Good and Bad news (pre-op)

I lost 14 pounds in my first week on my pre-op diet.. But I've been trying all day to drink a protein shake and I just can't get it down...I have one week to go but I just can't stomach it.

14 lbs!!! Wow! Don't beat yourself up about it. Just stay away from carbs!!! I lost 12lbs on my pre-op diet. I didn't drink my protein dhake everyday. Do you have to lose a certain amount?

No I don't have to lose a certain weight. I just feel like I should be drinking more since the purpose of the diet according to my doc is to shrink my liver before surgery. Surgery on Monday. 

Great job on the 14lb loss! I had my VSG on 6/26/14 and I think it is very important pre-op to find a protein shake that you like because your shakes are going to be your main source of nutrition. May I suggest trying to mix the shake with other things for now. I chose to use Isopure  Dutch Chocolate and mixed it with skim milk and creamy PB with ice in the blender. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

Which ones have you tried?  Have you looked at other sources of protein.  I use Premium Protein and EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control shakes, chocolate and strawberry.  Another great source of protein is ISO Pure Zero Carb.  40 grams protein per 20oz bottle.

I have the GNC lean shake 25...chocolate and vanilla.  I purchased the mixed berry and I was able to drink one shake today.

Have you tried other shakes?  There are lots of options out there!  I really like double rich chocolate or peanut butter cookie.  Nashua Nutrition allows you to buy samples of lots of different types for a small price which is much better than investing in a big tub.  

There are soooooo many different options out there for shakes.  Get a variety pack and try a bunch until you find one you like.  Keep in mind tastebuds change after surgery so don't hoard too much of a stock.  I most frequently drink Premier Protein chocolate or strawberry- easy and cheap is the main reason and they have a good nutritional profile.  I recently started drinking Chike protein coffee- can't even taste the protein in it and it makes a very good iced coffee (and saving me a lot of money at Starbucks!).  When I was freshly sleeved I did Isopure plus- drinks like kool aid.  My sleeve couldn't handle the shakes early out in the sense that I would get too full toofast so Isopure worked well.  HMR 70 makes a really nice shake when blended with ice- I use that for dessert or when craving ice cream- but that stuff is pricey, has more carbs and less protein for the cals.  In all, just keep trying.  There are a ton of recipes of things you can add to make them better too. 

Try the Premier Protein RTD. I like both the vanilla and chocolate. Just make sure that the protein drinks are along the guidelines of what your surgeon wants you to have. Good luck on your surgery!

Thanks everyone....I will try some new brands and flavors so I can get back on track!