This thread is for peeps banded or being banded in December of 2009.

Hey Melinco

Glad you posted. I noticed a few days back you said they removed my pain port today? What is that all about? They sent you home with a pain port? That's the first I've ever heard of that and wanted to get some more info.

Thanks.

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I tried this last night for dinner. OMG it was GROSS! I threw it away! lol I made more, but had to use Water, as I used the last of my milk on the one I tossed. I am just NOT liking the Protein Powder.

I'm making sure I eat string cheese with every meal to help get Protein in. But it's not where it's supposed to be, I know that. But I refuse to make myself force that stuff down. Ugh.

Have you tried drinking the Atkins Protein Shakes low carb. they have 15 gm of Protein per shake, per mixed. I get the Dark Choc.

ann

Hi, I just joined this website yesterday, and I had my surgery on Dec 23rd, 09. I am seeing weight loss on my scale, however don't know that I should be doing that because I have/had a feeling that once I switch off of the liquids it will show an increase! Any early banders onto solid yet and depending on how long any sight in this?

Hi Natalie!

I was banded on 12/14 and started solids last week. I did gain 2 lbs, but my doc said that's perfectly normal once you start solids after 3 weeks of eating practically nothing! She told me not to watch the scale at all for the first month and just focus on eating right and exercising lightly, and getting used to the band. After the first fill or two, then you can start watching the scale. Good luck!

Hey Melinco

Glad you posted. I noticed a few days back you said they removed my pain port today? What is that all about? They sent you home with a pain port? That's the first I've ever heard of that and wanted to get some more info.

Thanks.

It was a pain pump that the surgeon left in. It was a ball (about the size of a tennis ball) filled with pain medication, with a tube leading directly into my abdomen, right below where my port is. We removed it the Saturday night after my Thursday surgery (just pulled the 10 inches of tube out of my tummy - it was kind of gross, but I always get squeamish about those kind of things). It helped keep my abdomen numb. I just attached the little ball to my shirt with the clip that was attached. I stayed number until about 4 a.m. the next Monday. Then I needed my pain meds!

It was nice having that, but even nicer getting rid of it.

Have you tried drinking the Atkins Protein Shakes low carb. they have 15 gm of Protein per shake, per mixed. I get the Dark Choc.

ann

No, I'm not doing any protein shakes, I'm on solid foods. However, I bought protein powder, thinking it would help me get extra protein in, but I can't stand the stuff. I'll just have to make sure I'm eating chicken or other soft meat with my meals. Which means I've gotta go grocery shopping tonight! lol

No, I'm not doing any Protein Shakes, I'm on solid foods. However, I bought Protein powder, thinking it would help me get extra protein in, but I can't stand the stuff. I'll just have to make sure I'm eating chicken or other soft meat with my meals. Which means I've gotta go grocery shopping tonight! lol

I know what you mean about that protein powder. I know how important it is to get that protein in, but my God I have to hold my breath to drink it and I can hardly stand it! The pre mixed drinks are too sweet for me too. I guess I will have to eat my protein!

I know what you mean about that Protein powder. I know how important it is to get that protein in, but my God I have to hold my breath to drink it and I can hardly stand it! The pre mixed drinks are too sweet for me too. I guess I will have to eat my protein!

If you mix unflavored protein powder in with things you don't even taste it. Examples are Greek yogart, creamed Soups, cream of wheat (I know, I know, Melinco you hated it...lol) it adds a looooooot of protein.

I continue to do a shake for lunch for the calories and add a little frozen fruit with a scoop of protein powder. This is packed full of protein and I'm not suffering with too much hunger. Best wishes everyone!!! Have a safe and Happy New Year!!!

I do not like the protein either, but I did find Matrix cookies and cream and the Matrix strawberry is delicious. I also brought vanilla but have not tried it yet. I was really surprise how good they are. I brought them at the vitamin shop. they were on sale for 19.99 for 2.5lbs. I mix them with skim milk.

muscle milk premade strawberry was good. I only drink half at a time since it is full of calories and protein.

muscle milk premade strawberry was good. I only drink half at a time since it is full of calories and protein.

I like the Unjury no flavor and chocolate. But if I eat broiled salmon I get 34 gr of protein. So I try and eat the fish. The shakes are good, but they have 220 calories by the time I add milk.

I need to start on some sort of protein powder and have been doing research all morning, but there really aren't any good comparisons that I can find. I need something that is not absolutely vile, lol, but possibly even more important than taste to me is texture. I cannot swallow things that have a grainy or lumpy texture - I'll absolutely gag.

Ideally, I would like to find something very smooth, along the consistency of maybe slimfast or boost. Anyone have any suggestions?

I need to start on some sort of protein powder and have been doing research all morning, but there really aren't any good comparisons that I can find. I need something that is not absolutely vile, lol, but possibly even more important than taste to me is texture. I cannot swallow things that have a grainy or lumpy texture - I'll absolutely gag.

Ideally, I would like to find something very smooth, along the consistency of maybe slimfast or boost. Anyone have any suggestions?

I know a lot of people have recommended unjury. I haven't tried it yet, but I think I'm going to give it a try. Probably the unflavored or the chicken broth flavor.

I need to start on some sort of protein powder and have been doing research all morning, but there really aren't any good comparisons that I can find. I need something that is not absolutely vile, lol, but possibly even more important than taste to me is texture. I cannot swallow things that have a grainy or lumpy texture - I'll absolutely gag.

Ideally, I would like to find something very smooth, along the consistency of maybe slimfast or boost. Anyone have any suggestions?

I dont like the Unjury chicken. But they do mix well and are smooth. Not too sweet and I have to stop the kids from drinking my chocolate ones when I mix them up. You can add the chocolate 1/2 scoop and 1/2 scoop vanilla to coffee and mix well for a latte. They also sell sample sizes. You can order on line or maybe your nutritionist has some samples. My nutritionist gave me a sample of each. (I asked)