Banded But Not Restricted
· NettaRue · 07/06/2012 14:17
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I was banded on June 18, 2012 and am going in for my first fill on Monday, July 9, 2012. I did really well sticking to the diet prescribed until about a week ago. I guess in my mind, I had restricted myself to be limited but when I ate something and realized that there was no restriction, my mind has done a 180. I know that I have to do seriously better because I really do want to lose weight. I stay hungry all of the time, almost worse than before I was banded. Not to mention that I have a discomfort under my left ribcage that is really annoying. I'm going to ask the surgeon about this on Monday. I have learned, surprisingly, that I stick with the diet best when others are not around. Anyone have any positive suggestions outside of the obvious of "suck it up and stay faithful to the course"?
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Day 3 - Pre-Op - Liquid Diet
· NettaRue · 04/20/2012 03:00
Today is day 3 of the 14 day liquid diet that I have to do. Who knew that there are so many drinks with aspartame in them? Yesterday was a not so bad day, Monday was horrible, and today reality has set in that I'm not eating any food. I am proud of myself though because I cooked dinner for my son and guy and didn't taste anything to see if it was okay. I was tempted to eat the bacon that my son left from breakfast but instead I threw it away. I have come to the conclusion that I am very limited as to what I can drink, which is discouraging at times. I have eaten more jello this week than I have probably eaten in two years!!
I have read that others only have to do a 7 day liquid diet prior to surgery so I'm wondering why I have to do 14 days. However, I won't complain as I believe that this will start me on the right path to healthy eating.
If anyone knows of any creative liquids to drink on this diet, I could sure use some help.
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