Liquid Protein Diet

Soooo... I was given the option at my surgical consultation to either lose 5-10% of my body weight prior to surgery (which would have been 15-30 pounds) OR go on the 2 week liquid protein diet immediately before my surgery. I drew the logical conclusion that if I could lose 15-30 pounds on my own I'd already have done it... right? So I chose liquid protein. Well. The first day had been going really well until I tried to drink the medical protein shake. G.A.G. I was in tears! How was I going to do this when I couldn't even get the shake down?? My dear hubby (who is also my support person) was here to make me literally "suck it up!" I do believe those were his exact words. After much delaying and feeling sorry for myself, I did "suck it up". I held my nose and downed those 7 ounces of protein! Whoo Hoo!! And that's how I've done it since. I only get 3 shakes down a day instead of 4 and I'm also allowed yogurt, sugar free pudding, jello, tomato juice, and some raw veggies. There's a few more items on the list but these are the ones I can handle. Now, on day 6, I feel good. I mean REALLY good. I'm really NOT hungry and I'm almost out of the habit of going to the pantry when the TV is on! I say habit because this has truly made me see that if I weren't paying attention, I would be consuming a LOT of calories when I'm not even hungry. My sugar hasn't been bottoming out (I'm not diabetic but borderline), my ankles aren't swollen, and I've lost 12 pounds!! I realize this will slow down or even stop. Most of it was water weight from all the sodium I typically consume but hey, 12 pounds is 12 pounds AND it put me under 300!! I just have to watch my water intake. I've noticed a whitish coat on my tongue and know this is a sign of dehydration. I then thought about what I've been drinking. Since I've cut soda, I only consume 2 bottled waters and 2 cups of tomato juice a day along with 14 ounces of protein powder mixed with milk and this will not keep me properly hydrated. As of now that's the only problem I'm having with this diet. If I could choose between losing weight again or the liquid protein, I think I would choose the same. The scales are changing daily and that helps to remain consistent. Oh, I guess i should mention why the surgeon wants you to do this. Any amount of weight lose will help your surgery go smoother because it will shrink your liver. Sometimes a really fatty liver will get in the way and a laporscopic procedure will be impossible therefore making them either revert to an open incision or cancel the surgery all together. This is NOT something I want to happen so these 2 weeks are going to be preparing me for the eating plan for 4 weeks after surgery! Hey... practice makes perfect!! 9 more days til surgery!!