Hello Ladies,

My name is Sheila, 45yrs old, married and G.R.I.T.S.

I will be banded on 9-8-08, praise God.

I am so excited that I found, Girlfriends.

So before I am banded, some one please pass the neck bones, few of 'em feet, slice of cornbread, greens and that bottle of hot sauce. :smile2:

Sheila

Girl you are hilarious! Welcome to the group. I will be banded on 9/9. Holla!

I will start my liquid diet tomorrow 8-25, pray for me yall:scared2:

Sheila

Thanks for the welcome !!!!!

Welcom Sherich, glad you found us too. April 9/9 is almost here!!!

I know girl! I have been working hard as hell since last nov to make this happen. I have been so emo all weekend and I wonder is it subliminal stress? My poor dh has caught hell! Ugghh! I feel like I have so many preparations to make including reorganizing my kitchen. I guess all in all I can't complain...

Edited August 26, 200817 yr by Apple8<)

I know how you feel!!! I re-arranged my kitchen on Saturday. And it hit on really hard on yesterday that I will be starting my liquid diet today. I also began this journey in November and I can haradly believe that this is really happening.

Sheila

I see a few of you talking about lists of things to buy and rearranging your kitchen. Please fill me in... My doctor has not told me to do any of this. He has put me on a diet, but not liquids. I have a visit on Wed. Are these things I should ask him about? And about them collard greens and pigs feet I can truly get with all of that!:smile2:

I see a few of you talking about lists of things to buy and rearranging your kitchen. Please fill me in... My doctor has not told me to do any of this. He has put me on a diet, but not liquids. I have a visit on Wed. Are these things I should ask him about? And about them collard greens and pigs feet I can truly get with all of that!:crying:

Hey Blest, someone posted this list on the September forum and I thought I would share it with you. I can't vouch for how useful or practical it is but it is a start:

LAP BAND SURGERY SHOPPING LIST

NON-FOOD ITEMS:

BBQ or Toilet tongs, for a good reach in the r.r. 4.98

Heating pad(12inx24in) 16.88

Flexible ice pack (hot/cold 12inx16in) 14.44

A few books or movies(your choice, I spent about 70.00us) xx.xx

Squishy pillow for car ride for seatbelt (shoulder pad) 16.88

Make sure you have a good blender 19.97

Kitchen timer (first few days, sip every 15 mins)(analog) 2.88

Kitchen timer (digital – better for travelling) 3.47

Pedo-meter(depending on the one you get – don’t forget to adjust to your stride) 4.88

PHARMACEUTICALS:

Liquid Tylenol/Motrin (Check early in case pharmacy needs to order in advance) 4.98

Chewable or liquid gas-x(I got strips, you will pay more than shown here) 3.60

Gauze Pads 4x4 6.57

Paper/bandage tape 2.57

Wet Wipes 2.64

Pill crusher 3.89

Chewable Vitamins 8.97

Hospital Medicine cups (I got 3oz/88ml cups – 100ct) 1.48

Cough Drops(Halls big box) 6.88

Stool Softener (Dr. asked me not to get this, if needed talk to him) xx.xx

Moist and nice tasting Lip Balm(got chapstick – cherry – 2for deal) 0.88

food ITEMS:

Protein shakes(these vary from 22 – 55 dollars depending on quality and quantity) xx.xx

Plenty of water(bottled Water for me 3cases 16oz. bottles 10.00) 10.00

broth or stuff to make broth(several flavors but all about the same cost) 2.98

sugar free popsicles 2.66

Sugar free Jello 0.50

Sugar free breath mints (chewable) 1.33

Crystal Light "On the GO" assorted flavors(I don’t like CL so I got store brand/price per box) 2.50

Bouillon(several flavors but all about the same cost) 2.07

Cream of Wheat 2.92

Creamy Soups 0.66

Applesauce 1.82

FAT FREE yogurt 1.76

Soup-at-Hand - soups - for creamy stage(on sale) 1.25

pudding cups (SF/FF) - helps w/ taking meds(got instant, more flavors, price per box) 0.50

Sugar free hot cocoa 1.87

Decaf tea(got regular, decaf is a little more in cost) 2.12

CLOTHES POST-OP:

Loose fitting, easily removable(one size larger than I wear, sweats, top and bottom) 15.88

Buttons downs or pullover(sale rack found $5.00 per, one size larger) 5.00

Thong shoes/slip-on so no bending and tying(make sure they are a good pair) 12.88

Sports Bra! Sutures will be hurt by under wires(not sure where they shop?) 6.88

All these prices are from Wal-mart and I used my receipt for 4Oct07 to get most of the prices.

I did try to give explanations where I could and those are in braces, i.e. - ().

Good luck and remember, your positive attitude and positive resolve got you this far. You can get through this, be positive.

