Ok...so I'm 6days into my liquid diet! It's getting easier, but I still have those moments were I crave food. My doctor has put me on a chicken broth, popsicles, and slim-fast diet.:thumbdown:lol.. I'm getting close to my surgery date which is Aug 14th:thumbup:. Any advice on what to expect next? Is there any one from Chicago that's getting banded by Dr. Rossett?:tongue2:

Hi Crystal - I'm on day 16 of my pre-op diet. Was only supposed to be 2 weeks, but I ended up getting really sick (bronchitis, double ear infection). Not sure if it had anything to do with the diet, but I've got to think that my immunity system was weakened by the lack of real food. Your diet sounds similar to mine. No popsicles for me, but I was allowed 2 cups of veggies and unlimited sugar free Jello. All I can say is that drinking Water has helped me. I drink enormous amounts of it when I'm hungry and chew sugarless gum! I'm on liquids for another 10 days after surgery, but get to have tomato Soup and I'm really excited about that!

Good luck!!

Jen

Hey Crystal, I don't have the same doctor as you, but I'm about an hour and a half north of Chicago. I'm on day three of my pre-op diet, and so far so good. I have had cravings for food, but so far sugar-free gum, sugar-free popsicles and jello have saved the day. My diet is similar to yours (atkins shake breakfast and lunch dinner lean protein and veggies). Congrats on the loss of 16 lbs! I'm getting banded two days before you.

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement!

AbbyPoo...WOw let me know how your surgery go's!!

Jenny.. WOW you're almost done with your liquid diet! When is your surgery date?

Hi Crystal - my surgery is tomorrow!! Can't believe it!!! Whoo hoo!

i'm starving! i'm on my pre-op diet only allowed 4 cans of slimfast a day and sugarfree jello! this is day 3 and 9 days to go. the last 2 days before surgery, i have to have clear broth and apple juice only. been eating ice cubes yum! so yes, i'm having trouble. i still have to cook for my family.(the hardest part) lisa6