schatje01

Congrats! The first day is the hardest and that is already done and gone. I would say the first 3 - 4 days are the worst and then your body gets used to it. Instead of focusing on how hard the diet is to stick to, I would take the STRENGTH I felt when I could pass by fast food and not stop (even though I was STARVING!). When I was on the Post-Op diet, I was so PROUD of myself for not stopping and knew that each time I kept going, I knew I had the strength to get through the next few weeks of a liquid diet. I started my liquid diet the first week of December and was on it for 4 weeks - including Christmas and New Years! Was I perfect? Nope. Did I beat myself up for it? Nope. Again, I knew I was going to blow it on Christmas but made sure I was good all the other times. Remember, we are human and we are in the position we are in due to a lifetime of bad habits. That can't change overnite (otherwise most of us would not be here!). Take strength from the times you are good and focus on that and forget the times you are bad. Good Luck! And keep strong! :mad2: P.S. I am 6 weeks postop and have lost 42 lbs so far!

So, I am 2 weeks post op and its my birthday today. Well the entire family went to a lavish dinner, and although I did not eat what I normally do, I think I ate too much. It crept up on me as I thought I was doing well. I was wrong! I am feel extremely full and uncomfortable - although not any pain in my stomach. I am now afraid that I may have ate too much and will stretch the new pouch. I did a short walk and it helped. Did I do any damage? Anyone have any advice?!? Will I be okay? I will NEVER do that again! :thumbup:

I also has a similar situation happen to me. I felt the nurse practioner was pushing gastric bypass on me instead of the lap band that I wanted. I changed surgeons (after jumping through MANY hoops with insurance). I figured that this is such an emotional process to go through that I needed a team that would be behind me 100% and support me. I didn't want to second guess my decision through this process. Remember - your gut feeling is always the best aspect to trust. If you are not comfortable - go somewhere else! :thumbup:

January 8th for me. I am starting my liquid diet on 12/10 so no holiday fun for me. In a weird way, I am excited to start the diet as it means I am finally on the final road to surgery. Here's to Christmas 2009 and the shopping spree where clothes will finally fit me the way I want them to!