Finally - operating date set

pmvb11 · April 21, 2008

:eek:Hi to all, I will be finally getting the lap band on 06/09. I have gotten all my clearances and I will have my upper GI on 04/29.

I am so confused on the Protein Drinks. I need some advice. I bought a couple of samples of Unjury and will try one tomorrw.

I want to know what people think of Isopure and any other ways of getting the Proteins in. I have pretty much no money ( on a really tight budget) so I don't want to spend on something that I will not drink.

Please help...

Paty

kathystrick · April 21, 2008

Congratulations on getting your date!!

You are going to find so many different opinions here on the taste of different Protein drinks. Some people can't stomach them at all due to the smell, texture, etc. It is a very individual thing. There is a thread on different ways to get Protein here: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/list-protein-rich-foods-values-3498/ .

Good luck to you!

kiddokat · April 21, 2008

So far I have done best with the Atkins shakes! They are about 160 calories, 15g Protein, and 2 net carbs. If you are by a Wal Mart they had a good selection and were about $2 less a 4 pack than grocery stores. I am on day 4 of my liquid diet. I tried one unjury blended with some juice and ice and that was not bad in the blender, however I tried it today with some crystal light as suggested and I couldn't really take it.

Surgery is May 2. Good Luck and let me know if you find something better! I understand the budget as I am a self pay and will be broke for quite a while now!!!:tongue_smilie:

Enchanted · April 22, 2008

Welcome, Paty!

I tried the unjury (unsweetened). It was ok. I'm not really expecting any of them to be delicious

I'd suggest going to your local healthfood store and buying some samples of several different shakes that meet your doc's requirements.

pmvb11 · April 22, 2008

Thank you so much for the info.

How are you doing? Hope you get approved for the surgery!!

Paty

pmvb11 · April 22, 2008

Hi Eva, Well Ok, so I tried the unjury chocolate this morning. It was ok. I am trying to start getting my mind and body ready for the 3 weeks liquid diet. I start right after Mother's Day.

How is your liquid diet going?

Thanks for the info too!!

pmvb11 · April 22, 2008

Hello Christine, Hope you are doing well. I see that your surgery is coming up rather quickly. Are you excited? How is the liquid diet going?

Thanks for the information!!!

kathystrick · April 22, 2008

Thank you so much for the info.
How are you doing? Hope you get approved for the surgery!!

Paty

Hi Paty!

I'm doing pretty good. Thanks for asking! I've lost 10 pounds on my own in preparation for surgery. I am anxiously awaiting word from insurance though.

Good luck to you!!