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I am on 2 weeks of 2 Protein Shakes + one meal of lean protein/green veggies. I can also have a cup of fruit.< /p>

For whoever was asking about making the shakes better:

vanilla Protein

a few chunks of pineapple (I buy fresh and freeze)

a few pitted cherries (I buy fresh and freeze)

SF vanilla pudding (dietician suggested it)

Water

Ice

A teeny sprinkle of coconut

And you have yourself a virgin pina colada. It is really tasty.

I do something similar but with chocolate powder and pudding' date=' blueberries and cherries.

I will be able to get more creative once I am on liquids post surgery. I love adding a little Peanut Butter, bananas and cocoa powder. I also add a few handfuls of spinach. It blends in and you can't taste it. You just have do get past the hideous color it turns with the chocolate.[/quote']

Do you have any idea's for the strawberry shake? Lol

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Do you have any idea's for the strawberry shake? Lol

I did a strawberry for lunch today:

Strawberry powder

Half a cup of cherries

SF Vanilla pudding

Water

Ice

Blend it.

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Hey Dawn...Where do you get the flavored Protein power?

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I'm doing great how are you? I'm sore at the port site and I still have some gas pains. I try to walk around but i have to walk slowly because the gas pains kind of make me winded but short of breath. I'm not hungry at all so I try to get in my Protein and drink as much Water as I can to stay hydrated. I hope I never get hungry so I don't have to experience banster hell lol. What's your experience like so far?

I can't seem to get rid of all the gas. That's the only thing that's driving me crazy. I did really good most of the day, but whenever I drink something it seems to get worse. Ugh....ready for it to be gone. I am getting hungry! My hubby cooked a really good meal tonight and I soooo wanted some, but I wasn't about to risk it. I think I'm getting hungry because I'm not drinking enough protein. I just haven't been able to stomach them like I could. It seems to leave a yucky taste in my mouth all the time. Trying to keep hydrated, but it's hard.

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Had my surgery this morning and I am doing great just a little sore I had the single incision done no gas pain really I thank God for this new life and awesome journey and for all the prayers!

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What are you guys doing for your liquid diet for those whos surgery is coming up this week

Hi Cute45, I am on my day 4 out of 14 drinking shakes. So far I am doing great. Maybe a bit of headache but I think it is because I am only taking about 800 calories per day. Trying to keep my energy on. Drinking lots of Water.< /p>

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July 12th for me!! So excited, I wish it was tomorrow!

hi, hope you are doing good. Report to us when you get better. wishing you well

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Got staples removed today down 10 pounds from surgery and it's only been 6 days everything looks good go back in 6 weeks I just need a follow my dietitians diet

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Had my surgery this morning and I am doing great just a little sore I had the single incision done no gas pain really I thank God for this new life and awesome journey and for all the prayers!

Good luck with your journey I hope you have a good one i am a week post op and I had 5 incisions I just had my staples removed today. I am down 10 pounds.

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This time tomorrow morning I have to be there for my surgery! How am I supposed to sleep? ? Not sure how, I could barely sleep last night too, lol...Excited, nervous, a bit scared (never had surgery before) and more excitement! Where are my July 17th Buddies?? Here's to an amazing month for all of us July Bandsters!! :D

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I can't seem to get rid of all the gas. That's the only thing that's driving me crazy. I did really good most of the day, but whenever I drink something it seems to get worse. Ugh....ready for it to be gone. I am getting hungry! My hubby cooked a really good meal tonight and I soooo wanted some, but I wasn't about to risk it. I think I'm getting hungry because I'm not drinking enough Protein. I just haven't been able to stomach them like I could. It seems to leave a yucky taste in my mouth all the time. Trying to keep hydrated, but it's hard.

did you try the gas x strips they were very well and a lot of walking of course

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This time tomorrow morning I have to be there for my surgery! How am I supposed to sleep? ? Not sure how, I could barely sleep last night too, lol...Excited, nervous, a bit scared (never had surgery before) and more excitement! Where are my July 17th Buddies?? Here's to an amazing month for all of us July Bandsters!! :D

This time tomorrow morning I have to be there for my surgery! How am I supposed to sleep?? Not sure how, I could barely sleep last night too, lol...Excited, nervous, a bit scared (never had surgery before) and more excitement! Where are my July 17th Buddies?? Here's to an amazing month for all of us July Bandsters!! :D

This time tomorrow morning I have to be there for my surgery! How am I supposed to sleep?? Not sure how, I could barely sleep last night too, lol...Excited, nervous, a bit scared (never had surgery before) and more excitement! Where are my July 17th Buddies?? Here's to an amazing month for all of us July Bandsters!! :D

good luck I hope you do well everything will be fine don't forget to get you some gas strips you will need them in and a lot of walking the next couple

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