TMI really!

I went to my 3 hr pre op class today and I have to admit that I am extremely overwhelmed! I am like totally confused! I'm sure I will get used to it but I am like WHOA! For example the liquid diet for 2 wks. are you drinking the for instance your crystal light on top of your protein shakes to insure you are keeping hydrated? The packet says drink every 5-10 secs so you will not feel pain, and that Protein shakes every 4 hrs would be considered a mini meal. And lastly she mentioned the 30-30 min rule do not drink your clear liquid 30 min before drinking your protein shake and then drink your clear liquids 30 min after. Am I grasping this or am I just being a Kelly Bundy here? thanks for input

You got it Gia!  On the liquid pre-op, don't worry about the 30/30 rule.  Post op, stop drinking 30 min b4 and wait 30 min after shake.  Drink clear liquids taking frequent sips.  Try to get to 64 oz of clears per day, but atleast 48 oz.

You're gonna do great!  Probably saw you there today - I had my transitions class at 1!

Oh really? I left at 1230, Nancy went past 12! Lol I had to pick up my girls so I could not stay for the vitamin part. Hope all is well with you.

She was on a rolllll today!  Went over by 45 minutes for us!

I know it can seem a bit confusing but it's really not.  During your 2 week liquid diet drink your protein shakes every 3-4 hours, this will make sure you don't get hungry and won't be tempted to cheat.  In between the 3-4 hours of shakes drink you some crystal lite if you want it or a sugar free popsicle.  What I did was make some home made chicken broth.  I boiled chicken, veggies, and seasoned to taste, drained everything off thru a strainer and froze some of the broth filled containers and kept the other ones in the fridge.  Boy did these come in handy!!!  Sometimes you want a little break from the sweet shakes.  You can drink tea and add sugar free syrup in it or add the syrup in the protein shakes.  The reason why you don't drink water 30 mins before your meals is because they don't want you to get too full and they want to make sure you get your protein in.  This is "AFTER" your WLS not during your pre op stage.  Keep asking your questions on this board there are alot of gurus out here and they can help you.  If you don't get the answers you want here always call your doctor that is what he is there for.  I hope this helps!  Good luck, calm down and keep us posted.  I promise you it will get easier.  Take care!!

Thx!