questions on pre-op diet

[doinitagann]

So I have been doing the preop and have a few questions.

1) is coffee okay?-maybe with some cream

2) what about soda?

3) what would be a realistic protein amount for the shakes? is ensure high protein okay (12g)?

4) Can I add ketchup or sour cream to my lean cuisine?

5) Am I freaking going to survive this?

[Kittycat]

Here are some answers to your questions.

So I have been doing the preop and have a few questions.

1) is coffee okay?-maybe with some cream-----low fat, no fat cream/milk

2) what about soda? ---yes, but it is a diaretic which cancels out the water you drink and prevents weight loss

3) what would be a realistic protein amount for the shakes? is ensure high protein okay (12g)? ---yes, the more protein, the better.

4) Can I add ketchup or sour cream to my lean cuisine? ----ketchup is sugar and sour cream is a no-no unless it's no fat.

5) Am I freaking going to survive this? ---YES YOU WILL!!!

You have an advantage of my pre-op diet. I was banded in Canada and my pre-op diet consisted of 4 Optifast shakes per day only, no food...and they tasted like crap.

You can do this and you will be successful...stick to the plan and drink lots of water and you will be successful!!

Best of Luck!

[Bowierocksme]

Hi all,

I have a question for you? I am on day 6 of my pre-op diet and yesterday when I was around the house I smelled something funny, it was me! I asked my husband to take a whif last night and it's true, I smell like a protien shake, it is oozing out of my skin. Not only that, I am in Ketosis, I can tell because I have Mung mouth. The upside is that I am down 8 lbs as of this morning. I guess I better drag the body spray out and squirt away. Is the smell thing normal? I am sure it is but it kinda smells geriatric!!!

KIM

[Kim2BSlim]

Someone else said they were a bit stinky too. I guess it's normal when you are burning fat. Maybe fat stinks? LOL