Mrs Husker

When you talk about meat tenderizer, are you talking about true meat tenderizer like Lowery, or is this something else? Also, what does it do?

Happy to hear that you are ok.

I thought about this while drinking a glass of ice water yesterday and this morning while drinking hot tea, can I still have hot or really cold food/drink post-band? Does this bother anyone?

Good luck.

So, small spoons, forks, plates and cups. Don't drink at meals, but how soon after would it be okay? Exercise, cut fat, eat more protein, no carbonated or caffeinated drinks, and drink 64 oz of water a day. WOW! I get started, after this cup of coffee, LOL. That is going to be another hard one. I like my coffee in the morning, but nothing taste as good as thin is going to feel.

Thank you for the help. Not drinking with a meal is going to be a hard one to quit so I better start now. Again, thank you.

Hi all, I am still in the insurance phase and hope to hear something soon. I started looking at WLS about 6 months ago. I was all set for the RY until I went to an information sessions which was a requirement to even be considered for surgery. Glad I went because that is where I found out about the lap band. Now, what I really want to know is if there is anything you could suggest I could or should be doing right now that will help me be prepared for after banding? I have done my research, both on the procedure and the surgeon. I have a copy of both the pre-op and post-op check list (thanks to everyone for their input on them), I even have some of the recipes. I am trying to eat slower and chew longer (not an easy task), I plan to start walking at least 30 min 3 times per week. I don't have McDonalds for Breakfast on my way to work, well not every morning:nervous . Is there anything else that will make the transition easier? Any input would be wonderful.