A La Board, Banded 8/30/12

[LiveStrong41 51]

Fabby, from what ive been reading EVERYBODY has a different idea about what a "good" shake should taste like. Ha. For me, I like the chocolate and strawberry EAS brand (premixed, 17g Protein, 4 carbs, 110 cal) and I like another called Protein Pure (premixed, 23g protein, 6 carbs, 120 cal), although the latter one can sometimes taste a bit sickeningly sweet to me. I don't really like the taste of Isopure but is zero carbs and 40 g protein! Lastly, ha, ive heard really good reviews about Unjury, but I have yet to try it myself. I was promoted to eating mushies today so I'm not even thinking about Protein Drinks right now. Lol. Not really true, but you know what I mean...

[LiveStrong41 51]

Btw: At my appt today I was told I have NO fill yet. Is that true for the rest of you ladies, as well? Just curious. Thanks

[LiveStrong41 51]

Btw: At my appt today I was told I have NO fill yet. Is that true for the rest of you ladies, as well? Just curious. Thanks

[LiveStrong41 51]

Omgosh, sorry about the. duplicate post... we now know who the problematic band'ster is within the group! ;/

[NurseLydsss 59]

The shake I'm using is the costco premiere...30g of Protein, 3g of carbs n 1g of sugar....it taste like chocolate milk, no weird taste to it.

[LiveStrong41 51]

The shake I'm using is the costco premiere...30g of Protein, 3g of carbs n 1g of sugar....it taste like chocolate milk, no weird taste to it.

This sounds the best! I wonder if Sam's Club has something similar? I don't have a costco membership.

[LBSept09 33]

I love the GNC shakes. All made, not the powder..

[LBSept09 33]

Wish we had Costco...

[rumcookie5 4]

Hello everyone my surgery date was 08/30/2012 in Macon, GA. I am so excited and anxious at the same time. I started drinking ensure to day as my Protein Shake what do you think about the ensure?

[amyknecht 8]

Hello all!

Today makes one week from surgery! WOOHOO!! How is everyone doing? I feel great, I am eating mushy and progressing into more solid foods. My new favorite is instant mashed potatoes. I mix in unflavord Protein, that way I get the Protein and I don't even taste it. Has anyone had trouble with heartburn or indigestion? I cannot tell if that means I didn't chew good enough and something is stuck or if it has to do with too much to fast?

Some are talking about Protein drinks, I like the chocolate unjury mixed with milk. It is just an 8 ox shrink and it tastes really good.

My cousin told me about a graham cracker flavored protein....wonder what that tastes like?

Amy

[LiveStrong41 51]

Hi rumcookies 5! Hi amyknecht!

I haven't had any heartburn, just some mild burping. The problem with us all being banded around the same time is no one knows what to expect! We're all a work in progress. Ha

Ive been feeling great but have been struggling with hunger. I think a lot of it might be mental, nonetheless, it's still a struggle!! I'm on mushies for another couple weeks too, but for some weird reason I feel most satisfied/full after drinking shakes... I don't know, this whole experience is so different I don't know what I'm doing. Lol

Best wishes to us all... now and in the future

[stacyMariecrit 0]

Hello,my name is stacy,i had surgery 8/27/12,i weighed 205 before lost 12 before surgery.then weighed 186 the day after i got home(slept mostly a whole day) but its been 11 days,& haven't lost anything since.ive been on liquids but stay hungry.keep hearing how ppl are filling up easy, is it because i haven't had a fill?i go to Dr Mon hopefully she can tell me what im doing wrong!!

[Rojasanoll 920]

Gosh I love the internet! Hi LBSept09, Amy, Bringing Sexy Back and Mrs. Living Strong!

It's a struggle but were gonna make it through and look F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S. everything is starting to fit better, I just feel a little bit swollen in the abdominal area, and yesterday I felt the band.. Omg so weird. My doc gave me the Green Light to Exercise, he said to Walk. I used to love to walk until I moved to Florida haha!! I've been sick but it has nothing to do with the band so I went to my primary care and got some medication for that. I got scared because we eat so little now, wtf happens after a fill? You eat less says the doctor, I was like less than what I'm eating now? Omg!! I guess they want to trick your body or something.

I am taking a few days to adjust, my job is crazy as it is and until I don't feel like ME.

They can wait.

Does anyone know of any GOOD Protein shakes? Not the chalky ones. I'm concerned about my nutrition. Let me know please.

Have a great day my fellow banders!!

costco Premier Protein Shakes (chocolate) is great. I put in freezer for 45-55 minutes and drink like a thick smmothie. For shoulder pains, use heating pad on high for 10-15 minutes each shoulder pain occurence. SIP lots of Water. Stay on liquids as long as possible. After my band on Aug 6, I stayed on liquids until I saw amy doctor, 16-17 days later. I've had an easy time so far. I drove my car the next day after surgery and I attended a weight reduction seminar at 7pm.

Best wishes on your band.

[SueBee01 630]

Sam's Club does carry the Premier chocolate shakes. Those were my favorite when I was drinking Protein shakes.< /p>

In did not have my first fill until six weeks out and that is the only one I have had.

Best wishes to all of you newbies!

[rumcookie5 4]

Hello Everyone,

Today I have been banded for 1 week 1 day. I lost 10lbs during my sugar busters and I finally got the nerve to step on the scale last night and I had lost a total of 12 more lbs for a total of 22 since I have started the process. I am so excited about this new journey and life style.