I'm being banded on Monday January 26th. Three days into my pre-op "liver" diet and so far I'm doing fine (except for some "head" hunger). My surgery is going to be done by Dr. Jaime Ponce (Gastric Band Institute) in Dalton, Ga (I live in Ooltewah, TN - near Chattanooga). Anybody else scheduled for that date?

Hey everybody,

I need some suggestions on shake mixes. i'm currenting using CHIKE but wanted to try some others before I invest in the lifesize jug(lol).

For sure I'll appreciate whatever you guys offer.

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

I'm cheap. I use S/F Carnation Instant Breakfast. I have been using the ready made bottles but I'm switching now to the packets as I am not tolerating skim milk right now so I need to be able to mix it with lactose free milk.

The hospital recommended the Ensure with protein and the Boost with protein but all we have in those flavors are strawberry and vanilla and I just don't like them as much as the carnation.

Good luck, I know how you feel about making sure of something before buying the barrels, LOL.

Christy

That is too funny! I had soup today and it was the best I have ever tasted! It is amazing how our bodies adjust! Yesterday I was going crazy for a different taste to hit my mouth, so I ate a tablespoon of taco sauce! It was the best I have ever tasted!

Thanks Christy. I'll check it out.

I'm going to work on my ticker this weekend.

Trock,

This is almost like starting from scratch, isn't it? I get to have mashed potatoes on Monday and you'd think I'd been invited out for fine dining!

Trock, you are too funny. I can just see you having that spoonful of sauce. Way to go!!

I just got back from my first trip to the grocery store post banding. It was a strange experience. There were so many things that I love to eat that even looking at them made me a bit sick to my stomach. It'll be interesting to see when that changes.

I really liked the strained clam chowder I had for lunch. It was just enough taste to make me feel like I was eating clam chowder even if I didn't have the chunks in it. I picked up a ham and potato chowder at the store to try tomorrow.

Christy

I went to the store today to get things ready to go back to work Monday. It was funny when I went down the "chip" isle...I was looking at the Cheetos puffs thinking "If I ate them slow, they would just melt away in my mouth" Then reality kicked in and I moved on. I am going to try mashed potatoes tomorrow and see if that qualifies for 5-Star dining! I am sure that I will enjoy it.

hi, had my surgery on 28th Janauary and feeling ok so far, still taking one day at a time. Thought I would be up and going in a few days and then back at gym in week maybe two but my surgeon smiled and said maybe 1month back at gym doing full work out. The biggest problem for me is th gas and pain is gives me:thumbdown:Oh by the way I am in New Zealand

My daughter told me that it was like starting ot eat all over again, just like a baby. I see what she means as I am on the pure liquid and the highlight next week is to progress to slightly thicker:biggrin:

Each day gets better and I look forward to being able to sit comfortably in an airline seat:thumbup:

Tiare,

Hello. I had the same gas problem for about 3 days. I am planning on beginning my workouts tomorrow, but at a manageable pace. 1 month sounds about right, especially if you are doing any resistance training.

I know what you mean about exercising. My doc told me no abdominal until my follow-up appt in two weeks. He strongly encouraged walking as much as possible until then.

New Zealand looks beautiful, it's on my bucket list. I'm glad you're doing well.

Christy

As of today I've dropped two more pounds (14 so far since I started my pre-op diet almost 3 weeks ago). A lot of rumbling in my stomach but I'm feeling pretty good. My energy level is not back to normal yet, but I was expecting that. Going to the Chattanooga Boat Show tomorrow (Saturday).

Hi Tiare,

Congrats on your banding. I was banded on 1/26. I already know that it's one of the best choices I've ever made.

I'm having problems with gas too althugh today is much better. When I lay in bed my stomach provides the sound effects. My doc suggested Gas-X strips. They seemed to help.

Good luck.

Yellow, how do the gas-x strips work? I have some gas-x chewables but haven't heard of the strips.

Thanks

Christy

Gas-X strips are strips that melt in your mouth. I bought some but only used a couple - they didn't seem to make any difference for me.

Down another 2 pounds this morning (16 total).

Craig