I'm 2 days away from having soft food but today im having a really hard day.. I am STARVING! I'm so close to slipping in some food... I can't stand shakes anymore!

What's your progression plan for food?

That stage sucks! Hugs to you!!!

Ill move to soft foods so tuna, eggs, eggsalad, chicken salad, cheese, deli meats, chilli.

I know it's hard. I remember feeling like I was going to eat my own foot I was so hungry. I actually had to be on liquids for 4 weeks after surgery. A month with zero food sucked!

Remember, it's only 2 more days. You've come this far and you can totally make it just 2 more days. Think how proud of yourself you'll be once you make it past all this post op diet stuff!!

Be strong, you totally got this

Switch to a different liquid if your allowed? The last few days I was gagging on my protein shakes my body seemed to reject them. So I made really blended lentil soup and drunk smoothies. Switch something up maybe?

OMG this is exactly where I'm at, I'm so hungry just had some Greek yogurt, I can't wait until Monday. Is anyone having trouble with shortness of breath and trouble sleeping?

Just looked at your profile. You're 17 days post op? I'm not in a position to tell you to eat something your doctor says no to, but I can offer up some ideas to help you with wanting something solid. I make protein pudding using sf instant pudding, adding a couple of scoops of protein powder (I use bariatric advantage vanilla) and nonfat milk. Instead of getting 4 servings I get 5 this way and use them for snacks. It's semi liquid and if you take tiny bites, it should be fine. I was on solids by day 15, per my plan.

Thank you all for ur motivation and ideas! I fortunately my doctor won't allow anything other than water or crystal light and protein shakes. No pudding, jello, soups... 2 more days, 2 more days!

You can do it! You made it this far! Good luck, stay strong. Karen

Wow, I thought my doctor was strict. I was banded on the 15th and I am just now being allowed pudding and yogurt. Next week I am allowed "blended" soup or chili. I am so tired of shakes as well. You have two more days, remember the end game here. We all did this for better health and to lose those extra pounds by being able to take control. You have the control, you can do this. It is just two more days. Stay strong.

Oh wow .. I seen my nutrionist thursday after i was going crazy on clear liquids! She told me i was able to have full liquids and since i was having a teaspoon of applesauce in order to take meds i was allowed mushies/purees but i will be on these for the remainder of the time until i get filled i am 10 days post op

Hang in for 2 days and you will be happy you did! You can do it!

I agree with Missy. You will feel proud of yourself an accomplished. This is just one of many challenges that you want to be able to say "i did it"

Its only TWO more days. You can do it.

You can do it....look how long you waited to get your band...

Oh your gonna be so proud of yourself....try reading a book...or march around the house...if possible..go to bed early !

~hugs~

You can do it. Tomorrow dont hang around the house. Go do something to keep busy to make the time pass or sleep in. This part of it is a great accomplishment.