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.

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.

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.

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.

Congrats. I am hoping for a May or June as well. How long did it take from your seminar till your band date?

Hello there. I am 30 yrs old, 5'8" 255 pounds and have 3 children. Have done WW, Personal Trainer, WW again, and even tried Symlin shots for weight loss. I am at the point where I only feel my full happiness will come when I can walked proudly into a playdate, birthday party, etc., without feeling like the Heftiest Honey around. I have had gall bladder removed and 2 c-sections where I do not tolerate anesthesia well. I am afraid of...well basically dying on the table, and someone having to tell my children that I was too vain to accept myself the way I was. HELP!!! I need advice and maybe some reality checks.:smile:

OK. I have schedueled a seminar for April 22.

I want to thank all of you for your kind words and advice. I think I am just fearful of the unknown, but on the other hand I am fearful of what I know...i will die of heart disease, morbid obesity (god I hate that term), or some other random weight related issue. I am going to a seminar on April 22, 2009. Are there any specific questions that I should ask?

Thank you so much for your reply. I too have thought about the health issues too. I feel bad telling my kids that I have to take a break due to my heavy breathing or back pain. I am hoping that after attending the seminar, I will have more questions answered and maybe feel more confident in making a decision that is right for my family and I. :smile: