Protein HELP!

[josiek1988 70]

Ok, I am starting to freak out a bit! I have been through my psych appt., met with the nurses to go throught the do's and don'ts and what to expect. I am now scheduled for my consult with the Dr. on 7/24/14. I have been assured that after that surgery will be scheduled fairly quickly. I am not nervous at all about the surgery or anything like that. I am very owrried about the protein!!! I am very sensitive to tastes and textures. I have been trying to find Protein bars and shakes that I can stomach but am having a really hard time. Can you all please help! Let me know what you are using, tips, tricks... anything that will help!

Thanks tons!

[Colleen C 169]

Hello,

I am newly banded (June 20th) and it depends on what your surgeon gives you on your list to eat/drink pre-op. Mine was Chike Protein shakes, Jello and sugar free drinks and broth. I did it for 2 weeks. Hated everyday of it but there were no other options so I did it, because I had to and I am worth it. The shakes even made me sick to my stomach so although I was allowed 4, I rarely got in more that 2or 3.

Try not to fret and get all twisted up about it. It won't be easy but you can do it. I promise you wont die, (might be grumpy!) but you can do it too!

Although it is to shrink our fatty liver the best part is if you follow it, the weight will fall off. I lost 22 lbs in 2 weeks.

Good luck!

Colleen

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi there and congratulations on getting a surgery date. Every surgeon has their own pre-op protocol so it will be good to find out what yours is going to be. Mine had a specific shake which they give out -- I read the ingredients and there was no way I was going to have that so I worked with the nutritionist on another one of my choice. I think there is flexibility here. I adhered to the two-week protocol of only shakes -- and yours may be totally different, some have longer, some have NONE -- and I'm glad I did as I think it's really important to follow the instructions of your surgeon. The idea is to shrink the fat around the liver prior to surgery. I was glad for the jump start of weight loss prior to getting my band as it can take a while for the band to be adjusted properly and the weight loss to begin in earnest. Good luck to you -- you're going to do beautifully! Get some extra exercise, drink a lot of fluids and get ready for the best thing ever to happen -- you are choosing yourself and your healthy future. That is very powerful. Best wishes!

[Kitt3000 757]

My standby all time favorite. Blender is a 16 oz glass. I put about 1-2 inches of cold from the fridge, Water in. Add about 4 frozen strawberries. 1/4 c frozen blueberries. 1 large spoon vanilla yogurt, 1 scoop of vanilla "pure Protein " whey. Blend & drink. I find it amazing.

Also, like others have said, it's not forever. Your taste for things may change after surgery, mine sure did. I am sure, I never knew how amazing hot cream of wheat could taste! Lol.

You will do just fine, no need to panic. Best of luck to you!

[rose2014 81]

Josiek1988, congratulations on getting to this point. No turning back now! I am 5 week out from being banded and love it!! As everyone has mentioned each surgeon is different and there protocol before surgery. I was allowed shakes(some I made and others I bought like the slim fast.....HIGH PROTEIN), broth, sugar free popsicles, sf Jello, and sf pudding. My sister was allowed 2 shakes, a sensible dinner, broth, sf popsicles, sf Jello but no sf pudding. Inform your surgeon or call ahead and speak to the nurse about your concerns on the Protein. Maybe they have some free samples to try out products they recommend. When I go for my fill, the office gives us samples of a product (ujury) that they recommend. Best wishes to you and please keep us posted.

Rose