How do I survive this 2 wk Liquid Diet - Starts Thursday

Holly Hell!  How am I going to be able to survive 2 weeks of liquids starting Thursday.  My Band over Bypass (BOB) is scheduled for Thursday, June 23rd and while I don't fear the surgery, I do fear the liquids.  And, when you think that I have to drink Liquids for the 1st 10 days after surgery as well, that is no real food till July 3rd (24 days, 3+ weeks).  I think it would all be OK if I could have a glass of wine, but, I know this process is to de-fat the liver and make the organs smaller. I hear the first 3 days are the worse and I have warned my employees that I will be a ***** to be around by 5pm Thursday (I'm an event planner with a wine & cheese event Thursday night). 

Suggestions?
Tips?
Sympathy?

I'm thinking of just sleeping for 2 full weeks! LOL!

I second the sleeping!!!!!

For me, I would come here, and whine/vent, and try and think WHY you have to do this little thing.... In the scheme of things, it will be such a small thing..... 

Drink some wine Thursday.... then, when you get home, drink more.... hey that's liquid!!!!!




-Jamie

No wine! Lol, had some last night. Last glass till July 4th. Boy, will it be good.

Hello, i just my BOB last week weds, I bought some Medifast soups to get me thru the 2 week per-op. They are feeaking awesome...but a little costly. It is well worth it. I acually going to keep using the soups...14 grams of protien for an 8oz soup. I lost 20lbs pre-op just doing these soups. The protien really helps reduce hunger because it is so high.
Good luck with your liquid diet and best wishes for a smooth recovery.
Louise

Hey Louise, thanks. I live in NYC so nothing is really Pricey too me. Are they available online? Any ones that are better than the others? recommendations, please?

You can either go to their website or look on ebay. If on ebay...make sure to see the exp dates. Otherwise the Medifast website is good (and with your first order te give you the "shaker jar" to mix your soups). They sometimes have locations in different cities. I buy the cream of chicken, chicken noodle and cream of tomato (excellent with extra pepper, otherwise bland). The weird thing is, you have to mix them while they are room temperature before they go in the microwave or it will be clumpy. Like I said they actually helped my weight loss more than if I did straight liquids. I now prefer them post op, because of the high protein. Anyways..feel free to contact me directly and we can text. Best of luck!!
Louise

Hey Louise, I am on their site now, cheaper on ebay, going to buy 1 packet of each of your 3 selections.  Would love to text. Here is my info....Heather 917.921.8386.