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Great! I'll have to add some of you. Fitness pal has saved me, it is so easy to use. My name is Gibson527

I just started eating regular food a couple weeks ago. Since then, I've been depressed because I feel like I've been eating too much when in reality, I haven't. I've been surprised that nothing bothers me. I must make better choices. I am very thankful that I physically can not eat too much, but still can eat more than I thought I could. Several times I've eaten too much and it is very uncomfortable. I feel like a failure already even though I'm still losing weight. I started my liquid diet on 2/9 and had surgery on 2/23. I'm down 48lbs. But, I feel like its all about to come to a screeching halt.

The first few days are the hardest. It will get easier, not fun, but easier. It's a journey for sure. Hang in there, you can do it.

I feel your pain. I'm 10 day post op and feel the same way. It's like even when I can eat, it's only going to be a 1/4 cup. I just wonder if I will ever feel normal again. And I have been obsessing about my hair falling out. I already have thin hair. I was not prepared for the emotional aspect of this deal. Food has always been a big part of my life and now it's like I've gotten a divorce from it. I know I am not being encouraging, but wanted to let you know you are not alone. And from what I understand, how we feel is normal.

One more thing, I treated myself with the best water. I.e. Fiji or smart water. For some reason that helped me too

Oh and the Isopure I bought the individual ones at the vitamin store. There is a bit of a aftertaste, so I just sip it throughout the day. The mango one had the worst aftertaste, I won't get that one again. The grape is pretty good

BariEssentials by Fortify Nutritionals, they are actually very good. I added different extracts to change up the flavor and they were actually good. And I absolutely had to blend mine with ice, otherwise I can't stand the shakes. My favorite was to freeze coffee and use the frozen coffee cubes and even add a pack of Nestlé instant coffee. It is like a frapachinno and so good.

Honestly, the two week liquid diet was extremely difficult for me. I had the protein shakes and chicken broth. The chicken broth was like having steak to a starving stomach. The first 4 days were the hardest, but then you hit a groove and it really does get easier. The protein shakes will help curve your appetite, if you use like 1% milk. I also drank zero calorie poweraid for variety. Ate sugar free jello and chewed it to make me feel like I was eating. I looked at as my part in the deal, cheating was not an option, I told myself if I cheated, they wouldn't do the surgery. I think how much you lose depends on how big you are in the first place. I started my liquid diet at 297 and I lost 23lbs. I just had my surgery on the 23rd and I am down to 265. I never thought I would drop this quickly. It keeps me going though, cause the liquid diet doesn't stop after surgery. As a matter of fact, my dr. requires another 4 weeks! It's all about allowing yourself to heal, cause you do not want leaks! They are bad news. At least now on my liquid diet I can have some soup like cream of mushroom, etc. Getting all the protein after surgery is a challenge, I am relying on Isopure a lot, so tired of the shakes. Anyway, you can do it. I never thought I could as I have never been successful at a diet, so if I can, anyone can.

Fantastic! I know you must feel so much better.

So, I am one week post op and things have been going relatively well. Right now, I just want to eat something. I haven't eaten anything for three weeks and I'm a little tired of protein shakes. The soup has been a nice addition, but I would LOVE a chicken breast about now. It's not that I want to eat bad, just want some substanance. What's the deal with waiting like 3 weeks before you even eat mashed potatoes. Can anyone relate? App availaible on the Android Market.

That's wonderful! I remember that call, the best news ever.

The two week pre op was brutal, no way I could have done it had it not been for surgery. I was very proud of myself that I did not cheat. I keep telling myself if I cheated they wouldn't do the surgery. I just had my surgery and now have several weeks of liquids to look forward too. But at this point, that's fine by me, one day at a time.

Yes, we did have the best dr. He and the staff have been awesome. I look forward to the results that I am reading about on here. I am wondering how long people took off from work??

I had my surgery on the 23rd. As of today, I am wondering what in the world I have done to myself. I did great on the pre op liquid diet, lost 23lbs. I'm pretty miserable now wondering if I will ever be able to eat again. Reading all the posts have been encouraging. I know it will get better.