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..and I feel awful! I am so tired of broth, I can't seem to swallow any more of it. I've tried all types of soups with clear broth, (draining out all the food) and I've about had it. This whole afternoon I have been crying off and on. I know I'm feeling sorry for myself....I don't regret the band... but only clear liquids is so HARD. :wink: My stomach is growling...my head hurts....and I'm always tired. I just feel like crawling into bed and not getting up until Tuesday when I see my Dr. for my first post-op appt. I still have tonight and 3 more days to get thru.. I don't know how I will do it. Please help me stick to my post op diet. I'm super frustrated. :w00t: I understand what's in store....what the goal is. Trying SOOOOO hard to keep my eyes on the prize...

Hello. I never had to do the protein shake part for any pre or post op. I did however hear of one man putting coffee with a chocolate protein shake to make a mocha of sorts. Best wishes!:frown:

Hello! I started back at the gym 2 weeks after surgery. I was on clear liquids for the first 2 weeks...which made me nervous to get back into my workout. From what I have read... jaciqltz is correct, Walk, walk, walk. I prefer to sweat in the gym. So, the treadmill is a great way to start. It is wise to take it easy at first. Build up... :thumbup: Good luck!

Hello Ang2! Welcome from another sunny so cal. user. :biggrin: Congrats on your surgery!! :blushing: How r u doing on your clear liquid diet? How exciting!! Oh plz keep us posted. :biggrin:

Welcome Kristi! I'll be thinking about you as you have your surgery too! Congrats!!! :sad:

Thanks for the feedback everyone! At the pre-op appt the Dr.'s office gave me a packet. It said " after surgery you will be on clear liquids until you see the Dr. for your first post-op appt. Usually 1 week." This same packet was what I went over with my dietitian a month pre-op.... the "Usually 1 week" was emphasized. After surgery, while is recovery I asked the Doctor when is my first post-op appt. He said "2 weeks". At the time, I was ok with the 2 weeks clear liquids...as I know that sacrifices are made for the band to work. :thumbup: The 2 weeks just got very hard... and when i called the Dr's office yesterday.... the assistand agreed with me that the packet was correct and I then asked " so at my first post-op appt, tomorrow, the Dr. will let me eat something other than broth"... he said yes. Could I have could I have said more to clarify... sure. But I thought I understood. And I'm also a bit insecure about food, my weight...so, I'd feel weird asking to eat.... But that's my thing. :thumbup: Thanks again all! 17 days clear liquids, down 17lbs. Let's all cross our fingers I won't gain it back now that I can eat puree.. :mad2: that would not be good! :thumbup: Cheers!

Hello Again All!! Thinin10, I could use to follow ur plan of making yourself a priority. :thumbup: It's so easy to get caught up in the day to day "stuff". Wanted to follow up with you guys after my Doc appt. The manual I got before banding said "clear liquids until you have your first post-op appt with your doctor, usually a week". When I asked my Doc when my first post op appt would be he said 2 weeks. My understanding was clear liquids till u see good ol doc. :mad2: I went in to see my Doc. He said I was only supposed to be on clears for 1 week then puree. lol I even called the office yesterday and got the same... until you see your doc. clear liquids....usually 1 week. In any event....I made it thru 17 days of clear liquids!! & :thumbup: I'm on puree for a few days then soft foods. :thumbup: I have my second post-op appt scheduled in 2 weeks for my first fill! YAY! How was your appt DiananG?

Hello Diana and Congrats! I'm just starting week 3 post op. Week 2 was great! I was able to start moving normally again! lol What do you mean about groups to join? On this site? or in your area?

Hello nicegal, I am on my 16th day of clear liquids post-op. I am sticking to what the Dr. recommended. I see him on Tuesday AM. I know that the next stage will be stuff like baby food. boo :tongue2: lol If you are having a hard time sticking to your stage of the diet, I'd call the ol' Doc and ask that he/she move u forward. That's my advice....U just never know what could go wrong... Cheers!

