Ok, a bit of an exaggeration I know but it sure feels like it sometimes. I was just banded on Monday 11/08/10 and am in the clear liquid phase of my post op diet until 11/15/10:frown:

Then it is on to two weeks of full liquids until 11/29/10:mad:

I thought I could do this but I am having my doubts. If I see one more cup of broth:eek:

You can do it, one guy was on clearn liquids for 21 days prior and two weeks after. Just remember that this will soon be a memory. It is the mental part that is the hardest.

I understand you to the fullest. I am feeling the same way...so when my mom made chili, I ate some of the juice off of it. It was good but now my stomach feels weird. I am on a liquid diet with 5 prtein shakes a day and 64 ozs of water...Only been able to get down 1 whole shake and 2 bottles of water so far but hopefully that will change...we can do it. We went this far might as well keep on going.

BandedDude - you can do this! It is the hardest part of the journey. But the end result is so worth it! Looking back, it's hard to imagine I had the mental willpower to do it, but I did because I wanted it so much. Keep your focus on the long term while you are in the liquid/mushie/soft food stage. Then you can start to make short term goals that are attainable.

And GOOD LUCK! The best advice I can give you is to keep busy and distract yourself. It does help!

I know broth stinks I'm on my 2 week pre-op my doctor today said to buy cup-a-soup or chicken noodle and strain it then at least you have more flavor. Even beef flavor if I wanted. I know it not a huge help but it might give you more flavor.

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Hey man, I know what you mean. I am just 2 weeks post op. trust me when i tell you it gets better. Just remember why you started this journey and think of how you will feel when you at your goal weight.

"You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there."

My doctor let me test myself trying some foods just days after surgery so good luck and stay with it if done right you will feel better in months I'm 3 months post and down 66 feeling amazing

Chill...........you are not the first to do this .Its for your benefit so relax. You'll be on to mushies before you know it !