Having a tough day today. 9 days since I was banded. I am required by my surgeon to do 30-35 days of clear liquid fast.

So far it has been easy. I have made my own tasty broths, ham, chicken. I have been filling myself up with Water and the odd cranberry juice. That is about it.

I have been OK with this until today.

Waaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I want to eat what I am preparing for my dh and kids.

Please feel sorry for me.:cry

did any one get head pain

i was banded 8/2 and i still have head pain.

Surprisingly no.

But my dear banded for 2 years now friend, told me that she knew her (overeating prior to banding) was her stress relief. She knew this as she was getting terrible neck and head pain. So she concluded that is was referred stress that was previously released by overeating.

It did eventually go away.

I hope you can find some relief...

hugs

sigh...........day 15 of my 30-35 day clear liquid fast. I am not drinking enough Water. It is hot in my part of the world and I need to focus on drinking 3X the water. I am drinking close to a liter, but should be taking in almost 3 liters. So that is my focus today.

I made some beautiful chicken broth last night, added onion and celery for flavour. Smells so good, my 3 kittens follow me around begging.

For the first time I also made some sf Jello. I will try some of that later. that is a big thrill for me, considering I have lived on clear broth and water, one serving of juice per day....that is all.

So I guess I can tick off my 1/2 way mark. I don't think I will even try for 35 days as I am almost 6 ft tall and I am losing weight stupid fast. But for now, I am OK with this.

Difficulty level today about a 3.

Anyone else want to chime in here, I'd love to hear how it is going for you.

Cheers

Hee, hee. You know I can sympathize! I'm off to make my morning coffee and hope that holds me 'til a yummy vegetable broth soup for lunch.

Good for you Gilly! You are right on my heels. Good for you on the weight loss....hugs

I am on day 4 of pretty much Clear liquids before banding on Wednesday. I spend most of the day confused whether I want to throw up or eat everything in site. Its a confusing feeling not knowing if its hunger or just plain old sick to my stomach. I slacked on taking my Vitamins the last couple days and woke up this morning at 4am with charlie horses in my calf. Thats one way to remind myself to take them!! Having my morning coffee has seemed to be my only time that I dont feel like a deprived freak. At the lunch table at work, we all eat together and me and my broth next to burger and fries suprisingling wasnt as hard as I thought. I have lost 6 pounds in 4 days.

Thanks for the thread!! I know it sucks, but misery always seeks company!! hehehe.....

I am on day 4 of pretty much clear liquids before banding on Wednesday. I spend most of the day confused whether I want to throw up or eat everything in site. Its a confusing feeling not knowing if its hunger or just plain old sick to my stomach. I slacked on taking my Vitamins the last couple days and woke up this morning at 4am with charlie horses in my calf. Thats one way to remind myself to take them!! Having my morning coffee has seemed to be my only time that I dont feel like a deprived freak. At the lunch table at work, we all eat together and me and my broth next to burger and fries suprisingling wasnt as hard as I thought. I have lost 6 pounds in 4 days.

Thanks for the thread!! I know it sucks, but misery always seeks company!! hehehe.....

Oh man, do I feel for you sitting at the lunch room table. I am in pain feeding my family, dh and 3 young kids. I actually enjoy cooking for them, but I sure have to remind myself not to shove food in while preparing. ha!

Keep it up girl. It hurts but it has so been worth it so far. Good loss and happy fasting.

Thanks! I actually havent been cooking for the crew here...I think for a week or so he can handle it. He has been great, even hiding the trash so I dont get sad smelling kfc buckets! haha...I did cook him Breakfast this morning, which was the first cooking I have done since going off food. It was a little tough. I was eyeing the eggs, even though I dont like eggs!

Thanks for the support! Not being able to eat is horrible!~

Thanks! I actually havent been cooking for the crew here...I think for a week or so he can handle it. He has been great, even hiding the trash so I dont get sad smelling kfc buckets! haha...I did cook him breakfast this morning, which was the first cooking I have done since going off food. It was a little tough. I was eyeing the eggs, even though I dont like eggs!

Thanks for the support! Not being able to eat is horrible!~

Well and I see you are preband, so cheers my broth to you. I don't know how I would have faired preband. At least post band my stomach must be in such shock that it can't decide whether or not it wants food.

I am greatful to be weaned off sugar and carbs though. That is the real benefit to fasting, no cravings.

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good job - you are doing great. My dr wouldn't let me have egg drop soup but I did get won ton soup and just had the broth. It was a great diversion. This will pass and life will be great. If someone told me I would be this small, I never would have believe them. Hang in there. Celeste

Thanks Celeste, very supportive comment.

Day 15, that means I am 1/2 way there. Don't know whether or not to laugh or cry.

Had a real tough time last night. Made some sf Jello, that was new and nice to add. Yes, sick of broth already, but will try other ways of sprucing it up. Garlic, basil, juice....

But I am happy as the scale keeps dropping.

Now can someone tell me WHY I am watching the food Network?????

Food network? I cant even see a Dominos commercial without frothing at the mouth!!

Day 16 and I feel physically hungry at times. If I drink my broth during those times, I fell better after, so must focus on that.

16 days means I am more than 1/2 way there. Went to Walmart today and looked at the Slimfast drinks, but I am not ready to go off my surgeon's recommendations yet.

So will drink my Water and watch the scale dip again.

Paulax--

You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are over 1/2 way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoooo!! Keep do visualizing of how hot your gonna loook!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ANd how much better you will feel!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -73lbs

The Day of surgery my Dr. had me on liquids but not clear. The hosp served me cream of chicken soup, custard, tea, milk, and something Else but I cant remember 2 years ago..I had to do liquids for 2 weeks then mushies 2 weeks then solids 1 week then mt first fill and continue solids.

I have thought about doing a fasting, but every time I try I slip! I can not cook for the family and do a fast I am so weak ( I think you are doing a great job being true to your liquid stage!

Congrats!

Nana~

Hi!

I watch the Food Channel as a diversion when I cannot eat much...it works for me! Maybe you're like that, too! It's not torture at all, but I know it is for some.

You are doing great...way to hang tough, Paula!