March Bandsters!

[neekoal 37]

im being banded on thursday this coming week. im in the process of making chicken stock. ive got chicken thigh meat, onion, french onion Soup and a little pepper.. not much of that. what else can i put in for a little more flavour?? its o.k. but its very watery. i think i need some more flavour in it. has anyone here made up their own Clear liquids for the first post op stage?/

I just ate the Swansons broth, I like the reclosable container so I can just pour what I need and save the rest. But kudos to you for cooking for yourself! I'm sure yours is better for you than the Swansons.

[Ladybug28 73]

For the ones on liquids, if you haven't tried it yet, unjury chicken broth is great, 26g of Protein, and mixes great. Unjury.com

Glad to hear you're all doing well...I'm on day 9 of pre-op liquids and doing great! I'm down 12 1/2 pounds. Thursday will be here soon!! WooHoo!!

Smrsue thanks for the Jello shot receipes!

[smmrsue 56]

You're welcome!

[carlamcgrath 2]

6 days now till my surgery. The Lord knew when to get me in gear for this procedure as I am having hietal hernia repaired also. The pain from the hernia is almost unbearable. I take protonix for it but I have breakthru pain constantly.

OMG, I was in the same boat. I had hietal hernia repair and the doctor said it was the size of a large orange. I also took protonix but towards the end it didn't seem to work. Most likely you are going to be very sore for a while from the hernia repair. Afterwards I felt like the weight of the world was on my shoulders, literally. The pain is from the hernia repair. It hurts to yawn, take a deep breath and pretty much everything else.

[carlamcgrath 2]

Ladies- when u say mushies, are you putting stuff in the blender or chewing it up really well

Blender

[ready4changein2011 70]

OMG, I was in the same boat. I had hietal hernia repair and the doctor said it was the size of a large orange. I also took protonix but towards the end it didn't seem to work. Most likely you are going to be very sore for a while from the hernia repair. Afterwards I felt like the weight of the world was on my shoulders, literally. The pain is from the hernia repair. It hurts to yawn, take a deep breath and pretty much everything else.

I feel you I'm having the same problem had a hernia repair also. I'm 15 days out and still have some pain and gas. Hurt to yawn, take a deep breath and everything else. Working tomorrow will take my liquid tylenol in case I need it 12 hrs is a long time. Hope this passes soon.

[Sunshyne068 97]

Here are two recipes for Protein Jello.

High Protein Jello using Isopure

1 small box Gelatin powder

1 cup Isopure

1. Stir 1 cup boiling Water into Gelatin in a medium bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.

2. Add 1 cup Isopure to dissolved gelatin Water and mix well.

3. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

High protein jello using Protein Powder

1 small box gelatin powder

2 scoops Protein Powder

1. Stir 1 cup boiling water into gelatin in a medium bowl until completely dissolved.

2. Add 2 scoops protein powder to 1 cup cold water

3. Add protein water to gelatin water and mix well. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

Can we do this for chocolate protein powder and sugar free Chocolate pudding mix that needs to be cooked on the stove as well?????

[Sunshyne068 97]

Has anyone used Mederma for their scars?

I have not, but I saw somewhere else on this forum that a patient was instructed to use "silcone sheets" to make scars less noticeable. I bought them from Walgreens here in Maryland. I just put 1 on today since my steri-strips havent fallen off of all my incisions yet. I'll keep you posted on the progress.

[VioletC 5]

I got the call today that my surgery is tomorrow morning!!! It was supposed to be Friday but cancelled due to a plumbing issue. Yesterday they told me I would be very lucky to get in next Friday instead. Thank god I didn't bing eat or anything!!!!!!!! So I am just prepped my fridge and house, pulling the recliner out, and begging my coworkers to work for me next week! I have really appreciated the support here so far!

A question- home made turkey broth. Should I even try during my liquids stage or just keep it for when I am able to make Soups or need my mashed spuds thinned out?

[waitingpatiently 250]

Tomorrow meaning Sunday!! or Tomorrow meaning you leave somewhere where it is already Sunday?

Thats great either way....I really felt bad when I read your post that it had to be rescheduled. ---Then I got paranoid that mine would get cancelled for some reason.

Good Luck! Keep us posted!

[VioletC 5]

Tomorrow meaning Sunday!! or Tomorrow meaning you leave somewhere where it is already Sunday?

Thats great either way....I really felt bad when I read your post that it had to be rescheduled. ---Then I got paranoid that mine would get cancelled for some reason.

Good Luck! Keep us posted!

Tomorrow meaning SUNDAY morning!!!! Ackkkk!!! So insane!! I do have the best coworkers ever though. They ALL know and have been so flexible with my schedule

[heathylife 12]

I feel you I'm having the same problem had a hernia repair also. I'm 15 days out and still have some pain and gas. Hurt to yawn, take a deep breath and everything else. Working tomorrow will take my liquid tylenol in case I need it 12 hrs is a long time. Hope this passes soon.

I was having gas pains and bloating as well...i got the extra strength Gas X, took 2 chewables... and the pain went away...this worked for me...Hang in there!!

[smmrsue 56]

You can do the same with SF, FF pudding. I made it and it was yummy!

[SpecialK 22]

Hello to the March 2012 Bandsters from a March 2008 bandster who is 4 years out and 120 lbs less than I was when I had surgery on St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2008. Hang in there - I would never want to go back.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/gallery/image/43758-kathy-4th-bandiversary-with-good-luck-bear-2012-0317/

[BandedStacy 13]

Here are two recipes for Protein Jello.

High Protein Jello using Isopure

1 small box Gelatin powder

1 cup Isopure

1. Stir 1 cup boiling Water into Gelatin in a medium bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.

2. Add 1 cup Isopure to dissolved gelatin Water and mix well.

3. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

High protein jello using protein powder

1 small box gelatin powder

2 scoops protein powder

1. Stir 1 cup boiling water into gelatin in a medium bowl until completely dissolved.

2. Add 2 scoops protein powder to 1 cup cold water

3. Add protein water to gelatin water and mix well. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

Thank you for sharing that