Hello!

LandyBreigh · April 7, 2009

Hello everyone!

I am new to this site and currently starting the banding program. So far, I have had a meeting with the nurse and will see the nutritionist this week.

Glad to be here and looking forward to meeting new people.

Lighterload · April 7, 2009

WELCOME LB,

You will find this site remarkably helpful, supportive, and loaded with solid information. If there is something you don't understand , ask, you will get more ideas and help from many folks.

I joined this site in February, was banded on 3/25/09 and am 13 days post op right now. I feel wonderful and I am well on my journey. You will be there soon, good Luck- Lighterload :blink:

LandyBreigh · April 7, 2009

WELCOME LB,
You will find this site remarkably helpful, supportive, and loaded with solid information. If there is something you don't understand , ask, you will get more ideas and help from many folks.

I joined this site in February, was banded on 3/25/09 and am 13 days post op right now. I feel wonderful and I am well on my journey. You will be there soon, good Luck- Lighterload

Thank you Lighter! How are you doing with the liquid diet? Anything you've found that tastes pretty good?

Lighterload · April 7, 2009

Hey LB,

Good question! I researched the Protein issue from top to bottom prior to the pre op diet. I was being pro active and getting ready. I was looking for a highest grams of protein with the lowest caloric value. I found several online. I found 42 gms. of protein in 2.8 oz and only 134 calories. I thought WOW, ordered 3 cases, of two different flavors. They were call Protein Bullet Shots.

OMG they were the most horrible tasting 2.8 oz I had ever tasted. Waste not want not, so I thought, I was going to use them up one way or another, they cost money. I literally held my nose so I wouldn't taste them and chased them with a Crystal Light drink. I just finished the last case on Saturday and I wanted to do the happy dance.

The 3 oz. whey Protein Bullets with 42 gms. of protein and 176 calories are not bad. I dump them into a bottle of crystal light and have no problems getting them down. I bought Blue Raspberry, fruit Punch and Orange Cream. I am not into doing the blender thing everytime I need a shake, I use the fruit flavored Whey Protein Bullets- Good Luck in your search to suit your pallet- Lighterload :blink: