Congratulations on making it one step further in this journey! I was afraid my dr. would cancel on the day of surgery if I hadn't lost enough. Fortunately, I had.

I am not feeling nearly as hungry today, but thinking about it makes me wonder if I am a teensy bit obsessive. I am surprised by my ability to stick to this diet. NOT thrilled with the whole liquid in=liquid out theory, if you know what I mean. Amazing how the weight drops. I tried creamed cheddar cheese soup today, just for grins and giggles...blech. Nothing doing, the smell alone made me gag. Back to cream of chicken, I guess. Its a good thing I am a person who sticks with one or two kinds of food and doesnt get bored, I think me and cream of chicken are fast friends.
Its SO hard to cook for my family and remember not to taste test or sample. I almost picked up some shredded lettuce last night from the taco dinner I had made...caught myself and then had a goo laugh when I realized I was scolding myself for almost eating lettuce. I guess I am past the hardest part of the liquid diet, it really hasnt been too bad. I had a momentary desire for a buttered piece of bread today, but it passed quickly. I am still on a quest for the best protein drink/mix. saw one with frozen yogurt and peanut butter....great protein, too high calories. I suspect I would rather eat peanut butter by the jarful than down this protein powder after my surgery, but I will stick to the plan. surely there is something out there palatable.
A week from today, if all goes as planned, I will be recovering from my surgery. I am ready.

From what I understand (and I could be wrong).  CleopatraNik and JenStock from the RNY board will do a Pouch Party in which they will cook WLS Friendly recipes, etc.  There's a website but I'm not sure what the address is.

I'm new to this,and don't know what a pouch party is....

Thanks for the info!!