Philabuster

Hey everybody! I'm new here. I go in on the 30th. Mine is in Elkhart, IN. I was 10 days into my preop diet and supposed to be banded by now, but I had emergency back surgery instead! I had to start over on the pre op diet now and it is harder than ever. I can hardly stand the protein shakes. Been cheating a little..I'll get serious now. It's getting too close to be cheating. I have already lost 30lbs just on that diet. I am most nervous about the post op liquids based on some of the struggles I've read on this site. Could someone clarify how long you need to be on clear liquid? When do you switch to soft or"mushy" I think it's called? Can you start solids after four weeks? What is eating like after a few months? I have heard lettuce is off limits. It supposedly gets stuck? Is this true. I'll miss salads! Oh well. I like to look at myself a little more in the mirror after having already lost 30. Can't imagine how much I'll enjoy losing 70 more over time. Any advice or encouragement is welcome as I am getting more nervous by the day. Thanks all. -Phil