LapBand Food Stages Lists Suggestions

[nwislander 0]

Is there anyone out there who is also gluten-free and dairy-free. I was banded on 06/08/2009 and have to be on liquids for 21 days....it took me several trials before we found a Protein Powder that was totally gluten-free. Anyone else in same boat?

[salex31 0]

thank you for the list. My nutritionist gave vague information at our session, this helps a great deal. I get to start applesauce tomorrow and can hardly wait. Lost 16 pounds first week and rearing to go for more.

[blue devil woman 0]

can someone tell me where to get greek yogurt ?

[lkgrubb 0]

Depending on here you live, I have bought it at Walmart, Kroger's and also there is Carbmaster which is at all Kroger affiliates.

[ccgp 0]

I just bought the Montel Williams food emulsifier any one else? You can cream and make vegetable Soups that come out hot right from the blender. I thought this would be good to use post op for full liquid and mushy stages. And later to get more vegetables in. Should we not make fruit smoothies I keep hearing no homemade smoothies.

[Jordangirl 0]

i get mine at waldbaums...but im sure you can get it at any supermarket....i get plain chobani 0% its the pink lable...i add 3 spelda to it and its heavenly...face or fage dont remember the exact spelling is also delish..

[rbailey60 0]

How am I supposed to survive on only Water, broth, Isopure and popsicles for two weeks?

The only time I spoke with the dietician was on the phone a couple of weeks ago and that was a worthless chat.

Doc and his office are off on holiday so I cannot get any phone calls returned.

Didn't get a chance to speak to my doc before being discharged from hospital so I could ask him questions.

I'm shaky and have a headache from lack of food.< /p>

I had surgery December 21st.

Finally was able to expel gas today which gave me a ton of relief! I was in so much pain!

[GMC 0]

I wonder if anyone still reads this thread...I see the last post was in December.

I could really use some help. I'm having some very similar issues as the post above me and I'm only 2 days post-op. My nutritionist (who I only saw for about 5 minutes) says for the first week only Jello and broth. I've been doing this for 3 days now and I'm starving. It's also 3:30am and I still haven't slept yet. Would it really hurt if I had a scrambled egg for Breakfast? I don't know how I will survive on chicken broth and lime jello for another day let alone a whole week! She never mentioned Protein Shakes and specifically said no milk till week 2. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Gina

[finding me 1]

Every doctor has different rules and diets so I am not sure that the advice we give would be good to use unless you call your doctor. But for what it is worth I was allowed to have Protein Shakes on my post op. They wanted me to have they since your body needs Protein to heal after surgery.

[GMC 0]

I forgot to mention they told me I could have Isopure Protein Drinks from GNC. They're liquid and have 40g of Protein. The blue rasberry tastes like smelly feet! I am having no luck :bored:

[happytobemefinally 1]

My dr told me my main source of Protein for the first two weeks should be skim milk and Greek yogurt (because it's high in protein). They never mentioned Protein Shakes. I can barely keep those down (I'm on day 4 post op). I guess every dr is different!

[ddgalarza 0]

Every doctor is different. I was on chicken broth, isoprue and Water for 48 hours only. I then progressed to Protein Shakes (all kinds), skim milk and most things that were the consistnacy that you could easily get through a straw (just for consistancy sake, of course no straws allowed). I was on Soups by day 7, thinned with either chiken broth or milk. I wouldnt go for an egg at 3 days post op, but if your'e starving your'e going to need to add more Protein to your diet to keep you satisfied longer. Good luck!

[GMC 0]

Thanks guys. I decided not to go for the egg. I was having a weak moment but I pushed though it. Today I haven't been hungry at all. So I guess it gets easier. I'm going to call the nutritionist tomorrow and see if she will allow me anything else.

Edited April 5, 2010 by GMC

[anglov 0]

It seems every doctor is different. My doc had me on Clear Liquids days 1-2 which is surgery day and the day after. Days 3-4 full liquids, yogurt, thin Soup. days 5-6 pudding, applesauce, bananas. Days 7 mashed potatoes, really cooked vegetables and vegetable soup. Days 8-10 oatmeal, soft boiled eggs, cottage cheese and canned pears. Days 11-12 add fresh fruits. Day 14 slowly addbacked fish, tuna, toast, crackers, Pasta fresh veggies except corn, celery and asparagus. Days 16-18 backed turkey and chicken. 8 weeks and out beef, roast beef, ham and add steak last.

I am just on day 3.

[nomorejellybelly 77]

I'm tentatively scheduled to get my band for mid-August. It's been very helpful reading this thread.