Caroline84

Hi! Okay, so I've survived one week. (no pb-I think that's the term used here- thus far, which I'm happy about). And although I'm sure this has been covered before, I was wondering exactly what I can have as I approach my 7th day since surgery aside from... Clear broth Tomato creamy Soup Gatorade/diluted juices sugar free juices/jellos/popsicles Water The first 3-4 days after surgery I barely had anything. I was in a lot of pain and couldn't handle much. Now that I'm doing better, I feel like I'm starving. Of course, I'll resort to broth for dinner (with some mild spices to give it some flavor) if nothing else is allowed...but does anyone have any other ideas as to what's "allowed" during this precious liquid time of our lives? I would love to hear your ideas. Thanks! =) Caroline Oh and p.s. -I've lost 12lbs since surgery 1 week ago. :whoo:

Hi... Well, I recently (and randomly) discovered this and I'm not sure what I could take out of it but there's no harm in trying, I suppose. I'm 23 years old and I'm scheduled to have a lapband surgery this coming Tuesday. Needless to say, I'm really scared ...not just by one particular aspect of it, but of everything, from the actual surgery, to the idea of the foreign element in my body, to realistically transforming my diet or getting sick. It all seems so overwhelming.:think Any words of advice from anyone who's experienced this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Thank you guys for the words of encouragment. I still know, being the sissy sensitive girl that I am that I'll definitely be crying on the day of surgery lol...but i'm sure it will be worth it and best of luck to all of you as well :eek: