Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

Has everyone every heard/tried the liquid protien? My nutritionist gave me a sample. Two TSB equals 15 grams of protien.!I'm wondering if it's worth getting for after surgery or if I should just stick with shakes. Best wishes everyone!

Hey sweepyxx--thinking about you today and wishing you the best! Let us know how things go!

rondapooh1--I bought some unflavored powdered protein at unjury.com. I've tried it in a shake made from SF carnation instant breakfast so far and in pudding and I couldn't taste it in either. It has 80 calories and 20 grams of protein per serving. I want my hair and nails to stay healthy--so it's worth it to me! Also, I believe it helps with hunger. Another thing, the company is GREAT about getting the product right out and send out "after WLS tips" with your order.

~~anne

:tongue_smilie: Thanks,

I just ordered from unjury.com. This is a solution to my problem of getting enough protein.

Thanks to Cassie for her recommendation of the book "Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band" by Robert Swell!!

I went to Amazon.com to order it - and amazon also pointed me to several other really great books on band surgery, and every post-surgery cookbooks... I ordered a few & will post feedback after i read them....

I got home 3 days ago! Had surgery on the 8th of this month, but had to spend some extra time in the hospital because of a fever and my past complications. I'm happy to be home and "eating" again. lol. If you call pudding and pea soup eating. I bought these tiny little Gladware containers and put my meals in them. With the 6 weeks of Optifast prior to surgery, I lost 35 lbs. before I even got the band! On the day I got out, my total weight loss was 44 lbs. From 280 to 236! WOO HOO! I've gone from a 28 to a 22...too bad my shirt size hasn't changed a bit. 44 lbs. and my chest hasn't shrunk one ounce. :tongue_smilie: Oh well, I guess in a few years when I get the skin removed I can see about breast reduction too. And there will certainly be a lot of extra skin to work on by then. Ugh. I was on prednisone for 10 years, and my skin has lost its elasticity...so I'm looking like a half full hefty bag right about now.

I'm adding protein powder to everything I eat, but I eat so little that I also got some of these little things that look like test tubes and have 42 g of protein each. I'm still gonna buy some Unjury Chicken Soup. I got a sample of it and it's pretty good. Very tasty, and really filling.

Congrats to those that have had their surgery, and good luck to those who will very soon!

Heather

BTW as for the cheating...well, we're all human beings. This is a habit most of us have had for our entire lives. We can't expect to just drop it like it's nothing. Quitting overeating is like quitting anything else bad for us that we are addicted to. I had 6 weeks of Optifast...and nothing else. And I replaced 2 of those shakes with dry turkey wheat wraps. The key is to not beat yourself up about it and just take it as a slip up and move on. :tt1: I had my surgery on the 8th of this month....and for the last 2 months all I can think about is FRIED CHICKEN!!!!! lol.

Edited October 18, 200817 yr by Birchmoon

day 9 of my liquid diet. i am starving!! this has been my worst day.

4 days to go

I here you! Im on day 11 and feeding my kids is killing me!

My surgery is Monday and I'm more or less ready.

No pre-op diet, except for tomorrow...light breakfast and then clear liquids...report to hospital at 7 AM, I'm the second procedure; out-patient, so I hope to be home by early afternoon.

For those who think that "only" 50 or 70 pounds to lose is not much, think again! It's like carrying around a big sack of dog food! Really a big burden, which I am very very ready to give up.

My doctor is very handsome (smile) and seems much younger than his 46 years. I asked for a modification of the basic terms for self pay, which included just 4 fills the first year. He was very nice about providing 2 years of fills in the price, which was $15.5.

I've gone to therapists and all the rest (phen fen, optifast, weight watchers, etc. etc.) and this will turn out to be a good personal investment compared to all that I've done before.

Best wishes to everyone! I am hoping for a quick recovery. Anyone find that they could go back to work for a few hours a day after three or four days post surgery?

wtg taosgal,im monday toooooo i cant wait lmk how u is im spending the night monday home tuesday good luck i cant wait

The key is to not beat yourself up about it and just take it as a slip up and move on. :eek:

Birchmoon--I couldn't agree more. I just read a little motivational story using Nastia Luiken as the example (remember her? Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics). Anyway, the example was that she came out right off and did a perfect routine--and then fell. She didn't give up. She kept right on competing and ended up with a gold medal before it was over! As I enjoyed watching them this year, it really hit home for me. I'm sorry about your complications but :w00t: on the weight loss! Wow!

Anyone find that they could go back to work for a few hours a day after three or four days post surgery?

Taosgal--I have to go back five days post-op for a full shift (I'm only on-call but the potential is there for 8 hours). From what I've read, it's doable. I think we just have to be sure and REST when we are at home and no overdo when we work.

This is a good time to wish all the best to: nazzy; Ruby124; LynnN; Soupamom; taosgal; karook54; GratefulHeart! I know you will all do great and know we are thinking about you and praying for you!

~~ann

welcome slim

you are lucky you only have to be on liquids for a week. this is my 10th day, 3 more to go. i get banded on the 22nd.

My surgery is Monday and I'm more or less ready.

Best wishes to everyone! I am hoping for a quick recovery. Anyone find that they could go back to work for a few hours a day after three or four days post surgery?

I had my surgery on Tuesday morning. I felt well enough to go to my 3 hour receptionist position by Friday. However they had no clients coming in that evening so I did not need to go. You should be fine, perhaps still a bit sore and tired but haven't we all worked that way at some time or another?

WOW! It is getting late today while I watch the baseball game and it is almost Sunday. Getting banded on the 21st!!! I am on a 1000 calorie diet for surgery which means I can eat, just not alot. I went out to eat for my "last meal" I really wanted steak since it may be the last time eating it. Depending on what my body decides it can eat.

I am really excited...I have waited so long for this and I am ready. I know there are a few getting banded on Tuesday 21st..Good Luck to all!:w00t:

Hang in there Little Bit!

You can dO iT! I am struggleing with this pre-Op diet too>>>

Let's both, like Nike~JUST DO IT! ... maybe protein is making me cornY???

Hi guys,

I have been banded whooop whooop god i am giddy. Surgery and after care really good. I am not in pain at the moment so sat at home with lappy watchin programmes about fat clinics lol.

sweepyxx

yeah for all of you guys...hang in there.

The best is yet to be...