A well stocked bariatric kitchen has the proper tools at hand:

• Measuring spoons and cups
  
• Food scale :
  
• Individual food storage containers of various small sizes Ice cube trays for freezing small portions :
  
• Snack size zipper lock bags
  
• Plastic eating utensils for travel/work
  

A well stocked pantry has:

• <Canned tuna (or pouches) in water,
  
• canned lump crabmeat class:
  
• Seasoning blends (i.e. Mrs. Dash)
  
• #Apple cider and/or balsamic vinegar style="BACKGROUND: #Artificial sweetener (i.e. Splenda, Equal, Stevia, Sweet n’ Low)
  
• Light or low-fat mayo,
  
• mustard style calorie,
  
• low-fat salad dressings for seasoning and marinating <LI
  
• Individual sizes of packaged fruit packed in juice
  
• Canned vegetables
  
• Canned diced tomatoes,
  
• jarred tomato sauce,
  
• salsa
  
• Canned beans/legumes (garbanzo, kidney, black, red, fat-free refried)
  
• Low sodium broths and Soup bases (chicken, beef, vegetable, seafood)
  
• Whole grain, high Fiber, high protein Pasta
  
• High fiber, protein rich hot Cereal packets (i.e. oatmeal, multigrain, farina, oat bran, etc.)
  
• High fiber, high protein cold cereal
  
• >Whole grain crackers (such as WASA, Ry-Vita, Kashi, low-fat Triscuits)
  
• Crystal Light, Diet Snapple and other low calorie beverages or powder mixes
  
• Carnation Instant Breakfast, no sugar added
  
• Pre-made diet Gelatin cups, diet pudding cups
  

A well stocked bariatric freezer has:

• frozen shrimp in a bag
  
• Skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins style
  
• Lean chopped meat frozen in small snack size zipper top bags
  
• sugar-free ice pops, sugar-free fudge pops
  
• Bags of frozen fruit pieces (no sugar added) for smoothies and snacking, either bought already frozen, or freeze your own sliced banana, berries or grapes to add to yogurt or cereal
  

A well stocked bariatric refrigerator has:

• <Pre-washed and cut fruits and vegetables (try the supermarket salad bar for variety)
  
• Yogurt and yogurt smoothies (small containers, low-fat, artificially sweetened)
  
• Part-skim ricotta cheese
  
• Low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese (small containers)
  
• Low-fat cheese wedges/mozzarella “string cheese” sticks (i.e. Laughing Cow brand, Polly-O brand)
  

Be creative…Need some creative, healthy easy combinations for meals or Snacks? The challenge is to keep food choices creative and flavorful; inspiring your taste buds is crucial in order to keep you interested in healthier food choices.

• <Romaine lettuce leaf wrapped around 2 slices deli turkey with mustard or low-fat salad dressing style
  
• 4 oz. fat-free yogurt with 2 oz. fresh berries and 1 Tbsp. fiber rich cereal
  
• Part skim mozzarella stick wrapped in sun-dried tomato slice or roasted red pepper (not packed in oil)
  
• 2 oz. seared tuna steak with low-fat dill sauce (fat-free yogurt, capers, dill and lemon juice) :
  
• Laughing Cow low-fat cheese wedge spread on multigrain WASA cracker <
  
• 2 oz. fat-free milk, 2 oz. fat-free yogurt, 2 oz. fruit of choice a few ice cubes, sprinkle sweetener to desired taste and pulse in blender.
  
• Freeze half of small banana or 10 frozen grapes
  
• Hot cereal (one packet) mixed with water or skim milk, artificial sweetener and fresh fruit. Or try hot cereal add vanilla extract, artificial sweetener and cinnamon.
  
• 3 oz. grilled chicken over salad greens and low-calorie dressing of choice, lemon juice or balsamic vinegar.
  

April,

I posted the list and like you I don't know how practical it is. I wanted to share the information that someone else shared with me. But best believe I will be purchasing the majority for the items on this list. :crying: I rather be over prepared than under.:wink2:

Sheila

Hello, my name is Dawn. I live in south jersey and will be going for my consultation in 2wks. I would like to ask Quest. from time to time as a start this journey. Thanks for listening

Dawn

Hey Dawn, welcome:Dancing_biggrin:

April,

I posted the list and like you I don't know how practical it is. I wanted to share the information that someone else shared with me. But best believe I will be purchasing the majority for the items on this list. :thumbup: I rather be over prepared than under.:thumbup:

Sheila

Thanks Sheila. It is a start, but bbq tongs for my bottom? Yikes! ROFLMAO !

How funny, I thought the same thing.:thumbup: That's why I said a majority of things.

Sheila

Welcome

Dawn

Hey Dawn, welcome:Dancing_biggrin:

Thanks. I hope to be able to ask all the silly Quest. I need to during this process.

Dawn:thumbup: