Hello everyone!

I am new to this site and currently starting the banding program. So far, I have had a meeting with the nurse and will see the nutritionist this week.

Glad to be here and looking forward to meeting new people.

WELCOME LB,

You will find this site remarkably helpful, supportive, and loaded with solid information. If there is something you don't understand , ask, you will get more ideas and help from many folks.

I joined this site in February, was banded on 3/25/09 and am 13 days post op right now. I feel wonderful and I am well on my journey. You will be there soon, good Luck- Lighterload

WELCOME LB,

You will find this site remarkably helpful, supportive, and loaded with solid information. If there is something you don't understand , ask, you will get more ideas and help from many folks.

I joined this site in February, was banded on 3/25/09 and am 13 days post op right now. I feel wonderful and I am well on my journey. You will be there soon, good Luck- Lighterload

Thank you Lighter! How are you doing with the liquid diet? Anything you've found that tastes pretty good?

Hey LB,

Good question! I researched the protein issue from top to bottom prior to the pre op diet. I was being pro active and getting ready. I was looking for a highest grams of protein with the lowest caloric value. I found several online. I found 42 gms. of protein in 2.8 oz and only 134 calories. I thought WOW, ordered 3 cases, of two different flavors. They were call Protein Bullet Shots.

OMG they were the most horrible tasting 2.8 oz I had ever tasted. Waste not want not, so I thought, I was going to use them up one way or another, they cost money. I literally held my nose so I wouldn't taste them and chased them with a Crystal Light drink. I just finished the last case on Saturday and I wanted to do the happy dance.

The 3 oz. Whey Protein Bullets with 42 gms. of protein and 176 calories are not bad. I dump them into a bottle of crystal light and have no problems getting them down. I bought Blue Raspberry, Fruit Punch and Orange Cream. I am not into doing the blender thing everytime I need a shake, I use the fruit flavored Whey Protein Bullets- Good Luck in your search to suit your pallet- Lighterload