J in Vermont

thinned creak of wheat (with 1% milk) and a thin lentil soup are keeping me going so far.

i just had some cream of wheat today. It tasted good after days of juice and jello. Something with some substance. got full quickly. i too am happy with the honeymoon weight loss. seems like i wake up to 1-1.5 lbs down every morning. I imagine that is about to end since my caloric intake will be up with full liquids.

Hi all, My clear Fluid diet ends tonight. I'm wondering what ideas people have for the full liquid diet. I feel like I've been doing liquid for so long, its getting tiring. I would love some suggestions for full liquid diets. - J

Day 2 for me today. I cant even drink clear liquids i start to feel tight in my chest. I'm told day 5 i will be on full liquids.

this is so encouraging. Just got banded yesterday. Good to the see all your great results.

Oh, really???? Kinda skewed observation of today's events...:wink2: -The family.

How does family decide to support my last day of pre-op misery? By making my most favorite dishes and I get to have some canned soup. Oh not to mention.. some advice about how i should stay true to my pre-op diet. Is this is a sign of things to come. I'd better be prepared.:wink2::smile2:

I know. Best wishes to all. My surgery is Nov 1st. a little anxious... make that a lot!

Thank you for all the helpful comments... keep 'em coming

@trishfish: you are impressive and inspirational. how far out from surgery are you now? Are still losing weight or maintenance? Thank you.

Hi all, I am now a week away from surgery date. I wanted to know from post op folks... when were you able to begin exercise. The surgeon told me that i can begin walking the day after surgery, but when can you begin jogging or doing weights/machines at the gym? Thanks, - J

Surgery date is fast approaching... Nov 1st! havent started my pre-op liquid diet yet. plan to begin Tuesday which will be 7-days before surgery. I did a trial 3 day liquid which was a requirement by insurance. I lost 4 lbs during this time. was it just a shock to the system of dropping caloric intake to 1200/day, or is it something others are experiencing as well. I wonder how much weight most people lose from preop liquid through the post op liquid (before you can eat blended foods) May be i should've posted this on post op forums.

I am scheduled for Nov 1st. excited and anxious all at once.