I have to laugh - I hated the liquid diet and protein shakes so much. I tried several different types, but there wasn't one that I could say I enjoyed. So each morning for breakfast I would hold my breath and drink it down. YUCK! I was supposed to stay on the liquids for a full 7 days, but just couldn't do it so on day 4 I started on pureed tuna with a lot of lite Helman's Mayo. Boy, that was a life saver. Then I added 1 real egg with the equivalent of a whole egg with egg whites scrambled in Smart Balance spread. I had no problems after that and haven't had a cup or even a spoonful of soup since.

My surgery was on June 21st and I still haven't needed a fill yet. I know when I do have a fill I have to do liquids again, and I am not looking foward to it.

We have all been there, do what you feel is right for your body. Good luck, fellow bandster.

Yeah!! funny story of my first day on Mushies...was sitting at the dinner table ready to eat some mash potato.My son looked at me a says (Mom,what are you doing) well,I took a spoon full of my mushie and looked at it like if I was making love to it!! lol.. thats when you learn to appreciate your food..Best of luck