Hi Folks,

Banded in November and I am having a difficult time staying focused. I definitely need a fill. Had trouble scheduling my appt and have to wait another 2 wks! I really want to do a couple of liquid diet days, I was wondering, for those that do this, what do you have and how much do you drink.

I thought a Protein shake, some clear broths, like what I followed right after surgery only more than 2 oz at a time.

Any suggestions?

I'm just curious, why are you doing a liquid diet? You need protein and the nutrients real food provides, a liquid diet is usually counter productive unless you have a slip or have stretched your pouch.

I seem to be overeating and thought a day or two to get control again. I have had 2 fills and I have been so hungry the last week and half. I just need to gain control of my eating again.

I seem to be overeating and thought a day or two to get control again. I have had 2 fills and I have been so hungry the last week and half. I just need to gain control of my eating again.

Which I understand, but being on liquids is only going to make you hungrier and more prone to over eating because of it.

If I were in your shoes, I'd increase your Protein. Protein really does fill you up a lot better than anything else.

Thanks, I will try that.

I heard of the five day pouch test, it gets u back on track. Haven't tried it myself since I'm a month outa surgery. Just google it. It's on a website for the banded. Good luck.

Here is the link

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

i see no reason to go all liquids....just start eating better.....and in your allotted amounts....protein is what keeps you full (in my opinion) and i agree with mis......you can choose to eat better or choose not too... you are way stronger than you realize.

I am right there with you. I was banded in January and I am feeling out of control. I am still sticking to portion control (for the most part) but it is what I am eating that is bad. We eat out a lot and I want what my family gets and so I do. I read the article from up above and I think that is exactly what I need to get going again.

thanks everyone