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My doctor has me on a week of clear liquids before I add protein shakes and my vitamins. It's been a long week of hunger, I'm only taking sugar free popsicles, chicken broth, jello and water. This morning I woke up and decided to have a protein shake. I'm a day early but I can't see starving my body for one more day, I really don't see the advantage. I'm a med-surge RN and the longest my abdominal patients would take a clear liquid diet would be 2-3 days for bowel rest. I will adhere the full 3 more weeks of liquids as the doctor prescribes but I was very worried about the lack of calories and nutrients I was missing from the protein shakes. I was feeling run down and tired and I want to feel good! What are your thoughts on my prescribed diet? There are so many different diets per person and doctor. Some are eating mushie food right off the bat, etc. Makes me wonder why the vast difference between doctors? BTW I was banded November 30th and have had a routine recovery.

I'm so sorry that happened to you! I had such a great night experience I feel so lucky. My nurse kept me very comfortable and I was able to walk as much as I wanted to. Hope you can follow up with a long letter your horrible experience. These letters do not get ignored, the people need to be accountable. Hope you are feeling much better by now.

Hynita, I just realized that your "tomorrow" is now today! Hope all is well with you on this morning of both our surgeries, take care. Cheryl

Hynita, I wish you the best of luck tomorrow. I understand your excitement and nervousness. I'm leaving in a few hours to get checked in for my surgery today. I went through a lot of emotions last night from happiness to tears. There is always going to be some thoughts of "what was I thinking?!". I've been wanting this for so long, I can't believe it is now today! I'll send a prayer for you tomorrow specifically for an easy operation and speedy recovery. Take care and I'll see you here on the boards when we are both feeling better. Cheryl