Got a call from the surgical scheduler this morning, and my date is set for July 11th! I was hoping it might be sooner, but not surprised it worked out this way. Means I will be starting my liquid diet while I'm traveling for work - so that will be interesting. I'm also wrestling with not having our annual 4th of July BBQ at my house (which is in a prime location for watching fireworks) - maybe I'll just have ppl over for fireworks but avoid smelling burgers on the grill all day.

Anyone else have a July date set? Wanna support each other through the next weeks?

Synta 6 has some outrageously good protein powders. Go on line and check them out. I have tried several and they are wonderful!

Kbush - who makes the mocha one you like?

Gold standard it's mocha cappuccino. I have a picture of all of my protein drinks on Instagram #mydiet or look me at grayeclipse.

Isn't mocha like coffee taste?? I do t like coffee so idk about mocha. I also don't know if I could drink piña Colada flavor a lot but ill def ask to try when I go to nutrition shop. Thank you!

To me, mocha is like coffee/chocolate hybrid. Like if I mixed a spoonful of hot choc powder into a coffee.

To me' date=' mocha is like coffee/chocolate hybrid. Like if I mixed a spoonful of hot choc powder into a coffee.[/quote']

This tastes like the cheapest chocolate milk on earth. It reminds me of the watered down school milk. I work at a high school.

This tastes like the cheapest chocolate milk on earth. It reminds me of the watered down school milk. I work at a high school.

Hehehe. This makes me giggle for some reason.

Tonight I blended a cup of ice, a cup of Hood low fat choc milk and a scoop of unjury vanilla powder and it was pretty tasty. The milk is high in sugar so I don't use it often. I bet it would also be good if I stuck a cup of it in tr freezer and made a frozen treat.

Crayolapheonix did u find me on Facebook with my name??

sprinkle715: I sent you a private message on this site. Did you get it?

Yes I got it thanks I accepted

Got a call from the surgical scheduler this morning' date=' and my date is set for July 11th! I was hoping it might be sooner, but not surprised it worked out this way. Means I will be starting my liquid diet while I'm traveling for work - so that will be interesting. I'm also wrestling with not having our annual 4th of July BBQ at my house (which is in a prime location for watching fireworks) - maybe I'll just have ppl over for fireworks but avoid smelling burgers on the grill all day.

Anyone else have a July date set? Wanna support each other through the next weeks?[/quote']

I'm set for July 19th!!!! I'm so excited but this 2 week diet is a killer!

Hey Sprinkle! I was banded on July 1st. A lot of folks here suggested that I purchase "The Big Book of LapBand" that you can find on this site. I got the Kindle version b/c it was 10 as opposed to 25 & devoured it! It answered so many questions that I didn't even enough know I should be asking at the time.

I found that what I heard from people here as far as pain level did not ring true for me. I had some pain in my shoulders / upper back' date=' but did what everyone said & used a heating pad & it helped tremendously. (Note to you: Make sure you have a heating Pad!) The pain in my tummy was worse to me b/c my muscles were not in good shape. First couple of days, I used a cane to help me get up, not to walk afterwards, just to get up. Ice helps too. Everyone here told me to be stocked up on any meds that I take, liquid ibuprofen /Tylenol in case of low grade fever, Gas-X (or something like it), and whatever "meals" your doctor says you should consume for the first week so that you won't have to go shopping right after release from hospital. I have found MyFitnessPal to be incredibly useful & the connections with friends there. If you are not using it, maybe now's a good time to start. Otherwise, almost a week post-surgery, I'm feeling pretty great, down 25 # since I started the original liquid diet & moving ahead. The doctors, nurses, and my friends have been great and very supportive! Wish you the best & keep us posted! If I missed anything or if you have other questions, I'll be glad to answer what I Can! Deb. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Deb, I'm looking for "the big book of Lapband" on amazon (to buy electronically for my kindle app). And I need more info, such as the author, etc. I can't seem to find the original source on this site?? Thanks! Is it worth it to buy post-op?

Deb' date=' I'm looking for "the big book of Lapband" on amazon (to buy electronically for my kindle app). And I need more info, such as the author, etc. I can't seem to find the original source on this site?? Thanks! Is it worth it to buy post-op?[/quote']

Hey Maggie,

I think the book is definitely worth having post-op, too. It still answers questions for me now. It's a good before, during, after, & ongoing type of reference written, I believe, by the guy who moderates this site. I looked up the link that I used to buy it & pasted it below to make it easier for you. All purchase options are on the same page.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/page/lapband_book.html

Let me know if you need anything else! Deb

Hi all!

Has anyone tried or think ensure clear will be ok for post op diet??

Anyone banded care to share a post op grocery list?

Hi all!

Has anyone tried or think ensure clear will be ok for post op diet??

Anyone banded care to share a post op grocery list?

I bought it but I haven't tried it yet.

I had my post-op appt today and I have lost 10 pounds since my surgery 6 days ago! That puts me at a total loss of 30 pounds!!!

That's great progress and so glad to hear you don't have to use pain meds and/or aren't miserable. Thanks for the insight! Continued success and comfort on your progress.

That's great progress and so glad to hear you don't have to use pain meds and/or aren't miserable. Thanks for the insight! Continued success and comfort on your progress.

Congrats!

Hey Maggie' date='

I think the book is definitely worth having post-op, too. It still answers questions for me now. It's a good before, during, after, & ongoing type of reference written, I believe, by the guy who moderates this site. I looked up the link that I used to buy it & pasted it below to make it easier for you. All purchase options are on the same page.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/page/lapband_book.html

Let me know if you need anything else! Deb[/quote']

I just purchased the book on my iPad via kindle app