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Hi all, Banded January 9, 2008

Fortunately, doctor said it was ok to take the protein drink for the short time I've been on it because aside from the shake I was only eating 100 calories a day. Preferably 2 drinks would have been ideal but I couldn't get a second drink in. Going in to see doctor in morning and they will get me on a diet where I can now get the majority of protein from food. Still not hungry but hopefully all goes well.

Hi all, I was banded January 9, 2008 and have officially finished my 2 weeks as I type...YAY! It is so good to be able to talk with those experiencing the same issues. I average about 500 calories a day but that's because my Protein shake is 400 calories and it has definitely saved me from being lightheaded. My doctor started me on clear and full liquids on day one. Also, he does not believe in the puree stage and goes directly to the soft food stage.

hi shortgal, it is 400 calories because each protein scoop is 70 calories and I use 3 scoops but you could use less scoops for sure. Bare in mind I am only consuming around 500 calories or so a day. Doctor doesn't believe in puree stage, so starting soft stage tomorrow and a lot less protein powder. Hope you try it.

Now I am truly confused. I am still on the liquid stage until Wednesday. I am drinking one Protein shake combined with my no sugar added Carnation Instant Breakfast (part of my prescribed menu) in the morning. I am still not hungry since surgery and this shake is my only source of protein. My shake totals 400 calories with the skim milk, instant breakfast, Protein powder and unsweetened cocoa and I am still averaging a little over 500 calories a day. Am I doing something wrong? I feel great now that I drink the Protein Shake, not weak as before I could consume the shake, and I am taking my Vitamins and Calcium supplement. I don't have any problem with bowel movements. I know my nutritrionist says to cut back on protein when I am able to get the protein from foods. Please advise, I know all doctors and diets are not quite equal but interested what you are doing in the clear/full liquid stage. Thanks in advance for any feedback. Banded January 9, 2008 Dr. Ervin Denham Evanston Northwestern Hospitals 255/237.8/175

trish I know exactly what you mean. I was banded January 9, 2008, in fact today is a week! It went so fast. I have been doing the happy dance for 3 days now because I finally figured out a tasty chocolate drink that gives me 67g Protein per 8oz drink. I am so excited that I can't wait to drink it first thing in the morning. I use a Protein powder I purchased from GNC named Any whey by Optimum and it is 17g a scoop. Following is my recipe: 8oz skim fat free milk = 9g 1 pkg of No-Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast (chocolate) = 5g 3 scoops Any Whey = 51g 2 Tbsp Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder = 2g 3 ice cubes and blend I hope this helps you. For some reason I was like a deer in headlights when it came to protein powder. I can't believe it took me 5 days to figure out to use more than one scoop at a time...sheesh. The drink is my first meal of the day and it really helps. Hope this helps. Banded January 9, 2008 Dr. Ervin Denham Evanston Northwestern Hospitals

Hi Yelsnia nice meeting you. We can dance in the in zone at the same time when we reach our goal woohoo!

Good going Icreyno! Good luck with your doctor's appt and let me know how the pureed stage goes for you tomorrow. Amazing how that sounds delicious LOL.

Hi MamaJava and LDNurse, Nice to meet someone on the same diet and someone banded the same day. I am not hungry at all. I can barely get a total of 5 oz of the diet down. I have been getting the Protein down and living on sugarless popsicles, 2 to 3 a day. I was so lightheaded last night that I figured I was losing too fast (if there is such a thing LOL) so I weighed myself this morning and I was down 12 lbs! The two days I was on clear & full liquids I lost 1.5 lbs. It should slow down now though because I am really forcing myself to eat the whole 8 oz of food per meal. It took be over an hour and I still fell short but getting there. I agree LD, will definitely be worth it. Good luck at your appt. MamaJava. 255.5 254 242 175 Pre-Op 2 days/Surgery/Current/Goal Banded January 9, 2008 Dr. Ervin Denham Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Illinois