tammyg1969

Hi all, I am now 8 days post op and have been on liquids. I am about to drive myself and everyone around me crazy. I really need food, but I know I can't. Does anyone have any creative ways they've been handling the liquid diet? I'm trying to stay positive, but I can totally tell it's changing my mood and attitude.

Hi all, I am now 8 days post op and have been on liquids. I am about to drive myself and everyone around me crazy. I really need food, but I know I can't. Does anyone have any creative ways they've been handling the liquid diet? I'm trying to stay positive, but I can totally tell it's changing my mood and attitude.

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My Doctor orders no straw using because it will increase gas in the body. I have used them occasionally with iced tea with no problems myself.
Enjoy your first meal out.

I thought I'd pass this along for anyone it might help.
I was checking out Forest Park Medical Center because of an upcoming sinus surgery and got side tracked because of the bariatric surgery stuff on their site. Anyway, they offer band fills for $50.00. You can have surgery by any doctor and still use their services. All you have to do is make an appointment. They have several locations.

I was given this list by "waitingpatiently"...I hope it helps and good luck Friday!!
Digital scale
Blender (consider the ones that you can blend using a travel mug) I bought this one at Walmart for $79 http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&ic=48_0&Find.x=0&Find.y=0&Find=Find&_ta=1&search_query=ninja%20kitchen%20system%20pulse&_tt=ninja
chewable Calcium
Chewable Daily Vitamin
Gas X
liquid Tylenol
Benefiber (I mix this with the kellog’s Protein mix below) http://www.walmart.com/ip/Benefiber-Kiwi-Strawberry-Flavored-Fiber-Drink-Mix-Stick-Packs-24ct/17325206
Metamucil Clean and Clear
Stage 1 Clear Liquids
Protein Power: This is just going to be trail an error. Looks like the most popular are (Unjury, Jay Robin, Premiere, NewWhey
Canned chicken broth (the night before your surgery, consider simmering it with some veggies like carrots, onions, potatoes, even some of your favorite herbs. I would leave all the veggies in the broth until the next day. Then have someone strain them off, saving the broth for you)
Favorite Soups Consider lower salt versions (use the larger size cans of Soup if they make them in your band. Then mix a couple of cans of chicken or beef broth with your favorite soup. simmer and strain)
SF Jello (both premade for convenience and boxed for when you feel like making it)
SF Popsicles
Pedialyte Popsicles
Kellogs Water ready protein mix (link below)
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Special-K2O-Strawberry-Kiwi-Protein-Water-Mix-4.7-oz-10ct/10891803
SF Water Flavors (Crystal Light, Great Value, Etc)
Gatorade G2 or Propell
Hebal Tea
Diet fruit Juices
NSA-Carnation Instant Breakfast Mix
Skim Milk
Stage 1-Full Liquid -All of the above+
Cream Soups (thinned with water or skim milk)
(consider sprinkling ½ scoop of unflavored protein power into soup and blend…watch the temp of the soup….the protein power may clump at high temps.)
SF pudding (premixed for convenience and boxed for later)
Yogurt (thinned out) (light or greek) blend well
Baby Foods (add a jar of baby food fruit with your Protein Powder and thin with water or skim milk)
Stage 2-Puree
Egg Substitute
oatmeal (thinned)
Grits (thinned)
Applesauce other Fruit sauces
Canned Fruit- juice packed
Instant Mashed

I need help from anyone who's had the lap band and can tell me what I should buy today when I go shopping to prepare. My surgery is Thursday...Super excited!!

Good morning all, it's finally my turn....Just waking up, I really would like a cup of coffee...My surgery is at noon. I'm super excited. I want to thank everyone who's helped inform me on things. I've learned so much. Guess I should get up and around.
Have a super day, and I'll chat with you on the other side once I become a banded.

Good morning all, it's finally my turn....Just waking up, I really would like a cup of coffee...My surgery is at noon. I'm super excited. I want to thank everyone who's helped inform me on things. I've learned so much. Guess I should get up and around.
Have a super day, and I'll chat with you on the other side once I become a banded.

I think what I'll do even though my surgery is Thursday is just go on liquids now until then. Can't hurt anything.