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Okay, this is a silly question but for those of you that are post-op and still on the liquid diets is there something that you can't wait to eat when you get on the pureed/mushies part? I am craving refried beans! It is the weirdest thing but that just sounds so good. I go to my post op on Tuesday so I am hoping to advance them so I can have some, lol. Just a silly question :)

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Okay, this is a silly question but for those of you that are post-op and still on the liquid diets is there something that you can't wait to eat when you get on the pureed/mushies part? I am craving refried beans! It is the weirdest thing but that just sounds so good. I go to my post op on Tuesday so I am hoping to advance them so I can have some, lol. Just a silly question :)

I totally get the refried Beans craving - that is the worst of my cravings. I'm getting excited for things I know I can have - like scrambled eggs, and tuna fish of all things. I don't even like tuna fish - but just thinking about it can make my mouth water! My parents came to check on me the other day, and I told them I how badly I wanted refried Beans, so yesterday my dad made a big pot of bean Soup and pureed it for me. I was a little worried about the gas - but it actually made me feel a little better. It was soooo good I can't wait to have more when I get home tonight!! I've also cheated a bit, and have gone on the low fat cottage cheese already because I just was not getting enough Protein and I can not bring myself to drink another Protein shake ever again. I just make sure it's mashed up really well and drink Water with it when I swallow. My cousin had her lapband a year ago, and she made that suggestion to me. She was eating hamburgers within days of surgery and had no problems, so I figured a little cottage cheese could not be that bad.

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I hope everyone is having a good day and that those who have recently been banded are recovering well. Today is day 3 since being banded. I slept in the bed last night versus sleeping in the recliner. I slept with a pillow on my tummy to prevent the cats from jumping there as they are inclined to do especially when they think it's time to get up. :) Pain is getting better. The more I move the better it gets.

My doctor has me on a 3 week post op liquid diet. It seems the diet preferences of each doctor vary. I get a little hungry between meals but it is bearable. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow and hope I will be getting my first fill.

I have been having a lot of food cravings as well. I really want a cheeseburger. I have been thinking about where to go for recipes once I graduate to regular foods. Does anone have any suggestions or know of a good site for recipes?

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I hope everyone is having a good day and that those who have recently been banded are recovering well. Today is day 3 since being banded. I slept in the bed last night versus sleeping in the recliner. I slept with a pillow on my tummy to prevent the cats from jumping there as they are inclined to do especially when they think it's time to get up. :) Pain is getting better. The more I move the better it gets.

My doctor has me on a 3 week post op liquid diet. It seems the diet preferences of each doctor vary. I get a little hungry between meals but it is bearable. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow and hope I will be getting my first fill.

I have been having a lot of food cravings as well. I really want a cheeseburger. I have been thinking about where to go for recipes once I graduate to regular foods. Does anone have any suggestions or know of a good site for recipes?

There are a lot of good suggestions on the food section here on lap band talks. There is also a book 'Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies' that has tons of good recipes in it. Take care!

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There are a lot of good suggestions on the food section here on lap band talks. There is also a book 'Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies' that has tons of good recipes in it. Take care!

Thanks! I will look here on the site and definitely try to find the book as well.

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I found a site for weight loss recipes. It is www.skinnytaste.com!! They also list the serving size, with calories, fat and Protein, which helps. I started the pre-surg diet today so a cheeseburger sounds delicious. But I will stick to Protein Shakes and raw veggies--cheeseburger still sounds better-lol.;) Glad you are feeling better!

I hope everyone is having a good day and that those who have recently been banded are recovering well. Today is day 3 since being banded. I slept in the bed last night versus sleeping in the recliner. I slept with a pillow on my tummy to prevent the cats from jumping there as they are inclined to do especially when they think it's time to get up. :) Pain is getting better. The more I move the better it gets.

My doctor has me on a 3 week post op liquid diet. It seems the diet preferences of each doctor vary. I get a little hungry between meals but it is bearable. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow and hope I will be getting my first fill.

I have been having a lot of food cravings as well. I really want a cheeseburger. I have been thinking about where to go for recipes once I graduate to regular foods. Does anone have any suggestions or know of a good site for recipes?

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I am supposed to have 3 Protein Shakes a day and ONLY if i'm hungry, i can have Soup, yogurt, and other full liquids. I've gotta tell you that i'm hungry between the meals and cant stand the Protein shakes anymore. Am scared to try any of the mushies..........have my first appt on Oct 3.

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I am supposed to have 3 Protein Shakes a day and ONLY if i'm hungry, i can have Soup, yogurt, and other full liquids. I've gotta tell you that i'm hungry between the meals and cant stand the Protein shakes anymore. Am scared to try any of the mushies..........have my first appt on Oct 3.

Didn't they give you a Protein range? Calorie limits? Fluids goal? Did they tell you to buy high Protein Drink mixes because there are some that are lower and higher in carbs. I have a 16oz Protein Drink each morning - tastes like chocolate milk (using FatFree Milk) - I use 2 scoops totaling 48g Protein so I know I get it in early. Then I do a Protein drink in the afternoon to evening - trying 16 oz with 2 scoops of Nector Fuzzy Navel with 24g Protein. The rest is Water, Jello, frozen Popsicles. No hunger pains since my surgery 9 days ago. The main reason to get the Proteins of 60-80 grams per day is so you will burn fat and not loose hair. You can put unflavored protein in a soup but put it in cold and slowly heat it up. Maybe the unflavored could be good alternative for you?

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Yes. Protein powders have to be 25-26g of protein per 1 scoop. They want the patients to get 60g protein per day with having the 3 shakes. Which protein do you use?

thanks for the advice on the unflavored...that's a great idea cuz the chocolate and vanilla are making me sick already. Just had some pudding.< /p>

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I just got my Weight Loss Cookbook for Dummies from Amazon today. I am excited to read it and it even has a few recipes for the pureed/super soft food stage I am in. Yay!

Got a Magic Bullet at Bed, Bath and Beyond today and I hope this thing works to puree some foods and that the Protein smoothies you can make with it are good.

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magic bullets are the bomb! I make protien shakes, puree Soups, sauces, etc. It is my new best friend lol

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I also got the bullet. Hope you find great recipes with it. Would u mind sharing some after you've tried them successfully?

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I just got my Weight Loss Cookbook for Dummies from Amazon today. I am excited to read it and it even has a few recipes for the pureed/super soft food stage I am in. Yay!

Got a Magic Bullet at Bed, Bath and Beyond today and I hope this thing works to puree some foods and that the Protein smoothies you can make with it are good.

Thanks for the info on the Magic Bullet - I wondered about them! I do have a regular blender and a juicer. Is the Magic Bullet better?

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out of surgery! Had some nausea but I'm feeling better now. Pain is minimal... Thanks for all the support! Hope everyone's surgery went well today!!!

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Make sure they are the Gas X strips and I wouldn't worry too much about getting fruits and veggies yet. It will be a little while before you can have those and they will probably go bad before you can have them. I would think the hospital will give you pain meds but my dr. didn't give me any rx for nausea meds once I left the hospital so you may want to check if they will give you some for once you get home. I know I could have used some at home. Good luck!

Thank you so much for your advice!

I really appreciate it! esp. since i always think of new questions as soon as i'm out of the dr's office!

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Is there anything i should ask them at my appointment tomorrow?

besides specifics for Rx and other Meds

Food/liquid stages?

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