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Day 2 - Liquid Diet

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BandedAnnie

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I made it through day one of my meal replacements. It was hard simply from a mind perspective. I was not really 'hungry' until late in the day, but my mind wanted to eat. I just wanted to munch on things. That is going to be my biggest obstacle.

 

Today is day two. I have been experimenting with different flavors or recipes! hahaha sounds funny to say but I had to shake it up a bit! Breakfast today was vanilla protein powder (from my Dr - Bariatric Advantage brand), 20 raspberries, 6 ice cubes and 6oz of skim milk. It was fantastic! It has to be one of my favorites so far! Then for my early lunch/snack I had chocolate powder, 1T peanut butter, a banana, 6oz milk and 3 ice cubes. It was also delicious!

 

One thing I am learning is how to 'feel' when I am full. I have to be honest and say I am not sure that I know what that is. I just eat. I don't realize it unless I am stuffed, you know that feeling you have after a big christmas dinner, when you can't breathe! That is the only 'full' I know. I just don't pay attention I guess. So this is a good learning. I can feel my tummy being 'filled up' with these shakes. I miss chewing though.

 

I have a great support team though. Last night we went to my parents house for a BBQ and I even sat at the table while everyone had steak, potatoes, corn on the cob, bread, salad....it was hard! But I had my bowl of chicken broth which I brought with. I cooked it on the stove, even though there was no real need, it made it feel like a meal. I sat and ate it and although I was wanting what everyone had, I got through it. And my husband said he was so proud of me. As did my mom.

 

I have a countdown ticker on my phone and everyday it tells me how many days are left, which is a huge lifesaver for this time period! i can do anything when I know i have a deadline! :) I don't know how many of you are like that, but when I see the days going by, it makes it easier to get through!

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enjoyed reading your experience....please keep posting. I am going next Monday to find out the day I will have my surgery.

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I just had my surgery on 8/29/11. Just yesterday for dinner I was able to have MUSH food. That ground 3T of chicken and 1T of baby food sweet potato was the best meal ever. You can and will get through this "liquid" stage.

I found hot decaf tea satisfied me. I could only take so much broth.

Bravo to you for sticking to plan

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I enjoyed reading your experience. I am one week post surgery. I was 2 weeks on the Optifast protein and clear liquids presurgery. Now I am 2 weeks on clear liquids then 2 weeks on "full" liquids then food. This was harder on me with the clears than it was last week with the protein, but I am taking it hour by hour then day by day. I am very proud of you that you were able to sit at the table with everyone eating that, that was great willpower. Your mom and hubby have a right to be proud of you. Keep posting, I am looking forward to reading and hearing more about you.

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Yes, it certainley does take great will power. I also made myself proud, I fixed a regular sunday dinner for my husband and son and didnt once try to taste it. I keep replaying that in my mind so I can continue with the clear liquid diet. I had surgery 9/7/11.

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