I just finished day 9 of the all liquid diet pre op - I have 5 more days to go and CAN"T take it anymore - I've lost 13 lbs - I need a break - I already decided - Tomorrow night, I'm going to buy myself a big fat juicy steak and smother it in sauteed onions! It my last chance to eat real food! Tell me its ok!!!! Tom in Seattle:cursing:

Hey--I'm right there with you! I started mine yesterday and you've made it longer than I did with wanting to cheat! I think I'm gonna have to start have a few noodles in my chicken broth because I just need a little substance! It's not so much the idea that I'm starving or craving--it's just that I WANT something other than LIQUID and jello!!!! I don't even know if I'm supposed to have Campbell's chicken noodle soup broth because it's not truly just broth--but I hate just regular ol broth---but i figure it's better than burgers and fries--at least as far as the surgeon will be concerned. I'm waiting for my doctor's office to open so I can call them to ask. Anyway--write me any time if you're sufferin'--I'll suffer with you! When is your surgery? Mine is Thursday, the 20th!

hi tom- just a suggestion here... if you get the steak- just chew it and spit it out. it gets your craving taken care of without actually eating it. just an idea!

Thanks for the reply - I get my band on Tuesday 3/18 - can't wait - still holding strong with the liquid diet - but want real food so bad - try tomatoe soup - its allowed with my doc - and it does help. will look for you in the post op forums! Best to you.

Tom in seattle

started adding noodles in--just a few and a few pieces of the chicken--wow...i feel like i am eating a feast again! It's a nice treat!!! Also--can you have pickles? No calories, no fat, no sugars, only sodium--hmmm...i wonder?!?!