Help! I want to start pureed food bad. Had to do 2 weeks liquid pre opt and now been 1 week post opt liquids. Im suppose to wait untill May 27 then pureed food 2 weeks. This has been the hardest part for me so far. I have lost 50 pounds since 11/13.

Hang in there. The liquid diet really was the worst part. It really does get better.

Thank u

Hated the liquid diet. Still cant stand the sight of jello. Dont worry your almost there

If I never see another cup of split pea Soup, it'll be too soon. Yep, I remember my full liquid (4 weeks post op) stage very UNfondly. I thought I might starve. If I could sucked my arm thru a straw, I would've eaten it.

This time is a drop in the bucket. I'm telling u, it will be a bleep on the radar of ur life. It does get better. And don't even think about cheating and moving on sooner. The fear of damaging ur sleeve and yourself is too much to bear just for a taste of real food.

Hang in there. It could be worse. u could be on Clear Liquids....

Thank u all, reading the post has really encouraged me. I only have 6 days of liquid to go, I will live.

I'm six days post-op, and will hopefully be cleared for puree when I see my doctor next Tuesday. Although honestly, I'm not minding the full liquids too much. The clear liquids? Those I was getting a little tired of and I was glad to add some protein in, but my stomach hasn't wanted a whole lot other than water or juice anyway, so that makes it easier.

The first two weeks are a period of huge psychological adjustment, so I totally understand! We know full well our tummies don't want the food, its just our minds and mouths that want it.

Every time you're hungry for something, or you're craving, stop and think about what you're really hungry for. What will the food give you? You can't be physically hungry right now, so what is it you're looking for?

6 months out and I still do a little exercise when I crave something. I sit back and think about what it is I'm really hungry for, then write down the phrase "I'm hungry for ____, not ___." Today one of my exercises read "I'm hungry for control and comfort, not cookies" since my life has been a bit hectic the last few days. Some days it looks like this "I'm hungry for the feeling of a family bbq, not a sub sandwich." Look at what you're really hungry for and try to fill it. I promise it will help tremendously!

It is all a distant memory now. We have all been through this and you will survive it and be very happy. Keep busy.

With pre and post op I was 34 days on liquids. I embraced it and actually felt empowered that I could do it and do it well. Each day I made it a point to create something different from the plethora of broths and cream soups and protein powders and flavorings I had stocked up on. Pretty sure I never ate the same thing in all those days. Like Lindafromflorida said, it's now all a distant memory and I rocked it while I was there! You can too.... it's all about the attitude you choose to face it with.

6 months out and I still do a little exercise when I crave something. I sit back and think about what it is I'm really hungry for, then write down the phrase "I'm hungry for ____, not ___." Today one of my exercises read "I'm hungry for control and comfort, not cookies" since my life has been a bit hectic the last few days. Some days it looks like this "I'm hungry for the feeling of a family bbq, not a sub sandwich." Look at what you're really hungry for and try to fill it. I promise it will help tremendously!

I am going to have to borrow this exercise. It sounds like something that would help me immensely.