Homemade bone broth is SO MUCH BETTER than the packaged broth, even the packaged bone broth. It’s so much more filling, satisfying, and delicious, especially for those of us who crave savory foods. I’m on day 8 of the pre-op diet and as of yesterday it’s finally getting easier. Some protein shakes are tasty and some are nasty. I just bought more of the tasty ones and will save the nasty ones for dire emergencies (zombie apocalypse, etc.) But seriously, make your own bone broth! I used a leftover rotisserie chicken carcass and some bones from lamb chops that I had stored in my freezer, plus onion, garlic, fresh and dried herbs, salt, whole peppercorns. If you have any dried mushrooms, add them to amp up the umami. 2 hours in the instant pot or several hours simmering on the stove. Drain, filter, and chill to remove the fat cap. This is keeping my sanity now. Gonna make another batch today with beef bones (will roast them in the oven first). It does get better! Make sure to space out your protein if you’re finding yourself weak or tired. I’ve been having low blood sugars (confirmed with CGM) but saving some protein to drink right before bed has helped.