I just got BANDED 10/10/07 and I have Aetna.

Ooooh...I never thought of egg drop soup. The doctor said only broth. I think the soup sounds great! He can't say too much 'cause it's clear, right?

From the seminars and a group support meeting that I have been to they have recommended high protein liquid drinks, sugar free puddings, chicken broth, egg drop soup, and lots of water and non-caffeine drinks such as water, herbal tea, and crystal light. I hope that gives you more choices. I will be on this liquid thing soon I hope. I have my consultation next Tuesday for the lap band surgery. Good luck.

Ladies, I am SO there with you. My surgery is on 17th, and I feel like I am eating everything that isn't nailed down. It's a little scary... (hide your children!) And I am definitely having some last minute jitters... Got to get my head on straight a bit before they band me up. Get focused, get psyched...but yeah, right there with you on the bizarre-o appetite & cravings vibe...

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