On 10 day liquid diet...did anyone else do this?

[Wenjea 1]

I'm on day two and my breath got really, really bad today! My tongue tastes horrible so I can imagine what my breath must smell like. I don't think gum even touches this stuff. Does it last the whole time you are on liquids? That's six weeks for me!! By the way, I love my Protein Drinks and my doc won't let us have milk or fruit in ours. . . . not fair.

[cindyluhu 0]

<p>Today is day 8 of the liquid diet for me. I am amazed that I have endured it this long. My surgery is on the 10th and even though these 8 days have gone by pretty quickly, it still feels lightyears away. I have no idea how I am suriving this liquid stuff, but I am. I think I am just so excited by finally having a chance at winning this lifelong battle that the thought and vision of that accomplishment tastes better than any solid food that I want to eat. I really don't feel like I'm starving. I really haven't even met my daily quota of liquids yet. But I do what I can. This had really made me realize how attatched I have been to food. I can't really look forward to it like I use to. It's like it was such a major part of my agenda and now it's gone. Mentally, I feel so much stronger because I've been able to make peace with this transition. It's wierd that I've been so good and so committed to this, but all the other much less restrictive diets never worked. Go figure? I'm having the Upper GI testing done tomorrow morning. They told me I have to fast after midnight. Ha! Bid deal!</p>

Hey, we're both to be banded the same day, 5/10. Can't wait, it is just 3 days away!! What I would give for a plain head of lettuce right now. I had a nightmare last night that I had a delicious filet mignon, I could even smell it. Sick, ha? Thank goodness for better than bouillion.

Gotta run. Good luck.

Cindy