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Hey Sunshine. I joined that group. The actual address is: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BandsterRecipes/ The carnation drink is just made with the no sugar added powder....in the BLUE box, not the yellow.

Peanut Butter Cup Protein Shake Recipe: *2 scoops chocolate protein powder (or vanilla protein powder + 1tsp cocoa powder *1 TBS natural peanut butter (smooth or chunky) *8 oz of water (or low-fat milk) *3-5 ice cubes Add all ingredients to blender; whip and serve. Calories 95; Carbs 3g; Protein 4g (depending on protein power or if you use milk); Fiber 1g Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake Recipe 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1TBSP sugar-free instant vanilla pudding 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp imitation vanilla (or 1/4 tsp extract) 1 packet of Splenda 1 few dashes of butter flavor sprinkles or butter-flavor extract 8 oz. of water (or low-fat milk) 3-5 ice cubes Add all ingredients to blender, whip and serve Calories 25; Carbs 5g; Protein (depends on the powder used and if use milk or water) Protein Pancakes: These have 10 grams of protein, 2 servings @ 139 calories each: Ingredients <TABLE style="MARGIN-TOP: 5px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5px" cellSpacing=3 border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD align=right width=50>1/3</TD><TD>cup oatmeal</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD align=right width=50>1</TD><TD>banana</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD align=right width=50>4</TD><TD>egg whites</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Directions Mix all ingredients together. Fry with little oil for about 5 minutes. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

Hi all. We have a thread for all people being banded in January if you want to check it out. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/january-bandsters-t25717.html -Jen

I'm actually pretty restricted tonight. This is the first time I have felt it. Feels weird. Usually I am just full, but I guess I overdid it. Oh well, each day we learn more. So, as I was going threw other threads I came across some recipes I am going to steal and use. I figure I will post them here. Anyone else have any good puree recipes or ideas to get us through the next few weeks?

I just stick in the freezer for a while. It does totally freeze but eventually thaws but has pieces of ice in it.

I make it in a water bottle, milk and powder, and then freeze it. It tastes like it was made in the blender with ice. Try it. You'll love it. And no, I drink it like a milkshake.

The few days before my surgery I felt like I was wired. I could not sit still. Everytime I sat, I got up immediately to do something. It's natural. You'll be fine.

I have fallen in love with frozen carnation instant breakfast. I make 3 bottles at night and stick them in the freezer to have for the following day. They are so good and creamy. Better than making it in the blender with ice bc nothing is being added. Yum....

Starting the beginning of next week we should have a weekly weigh in date and update our list...like maybe on Fridays.

I added it to the first post.

Hey Sunshine, you're doing a great job. Thanks. While peeking in on one of the other threads, I saw that they are also tracking each other's weight loss with the surgery dates. If you like, when I return to work next week, I can help you make a list like this and update it.

I finally got the gas I have heard so much about. It was awful for about 3 hours or so. I now have this uncomfortable pain on the lower right side of my belly, kind of above my pelvic bone, I guess. I originally thought it was gas, too, but it hasn't passed. I'm praying something happens with it tonight while I'm sleeping. Being away from home and feeling weird pain makes me nervous. Otherwise, I am doing great. Drank all my fluids today like a good girl. Ordered a small cup of TCBY and threw away 4/5ths of it before eating it. Not bad. Good luck to all those going for surgery today. We'll see you tomorrow!

I don't smoke any longer, I quit nearly 5 years ago this upcoming March. You'll be thankful you quit before the surgery though. Coughing afterwards is tough for a few reasons. I had been coughing shallowly up until about yesterday. Wait til you have to sneeze lol. I was one of the lucky ones who did not have a pre op diet. I spoke to my nutritionist beforehand who told me that reasons for the diet vary from shriking liver size, additional weight loss and getting people used to eating smaller portions of food or the liquid diet. You should speak to your doctor if you choose to deviate from his diet plan, he may have reasoning behind it...or just stock in Optifast lol

Welcome! We appreciate new comers. I still go onto the December thread to follow up and get some information to see how they are all doing but there were some nasty posts back and forth about keeping certain people out of the thread. That was weird to me.

You're doing the right thing, I am doing the wrong, but it feels so good to be able to get on that scale and see the weight drop off. I was just watching MTV True Life: I am on a diet. There was a girl about 5'6" maybe, 24 years old, 253 lbs. With the help of a nutritionist and trainer, she lost 38 lbs in 7 weeks. Stuff like that makes me second guess my decision because that is actually something I did not try. Oh well, too late for that.

I am in Florida at my brother's apartment and THEY HAVE NO SCALE!!! Oh boy....

Audree- I just came across this: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/wls-cards-restaurants-t27847.html?t=27847 Thought maybe you would want to jump in.

I think I am feeling lethargic lately. Not sure if it's just rebounding from surgery because I didn't relax much at all following the procedure. I even find myself talking and breathing slower. Is that weird? Maybe I am just overthinking it. Anyone have an opinion on the new Special K water, K2O? It has 5 grams of protein for the 16 oz. I am drinking the strawberry kiwi. It's a bit sweet, but not bad. There is a lemon flavor too but I have my fill with lemon from the crystal light.

Watching both the fill and procedure on You Tube helped me deal with a lot of my anxiety. I am usually squeemish with surgery videos but I was happy to come across this. I was just bothered that we have to pay whatever amount for fills for 10 seconds!!! lol

I spoke to the nutritionist about the soy milk and rice milk. She said rice milk has no protein, so that's a no go. The soy milk is fine, as long as it is not the flavored stuff. She said it can be flavored with a fat free syrup, I think she said Quik has one. I am going to check that out.

I was able to start eating them yesterday, day 4. I saw my surgeon and dietician today. My staples were removed and replaced with steri strips. I was told to start my vitamins because my hemoglobin is low, by history. Of course I have to increase my fluids, but learned I can do it with broth also, never thought about that. Everything is going well. I am so pleased. My surgeon and support staff really are terrific. Thank God.

Thanks Susan, I will try that. My friend also told me about Rice milk. I am going to speak to my nutritionist about it. She says the vanilla is really good. -Jen

I feel even better today than I did yesterday, must be all that cheese lol. I am still having a problem getting all my water and milk (ick) in. I substitute my milk with Carnation instant breakfast but can see myself getting sick of that soon. I got on the scale today and have now lost 9.5 lbs. Unreal. I know some of it is water weight but almost 10 lbs??? I have been growing my hair out to donate for a while, it is very long. I finally set a cut date...when I get down to 200 lbs. I was aiming for 40 lbs by the end of April, but at this rate...hmmm. I am meeting with my surgeon and dietician today so I have a bunch of questions. I am also going to ask about that card, Audree, and see what they say. I'll let you know.

Is it bad I wont even look at my stomach or incisions? I am so girly about those things. I am going to see my surgeon today so he can check things out. The last time I looked though, I really couldn't tell which was my port. lol weird

My doctor didn't say anything about driving, and I forgot to ask, but I was okay to drive a pretty significant distance yesterday on day 3 post op. Did you doctor restrict you because of meds or because of possible physical limitations due to the incisions? Had it not been for the tenderness I would have driven home from the hospital lol