New Lap Band

[bamakaren 14]

Hi my name is Karen and i live in northeast Alabama. i started my lap journey in November and finally got all the testing and approvals done after what seemed like an eternity. My surgery was scheduled for 7 Feb and i'm happy to say that i went wonderfully. Dr. K. Todd Foreman was my surgeon and he was wonderful. He was very matter of fact, answered all mine and my husbands questions and made sure we were always comfortable. Surgery went great and i went home that afternoon. I'm doing fine keeping all my Clear Liquids down but have absolutely zero energey. I'm supposed to stay on clear liquids until Feb 14th but i don't think i can take another cup of broth or i'll puke. I have been hungry and this is the biggest challange for me. i guess i'll keep eating the popsicles and Jello until Monday when i can actually have some creamed Soup woohoo. Can't wait. i loved getting on the scale this morning though. Dr. Foreman said i would lose between 15 - 20 pounds the first two weeks and i'm already down 7 pounds. That sure makes it worth it to me. Does anyone have any other suggestions for my clear liquid diet - this just is not fun ha ha.

[Mimi11 2]

They have some fun ideas on lapband.com:)

[Bizzybunny 0]

HI. I just joined today. Not banded yet, will be 2/23. They told us in the nutrition class that you could jazz up the broth by buying ramen noodles, making it and then strain out the noodles and don't eat those. Haven't tried it, but it sounds lots better than just plain consomme.

Hi my name is Karen and i live in northeast Alabama. i started my lap journey in November and finally got all the testing and approvals done after what seemed like an eternity. My surgery was scheduled for 7 Feb and i'm happy to say that i went wonderfully. Dr. K. Todd Foreman was my surgeon and he was wonderful. He was very matter of fact, answered all mine and my husbands questions and made sure we were always comfortable. Surgery went great and i went home that afternoon. I'm doing fine keeping all my clear liquids down but have absolutely zero energey. I'm supposed to stay on clear liquids until Feb 14th but i don't think i can take another cup of broth or i'll puke. I have been hungry and this is the biggest challange for me. i guess i'll keep eating the popsicles and Jello until Monday when i can actually have some creamed Soup woohoo. Can't wait. i loved getting on the scale this morning though. Dr. Foreman said i would lose between 15 - 20 pounds the first two weeks and i'm already down 7 pounds. That sure makes it worth it to me. Does anyone have any other suggestions for my clear liquid diet - this just is not fun ha ha.