A perfectionist needs some help.

**Dmhavlat** · 06-20-2011 08:54 AM

Hi everyone! I have been lurking for 6 months now (had to do a pre approval) and now I am scheduled, July 5th and ready to go. I start my pre op diet tomo and I am getting a little anxious. I feel like my directions are a little vague. Liquids only. Make sure I get 60 grams protein, 64oz water. Allowed foods...sugar free jello, Popsicles, crystal lt. Does anyone have more specific guidelines? Any sample menus? Thanks!

**pebbles** · 06-20-2011 10:07 AM

Slim fast can give you protein I lost 15 pounds last week on it.

**FlowerGalTX** · 06-20-2011 10:32 AM

To get the protein you will need to do broths (chicken/beef), protein shakes (I suggest using muscle milk powder - vanilla creme and adding to smoothies) or you could try GNC's liquid protein shots.

Additionally, Gatorade has a new protein-infused drink - Recover. 16 grams of protein
Gatorade | Sports G Series, Sports Drink, Gatorade Commercials

Be mindful of sugar and carbs in a lot of protein shakes. You really do not need that.

**lizbeth** · 06-20-2011 01:41 PM

EAS Advantage shakes have 17g of protien and NO sugar. They are great tasting and you can get them from Wally world. I wish you luck!! I'm 3 days post op and things are going good so far!

**Tsugrad94** · 06-20-2011 05:58 PM

I'm new here myself, but we have the same surgery date!! My dr put me on slimfast for 2 meals then one sensible meal a day. Day before surgery all liquids.

**Rubyslippers1** · 06-20-2011 07:17 PM

i'm surprised your doctor or nurse practitioner hasn't given u the exact list of foods you can have for the next month. what you are speaking of is what i had for the first two week plus chicken broth and a tomato/basil soup broth. 15th day i was introduced to more protein, smoothie king "gladiator" smoothie, 1/3 - 1/2 of a small sweet potato and lo cal health choice cream soups. every week to 10 days you u move up the food chain w/fish, chicken, veggie and fruits, etc. please call your physicians assistant and ask for their nutrition list.

congrats and best wishes your way. dena

**ManyBeagleDogs** · 06-20-2011 08:18 PM

I am also in Nebraska. Flew to SanDiego and went to TJ Mexico for my surgery. I did 2 full weeks of nothing but liquids. I used the protein shakes from Walmart that were the low carb, low fat, high protein kind. I added a scoop or 2 of plain greek yogurt and blended it. I had 2 or 3 of these daily plus chicken broth. I also chewed no calorie sugar free gum and sucked on hard candy such as life savers. Also drank all of the required water. Gave up my coffee 6 days prior to surgery.
Good Luck