Ronnie820

Hi everyone - I had hoped to make it but probably won't get there in time. Hope to see you all at the next one!

Hi Jennifer – I really relate to your post. I had my surgery on August 20, and started the liquid diet on August 6. It was hard – the first few days especially. I don't think I was hungry, but I really missed the act of eating - especially as a relaxation device after work. The first few days I was pretty irritable. I tried to remind myself that this was a temporary thing and that it would get easier. Even if it didn't get easier, it would be over soon. And this was true. After the first week, the liquid diet did not seem like a big deal anymore. The other thing that made it easier is that my surgeon's Office allowed two cups of vegetables per day. This was nothing compared to what I was used to eating – but it became the most wonderful thing in the world to me. I have to admit – I never considered cheating because I was so focused on shrinking my liver and making the surgery as safe as possible. This was validated when my surgeon told me that my liver was big but that she had been able to do the surgery laparoscopically, probably because I had done the liquid diet so stringently. I didn't have to give up caffeine, which probably would've killed me! I really want to wish you good luck. I honestly believe that if I can do it you can do it. The postop has not been bad at all – I'm just really focusing on figuring out what my body needs/wants And helping it heal. Good luck! Ronnie

I was really happy with muscle milk light. Lots of flavors to choose from, too!

Thank you for such an amazing post. I really needed to hear that!

Yes I am. Is there a FB group that I can join?

I've been drinking muscle milk light and am actually pretty happy with it. They offer prepared shakes as well as powder in several flavors. I chose it because I'm lactose intolerant and it was the only one that fit the bill. But having said that – it's worked for me really well. Good luck!

This was great to hear. I'm scheduled for surgery this week at NYU and its a relief to hear that others have been happy with Dr. Ren.

Hi - scheduled for 8/20. Good luck to everyone!

Hi everyone – I'm new to these boards and very very new to weight-loss surgery. After years of thinking about it, I'm scheduled for lap band surgery on August 20. That's four days away – not that I'm counting. My surgeon is Dr. Christine Ren at NYU. I've been on the preop liquid diet for 10 days and have lost 20 pounds so far. I'm very nervous about the changes this will bring and the surgery itself. In fact, as proof of this, I originally posted this in the gastric sleeve board. Just hoping for some support and good words from others who have gone before me. And most of all – any helpful tips or advice. Thanks in advance, Ronnie

I think I posted on the wrong board. Clearly my nerves got the best of me!

Hi everyone – I'm new to these boards and very very new to weight-loss surgery. After years of thinking about it, I'm scheduled for lap band surgery on August 20. That's four days away – not that I'm counting. My surgeon is Dr. Christine Ren at NYU. I've been on the preop liquid diet for 10 days and have lost 20 pounds so far. I'm very nervous about the changes this will bring. Just hoping for some support and good words from others who have gone before me. And most of all – any helpful tips. Thanks in advance, Ronnie