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One Week Down!

I made it through my first week with BanDiva and I'm officially down 10lbs on my scale with a whooping 6lbs on pure body fat GONE Buh-Bye! I can't really tell physically that I have lost weight, except for the fact that my girls aren't filling up and spilling over my bras. I still have a lot of swelling and bloating in my abdomen area, is this normal?

 

I must say that today was much better than yesterday. I went to the gym this morning, and graduated to an incline with speed intervals, it got my heart rate pumping, created a little muscle confusion, and resulted in an uptick in caloric expenditure. I debriefed my lil' mission with a relaxing, HOT 15 minutes in the sauna!

 

My hunger contained itself better than yesterday. I increased my protein intake which prolongs satiation. Not that it was completely sustained, because I'm hungry RIGHT NOW! I finished two protein shakes today, and had a Popsicle and one of those distasteful protein shots, it tasted like I was drinking liquid, orange flavored meat, but it has a whooping 42 grams of low calorie protein, no sugar and no carbs. They're about $2.99 each.

 

Also, anyone tell me, how long does the left shoulder gas pain really last?? I mean I didn't think I would still be feeling it like this? I pop gas pills, walk, move it around, massage it, and beg it to stop hurting, what gives? I am open to receiving any advice to get rid of this pain. On a positive note, my scars are healing very well. I can barely see three of them, the other two largest ones are sealing up nicely as well.

 

Well that's all that I have for tonight, I guess I'll go to bed and dream of what it feels like to chew again!

 

Happy Travels :D

Sweet Dreams

 

GO MAVS!!!

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olivia24

LAP-BAND Patients

Sounds like your doing well! I was banded on Monday the 23rd and am just trying to figure this site out. I have had a really rough couple days where i couldn't keep anything down but today is a good day! I had 4 oz of malt o meal (very watered down) and now am having 4 oz of tomato soup. I know I need to get on top of the protein but I am not sure how to go about it. The shakes are very hard for me. Where did you get the "shots"?

Kymbethin

LAP-BAND Patients

Hi Olivia, I agree, this site is a little difficult to navigate around. I'm sorry that you are experiencing some vomiting...what are you drinking? I'm on liquids with occasional baby food and Jell-O, but everything I consume I try to get some protein with it.

My protein shakes consist of blending:

1 cup of frozen strawberries

1 scoop of vanilla protein powder

1/2 cup of fat free milk or sugar free lemonade (depending if I'm in the mood for fruity or creamy)

My hunger has really picked up the last past couple of days, but the more protein I drink, the better I feel. You can pick up those protein shots at any major health food retailer, small or large, and also my gym (24 hour fitness) sells them too.

Here's the link to the website of the brand that I drink:

http://www.newwhey.com/shop.php

Happy travels along your journey Olivia!

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