lalaj

You're doing awesome!! Welcome to the banded club.

Thank you

Wow! 18 lbs' date=' that's great! Glad to hear you are doing well.[/quote']

Thanks

WTG!! Happy for you

Hi all

Feels good to be on the other side with you all

My surgery was yesterday 5/15/12 and I had to arrive at 7:30am. Went into the OR at 9:30am.

Today, I feel ok. My one week post op visit is next Wednesday. I lost 18lbs during the liquid diet (very grateful).

Looking forward to healing and beginning my new relationship with my band

Lala

We're any of you allowed Protein Shakes the day after surgery?

Surgery complete, discharged at a 2pm. Gassy? Yes. Throat is dry and a little sore. Overall I feel good just groggy. I'm home now, have enjoyed a sf Popsicle, and it felt soooo good to my dry mouth.

Hope everyone is ok

Will be praying for you!!

Thanks

Up this morning getting ready to head out in a few. Surgery is at 7:30am. I'll update as soon as I can.

Have a great day everyone

Surgery tomorrow @ 7:30am. Down 16lbs since liquid diet started. Very grateful for that. Good luck to all who is scheduled tomorrow.

Lala

Surgery Tuesday, call tomorrow for the scheduled time. I'm nervous but trusting God to see me through.

What were you required to wear to the hospital? Underwear or no during surgery?

Thanks in advance. Good luck to all those scheduled for 5-15-12

I from the far south suburbs. De Ellis did my surgery yesterday.

Hi, how long were you on liquids after surgery?

its day 10 and I'm feeling a lot of things. I'm not too hungry but this liquid diet has me gassy and backed up. I felt sick for a few days, maybe because I'm not getting enough liquids. I've been trying to get my Protein in but it's becoming more and more difficult due to the taste of the shakes. They have become quite nasty to me.

I find myself wondering how am I going to make it through the next four days as well as the post op diet. It's not so much the hunger that bothers me, it's the headaches, gassiness, Constipation, dizziness and lightheadedness.

Anyhow, I'm just venting. Don't have anyone else to talk to about this. I haven't told many people and the three people that knows, wouldn't understand.

Praying it gets better with time. I try to keep in mind, this time next month I will be banded and eating "normally" again.

Good luck everyone.

Lala

It definitely is a to-your-taste kind of thing. I enjoy the Premier Protein shakes from SAMs club. They chill nicely and don't have the nasty aftertaste (again my personal opinion). I've tried the Pure Protein Shakes from Walmart and they taste terrible to me. However, I'm trying to drink them all because I spent $$ on them.

I'm determined to find a powder-because they last longer-that I like. I hope that you find one too. Good luck

Hi

My surgery date is 5/15 and I'm on day 10 of pre op diet. Hope you ladies come out of "bandster hell" very soon. Best of luck to you both

OK' date=' IM starving now, I am almost a week prost op. I just feel like I need to eat.. help!!!

I have to get thru this![/quote']

Hang in there, you can do it! Are you on liquids and for how long until you get to cream Soups? Or mushies?

Sooooo freakin nervous guys' date=' getting ready for the hospital!!! Wish me luck!! To a fast recovery and the NEW MEEEEEE!!!!! I don't want be a weenie!!! Lol![/quote']

Good luck!

Hi all. Just wanted to quickly post to let you know I made it ok. I am in my hospital bed right now. Glad i could stay overnight. Not trying to scare anyone but I truly did not expect this level of pain. Overall things have gone smoothly and I will share more once I feel better. All the best. xo

Hope you feel better soon

Lala....I am beyond blessed!!! God is Good!!

The broth I'm drinking is College Inn beef flavored....I really like it!! My plan is to post Friday night!!

I agree, God is good... Good luck

Well....Friday will be here before I know it. I was blessed to only following a diet for two weeks and start my liquid diet tomorrow. Well.....I started it today because I'm afraid doc will get in there and say my liver is to big!! What Ive had today is Breakfast....a shake.....Lunch.....a shake....snack....jello. I got home from work and want to wait a bit before making another shake so I'm sipping on some beef broth and it is delish. I thought that it was going to be very hard today (doing liquids) but it has actually been pretty good. And did I mention the broth is delish...LOL!! Oh and I've had all my Water plus!!! Ive been writing down what Ive had today which wasnt hard to keep up with ....LOL My plan is to have one more Jello before the night ends so my calorie intake for today will be 460. Anyways y'all have a great night.

Getting very excited for Friday the 4th!!!

You were blessed indeed

What kind of broth are you sipping? The broth I've had has been the worst, YUCK! Friday will be here before you know it. Yay!! Good luck and can't wait to see your updates.

Lala

Currently killing myself with nerves. Surgery in 2 days' date=' so anxious! Luckily one of the surgeons assured me that they usually issue an anti anxiety med via IV. I guarentee I'll need that!

I had the option of leafy greens and lean meat during the diet, last week I did all shakes and fruit, this week a bit of both, going back to liquids for the last two days.

Came down with strep throat, doing a Z Pack, hoping to Bob it goes away before Friday.[/quote']

I can imagine how you must be feeling. I'm super excited for you. My surgery is a week from today and I'm geeked! I was told the same thing about the anti anxiety med and I was like YES! so you're not alone.

Hope the strep throat goes away very soon. Good luck and wishing you a very speedy recovery. Looking forward to your updates

Lala

I use the chocolate powder. I buy it from Wal-Mart. I like it because I can have it for Breakfast and get more than half of my Protein in a day. It is 50 grams of Protein a day if you use two scoops...it has 3 net carbs per serving...which multiply by 2 for two scoops. It is also 140 calories per scoop. I find that it fills me up until lunchtime. I make it with Water and add ice for a shake like texture. Though it is much easier to mix if you mix the mix with Water then add the ice and blend.

Good Luck to ya!

Thank you! Very good suggestions. Thanks for sharing best wishes

Lala

Thanks

@2muchfun, I had no idea they sold it in the can. I was looking at the powder on Walmart website and couldn't find it. Thanks for the info. Bless you

Hi

Has anyone tried this and do you know how many carbs are in it? I looked it up but I'm not finding the carbs. Also, how does it taste? I'm in day 7 of pre op diet and I'm just trying to mix things up because I'm tired of the broth and sf jello/Popsicles. Thanks!

Lala

I've strained my Soups and just used the broth from it. It's much better than the regular broth, yuck! Or you can always slow cook your own broth and fill it with veggies and seasonings of your choice just watch the sodium. Good luck

I agree, get that Protein in. Sip protein first, it's the most important aside from Water. Good luck