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Well, 12 days out, my swelling must be down because I feel no restriction. I am satrving and feel sick becuase I am hungry, thinking about food constantly!! This isn't what I signed up for. I have had to advance my post -op eating schedule seriously. If I eat a more normal diet (nothing seems to bother me), I feel much better and stronger. I see the dr. tomorrow and we'll see how it goes. I am amking 2nd seder and will just make my usual and eat small portions of the softer foods (turkey, mashed potatoes, etc.) No nuts in the charoset anymore. Our 27 year old daughter who loves charoset, developed a deadly nut allergy last year!!

Kefirchick: I was just banded on 3/19 and face the same dilemma. I will probably just do the low carb thing and eat cottage cheese, tuna, chicken and gefilte fish. I was hoping to see some recipes too. Maybe when I am feeling more productive, I will go through my recipes and see what I can finagle!

I use Herbalife Shapeworks Beverage Mix. It's a powder that comes in Peach Mango or Wild Berry. You mix it with 8 ounces of water and each 8 ounce serving ahs 70 calories, 0 fat, 0 sugar and 15 grams of protein. It's very refreshing and easy to get down.