Hello all ~

My name is Dena and I am scheduled to be banded this Saturday down in TJ Mexico, with Dr. Kuri.

I've researched the Lap Band procedure for almost a year now and I am thrilled that it's finally happening!

Unfortunately I don't have too much support here at home as my husband is 100% against me having this done. To put it bluntly, he wants me to stay fat so he can feel secure in our marriage.

I'm not letting him get me down though, I'm doing this for myself, for my kids and most importantly for my health!

I'd appreciate any and all tips, advice, especially in regards to the liquid & pureed stages.

Thanks!

Congrats! Seems like spouses just need some time to adjust and to know that they are still loved. Funny how the people who love us get sidetracked and make it all about themselves instead of our health, but such is life.

Get some Better Than Boullion Soup base in the grocery store. It tastes so hearty when you are on liquids! Comes in 3 or 4 different flavors. I like ham and also turkey. Also those Imagine Soups in boxes. It's amazing how good they taste when that's all you can have!

For protien shakes, I've been through sooo many. The best tasting, I think, is Muscle Milk, but it's a bit high in calories, carbs, etc. I go back anf forth now between EAS Carb Control and Slim Fast Carb Control. They are both way high in Protein and low in carbs and calories.

I'm on solid foods, but I have a lot of restriction in the morning, so Breakfast is usually an EAS chocolate shake in a blender with fresh fruit, froZen smoothie fruit, ice, my chewable Centrum Vitamin, my chewable Calcium tab, and some flax seed oil. That gives me my fruit for the day, a great start on protein, and gobs of Vitamins and minerals.

sugar free popsicles are a good staple to have at first just for having that hand to mouth activity and some sweetness.

Ask your hubby if he going to push you around in a wheelchair when you have your stroke?

I am so glad you mentioned health.

edie