I got banded on July 10th and am going crazy with the protein shakes....any suggestions? Also, I am scared to death on Tuesday to start eating soft solids. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Heather:help:

Congrats to you Heather! I'm sorry I can't be of help to you as I'm don't get my band until next Friday. I have heard from other bandsters it is a little tough but I know you can make it. Some of these long time bandsters have great ideas! Keep posting and looking around. :car:

Hi Heather, congratulations on your banding! The best advice I have is to TAKE IT SLOW. Listen to your body and when you have had enough just stop eating. Start with the soft solids, and don't be surprised when you have no reaction. :car: Take each bite with care, and pay attention so you'll know when you're no longer hungry.

Hi Heather -

I was just like you at the beginning I went 5 days on pure liquids and was all I could do. I was HUNGRY! I started eating tuna fish with Ritz crackers and that was the best meal ever. I was so scared to eat at first but it go to the point that I didn't care.

During the process they put the fear of GOD in you if you eat outside of the guidelines but I found out it's not the case. Just take your time and chew the food very good and you will be fine.

I have made it 13 days and I talk to the nutrition person on Tuesday to forward with the plan. I think I can make it...sugar-free popsicles are my life saver! Thanks for the help.

Heatherjones, I have found that putting lots of ice in protein shakes them using a blender, makes a wonderful summer shake. I also have tried using dried milk for the liquid along with the ice.

Great Protein Shake:

10 ice cubes

1 Tbsp of Skippy All Natural Peanut Butter

1 small squirt of hershey's chocolate

1 or 2 scoops of your protein mix (I use american whey vanilla or chocolate)=20 to 40 mgs of protein

8oz of light soy milk or you can do 1/2 soy (4oz) w/ 4oz of water

mix in blender for 1 minute

BEST SHAKE YOU WILL EVER HAVE if you like peanut butter cups thick like a milkshake but better for you. I hope this helps...Good luck and congrats on you band. Keep reading on and you will find other helpful tips.

I think at first we are all scared to try the mushies, but it is pure heaven to have something to eat again. Just take small bites and chew well and you'll be fine.