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I remember back in the day when I did Atkins, I had some crazy, scary down right Nasty dreams. And now that I'm on this high Protein extreme 2 week pre op. it's happening again!! WTh - anyone else have this crap happen!!??

one month.

Great update, thanks for sharing

Wow, that list is TOTALLY different than mine... Mine didn't have any sweets, or any creamy things on it... The highest calorie item was probably mashed potatoes, and that had "(limit)" next to it...

http://www.nlm.nih.g...ions/000206.htm
What You Can Eat and Drink
You can eat or drink only things that are liquid. You may have these foods and drinks:
Water
Fruit juices, including Nectars and juices with pulp
Butter, margarine, oil, cream, custard, and pudding
Plain ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbet.
Fruit ices and popsicles
Sugar, honey, and syrups
Soup broth (bouillon, consommé, and strained cream Soups -- but NO solids)
Gelatin (Jell-O)
Boost, Ensure, Resource, Sustacal. and other liquid supplements
Tea or coffee with cream or milk and sugar or honey

Ask your doctor if you can include these foods in your full liquid diet:
Cooked, refined cereals, such as Cream of Wheat, cream of rice, oatmeal, grits, or farina
Strained meats, like the ones in baby food
Potatoes pureed in soup

Do NOT eat any kind of cheese, fruit (fresh, frozen, or canned), meat, and cereals that are not on your “okay” list.
Also, do NOT eat raw or cooked vegetables. And, do NOT eat ice cream or other frozen Desserts that have any solids in them or on top – things like nuts, chocolate chips, and pieces of Cookies.

I had Protein Shakes, ff broth, sj Jello & popscicles, crystal light. Try to eat so you can heal. Good luck!

My full liquid list includes Creamy Soups (strained), sugar free pudding, Low fat yogurt, Instant mashed potatoes, Skim milk, Carnation instant Breakfast, Protein Shakes

Tomato or sweet red pepper Soup is quite nice. I added Mrs. Dash salt free seasonings (Baked chicken Flavor is great) to the soup before heating which gave the soup added flavor.

Try Protein Shakes and cream Soups. Who's the cream soups with a hand lender to be sure of no solids.

****Update**** surgery went well. One minute I was sleep and the next minute I was woke and they were all done. I will say I'm in quite a bit of pain. Just like I pulled a muscle or something. The site of the port mainly. Plus my mouth is so dry I'm not hungry at all but would kill for some ice chips. I'm not allowed any ice chips or Water until after testing/X-rays in the morning. I've been trying to sleep most of the day to make the day go by quicker and actually because I'm really really tired. My breath smells HORRIBLE from not drinking and I feel dirty.
Plus side: I lost 7 pounds on the drs required 5 day liquid diet. Im glad surgery is over now I can begin my journey. I'm feeling so good about my decision. I know that I'll do well because of the amount of support I have from my husband, family, friends, coworkers, and my new LBT FAMILY. Thank You!! I'll post again tommrow. Going to try and get some rest.

Thanks Lashawn good luck to you to!! We're in good hands Dr. Tiesenga is a good surgeon. I'm still not nervous. I'm just REALLY excited now. I can't believe its happening

Wow ladies thank you do much for all the support!! I really truly appreciate it. I'm feeling soooo much better about my decision. It's 3:49am in Chicago and I'm up and on the way to the hospital now!! Its show time! ❤❤❤

So I had my surgery Wednesday and I'm in pain when I inhale my back and chest hurtst . Only gotten up twice to use the restroom. I'm taking morphine every 2-3 hrs and vicodin every 3-5 hrs

..i agree..

I am from Columbia. Living in Montana now since my husband is Airforce we are currently stationed here but we visit home about 2 times per year. I was banded March 21,2011 down 70ish pounds so far! Good luck on your journey!

Good luck to you on your journey! I was banded 3/22 and feel great. Down 36 so far.

We get banded the same day

Yes, I had him. He is very sweet and skilled at the table, but I have to say I am extremely frustrated with him over all. I'm sad to have such a negative response, but the contradicting information and lack of communication plus lack of nutritional knowledge on his part and his staff's part has made my journey painful, stressful and scarey.
Would love to hear other people's stories with their surgeons (including Dr. T's) and compare notes.