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jclogger    0

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I have been reading and studying up on Lap band surgery and Pre- op diet / Post -op for 3 years now. And am scheduled for surgery on November 22, 2011. So I have put together my list of things that you should possible have on hand. Please share an other items that I should add to my list for I am always up for more suggestions.

Protein Shakes - Slim fast (low carb)

Carnation Instant Breakfast (No sugar added)

Crystal light

fruit h2o

skim milk

unsweetened fruit juice (grape, apple, etc..)

applesauce (no sugar added)

canned fruit - pears

broth

tuna (chuck light in water)

chicken

light/low fat yogurt (no fruit pieces)

sugar free Jello

sugar free pudding

low fat cottage cheese

100 cal. fudgesicles

sugar free popsicles

banana's

baby foods (if your into that)

Gas - X thin strips

liquid Tylenol

Water

When it comes to cheese I hear you can have some but not sure which ones.

I have seen on other post that they have tried The Mini Babybel (light) and Laughing Cow (light)

Any other suggestions!! Remember I need ya'll input. I 've got to start my grocery shopping soon.

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Cindy C    150

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  • Liquid anti-nausea meds (Emetrol)

  • I'd skip the bananas. A lot of bandsters have problems with them.

  • Make sure the yogurt as no lumps.

  • There's only 70 calories difference between regular and s/f Carnation Instant Breakfast. You can get the regular at Sam's or costco a heck of a lot cheaper. $8 for 30 pkgs. as opposed to $5.50 for 10. That's the one exception to my no drinking sugar rule!

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Thanks for your suggestions. I'm really trying to get my grocery list together for pre-op and post-op. On my pre-op I can have 2 Protein Shakes (breakfast and Lunch) and a simple dinner meat , two vegs. or meat one veg. and fruit. So any suggestions on things let me know. I ve found some individual wrapped vegs. made by green giant in the freezer section that is really taste really good for my pre-op and they are on the point system for weight watchers. I'm not the best cook in the world. So I'm always on the look out.

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Thanks for your suggestions. I'm really trying to get my grocery list together for pre-op and post-op. On my pre-op I can have 2 Protein Shakes (breakfast and Lunch) and a simple dinner meat , two vegs. or meat one veg. and fruit. So any suggestions on things let me know. I ve found some individual wrapped vegs. made by green giant in the freezer section that is really taste really good for my pre-op and they are on the point system for weight watchers. I'm not the best cook in the world. So I'm always on the look out.

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I would find a different Protein Shake as well as slim fast tends to have to much sugar in it. I would go with EAS that has more Protein and less than one gram of sugar. Its not half bad either I buy the already made with carb control. You want the most protein in a shake. Also body fortress at Walmart is about 22 for the powder and less than 1 grm of sugar.

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brenda62    47

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I agree with the last post. I used EAS low carb control. More Protein, less sugar much better for you. Slim fast and carnation are not that good. There are a lot of better ones out there. Good luck

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I second body fortress. I only drink the chocolate. I tried several brands and spent way too much $$ on products that tasted like crap. Huge container for $15. Cant beat that.

J

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OK! Thank you all for your comments. I have looked up the Eas and Premier Protein shakes, they have them at our Sams club. Im really picky about those drinks cause some of them just taste so YUCKY!!! The Slim fast and Carnation Instant was on my Dr. list. So I think I am going to try either the Eas or Premier. I have tried the Atkins shakes (can we say YUCK!) Please keep the list a comin. I like ready made stuff if possible. I'm a busy bee!!

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jclogger:

Congratulations!! Thank you for the list of items to have on hand. I hope to have a surgery date soon, please keep us updated on your progress. Good luck to you!!

I have been reading and studying up on Lap band surgery and Pre- op diet / Post -op for 3 years now. And am scheduled for surgery on November 22, 2011. So I have put together my list of things that you should possible have on hand. Please share an other items that I should add to my list for I am always up for more suggestions.

Protein Shakes - Slim fast (low carb)

Carnation Instant Breakfast (No sugar added)

Crystal light

fruit h2o

skim milk

unsweetened fruit juice (grape, apple, etc..)

applesauce (no sugar added)

canned fruit - pears

broth

tuna (chuck light in water)

chicken

light/low fat yogurt (no fruit pieces)

sugar free Jello

sugar free pudding

low fat cottage cheese

100 cal. fudgesicles

sugar free popsicles

banana's

baby foods (if your into that)

Gas - X thin strips

Liquid Tylenol

Water

When it comes to cheese I hear you can have some but not sure which ones.

I have seen on other post that they have tried The Mini Babybel (light) and Laughing Cow (light)

Any other suggestions!! Remember I need ya'll input. I 've got to start my grocery shopping soon.

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THENEWME2012    0

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That list is awesome and has some really good ideas on it.....THANX cant wait to start shopping :)

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I third the body fortess Protein Powder and its great!!

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