December Bandsters 2009

[KarynA 0]

My "Last Supper" is the supper of all suppers... Thanksgiving. Tonight is the last night I can have what I want. I don't know what that is yet, but it will liekly include tortillas - the one thing I expect to miss most.

The scary thing is... I planned out my Protein Drink menu beginning the day after Thanksgiving and it all fits on one side of ONE PAGE (Fri 11/27 - Thurs 12/3). There are only eight more days til my surgery... *stomach turn*... *heart palpitations*...

[HappyMe2009 0]

I've been drinking Optimum Nutrition shakes. They sell them at GNC and Vitamin Shoppe. They are really good and have no after taste but they aren't ready made. Also GNC allows you to return anything you do not like.

Thank you! I will try that this weekend...

[KarynA 0]

Thank you! I will try that this weekend...

I don't know that I have the same enthusiasm, but it's definitely 'not bad' (Optimum Nutrition powder) and it's high in Protein (60 grams for 2 scoops). It's on my pre-op menu.

K

[homewith2 0]

I don't know that I have the same enthusiasm, but it's definitely 'not bad' (Optimum Nutrition powder) and it's high in Protein (60 grams for 2 scoops). It's on my pre-op menu.

K

Has anyone tried muscle milk light? I bought some at costco but I have not tried it yet.

My Dr. sells an unflavored brand that you can mix with crystal light so I'm going to buy some of it. The brand is Unjury? ?

[Bamablondie1 0]

I think my 'last supper' will be chinese! lol! I'm so gonna miss that But don't fret ... I have a plan! I figure (at some point) I should be able to enjoy chinese! Maybe not rice! But... I should be able to do the Soup and then the chicken and brocoli since it's not fried or breaded. OK ok ok so I may have to really really assault the chicken and broc pieces to minimize them... Wait! Can I put them in the blender? Ya think? hahaha I'm determined! I figure one typical chinese meal should last days once I can eat real food again!

Edited November 25, 2009 by Bamablondie1

[michelleisaac 0]

I think I need to go into GNC and check out those shakes that taste good. Cause darn I am hating the ones i am on... lol

[terriamn 0]

:thumbup: My surgery date is Tuesday and have been so excited. Tonight there was a letter from the clinic and I flunked my mamo. So concerned about this I don't know if I can face LAP-BAND® surgery without taking care of this first.

Terri

14 pounds down 95 to go

[illuminationlady 7]

My Last Supper is tomorrow night with Thanksgiving. Even though my surgery is not until Dec. 22nd I plan on being "real good" after tomorrow. I even bought two bottles of wine ! I am not serving gravy or rolls though. And I will share the wine...maybe...:frown:. But I did buy pumpkin pie, which is my favorite food. After tomorrow maybe I should throw the rest away :thumbup:. If I leave it for the rest of the family I know I'll eat it :wink:. Anyway, everyone have a lovely day tomorrow! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[illuminationlady 7]

:thumbup: My surgery date is Tuesday and have been so excited. Tonight there was a letter from the clinic and I flunked my mamo. So concerned about this I don't know if I can face LAP-BAND®® surgery without taking care of this first.

Terri

14 pounds down 95 to go

I'm so sorry. But I would take care of the mamo thing first. You need to call your Lap Band doctor's office and get in touch with him right away. I wouldn't wait. Best wishes and hugs comin your way. I will pray for you!

[Irishbookworm 0]

OK, I have some catching up to do! Today was day one of the liquid diet. My last meal was yesterday at work, we had Thanksgiving there. It was a GREAT way to get in my last meal since I won't have the ability to eat tomorrow. I'm actually staying home from the family thing tomorrow. I don't want to tempt myself or have to explain to everyone WHY I'm not eating! I'm all stocked up on Protein Powder and I've been using my immersion blender a LOT! I had bought the Muscle Milk Light ready to drink shakes, but, the price went up on them. I picked up some of the Atkins Advantage shakes though and they're pretty good. I'll be using them to take to work. So, day one down, 13 more to go. It's going to be a LONG 13 days and it seems like there are more food commercials on TV now than there EVER was before!!!!!! Good luck everyone! For December 9th bandsters, 2 weeks from now, we'll be banded!

[HappyMe2009 0]

I don't know that I have the same enthusiasm, but it's definitely 'not bad' (Optimum Nutrition powder) and it's high in Protein (60 grams for 2 scoops). It's on my pre-op menu.

K

Pre-Op Menu eh... I love the glass half full optimism..LOL

What do you mix the protein powder with?

[HappyMe2009 0]

Has anyone tried muscle milk light? I bought some at costco but I have not tried it yet.

My Dr. sells an unflavored brand that you can mix with crystal light so I'm going to buy some of it. The brand is Unjury? ?

At my final pre-op yesterday they gave me samples of unflavored Unjury and suggested mixing it in Crystal Light. I haven't done it yet, but will try it this weekend. I will let you know the results of my taste test, if you haven't tried it first.

[HappyMe2009 0]

I think my 'last supper' will be chinese! lol! I'm so gonna miss that But don't fret ... I have a plan! I figure (at some point) I should be able to enjoy chinese! Maybe not rice! But... I should be able to do the Soup and then the chicken and brocoli since it's not fried or breaded. OK ok ok so I may have to really really assault the chicken and broc pieces to minimize them... Wait! Can I put them in the blender? Ya think? hahaha I'm determined! I figure one typical chinese meal should last days once I can eat real food again!

We're soooo on the same page! If I find out that I am one of the ones that can't tolerate lobster after the band, I surely plan on trying a "lobster shake"... :thumbup:

[HappyMe2009 0]

I think I need to go into GNC and check out those shakes that taste good. Cause darn I am hating the ones i am on... lol

I literally took me ALL DAY to get the metallic after taste of the Muscle Milk out of my mouth! :thumbup: NOT good. I will be at GNC on Friday!

[HappyMe2009 0]

:frown: My surgery date is Tuesday and have been so excited. Tonight there was a letter from the clinic and I flunked my mamo. So concerned about this I don't know if I can face LAP-BAND®® surgery without taking care of this first.

Terri

14 pounds down 95 to go

OH NO! So sorry! Big HUGS :thumbup:... I think the mamo issue should take priority. Please keep us posted.