Pre-op Protein Shakes

I have found that the Slimfast and EAS protein shakes seem to last me about two hours before begin to feel hungry. Is this what you all have experenced? I know this probably won't be an issue after surgery, but I'm sort of concerned when next week I begin drinking only 4 protein shakes w/no meals. Also, shoud I take a fiber supplement next week? I'm afraid I'll be consitpated and I really don't want that before surgery.  Thanks for your help! Samantha  Pre-op Diet: 279.5 lbs

I found the liquid diet really cleaned me out. If the fiber supplement is not listed as part of your pre-op, don't do it. If you are getting hungry between protein shakes, drink other stuff. Remember, you can have all of the water, broth, bouillion, caffeine free liquids you want. You are only restricted on the number of protein shakes you can have. The extra water and stuff should clean your pipes well enough to ward off any constipation. Good luck!

Susan couldn't have given you any better advice :-) Good luck next week and after surgery!

Thanks for the advise! I feel like I am asking stupid questions...I guess I'm getting anxious. I know I'll be fine, but as you all know it's still a little scary! I really appreciate all the support.  Samantha  Pre-op Diet: 279.5 lbs

Hi Samantha,

I am on that diet this week. Just stock up on SF Jello and SF Popcicles. Walmart and Food Lion have the "budget saver" SF popcicles at a really good price. And I found that I needed at least one "hot" meal a day. Chicken broth with poultry seasoning and a little salt tastes close to chicken noodle soup broth, or you can have the broth of chicken noodle soup so long as you toss the noodles.

I have 3 days until surgery, and I've made it through, you can too. Don't worry about the "poop factor", I'm still going and I haven't had anyting solid since Sunday.

Good luck. I'll be waiting for you on the loser's bench.

Doug

Thanks for the heads-up! I did have chicken broth last night and it does make a difference when you have something hot. BTW, I am finding that the "poop factor" realy won't be a factor! I guess it was just my body getting use to the drastic change in eating. All the best on your upcoming surgery! I'll join you on the losers bench Jan 21st! Samantha