August 2011 Bandsters????

[RegFern 1]

Abowman1985,

I think the liquid is hard too. I can't find a Protein Powder that I like. Let me know how you are doing? I did find a huge list, 200 recipes under the Food/Exercise forum on this site. You might find something you'll like there.

REGFERN

Tried Unjury poweder and it isn't as bad as the others. I bought the vanilla but added a little Hersey's lite Syrup and a tablespoon of natural Peanut Butter with 6 oz. of skim milk. Not too bad. I think if I add a couple of ice cubes it will thicken it up. I haven't used a FULL scoop of powder yet, but 3/4. Working my way up to it. Also liking the Carnation Inst. sugar free choc. with skim milk. Even put it in the blender and added a tablespoon of peanut butter to it. My support gr. members told me to do the Low Fat cream of chicken Soup and Tomato Soup. They suggested I put FF cottage cheese blended up into my Tomato soup blended together then heat it up. It was just a thicker tomato soup. I don't eat cottage cheese so I wasn't too sure but it was ok. Yeah, something else to eat.

Getting ready to go out with 13 people to my son's favorite pizza place before he leaves for college tomorrow. Gonna go have some soup and pack my indiv. packets of Crystal Light for my Water at the restaurant. Wish me luck. Day 6 of liquids!

REGFERN

[CarynW 3]

Regfern, I thought the same things you did about how it will change eating and drinking with friends. Years ago when I quit smoking, I would think there's no way I can do.this, what am I going to do when my friends and I are sitting around chatting and smoking, I won't be smoking, ill just be wiring there!, ill end up caving! Now, 8 years later, I still sit around outside while my friends smoke and it doesn't bother me one bit, I still sort of enjoy the smell even, gross I know! It will be the same with food I assume. Even now, on my Protein diet preop, I don't miss eating everything with them, I'm not craving anything since I'm so full of protein, so its just the habit I've got to break, and like any habit that takes years to form, it will take time to break it.

[myzn1 0]

one day 'til i get banded and i'm boarderline freaking out. i called them twice to confirm my appointment today. i also got a call from my sleep studay to tell me that i have severe sleep apnea - so i'll need a cpap for my procedure. i was afraid they were going to postpone my appointment. but my machine is going to be delivered tomorrow afternoon. this is so crazy. i can't believe i'm finally getting it done. aaaah!

[ms.lady 3]

It is now 1:19am central time which means it offical Wednesday 8/10/11, which means I will be banded on tomorrow. I have already asked what have I gotten myself into and have not had surgery. WOW.......OMG........

[minniekitty 44]

I have surgery this Friday! 2 more days! I can't believe it's happening already. I leave tomorrow at 3 am to fly to San Diego. Dr. Aceves is my doc. in Mexico (and no, he's not dangerous just because he's in Mexico! I have my post-op care taken care of too).

I've been doing the pre-op diet and have lost 6 lbs so far (not taking into account Water weight), so I'm feeling pretty good.

[ctarantino 13]

Hi August Banders! I'm so nervous, can't sleep! I'm 8-11 and look at it as I'm getting banded tmrw too :0 I'm a ball of questions, thoughts, my mind is racing with all these things that I want the answers to. It's so subjective how everyone heals and I guess I'm just gonna have to go in and see how my body will take the surgery. I've never had surgery except for 2 c-sections(last one being my son on 9-1-10) I have a nice family beach day planned tmrw followed my a pedicure and massage to put me into relaxation for the surgery. Best of luck to us all!!!!! We went through all these doctors, poking, prodding appointments and have one goal in mind... To lose weight!!! The power is in our hands, it's up to us to leave this shell of a fat body on the operating table and maximize the band as much as possible! We can do this!!!!!!! Prayers for us all!! :-) Cara

[Sharon1222 19]

Hi August Banders! I'm so nervous, can't sleep! I'm 8-11 and look at it as I'm getting banded tmrw too :0 I'm a ball of questions, thoughts, my mind is racing with all these things that I want the answers to. It's so subjective how everyone heals and I guess I'm just gonna have to go in and see how my body will take the surgery. I've never had surgery except for 2 c-sections(last one being my son on 9-1-10) I have a nice family beach day planned tmrw followed my a pedicure and massage to put me into relaxation for the surgery. Best of luck to us all!!!!! We went through all these doctors, poking, prodding appointments and have one goal in mind... To lose weight!!! The power is in our hands, it's up to us to leave this shell of a fat body on the operating table and maximize the band as much as possible! We can do this!!!!!!! Prayers for us all!! :-) Cara

Hello Cara my band date is 8-11 only surger i had was 2 c section last one was 9/29/1988 22 1/2 years ago Good Luck to you my prayers are with you

[ctarantino 13]

Same to you! Best of luck and let's check in on Friday!

