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A little cranky.. day 6 of pre-op

By BandedNellie

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I am over the hump and can now say I am less than a week away from my surgery.. The pre-op diet is going well, but I do miss chewing.. thatsounds weird.. I am on a pre-op diet of 4 optifast shakes and clear liquids.. Not quite sure if V8 is considered a clear liquid ( highly doubt it ) but it curved my salt cravings today. I know that after the surgery I am still on clear liquids.. however I am pretty sure from all the posts.. that recovery will be what I am concentrating on.. not food. I have been on the diet since Sat 8/21 and have lost 10lbs.. That is pretty great!! I am taking I can since I know it will slow down when I get to real food.. I am a little cranky though... GOD BLESS my family for putting up with this process!!:wub:

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    sandradee0124

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Yep, cranky, been there! Chewing is something you miss a little. Don't worry, it all comes back to you when you are on to "real food" again! "chew" a popsicle or sugar free jello. I know how weird that sounds, but moving your teeth helps create the sensation.

    I also got a salt craving in there and sucked on olives. Just don't lose one lol.

    Congratulations on getting to this point and best of luck to you in the future...........

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    susan hoffman

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Missing chewing is not weird. It took me a few days to get over it as well. Lots of good luck. I'm on my second week post op.

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    marw

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Sounds like you are well on your way and doing great! Good for you. * hugs* prayers and best wishes.

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    Bklynike

    LAP-BAND Patients

    We have all been there and done that. It is a pain, but it helps you get on the right road. It won't last forever, and pretty soon you will get to the pureed/mushy food. Good luck to you on your journey. Check back and let us know how you are doing.

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