So yesterday (3/27/12) was my birthday, and a NEW begining. I got banded 3/27/12. My surgery time was 7:30, but i had to be at the hospital by 5:30 so we had to leave around 4am because the hospital i went to is out of town. I wasnt nervous, i gues i could say i was anxious to just get on the table and finally get the band haha. In the back of my head i had a fear that i wouldnt wake up:/ Idk just a tad fear. Over all everything went great. This has been an amazing experience and its only the begining XD After surgery i could not talk regularly because of the breathing tube they had in my throat. Also i cried cried when i woke up:/ (i have ALWAYS woke up crying for my mama after every surgery lol) I cried cause my mama walked in and i was happy she was with me AND because i was in pain. It hurt so bad when i moved so they gave me morphine and it knocked me out. I would wake up and stay up for like 5 mins then go right back to sleep (i was so uncomfortable). I had to stay 1 night and that 1 i only had 2 shots of morphine. It hurt when i coughed moved.. It just hurt. It hurts even now DX Im at home now in my bed Im happy because for a whole year i have went through alot to get here where i am today(: So im grateful for everything and everyone expecially for God(: (i prayed every night asking for the and finally i got the call saying my insurance is going to cover it) Right now im STILL on a liquid diet >_> but im ok. I dont really feel anything in me i guess be cause the pain from the cut. But im not really hungry and i have only eaten 2 times today. Not really considered "meals" when i got home ive really been drinking ALOT of 2 percent milk. (i LOVE milk) I have not thrown up, i haven't felt like it either. And even when i got carried away drinking gulps of milk after one of the other (HABIT) i didnt feel anything odd. As of now i am trying to be careful about drinking. But for those of you who are on the liquid diet or not what kind of protein product could i use? Like protein drink. I still have ALOT of bariatric meal replacements left but im completely done with it. So i think im gunna try to find a new brand thats gooood XD So any suggestions? Well i think thats all i wanted to get out XD Sorry its kinda long

First of all congratulations on your surgery; i'm glad everything went okay. As far a protein drinks the best store-bought one i like is muscle milk light (emphasis on the *light* part, the regular has more calories) it has 100 calories and a lot of protein. You could also try powder or premade drinks from the company "designer whey"...you can find both of these items at Target. If you are on a liquid diet another good thing to rely on is protein water. You can get protein water powder in liltte to-go packets (sorta like crystal light) designer whey and kellogs both make the stuff. Usually you find it in the groccery store in with the diet and nutrition items (not in the drink aisle). It's all about find the products that taste good to your palate. Good luck and hang in there, the journey is just beginning.

ALL I DRANK WAS SLIM FAST OPTIMA....AND WATER....

I also done the Slimfast Protein also done Body By VI it does cost. Now some I know that has band does Herbalife want me to sample I guess it won't kill me. I am so happy for you.