I am so excited!!! My surgery is set for May 22nd. Anyone else in May?

Hey Beckn,

I got the big 100% egg white powder and mixed in a blender with Skim milk and a flovoring, Strawberry, Etc ETC and splenda to taste. I would

also put a little crushed ice in the blender. the powder and milk are 30

protein per 8 oz. cup. That use to keep me from getting hungry.

Good luck. Keep in touch.

Bob

Thanks Bob, but where do you find 100% egg white powder? Is that as good as whey protein? I think the commercial poswder drinks are way too sweet for my taste so this might work out better for me. I also have a fear of losing my hair which is already very thin and fine. Last night I was craving something salty so I took a sip from the pickle jar....I'm deperate! Becky

I am now 11 days post op & I went to church today. Everyone came up to me & commented on the fact that I had lost weight. I feel really good. Only one sensitivity where my port is. This is the norm. Most people say their port area is the most sensitive. The other incisions have COMPLETELY healed.

I start on mushies on Wednesday. New step in the journey.

Fantastic! It is so encouraging to hear how well others are doing. I have 8 days till band day! Becky

Hey Beckn,

I got the big 100% egg white powder and mixed in a blender with Skim milk and a flovoring, strawberry, Etc ETC and splenda to taste. I would

also put a little crushed ice in the blender. the powder and milk are 30

Protein per 8 oz. cup. That use to keep me from getting hungry.

Good luck. Keep in touch.

Bob

Ugggh! Egg white powder is just that. It returns to regular old egg whites when you add Water. The only thing I can imagine that makes it better than cracking an egg and using the white is that the powder is pasteurized so there is no danger of bacteria.

Now maybe if I whipped it up with a little sweetener and made meringue...add some crushed strawberries....hmm...maybe it's not so bad after all!

Jena

You can get it at a GNC store. Its about 45.00 for a large plastic jug, but it is so packed with protein and you can mix any flavoring in to it and sweeten to taste. 100% powered egg white. It will keep you from getting hungry. Don't worry about your hair, if you loose some it will come back. The mcCormick strawberry flavoring is delishious. I know you will do well because you want to.

Good luck! Keep me posted on how you are doing.

Bob

Jena,

Make it with skim milk, add some McCormick strawberry flavoring, 5 packs of splenda and some crushed ice. Whip up in a blender and drink it. I guarantee you will think you are eating something your not suppose to.

Hi Bob, thanks for all the great information and encouragement. I appreciate it very much. I'll go to GNC Friday which is payday. Have you tried other McCormick seasonings. I wonder if they have cocconut and pineapple....pina colada time. Becky

Yes, they have all three of the flavors you mentioned. I use to love the coconut. Be sure to get the vanilla flavor egg white powder.

We're all anxious at times. I had my first fill 4/28 and then she gave me an appointment to come back in 2 months. I'm wondering why I should have to wait 2 months; you can tell in a couple of days whether or not you feel full. In fact, I think I'm going to give them a call right now. Talk to you later

Bob

I saw this online yesterday and tried it and it was sooo good. I am having my band in 8 days and have been playing around with recipes so I know what I like when I will need it. If you just google recipes for high protein low fat shakes hundreds pop-up!

Double Deluxe Chocolate Fudge

Mix one serving of chocolate whey according to directions. Then, add one packet of Swiss Miss fat-free hot cocoa mix and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.

Sounds delicious. I am a choclate lover.

Is anyone else's kidneys hurting. I'm set for May 28th for my banding. On April 16th, my doctor started me on a Atkins diet. 3 weeks in and one week to go until I go on the liquid diet. I have been having pain in by middle of my back (down a little lower). I assume it's my kidney. Any advice.:confused2:

Thats happened to me before along my life long road of dieting. I always thought it had something to do with something shifting in my back as a result of my stomach getting smaller. Drink a lot of water.

Good luck. I hope you feel better as you move toward your surgery

Bob

I am schedualed to be banded TOMORROW! May 6th 2008 in Chicago IL! Just 7hrs away! I am so excited!I have been on the 2 week liquid diet with just 3 protein shakes a day and I have already lost 11 pounds! Today has been hard, I could only drink clear liquids today. Im starving! but it is all worth it in the end and i am so excited to enter a new lifestyle and a new healthy change! Wish me luck!

I am a self pay patient that found a great deal at the Lakeshore Laparoscopic Bariatric Center 7200 N. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 package price is only $14,500 all inclusive! free fills for a year and $100 after. Lakeshore Laparoscopic Bariatric Center 773-465-SLIM or

877-6-Lap Band

I am schedualed to be banded TOMORROW! May 6th 2008 in Chicago IL! Just 7hrs away! I am so excited! I have been on the 2 week liquid diet with just 3 protein shakes a day and I have already lost 11 pounds! Today has been hard, I could only drink clear liquids today. Im starving! At midnight I can't have any liquids or anything until after surgery! but it is all worth it in the end and i am so excited to enter a new lifestyle and a new healthy change! Wish me luck!

(I am a self pay patient that found a great deal at the Lakeshore Laparoscopic Bariatric Center 7200 N. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 package price is only $14,500 all inclusive! free fills for a year and $100 after. Lakeshore Laparoscopic Bariatric Center 773-465-SLIM or

877-6-Lap Band)