[awella 0]

I'm sceduled for Aug 26--barring any unexpected issues with insurance! Start my liquid diet next Fri--Any and all advive is WELCOME!!!

Ada

I FINALLY got my surgery date! August 4th!!!!! I am so excited! I feel like it's a long ways away!

Who else is getting banded in August?

[healthywoman 2]

Thanks for the heating pad tip-didn't think of that or the pillow. I've had one c-section, and a miserable hysterectomy so I'm thinking this lap surgery will be a breeze compared!! I am taking the Super Advanced whey protien chocolate and it tastes sinful . It's so tasty/non-gritty I feel like I'm cheating. I get it at Walmart for $15. I've lost 8 lbs in 7 days and hope it continues to come off. My doc says he will cancel your procedure if you gain between the consult and pre-op visit. I believe him!! I'm saying prayers for all of you this week. Please check in here if you can, post-op, to give us some wisdom for our procedures next week. Thanks

[CHANGE11 0]

I am having my LB on Aug 25th, all this time getting everything ready, doctor visits after doctor visits and more visits...LOL, and now it is offical and now i am a nervous wreck...i have to start my liquid diet on the 15th...has anyone had to go 10 days on liquids? I really nervous about it, any help you all can give me will be appricated.

[Peps 1]

Healthywoman,

You said you get your Protein powder at Wal-Mart? What is the brand? I need to find something that is convenient to get to. I have been using Unjury chocolate Splendor, but have to order it online.

Thanks for the info, and good luck to you with your band! Hope to join you in September!

[healthywoman 2]

Hi Peps, I buy th Super Advanced Whey Protein with 26 grams per scoop-can't remember the exact name-Bio something-I'm not at home to check. This brand was recommended by anothe bandster and it tastes great. I've been on it for 8 days. It comes in a big plastic tub, not a can . The label is black and orange. It will say 52 grams on the front label, but that is for two scoops. I use one scoop at a time so I can have several shakes per day, based on 1000 cals for my pre-op diet. I'm allowed a frozen meal of less than 300 cals on days 3-12, but all liquids first and last two days. I have chosen to do all liquid some extra days,just because its sooo easy-no thinking required. I make a frappe mix in the AM with Benefiber, one scoop protein, 3 tblsp hemp hearts, several icecubes and 5 ounces of Water. Tastes great and when eaten with a spoon, feels like a meal. I really haven't been hungry much either unless I don't have my shakes on schedule. I'm looking forward to hearing from our bandsters in surgery today- praying for them all. When is your procedure date,Peps? Mine is Aug 18-just can't wait to get this over and start the next chapter. HW

[Peps 1]

Hi Peps, I buy th Super Advanced Whey Protein with 26 grams per scoop-can't remember the exact name-Bio something-I'm not at home to check. This brand was recommended by anothe bandster and it tastes great. I've been on it for 8 days. It comes in a big plastic tub, not a can . The label is black and orange. It will say 52 grams on the front label, but that is for two scoops. I use one scoop at a time so I can have several shakes per day, based on 1000 cals for my pre-op diet. I'm allowed a frozen meal of less than 300 cals on days 3-12, but all liquids first and last two days. I have chosen to do all liquid some extra days,just because its sooo easy-no thinking required. I make a frappe mix in the AM with Benefiber, one scoop protein, 3 tblsp hemp hearts, several icecubes and 5 ounces of Water. Tastes great and when eaten with a spoon, feels like a meal. I really haven't been hungry much either unless I don't have my shakes on schedule. I'm looking forward to hearing from our bandsters in surgery today- praying for them all. When is your procedure date,Peps? Mine is Aug 18-just can't wait to get this over and start the next chapter. HW

Hi Healthy Woman,

Thanks so much for the info. on the protein powder. I'll definitely try some. You know, so many of those protein powders taste so nasty, so I'm glad to hear you love it. I'll get some in Wal-Mart this weekend. So you get banded a week from today! Wow! I'm so excited for you. I've had such a long journey. My ins. requires that I work with a life coach for a year. Lucky thing I started that last summer. It's been long, and I was mad at first, but I've also spent this year doing a lot of research which has helped tremendously. I go to see the surgeon next Wednesday, the 17th and hopefully get at least a tentative surgery date set. I'm hoping for sometime in September. Question, what is the 'hemp hearts'? Never heard of them. What do they do? I look forward to staying in touch. Take care.......7 days!!!! Good luck!

Peg

[Mewizza 3]

I have my date but no time since my pre-op test havent came back yet since I just did them today. Next Thursday!!!! 8/18/11 :-) only have to do liquid date for 48 hours before my surgery. :-) The appt went by really fast & I'm really confused what I should eat and what else I need to do but I'm so excited.