NWgirl

Great to hear! I love success stories

I have also ordered an unflavored Protein called Fundamental Protein. It doesn't have any other additives other than they whey, which is nice because they usually have sweeteners, etc. If you bought unflavored, you could mix it with all liquids, yogurts, Soup, etc...

I have also heard of Bariatric Advantage Vitaband, formulated specifically for the band. I have personally been doing a kids chewable, but will buy those when I run out.

I have been doing a pseudo liquid diet, but my Dr only requires low fat. I would check the protein amount you're getting. more protein = fuller. If you are on a specific drink because of Dr selling it, you may find it has low, low protein. Maybe buy some protein mix and add to it. Also make sure to drink at least 64 oz of water. I usually drink 100+ and I have been okay. I do get hungry at times, but not enough to eat something that is not on the "diet."

Congrats, with many more to come!

After being on these boards for so long, I can tell you that there are people who need surgery and those who don't. I think it mainly matters on age, stretch marks, and how much weight you carry where. I have read some people who lost a lot did not require any surgery, and some who lost less did require surgery. I did see someone's Dr told them to moisturize regularly so the skin stays hydrated, hoping that will help with the skin shrinking.

I am getting banded on March 20th, 7:30 AM. I am extremely excited and ready for next Tuesday to be here I know if we set our minds to it, we will all get to where we want to go.

congratulations! Good for staying positive even when you've had some problems

good luck guys!

Hi Scott! I have found the easiest shake is one from costco called Premier Nutrition. It comes in chocolate and vanilla (not a fan of the vanilla) and has low carbs/low fat and high protein (30g). Cost is approx 18 pre-mixed for $25.

I would just be worried about thyroid cancer. I have heard about having thyroid removed if it starts growing too much. The remedy for this is to take synthroid to make up for the lack of function.

I have hypothyroid and it did not cause any problems.

Good luck!

My surgeon only primes the band- taking the air out and replacing it with the saline. She does no real fills til a month out, and then it will be 2cc, followed by 2cc, and then as needed.

Yeah, it's usually pretty fast paced... Combine that with someone who never was very dance gifted and it's not pretty

Yes, and I thought it was not very good. Had a very strong odor and did not taste like any chicken soup I ever tried. My dietician gave me a sample pack, maybe you should order one to test? I would have been dissapointed if I had bought the whole tub.

my NP said Tylenol 325mg would be fine. I also bought adult liquid Tylenol.

I have heard of golden zumba, which is supposed to be slower paced. I have done zumba a few times, and my only dislike was not knowing the steps and feeling perpetually behind. I'm sure it would be really nice when you had he steps down.

I would like to suggest the Lipton Cup-a-soup Cream of chicken soup/broth. I was looking through older threads trying to get more variety, and saw an old timer suggest the soup. It is like a broth, but has a very delicious taste. I am going to buy an unflavored protein to mix with it too, since it has barely any.

I am on a kids chewable and a sugar free Calcium +vit D & K soft chew. I think I will use the Bariatric Advantage Vitaband when I run out of the kids chewables.

I am doing two shakes a day (one morning, one night), one Quest protein bar (LOTS of fiber), and two yogurts w/out chunks or seeds. I have not added any broths yet, but will do so soon so I can decide which tastes best for after surgery. I am also allowed soups with no chunks.

Congrats on your success!

HAHAHA love it! The time will fly by. I started the process in January and it seemed like February and March were so far away, but here we are.

Awesome to read!

Have you thought about a regular laxative for this particular bought? Then start incorporating fiber products in your diet. I've heard people rave about the fiber gummies that Target sells.