Chris,

I use ISOPURE protein drink which i picked up from GNC it has many flavours and comes in powder and bottled form.  It has 50 g of protein, no sugar, no carb.  I got a mixed box that came with 5 different flavours and it really isn't that bad.  I got banded on the 12 and even have a hard time finishing one. 

good luck, monisha

It took me about 10 days to feel normal.  Keep up on the Gas X and pain pills and you will get through it. Think of the benefit - I doubt you are even thinking about eating  :)

Gosh,  as I am just about 4 days away from my surgery.....wish I hadn't read this 

Hi Jeannie, I just got banded on 6-12 so if you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask.  So many questions and many answers.   My DR has me on clear liquid for one day after surgery then 2 wks of semi-liquid ( milk based like protein shakes and cream soups, pudding, cream of wheat) then 2 wks of pureed foods then 3wks of soft which is when i will have my first fill and then from wk9 regular foods (no high fat or sugar). Honestly with the meds I don't feel like "eating" plus you have to drink all the protein and water.  You really have to have a schedule and journal everything or you might forget what you have "eaten". My best advice to you is to be PREPARED BREATHING exercises-  take deep breathes that inflate your chest and exhale slowly. PROTEIN shakes- try them out now to find out which one you like better. ( i bought ISOPURE protein powder from GNC it has 50 g of protein and no sugar or carbs so really you only have to have 1 plus the other foods to have a daily intake of 70 g of protein) SEMI-LIQUID-  have the puddings and cream soups ready ( i mix the cream soups with chicken broth instead of water to have more protein. PAIN-take as much pain meds as you can (do not believe the people who say that there was no pain and i could go back to work after a couple of days or that they started excercising right away) yes, u do have to walk but that is about it.   Best wishes and good luck, mona

OH MY GO**** really hurts.  When will I feel better?  The pulling sensations eventhough I have been reassured that the stiches won't come out I feel like I am pulling the skin apart and sometimes my body just tenses up and that really hurts.  I have been taking GASX but I don't think it's helping.  I am just telling myself I will feel better in a couple of weeks and in a couple of months I won't even remember the pain because I will be looking better. I also started getting anxious and nervous that maybe I can't do this like maybe I made a mistake, but I know deep down this was the right choice for me.  I can't understand I was so ready to get this over with and I was so excited and now I feel so bad.