missliz817

Hey All, I am from Puyallup, WA and I was banded 9 days ago, on April 18, 2011. I had my surgery done by Dr. Robert Michaelson out of North West Weight Loss Surgery (he operates out of the surgical center there, but my surgery was done at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland.) I had my first follow up yesterday, and between the 7 days pre op liquid diet and 8 days post op, I am down 24.4lbs already. I have 195.6lbs left to go...and I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm really looking for support from people who have been banded, because I am having some emotional issues. I have anxiety already, but it has gotten worse since surgery. I want to stay positive, but it is hard when I am crying and scared everyday. Any positive advice or words of wisdom? -Thanks! Liz

I had to do the protein shake thing for one week prior to surgery. (I am now banded and stopped doing protein shakes as per advice of my surgeon...he told me not to drink them post op because they are basically liquid calories) anyway, there is a brand out there (the ones that i had) that actually arent too terrible. the brand is called Bariatric Advantage. these ones taste WAAAYYYY better than other ones I've tried.

I know one of the things my surgeon said was that Protein shakes are a no no for most banders after surgery. But other forms of a protein IS A MUST! The reason why he said no protein shakes after surgery was because they are essentially just liquid calories....but to each his own. I am by no means an expert...just telling you what I was told. Take care and good luck!