hubmacfan

That's going to vary state by state and city by city. All restaurants here either use same glass or bring a pitcher and pour the refill from it.

I know some bandsters who say they can feel foods and drinks passing through their stoma. Is that normal? Granted I'm only 3 days post-surgery, but I haven't felt anything go through.

I am sleeping more for that exact reason. I usually have cravings about 9:00 at night. A couple of melatonin, and I'm out at 8:30.

I know. I was eating 45 g of carbs at each meal before I started pre-op. During the week, I'm at a desk job, so I guess it's not as noticeable to me.

It's day 6 out of 14 for the pre-op diet, and this is the roughest yet. I was able to get most of one pre-made shake down, but that's all for the day. Even Water is making me gag, and I love water. I take that back. I have had a little Jello. I thought the rough part was over, but now it seems the lack of variety is really getting to me. I start gagging just at the thought of a shake, water, or any other liquid.

My doc wants only liquids, and focus on low-fat and low-carb, high-protein. He allows broth and clear Soups, as long as they're just liquid, so no noodles in chicken noodle

I realized today I haven't been drinking enough water.

The average shake I drink has about 5 carbs, so around 15-20 grams of carbs per day. I'm diabetic, so I monitor my blood glucose, and it has been fine.

My last post should have said "inefficient." And carolinagirl, I hope I didn't offend. it's the former biology and chemistry teacher in me coming out.

Day 5 of pre op diet. We cleaned the house today, and I am exhausted. I mean I can barely move. The only thing I can think of is the really low amount of carbs I'm consuming.

I'm calling it "Benny." Seriously, it's kind of surreal to learn that a medical device that will be implanted inside you is there and waiting on you.

My sister-in-law works at the surgical clinic where my surgery is being performed. She told me (actually, my wife) that the band that will be inside me has arrived at the clinic. I want to go say hi to it!

Honey, if you're an addict, you're married to a bigger addict (literally and figuratively)! (OP is my wife :wub: )

I recently found the Syntrax Nectar protein powder, and had it overnighted. This has been a godsend! Instead of being really thick, it's just slightly thicker than water. If you've ever had Sunny D, I would say that's a good comparison as far as consistency.