to doing cardio or karate. Time to get back on track this week!
337.6: High weight Dec '13
311.3: Surgery day 1/16/14
191.8: 1st Surgiversary
199.2: 2nd Surgiversary
201.6: 3rd Surgiversary
204.6: Last Weigh in
205.4: CW
Food: F
Water: B
Vitamins: F
Exercise: 
Another week of vacation, another pound almost. Back in my office this morning, and glad to be back in a normal routine, sort of.
Lots of stressers going on that I need to watch for. In Michigan to visit my parents last week, and any visit could be my last. I need to start planning for a funeral. On the job front, my boss is flying to Minneapolis today to meet one-one. Its tough when he starts the conversation with "you know you'll have a job". Ughh. That conversation could go any way. We'll see.
Last week - 185.0
This week - 184.6
Yard work day today here too. Managed to get it done before the anticipated showers started the clouds to gather. Rained up to the fence row and quit!
Work issues got in the way of normal treadmilling last week and this week is already getting twisted. Off tomorrow for Dr. and DDS appointments so Tuesday earliest chance again.
Did make run to North Harris County (out side of Houston) yesterday. FB group of HS associates had get together at a park. Wound up eating lunch at Mexican food place. Went to Woodlands to clean off memorial plaque to my Dad out side building he used to work in. Have to see for myself every year or two that is still there and has not been stolen to be sold for scrap. After that it was Target and home. Nice little 10 hour trip.
It's summer time. Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate!
Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!!
209.0 Last week
207.6 Today
Hard work at home seems to have paid off. Hopefully it is not just sweated weight. Planted 12 more aborvitaes and moved
10 yards of soil. With my weight loss I have gotten a new life. I really enjoy working around and enjoying our yard. My
job has me mostly sedentary (technician), and I have been finding myself getting restless just sitting at a bench. Well,
off to Home Depot to buy 200 feet of soaker hose and then fertilizing all 22 trees with root stimulant.
Have a great week everyone!
-bob
