Laurajean376

Hi everyone. I was banded on March 20 and i still have not received my first fill. Is this normal? I went to the doctor expecting to get one on May 4 but he said since i had lost 11 pounds since the previous visit that i wasn't getting one. I still can't eat that much and after maybe a half cup of food i feel as though the food is up in my throat. Does anyone else get this feeling when they eat? Do you have any suggestions on ways to stop from getting that feeling?

I was banded on March 20, 2012 and haven't felt to bad until yesterday. I tried drinking the protein chicken soup and could not stand it. Shortly after I felt sick to my stomach. Then today again I drank a protein shake and about a half hour later j felt sick again. This time I actually vomited. I am now having lower abdominal pain. The pain is a constant pain and hurts more when I move. Does anyone know what this can be from and why the protein shakes are making me sick?

I am still having pain in my left shoulder area near my neck. Does anyone know if that is normal or what causes it?

I am still in some pain. I really do not have any appetite what so ever. It is hard to force myself to have anything. My doctor prescribed me a liquid pelvis which taste absolutely horrible. I really do need to start getting more protein in because I really do not want to loose my hair.

I live in New Jersey too and have the same insurance. If you find anything out about it can you let me know. I know I am going to need a tummy tuck after loosing the weight because of the excess skin and I know I could never afford it. Thanks.

I was one of the unlucky ones that was aloud to have nothing besides protein shakes and I could barely get them down. I had my surgery on Tuesday and am having trouble getting enough protein now. I can't stand the protein shakes if I had to drink one more I think I would vomit. I am looking for protein water or whey protein powder I heard about through one of the forums. Just remember why you are doing this and the two weeks will go by faster then you realize. Hang in there its worth it.

Where can I purchase new whey because that sounds like a great way for me to get my protein in. I am having an extremely difficult time getting enough protein in because when I eat or drink a little of anything my stomach feels completely full. I just am not hungry at all. I was banded on March 20. Thanks

Hi everyone. I was banded on March 20 and am having some of the same symptoms. I can not take a deep breath either. I am also not feeling hungry. I know I am supposed to gave 60 grams of protein a day but I really can't stand those shakes any more. Anyone have any suggestions for proteins. Thanks