I was suppose to have lapband in August, but got really weak the first day on the pre-op diet. Slimfast, soups, and one small piece of chicken breast. I got home from work and had some soup, then went straight to bed(weak). I work with a punch of women ready to see me fail but i decided to have the surgery9-5-07 and I just need some idea of what to substitute with the slimfast because it gives me so much gas!!:help::heh:

Hey Alexandera---I am supposed to drink the protein mix drinks too. But I noticed they have 200 calories!!!! Good grief. I am diabetic. I am now doing a carnation instant breakfast--sugar free in the morning. However, I fear I am not getting enough protein. Any suggestions. The last thing I want is to be skinny, but bald.

Hey Alexandera---I am supposed to drink the Protein mix drinks too. But I noticed they have 200 calories!!!! Good grief. I am diabetic. I am now doing a carnation instant breakfast--sugar free in the morning. However, I fear I am not getting enough protein. Any suggestions. The last thing I want is to be skinny, but bald.

200 calories is fine! You are supposed to be using these as meal replacements, and that's not much for a meal. Three of these throughout the day will give you 600 calories, plus Soups or whatever for meals and you're good! That's real nutrition. This is not supposed to be a starvation situation.

I'm not sure about the sugar content of real Protein Drinks is, though. Are there GNC stores near you, or some other health food place that can advise you?

Alex---My protein drinks are sugar free.

Ok I went to my monthly pre-op class and I am sooo dissappointed! I only lost 4 lbs this month. I am down to 387 lbs. I need to lose at least 7 more lbs within 10 days. Otherwise I won't be where I need to be when I have my follow up with my surgeon. I am so stressed out I don't know what to do...Any suggesstions????

My doctor required me to eat protein (meat, eggs, cheese, etc.), sugar free jello and pudding and no starches (bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, etc.) for 2 weeks prior to surger. My banding was August 21 and I lost all the required weight plus a little and was fine. My surgery took less than 35 minutes and I am doing very well now. My doctor allows clear liquids for 2 days after surgery and then full liquids (soups, etc) for a week, then mushies. I am into the full liquids and it is tough because I ate too much soup the other day and it hurt, but otherwise, if I watch the portion I am doing great.

Hi Alexandra! I was wondering how you knew your lapband slipped? Pain? I am having my surgery Sept 13th and this is my main concern. I looked into the gastric sleeve but money was a large part of my choice for the band. I have read many of your postings and you seem to know so much. Any advice for me?

Thanx,

Joannie

My doctor required me to eat Protein (meat, eggs, cheese, etc.), sugar free Jello and pudding and no starches (bread, potatoes, rice, Pasta, etc.) for 2 weeks prior to surger. My banding was August 21 and I lost all the required weight plus a little and was fine. My surgery took less than 35 minutes and I am doing very well now. My doctor allows clear liquids for 2 days after surgery and then full liquids (soups, etc) for a week, then mushies. I am into the full liquids and it is tough because I ate too much soup the other day and it hurt, but otherwise, if I watch the portion I am doing great.

That is pretty much what I have been doing for the last 3 days... No bread, rice, potatoes or pasteries. I haven't even had any fruit. Just lean meats like chicken, g.turkey, cheese, veggies, and no sugar drinks. We will see on Monday how well this is working for me. I am a scale-a-holic and use my scale everyday in the morning and I know I shouldn't but it looks like I have lost 5 lbs since Monday. But I do like to use the weight on the scale at the Dr.s office for my official weight, my home scale seems to fluxtuate since I am so close to the max weight of 400, not sure if thats it.