Stargurrl*

I can use take shakes to work, its just not always convenient. I'm 3 weeks out and I like pure protein bars, choc/peanut butter and its 20 grams protein per bar. They're soft-ish....I mean chewy.

I am newly banded and was throwing around the idea of protein bars b/c shakes really aren't convenient while I'm working. Any ideas or opinions....thanks : )

Congrats Rick I was just banded 2/14. You'll do great : )

So glad you're feeling better. I haven't had a fill yet so I couldn't really help. Good Luck

I had really bad gas too and pain in my left shoulder blade. My surgery was on the 14th and the gas pains just let up yesterday and more so today. Apparently they pump your abdomen full of gas when they do the surgery and it just has to work its way out. Walking, heating pads and gas meds helped me a lot. I hear people on here all the time complaining of gas after surgery. As for the shoulder pain I think that's gas pockets that settle I know I had one settle right in the left shoulder blade. I was not happy Feel better soon : )

Hey Gina I had the same issue my doc said if I wasn't smoke free he wouldn't touch me. I quit cold turkey on 12/14 and had my surgery 2/14. After the first few days I was fine and didn't look back. I REALLY wanted the band so I guess that's why. Good for you! Jamie

I was banded on 2-14 and I'm really sore and gassy! I can't wait for this gas to go away : ) Good luck all

These pains have me doubled over. And one is on the top of my shoulder/side of neck if that makes sense. : (

So I was banded on 2/14 and the gas pains are getting worse the further out I am. What gives?

Thank you : )

Sophinator I've been feeling the exact same way since my first consult and tomorrow is my surgery....I really hope this passes. I had to quit smoking too so between that and not eating my fav foods I was in mourning...seriously. fingers crossed

Good luck to u too! Hopefully ill post tomorrow : )

Thanks so much : ) I'm so excited

CONGRATS! That is awesome : )

Congrats! I go Monday morning @ Virtua Marlton

So Monday is my surgery....I not really nervous just excited. I think I have everything ready that I'll need but was wondering about vitamins. My doc said centrum chewables are fine but I've been hearing a lot about opurity band vitamins. Anyone take special band vitamins??? Any input is appreciated.

I hope everything works out for you. I'm sure you'll do great : )

That has to be a record! Lol. Congratulations!

That's great! Thanks for sharing your success : )

Good luck tomorrow! You'll do great : )

Congrats! : )

Congrats you'll do great!

Hey congrats on your decision. I went to the seminar 11/6 my first consult with the surgeon was 11/23 where I got my checkliist of things I had to do (primary doc clearance, cardiologist clearance, pulmonologist clearance, sleep study, psych eval, consult with nutritionist, barrium swallow, blood work, quit smoking) I was really overwhelmed at first but I was so gung-ho I completed everything by Christmas and was approved by Jan 5th. Went to sign papers and schedule my date with surgeon on the Jan 25th. My date if Valentines Day! I'm so excited I can't wait! Jamie

I agree best gift ever! Just can't wait I'm so anxious!

Thankfully I didn't have to contact my insurance company. But I've heard others on here say they called the insurance company everyday until they got an answer...