Originally Posted by mistymee

My assigned pre-op diet consisted of two protein shakes a day, SF jello, SF popsicles, broth, water.. non-caloric non-caffeinated beverages and one small meal a day.

Seems many aren't allowed any meals outside of the protein shakes & broth and then there was someone I was reading today that said they aren't even allowed the protein shakes.. though I was at work when I read that so I couldn't respond.. If that were me, I would call and confirm that no protein shakes are allowed..

Seems to me a clear liquid only diet for two weeks prior to surgery just doesn't sound very healthy at all.