surgery update----

I was banded on Friday 6-16-06-- came home on saturday and istruggeld on saturday and sunday with being hungry because i was only on clear liquids-- Today i got to introduce protein shakes and i finally felt some restriction!!!!!!!!!!. I made a 8 oz shake and was only able to drink about 5 oz in 30 minutes- when i drank to much or too fast i felt it in my chest and it was horrible-- For the first time in my life-- i feel like i am going to lose the weight wether i want to or not because THE BAND is in charge-- THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am 3 days post op and i couldnt help it -- i weighed my self and i am down 5 pounds!!! I am working really hard to get a schedule with my vitamins and liquids and shakes because it is real obvious i cant hold it all!!!-- WOO HOO!!!!! Tank tops-- here i come!!!! Tina

Tina, congrats! Keep focused and don't stress about the little things. The weight will come off and your off to a good start. Best of luck! TraciL P.S. I grew up just down the road from you in Hyattsville, MD. Rt. 1 was my old stomping grounds.

Tina Hi, Sounds like you're recovering nicely and being able to add Protein Shakes from Liquids a real treat and you'll probably notice if you haven't already more energy. If you are ever interested in trying new protein powders, I use Permalean which is used in 5oz liquid (water now, but could be milk later, etc.) It is 20 grams of Protein in the 5 oz and that is doable compared to some of the others that you are drinking 8 -12 oz. The Vanilla is really versatile and at +2 1/2 years post-op I still use in various forms. I like to blend in a blender with ice and blueberries and water and it makes an ice cream consistency... yummy on warm days Anyways, if you get a chance to try the Permalean you should. If you come to Post-Op meetings for Dr.'s Gandsas and Li, let me know and I'd be happy to bring you a sample. Best wishes, Lisa

Thanks ladies --- I appreciate that-- Lisa keep me updated on the date of the next post op meeting-- Tina