Banded Yesterday!

[evil_gummi_bear 0]

Hi everybody!

I'm new (both to this website, and banding, I've had my band for 26 hours).

I'm very excited for this new chapter in my life, and the lap-band is going to be the perfect tool help me get to my goal weight. I know I'm still going to have to work my butt off (pun intended), but I'm stoked.

Also, I'm at home on the clear fluids diet, and am DYING for a protien shake (I'm hungry, the juce/crystal lite and popsicles aren't cutting it). Anyone know if its ok for me to have a pure protien shake yet? I'm tolerating liquids very well, no nausea or anything.

Edited July 18, 2009 by evil_gummi_bear
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[thebandedgirl 0]

Do as your surgeon instructed!! I was on Clear Liquids for 48 hours, then could do Protein shakes and the like after that. Some people are on Clear Liquids for a week or two!

It's hard, but you can make it through :smile:

Welcome to banding and the boards

[evil_gummi_bear 0]

@ thebandgirl: I found my aftercare instructions. I can my pure protien tomorrow...

[thebandedgirl 0]

I'm glad you found your instructions. Hang in there, you can do it!

[statont 0]

The doctor told me Protein Shakes on week 2. I have been drinking Isopure and it is keeping me somewhat full.

[evil_gummi_bear 0]

@ thebandgirl: Thanks. I"m just trying to calm down, I accidently had a sip of flat fresca. There were a few bubbles, so I'm concerned.

@ statont: I have had some trouble with Isopure flavors. Do you know if it tastes better mixed with skim milk? (I'll road test it when I'm feeling better)

[sandiegokate 0]

To me, the Isopure needs something. I added some diet cranberry/pomegranate to it, and it was fine, just tasted like juice. I tried it with the Grape Frost. I have Alpine punch and will add it to that too.

Good luck to you... most of us in waiting mode can't wait to be where you are today!!! :wink2:

[mnorthpole 0]

I just got approved last Tuesday, so now I'm waiting to schedule surgery. I can't wait to get to where you are. Good luck!

[evil_gummi_bear 0]

@ sandiegokate Thanks! I can't wiat until I'm healed up/ or at least get to the mushies stage. I don't know what it is about the Isopure. Mango peach tastes like watered down peaches and cream oatmeal (yuck), and strawberries & cream tasted amazing the first time, and I'm losing enthusiasim with each sip. I will try the juice tips.

[mnorthpole 0]

Have you felt like you needed to throw up and do you feel full after you drink your liquids?

[sandiegokate 0]

Oh, you know what? I think we're talking about different Isopure drinks. I'm talking about the clear liquid they have in the bottle, here is a link:

. . . Isopure by Nature's Best . . .

The one on the left, the "drinks" Zero Carb, in the bottle is what I get. I was at Vitamin Shoppe today and I saw the powders, which is what I think you were talking about... I guess I don't know how to help you with those!! Try the clear drinks though, they are great to me!

[evil_gummi_bear 0]

@ sandiegokate, will try

@mnorthpole I haven't gotten that feeling yet.