...and I have to say I'm a little nervous. I only have to do it for 10 days but geesh, if this was going to be easy, I wouldn't be fat in the first place!! I feel very confident that I won't mess it up or cheat, it's my nature and strong will to follow through. I'm just a little nervous though. I know hunger isn't going to kill me but it does make me uneasy, like many of you - food is a comfort to me. Well...here goes the security blanket! Wish me well.

Well, I am still on a liquid diet until Tuesday, when I get to eat soft food. I was banded April 21st. I have found that if I mix sugar free chocolate syrup with my vanilla atkins advantage it doesn't taste to bad and doesn't leave a real bad after taste. I tried the chocolate brand and found the sugar free chocolate syrup helps the taste as well. Also, ask your doctor if he is going to give you pictures of your band after it is installed. It will also show your pretty liver. I have to admit sticking to a liquid diet after surgery is a lot easier than before the surgery.

hang in there. I personally don't have an appetite yet. I did on Mon & Tues when I had the bowel prep. I was banded on 4/23.

Are you unable to burp? I am.

hey sister! Congrats. I am still getting all my ducks in a row for my financing. It is looking promising.