DaddyD
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Man, I am worried about this too. I tend to drink a LOT of ice Water or ice tea with my food, especially when eating out. Right now it's not a problem, because I'm still having so many liquid meals, but after I'm on to normal food I'm going to have to be really careful about the whole 1/2-hour before or after thing. Also, this thread is both funnier and sorta sad if you assume we're talking about alcohol. "I JUST CAN'T STOP DRINKING. "
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Addicted to coffee drinks....HELP with lower-cal alternatives, please!
DaddyD replied to tammydawn's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Most mornings I've been making a Protein shake that is very frappachino-like. It's just 1 scoop EAS chocolate Whey protein powder, 1 cup organic Silk soy milk (unflavored), and a teaspoon or two of instant coffee. Usually I'll add in a little Splenda to bring up the sweetness a little, or some sugar-free Hershey chocolate syrup. Occasionally I'll put in a tablespoon of Smart Balance Peanut Butter, which is pretty amazing -- definitely ups the calories, but it makes for a filling breakfast replacement. I'd never heard Starbucks has protein powder on hand. I've been kind of afraid to go to SB since most of what I like there is just liquid calories. Used to be always java chip frapps, but now I stick with Splenda-sweetened shaken Tazo iced tea. -
Laying on stomach
DaddyD replied to ihateproteinshakes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm a week out, and I can pretty much sleep on my stomach now. Maybe not all night, but for a while. -
2 Weeks Banded No Losing
DaddyD replied to anewwayoflife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's completely normal. Right now your only focus should be on healing from the surgery, not on weight loss. I expect that after your first fill you will see a significant increase in food restriction. Also, if your ticker is accurate, you do not seem to have so much excess weight that you can expect it to shed as quickly initially as someone who is 100+ lbs overweight. I know that for me a BMI of ~30 is way closer to my GOAL than my starting point. -
Signed up for a gym membership today (yay!), and on the way out there was some people from Outback Steakhouse giving out AHI TUNA SALAD. Aaaaaaaaa so ready to get off of liquids! >_
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Accidentally ate a piece of farfalle while making dinner. Chewed really good and it went down fine, but a little worried that's the second time I've popped food into my "liquids only" mouth.
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Help! Need to Understand
DaddyD replied to livingmydream's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 4 days post op, and decided today to switch to "full liquids". The clear liquids only was really getting old fast, and when I accidentally ate a blueberry yesterday morning packing my son's lunch it went down well. So I had a protein shake for breakfast and added sugar free creamer to my coffee. So far so good. My first post-op appointment with the surgeon isn't until next Thursday, and I expect I'll be doing soft foods by then too. -
Post Surgery Recovery
DaddyD replied to Harvest Farmer's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery on Tuesday, came home Wednesday, rested Thursday, and today being Friday I feel mostly great. I really only get discomfort if I'm swallowing something to quickly, so I'm really using minimal painkillers. I move slowly and I know I still need to be careful (especially about picking up heavy things) but I'm really pleased with how quickly I'm recovering. Makes me much less afraid about Monday, when I'll be home alone with my two little boys again. -
The Post-Op Clear Liquid Diet: CON - Every time I walk into the kitchen I want to eat something of substance. PRO - I do love me some popsicles!
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Dr. T. Daniel Harrison - Banded by Dr. Harrison on June 21st
DaddyD posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I'm only two days out from surgery, and I'm doing as well as I could have ever expected. Uncomfortable at times, but that's it. Dr. Harrison and his team did a great job, and the nursing staff at LVH Cedar Crest was awesome. They took great care of me.
