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Oh yeah you will have days like this! It's like what the heck did I just do to myself? It gets easier but I had one of those days the other day. I just wanted to eat! But there are good things too - I haven't had soda for 3 weeks and I don't miss it. I thought I would be really missing it! I also lost 22 lbs since Jan 29th. You just have to take the good with the bad and get into your routine and you'll feel better!:thumbup:

I had my surgery on Thurs 1/29 and went back to work on Wednesday. I'm a nurse in an office and I was fine on my feet and everything. I just couldn't bend over too well! I feel great now!:thumbup:

WOW that's a lot of soup! :thumbup: Everyone is right though - probably didn't hurt anything since it was liquid. Just be careful. Watch the juice too, I was told to stay away from juice since it has high sugar content.

Hi! I'm having surgery next week. I have powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder which isn't that bad but has a little bit of a "taste" to it. Are there any powders out there that are tasteless? What is everyones favorite brand? Thank you!

I was just curious if anyone got weighed yet. My scale needs a battery and my hubby wouldn't get a new one! He said I didn't want to get on the scale now. My post-op is on Friday so I guess they will weigh me there. :w00t:

LOL Makula and Colorado - we must all be related! No tater tot but I did lick a spoon with onion dip on it last night! It's liquid pretty much! Cindie - glad you are feeling better. Me too. The gas is so funny - I feel like a 10 year old boy because I crack up when it comes out! I sound like a big man! LOL Yesterday was the 1st time I was actually hungry. My hubby made veg beef Soup so I took the broth and veggies and blended with my emersion blender - so yummy! It tasted like cream soup! I highly recommend buying one - you can put it right in the pot of soup and blend it. :w00t: I sent an edible arrangement to my surgeons office and my hubby said you don't sned food to a Bariatric office! I said I'm the fat one - not them! LOL

I have the Unjury Chocolate and Vanilla. Preop I was putting 1 scoop of vanilla in the magic bullet with frozen fruit and skim milk. So yummy that my 7yr old wants them! I also did the chocolate with a frozen banana that was delish too. I'm only 4 days out so I'm just having the plain shake. I think though from everyones suggestions I might head over to GNC later and try some new stuff.

I think the reason coffee is a controversy is that caffinated coffee dehydrates you. That's the last thing you want now. My post op notes say decaf tea. I'm actually drinking regular tea right now because I need to get some decaf! It really is funny how different Drs are! I had to stay overnight and had nothing to drink until the next day and someone wrote they had coffee in the recovery room!

Hi Cindie! It could definitely be gas. I had a TON yesterday. I'm 4 days pop today. Try moving around. I actually had a lot come out last night while I was laying in bed.

It's funny how different Drs are! I'm 4 days out. My band is unfilled. I get my 1st fill in 6 wks. I'm tolerating liquids just fine - just very gassy which started yesterday. My belly is very swollen - just what a chubby girl wants! LOL Maybe you are swollen but you should definitely should be tolerating liquids and protein drinks. You don't want to get dehydrated and you need protein to heal. I'd call the Dr again.

Makula - Your post made me crack up! I have had horrible gas today. Sent hubby out for Gas X and a heating pad. It seemed to help break the gas up so I could get it out. My doc gave me Tylenol with codeine. I'm going to take 2 when I go to bed. It helped me get comfy last night.

Ok, I've only had the band a few days - what's a PB? My hubby's cousin has it too and she got something stuck and went to the ER. She did fine there, then unfilled her and she felt immediate relief.

I've been using the Skim Plus. The Dr. recommended it but it's really good! It doesn't taste like skim and it has 11g of protein.

I had my surg 1/29 also. Today seems the worse for gas pain. It's in my belly and chest mostly. I just passed some but everytime I eat or drink the gas stirs up. I'm going to send hubby out to get me some Gas X and a heating pad :thumbup:

Hi! I was banded on Thursday and I have 5 openings. My hubby had bypass 2 yrs ago and you have to really look for the scars. Don't worry!

Hi everyone! I was banded on the 29th. Everything went well but I had a lot of nausea. Yesterday I was questioning my decision but I feel much better today. I just can't find a comfy seat. I'm sipping a Protein shake right now. My doc says 4oz/hr. We'll see how it goes. I'm still really sore, like I got beat up in the belly!

Congrats! I'm getting done Thurs in NJ. Good luck everyone!

LOL that was awesome! I'm getting my band on Thurs. My first goal is Victorias Secret!

I'm getting banded 1/29 at Southern Ocean County Hospital in NJ :scared2:

Don't mind the questions at all! I didn't have any problems with my insurance except they require 6 mos of nutrition counseling before surgery. I am scheduled for next Thurs and got my final approval yesterday. The office does everything for you insurancewise.

Hi everyone! My name is Heather and I'm getting the LapBand a week from today! :biggrin: I have to start the liquid diet and I'm a little nervous. I don't mind the Protein shakes though. I started experimenting last week with fruit and milk. I made Jello with Protein powder tonight. I have to see how it turns out! Any advice?

South near LBI

Hi Possible Buddy! My name is Heather. I'm getting the band next week - 1/29. I am so excited :biggrin: and a little nervous and overwhelmed :thumbup: I'm hoping to find someone who can tell me what to expect and keep me sane when I'm asking - what the heck did I get myself into!

LOL my "slip up" was a piece of cheesecake! Actually I'm officially starting my liquids tomorrow. When is your surg? Mine is next Thurs 1/29. I can't wait! :biggrin:

Hi everyone! I'm getting the band next week and have been trying Protein shakes to get used to them. Has anyone ever been allergic to the powder? I had a funny skin reaction over the weekend and it lasted a few days. I narrowed it down to a few things but one of the things new was the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein Powder. I didn't have one yesterday or today and my skin is getting better but I'm afraid to try it again to see if it was the protein! LOL :biggrin: Any suggestions?