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Isopure definitely tastes better!

My faviorite protien drink is muscle milk "light". there are alot of different flavors

Anyone else have gall bladder problems after being banded? He's my story maybe it will help some of you that experience this. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p> I have a function problem with my gall bladder, I had a hydrascan with injection fraction. It's function is low, also the say I have some reflux into the stomach. <o:p></o:p> I have had a reoccurring pain in my right shoulder blade for 20 years. For years I have gone to chiropractors, even to a physical therapist. The pain kept reoccurring. <o:p></o:p> Over the years I slowly put on weight… When I was 24 I weighed 200. I am 5'9". By 26 I reach 290 and have stayed between 270 and 290 until I turned 40. <o:p></o:p> My birthday present to myself at 40 was to go and have a lap band put in My surgery was 1-19-2007. I have lost 58 lbs. I now weigh 231. My goal is to be under 200 by the end of the year. <o:p></o:p> About three months ago I had a severe back pain, thought I threw it out. I went to the chiropractor and my back was slightly twisted but not bad enough to be the cause of the pain. I chalked it up to poor health and an old car accident injury acting up. Meanwhile in between these severe middle back pains (attacks) I would get consistent pain under my right shoulder blade. The attacks on a scale of 1-10 reached 8-9 at times. Three vikadine didn’t even touch it. <o:p></o:p> The attacks got worse every time and my back pain started occurring once per week, always at night. I would pass out about 3am and wake up at 8am exhausted but the pain would be gone. <o:p></o:p> Finally my Mom figured out it might be my gall bladder. All my relatives on my Mom’s side have had theirs removed. The cat scan was negative pancrease, liver, no gall stones, after another attack I had a hydrascan. This showed poor function and reflux. I am scheduled to have it removed in a week. <o:p></o:p> Looking back I’ve been able to track my diet before 4 of my attacks. <o:p></o:p> First time: I ate a protein drink with 20 grams of fat in it, then a burger, a latte with cream. That night it kicked in gone by morning. <o:p></o:p> Second time: Early Steak dinner, ate leftovers at 9am I was dying by midnight. <o:p></o:p> Third: I drank three barium fluid drinks to get ready for my CT scan, they must be high In fat the said, “banana smoothie” on them. Ate a dinner of steak that night, with a cream sauce, also had a cream latte that day. <o:p></o:p> Fourth: Had ice cream and a coffee with cream, ate some chips, pork for dinner. Since my last attack I have been very careful, I feel a little pain in my right shoulder blade but it is the same tolerable amount I’ve been living with for years. <o:p></o:p> Before my lap band I used to take serious antacids, (1 prilosec per day) Now I don’t have to take any unless I eat really spicy food. Somehow the band is preventing my reflux Thank God!!! <o:p></o:p> My chiropractor wants to try acupuncture with electrical current (not needles) to balance my meridian. <o:p></o:p> He said it will help sedate the pain and might help my gall bladder repair it’s function. <o:p></o:p> Anyone else have any problems liken this? <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p>

Dr Tersini North Bend Medical Center - North Bend, Oregon The care was excellent, he performs the surgery at the local hospital. But you wont feel like traveling for a couple of days. I stayed at a hotel for 2 nights, then went home.

I've noticed my weight varrries all the time, keep in mind one gallon of water weighs 8 lbs. we all should be drinking 4 lbs per day of water

Welcome Marc, Keep price shopping, I had mine done in oregon for 10k. I rescheduled mine three times, could've been at my goal along time ago.

I thought I'd copy and post what I wrote after my first couple of weeks. My daily eating after being banded consisted of: WATER: 64 oz of Water no matter what! I've gotten up in the middle of the night when I forgot to drink what I need. 3oz of oatmeal or cream of wheat grueled down with skim milk. I mix 15 grams of powdered vanilla Protein drink into it. I drink a lot of tea with splenda and skim milk in it. It really helps sooth my stomach. I drink 1 can of V8 per day, or blend my own cooked vege’s (carrots, green Beans, peas) I like Isopure, Micellar Milk, Muscle Milk, or Profecta Protein drinks and sip it throughout the day, usually get about 40 grams this way. My wife made me a big pot of split pea Soup and bean soup – I water down 3 oz and it really fills me up. I’ll have this usually twice a day. I will also have 3oz of low fat yogurt mixed with 10 grams of vanilla Protein Drink. I religiously take my Vitamins, Chewable C’s, Calcium, and multiples. The nutritionist scared me bad about hair loss! For treats a sugar free popsicle I ate 3 oz 5x per day and I feel full. The slower I eat the fuller I feel. Stay consistant in your eating or you will get hungry. Hope this helps!!!

I tried all the stackers and gave it up could choke them down anymore

Hui everyone, I thought i would join this thread I haven't been staying in touch with anyone. I was banded 1-17-07 and have been real pleased with it, went from 289 to today weighing 231. It feels awesome to have 58 lbs off. I never had a fill, and it probably has slowed down my weight loss, I can eat more than I probably should, but the great part is I can't gain weight. No more 20 oz prime rib, and 5 pieces of bread with butter. Soda with refills... By the way I tried a couple of sips of a diet Pepsi (my former drink of choice) and I suddenly found myself wondering why a drink that made my throat burn, eyes water, nose itch, and stomach bloat was something I couldn't give up. When I behave I find I loose a couple of lbs a week, I am considering getting a fill soon and pushing hard for the next three months to reach my goal of having my wieght start with a 1.. Now that's been awhile My only complication has been my gall bladder. Tomorrow I go in for testing to see if it needs to come out. I've been passing gall stones and getting severe pain in my back because of it... at first I thought my back just kept going out, I have had it happen several times in the last 3 months. Agonizing pain, make a baby out of ya... Any one else experience that with their weight loss? I'd be interested to know...<!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

Got banded in Jan of this year been real pleased with it, went from 289 to today weighing 231. It feels awesome to have 58 lbs off. I never had a fill and it probably has slowed down my weight loss, I can eat more than I probably should, but the great part is I can't gain weight. No more 20 oz prime rib, and 5 pieces of bread with butter. Soda with refills... By the way I tried a couple of sips of a diet Pepsi (my former drink of choice) and I suddenly found myself wondering why a drink that made my throat burn, eyes water, nose itch, and stomach bloat was something I couldn't give up. When I behave I find I loose a couple of lbs a week, I am considering getting a fill soon and pushing hard for the next three months to reach my goal of having my wieght start with a 1.. Now that's been awhile My only complication has been my gall bladder. Tomorrow I go in for testing to see if it needs to come out. I've been passing gall stones and getting severe pain in my back because of it... at first I thought my back just kept going out, I have had it happen several times in the last 3 months. Agonizing pain, make a baby out of ya... Any one else experience that with their weight loss? I'd be interested to know...

When you go into Ketosis your body releases the fat into your system, you'll notice a coating on your tounge, I've found this masks tastes, I usually brush my teeth a lot

Never heard of anyone having one, I didn't

I felt the same way but now I realize this ain't quittin' this is like hiring a personal trainer that is with you 24/7 saying "dont eat that!!!!" I was an all conference goalie, and guard in BB, and ran a 4.4 40.... After marriage, business, and 6 kids I stopped lifting and put on 120 lbs in 10 years I was 289 when I got banded and just hit 242 after only 2 1/2 months. You will love it, but just remember no pain no gain!