Newbie from Illinois

[jaybirds3 1]

Hi all!

I have been a lurker here for several weeks, just reading and learning! I am from Bonfield IL, about 65 miles south of Chicago. I started researching Lap Band a couple of years ago, started the process to get insurance approval last year, then found out that my insurance at the time would not cover WLS under any circumstance! This year, my company changed hands and we got new insurance in July, so I started over again, and this time it looks like it will go through! I am really excited, and only slightly apprehensive about becoming a bandster!

All of my pre-tests and various visits--nutritionist, psych, PCP, etc. will be done by the end of this week, and the surgeon said we will try for Dec. 16 as my surgery date. I am SO ready for this!

I have read so many people's experiences on this board, and on ObesityHelp.com, I feel like I am prepared for almost any contingency--good or bad (but hopefully all good, of course!)

I have followed the advice of several people here, and have tried various Protein Shakes, etc. I have just ordered a variety pack of Unjury powders to decide which ones I might buy. I have even tried doing the pre-op diet of 2 shakes and 4oz of lean meat per day, just to make sure I can do it.

Thanls for reading so far! Does anyone have suggestions for Clear Liquids besides sugar-free Jello, popsicles and broth? Also what kind of broth is best?

Thanks again!

~Jean

[Corrigan 75]

Hi Jean, I'm originally from Naperville. Our web site is screwed up today so bear with us. You mentioned a web site that is a<br />"Site that must not be mentioned" here : > ). To answer your question about liquids, I like Costco's Muscle Milk protien powder<br />mixed with skim milk and their chicken Boullon powder as a hot drink. I put some Protein isolate powder in it for extra protein.<br />You can get protein isolate (pure protein) powder on line, or in most health food stores. It has to be mixed in a little cold water<br />before you add it to anything hot or it'll clump up. Good luck with everything and come back often to let us know how you're<br />doing.

[jaybirds3 1]

OOPS!

Sorry about the "unmentionable!"

If you add Protein isolate powder to broth, is it still considered a "clear liquid"?

~Jean

[Corrigan 75]

Yes, and it gives you additional Protein to prevent muscle loss.

[jaybirds3 1]

Thanks! That will help, I think if I can add some unflavored Protein to broth, Chrystal Light, and other clear fluids I won't be so hungry post-op! My nutritionist only said things like sugar-free Jello, popsicles, etc. and I thought it might be pretty rough!

~Jean