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Yep, my surgeon, is one of the strictest. I am required to do 30-35 days of clear liquids. No juice, no dairy, strictly Water, broth, more water, some more broth and even some broth. Heck, most days I'd die for a Carnation instant breakfast. I do complain, see my liquid fast support thread, but I am eternally greatful for this opportunity, maybe the ONLY opportunity to lose this quickly. I have to focus on it as being a very short time in my hopefully very long and healthy life. For example, I was very strict as to what I took into my body for the 9 months X 3 children that I carried. It was worth the effort to see 3 beautiful healthy children born of my body. And just look at my stats. Whohoo! By no means do I find this easy. I am ticking off the days to mushies on my daily calendar. You might even catch me crying in my thread. I want to encourage you to do what your surgeon suggests. You will survive and time will go by anyway. You will feel more powerful and successful if you follow your plan. Hugs and keep checking in. Excellent posts above....hugs to all....... PS, my very small in stature Chinese doctor says in his very strong accent, about my upcoming post fast diet.... '1/2 teacup, that is all 1/2 teacup of food.'

Surprisingly no. But my dear banded for 2 years now friend, told me that she knew her (overeating prior to banding) was her stress relief. She knew this as she was getting terrible neck and head pain. So she concluded that is was referred stress that was previously released by overeating. It did eventually go away. I hope you can find some relief... hugs

Hilarious! I will remember that one. BTW, too much information ahead ............it's good for gas too.

Awwwww, good for you Gilbert. You sound so positive. I have to warn you, for me days 8 - 11 were hard ones, then it became easier again. Day 14 for me now and it seems easier again. Keep it up girl and let us know how it is going.

Great thread. I can't help but imagine the money we will save in a lifetime of eating small meals and ordering appetizers. 'Oh no thanks, I just couldn't possibly.' hahhahaha

Two full weeks now and the scale reads I am down 20 pounds. 20 pounds of what I don't know, and 20 pounds of what I don't care. hahaha As my siggy says, it is gone. I had surgery again yesterday. Went under general. I felt like a Mac Truck hit me but feel remarkably well today. I am never sick from generals, just feel like I slept for 7 years, which us moms of young children need every once in a while. A good rest. So my feet and hands show a Water retention, just like after my lap band surgery, but that too will go away. As for the fasting, never had even one problem yesterday as I was in bed, just thirsty. The tough times are coming up in the next few weeks. I have clear liquid fasted for 14 days now. Hm, that means I am almost 1/2 way there. Honest, it IS hard, but when the pounds just drop off like nothing, I am encouraged to go the full 30 - 35 days. WHO HOO! Any other liquid fasters in our midst? I'd love to hear from you.

2 weeks out to the day now. Had a gynecological surgery yesterday, so general anesthesia all over again. Everything went well, I feel fine, but I am swollen again. BUT the good news is, in 2 weeks I have lost 20 pounds of water or whatever I don't care, it is just gone. THAT makes up for everything.

Great thread, thanks for all the info.

WHO HOO GILBERT!!!!!!!!!!! Good for you girl. I am on day 12 of my clear liquid fast now. I am being very strick as The Wiz is expecting us. Yes, he seems to be one of the strictest on this board that I can see for sure. Some days, I too just don't know HOW we are going to make 30 days.........but we can take each day as it comes. I am cooking and serving my dh and children. I don't mind that really, but damn, every once in awhile I really feel hunger and WANT. But every day I do this is a victory for me. And yes the weight loss IS awsome, so lets keep focusing on that. hugs and hope to meet you again. I go for my first fill Aug 21 how about you?

THANK YOU MELODY! I am just about over another day. I like bedtime, because then I don't have to deal with it anymore. AND I get to weigh myself in the morning. Hey, LOVE YOUR STATS GIRL. Success stories like your are what keep me going.....hugs and thanks

I don't know HOW you are doing it, but if someone told me I had to fast BEFORE the surgery, I just don't know....so I am in great admiration to all of you pre band fasters....who wee! Cheers with my broth to you.

