Question:
Does anyone have an easy list?
Hi to my new family in OH, I am preparing for my new life, and getting ready for the lap band surgery. I've been through all the tests and procedures (nutritionist, psychological test, sessions, lab work, meetings with Dr's etc.) . Now it's just a matter of waiting for the Insurance and the physicians ok. My question is "Does anyone have an easy list of foods to go by?" Maybe then I can make up a shopping list. I just want to be prepared. I know that the nutritionist and the Doctors can probably help me with this, but I would like to have one that is by experience. It would be much appreciated. I have one more question, the nutritionist showed me protein drinks, how many of these drink mixes will I need? Plus which one taste the best, I love chocolate? Do these drinks taste like chalk? Love to all, Sheila — Sheila L. (posted on August 22, 2008)
August 21, 2008
Congratulations on deciding to get banded. Good Luck! I was banded six
weeks ago and am doing well. I found most of all my questions answered,
including the ones you asked on Lapbandtalk.com. For the first two weeks
after the surgery, I made my protein shakes from slimfast optima blended
with ice and a scoop of protein powder. I used EAS and did not find it
chalky. I have also tried zero-carb Isopure protein powder. It is more
expensive and I didn't like it as much. I prefer vanilla and strawberry
although I like Slim fast in chocolate. Sugar free jello, sugar free
jello pudding, chicken broth, cottage cheese and refried beans are thing
that I ate in my puree stage. You Dr will have a list for you and DRs vary
about what they request so be sure to go by what they say. I had to stay
on a full pre-op liquid diet to shrink the liver and lost 22lbs . It was a
good kick start. I have lost 42 all together so far. I have had two fills
and feel some restriction but still struggle with emotional eating at
night. It is important to address those issues. WLS is not an easy fix to
becoming thin, but it is a great tool to have. Good Luck. Feel free to
send me a private message if you would like to talk some more.
Barbara
— barb12590
August 21, 2008
Nectar brand is the best tasting protein powder, in my opinion. Chocolate
Truffle is my favorite flavor. It taste just like chocolate milk & is
the same consistancy. I'm having it right now for breakfast. YUMMY!!!!
— AprilJM
August 22, 2008
You have made a great choice and there is another site that is also
great....go to Yahoo Groups and tpye in Bandbuddies....they deal with all
things LapBand and have a WLS Nurse as one of the moserators.....they are
full of great info and you will love the group...
Pam / Ft Worth....
Bandster Bites [email protected]
— pphillips4720aol.com
August 22, 2008
I don't know of any chocolate shakes that actually taste like chocolate,
but Walden farms makes a great calorie free chocolate syrupe that you can
put in to any of them to make them taste better. It also works in coffee
and in the vanilla to cure a chocolate craving.
— phyllismmay
August 22, 2008
I love UNJURY protein .. you can get it online at UNJURY.COM. I like the
chocolate and still use it I am over 4 months out for lapband. You can
check out my profile I put a list of stuff to take to the hospital and have
on hand when you get home. I will say that it might be different for your
doc because every sergeon has different rules about liquids and softs and
the time line. GOOD LUCK .. you will do great!!!!
— ItIsMyTime
August 22, 2008
i have an excel spreadsheet that i made over 2 yrs ago when ross first had
his surgery --it was based on food shopping -- it list the stage, item,
brand name, package size, calories, sugars and proteins -- i've passed it
around over a hundred times lol maybe it would benefit you -- send me your
email address -- [email protected] -- stick to the basics with food
shopping and you won't have a problem sticking to your new eating habits
you will be learning :)
— RCassety
August 23, 2008
Bio chem & Unjury are the best I have found for protein drinks.
You will be up & around in just a day or 2
For the hosp if you stay over night
comfy clothes, something with a stretchy waist band
lip balm
good shoes so you can start walking (it may be just down the hall but you
want good shoes)
IF you like flavored water, some packets of crystal light or such
For home you will be on liquids for a while so
stuff to make smoothies (yougurt, fresh or frozen fruit) these are great
for adding in the protein
juices
popcicles
cream soups (also geat to add protein)
— Donna O.
August 23, 2008
I have some suggestions for protein shakes. I love the BSN Lean shakes from
www.bodybuilding.com. They have some yummy dessert flavored shakes that I
like to add to oatmeal, cream of wheat and other hot cereal...
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/dessert.html Their cinnamon roll and
banana bread are so yummy.
Their BSN Syntha shakes are absolutely delicious...
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/synth.html I love the chocolate
peanut butter and cookies and cream. They do not taste like a protein
shakes. In the morning i put the powder and a cup of milk and half a
banana in the Mahic Bullet. It comes out so tasty... Tom from Ohio
— ohbearly
August 23, 2008
Here are my pantry/fridge favorites:
eggs- scrambled with some cheese
boiled for egg salad or just plain for breakfast
cheese- sticks, mozzarella string cheese, cheddar sticks
atkins shakes- to drink in the mornings when I have a lot of restriction or
to blend in protein shakes with a little frozen fruit and a scoop of
protein pudding/ice cubes..yum.
canned tuna- I like albacore in water for tuna salad.
cottage cheese- lunch favorite as I still have plenty of restriction.
Kraft Deli sliced zero carb cheese slices
fish- salmon, tilapia, cod for baked, grilled protein.
chicken- thighs are moister, breasts for chicken salad
sliced turkey breast and baked ham- roll up with a slice of cheese, a piece
of butter lettuce, a little mayo- yum.
green veggies- fresh or frozen.
A typical day for me is:
Wake up and drink my one cup of coffee for the day and start drinking
distilled water the minute my feet hit the floor.
breakfast- lots of restriction so usually can't eat so I either drink an
Atkins shake or make a homemade one. Once in a while I can eat a scrambled
egg or two.
Lunch- mushy foods- egg salad, chicken salad, tuna salad with a little
cooked veggie. Raw veggies are too hard for me to tolerate early in the
day. Scrambled eggs or an omelet with veggies.
Supper- baked, grilled protein and very small salad or veggies.
I can tolerate about 4 oz of food per meal right now.
I suggest Susan Maria Leach's book Before and After- she is a chef that had
RNY. The beginning of her book is about her story and the end is many
great recipes for each stage of post op life. I haven't tried any I
haven't liked. I especially like the egg custard, asian meatballs with
peanut sauce, protein puddings, sugar free cheesecakes on a special
occasion- rare.
You can contact me directly if you'd like,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
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