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hey there....i also use Unjury chocolate Protein Powder, mixed with 1 cup skim milk, 4 ice cubes and 1 tsp peanut butter= YUMM!!!!!!!

hey there...congrats on the band!!!! it will get better...now what have you had on this liquid phase??? now, i know every doc is different, but most want you on clears the first 2 days then start Protein Shakes thereafter.....for instance, I had a Protein Shake 3 times a day (breakfast.lunch/dinner time) then had some sugar free jello/pudding/pops in between. Try to stay away from juice or other liquids with empty calories....AND if you are using store bought Protein shakes pre-made, watch the carb count.....not sure if any of this will help. Are you at least able to keep thinks down? If not, def contact your doctor. and try not to be scale crazy...it will sabatoge you! good luck

Hey everyone...I too am 2 1/2 weeks post-op and have not had a fill yet nor do I get one for 4 more weeks.....slow and steady says my doc. Anyway, I have lost 15 lbs so far and feel awesome. I can tell that the restriction is there without even having a fill. I also have realized that this BANDING is more about will power than anything. I havent cheated let alone had a sip of anything outside of crystal lite or Water, and although I have just went on to the soft stage, I almost feel as though my doctor "turned off" all my desires for carbs, sweets and all the other things that normally I would be woofing down all day. I figure out my Protein for each meal, eat and then stop because I FEEL full. That's the key....eat slow, chew alot, savor it in, and STOP when enough is truly enough. I know this is a mind-game that you have to trick your body into right now, but in the end, we will be that thin person inside that we all know is there!!!

All my boys will be home soon with Halloween candy, Cookies, and my FAVE cupcakes....and I have NO intention of eating one ounce of anything....WHY and HOW???? Because I am on a mission....to a happy and healthier me!!!:sad:

hey there....i had surgery on the 13th of october and all i had to do was clear diet the day b4.....nothing along the lines of some other people who have to diet for 2 weeks or more....good luck and lemme know how you make out!!!

hey there!! I was banded on the 13th of thos month!!! Lap-Band buddies!! I too felt prepared for the liquid phase, but that was over soon and I was supposed to advance to mushy stuff...SOOO here i am and I'll tell you what I have had so far....egg beaters, tuna, turkey chili w/ some shredded cheese on top microwaved for 2 mins, oatmeal with some unflavored Protein Powder and splenda....and so far everything has been fine. Kinda have to get a lil' creative and I ran everything thru a chopper/food processor thing....i lost 12 lbs in 10 days and I am super motivated!!! we can keep each other motivated!!! kepp in touch and good luck AND CONGRATS!!! Cathy (btw, im 5'10 too and started 275 lbs!!!)

Wow.,....im the one crying here...like everyone else has said, we have all been there...in fact the other day my mil said to me "i was just looking at your wedding picture and oh my,,,how beautiful you were".....were???? Soooo,,,i guess the 100 lbs i gained has made me not sooo beautiful anymore...

I was banded on october 13th and from that moment on this is my new journey...a journey for me..and me alone....i too am sooo tired of being the fat chick with a beautiful face....i want sooo much more for myself....thanks for all of the words of encouragement...we are all on our way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hey i was also banded on the 13th,,,lots of gas pains in my arms as well...been walking and using gas-x as well....its easing up!! good luck!!!!!!