Hi, I am not banded yet - just doing some research.

So my question to all you low carb bandits is, what did you have post op? I can;t think of any low carb liquids, soups or even cold drinks to have.

Thanks for reading.

K

Hello I am just starting the process. I am doing low carb as I have to lose 22lbs prior to my surgery. I drink Atkins chocolate shakes for breakfast ( they taste like a yooho), for lunch I have tuna, chicken salad and dinner chicken, steak, green beans. I try to stay within 20-25 carbs a day. I drink a lot of water and sugar free kool aide, crystal light. It is not easy but I am doing ok this is my second week and I have lost 6 lbs and lost 1 inch all over. Good luck.

I have struggled with maintaining low carb status. But, low carb liquids that I have found that taste good are crystal light to go packs that I put in a bottled water, no sugar added popsicles, chicken boullion cubes (2) for 16 oz. of H20 in a large mug in the microwave for 3 mins., and then I also ordered products from bariatriceating.com... they have some potent protein drinks (3oz. fluid with 42 g protein / low carb)... I don't like these as much but they pack a great protein punch with very low or no carbs. The website has other items that I do like but they are for when you can have more than just clear liquids. I actually made up a protein shake in the blender yesterday that tasted gooood. It was one pack of the to go crystal light packs (classic orange), about 6-8 ice cubes, 1/2c of skim milk, a frozen banana, and 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder from GNC (40g protein). I think next time I will try to decrease the carb content more by trying to use kroger carbmaster plain yogurt and a pack of splenda or carbmaster vanilla yogurt instead of the banana and milk.

Best of luck...

thanks for your replies, but I am not one for processed foods. I don't like any Atkins drinks have tried them before but they start my cravings and they are very expensive! you are both doing great keep it off.

K

Try the Carnation Protein Drinks for the Carb Conscious. It has 0g of carbs and is quite delicious and filling. No Sugar Added Milk Chocolate Product Information | Carnation Instant Breakfast

thanks for your replies, but I am not one for processed foods. I don't like any Atkins drinks have tried them before but they start my cravings and they are very expensive! you are both doing great keep it off.

K