guys how did yall do it i have been on this liquid diet for a week now and in the begining it wasnt so bad because i was still a little loopy from the surgery but now i feel better so its harder for me to keep to this liquid diet i just want to chew sumthing how did you get thru this stage its so hard these protien drinks are killing me i am so tired of drink protein its not funny any suggestions on how to get through the food cravings

I hear you I am day 5 and felt that way day 2. My surgeon told me to try and stick with the diet but he said it all depends on your body and band and what you can handle. I started sugar free jello on day 3 and today I am starting yogurt and sugar free pudding. Im tolerating things okay I'm down 10 lbs , so I guess hang on and it will get better!!

Good for you for sticking with it - even though it is hard. Don't disobey your surgeon's orders without clearing it through him/her first.

I don't have many suggestions for you other than to try to vary your shakes a bit - if possible. Can you get some other flavors? Are you allowed broth or a small amount of low sugar fruit juice?

aagghh I feel the same way! I'm so tired of soup, jello and pudding!! I have a 3 year old and my husband is deployed so I still have to cook and feed my son...it's so hard b/c I want to eat with him!! Heck right now I'd kill for a small bowl of cottage cheese!! I"m so ready for the 'mushy' stage!! I was banded on the 19th so I still have a way to go....

I hear ya mate! I'm at day 13 post surgery! 1 more day til next stage and trust me it's hard... Got to the point where I would prefer not to eat at all than another shake... So swapped it up for some liquid yoghurts, V8 juices, soups, chewed gum and up & go's! Made the world of difference... Hang in there u will be at day 14 before you know it!

yo can chew gum i didnt know omg im going to go get a pack right now

I hear ya mate! I'm at day 13 post surgery! 1 more day til next stage and trust me it's hard... Got to the point where I would prefer not to eat at all than another shake... So swapped it up for some liquid yoghurts, V8 juices, soups, chewed gum and up & go's! Made the world of difference... Hang in there u will be at day 14 before you know it!

My surgeon told me no chewing gum because of the air you consume when chewing and can cause to get inside band and stretch it.

Mine had no issues and chewing gum can help with getting the bowels moving as well...