lak200

i was banded on nov 16th; did Clear liquids for 7 days (22nd) because i went back to work and was not feeling well and needed a little extra help; started full liquids on the 8th day (23rd); as of the the 22nd i had lost 11 lbs post op; now i seem to have stopped losing; i'm having Soups - both canned and homemade - both creamed and/or broth types - except for last night - i met friends out (annual thing) but had pureed Soup - i'm sure not fat free; i also have sugar free frozen yogurt; greek yogurt and getting at least the 60gs of protein; i'm not starving and i don't feel any type of restriction when i'm eating - i have been sipping my liquids but can also drink a 'mouthful' with no issue. here's my concern - could i have possibly moved my band w/out meaning to? i've read and heard where people do this to themselves - and i've tried to eat the right things. i go to my dr on wednesday for my first visit - and was hoping i had not caused any slippage. what has been your experience 2 and 3 weeks out?

i was on the pre-op diet for 14 days and, i must say, i didn't find it difficult. i would have boost, fat/sugar free yogurt, sugar free popsicles, creamed soups (mixed w/chicken broth instead of water) and i wouldn't strain them - it'd leave the mushroom and/or chicken pieces and puree them w/an immersion blender. if you don't have one of those, you should get one - it'll make your liquids and pureed steps much easier. i found a protein powder this weekend at wally world - it is chocolate peanut butter and two scoops has 52gs of protein!! it's made by body fortress and costs about $16. if u're this tired, u're probably lacking in protein. have u started taking vitamins? i started way before my pre-op diet - 2 complete flintstones and 1 calcium citrate w/vitamin d. this is what works for me and is by no way perfect. we're all different and can only offer suggestions. good luck to you - oh and 11 lbs is awesome!! i was thrilled to find out i had lost 17 that i wouldn't have to c again!!! lori

GNC is horrible with their prices - now ur container may be bigger than mine - but less than $20 compared to almost $70! WOW!! i had never had it before - but do like yogurt - and i'm in L.O.V.E.!!! i buy the chabani brand in the tub - it's vanilla flavored; there are other flavors also - and i add a little of splenda brown sugar to it and, like i said previously, put a little of the Protein Powder. i prefer it in the tub because i think it's a better deal and i can take out 4 ozs at a time. greek is thicker and creamier - i also tried fage - but chabani was cheaper - and no real taste difference for the price. i've been cooking a couple of batches of Beans and peas this weekend; hoping to add to the protein levels. i make a thin puree/soupy consistency by using my most favorite thing in the kitchen - the immersion stick blender!! lol

i have actually found a Protein powder i like! it is chocolate-Peanut Butter made by Body Fortress. This is the breakdown: 2 scoops mixed w/about 12 oz of Water - adjust to suit taste: Calories: 270 Calories from Fat: 40 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 90mg Total Carbohydrates: 7g Dietary Fiber: 1g Sugars: 3g Calcium: 243mg Iron: 1.3mg Phosphorus: 175mg Magnesium: 59mg Copper: 0.07mg Sodium: 130mg Potassium: 470mg PROTEIN: 52g !!!! compare to Boost, Calorie Smart 1 bottle, 8 fl oz: Calories: 190 Calories from Fat: 60 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 10mg Total Carbohydrates: 16g Dietary Fiber: 3g Sugars: 4g Calcium: not listed Iron: not listed Phosphorus: not listed Magnesium: not listed Copper: not listed Sodium: 180mg Potassium: 150mg PROTEIN: 16g !!!! now - i do like boost chocolate - but if i can get double the protein in a 12 oz that i mix myself compared to an 8 oz - i'm gonna go for the 12oz drink - they also list the breakdown for 1 scoop on the container. i mixed a little powder in my greek yogurt, which is also high in protein, and it was quite tasty. the container costs approx $16 at wally world. i was drinking the tropical punch 'shots' from the same company and it would take me two shots to equal two scoops of powder and the taste wasn't a favorite of mine. hope this helps. please note there is a notice at the bottom: use this product as a food supplement only. do not use for weight reduction. i'm feeling ok with drinking this as i only have one or two drinks per day. lori

thanks so much for your response - i know i'm just being paranoid - but i just don't want to screw this up! hoping to get some walking in this week - so i should see lower numbers on the scale. i don't get a fill until i'm at least 6 weeks post op and am really not feeling any blockage or problems going down. i will try to put my mind at rest and just let things be. thanks again!!

i was banded on the same day as you - i had to call my dietian on monday when i returned to work because i just couldn't take the clear liquids anymore - i was shaking. i was to start full liquids on wednesday but she said it was ok to start having boost then on monday. well i went on and had finely blended soups also - i also get very creative w/my blending of foods - never thought i'd eat them - but they're not bad!! i LOVE my imersion blender!! i add chicken stock to a lot of different beans and make soup out of them. anyway - i only have a little at a time - maybe 4 oz - but it really helps me and i don't miss 'real' food because i'm having it only it's blended. good luck to you!!

i just had my surgery on tuesday the 16th and today i'm feeling much better! sore throat was the worse and my stomach still hurts a little when i cough but other than that not too bad ... hang in there, the ride has just begun!! you'll be fine soon!!

u know - i thought i would HATE the pre-op liquid diet but i didn't ... not totally. i'm not sure what you've been allowed but i could have v-8 - so i spiced it up like a virgin bloody mary - drank that in the a.m. and it filled me up until i could have my boost and f/f s/f pudding. in the evenings i would use an imersion blender in my cream of mushroom, chicken and celery soups to make them thicker instead of straining them - i even steamed broccoli and blended it in - i found it more filling. popcicles were my best friends when i need to feel like i was eating something sweet. i know it's not easy - but the reward of not having to lose that much more weight after surgery was my goal to stick to it! i actually lost 17 lbs in those 2 weeks and i'm not looking back! best of luck to you! lori