Hello fellow banders! I am almost 3 weeks post op, 20 days to be exact. I'm a teacher and today was our 2nd day back to school, my first day was last Wed. but the students have been back for 2 days and I'm exhausted. Not because of the surgery but because I'm having trouble transitioning from my summer to school schedule. Anyways, last week I went to my first post op appt. The surgeon was pleased with how things are going and was happy that my incisions healed so fast. I got him to clear me early to swim. So last week I started aqua challenge and aqua circuit classes, kinda like water aerobics, and I love it! It's 3 days a week. I'm going to try to swim at home on my off days, but haven't yet. I have a bad back so swimming is best for me. Today was my first day on the soft diet, yay no more purees! The last time I checked I lost 22lbs. I haven't weighed myself in a couple of days because it is, well sorry men...ladies can relate, my time of the month and I don't know about the rest of you but I just feel so bloated and fat during this time. The thought of getting on the scale makes me want to vomit. lol Not really.:tongue_smilie:I'm still doing well at counting calories, fat, protein. I'm allowed 1200-1400 cal, 30-40 grams of fat, and am supposed to shoot for 110 grams of protein. It's def harder when you start eating regular foods. I'm finding it difficult not to drink during or right after meals. I sneak in a sip here and there I just can't help it! It's also hard to eat slow. I used to be a fast eater apparently. I'm still trying to get my protein shakes in. I'm starting to not like them and I'm supposed to have 3-4 cups/days and that would take up so many calories. Well that's all for now. I hope everyone is doing well in their journey.:thumbup:

can you tell me what brand of protein drinks did you decide to go with I am a pre-op soon tobe bandester and I am in need of a good protein drink

I like Worldwide Protein Shakes, available at Vitamin Shoppe and vitaminshoppe.com. Individually they are $2.79 each but if you buy a 12 pack for $27.99 they are about $2.33 each. They come in Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana Cream, and Cookies n' Cream (my favorite--tastes like a minty chocolate Oreo) I have powders at home to make smoothies, but for grab and go I like the WW. 35g protein, low in fat/carbs/sugar.

My dietician recommended Myogenix...Myolean Evolution. I have strawberry and choc. I prefer the choc. She told me I can add things to it as well such as strawberries, bananas, milk, yogurt, etc. I add milk, choc., and strawberries to mine and some ice to make it more like a shake. There are several other flavors. There's a choc. peanut butter one that was recommended to me that I would like to try. I hope this helps.