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Good to know about the Muscle Milk and adding fruit, too. Maybe I'll pick up some of the MM when I go to return that God awful GNC cookies and cream protein powder. Anyone know if you can get those prot shots anywhere besides Costco? I can get to one, but it's a little drive for me. Tried Whole Foods. No go.:juggle:

Thanks, Supermom. I'll definitely try those shots. That'll be a lot of help. I'm having so much trouble trying to stick to shakes, jello, popsicles, broth, etc.:thumbup:

Hey Everyone!Glad you're doing well. I had my surgery yesterday and got home today. Doing well-pain meds are helping. No probs with gas really and everything's going down fine. Even had a banana and piece of toast, which I know I shouldn't have, but am getting sick of jello, popsicles, and shakes,which I'm supposed to do for another 6 days, already! Nothing's gotten stuck so far. And am able to drink without sipping. will have fill in 6 wks. I've gained a few lbs, too, but am very bloated. Keep on keeping on!

Thanks for the advice, everyone. Just got home fr hospital today-banded yesterday. Having some pain, but I guess that happens when someone cuts you open several times.lol My band won't be tightened for 6 wks, so everything's going down fine now. Finding these shakes, jello, etc. very sweet. I guess putting in something less sweet like strawberries could calm that. Anyone have other ideas?Oh-had GNC "cookies and cream" tonight with milk. It's really cookie dough and way too sweet for me! And I'm definitely a sweets person!

I just got banded yesterday the 24th and feel like I'm pregnant! Puffed up just like the rest of you-also good for me to know! I also gained 2lbs since the day before surgery!

Kartman, I completely agree with you. It's a medical condition (obesity) for most of us, and should be treated as such.

That was funny.... No, I haven't heard of hemp protein myself. Still testing the proteins. Liked the Carnation sugar free instant breakfast, but I did mix it with a bunch of other things. Unjury unflavored mixed with coffee and 1% milk whipped up in a blender was yummy! Bet the chocolate woiuld be, too.

Good luck to both of you! Keep us informed and be well.

Good luck to you, too! I hope all goes well. Let us know.Go Mass women!! :smile:

I'll also be July 24th(this Fr!!) along with cantb2noty. Considering all the people from all over the place who use this list, it must be very hard to keep up. Thanks for doing it, though.

Hi Kev, I must say you look awfully happy drinking that shake. And all those flavors... Almost makes me look forward to the liquids/shakes period of 2 1/2 wks (for my doc)! Thanks so much for your input. Cheers!

Sorry to bug you. Don't feel you have to answer-I know this is not related at all to the surgery! I just love the way your profile looks! Figured out how to do the ticker and glitter text, but can't get them onto my profile! I hope you're still well.

STILL trying to figure out how things work on this site. I'm not a blogger, so kind of confused. How did you get the big glittery letters? Congrats and will look forward to hearing more.

Thanks so much for the advice. Think I'll make a trip to GNC soon.

Hey, Good luck to all of us-those already banded as well as those not yet banded. My date is July 24th-only 11 days before my 40th bday!

I'm pre op and wondering if there's any difference in taste in the different protein powders that are out there. I ordered some samples of Unjury(?). Any preferences? Thanks for sharing!:thumbdown:

Glad to know I'm not alone in my obsessive compulsiveness. Need to just get what is listed and have faith that everything will go well from there!

Thank you all so much for sharing this info! I'm less nervous when I feel prepared!

Congratulations! You must be very excited. I recently got my surgery date for lapband in W Mass for July 24th. I'm excited, but nervous, too. Jen