Rachel M

Here is the basic recipe for what I do to make this soup. I made it once and it was absolutely delicious, but then another time I made it . . . it wasn't as good. So, I think you just kind of have to find the way that works for you and stick with it. 4 cups chicken broth (low fat, low sodium) 2 eggs (lightly beaten). If you want to just do egg whites, you can put in more than 2 eggs. I doubled this recipe when I made it and put in about 6 eggs, so it's really up to you Seasonings (I used a garlic salt and pepper mixture, but you can also use white pepper and just regular salt if you wish) A few drops of sesame Oil (usually found in the Asian food section of stores) Green onions (if you want, I didn't put them in, but I know many restaurants garnish their egg drop soup with it) Take a saucepan and boil the chicken broth Once it is boiling, put in the sesame oil and seasonings. As far as how much seasoning, it basically just depends on how strong you want it to taste. I just added the garlic/pepper and tasted it. Do this once you have put in the sesame oil, though, because that's what gives your soup the most flavor. Let that boil for about a minute Then, very slowly pour in the beaten eggs. Depending on what consistency you want the eggs, rapidly stir or slowly stir. I found that rapidly stirring makes the eggs shred and slowly stirring makes more streamy eggs. Then, ENJOY! Now, just keep in mind that this wont be exactly like the kind you get at restaurants because restaurants tend to put in corn starch and that makes the soup thicker. Just play around with it, season it how you think would taste good. One thing noticed is that the eggs will mix just as well if you don't blend them beforehand. Like, if you just break them directly into the saucepan. It's really up to you. With that, though, you just have to make sure you break up the egg so that the yolk doesn't cook whole. Let me know if you have any questions. Hopefully this works out for you!

Hey guys, I have been browsing this site for a while, but didn't really start writing until today. I think I am just still in shock that this is all happening. I just have to say, I love how encouraging everyone is. To be honest, I didn't really know what to write because talking about weight and about this whole part of my life is a very vulnerable place to be in. But, after seeing all of your posts and just how all of us come from such different backgrounds with such different stories but yet all have pretty much the same goal is just so stinkin' cool! So without any hesitation, I want to introduce myself and join this great community! My name is Rachel and I am 21 years old. I am getting banded on March 8 in Harrisonburg, VA and I am so SO excited! I would love to get to know some of you all more and hear about your Lap Band journey! Don't hesitate to ask me questions and give advice. I'm new at this and I'm just looking for some friends to share this experience with! Have a fantastic weekend and I look forward to hearing back! --Rachel

I also created my own low carb. Egg Drop Soup that is super delicious if anyone is interested in trying to made that! Super easy and a good change from the protein shakes! Let me know!

Hey guys. I saw this post and I just thought I would post a protein shake recipe that I find is super tasty and really helps me get my protein in for the day. I am getting banded on March 8th and, let me tell you, this liquid diet has been pretty bad. I just hate the taste of the protein powders. I bought mine from GNC so supposedly they are pretty good . . . but I can't seem to convince my brain of that! So, when I made this, I was SO happy! Now, in the last few days, I can get my protein fill!! Fist of all, you will need a mixer, I just have one of those magic bullet type mixers that makes the shake right in the cup. Just one of the shaker ones could possibly work, but you really need one that can crush ice. - Fill the cup halfway with skim milk (I use lactose free since I am lactose intolerant). - Dump in a scoop of your choice of protein powder. ~ I have used the nonflavored and cookies and cream. I have never tried the Vanilla, but I am pretty sure that any protein powder would work. - After that comes the flavoring. It may sound strange, but it's really good. Find your favorite sugar-free pudding mixes. I buy mine at wal-mart for like .82 cents or something. I have tried it with the cheesecake one (I was feeling daring), but I didn't really enjoy it. I use the banana cream pudding mix. The banana flavor takes away the flavor of the protein powder. -As far as measuring this, I just kind of shake a little bit in. I want to say about 2 teaspoons, but I really don't know. You can add more and it has never tasted too sweet. Close up the pudding bag after that and save it for later. One pack should make about 3-4 shakes. - Fill up the rest with some ice. I use crushed ice because it does seem to mix in better. - Blend it all together and drink it up! ALL FINISHED! Honestly, I love this thing. I think the banana flavored shake could get a little old after a while, but then so can the liquid diet. Sometimes you just have to find what works and go with it. No matter how much it sucks! I wish you all the best of luck and I hope you are doing well in this liquid diet stage. I will let you know if I find any other good mixtures. I have other pudding mixes to try! Let me know if you have any questions!

I, too, am being banded on March 8!! This is my first post, so I guess I will introduce myself. My name is Rachel, I am 21 years old and I am being banded in Harrisonburg, VA. I haven't met anyone else who is getting it done there on here, but that's ok! We can still be each other's support from different places! I started my liquid diet on Tuesday and so far it hasn't been so bad. There are days when I definitely miss chewing (the multi-vitamin just doesn't really cut it ) and just wish I could have some food, but I know this is for the best and I can't wait for my surgery!! I'm not really sure what else to say, if you all have any questions or anything, just let me know, I guess. I would love to get to know some of you and hear about your journeys. I love that we are all in this together! Have a wonderful weekend.