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My nutrionist told me to eat those Special K Protein Meal Bars for Breakfast, not to have Protein shakes. Better to have solids than protein shakes. What about having a little shake and a bar, or shake for a snack to get your protein. Audree

I was just wondering what your favorite foods were that were no/low calorie, such as Soups, Snacks, beverages, etc. I had done weight watchers and remember we had a lot of 0 point foods. This could be for pre op or for post op if you are hungry. Thanks,Audree

Yesterday, post of day 2 I had broth for brunch, at home I had broth again , then broth again for dinner. I had one Jello cup, gatorade, and two ice pops. I am about to have some Better Than Boullion. My stomach feels like it is imploding and cramping from hunger. I also feel week. I wish I could start on cream soups. I am going to email my nutrionist. I am wearing a tank top type bra that holds me in. How much are you eating? Am I eating too much? I am just eating when I feel hungry and stopping when I feel full. Audree

I think losing 10 pounds would really keep me motivated!!! I also like South Beach Diet the best. I ate like that for a long time. It also helped me overcome my carb additction!!! Audree

Are you the lucky one eating the Skinny Cow Cheese!!!!! What day did they let you start eating those???? I am going to ask my dietician because I feel week and tired.Audree

Hi Kellie! It sucked vomitting after surgery!!! The only good thing about it, is that I felt a lot of gas coming out of my mouth as I vomitted. Did that happen to you? So, I don't have the gas pains in my shoulders like some have. I am on day 3 pre op and can't wait till the creamy soups. I can have yogurt on day 4 and creamy soups on day 7, but I would like it sooner. I am feeling hungry!!! Audree

I got one of those and a picture ID card from Dr. Ortiz. I had just heard some people getting a bad response at the restaurant when showing it. I think all restaurants should honor it!!! Audree

It actually doesn't look so bad. My four top incisions fall under my breast, so won't really be seen. My port is to the left, up under my ribcage a couple inches down. Mine are crazy glued so they look good. I am laying on top of a heating pad, tummy down and it feels really good! The port is actually, on me at least, not under the direct incision, but like an inch bellow the cut. How are you feeling overall? Audree

Man, you are making me hungry!!!:hungry: I think I want to make a good caldo with lots of veggies. We still get the nutrients from the caldo. My family can eat the good stuff! I love it spicy too!!! I just sent my husbnd to the store to buy me some Better Than Boullion!!! I also have family in Sonora, MX!!! When are you going to be banded? Let me know if you have any questions! Audree

Hey Fiyagirl, we were both banded on the same day!!!! How are you doing? Audree

I was just banded on Friday, Jan. 5. I feel really good. I am feeling swollen and have gas pains, but that is very minor for having someone all up in my guts!:faint: I am tired too. Probably due to the low calories. I am really excited to be beginning my journey!!! Audree:clap2:

Congrats Faybie!!!! That is awesome!!! I can't wait to lose weight! The doctor told me, even being lower bmi, that I could lose anywhere from 28 to 58 pounds in 6 months, that it depended on me! To plan on burning all my clothes. I will donate them cuz I have some really nice clothes. I may want to have some altered. We just need to remember our rules. Does anyone have them to post again to give us a friendly reminder and see if we are doing them properly??? Audree

I can't wait to have yogurt tomorrow and maybe Skinny Cow cheese??? My nutrionist said I could have yogurt. I am hungry. She said creamy Soups on day 7??? Audree

Yeah,, the Wolfgang Puck is definitely worth it! It just tastes meaty with out meat. It is like 720 grms sodium a cup. Have you tried Better than boullion? I was thinking about getting some. The regular broth just isn't hitting the spot. They had some awesome home made chicken broth in Mexico that spoiled me!!!! I am not sure I want to weigh during these six weeks. I think I may just measure and see how my clothes fit. I also had diahrea yesterday and my stomach felt funny, girgly, gassy. Audree

Congrats on your weight loss!!!! Did you lose on your 6 week recovery time?? Audree

LaJuanna: They put my port right under my ribs, a few inches from the middle where my ribs meet, to the left and a couple inches down. So, no where near the waist area. I thought I'd be in more pain. I am somewhat sore, last night before bed more sore. When is your surgery scheduled? Audree