Hello all! I'm on day 15 clear liquids.. still going strong. Thanks for all ur postings! I'm not sure of my caloric intake... I'm straining ckn soup or Wonton soup for the broth. Is there a way to get an idea of my caloric intake? maybe divide can of calories by 2 or 3? I see my doctor on Tuesday.... I think I can make it till then... lol I'm looking into the Isopure, well hey, lol I can call my doc abt that on Monday. :eek: Jac the salmon sounds yummy! I do plan on sticking to my diet....clear liquids till given the green light for the next stage..which I think will be mushy... applesauce, scrambled eggs, mashed things. :frown: the hand out from the nutritionist said clear liquids for 1 week post op...but each doc is sooo different! :wink: Mine said clear liquids till I see you....2 weeks. lol Thanks again everyone! And Diana, Fingers crossed here for out Tuesday appts! :w00t:

Welcome Carson! It's so good to hear that you got lots of info from Kaiser. I got banded Aug 31st. on my 14th day of clear liquids. I am so grateful that I was given all the info on what to expect before surgery. It does help to prepare your mind for a new lifestyle. As far as different meals.... hmm phase 1 is liquids then 2 is mush foods.. maybe make a meal that has a side of some kind of mushy food so Hubby can have his meal and your not cooking 2 meals. (mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, apple sauce.. and so on.) Also, food processor... I got one for when I am able to eat mushy foods... then i believe it's more portion on stage 3. Hope this helps! and welcome again!!

Thanks for your post Diana! A little encouragement goes a looong way. It's so true. I've read so many diffrent post-op diets on this website. Some 1 day clear liquids...some 14. I'm not sure why my Doctor says 2 weeks. Well, I was banded on Aug 31st. So clear liquids started on the 29th. 2 days before surgery. After the Surgery, in recovery, I was instructed to have ONLY clear liquids untill my next Dr. appt. So I asked the Dr. when that will be... he said 2 weeks. I have my appt on Tuesday.. 17 total days of clear liquids. Blurg..

Hello All! I was banded August 31st of this year. I am on my 13th day of post op clear liquids. Water, broth and Gatorade. It's not the easiest thing I've ever done. But I've not cheated at all. The reason I'm sharing this with you all is that I truly believe that the hoops I had to jump thru in order to get the surgery is keeping me honest about my liquid diet. I know me, if it had been easy, I may not have the will power to keep sippin on my broth. :w00t: Keep your head up! When ur surgery date arrives, it's THE BEST DAY in the world!! It was better than a kid waiting for Christmas morning!! :blushing: Thanks for posting everyone! You all help keep me honest abt my diet as well!

Erykah, Keep your head up! :blushing: It's great you are willing and wanting the band. I have faith that health will prevail! The process I went thru in order to get the band helps keep me going when I'm on all liquids or feeling the need to over eat. My hubby was laid off after I spent months trying to convince myself and GP the band was for me. We got 2 months of cobra paid for by the ex company husbands worked for, but lost a month of that due to paper work and SLOW processing of paper work. I was on the phone hours each day trying to get us to show covered. Now as I watch the world eat, it helps me to remember the tears and frustration I went thru in order to get the surgery. Also, after my husband met the Surgeon that would be doing my Band, he felt a lot better about the whole thing. :w00t:

Hello All! Been on clear liquids since August 29th. Banded the 31st. I have my Dr.'s appt next tuesday. I hope that I will get the go ahead to move to mushy foods. I am so tempted to move myself along, but am trying to wait. I've lost 14 lbs so far. It's hard!!! :blushing: Feels like I'm losing motivation.... A healthy body is worth it... A healthy body is worth it... A healthy body is worth it... Thanks for sharing everyone!

:mad: OMG Thanks for your post!! I was banded 8 days ago. I have been avoiding my friends like the plauge as I have become so aware of how most social interactions are centered around food. Even at stores like Target, most people are putting some kind of food in their mouths. Thanks for your inspiration!! I'm impressed you held your grounds and cool!! BRAVO!!!:sad:

Uggh! I can understand the frustration! Have u spoken to your doctor as to y u haven't had more fills? Or if u have spoken to your doctor, what was his/her reaction? Restoring your morale will be tough when ur not losing weight. However, it also has to do with ur choices in food, drink and activity. Start changing ur food choices and see if ur morale gets better. :-) so to refresh.. 1) make an appt with ur Dr. 2) Change what ur eatting. You can do it!

I just registered today. Hello All! I have been on clear liquids since August 29th. Got banded August 31st. I'm calling my Doc tomorrow to make my first post op appt. I hope I can eat something else besides broth and H20. I keep telling myself that the food I see will still there after I lose the weight if I still need it. I pray by then I won't. hehe Hang in there everyone! :thumbup: