"On the Border" and "Starbucks" saved me todayThis is a discussion on "On the Border" and "Starbucks" saved me today within the POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) forums, part of the Basics for Lap-band Surgery Beginners category; I am 4 days post-op and still on clear liquids. I'll be on clear liquids for 10 more days (my ... | POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) Discussions about post Lap-band surgery diets, testing, and other basic Lap-band issues. | 
06-08-2008, 10:41 PM
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| "On the Border" and "Starbucks" saved me today
I am 4 days post-op and still on clear liquids. I'll be on clear liquids for 10 more days (my surgeon has his rules). But today I got a little sick of my typical broth, sugar free jello, and "Propel" meals . . .
So, DH took me to Starbucks for an iced tea. Yum. Then he ordered take-out from On the Border . . . and he ordered just the broth from their tortilla soup. It's very clear, like a chicken broth, with some spiciness to it that was JUST what I needed to get rid of this splenda-ish fruit flavor in my mouth that I'm sick of.
Guess it's time to get creative with the broths!
Any suggestions welcome!
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06-08-2008, 10:49 PM
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I had my surgery on Wed and I can truly relate to the diet. Did you have any reaction to the seasonings?
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06-08-2008, 11:13 PM
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whats on the border????where do u live?
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06-08-2008, 11:14 PM
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Chinese restaurants have awesome soups that are broth based. By what I have been told strained egg drop and hot and sour soups are a nice change of pace.
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06-08-2008, 11:35 PM
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Home made turkey bullion was a real treat for me!!!
Tried miso soup, didn't care for it.
The little bullion cubes in a jar were 'ok' for a change every few days.
Herbal tea was a real hit also the first week or so.
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06-08-2008, 11:40 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 46
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I was banded on June 3rd. I am also dreading this post-op diet for another 9 days! I am on protein shakes, jello, ice pops, yogurt and cream soups. I was dreading another can of creamed soup until I went to the local Health food store and bought me some great soups that look delicious, I hope the taste just as good as they look. We can get through this together.
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06-08-2008, 11:47 PM
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06-09-2008, 01:41 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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I was banded on 6/3. My Dr advanced me to Stage 2 on Saturday. These are same things that helped me. Wonton soup broth from the local Chinese food joint, Misco soup strained, Isopure ( GNC) it has 40 g on protein. I am assuming you bought SF popcicles, best deal was at Costco $5.79. Lemonade and limeade. Hope that helps!
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06-09-2008, 09:21 AM
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Better then boulion chicken base.... one teaspoon with 8 ounces of warm/hot water... NOT BOILING... and one scoop of 100% whey from GNC unflavored... It was such a treat for me after the sweet items... I had it a lunch time to break up the day....
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06-09-2008, 02:41 PM
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I think I am definitely going to get some strained egg drop soup today. I would kill for a protein drink, but I'm on CLEAR liquids for a full 14 days. I can have those fruity Isopure drinks, though -- not the shakes, the drinks that look like Jones Sodas but taste nothing like them! LOL!
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06-09-2008, 06:20 PM
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Isopure is saving me these days. I bought a big can of unflavored Unjury, took a whiff, and almost gagged. I tried it in some iced tea and nearly threw up! I need the protein so I bought a bunch more Isopure drinks. They're really good!
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06-10-2008, 01:14 AM
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OMG . . . I honestly don't know how I am going to make it for 9 more days on CLEAR liquids. I am actually CRAVING an Atkins shake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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