PRE-OP DIET - DAY 1...

Well... here we go. Day 1 of my pre-op liquid protein diet. I slept in, so didn't get started until noon.

12pm - EAS Myoplex orig. 17oz shake, chocolate fudge. 300 cal. 42g protein.................blended w/ ice... it was okay, not fabulous, but I didn't have to choke it down, which is good. A little too "frothy", since we're not supposed to drink it w/ a straw. Think this amount/calories was too much for 1 serving. Good thing I only bought a 4-pack.

3pm - Muscle Milk. 11 oz shake, chocolate. 180 cal. 20g protein + 1/2 cup milk (45cal. 4.5g protein) ...............um, WAY too sweet! Drinking it straight from the bottle. Not really "gag", but way too sweet. About half way through the bottle I cut it w/ some skim milk...better, but still really sweet! Will try their vanilla next... I'm doubtful it'll be less sweet, though.

9pm - Carnation Breakfast Essentials, NSA w/ skim milk (double batch) 150x2=300 cal. 14x2=28g protein  ...............yeah, I know, 9pm. Went out w/ hubby, had drink w/ me but never drank it until late. This stuff is fairly good... basic chocolate milky, not too sweet, but not all that high in protein, compared to the other stuff.

That's it for the day. It was rather easy, except for the sticky-sweet drinks.

825 calories
94.5g protein
.............more than enough calories & protein.

I can't believe I'm supposed to drink 5-6 of these sweet drinks a day. Will be happy to throw some broth into the mix. Thinking about adding some seasonings to it, like curry. Don't think that'll mess things up if I do.

I'm going to Sam's Club tomorrow to pick up some Premier protein shakes... dietitian told me they were supposed to be good. Hope so!

On to day two!!