I'm on day one of my all liquids and I don't know if it's my period or the no food but it is not a good feeling. I am glad to see that I am not the only one who has a long all liquid diet. I read usually it is 2 weeks but mine is almost a month. We can help each other get through the liquids. Good luck and you're lucky you can have jello and popsicles.

I'm in MI.  Congratulations on your date!  Mine is 10/1

susan

I am having mine the same day, Oct 1st, Barix in Groveport, Ohio....I am excited but scared!

I start my protein shake diet on Monday. 5 shakes a day and nothing else...well I did convince my doc that sugarfee popsicles and jello would be ok :) Welcome to the October 8 club :)

My doctor hasn't mentioned any protein to shrink the liver. What is the purpose of that?  I haven't tried any protein shakes, because I've read many times over that your taste changes so drastically after surgery.

I go to EggFace's journal. She constantly adds new drink concoctions to enjoy so we can get our protein in. She also has other recipes that I'm looking forward to trying. 

As far as the port, I'm clueless. I don't know anything about the realize band.

I think I'll go to the Unjury website and order some samples also.. that way I'm not buying bulk. I also want to try the Nectar brand protein.

I pray that everything turns out well for your surgery. I've had quite  a few surgeries in my lifetime so I guess I'm kind of a pro at them.  For me, the worst part was when they put the mask over your face and have you count backwards from 10. I've never gotten to 7.  If/when you become scared, concentrate on your breathing as though you might be in Lamaze classes... breathe in through the nose and out through your mouth. It really does have a calming effect.  Also, think of the rest of us having surgery at the same time, so that we can all give each other strength.


Do you have an "angel" Someone who has had wls and will be with you?  I'm looking for one for myself. I've been becoming friends with one of the ladies locally, at least online, so I'm hoping she'll offer.

Best wishes to you, and congratulations! We've made the right decision to become healthy!

Ren