Baby Steps

Protein... you need more protein. When I start feeling exhaused I have a drink and it really helps. Hang in there Amy.

Congrats on your banding, Following the doctor's orders is the best advice.

Thank you.... good luck on your journey.

Congrats on your banding, Following the doctor's orders is the best advice.

Thanks.... I am going to give it my all.

I think you have got some of the best advice already from the messages above! What I would add is to make sure you add variety to your diet. Yes, I eat a lot of chicken but I cook it 15 different ways...I can't let it get boring. Unlike Bklynike I do love protein shakes so I do continue to have one of those a day (I am not a breakfast eater). So make sure you get your protein in each and every day..that is extremely important! When you are in the puree stage..remember you can puree anything..you just may not want to look at it but it will taste the same!! As Bklynike said routine is crucial..whatever exercise you do..stick with it..it is very important! I never went to the gym but I never missed a day in my pool!! Stay online, go to support groups and follow your dr's direction and you will be a huge success!! If you do not feel right question it..do not let things get out hand!! I wish you the very best on your journey!!!

I love chicken... that will be great when I can have it. I am a super fussy eater which will not make this easy for me. I don't like to puree anything and I don't eat vegetables. I will have to struggle with protein drinks for the next couple of weeks. I've done Medifast protein drinks before and can get them down pretty easy so that is what I am hoping to have.

When did you have your surgery? How well have you done?

Good luck to you and your husband.... I just had my surgery last Friday. Today is day 4 and everything seems fine. I am not hungry at all...but I think the water is keeping me full. I've had some chicken broth and some sugar-free jello. They both tasted wonderful. I only have 3 more days to go on this stuff and then I can move to full liquids. I can do this!!! Good luck to you both...