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Congratulations! Good Luck on ur scope 2

CONGRATS on ur date!!! Wish u both much luck- hang n there, complete ur insurance checklist and u should b fine!!

Right now I am on veggies, meat & 3 servings of daily. My 2 week liquid diet (2 weeks b4 surgery): 4 Protein drinks, 3 daily 1 cp skim milk or light yogurt, 1 cup raw veggies, and 3 servings of benefiber powder mixed in water. THATS it!! plus broth, water, tea, etc. I going to do it, but OH MY! How can I exercise with such a diet???

Attended informational Seminar April 6 ( found out what my insurance requirements were- started making dr's appt the next day for first available) Psych Dr May 10 Mandatory support group meeting May 11 Last of 3 pcp dr visit May 20 (fortunately my insurance requires only 3 supervised dr's visits documenting ur weight, exercise type & length of time, & which diet- they also did not have to be consecutive but all within 1 year. Since i knew i might consider this last year, i had my pcp writing these things in the chart, so my first visit was last's year & i made 2 appointments the end of April and 3 weeks later mid May) They submitted my paperwork the day of my last pcp visit- May 20 (I faxed her my dr's progress notes from the dr's office) Approved May 26!!! RN assessment June 13 Surgery date selected June 21 I choose July 29- could have chosen July 8 however, i did not want to rush all the preparation. So roughly April 6 initial seminar and May 26 insurance approval Good Luck in your process

Turkey rolls, turkey with spinach & cheese inside and roll it up. u can use ham or turkey, its breakfast or lunch or dinner lol Good luck!

No scope for me. I really dont have a medical history besides the weight and fibroids. So i only had to have cardiac clearance, ekg and chest xray.

YEAH! However i need help! have to have a special kind of protein shake- "Pure Whye Protein Isolate", 20-30 gm protein, low fat, LESS THAN 5 gms CARBS.... Ummm I can't gind anything that is LACTOSE FREE as well. Have to have 4 Protein Drinks a day. Thanks for all ur help ladies & gents!

Congrats to all of u! I am a bit nervous but its over a month away so I am enjoying the fact that i can still CHEW! lol Well at least until July 15TH then the 2 weeks of liquids start! I just ordered Unjury since I have heard so many good things about it. And I also have to have Lactose free, So i will let you all know how it works out. The guy also gave me some free sample packs of additional flavors.

2 weeks of THIS: 4 Protein drinks, 3 cps skim milk or light yogurt, 3 fiber supplements (mixed in water) 1 cup raw veggies! THAT's IT! and TONS of Water! I am going to do it- but WHEW! Wish me luck! Surgery is July 29, start this July 15. And my monthly will be on for the last week and day of SURGERY!!! I Sooooooo wanted to avoid this! but i will work through it.

Hello all- July 29 is the BIG day for me- yeah! Amy luv that story- will b looking for some when I go to my pre-op with the Dr. I have a STRICT 2 week pre-op liq diet: 4 Protein drinks 3 dairy (1cup skim milk or light yogurt 3 Fiber supplements (2-3 tsp benefiber in 8oz water) 1 cup raw veggies can use fat free vinaigrette That's it and have to have 100 oz water minimum for the day (of course everything above counts towards this) I am going to do it because i like to follow the rules- but WOW it looks VERY challenging! btw my protein has to be "pure whey protein isolate, low fat, less than 5 carbs, 20-30 gms protein So I have my work cut out for me! Good luck to all!!

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I am LOST!! Dont know where i can find a shake with the correct amount of everything! Pure Whey Protein Isolate, 20- 30 gm protein, Low fat, & <5 grams carbs!!! Any suggestions would b appreciated thks

Interesting article. He however does sound a bit conflicting compared to alot of the other key points mentioned regularly in these forums. I agree he does not sound like he is asupportor of the band.

butternut squash is the only oen that i tried- it is delish! Good luck!

Congrats on ur weightloss!! & the visit from "Aunt Flow" lol hope u feel better soon!

I have a question- if u are NOT supposed to drink while eating- how can it be ok to have soup with your food??? I have been trying to figure this one out. Thx!!

Thx 4 all the suggestions! This site is so informative!!

i LUV cottage cheese and see alot of people encouage it- just one question- what do i eat it with??? i luv it but have to have something mixed with it. THx a bunch!

Thank u THank u Thank u!!!! I'm still putting together my pre-op shopping list and LEMON JUICE & PROBIOTIC PEARLS are at the TOP! I'm also warning my boyfriend & apologizing in advance!!! ROFL

I have also been trying different shakes with my upcoming Band day. I discovered that I am lactose intolerant!! So I only buy lactose free shakes now. GNC total lean is GREAT n Strawberry & cream flavor!!! It really tastes like strawberry milk- NO after taste at all! Muscle Milk light Vanilla is good. I have only tried premade. I tried GNC total lean vanilla and added a little teaspoon of ff/ sg cheesecake pudding mix and DElisih!!! Hope this helps! Good Luck with ur Surgery!!

Question- do the premade shakes count as water intake? If that is the case then I can see how it is doable. I am preop and I'm taking notes!

I have also been trying different pp so I can stock up. My Favorite it GNC Total Lean Shake. I REALLY like strawberries & cream! NO aftertaste. They are on sale Buy 1 get 1 50% off- plus if u get their Gold Card($15 so worth it with all the pp we will need)- its additional 20% off everything. I only tried the rtd shakes before i invest in a large container of powder. Good Luck! Atkins Advantage gave me HORRIBLE gas! Found out that I need to have lactose free- solved the problem!

I have TONS of clothes already! I have lost a bit of weight on my own before i started this LapBand Journey. So I plan on going to a consignment store and have a garage sale, whatever is left gets donated to a abused women's shelter. I will keep 1 pair of jeans for a before and after pic.

I have been trying a variety to find a good tasting shake that also has adequate protein; GNC Total Lean Shake is DELISH!! They're on sale- buy 1 get 50% off- plus u get additional 20% off any purchase with their gold card. The strawberries & cream is my favorite. I bought the RTD 1st to test them out. They also have a DietMinder Personal food & fitness Journal that has everything that you need to keep track of- plus its on sale! I am going back to get another one! Once I got home and realized how detailed but still simple it was- I knew I needed another one! Hope this helps.

Ok I need some advice. While I am waiting for insurance approval, I am trying out different protein shakes & am EXTREMELY GASEY!!! Is it just me or is everyone keeping quiet about this embarassing matter?? I have only tried the premixed shakes so far- could that be the problem??? HELP