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Have you tried drinking the Atkins Protein Shakes low carb. they have 15 gm of Protein per shake, per mixed. I get the Dark Choc. ann

Thank you for the suggestions above. I get to start on mushy foods today, Going to do some yogurt an cream of wheat. I will make sure I get my protein in too. I found some low carb yogurt that I am going to try. Someone else said to mix with your protein never thought about that. I will give that a try. I was banded on 12/15. Thanks:thumbup: Ann

HI Kathie, I was banded on Dec. 15th and I did drink coffee a few days after. However, I drink Decaf and I don't drink it everyday. That would be something to ask your surgeon. I was nervous at first but I know now I did the right thing. to be able to lose and keep it off will be a GREAT feeling. This website seems like a friendly place and alot of information gets passed on. I am doing well. Day 14 tomorrow so I can begin eating soft foods. Keep yourself busy, I find that helps so you don't feel hungry but I think that is as much in your mind as in your body. At least for me. Good Luck, Ann

Morning all, Good Luck to all those to be banded. I was banded on Dec. 15th and still on liquids till tomorrow and then can have Cream of wheat and applesauce and yogurt. Has anyone been exercising? I have been doing a little walking. Have not gotten on the scale yet. I go to the Dr on Monday for a check up. since this week was a holiday week he was not in. So far so good. No cravings. drinking my shakes. and Water. I am on a high Protein , low carb according to my Dr's instructions. I know different dr's have differenct directions. Anyone want to share? Before I had my surgery the nurse taking care of me. Said. This is the first day of the rest of your life. She had Gastric bypass. Its nice when people can relate. Ann

Good Morning. I was banded on Dec. 15th. I am doing well. I went back to work on Friday the 18th. I have a desk job and can get up each hour. I am doing well. made it thru Christmas no problem even though I could only have shakes and jello pudding. Come Tuesday it will be 2 weeks ended and can have some yogurt and applesauce. yippeee:thumbup: I have to sleep with a pillow on my right side so I can sleep on my side. or my back. I can't seem to sleep on my left side. I am walking and doing housework without lifting alot. Ann

Really, do you get this information at the seminar? Well I guess I will find out soon. Thanks for the info.

I am also new and have a scheduled seminar date of 7/28 to learn more about this process. I want to know about the after surgery and fast was the recovery. I am reading articles that say 3 weeks. I did not think it would take that long?? I have been reading the posts and did not know there was a pre-op diet you need to go thru. What I have read on line did not say anything about that. Any advice, things I should ask, etc??? I have been a yo yo dieter for years and have tried just about every diet there is. I appreciate your comments. Thanks,