I just wanted to come over and say hi! You are doing great! It sounds like you are in the process of taming your sweet tooth and winning! As for the carbs, most of all of us that have a weight problem have a carb problem. For me,, the more carbs I eat, the hungrier I feel, the moodier I feel, I just feel insatiable!!! It could also be something called Candida that requires a body cleanse. It is a yeast in our bodies that demands we eat carbs and sweets. I am doing good. I am not physcially hungry, but mentally hungry. I want to taste and feel the textures of food. I am day 3 post of today. Dr. Miranda said I could have yogurt, the drinkable kind, tomorrow. I read somewhere that someone said they could have skinny cow cheese on their fourth day. I am going to email her and ask. I don't think I want to weigh myself until my fill if I can help it. Someone recommended that. I think it was good advice. I am sure I will tell from my clothes. This time isn't really intended for weight loss anyway. How soon after surgery did you schedule your fill? Did you just email them or call? Who did you call? Keep in touch! God Bless!! Audree

If you listen to your doctors guidelines, there is no way you can't lose!!! My doctor told me I can lose 28-58 pounds in six months just depending on if I listen to the guidelines and eat good quality foods. He has banded over 4,000 patients. There is a way to eat "around" the band. High calorie liquids, soups, shakes, cookies, chocolates, chips. These things go easily through the band. I am going to definitely stay away from those things and find healthy substitutes. Just follow banster rules and you will do great!Audree

Hi Nathalie! I am loving it so far. I am getting the head hunger, thinking about food flavors and textures, even if my tummy feels full and swollen! Oh, I just read that some people go to restaurants and the managers won't honor thier lap band card that says we can only eat a very small portion. They are supposed to let us order from the kids menu. I heard some people going to restaurants and the managers are rude and won't honor the card (what do we have to do, raise our shirts and show our scars). I just want to be prepared for the day I go to a restaurant and I can speak with the manager and be informed. I had no idea we were covered by a disability act, or at least someone said we are. I'd like to make the information better known if we are. Thanks!Audree

Does anyone have any recipes on how they prepare there nectar protein drinks? :hungry: Audree

Welcome Madden to BandLand! You were actually banded before me. I was just banded Jan.5th. I am not going to weigh myself no matter how hard I want too.I heard that you shouldn't really weigh during this six weeks since you can retain a lot of water due to high sodium in the broths and they pump you up with a lot of liquids through the IV. Hope to see you on the Lower BMI thread!! Audree:clap2:

I just wanted to stop by and say "I am with band"!! I also had a question. Does anyone know about legal rights and the band regarding eating out. I found this post. "I was talking with my nurse cooridinator who also happens to have had weight loss surgery and she mentioned the American Disabilities Act and weight loss surgery does fall under that act. You might want to push it with them and see what they say." Does anyone know a lawyer or are you a lawyer that can answer our question? HOpe you all are doing great! I am! Audree<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> __________________

I took pj's just for the hotel stay. They put you in a hospital gown. Also, for the hospital, I wore there what I wore back. Just my toothbrush. If you get the stomach flu, Dr. Ortiz said to go to emergency imediately and tell them to give you a shot. I am going to go to my primary doctor and tell them my situation and get a prescription for supposotories and pills for anti vomitting. Vomitting can dislodge the band so that is why they had to check me under fleuro. Thank God i was good!Audree

I'd like to know my legal rights when the time comes to eat out. Does anyone know a lawyer they can ask. I have pre paid legal and will ask also. I did get a card from my doctor quote:" I was talking with my nurse cooridinator who also happens to have had weight loss surgery and she mentioned the American Disabilities Act and weight loss surgery does fall under that act. You might want to push it with them and see what they say."<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> __________________

I thought this was some good info. Let's look into it, google it, so we can know what to say to a rude manager at a restaurant. Anyone know a lawyer you can ask? I have pre paid legal and am going to ask about the disabiliy act. quote: "I was talking with my nurse cooridinator who also happens to have had weight loss surgery and she mentioned the American Disabilities Act and weight loss surgery does fall under that act. You might want to push it with them and see what they say. I'd like to be informed by the time it comes for me to go out to a restaurant. In any case, most restaurants have a cup of Soup for like $3. In any case, I want to know my legal rights. Audree<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> __________________