SHRINK'N VIOLETS

Hello all... I'm Tracy and I'm starting this thread because I just found out that I'm scheduled for Surgery on April 26, 2007.

fffffffffffffffffffast forward to April 30, 2007

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

We made it to the other side of bandland and now we are set to support one another while we shrink our booties and grow into our new smaller skins.

All are welcome to join in and post, but we are not a group that bickers..... please be supportive as we all have different paths to follow... but the journies to the more healthy self beckons....

Let the losing begin!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all! Re: protein shakes - I checked with my band dr this morning at my pre-op appt - I asked what kind of "protein shakes" is he talking about - like slimfast opti, atkins, etc - he said NO NONE OF THEM!!!! B/c they are WAY too high in carbs. He have me a list of websites that have the protein shakes, drinks, powders. Some are at GNC. As a "rule of thumb" you want at least 20g protein with LESS THAN 5g carbs per serving.

Just a little FYI to all my bandster friends!

Bandedme 4/5/07

The ones specifically labled "Low Carb" are ok though. Slim fast has a version that's "Low Carb" ((not Optima - that one's different - look for the words "Low Carb")). Also, Adkin's "Advantage" brand (that's what I drink). They have between 4 and 6 g of carbs per can (depending on flavor). And there are other brands out there too, but I find the Advantage brand and I like it, so I'm sticking with it until (or if) i get sick of it.

Just wanted to let you know about those...They're probably cheaper than the special ones you have to buy online...My advantage ones cost about $6 for a pack of 4 at Wal-Mart.

I have to say that I find it so very interesting that all these docs are saying "low carb this" and "low carb that" and "limit your daily carbs to 30 or less".....

Dr. Atkins must be havin' a field day (wherever he is)!! All those years they poo-poo'd his work (and others) and now they finally get it. Never thought I'd live to see the day.

Bandedme

CONGRATS! I don't have a pre-op diet either, but do have to do liquids only, but can be shakes and such- day before and nothing after midnight, lets hope surgery is in the am

Tracy

Yikes I hope you like them too. I love those crazy little "to go" packets you can add to plain bottled water, I hope I can find something like that.

March is almost over!

Hey everyone

thanks for the useful info on the protien - now to start shopping.

Jennifer

That is Amazing - I don't know if I could stay on it, but I guess that is why i'm going on vac before. Only kidding, I have food prepared, frozen and ready to be packed for my trip

the jumpstart phase works, as I've already lost 28lbs, but it did not work after I had my son. I hve the diet guiedlines somewhere, I'll grab them and post it if you would like. I would not pay the money, they require you to eat a ton of food - healthy food - but a lot, so i don't think you could do it after the band. But a good guideline I guess.

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Jenn,

Yes, please post for me if you find it. What about all the supplements? Aren't there bars and drinks you have to have? What is the jumpstart phase? Maybe I could start on that. It makes me laugh that you said "they require you to eat a ton of food, and we can't eat that with the band" <---- I can not wait for that day:clap2: ! When I went to Metabolic I thought I would starve to death at first:angry !

I just found out yesterday that I'm approve for lapband:clap2: I just found out today that my surgery day is :bowl: :bowl: :bowl: :bowl: :bowl: :bowl: :bowl: :bowl: Wednesday, April 4 :thumb:

:wave:Please add me to the April list, thanks and congrat to all of us to be banded :yo:

Today was my last day of work!!! Tomorrow I am in meetings, then Friday is preop...Monday is Bowel Prep (eeeeewwwww) then Tuesday it the big day!!! I can't believe it. I started this journey at the end of November...wow, and here we are. The next time I go to work, it will be over. Amazing! I am on day 7 of my liquid diet. I am hungry, but doing ok w/ it. I can really feel that I've lost, but wont know the number until Friday's preop. Just wanted to check it...I can't believe we are here now! Wow...deep breath!

Hi GR8--We'll have to keep in touch a little closer considering your day is the exact as mine--Have you found any good tasting protein shakes?

Hi Ana -- I bought the Smart Forme that was suggested and referenced in the book the doctor's office gave me -comes in Chocolate; Strawberry; and Vanilla. The nice thing about these - they are premeasured servings in envelopes. I travel alot - so easy to pack and use.

They have 35grams of protein and 250 calories.

I have heard of alot people using Champion Nutrition that I believe has 55grams in 2 scoops.

Keep in touch!

Just wanted to let you know about those...They're probably cheaper than the special ones you have to buy online...My advantage ones cost about $6 for a pack of 4 at Wal-Mart.

Have you tried going to Sam's or Cosco? You might find them much less there.

I had to cancel my surgery today. My grandfather has gone into the hospital and it doesn't look like he will make it through the week. He's been in ICU since early Saturday morning, and it's just really a waiting game, for lack of a better term. So, I can't travel. I don't know when I will. Before I sound completely insensitive, please understand that he's almost 90, has been in a wheelchair for the last 7 years with no use of his right side and complete aphasia (sp?). (He's stroke victim.) Truthfully, his passing would be a blessing for him, a once robust and very active man.

I can't get my deposit back because it's less than two weeks before surgery and they won't make exceptions. I scheduled for late June just to have something to look forward to...

I'm so depressed.

Hello all... I'm Tracy and I'm starting this thread because I just found out that I'm scheduled for Surgery on April 26, 2007.

Now, this is NOT what I wanted... I thought I would for SURE be a March Bandster and hoped for February, but I'm taking the news with stride and picking myself up and dealing with it......

SO... what I've decided to do is get a head start on Spring (and my surgery date) Setting a goal to lose 25 lbs before April 26th. I have to do this because otherwise my "farewell to food tour" will have be tipping the scales in the wrong direction..

SO... any other April Bandsters out there let me know and I will add you to the list! But EVERYONE is welcome to post....

HEAD START TO SPRING!

Hi Tracy, I was scheduled for March 29 and rescheduled for April 11:faint: , so I guess I'm now an April bander!

Good luck to you all, Amourette here, aka Fiona, don't get too carried away with all these things you think you need, you just need some good old plain soup, apple juice, protein powder is good, but I don't think many of you will use it for long! Just make sure your enviroment is comfy, good dvd's, good visitors, some good books and mental support , that is all really, some get pain after, some don't, I am a big woose and I survived it all!!!

good luck to you all, it is so exciting!

XX

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Jenn,

Yes, please post for me if you find it. What about all the supplements? Aren't there bars and drinks you have to have? What is the jumpstart phase? Maybe I could start on that. It makes me laugh that you said "they require you to eat a ton of food, and we can't eat that with the band" <---- I can not wait for that day:clap2: ! When I went to Metabolic I thought I would starve to death at first:angry !

Jumpstart

Unliimited fresh green veggies

unlimited bonesless/skinnless chicken

3 small oranges

8-8oz glasses of water

you are not suppose to use any fats, dips or dressings but I use balsamic on my salads

I gained 7lbs and lost it all in 2 days doing this.

I'll do the regular diet later, I need to get the sheet

Good Morning all

Welcome everyone

Heather, I am so sorry and understand about your grandfather, We got a call about my gram on xmas eve - same type of situation- and you will never guess... she is still ticking. Very very sad thing.

I am sorry you have to reschedule and lost your deposit, but think about it this way, things happen for a reason and June will be here before you know it.

Best of Luck

WOW

18 days and 10 of them I will be gone. I am getting so excited. I still get a little nervous that I won't wake up and my kids will be alone but I know I will be fine, but still, there is always a risk.

I hope that by my daughters birthday in July I will be more comfortable going to Six Flags with her and going on some rides.