At this point I could eat a full liquid diet. I got desparate and ate some cottage cheese before week 3. My Dr told me I could. He said a few days early was fine. Something to chew on and that is not sweet can really help. Can you have puddings or yogurt? At least it is a different texture. I also ate some pureed vegetable soup. That helped a lot. I would love a sandwich also, but I imagine it getting all gummed up in my pouch and being sick for days. then the craving goes away. Real food will taste very good when you can have it. Diana

I wish I had a good answer for you. I don't know what would be causing the back pain. I would definitely talk to your Dr about it. and no your joint pain does not go away. that's one reason for getting this surgery before you have damage to your joints. My Dr told me that my pain was not going away even with 100 lb weight loss. Hopefully your knees won't keep getting worse at least for a long time. My back and knees always hurt, but they did before. you may need some physical therapy or some back strenthening exercises. Be sure you don't leave the DR's office without having it addressed. Diana

I feel for you. We have a good supply of pain medicine all the time. I wish I would have been closer and I would have brought you some to get through the night. I hope you feel better now. Yea, big meal. I just ate 1/2 cup of chilli and feel like I ate a whole plate of food. Do you get any real food yet? cottage cheese never tasted so good as that first bite did after the liquids. Get your rest. Diana

I'm glad to see you are home. I agree with Layla, gas x. I took a lot of it. It does help and the gas will get better. I understand the computer problems. Diana

Hey guys. I am so sick of drinking Boost. This 2 weeks seems like the longest 2 weeks ever. Do any of you have any ideas of something else I can have? I would love a sandwich, but we know that is not possible----yet.