Day 12 her Vince. I too have lost close to 20 pounds but won't claim it until Friday which will be 2 weeks to the day. Just like you. I am having very hard times during the day, but when I get through them, I feel so proud of myself. I keep reminding myself of the Red Massai tribe in Africa who live solely on cow's blood and cheese made from the blood and urine. ewwwwwww these are very strong men who walk all day long. Also, of the stoopid show Survivor. They all survive and so will I. Anyway, just comparing notes. I also feel very proud of my accomplishment after only 12 days and will ride this wave as long as I possibly can. I see my surgeon on August 21 for my first fill and he wants me to eat something after to see how it goes down. So I guess that will break my liquid fast before my 35 days are up. Good luck with your appointment Vince. Onto day 12.

Just journaling here, just ignore me. Day 11. Had some very difficult moments day before yesterday and yesterday to some extent. BUT, every day I manage to stay on plan, I feel like I have made an accomplishment. So onward I go. The weightloss is amazing and that is what keeps me going, I love seeing the scale move. Feeling almost back to normal. Going for walks daily. Determined to make this work.

Good luck with your decision. I for another one, think you will be WAY more healthy and emotionally happy with a lap band. There are many posts on this board, including mine, that say how fearful we are of dying on the table, even a few of us who thought of jumping off the table in the surgical room and running away. ha I am so glad I didn't. I too am happy for my 3 children, age 6, 8 and 11, that they will soon have a healthier mother who will most likely live longer and healthier 100 pounds thinner....(haven't lost that yet, but I plan on it.) hugs and keep us up on your decision.

My surgeon said not to worry about calories and Protein in the fasting stage following surgery. He says our body is using all our fat stores and not to worry. I am with Jack. I am enjoying my nice homemade chicken stock.

I got through another day Vince, how'd you do?

Well my dear, you ARE such a strong person. I feel that this is a journey I am doing by myself. I haven't told anyone other than my dh and a coupld of friends, one of whom has had the very same surgery with the same surgeon. I admire you and have a wonderful time convalescing in beautiful Mexico. Ha, ixnae on the piercing and tat....you have gone one better, a band....:clap2:

Lizzilo, are you alone or is there someone there to hold your hand? wish I was there to hold your hand..........hmmmmmmmm Mexico......... hugs....... you will do fine...........

Thanks, 6 weeks it is.

forgot to ask my surgeon. I have an inviting pool in my backyard and a hot tub. What recommendations did you get from your doc? I will phone my surgeon in the morning. I figure when the incisions are closed???? Which they are not, still some scabbing.

Awwwwwwwww congratulations Lizzilo, that is so exciting. I pray your surgery goes as easily and the pain is as little as I felt 9 days ago....... hugs, hugs, hugs.....

No liquid proteiin drinks. No milky fluids. sigh I am damned determined to do this. Your comments and suggestions are all so helpful. I made a REALLY awsome chicken broth. First I fried the chicken backs in butter and garlic and onion, then boiled it with shredded zuchinni and carrots. It tastes wonderful. Then I cooked tacos for my family, drool, with sour cream, salsa and shredded cheese and lettuce, THEN I made my 11 year old on request, a zuchinni boat. Slice zuchinni in half hallow center a bit and fill with sun dried tomatos, garlic, feta cheese, fresh basil, topped with mozarella. YOU SHOULD SMELL MY HOUSE. THEN, I used the other half of the zuchinni to make fried zuchinni, justa lika mia Italian grandmother used to do. :cries into broth: it all smelled so good......... :cries into Water bottle: It will be worth it won't it. Might just sneak in a popsicle in now That's clear when melted damn it.:nervous lol

Thanks FD, I will do that.

When will it be gone?:cry I am 9 days out and my shoulder hurts particularily at night. I am walking every day, maybe 20 minutes. Maybe I should walk more? I just want it gone. Also, I don't remember my stomach sticking out this far ever. Does the abdomen swell after this surgery?

Having a tough day today. 9 days since I was banded. I am required by my surgeon to do 30-35 days of clear liquid fast. So far it has been easy. I have made my own tasty broths, ham, chicken. I have been filling myself up with Water and the odd cranberry juice. That is about it. I have been OK with this until today. Waaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I want to eat what I am preparing for my dh and kids. Please feel sorry for me.:cry