1 1/2 weeks Post -Op and I'm feeling wonderful!!! Neck pain, shoulder pain is almost completely gone!! I picked off 4 out of the 5 incisions tapes I had on my stomach.. I'm too afraid to peal off the biggest bandage. But over all, I'm very happy. I know the weight loss will be slow, and I'm trying not to weigh myself everyday, but it does feel good to look down, and another pound.. gone! I'm still on liquids, even though my Dr. told me I can go on mushies.... I guess I enjoy my current menu... Sounds crazy, but I'm not a big fan of Breakfast or Lunch. I'm more of a dinner, after dinner eater. So for breakfast, I now have a protein shot that has 42 grams of protein (140 cal), and have the same thing for lunch. Then at dinner time I have a creamy Lipton cup of soup.. actually 3/4 cup 60 cal, and my late night snack is a jello pudding 60 cal. I'm satisfied. Plus I drink flavored water all day long. I believe it's more mentally then anything! There is no way my band is preventing me from eating. I'm not filled, so how could it. So I have actually prepared myself mentally for this. I will succeed, I will be thin again.... Where there is a will, there is a way!!! Stay Strong!

how do u feel now?

What Kind of protein shot that has 42 grams of protein (140 cal)????

DW and I will be having surg. in May.

thanks

I would be interested to know what kind of shot has 42 gr of protein? On liquids I have a hard time getting all the protein in. thanks mama59

I'm sorry.. It has 176 cal, but thats fine, cuz your body needs the cals... It's called NEW WHEY LIQUID PROTEIN 42G, 0 SURGAR, 0 FAT. You can get them at the Vitiman Shoppe for $34.99 OR they do have a web site, which is more money at: http://www.idssports.com They are 3.1 oz a shot... 2 aday, your SET!!!! Lots of luck!!

Wow..Your doing awesome. I have been trying to mentally prepare myself too.. My banding date is may12th. Monday i start the preop diet. Im really nervous but i am REALLY ready. You semm like your doing great keep on pushing !!!

I, too, have not had a fill and was banded on 3/31. Since then, I have lost 24lbs. but I believe I read that just being banded works for some people. LOL, maybe I don't need my first fill this week, LOL (afraid of needles). We'll see. Keep up the good work :rolleyes2: