I just scared the ever loving crap out of my cat by letting out that last little gas pocket 

So, today the scale did not move.  That is ok, I know my clothes are fitting better.  Today I actually went out to a restaurant with my husband.  I had iced tea with some artificial sweetner and chicken matzoball soup.  When the waiter brought the soup, I went ahead and scooped out the matzoball and chicken chunks and put them on a plate for my husband to eat.  I then ate the broth that was left.  He felt so guilty getting a patty melt with fries in front of me.  I was not angry or tempted for either.  I did however want to suck on the pickle sitting on his plate.  But other than that, no cravings today. I have had two coffee protein shakes with the instant decaft Tasters Choice packets.  I made too much and now have a shake for later in the fridge.  I also had a strawberry shake for breakfast.  

On to the bad stuff.  Gas is insane.  I have had the hiccups 3 times today.  We went to Target for a few things and  once I got to the register I had to run to the bathroom.  I ended up with really watery diarreha that lasted about 10 minutes.  I had only had one shake at that time.  I have noticed my BM's are soft and easy to pass, but this was something else.    One thing I have noticed is that when I do go, I leave stains in the bowl. I feel bad whoever went in that stall behind me in Target.  
I am posting these as a diary and a note of advice to people waiting for surgery.  Not everyone will have the same problems or "symptoms" that I am having.    It is tough, I will not lie, but the payoff in the end is  so worth it.  A month from now, I will be eating eggs, cottage cheese, refried beans and cream soups.  And they will taste heavenly!

What a great out look ...lots of luck

I did Optifast shakes for three weeks pre-surgery.  We are told by our bariatric centre to take 3 or 4 Metamucil capsules per shake.  It helps with the diarrhea.  It is the same advice if you are constipated.  

Good luck and you may want to have a purse sized bathroom spray with you.

Judy

I am in the same position. I am three weeks away from a revision and about to go totally liquid. Funny, it seemed so much easier the first time around, but certain I will master it. Great outlook on what is too come...

LOL!  Your post made me laugh!  I am on day 19 of an Optifast liquid diet.  Going in for a revision on Wednesday (RNY).  It was hard the first time I had to do this diet but back then it was yogurt and nothing but for two weeks...still can't eat the stuff.  However  three weeks of this crap is hard!!!  I went from sharting to constipation-great!  And from what I can recall....the fun is just beginning but then again I am already 15 lbs down so bring it on!  Good luck with the surgery!