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May 6th is when I get another fluro to see if my band moved back into position. I'm not holding out a lot of hope, but if it has, I will probably mess with it a little longer.

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May 6th is when I get another fluro to see if my band moved back into position. I'm not holding out a lot of hope, but if it has, I will probably mess with it a little longer.

I'll think good thoughts that all goes well with the visit. You've done great with the band so it makes sense to work it as long as possible.

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I am already bored with full fluids. LOL. I don't like the Protein powders and am not getting in the required protein. I got a little inventive and diluted 1/3 cup of part skim ricotta cheese with some skim milk to get it to the Tomato Soup stage of thickness and found that to be very satisfying.

Coffee still takes weird but I do have a cup in the AM. THAT is the one thing I really miss. I go to a soft diet on Saturday so the protein sources will be more plentiful. One thing I do enjoy is hot chocolate. I found one that's only 25 calories and it makes a good dessert.

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I tried the GNC unflavored Protein Powder in some SF lemonaide last night and it tasted fine to me.

Have you ever tried the Peanut Butter chocolate Protein Drink that WasA recommends? I think it's really good.

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Yes, I've tried different brands and both whey and soy just "break through" whatever I mix them in. On a good day I can get in close to 30 g Protein and on Sat., I go to a soft diet. I'm a fish lover so I'll be able to bump up the protein in a few days.

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I am already bored with full fluids. LOL. I don't like the Protein powders and am not getting in the required protein. I got a little inventive and diluted 1/3 cup of part skim ricotta cheese with some skim milk to get it to the Tomato Soup stage of thickness and found that to be very satisfying.

Coffee still takes weird but I do have a cup in the AM. THAT is the one thing I really miss. I go to a soft diet on Saturday so the protein sources will be more plentiful. One thing I do enjoy is hot chocolate. I found one that's only 25 calories and it makes a good dessert.

Me too. I was so excited about it at first, but alas, I am still basically living on Soup, just thicker soup. I am ready for more variety.

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Yes, I've tried different brands and both whey and soy just "break through" whatever I mix them in. On a good day I can get in close to 30 g Protein and on Sat., I go to a soft diet. I'm a fish lover so I'll be able to bump up the protein in a few days.

Hey E...

I tried that Soy Slender stuff. I haven't tried the vanilla yet but I tried the chocolate. It's okay, the thing I like about it is that it kills the whey flavor of EAS. But it adds calories. Not that I'm obsessed with calories or anything... Heh!

How long do you suppose it is good after I open it?

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I guess the smell/taste thing must come into play here. Like I said, I have no sense of smell, so I think it affects how things taste to me. I tasted the whey in Isopure, but in Protein Drinks, it tastes like chocolate or vanilla or whatever it is. I guess I will consider myself lucky when I am stuck on liquids too.

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Hey E...

I tried that Soy Slender stuff. I haven't tried the Vanilla yet but I tried the chocolate. It's okay, the thing I like about it is that it kills the whey flavor of EAS. But it adds calories. Not that I'm obsessed with calories or anything... Heh!

How long do you suppose it is good after I open it?

I've kept mine open in the fridge for several weeks and it's fine. I just had a cup of the chocolate for my Breakfast and that's the best I can do... 7 g Protein and 70 cal. LOL. The count down to Sat is narrowing... soft diet is finally on the menu.

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Do you have any idea what you want to eat first on your soft diet?

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Do you have any idea what you want to eat first on your soft diet?

I really believe your body craves what it needs and I am craving healthy food. I don't eat pork, beef, or lamb (just because I don't care for it) but I love fish and poultry and I NEED more Protein. I think I'm going to make a small piece of tilapia. It's flaky and moist and easy to eat in tiny pieces. My other choice is tuna salad which might be easier to get down. Can you tell I've been thinking about this? LOL.

For a breakfast choice, I like part skim ricotta cheese. A 1/4 cup is 90 calories and 9 g protein and is quite filling. Does anyone know what type of food lettuce is considered to be?

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Do you feel hungry. I have read some people on here feel hunger, which I thought was supposed to go away with the sleeve. I am a little worried about the clear stage. 10 days is a long time to feel hungry.

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I am a little worried about the clear stage. 10 days is a long time to feel hungry.

You shouldn't feel hungry every minute though. When I was on liquids, I was hungry about 1x a day, on average.

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Do you feel hungry. I have read some people on here feel hunger, which I thought was supposed to go away with the sleeve. I am a little worried about the clear stage. 10 days is a long time to feel hungry.

I am now 15 days post-op and I think I have felt physical hunger twice in that time. It's strange not to feel hungry because it's a first for me. I was always hungry with the band.

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there is a great tasting chocolate shake with 30 grams of Protein and 1gram of sugar and 160 calories. It is from Premier foods and sold at costco and online. Only comes in chocolate and single paper containers but I like it

Ruthi

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