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Well, I am still on a liquid diet until Tuesday, when I get to eat soft food. I was banded April 21st. I have found that if I mix sugar free chocolate syrup with my vanilla atkins advantage it doesn't taste to bad and doesn't leave a real bad after taste. I tried the chocolate brand and found the sugar free chocolate syrup helps the taste as well. Also, ask your doctor if he is going to give you pictures of your band after it is installed. It will also show your pretty liver. I have to admit sticking to a liquid diet after surgery is a lot easier than before the surgery.

Hello, This my first time here. My surgery is tomorrow April 21st at 9:30 am. My doctor had me on a high Protein, low carb diet until 2 days before my surgery and then 2 days of Clear liquids. I am allowed Water, diet zero caloire and zero carb liquids. sugar free jellow, sugar free popsicles, crystal ligth, propel, bouillon (low salt), and no calorie liquids like coffee and unsweatened tea. It has been easier than I thought, but I am cranky and making 100 trips to the restroom. My doctor showed me pictures of what happens to the liver if it doesn't shrink. Not a pretty sight.:thumbup: My insurance company required 6mths with the doctor before being approved. I have lost 35lbs already.