Pre Op Diet Day 3 Morning & Surgeon Appt 2today

Jul 01, 2014

 Hi Everyone that takes the time to read this. Today is the beginning of day 3 of my Pre-Op 800 calorie all liquid diet. We are suppose to have 4 protein shakes a day(50-70 grams of protein per day) and then we are allowed sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello and clear broth and any "calorie free" beverage which is considered 10 calories or less per 80z serving.  Plus 64 oz of water per day. I am proud to say that I have not had a single Coke Zero - this is a very big deal to me since I usually drink 6-8 cans a day!  Now I have been alternating "sparkling water" and regular water these first days to get me through. I have a terrible time getting my water in ...1st day was not so great but the 2nd day I came very close!! This morning I have an appointment with my surgeon- the only one I will have before my surgery. Then I have an appointment for my "Pre-Op". I guess this is when they do whatever things they need to do. I will let you know. I am going to pop my head in with my nutritionist to see what she says about the "sparkling water" ...I know we are not suppose to have the heavily carbonated sodas after surgery and with my luck she will say no to the sparkling water.  If she says no..I will not have it after surgery! I am also practicing this no water or anything to drink 30 mins before or after "a meal" (counting my protein shake as it) and I am surprised how much I really want to drink something after. But then again..I always drank something with my meals..so I shouldn't be surprised. Just something that will be a new normal to me.

As far as the samples of protein shakes..I am NOT a fan of strawberry  although Chike's tasted better to me than Unjury's. Chike's Chocolate was better than Unjury's. Chicken Soup was GREAT from Unjury(nice to have something savory)!!  I did not enjoy the taste of any of the "About Times"  What was interesting about "Chike" is that it is mixed with water for the higher protein content vs Unjury and is thicker like a milk shake. 

I have been keeping myself super busy...doing laundry and cleaning house. Doing everything I can think of to organize and prepare for my surgery. Oh and a wonderful thing...I got 2 new friends here since my last post 

Wishing everyone the best!!! Will keep you posted!

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