I am in my 6th day of liquids and there are a few things that have helped me....   Oh Yeah banana protein, best thing to grab, has really really helped curb the craving for something sweet.  The sugar content is 3 and protein is 32. 

I posted almost the same thing yesterday and someone suggested that I chew gum.  I hadn't even thought of that.  I immediately found some in a kitchen drawer and it truly helped my wanting to chew something.

Diet V8 Splash is really good, too.  Oh and sugar free popcycles have been great also.

Best of luck, know you're not doing this alone !

 Good luck!!! I am 1 day later and SOOOO excited.  Praying for each and every one of you all.  

I'm right there with you ladies!  I've been drinking like crazy today...broth, Crystal Light, you name it.  I have a bowl of jello in front of me, but I'm not a big fan so it's going slowly.  I went out today and tried to stay busy to keep from thinking about it (bought cute shoes! ) but now that I am home it's a little harder to stay busy...but my laundry is all caught up!
It's really really not helping that I had to take a dose of Milk of Magnesia today to prepare for Monday.  I'm so glad my doctor changed his mind about a second dose tomorrow.
If anyone is up this late and bored, let me know!
Nancy

Hi! I am 4 days post op from lap band and feeling SO much better! I have struggled to get my protein, too. My Dr. said 90 grams per day! Argh! I have been doing adkins protein shakes (mine have 15 grams),  choc. protein powder with milk or water (about 27 grams with milk), some isopure clear liquid protein (GAG!), some keffir liquid yogurt (11 grams per cup) and lots of water. I have been trying to stick with things with lots of protein b/c its a struggle to get enough per day. I haven't been doing too much "yummy "stuff (jello, etc) b/c if I "fill up" (funny to think of that as filling!) on that I haven't been able to get my protein. I can't wait for soft foods!! (on Tuesday April 20th). Hope this helps! 

Well, my surgery is next week, BUT I remember after having both my c-sections that it took qutie a few days to have a bowel movement. I remember popping colace like candy =P I had tons of gas pass, but nothing else.....I felt a lot better once I DID have a BM.