Hi everyone, my name is Lisa. I had my Lap-Band surgery on Feb 27th, 2015. My doctor is Dr. John Bagnato of Macon, GA. I am finding this post-op period to just plain suck eggs. My body didn't do well with just Clear liquids with no version of Protein in them. I would find myself feeling very crappy or just "not right" as I liked to call it. So on Day 3 I had to call the nurse and ask what to do. Luckily the nurse suggested 50% strength Protein shakes and to check back in with her the next day. Lucky for me it helped greatly. Of course just today I can have full strength protein shakes, which is nice. But I find myself daydreaming about chewing something other than gum!! Does anyone have any suggestions??

I wasn't restricted on what type of liquids after banding but I guess your doc is different. Isopure makes a clear Protein drink and Ensure Clear is also a Protein Drink.

That said, hang in there. I was on full liquids for six weeks post op. It sucked but I lost fifty pounds in that time. I started exercising and got my weight loss off to a good start.

If you follow your team's advice, you will be in great shape once you start your fills. Once your band is adjusted properly everything gets easier.

Don't give up. The light is right around the corner!

I was told to chew on a piece of meat beef jerky and then just spitted it out