Banded on April 16

langx3 · April 23, 2009

Hello everyone! I was banded last Tuesday, the 16th of April. I had only minor complications, which I was very thankful for. :thumbup: So far I have lost a whopping 20 lbs!!! I know this will slow down once the purees and mush start next week.

Does anyone have any advice on how to make it through this next week with just liquids? I get major stomach growling and feel pretty weak.

Thanks,

Lara

Stephanie1972 · April 23, 2009

You are weak because you are not likely getting your 60 grams of protein...

Tinypup · April 24, 2009

Hi langx3,

I was also banded on 16 April in Omaha NE. I have one more week of liquids too, before I can start the purees. There was a few days in there when i felt week too, but as Stephanie1972 said you need to step up the protien. I drink American whey (from GNC) double dutch chocolate in the morning mix with skim milk. You can also mix it with Water, but I prefer to do milk to make sure I get that extra protien. I also take Isopure the bottle has 40 grams of protien so I split it for lunch and dinner. It has helped me, plus I'm taking Vitamins. When ever I get that stomach growl I turn to milk. If your not a milk drinker then try a little more of your protien drink.

PharmaGirl · April 26, 2009

Hi there to all of you banded on April 16

Congrats on your surgeries.

There's a forum for all the April bandster's HERE - in case you'd like to share experiences with others of us being banded at around the same time. It's a wonderful place for support. You should find some people other people like Stephanie who will be able to let you know how they got through the liquid phase.

Also, you're all included on the list of April bandsters HERE.