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My favorite was when I made a pot roast for the family, I threw some into the blender for me w/ a little bit of gravy until it was the consistency of tuna or chicken salad. Ate w/ some mashed carrots and potatoes, so good! Another good one for your sweet tooth is to mix a package of sugar free orange Gelatin w/ a container of low fat cottage cheese and a container of low fat whip cream, mix well and let set for a few hours in the fridge. So good, low carb, low fat and packed with Protein from the cottage cheese! Love this recipe! I've heard ricotta mixed w/ Peanut Butter tasted like cheesecake, but never tried it myself.

Our doc office doesn't sell protein, where did you purchase your Nectar samples from? I'm always looking for good protein! I can't stand the Whey powder or Eas Low Carb, I literally gag when trying to get those down... if Nectar is better I would be a happy camper! :scared2:

Throw it in a Magic Bullet or blender to puree the egg whites so you don't loose too much protein from straining. I lived off the stuff for a week, so good! Be careful though, the first time trying it after clear liquids it gave me quite an upset stomach so sip just a little at a time.

Betsy- I'm curious to know, what are some examples of your typical meals for a day?? I'm trying to stick to low(er) carbs as well but often find myself eating higher calorie foods like pepperoni and cheese slices for lunch. I'm having a hard time doing low carb while also staying low calories. I'm always looking for low calorie yet low carb food suggestions, any advice?? Thanks :sad:

I am in Lap band hell and hating it!! Ugh, I'm only 2 1/2 weeks post op but my doctor has me on mushies and soft foods already. I can eat up to 2 cups each meal now and still not be satisfied. It really stinks, I was about in tears when I weighed in and found I gained this week. I totally understand where you are coming from, I wish I could say it gets better, but I'm not there yet myself... can't wait for that fill!! :confused:

I used Dr. Vafa Shayani for banding and LOVED him! He has such a great bed side manner and always replies to emails and calls promptly. I would recommend him to anyone! Although I used him in the Rockford office, he has offices all over Chicago land. Check him out and I hope he's close for you and can help w/ fills. I don't have much help as far as a plastic surgeon but if you find one let me know for future use :thumbup:

Wow, reading all the other posts and they are so different from my Doc's orders! Post surgery- 4 days clear liquids, 3 days full liquids then my 1 week check up. @ 1 week post op I'm already on most mushies and @ 2 weeks post op he wants me on soft foods/meats/proteins, by weeks 3/4 I should be on all solids. I'm trying not to rush it, I still drink a lot of soups because I'm so terribly afraid of a slippage, but he's the doc and the pro, if he told me to go ahead... might as well

My doctor told me no coffee for a week post op, because like others said, it's a diuretic and can dehydrate you. Now, I'm only 3 days post op and couldn't imagine leaving the house yet. My tummy is so swollen I cant wear anything besides sweats and I walk slowly with a hunch from the incisions/stitches pulling. Each body is different, but take it easy. As far as pain day 2 was the worst for me thus far! I did go home that same day - surgery was at 11am and out of hospital at 4pm. Frankly, I would've liked staying a few more hours to sleep off some of the anesthesia, but the nurses were so pushy at getting me out of there quick! Plus, I figured I'd get a better nights sleep at home w/o a nurse coming in every hour to check my stats. Good luck!

I'm day 3 post op and I was curious on everyone elses experience, I'm so swollen! I'm shocked at how swollen my tummy is, I feel like a pregnant women. Did you experience this and when did you start to see some relief? I'm afraid to even attempt to wear anything besides sweats!

I was banded the 21st! I'm in the same boat. Day 3 for me is better, but night 2 was horrible! Gas seems to be passing more today and it's easier to walk around. Everything I've read says day 2 is the worst. I did take some Beano- meltaways that melt it your mouth, they seem to work temporarily. The easiest fix for me though is walking as much as I can tolerate and finding things to do to take my mind off it.