Banded on December 17th

[AngelSoftSnow 0]

Hi Everyone -

I'm having my surgery on December 17th. I'm scared! But I know I'll be okay. What did you all purchase for after surgery, when it comes to food and liquids. I like the slim fast drinks. Will that be enough to pass as a Protein Drink? Any ideas on foods would be great.

Thanks!

[snagrammy 0]

I too bought the slim-fast high Protein shakes. I also have some of the little packets of special K flavoring to add to Water. I figure every little bit of Protein should help. I plan to stop at GNC tomorrow to see what they have to offer and I am going thru Barix, so they have their own drinks (although I'm sure they will be more expensive).

I'm being banded on 12/21, so I'm right behind you!

Good luck.

[AngelSoftSnow 0]

Are you nervous? I get nervous when I think about it, so I try not too.

[snagrammy 0]

I worried that I'm not nervous! It's such a big step, but a relatively uncomplicated surgery. I was told less than an hour. I think my tubal took longer!!

Maybe when I go in for PATs on Wednesday, reality will hit! Where are you going for surgery??

Oh yeah....I just checked and the Protein whey powder I bought at Walmart has 46 grams of Protein in 2 scoops!......NOT BAD!

Well.....keep in touch and we will follow each other into "slimness"

Donna :whoo:

[AngelSoftSnow 0]

I'm from Massachusetts. I having surgery at Brigham's and Women's Hospital in Boston with Dr. Lautz. Where are you having your surgery?

[snagrammy 0]

I'm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Amish Country), but am going to the Barix Clinic just outside Philadelphia. It's about 1 1/2 hours without traffic. I have to be there at 7 tomorrow morning so that should be fun!!!

Have a good day!!!

[MissSac 0]

My surgery date is December 17th as well. Make sure you jump over to the monthly support groups and join the Merrry Bandsters. Good luck to you both!

[dan.sm 0]

I am getting banded on Dec. 17 as well at Mass General Hospital with Dr. Hutter.

I haven't done the shopping yet but I am kinda excited to do this.

[Ellisa 6]

I like Slim Fast Lo Carb. Since I have to be on liquids for two weeks prior (December 18th) I started that today. But I also have unflavored whey Protein that I got from GNC 1 scoop around 22 grams. I don't notice an off flavor with it. I added it to my OJ this morning with yogurt. Melted dream sickle?

I am also using SF pudding and Jello. Tomato juice, add whey powder, basil and sweetner for "soup."

[jewelee 0]

I'm 12/17 too! I've been really excited but right now I'm up way past my bedtime freaking out about it.

[DonHoll1 0]

Welcome to all the new people. Congrats on your dates. You might want to have some chicken and beef broth in the house for when you get home. Donna

[AngelSoftSnow 0]

If I think about it, I get all nervous, so I try not to think about it. I see the surgeon on thursday to talk about the surgery and it's my chance to ask more questions. I'm excited but I'm scared too.