Hey all!

I am to be banded on the 10th. My doctor advised since I am low BMI (for being obese) I do not have to go on a pre op diet. However, I am trying out Protein shakes and will be starting a liquid diet (not clear) the 2 days prior to surgery. I am afraid of waking up and wanting the cheeseburger I had only the day before.

I am making some shakes...and the ones that taste "good" are ones that are milk based. I made an AMAZING one today that was s'mores flavor.

I know that I cannot have these shakes until the mushies period...but I am looking forward to shakes once they are allowed. How well do you tolerate milk?

I am so excited to be banded and to change my life!

Viva Las Vegas :smile:

Hey all!

I am to be banded on the 10th. My doctor advised since I am low BMI (for being obese) I do not have to go on a pre op diet. However, I am trying out Protein shakes and will be starting a liquid diet (not clear) the 2 days prior to surgery. I am afraid of waking up and wanting the cheeseburger I had only the day before.

I am making some shakes...and the ones that taste "good" are ones that are milk based. I made an AMAZING one today that was s'mores flavor.

I know that I cannot have these shakes until the mushies period...but I am looking forward to shakes once they are allowed. How well do you tolerate milk?

I am so excited to be banded and to change my life!

Viva Las Vegas :smile:

I find it interesting how Doctors all vary in their post op diet...I am on full liquids/pureed food (I am 11 days post-op) and i am able to have Protein Shakes I dont have to wait till next week to start them with my mushies.

I have not had problems with milk or milk based foods after band but i did before i was banded and had to really limit them from my diet. Now I find my self able to eat yogurt and creamed Soups I even put milk in my protein shakes.

Good luck on your journey!!!

p.s How do you make a smore Protein shake that sounds delish!!!

Thanks for the info! I found the protein shake mix (single packet) at a local Super Supplements, all I had to do was add milk and put it in the blender. SO YUMMY!