Question:
14 day pre-op diet - guys I am struggling.

Any suggestions on what to eat for the 14 day liquid diet. I know that protein is important, but any suggestions would help?    — slfleming (posted on October 17, 2008)

October 17, 2008
the best product to take is RECOVERY by Metabolic Nutrition. mixes easily in 4 oz of water, light vanilla flavor, and loaded with nutrients, protein, vitamins, minerals, and digestive enzymes. go to www.metabolicnutrition.com
   — MNI

October 17, 2008
Well i was told you should have carnation instant sugar free drinks for the 14 days and sugar free jello
   — tamica D.

October 17, 2008
Don't get discouraged you can do this..... so you screwed up just pick yourself up and keep going remember why you are doing this surgery,,,, i have to start my liquid diet as well add me to your friends list and will do it together..... you can have sf jello and sf popcicles and broths.. and allot of water... don't give in again your surgery might get cancelled and you don't wan't to risk that right....... i'll say a prayer for you... lynn123
   — claire G.

October 18, 2008
My doc let me have up to eight sugar free carnation breakfast drinks a day. I could have all the broth, sugar free koolaid/popscicles I could stand. Yes, It is hard. I'm a meataterian so it was really hard. In the two week period required for this diet, I feel off the wagon twice. Got up, wipe myself off and got back on track the next meal. Lost 34 lbs before surgery. If I can do it, surely you can do it too! Good luck on you diet and your upcoming surgery!
   — Gary Deutsch

October 18, 2008
You can do this. Just remember it will make your surgery go that much smoother. I recently did the diet and was really surprised at how well I did. My surgery went well and I am thankful. Whenever I had thoughts of food I just did something to distract myself. Go for a walk, read, find a hobby...whatever it takes. Good luck.
   — MastaP

October 18, 2008
Hope I am not giving any wrong onfo. Had surgery 12 days ago. Started going crazy after a week. Called my Dr. s office and asked for help. Anything that is liquified. My favorite is cream of chicken soup from a package watered down in a mug, watered down fat free refried beans(use milk if you prefer) in addition to my protien drinks. I needed substance. Ask your Dr. first but this did the trick for me. Just make sure there are no lumps. KB
   — Kim Braman

October 22, 2008
I did lots and lots of sugar-free popsicles, jello, Crystal Lite, Protein Shakes but I would add some Davinci Sugar-free Syrup. I had probs as well with this pre-op my doc told me to try these Control bars at Walgreen's. They have an appetite suppressant in them, sorry I can't think of the name but they are sold with the diabetic foods and supplies. They were great in the evening when I had the hardest time with the diet. Also try and stay busy it's very hard to do but when I scheduled alot of things to do I found I wasn't thinking so much about it, very hard but was soooooo soooooo worth it!
   — Lolli_P0P