Ohhhh my ! It's my first day of 7 for clear liquids !! I think I'm gonna be really crazy by the end of week!!!! Ha ha ! Lord give me strength!

this is the hardest part but just keep drinking everything and often. I mde a big pot of chicken broth it was better then store bought. Dont get to hungry becaus eyou will then eat something fast that you shouldt and it will hurt, of course you wont do it again for awhile. rest and heal

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I find it helps to spread out your food intake where possible. For example first week post op I could have broth and protein shakes (plain no fruit). I would have a cup of broth (find a small coffee cup that is only 8 oz so you don't have to measur all the time) and an hour later the shake.

Yikes -- that was the toughest part of this whole process! But seven days is not that long in the big scheme of things, and you can tough it out. The two things that really helped me during my clear liquid diet were carring bouillion cubes in my purse (so I could make one for myself anywhere I was) and avoiding being around other people who were eating.

I had to fly (to Monterrey, Mexico for my surgery) during my clear liquids, and the worst part was when they served food to the other passengers! I thought I was going to freak out and eat something! But I didn't -- I made a bouillion cube and drank it, and it helped me to get through the moment.

Just keep your eyes on the prize and you'll be fine. AND... if you haven't done it yet, take your measurements and a bunch of before photos! You are going to want them later, and you're sure to lose a bunch of weight this week -- take them as soon as you can if you haven't yet! Also, maybe spend this week thinking about (and writing down, if that's helpful to you) what you're going to do to make sure you succeed with your band. I wrote one out before my surgery -- feel free to take a look at it (here is a LINK) if you are interested!

BTW, today is my 4th Bandiversary!! So, I'm posting a bit more than usual on this site and thought I'd see if I could pass on some of what I've learned to newer bandsters! This was definitely one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've been at goal for 2+ years, and it feels fantastic.

With best wishes for your success,

Catherine

Thank u so much for your kind words !!! I think my mind and stomach is getting the hint !!!" it is hard . But I have a big goal ... I have been battling infertility due to pcos for 12 years !!! I think this is my last option ! Plus I want to be healthy !!!! Gods luck to everyone !

And Catherine happy anniversary !!!!