Texusa

My surgery was yesterday. Very minimal pain in or around incisions. Most pain comes from the gas you have floating in your body. That gas is very painful. You have to get up and walk to help that gas exit the body. I'm not hungry. I tried having a thin protein shake but I felt it coming back up so I stopped and went back to water. today I tried the protein mixed with Crystal light and it is going down okay. Haven't had to take any pain medicine today.

I'm on day 7 of my liquid diet which consists of 4 protein shakes a day if I mix with Fat Free Skim Milk or 5 shakes a day if I mix with water. Total calories should not exceed 800 in a day. All I can have is my shakes, water, Crystal light drinks, sugar free jello, decaf tea or coffee no sweetener. I have 6 more days to go and I am HUNGRY!!

I am on day 7 of this liquid diet and all I can say is I'm HUNGRY! This is so hard. I have 6 more days to go.

Arlington TX here and I'm on day 2 of the liquid diet. I'm not hungry, but it is just that habit of wanting to put food in my mouth. That constant snacking I would do while at my desk. I've been going to the gym and walking trying to get my mind off food. I can see these two weeks are not going to be easy.

Today I am trying: Banana Almond Creme 1 scoop Vanailla BariEssential 8oz Fat Free Skim Milk 1/4 tsp Almond Extract 1/2 tsp Imitation Banana Extract 4-6 ice cubes.

I start my liquid diet this Thursday. I was told I could have unlimited Crystal Light drinks, Swanson's Low Sodium Chicken or beef broth (only 1 8oz cup per day). If you are looking for a variety in your shakes, are you using the flavored powders? I was told I could mix my flavored powder with 1/4 tsp of either vanilla, almond, orange, or strawberry extract. I will be using the BariEssential meal replacement powders. Chocolate Mint - 1 scoop of Choc BariEssential, 8 oz of Fat Free Skim Milk or Water, 1/4 tsp peppermint extract, 4-6 ice cubes. Snicker Doodle - 1 scoop of Vanilla BariEssential, 8 oz of fat free skim milk or water, 1/4 tsp Cinnamon, 4-6 ice cubes

Is your surgery scheduled for tomorrow?

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I'll be starting my liquid diet this Thursday. I'm praying that I make it through. I have no choice but to make it through. Thanks again and best wishes to you.

Wow! Amazing! I hope my recovery is just like yours. I start my liquid diet next Thursday. Thanks for sharing. It always help to hear successful stories like yours. Thank you again. If I think of anything else, I'll be asking.

So how do you feel Paul? How are you doing with the diet? Are you craving foods? Please share.

Arlington, TX here.....Surgery scheduled for July 6th. Anyone looking for a buddy? I need support.

I start my 2 week liquid diet on the 22nd. We'll see how it goes.

Immediately after surgery, I hear that you are not hungry at all....you have to force yourself to drink plenty of water. I hope I'm not hungry. I don't want to be hungry.

My surgery date is July 6th!! I'm a little concerned and excited. Any suggestions or comments? Please send me some support. Thank you!!!

Tomorrow is the day! Congrats! May it all go well for you. I am also in Texas and my surgery date is set for July 6th. Keep us posted.