Grocery list

I have finally gotten a surgery date of December 14th!!! Just one problem, I don't know what I need for after the surgery. People have given me broad things but if anyone is willing to give me a grocery list of what I will need and where I can find that stuff, I would really appreciate it! I am concerned about my protein intake and my hair falling out so if anyone has any good tips, I would really appreciate it. Also, if you have found any good foods, like a certain type of baby food, let me know. I will take all the advice I can get. Thanks so much! Jennifer - [email protected]

My surgeon gave me a three ring binder with all that information in it.My surgery is January 5th. Maybe you could ask and yours would have the same thing if not I'll send you an email of what mine says. Lisa

Hello! Congratulations on your date! My Dr also gave me a three ring binder with tons of info in it. I am surprised yours didn't I will try to give you as much information as I have learned. Let me know if you need any more. You need about 75-100grams of protien a day. BUT you can only eat 4 oz at a time 6 times a day. Do you have a list of protiens and how much protien is per ounce? You will need vitamins Cewable flinstones or Centrum B12 - GNC disolvable Folic Acid - Wafers Chewable iron tablets Citrical with vitamin D (obsorbs fat) chewable vitamine C tablets protien shakes by vanilla add chocolate (isopure) HIGH PROTIEN FOODS 1 oz of these foods contain approimately 7 grams of protien 1 egg, 2 egg whiyes or 1/4 cup of egg subsitutue (egg beaters) FISH use any fresh fish or canned tuna in spring water Chicken or Turkey - Make sure it is moist and tender( pureed) 1 cup of low fat yogurt or milk 1 oz cheese ( be sure it is low fat) 1/4 cup of cottage cheese 25 soy crisps NUTS 25 chew very well PROTIEN SUPPLEMENTS preotuen powder ( made by Novartis) 1 scoop = 6g. protien( put into fruit or veggies Promod (Made by ross labs) 1 scoop = 5g. protien PROTEIN SHAKES AdvantEDGE Atkins advantage shake Myoplex lite nutrition shake by EAS Slim Sense Shake ( dfon't order anything but the shake) Carnation instant breakfast ( sugar free) MetRx Lite shake Protrien bars- you really have to tase a few bad one to fin the good ones. I like the snickers ones Your post diet should be for at least 6 weeks pureed food very watery Here is your shopping list LIQUIDS Bouillion Clear broth crystal light ( the icetea has no after taste) Decaf coffee or tea Fat free, lactose free milk( lactaid) Flat diet soda Jello ( sugar free) Low sugar Cranberry or Crangrape juice Protien supplement drinks Advanatage silver can Myoples light Sugar free carnation instant breakfast Sugar free quick mix in berry and chocolate ( mix with skim milk) suagr free popsicles Unsweetened applejuice Pureed- Lot of liquids Apple sauce babyfood meats and veggies and fruits butter substitutes (Cant believe its not butter) cottage cheese cream of wheat\ baby oatmeal (You can flavor with pureed fruit) Eggs (scrambled or spoft boiled or mashed) Egg Drop soup Mashed potatoes(no skins) Non- Stick cooking spray pureed bananas pureed fruits pureed meats pureed veggies( no seeds) Reduced fat cream soups salt yogurt yogurt mild spices( no garlic,no pepper, or chili pepper for the first 3 weeks) A GOOD BOOK TO READ ALSO AND IT HAS SOME GREAT RECIPIES IS CALLED "BEFORE AND AFTER" BY SUSAN MARIE LEACH I HOPE ALL THIS HELPS YOU SUCCEED ON YOUR JOURNEY! GOOD LUCK IF YOU NEED ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT [email protected] SINCERELY JEANNIE KOCH

Hi Jeannie, I also appreciate the list. Sounds like a lot when you are reading it. But it sure is appreciated. Thanks. Kathy

Jennifer, Congrats on your surgery day!!! I had Lap Band surgery on 10-15-04. I am here in Clarksville not far from you. Let me know if you need an Angel. I know a few people that had Dr Hruska for surgery. Just wanted to tell you BEST WISHES! Nicky

Nicky, I am not quite sure what an angel is but I am sure I would love one! Dr. Steely is actually doing my surgery at Gateway. Who did yours? Thank you for your offer and your well wishes! Jennifer

Jennifer, An angel is someone who keeps the board updated on your status while you are in the hospital. Since you will be right here in Clarksville I can come see you in the hospital and check on you in person and not just call and talk to you on the phone (if you want). It is always great to get to meet people from the boards. I have learned so much from everyone here. I had my surgery in Dalton GA. I chose to go there becuase of my surgeon's experience. He is also the doctor that trained Dr Steely and Hruska on the Lap Band procedure. Just let me know what you decide. Take care and feel free to email me anytime. Nicky

Hi Jennifer, congrads on getting a date. Now when you make your new years resolution, you will mean it when you say you are going to lose weight. May everything go great for you. Someone also told me to take about a tsp. of cheese cake mix add it to the cottage cheese and a little vanilla. Mix and it makes like a custard. Very high in Protein. Kathy

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR WELL WISHES. AND JEANNIE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT WONDERFUL AND DETAILED LIST. I MEET WITH MY SURGEON ON DEC. 8TH AND HE MAY GIVE ME SOME MORE INFORMATION BUT I WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME OF THE SHOPPING DONE NOW...SO IT DOESN'T ALL ADD UP! AGAIN, YOU ALL DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR SUPPORT HAS MEANT. WELL, I GUESS YOU DO, ACTUALLY! I AM A MEMBER OF ANOTHER SITE AND THEY HAVE ZERO PARTICIPATION...SO AGAIN THANKS! I WILL BE THINKING ABOUT ALL OF YOU AND I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED! JENNIFER ROBY [email protected]