Darbyjack

I used Barriatric Advantage protein shakes. All were extremely good. I also bought protein soups I found on Amazon....think they were by Protidiet. I like the chicken noodle and split pea, especially mixed together with a boulion cube. In the 2 week pre-op period, I had some hard boiled eggs and also had some canned chicken, along with the shakes, soup, jello, and broth. I ended up losing 20 pds on the pre-op diet ! Good Luck.

I had sugar free gum and hard candy. Be careful tho, the sugar free has sorbital (spelling) and that makes ya run to the bathroom. And on the liquid diet, you need no help in that area HA Good Luck to you.

I started mushy on day 8. Actually, I started the evening before, couldn't take it. Banded on the 23rd. I start 3 meals daily on Sat Nov3rd, everything pureed 1/4 to 1/2 cup at every meal. Hope this helps.

Why not ask? Can't hurt to try. You'll never know unless you do. Good Luck

Shot down 2 times by my insurance company, even with a certified letter from my own Dr. They said I could have it done if I met with a Dr every 2 wks for a year. I even saved their letter saying...."it was their final decision, unless I presented with any further medical symptoms, that met their guidlines", so in short, if I got 'sicker' they would let me have the lapband. So, with further blood work and a sleep apnea test, i developed pre-diabetes, and had sleep apnea. Was approved in 2 weeks when sent those tests to them. DON'T GIVE UP. It just takes a lot of hoops to jump thru, from my experience. I jumped thru all they wanted and have been banded since 10-23-12. As suggested, make sure you know exactly what their policy is, and do whatever it takes for them. Really makes me mad that insurance companies run our health sometimes, even before our own Doc's.. Good Luck to you

I'm in the mushy stage too. Here are a few I have had the past couple days. Egg salad with cottage cheese, and about a tsp of lowfat mayo, pickle juice. Canned chicken with the broth in the can, pureed. looks gross but doesn't taste bad. Some seasonigs too. Pureed green Beans. Peaches/Cottage cheese. I let cheerios SOG in some milk and mashed them HA pretty good. Mashed potatoes with a little cheese. That's it so far for me, gonna try some refried beans and taco sauce tomorrow. Good Luck, and glad you are safe from the storm

Oh my gosh. I am so sorry that you have had to endure this endless suffering. I pray that you have some peace soon. Come to a decision with your Doctor, even a 2nd opinion if it would make you feel better. Quality of life is so precious. I wish you luck and peace. Add me as a friend, if you just need to vent, or whatever you need. I am a pretty good listener. ((((hugs))))

Was banded on the 23rd. I too, have been nauseated, with a lot of stomach churning after every sip of anything. Doc office this morning advised me to try some gas-x strips. I have done 2 and so far so good. Sipping vitamin water zero and protein shakes, seems to have helped. good luck !

Banded on Tuesday, Oct 23. Really nauseated today, with a lot of stomach churning/ gurgling. Anyone else having/had this? I sure hope it ends soon. BA shakes, vitamin zero water, decaf tea, was on the menu for today, so not sure if any of this could cause the stomach upset or not.

The 2 weeks is rough for sure, YOU WILL GET THRU IT. When I got the desperation, I had boiled eggs, and small can's of chicken. HELPED SO MUCH. But, we had a bon fire we went to during that time frame, and I actually....licked a rib HAHA and it cured this beast of an appetite. It' s hard, but so worth it. I lost 20 lbs during the 2 wks prep, and 35 total. Just keep the end goal in site. And, LICK something if ya need to ! LOL GOOD LUCK pam

Hi All ! I was banded Oct 23, 2012. Was in the surgery center 23 hours, insurance said so HA. Was down 35 pds before the banding, 20 of those from the 2 week diet of shakes, broth and Jello. I was totally shocked that morning when I stepped on the scale and saw I had lost 20 pds in 2 weeks. I had some pain the first couple days. But the pain meds every 6 hours helped. Now just taking pain meds before bed. I am a tummy sleeper, still can't do that, but getting closer. The Protein shakes from Bariatric Advantage are a life saver, they are awesome. I add some extracts, sf pudding to them to mix up the flavors. And the protein Soups, chicken noodle and pea Soup from Protdiet, are pretty good too. My stomach does 'gurgle' a lot. It isn't uncomfortable at all, just gurgles. I hope this will pass. I have never had any hunger. However, I just want to guzzle down a bottle of Water or a glass of tea. I'm so thirsty. I drink every 1/2 hr as instructed by Doc. But still thirsty. So glad to have found this site, and FINALLY learned how to post HAHA. I live with my boyfriend, and he really tried to understand, but he can't. So I am here to stay with some awesome people to DO UNDERSTAND it all. THANKS EVERYONE AND HAPPY BANDING !!