Getting banded Friday, 1.7.11 & looking for a buddy

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Hi Blueberry Girl. My dr is Dr. Korman. He is w/ Marina Del Rey Hospital. They are a great bunch!!! :smile2: The nurse that cared for me after surgery could not say enough about getting in ALL my protein!!! I have tried lots and the easiest for me to get down is EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control. They have 3 flavors and I think the chocolate is best.(i get mine @ Walmart cuz they 're cheaper) There is also an unflavored Protein Powder by Pure Protein(GNC) that you can use in anything. I also found Protein Shots.(also Walmart) they have 30 grams of protein in just a 3 oz tube.(thats half of whats recommended daily) :wink2: Protein does help with the healing and helps you you feel better but what really made me start getting in all my protein was that when you go thru weight loss and your body doesnt get enough protein you can start to lose hair. I really didnt think I would be affected in that way because I have always had lots and lots of thick hair. After several weeks I started noticing at shower time when washing my hair I was losing lots of hair. My hair was getting noticeably thinner. That was the fire under my butt!!! :target: Now i try to get in at least 80 grams of protein and it helps me lose better too. I eat lots of chicken breast and fat free refried Beans (w/cheese n tapatio they taste like the ones from Taco Bell)

As you go along you will find what works best for you but DO ALWAYS get all your protein in!!!

I drink those EAS shakes, too. Those and the Atkins shakes. I will have to check walmart out, there aren't any really close but I go out to super fantastic walmart in Santa clarita all the time to do my runs. I have the flavorless soy protein powder from trader joes. I'm gonna have to wait to use it and add to oatmeal, etc cuz it's super thick. I will definitely have to check out those protein shots... Anything to help me get it down quick. I'm finding myself getting grossed out on the sweetness and consistency of the Protein Shakes but try to force it down anyway. Thanks for the recommendations! Boy, I can't wait to have some thicker consistency food. But I do love my Soup, so yay for that!

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So hello all, I am Jennifer i was banded Jan 6,2011 I went to the dr. Today for a check up, I drove myself yay!! I am starting to feel more like myself, I am 5 days post op ,he said all looks good , I am still swollen he said that will go down in time!! I just can't wait to start to eat Something anything!!! I have a 2 week liquid then on to yogurt and Soup and mashed stuff!! I am counting the days lol hope everyone else is doing good :-) I am glad I found this forum it really helps!!!

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Hey Blueberry Girl, I remember those first few weeks when even just chicken broth tasted like a gourmet meal I loved the Soup stage too! Someone else told me about a really thick Protein Powder too but the ones I've tried have not been thick. I think I'll check out trader joes too.

I shop at a super fantastic Walmart in Santa clarita too, it's the one on Carl Boyer...love it there!

[KBME 1]

Hey Blueberry Girl, I remember those first few weeks when even just chicken broth tasted like a gourmet meal I loved the Soup stage too! Someone else told me about a really thick Protein Powder too but the ones I've tried have not been thick. I think I'll check out trader joes too.

I shop at a super fantastic Walmart in Santa clarita too, it's the one on Carl Boyer...love it there!

[KBME 1]

Hey Blueberry Girl, I remember those first few weeks when even just chicken broth tasted like a gourmet meal I loved the Soup stage too! Someone else told me about a really thick Protein powder too but the ones I've tried have not been thick. I think I'll check out trader joes too.

I shop at a super fantastic Walmart in Santa clarita too, it's the one on Carl Boyer...love it there!

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Omg. Sorry for the triple reply all!!! My iPad is trip pin.

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Omg. Sorry for the triple reply all!!! My iPad is trip pin.