newskinnygal

What were your favorite soups/broths/jellos/puddings/Popsicles/etc?

I'm not allowed any actual chicken or meat. Just clear liquids, broth, protein shakes, SF jello, SF Popsicles, yogurt and milk. But I'm not a big fan of dairy products. It keeps sending before I finish what I'm typing! Haha anyways, I'd like to thank you all for your replies and look forward to trying some of your ideas!

I haven't had lapband surgery yet, but I have an extremely sensitive gag reflux too (I can't even brush my teeth lately without dry heaving), I'm scared it might get worse and/or irritate my lapband in the future! I know how you feel! I hope you can find something that helps, or if anybody else out there has any suggestions. For me, I just plug my nose in smelly situations, switched to a kids tooth brush and kids tooth paste and I recommend eating slowly, taking small bites and chew real well. Also, maybe instead of three regular meals, eat 4 smaller meals. Try not to eat right before entering the restroom, taking out the garbage, brushing your teeth, cooking, cleaning, etc. just eat afterwards! If not, give yourself at least two hours to digest the food before doing those activities. Good luck!

Very nice checklist! I hope you dont mind if I use too! I especially like the Kellogg's protein mixes!

Aww I'm glad that it was easy and that you got it done with! Im terrified of needles!

Wow! Thank you!

Thank you! Yes, I had thought of doing that. I'd have to ask my surgeons office to see how much they charge for fills, if it's not a ridiculous amount, I would totally start earlier and pay for the first few fills my self. You are so right, my health is worth it!

What is the green zone? Also, do you feel like you are not as hungry now with the fills?

I've heard it from doctors and other people who had WLS. My doctor favors the sleeve, but I dont like the idea of having half my stomach cut off. I would like everything to stay intact. Maybe if sleeve plication was approved in the US and not in clinical trials, I would go that route. But for now I'm scheduled for lap band and I am glad to hear that there is a low percentage of people who had complications after a long period of time with lapband.

Hello Everyone! I am new to Lap Band Talk and will soon be new to the Lap Band World, in July! I have some questions I'm hoping some of you can help me with. Such as, what Vitamins do you take? What regimen do you use to keep your skin taught? Also, what were your favorite liquids and mushies to eat after surgery? Also, whats your favorite Protein shake? Thanks in advance! Feel free to answer any of the questions, it doesn't have to be all them haha

Aww, thank you! This will help me greatly when I go grocery shopping! I'm sure you look beautiful and feel a lot healthier. I'll take the excess skin any day over the excess weight haha