:blushing:Well it is only 9:08 and I am STARVING!!!!!!!!! I amd going to be a bear for the next 10 days for sure. I don't know how I can live without eating for 10 days. I am looking forward to some advise...

Hi e60! Do you have a band date this month too? I'm being done on the 28th!

I'm on my 10 day liquid diet too. I'm so HUNGRY! I ate egg yolks to help. I hope that counts as a liquid.

I only had one week of clear liquids I think I would have died too....I would have been so hungry.

I started mushy the 2nd week and this last for 2 1/2 weeks, then less mushy more chunky that is for 2 1/2 weeks then I go norm and I am suppose to have my first fill then

Good luck I did it an egg once during my liquid days.

Lisa

just got my papers have to see doc on tues to make surg date

Can I ask something really gross? I've NEVER had problems in the bathroom. Now that I'm on liquids- I drink protein shakes- when I need to "go", I get really bad stomach cramps and it's really painful- I'm in the bathroom for like 5-10 minutes. It used to take me like 30 seconds. Are you having any of these problems? Do you know how to alleviate it? I have my surgery MOnday and am worried about if the stomach cramps get worse or what? I'm so glad to have someone to talk to. I don't know ANYONE who has had this surgery.

Hi, Hope your feeling better. I had my lapband Aug 5th and my stomach was killing me and I didn't go for almost over a week. Actually I went when I started my Stage 2 of the diet......I started only for one week liquids which included nothing but broth, sugar free jello, water and crystal light. Week two mushy foods and my protein shakes. Then I went finally. But you could have gas....they do blow you up in your stomach....it does have to come out. If it's really hurting you call the doctors on Monday and see what you should do.

Did you stay over night or same day? I was over night. I could have done two days in the hospital I think I would have felt better....I have been so sore were my port is. Good Luck

Lisa

Maybe it is gas but I haven't even had the surgery yet. I get my surgery this Mon. Aug. 5. That's why I'm freaking out over all the pain but you're probably right. It's gas, my poor stomach is used to being packed with food and now it's got only liquids. Talking like this comforts me so much. Thanks.

The protein shakes can cause constipation or diahorrea (Go figure). you could try adding Benefibre to a shake and see if that helps. It may just be constipation!

Hope you are doing better. So many things are about to change. I had my surgery on the 14th. While I have been on this liquid stage before and after surgery I have had several days of no BM but it is looking a little more regular. This experience is like learning to feed a brand new baby. I am getting to go back to the very beginning of my life of food and begin all over again. I hope to be off of all liquids in less than a week and move from my "formula"stage to my "baby food" stage with mushies.

Don't hesitate to call your doctor about any concerns. We are courageous women who are going to become healthier, stronger and sassier.

Carol

I start mine tomorrow. Been sitting here for the last 2 hours trying to figure out a menu as my doc will want to see my food diary. Trying to get in the amount of carbs, proteins he wants me to get daily is really difficult.

But the beginning of the diet means I AM REALLY CLOSE TO MY SURGERY DATE!! I am so excited. Christmas will really be hard...

Good luck to all! Every time I feel a hunger pang, I will say a prayer for all the December Bandsters!:laugh:

I started my pre diet today. I'm starving!! doc has me on Sugar Busters diet. I will be banded Jan. 8. I am excited and a little apprehensive at the same time. :thumbup: I know I have a fatty liver and may need to do the liquid diet instead of Sugar Busters. What type of liquids are you allowed?

I didn't have to do a liquid diet before my surgery which was Aug 5th. I had to do it after and it was just jello, tea, coffee, for the first week...I can't remember what else then I went on to pudding, yogurt and protein shakes for like almost three weeks after, then mushie food. There are still times now that I will only have pudding, oatmeal, cream of wheat and my protein shake for a few days....I still can't eat like Chicken, Turkey or beef...I try but it gets stuck. Good luck to you it's right around the corner. You are going to be so happy afterwards....it's the best thing I ever did. I am so happy I went for it.

Good luck. Bringing the New Year in just right. lol :hurray:

Thank you lisafitz for the info. How often does the food get stuck and does it always hurt alot? :hurray:

I am on day 17 of liquid diet. taking liquid vitamins and feeling ok,,,,,,am I eating enough?

friend... How many calories are you getting in a day and are you doing any form of exercise?

Brad