My doc (Benevides, Richardson, TX) put me on his protein shake 2 times a day and a high protein diet (small portions) for two weeks before surgery. Had surgery one week ago today (11/3) and am now on ALL liquid diet for two weeks. I too have had a hard time with the liquid phase. What I'm finding is that it's a head thing. As long as I know I'm getting the right nutrients (to serve my body's needs) then the rest is in my head. This may sound harsh, but that's been my experience. I try to think about this as "it took me years to get to this stage of fatness, it's gonna take something radical to get me out of it".
That works for me. Make sure your body is getting what it needs first ... healthy needs I mean ...
__________________  makena2 48 yo, female, BMI 35, 205, 5'4" Banded 10/27/05, Dr. Richard Benevides, Richardson First fill 12/1/05 Second fill 12/14/05 | 