Sandra S

I guess I am the dinosaur on this forum since I will be 62 in September. I was banded April 6 and have lost 41 pounds so far.

If your doctors (and insurance) recommends lap band, go for it! I am 3 months post surgery. The first week was uncomfortable (I slept in a recliner), but since then I feel better than I've ever felt. I wanted to loose 75 pounds after the surgery. I have lost 41 so far. It makes a big difference when you diet not to feel hungry!

I've looked at lots of protein bars, but they have too many calories. If anyone has found any that have less than 200 calories and at least 20 g protein, please let the rest of us know.

My doctor says no liquid for 30 min. before a meal.

My doctor calls it the 30/30 rule. Nothing to drink 30 mins. before or after eating. Soup is a liquid, so you can't eat solid food if you are having soup.

I think it gets worse after surgery. Try Miralax.

I like Premier that I get at costco. It has 30 g Protein, 1 g sugar, and 160 cal. It is really filling. It comes in a case of 18 servings for around $23. You can also get it on line at Amazon or the Premier site, but it is $10 more than at Costco.

I had my Realize band 6 days before you! I feel the same way you do about the "full" feeling. My doctor said you shouldn't feel full - you should feel satisfied. I have only had 1 fill so far (2 cc). I don't feel any restriction at all.

Welcome to the Banded World! I had my surgery (although I have the Realize band) on April 6. I've lost 38 lbs since then! I guess my band wasn't too tight, because I continually drank for the first 10 days, never really feeling full. My doctor says you aren't supposed to feel full - just satisfied. I tried the Muscle Milk light, but I don't like it. Have you tried Premier from costco? The case has 18 containers, each having 11 oz, 30 g Protein, and 160 calories. It is very tasty and extremely filling. The only flavor my Costco has is chocolate, but it also comes in vanilla and strawberry. Costco has it for $10 cheaper than Amazon or the Premier site, so I will continue to drink the chocolate. I'd love to eat the way I did before, but I would not trade it for the way I feel now! I'd like to loose another 40 lbs. Best of luck with your journey. quote name='layne409' timestamp='1309629787' post='1634223'] Hi all....Just signed up today....just had my surgery on Tuesday June 28....today is the first day I have been hungry at all....so I've drank the correct amount of liquids everyday but I haven't really eaten any Jello or had any broth....I need to know about the protein shakes...how much of the shake am I supposed to drink in one sitting I have muscle milk light...only 100 calories....I had three ounces this morning for breakfast...is that enough or too much.....and also how on earth did you all get your protein in if you can only drink 2 or 3 ounces at a time....really confused...hoping for some good input...thanks Layne