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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!

The wierdest experience for me is to not care what's for dinner. I was broke as a kid and made it big in business. I make good money now and my moto became, "eat whatever I want without having to care about what it cost." Well, it cost me 100 lbs in 8 years, glad to be banded, I ate the way I wanted the first 40 years now I'll eat like I should the next 40. I've lost 47 lbs in the last 2 1/2 months. I just threw out all my shorts and bought 3 pairs of 38's. Can't wait to get to my goal of under 200 should be there by the end of the summer.

Hey guys, I've been getting alot of pain around my band after I swallow, when fluids or any food reach the band it really hurts as it goes through, has anyone else experienced this? I healed great and have been passing food the last 6 weeks with no problems. I've been banded only three months I have had no fill yet. Two thoughts on what is causing this. 1) I ate a piece of really dry chicken I sipped hot Water to get it to pass but it hurt as it went through. This was 6 days ago, would that still hurt? 2) at the same time I came down with an alergy or slight sinus infection. Could the infection cause pressure around the band? I going to call my DR tomorrow and see if I can speak to him. Any suggestions? <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

I've been getting alot of pain around my band after I swallow, when fluids or any food reach the band it really hurts as it goes through, has anyone else experienced this? I healed great and have been passing food the 6 weeks with no problems. I've been banded only three months I have had no fill yet. Two thoughts on what is causing this. 1) I ate a piece of really dry chicken I sipped hot Water to get it to pass but it hurt as it went through. This was 6 days ago, would that still hurt? 2) at the same time I came down with an alergy or slight sinus infection. Could the infection cause pressure around the band? I going to call my DR tomorrow and see if I can speak to him. Any suggestions?

thanks you're probably right, If you tramatize your stomach how long does it usually take to heal up?

hi guys my weight was 289 when I started now I'm down to 252. I was banded Jan 19th 07. Never felt better. I haven't had a fill yet I told doc to hold off. I seem to get a good hold on my food if I don't drink after I eat. As long as I eat right I keep on loosin' 7weeks - 37 lbs!!!!!

hi guys, Got banded Janb 19th 2007 down 34 lbs at week 5. ALL the pants in my closet fit 20 more and my wife will take me shopping. Never thought I'd look forward to shopping. I have an occassional glass of wine I haven't noticed it making a difference in my weight loss, no carbonation for me... no more reflux, I probably wont try anything carbonated again. I eat every three hours keeps me feeling full and I drink LOTS of sugar free crystal light lemonaide and ice tea. 80-90 oz per day. Hot tea has replaced coffee, not bad with a little splena and skim milk. Sugar free pudding, jello, and popsicles have replaced Ice cream... So far so good!

Here's some ideas of how I eat to stay feeling full 2-20-07 Tuesday 9am I ate 3-4oz cream of wheat with 10 Protein powder 11:30am 8 pc Mar far chicken peeled most of bread off, Sipped tea all day 20oz Crystal light Lemonade 20oz 1- V-8 1 multi vit - 1 Calcium - 1 Bovine - vit E 3:30pm Came home ate 4 rye crackers 2oz Brie cheese 5:30pm 3 oz Chicken Soup 7:30pm 4 rye crackers 2oz Brie cheese Popsicle 9:30pm 27 gram scoop of protein 27 1 tbsp peanut almond butter 8 10 oz milk 9 2-21-07 Cottage cheese 3-4 oz Yogurt 3.5 oz Cottage cheese 3-4oz Tea 20 oz Tomalleys pie 5-6 oz 2 rye crackers and brie cheese 3 oz cheese Lemonade 20oz Try filling up with cottage cheese, or brie cheese and Rye Crackers they break up and pass well, also rye is a good source of Fiber. Cream of Wheat with vanilla protein will also fill you up and it's good for you. Keep working out the higher protien willl help you loose. Stay above 90 g protein

Here's how I battle hunger I have had no fill yet, I eat 5 -6 times per day but small amounts. If I forget I get hungry! but if I stay on track and eat every three hours I don't get hungry. Eat high protein or good carbohydrate foods, like cottage cheese, pea soup, string cheese, bean soup, low fat yogurt some times I will mix in vanilla protein powder to up my protein. Water them down since you are two weeks post op. anything that is thin enough to pour off your spoon is OK. In the evening about 8-10pm I have a chocolate protein shake with a 1/2 teaspoon of Adam’s natural peanut butter to go to sleep on. When I eat, it is no more than 3 oz of food, and hardly anything with high sugar in it. Also make sure you don't drink after you eat or you will wash it through the band, leave the food in there and then you will feel full for hours. Before eating drink a glass of water or other fluids, Make sure you drink your 64 oz of liquid per day! Crystal light lemonade and ice tea are awesome. I also Make a thermos of hot tea, and bring it to work. If I stay on this, I feel full and the weight just keeps dropping 4 weeks 33 lbs!!!!!

