I-Love-Pomeranians

Hello everyone! I just found your site and cannot be more thrilled! I was banded on 10/01/08. Post-op, the day I started my liquid diet, I weighed 223 pounds. I must admit I am scared, though. I haven't found anyone I can really communicate with around here and feel alone. I feel like I have a million questions but don't know who to trust and talk with. My husband is totally supportive but he's not been through the banding process. He's been following the diet along with me (pre and post surgery), but I need to talk with people who've been through this. I'll tell you why I'm afraid...I hate the Protein stuff we're supposed to drink and so I admit to not drinking it. I admit that I haven't eaten three meals a day yet because of not incorporating the Protein Shake in the mornings as Breakfast. I have been sticking to the clear and cloudy liquids as instructed, yet love the days when I get to eat something new per my doctor instructed calendar. I've lost 21 pounds in less than 2 weeks, but I'm afraid to eat because I'm afraid to gain it back again. I found your forum because I wanted to see when I could exercise. Perhaps I've put too much out here, but I'm just scared I'll gain my newly lost weight back when I start testing to see if my new stomach can tolerate food again. I'm also scared that I'll cheat and eat things I shouldn't. But I'm also excited about the possibility of being thin again as it could be within reach if I just don't cheat and do what I'm supposed to. I'm happy to be here and would enjoy any and all support even just one of you could offer this newly banded me. Thanks! CeeCee :thumbup:

I don't think you're mean spirited, mean or anything of the like. You're stating the truth and providing me with the insight I need to get me in line. I appreciate the support. I, too, was told Proteins first. I was just hoping I could get away with missing them until I can start to eat foods that are loaded with them in lieu of drinking the shakes. I am realizing now, however, that I'm mistaken and I need to drink them regardless. You know, just like so many others, I love chocolate. I love shakes. But I was never one to want them once or even twice a day. I just liked them on occasion. Drinking these everyday is just difficult but I'll put my best "band" forward and just start drinking them for good health. Thanks for caring!!!

Thanks for replying! I've only tried Chike and Atkins. I enjoyed the heck out of Chike pre-surgery, but my taste buds are now saying no way. I tried some protein smoothies from Smoothie King but they were awful. I bought some powder egg protein but am afraid it will ruin my food. Yes, I'm acting like a big baby. I need to keep asking myself why did I do this all, then, if I refuse to suck it up and just find a protein drink that I can tolerate. I had heard one's hair could fall out without the protein. Have you heard that to be true? I'm going to find something, though, so please don't think I've given up just yet.