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I hope this will be ok... What do you guys think? I blended some oatmeal in my protein shake and I'm on full liquids. I was banded on may 18.

And you will be great too! Praying for a speedy recovery!

Congrats! Oh wow you are doing great being able to eat cream of wheat so soon! Happy journey !

I have 2 kids also one 9 and the other 5- I give them snacks I know I can eat. They eat Greek yogurt with low sugar strawberry preserves. I let them have the sf Popsicles. For dinner I have been giving them the frozen entrees cause it makes it si much easier and they are not that bad for a temp solution. It's nothing wrong with converting everyone to eating healthy in the end it would be the best decision you would have made for your family and they will be greatful!

Yep, I get that burning sensation sometimes near the port area but not on the incision. I can relate!

I sure hope so! I didn't think it was a problem because I'm only having liquids and have not consumed much protein. So I actually thought it was ok. But I guess not.. I'm going to keep drinking my water and walking to get all the gas out! Thanks Melinda

How do they taste? Are u mixing them or drinking them straight? I can't wait to get mine !

Ummm,maybe not... I think I was over doing it! Gas got the best of me, and I was trying so hard to fight it!

Hey everyone! We are getting banded tomorrow - im at 8:30am et. Im still excited, even though i cheated on pre op and ate shelled no salt peanuts on tuesday. What about you?

I have a little gas- annndddd I have not used the potty yet!!! I'm trying to increase my liquids but it's kinda hard with the gas! My stomach growls and fuses all day. I called the Dr.office and they told me to use colace 3x a day then if I still don't go try miralax. I just thought I was ok not going because I have not really had any protein/ only 6oz but lots of water and ice chips and sf Popsicles.

Oh wow! That's a long time... I'm sure you will get yours before I get mine- let me know how they taste, pls. I'm using the New whey ones now mixing with crystal light. It has a really strong taste and smell. But hey gotta do what ya gotta do and we need the protein!

Did you get the Protein to go shots yet? I ordered them from Groupon also but still did not get them yet.

Thanks Tammy- and yep God is Good! I'm going to just continue to focus on getting in my protein as much as I can. I still have no appetite. My Dr. has me on full liquids for 7 days. So day 1 was yesterday - I guess when the swellin in my stomach goes down I will be able to get my proteins in.

Yep it is and so far the people that have it are losing very well. But you have to follow Dr. Orders. I had my surgery May 18, and started Protein yesterday it's tough getting all of it in. I think because the stomach is still swollen. When do you go for surgery ?

Praying for your success collenjoy! You will be banded in no time- probably recovering as I type!

Oh wow! I'm not even close to that amount of protein. I guess I need to pick up the pace and sip on stuff as soon as I get up. Barely getting 35-40g.