I have had no fill yet, I eat 5 -6 times per day but small amounts. If I forget I get hungry! but if I stay on track and eat every three hours I don't get hungry. Eat high Protein or good carbohydrate foods, like cottage cheese, pea Soup, string cheese, bean soup, low fat yogurt some times I will mix in vanilla Protein Powder to up my protein. In the evening about 8-10pm I have a chocolate Protein shake with a 1/2 teaspoon of Adam’s natural Peanut Butter to go to sleep on. When I eat, it is no more than 3 oz of food, and hardly anything with high sugar in it. Also make sure you don't drink after you eat or you will wash it through the band, leave the food in there and then you will feel full for hours. Make sure you drink your 64 oz of liquid per day! Crystal light lemonade and ice tea are awesome. I also Make a thermos of hot tea, and bring it to work. If I stay on this, I feel full and the weight just keeps dropping 4 weeks 33 lbs!!!!! This is what is working for me. Good Luck!

Hi everyone, I was MVP of our high school soccer team and lettered in basketball and track, after getting into lifting weights in college I was a very solid 5’9” 190 in my prime. Marriage, kids, business, 15 years of ice cream and bad carbs, I slowly gained 100 lbs.... Once I got to 295 I got seriously scared and got back down in the 250's, but I just couldn’t stay disciplined in my eating. After my car accident I hurt my back. Most of the last 6 years I’ve been around 270-295. It’s difficult to work out when you are constantly hurting or straining something with the extra weight on. I was an expert skier in high college, but I couldn’t even make it down the slope without being exhausted, let alone fit in my snow suit. I got tired of exhaling to tie my shoes, cringing at my profile in windows. You know what I mean. I don’t mean to offend anyone, but when I was younger I never thought I’d be one of those “fat” people. I ate the way I wanted for 40 years, for the next 40 I will eat the way I'm supposed to! I made the decision to be banded Jan 19th, 2007 by Dr Tersigni in N Bend Oregon. I weighed 289 that day. It cost $10,000. Recovered pretty well. I Needed pain pills for the first 5 days of recovery, then with the exception of occasional sharp pains I was able to cope without the pain pills. Listen though if your in pain, take them… Heat pad or electric blanket will really help sooth the pain. The only weird thing that happened was the first night my diaphragm muscles found the band, and whenever I’d try to sleep they would contract like a huge hick up. It really hurt… the second day my Doc told me to take valium, it really helped my muscles relax and the hick ups stopped. Thank God! Over the last 3 weeks I have been on a mostly liquid diet. I eat (drink) 90 grams of protein per day. My daily eating consists 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, 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 It’s amazing how I eat and feel full. I can’t believe how well it is working. I eat 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. At the end of the third week I have dropped from 289 to 259! 30 pounds! When I would go to Outback steak house I’d eat 5 pieces of bread, soup, salad, a bloomin’ onion, 20 oz prime rib, and potato. And why can’t I loose weight? Now I eat 3 oz of food and I’m full, the weight is falling off. Last night we went to dinner I slowly chewed a little piece of salmon and some soup felt full, no temptation to try to eat more. In closing it would be fun to know who else was banded Jan 19th, 2007 to compare notes with. If you are wondering if you should take a chance and get this done… DO IT!

I have had no fill yet, I eat 5 -6 times per day but small amounts. If I forget I get hungry! but if I stay on track and eat every three hours I don't get hungry. Eat high protein or good carbohydrate foods, like cottage cheese, pea soup, string cheese, bean soup, low fat yogurt some times I will mix in vanilla protein powder to up my protein. In the evening about 8-10pm I have a chocolate protein shake with a 1/2 teaspoon of Adam’s natural peanut butter to go to sleep on. When I eat, it is no more than 3 oz of food, and hardly anything with high sugar in it. Also make sure you don't drink after you eat or you will wash it through the band, leave the food in there and then you will feel full for hours. Make sure you drink your 64 oz of liquid per day! Crystal light lemonade and ice tea are awesome. I also Make a thermos of hot tea, and bring it to work. If I stay on this, I feel full and the weight just keeps dropping 4 weeks 33 lbs!!!!!

By Tersigni? I knew there was someone on here lol How much have you lost?