Hi everybody!

I'm new (both to this website, and banding, I've had my band for 26 hours).

I'm very excited for this new chapter in my life, and the lap-band is going to be the perfect tool help me get to my goal weight. I know I'm still going to have to work my butt off (pun intended), but I'm stoked.

Also, I'm at home on the clear fluids diet, and am DYING for a protien shake (I'm hungry, the juce/crystal lite and popsicles aren't cutting it). Anyone know if its ok for me to have a pure protien shake yet? I'm tolerating liquids very well, no nausea or anything.

Edited July 18, 200917 yr by evil_gummi_bear
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Do as your surgeon instructed!! I was on Clear Liquids for 48 hours, then could do Protein shakes and the like after that. Some people are on clear liquids for a week or two!

It's hard, but you can make it through :smile:

Welcome to banding and the boards

@ thebandgirl: I found my aftercare instructions. I can my pure protien tomorrow...

I'm glad you found your instructions. Hang in there, you can do it!

The doctor told me protein shakes on week 2. I have been drinking Isopure and it is keeping me somewhat full.

@ thebandgirl: Thanks. I"m just trying to calm down, I accidently had a sip of flat fresca. There were a few bubbles, so I'm concerned.

@ statont: I have had some trouble with isopure flavors. Do you know if it tastes better mixed with skim milk? (I'll road test it when I'm feeling better)

To me, the Isopure needs something. I added some diet cranberry/pomegranate to it, and it was fine, just tasted like juice. I tried it with the Grape Frost. I have Alpine punch and will add it to that too.

Good luck to you... most of us in waiting mode can't wait to be where you are today!!! :wink2:

I just got approved last Tuesday, so now I'm waiting to schedule surgery. I can't wait to get to where you are. Good luck!

@ sandiegokate Thanks! I can't wiat until I'm healed up/ or at least get to the mushies stage. I don't know what it is about the isopure. Mango peach tastes like watered down peaches and cream oatmeal (yuck), and strawberries & cream tasted amazing the first time, and I'm losing enthusiasim with each sip. I will try the juice tips.

Have you felt like you needed to throw up and do you feel full after you drink your liquids?

Oh, you know what? I think we're talking about different Isopure drinks. I'm talking about the clear liquid they have in the bottle, here is a link:

. . . ISOPURE by Nature's Best . . .

The one on the left, the "drinks" Zero Carb, in the bottle is what I get. I was at Vitamin Shoppe today and I saw the powders, which is what I think you were talking about... I guess I don't know how to help you with those!! Try the clear drinks though, they are great to me!

@ sandiegokate, will try

@mnorthpole I haven't gotten that feeling yet.