I started back work today and was able to work from home, so that helped a lot. Working from the couch (TV OFF) all day in a comfy position sure helps... Tomorrow will be back in the office and at the cube.. weeeee

I "ate" almost exclusively Atkins Shakes today and that worked fine. I did have some more very odd feelings in my gut... I think my body is still adjusting to the band and of course I am sure I still have inflamed tissues. It still ranges from just a general feeling of a big lump in my throat to real pain (4-5) that passes in about 20-30 seconds. I know some of it is me pushing some boundries too.

I ended up taking some more liquid advil (kids grape) to help with some of the inflamation I was suspecting and it seemed to help a bit.

Amy just made me a banana protein smoothy and it seems to be going down just fine in small sips. mmmmmmmm Once I'm fully healed and ready to start on proper foods I'll of course miss these liquid calories, but hey, enjoying them now...

If you are pre-op, just know that you can get through it.. I've certainly done my fair share of "what did I do" in my mind, but they are fleeting and each day gets a bit better.. It's the journey, not the moment.

I'm glad to hear you are doing well. I hope your first day back to work is fun. LOL Your protein shakes don't have to become a thing of the past because it will be your safe food when things are getting stuck, if you hit a plateau or just get tired of food or don't know what to eat.