guinessgirl77

I am little cooking handicapped and I would love if any of you lovely LBT ladies or guys perhaps could give me a good fail-safe recipe for egg salad, tuna salad, and chicken salad. I am not a big fan of all three but I am thinking of it as high Protein fuel for my body. I like, eggs and chicken, tuna will need some work. If anyone could help me that would be great. (hehe I don't like moms versions) I don't need it yet as I dont start soft foods until 9/20. I just want to be prepared. Thanks

12 days post-op. Doing just fine. No problems with anything. On smooth diet but am eating some soft - well blended foods like hummus and chicken salad (more like pate consistency). But no problems. Go in for my first fill on October 10. I can't wait to begin a full fitness program, just walking right now. How are ou doing?

Just curious how sore everyone felt 1 day post-op? I had a c-section with my daughter and that was a bit tough. It was about a week before I was moving around really well but still had to be careful. If anyone has time and cares to write and can remember.... What was your first day post-op like??? Pain, sleeping, moving etc...

i dont plan on eating it with bread and I don't like mayo either so i would only use a little bit and it would be low fat or fat free.

I seem to get hiccups when I am full

Bravo Jacqui! Absolutely well said! (looks around trying to figure out which group I'm in) just kidding. I do see myself in the excuses group but I was and am prepared to change all that when I got my band. Could someone explain, "eating around the band"?? Is this sub-ing high calorie liquids or the such instead of eating? Is this by choice or do people do it because they are too tight in their band and cant keep food down? Curious.... learning everyday

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Had my surgery on 9/4. Everything went great. No problems. Day 1 and 2 were the hardest and it wasn't that bad. By day 4 I was out walking and even drove(not supposed to until tomorrow) and walked around walmart. Its been cake so far. I hope everyone's surgery goes as well as mine. I lost 13 lbs pre-op and just weighed this morning and I have lost almost 4 more. Good luck to everyone here! If you have ANY questions feel free to msg me!

Ohhhh, I know thats frustrating... A week and 1/2 will fly by. Enjoy your last meal at the OG. I swear that must be everyone's last meal spot. It was mine too! We'll be able to eat there again, except we'll be able to have it for several days as leftovers! LOL Good luck. Sit tight!

The clear liquids before surgery, I was told are to clean out your digestive track so that they will not have to take care of that for you, the morning of the surgery. I was allowed protein shakes for breakfast and lunch but nothing but clear liquids after 1pm and then nothing by mouth after midnight.

i'll have to remember those fish gortons fillets when I move on. They sound great. I'm only 5 days out and I feel like I could chew a finger off. I had surgery on 9/4 and i have my check up on the 12th and they said they would advance me to mushies then. I can't wait.

I have read multiple different diet progressions for post-op. My diet is day 1&2 clear liquids only, days 3- 7 full liquids (including yogurt, cream soups and pudding) and if that is being tolerated then on day 8 start mushies for a week and on to soft foods. So, I don't think it will hurt you at all if you have been tolerating everything right along. I would check in with my doc and see if they can advance your diet. Everyone is so different and they will make allowances for that. Good luck!

I was wonder about how many ounces of full liquids everyone was able to consumer at a meal in the full liquid phase. For example, I am on day 4 post op and I feel great, like nothing has happened other than my stitches, but this evening I made homemade egg-drop soup with just the whites and I was able to drink the majority of a cup in about 30 minutes. Is this normal. I feel like I have NO restriction. The way the doc's talked they said I would only be able to probably have 1 to 2 ounces. Or did they mean, 1 -2 ounces of solids. I am soooo confused... Is there something wrong with me?

Just curious as to how long before the abdominal swelling begins going down? I hate this bloated belly of mine. It feels like the same belly after my daughter was born.

I didn't have one but I will say that day one and two post op were the hardest so far. I am three days post-op and i feel really good today. 100% difference. I am almost doing a little too much then I get a little weak and have to rest. The gas pains in my shoulders have been the worst part of all of it. Just move as much as you can and sip fluids. It will get better. I know its sucks right now...

I bought the Isopure and the powdered protein at my local GNC. The only place I have seen UNJURY is at the hospital pharmacy. Good luck

I'm three days post-op and just started full liquids today. I bought a brand of drinks called Isopure. Its like a fruit drink but in 20oz has 40 grams of Protein. In addition to that I bought unflavored soy Protein powder (has less cholesterol than whey protein) to add to everything I am eating like Soups, yogurt and Cereal. I had to get off the low carb slim fast. I was so sick of it after the pre-op diet. I plan on mixing my own Protein Drinks with the powder later. Also, a lot of people really like a brand called unjury. Its medical grade protein and it comes in flavors and i've heard its really good. Good Luck!

But, how long before any of you ladies were back in "the bedroom" taking it slowly. I've told my boyfriend that I thought like 6 weeks or so. I forgot to ask but I was hoping sooner since its such great exercise an all! LOL Whats the norm?

thj - you made me about snarf my crystal light all over my laptop with that last line... LOL Overall my theory on this pre-op deal is this. Yes they want to shrink your liver for surgery and high protein and low fat diet is the best shot. However, I think the docs and nutrition people think that prescribing shakes and fluids is just easier than actaully having to give real deal nutrtional counseling. If we all knew exactly how to be on one of those diets , we wouldnt need this surgery right??? I think the liquid is just an easy fix for the docs. I'll play their game til next monday, but I am gonna "cheat" a little for my sanity until saturday with a small salad a day in place of one shake. It made all the difference for me in the world today. I'll do full liquid sunday and monday before surgery.

MY boyfriend was super supportive. He has concerns and those are extremely valid. He's more concerned with the actual surgery than anything. He was dead set against RNY however, said that if that was going to be my choice he couldnt support it. As far as everyone else, I could care freaking less what they think. I've told people I am having it done. The worst they can say about me is "Oh look she got fat and regular diets didn't work so now she is doing this" and when the weight is gone, I REALLY wont care what they say. I'd much rather people talk about what I did to lose the weight instead of "Oh she is so fat"...

Im getting banded on the 4th!

but what is PB'ing, and sliming? I know I must sound stupid. I must have missed this day in school or something. :mad: I'm getting banded on 9/4/07 and I need to pick up on the lingo here. Thanks all!

definately good to know. I hope it doesnt happen but it more than likely just might. Now I know what to call it! THANKS :mad:

I know this sounds crazy but... What is it going to be like after my surgery when all my friends are getting together for dinner and drinks and invite me and I can barely eat? I start my pre-op diet on 8/23/07, my surgery is 9/4. For example, the guy I have been seeing for a long while now and his parents are wanting to meet my parents. Well they want to do it this weekend over dinner before my pre-op stuff starts. I feel like that because of what I'm doing, the people around me are changing too. In one sense I can see why they don't want us all to go to dinner and me just sit there and drink a Protein shake. Another thing, have you banders just came out and told people what you did so that when they saw you eating only 1/2 cup or so of food they understood why? I'm just being paranoid I guess. Just curious.