Date set: July 11th - any other July banders?

[sprinkle715 87]

Isn't mocha like coffee taste?? I do t like coffee so idk about mocha. I also don't know if I could drink piña Colada flavor a lot but ill def ask to try when I go to nutrition shop. Thank you!

[Karen WS 78]

Synta 6 has some outrageously good Protein powders. Go on line and check them out. I have tried several and they are wonderful!

[kbush 176]

Kbush - who makes the mocha one you like?

Gold standard it's mocha Cappuccino. I have a picture of all of my Protein Drinks on Instagram #mydiet or look me at grayeclipse.

[aviva1979 375]

Isn't mocha like coffee taste?? I do t like coffee so idk about mocha. I also don't know if I could drink piña Colada flavor a lot but ill def ask to try when I go to nutrition shop. Thank you!

To me, mocha is like coffee/chocolate hybrid. Like if I mixed a spoonful of hot choc powder into a coffee.

[kbush 176]

To me' date=' mocha is like coffee/chocolate hybrid. Like if I mixed a spoonful of hot choc powder into a coffee.[/quote']

This tastes like the cheapest chocolate milk on earth. It reminds me of the watered down school milk. I work at a high school.

[aviva1979 375]

This tastes like the cheapest chocolate milk on earth. It reminds me of the watered down school milk. I work at a high school.

Hehehe. This makes me giggle for some reason.

Tonight I blended a cup of ice, a cup of Hood low fat choc milk and a scoop of Unjury vanilla powder and it was pretty tasty. The milk is high in sugar so I don't use it often. I bet it would also be good if I stuck a cup of it in tr freezer and made a frozen treat.

[Crayolaphoenix 24]

Crayolapheonix did u find me on Facebook with my name??

sprinkle715: I sent you a private message on this site. Did you get it?

[sprinkle715 87]

Yes I got it thanks I accepted

[BrandyMesser 2]

Got a call from the surgical scheduler this morning' date=' and my date is set for July 11th! I was hoping it might be sooner, but not surprised it worked out this way. Means I will be starting my liquid diet while I'm traveling for work - so that will be interesting. I'm also wrestling with not having our annual 4th of July BBQ at my house (which is in a prime location for watching fireworks) - maybe I'll just have ppl over for fireworks but avoid smelling burgers on the grill all day.

Anyone else have a July date set? Wanna support each other through the next weeks?[/quote']

I'm set for July 19th!!!! I'm so excited but this 2 week diet is a killer!

[MaggieMay702 49]

Hey Sprinkle! I was banded on July 1st. A lot of folks here suggested that I purchase "The Big Book of LapBand" that you can find on this site. I got the Kindle version b/c it was 10 as opposed to 25 & devoured it! It answered so many questions that I didn't even enough know I should be asking at the time.

I found that what I heard from people here as far as pain level did not ring true for me. I had some pain in my shoulders / upper back' date=' but did what everyone said & used a heating pad & it helped tremendously. (Note to you: Make sure you have a heating Pad!) The pain in my tummy was worse to me b/c my muscles were not in good shape. First couple of days, I used a cane to help me get up, not to walk afterwards, just to get up. Ice helps too. Everyone here told me to be stocked up on any meds that I take, liquid ibuprofen /Tylenol in case of low grade fever, Gas-X (or something like it), and whatever "meals" your doctor says you should consume for the first week so that you won't have to go shopping right after release from hospital. I have found MyFitnessPal to be incredibly useful & the connections with friends there. If you are not using it, maybe now's a good time to start. Otherwise, almost a week post-surgery, I'm feeling pretty great, down 25 # since I started the original liquid diet & moving ahead. The doctors, nurses, and my friends have been great and very supportive! Wish you the best & keep us posted! If I missed anything or if you have other questions, I'll be glad to answer what I Can! Deb. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Deb, I'm looking for "the big book of Lapband" on Amazon (to buy electronically for my kindle app). And I need more info, such as the author, etc. I can't seem to find the original source on this site?? Thanks! Is it worth it to buy post-op?

[Deb_Believes 31]

Deb' date=' I'm looking for "the big book of Lapband" on Amazon (to buy electronically for my kindle app). And I need more info, such as the author, etc. I can't seem to find the original source on this site?? Thanks! Is it worth it to buy post-op?[/quote']

Hey Maggie,

I think the book is definitely worth having post-op, too. It still answers questions for me now. It's a good before, during, after, & ongoing type of reference written, I believe, by the guy who moderates this site. I looked up the link that I used to buy it & pasted it below to make it easier for you. All purchase options are on the same page.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/page/lapband_book.html

Let me know if you need anything else! Deb

[marieh 18]

Hi all!

Has anyone tried or think ensure clear will be ok for post op diet??

Anyone banded care to share a post op grocery list?

[kbush 176]

Hi all!

Has anyone tried or think ensure clear will be ok for post op diet??

Anyone banded care to share a post op grocery list?

I bought it but I haven't tried it yet.

[BringingSexyBackToTX 51]

I had my post-op appt today and I have lost 10 pounds since my surgery 6 days ago! That puts me at a total loss of 30 pounds!!!

That's great progress and so glad to hear you don't have to use pain meds and/or aren't miserable. Thanks for the insight! Continued success and comfort on your progress.

[kbush 176]

That's great progress and so glad to hear you don't have to use pain meds and/or aren't miserable. Thanks for the insight! Continued success and comfort on your progress.

Congrats!