tehchaymommy

Does anyone know if you can stretch your pouch by taking in too many liquids? I can still take a gulp of water in without discomfort, and I am concerned that I may stretch the pouch already. I am 11 days post op.

Thank you so much for all of the support. I have really learned how strong and determined I am after this past week. I even cooked some of my favorite meals for my family and sat there at the table with them without even thinking about trying a bite. That was tough. We have a vacation now for the next week which I am sure will be just as tough with temtations, but I really think I should be OK. My doctor is like a drill sergeant and demands that we follow the specific diet, so I am grateful to have someone put me in my place. If it makes me healthier...I can deal! Good luck to all of you too.:biggrin:

The diet must be doing it's job as I have lost 15 pounds in 7 days.

The clear liquid diet must be doing good. I weighed myself this morning, 1 week post op and.....I have lost 15 pounds so far. Whoooo Hooooo!!! I am trying to stay as true to the clear liquids as possible. Today I get to start having milk, tomato juice, and creamed soups. Yeah for variety.

Great idea. Thanks.

Currently clear liquids only. 3 meals a day each meal consisting of 3 tbsp broth, 3 tbsp protien drink, and 3 tbsp of sugar free jello. Also allowed a sugar free popsicle and unlimited sugar free clear drinks.

I cannot bear to eat the 3 tbsp broth, 3 tbsp protien drink, and 3 tbsp of sugar free jello. It makes me sick just to think about them. The only think I want to eat are sugar free popsicles, hot herbal decaf tea, and crystal light. I am dying to have something of substance. Any ideas.

Well. Hopefully things will go great for the both of us. I already had my pre tests and all cleared. Good Luck.

I am getting banded tomorrow and couldn't be more excited. I am ready for this new lifestyle I am about to begin.