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I thought it might be nice to talk about what we have eaten today, to give each other ideas for meals! I am on the mushy stage. Today (so far) I have had:

1 banana

3/4 cup scalloped potatoes cooked really well and soft

1 and 1/2 cup cream of mushroom Soup with crackers softened in Soup

approximately 1 can diet coke with fizz gone

I am having a really hard time getting my liquids in! I detest anything except diet coke, maybe some tea every now and then.

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I'm still in liquid phase so I had: total of 3 sugar free popsicles, 2 botles of Water and working on my 3rd. and about 5 sugar free candies totally dissolved in my mouth bfore I swallowed. The only thing I'll eat/drink for the rest of the night is Water.< /p>

I miss Diet coke so much but my Dr. told me that all sodas, even diet are strictly off limits. And any kind of potaotoes.......I can't have any type of starch for at least another month. :smile2: At least your Dr. is more generous in what you can eat. Must be nice.

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Breakfast: Carnation Instant Breakfast (choc) with Protein powder

Lunch: Mashed potatoes (about 2/3 cup)

Supper: About 1 cup of thick chicken broth in a bread bowl--I didn't eat the bowl, but ate the little bit of bread that was mixed into the chicken broth (really softened)

Starbucks Black Tea, have been sipping on it all day

Water throughout the day

I estimate I've had about about 600 calories today.

(banded 2/27)

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It will be one week since my band was installed,I was wondering if on the second week I could consume maybe some cream of mushroom Soup or should I just stick to the clear stuff other then the Protein Drink? Don't I sound like a Buick?........

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I had to drink a cup of coffee today, actually I got scared and only had half.

3 EAS Protein Shakes

half cup of chicken broth

1/4 cup of Jello

one sugar free popsicle

5 oz glass of skim milk

and sipping on Water most of the day.

I had surgery on 3/06 and today I felt much better than yesterday I even did a few loads of laundry. Bending over was much easier. Still taking the liquid Tylenol, but only every 6 hours instead of 4. I can't wait for the mushy food stage.

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3 Slimfasts and Crystal Light. Pandaband, I had surgery on 3/07 and was just noticing how bad my laundry is. I really hope I can get some done tomorrow.

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I had something good I think I am suppose to be on mushies. My wonderful wife made me a little plate of some shred chicken breast, mash potatoes and some flat Beans all smushed. Oh yea and some smashed apples. It was very little and it was great. To have some food in my belly. I felt this rush of energy. It really makes you appreciate every bite.

That is all I had all day long. It was sure worth the wait today. I told her that I was going to post it. I couldn't thank her enough. I was pround that I eat so little and was satified. In the past I would have ate some big portions and two plates. That was my delious dinner I had tonight.

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It will be one week since my band was installed,I was wondering if on the second week I could consume maybe some cream of mushroom Soup or should I just stick to the clear stuff other then the Protein drink? Don't I sound like a Buick?........

I was only on Clear Liquids 3 days

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My wonderful wife made me a little plate of some shred chicken breast, mash potatoes and some flat Beans all smushed. Oh yea and some smashed apples. It was very little and it was great. To have some food in my belly. I felt this rush of energy. It really makes you appreciate every bite.

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That sounds so yummy!!!! I'm jealous! :)

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i was banded on March 6, 2008...for the past 5 days I have been drinking a small bottle of Water a day, 2 cups of juice (half cup at a time) and today I started drinking half cup of broth today. It was kind of good. I have an appointment with my doctor today. I can't wait till i get mushy food.< /p>

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I'm still in liquid phase so I had: total of 3 sugar free popsicles, 2 botles of Water and working on my 3rd. and about 5 sugar free candies totally dissolved in my mouth bfore I swallowed. The only thing I'll eat/drink for the rest of the night is Water.

I miss Diet coke so much but my Dr. told me that all sodas, even diet are strictly off limits. And any kind of potaotoes.......I can't have any type of starch for at least another month. :) At least your Dr. is more generous in what you can eat. Must be nice.

Where are you getting your calories and Protein from? Is that all of the intake you had for the day?

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My band date is March 17th. My doctor has a very disiplined regime. I went to my nutrition class last week which included only information about what I am allowed to have for the first 2 weeks. After surgery I will attend another nutrition class along with the psychologist for instructions on the 2nd 2 weeks.

The only thing I am allowed to have for the first 14 days is 3 cartons of either Boost, Glucerna (low carb) and 64 oz. of Water per day. During all waking hours I have to sip every 15 minutes until I get all of the requirements in. I am not allowed any broths, crystal lites or anything else. No coffee or tea, no gum or breath mints. I feel great about this plan because I know I'm getting the proper nutritional requirements to meet my needs. I'm concerned that what some of you seem to be taking in isn't healthy enough to sustain you and keep you feeling full and energized. I've been going to a local support group with people who have already been banded and they all feel great during the first 2 weeks even though they are only taking in 750 calories per day. It's probabaly because they are getting all the vitamens etc..that they need.

Anyone have and thoughts on this?

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I'm now on solids. Last night I had grilled salmon, steamed broccoli and quineo. It was so good, and so good for me. I was able to eat a small amount, feel full and digest well!

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