Chicago friends

[purposedriven4 1]

hi all

i am getting banded by dr. meyers this month. i started my liquid pre op on monday and i messed up bcause i ate solid food on monday. give me some suggestions so that i can do this liquid right

[piercedqt78 658]

I lived on warm chicken broth. Propel was also a life saver. What are you allowed to have? Can you have egg drop Soup without the eggs? I was allowed sugar free yogurt and protien shakes. Can you have those? There are clear liquid protien drinks out there that really fill you up too. I always had the chicken broth in a bowl with a spoon, made me feel like I was eating. I know this is hard, but you can do it. You can always come here for support. ~Mandy

[purposedriven4 1]

thank you i needed that. i can have:

Water, Decaf cofee tea, crystal light, sugar free koolaid, tang, diet snapple, sugar free posicles, skim milk, Protein Drinks, low fat cream Soups no chunks, low fat sugar free yogurt. light ensure, sugar free carnation Breakfast. I am a patient of Dr. Meyers @ rush

[piercedqt78 658]

Try blending the skim milk, some ice cubes and a carnation instant Breakfast, and some Decaf instant coffee mix makes a good smoothie. The cream Soups can be really filling too. Try freezing the yogurt then put it in a blender, just like soft serve. I lived on propel it's a sugar free gatorade, it really helped keep my mind off food. I was only allowed sugar free liquids, and 1 6 oz of sugar free yogurt, and 2 Protein Shakes a day. I was not allowed the cream soups, or the carnation breakfast. I was not allowed any dairy other than the yogurt. Also make the Soup with the skim milk, it makes it richer and makes it more filling. I am in Romeoville, if you want to talk on the phone let me know and I will PM you my number. ~Mandy

[purposedriven4 1]

thanks that would be great

[pugchick 1]

Come on Chicago bandsters, come have lunch with us Saturday. It will be so much more fun with a big group of us!

Olive Garden on Rt 59 in Naperville. Just across the street from Fox Valley Mall.

[Veggestyle 0]

Count me in!

[lala 0]

Mee, too! Only I'm on liquids only now as well. So I guess it will be coffee for me!!

[soniacan 0]

dr meyers did my band and i really liked him. i found adding some rosemary seasoning to broth really made it take yummy!

[soniacan 0]

me me! i;m in!

[Veggestyle 0]

:cry Something came up and now I can no longer make it on Saturday! Sorry guys, it would have been great to meet you all!

[piercedqt78 658]

Anyone else?

[piercedqt78 658]

Anyone coming to the luncheon that will soon be in a size 16? I have several pair of shorts and capris in 16's. I found them in the closet. There is also a pair of dress pants and a sweater in the bag. I will bing them with me, let me know if anyone wants them. ~Mandy

[pugchick 1]

Mandy, were you able to make reservations for us? Where should we all meet?

[piercedqt78 658]

I am going to call today and confirm for 8, just in case someone else decides to join last min. We can all meet there, the ressie will be under my name. ~Mandy