Day 10 Pre-Op; Lost 10 Pounds! Need advice!

I can't believe how difficult it is to get through 14 days of liquid diet; but I can already see results!  I am not used to people complimenting me; I was used to always shying away and keeping quiet.  How do you keep your self-esteem levels high and get used to being happy?  It has been so long since I felt good about myself...If anyone is banded and could share with me I wouold really appreciate it!

I am banded -- have lost 20lbs total and feel pretty dang good so far. I don't think there's any way to keep the levels high all the tiny. Even the naturally skinny can't  keep that up. I guess you just have to always remember why you are doing  what you are doing. Some people even get little tattoos on their legs or hands -- little butterflies, symbols, etc.... to remind themselves that they are doing this for  THEMSELVES. Getting used to being happy is probably as hard as getting used to new food habits. It feels weird at first but it becomes more common as you go along. The LD is nice for weight loss!! I am on the POST OP liquid diet....now THAT REALLY sucks..... ugh. Good luck with everything!!