Hello, my name is Amanda and I'm 30 years old and weighted 225 when I started my journey back in Oct. of 2007. I live in southeastern Ohio and I had my surgery done by Dr. Canaday at Holzer Weight Loss Solutions .I finally got the ok from my insurance after jumping through hopes to have my surgery done. I had my surgery just 4 days ago and doing great. A little sore but it is surgery.:thumbup:

Hi Amanda, and welcome to LBT! I had surgery just a couple of weeks ago too. I'm glad you're doing so well at four days out. What are you able to drink? I had no problems with my protein shakes, in fact, I liked mine. lol

You'll find a lot of helpful information on this board. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Someone will have the answer.

What kind of protein drink is it?

Maybe this is why I need a band. I liked them all, at least the ones my doctor recommended.

For the week after surgery, though, he really wanted us to stick with Carnation instant breakfast No Sugar in the blue box, mixed with one cup of skim milk plus 1/3 cup Non Fat Dry Milk mix for extra protein. I mixed mine in my Magic Bullet with a little crushed ice.

I also drank Boost for diabetics and Unjury before banding.

Maybe this is why I need a band. I liked them all, at least the ones my doctor recommended.

For the week after surgery, though, he really wanted us to stick with Carnation instant breakfast No Sugar in the blue box, mixed with one cup of skim milk plus 1/3 cup Non Fat Dry Milk mix for extra Protein. I mixed mine in my Magic Bullet with a little crushed ice.

I also drank Boost for diabetics and unjury before banding.

I am like you.....I liked the Carnation Instant Breakfast too. I was to mix mine with 16oz of skim milk. I would add ice too. On the days I added ice and blended it, I felt as though it filled me up more.

You can also freeze the milk into ice cubes and use it instead of regular ice. That add some extra protein

Welcome Amanda!! We live in the same area! I had my surgery done at KDMC by Dr. Wheeler. If you need a band buddy, PM me anytime!! Best wishes and you will be amazed at how different you feel at Christmas.