Drowning

[BandedDude 0]

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:

[Cangel76 1]

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.

[lashonda23 0]

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.

[emjay 8]

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!

[poppieswife 0]

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.

[Mariasha 3]

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[BandedDude 0]

Signature?

[txrckcrwlr 0]

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.

[Mariasha 3]

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

[LanceBijeaux 6]

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

[LarraineM 6]

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 !