kjames65

I just went to the doctor today for the pain, burning sensation at my port site. I'll be 9 weeks post op tomorrow. The doctor said everything felt fine, that I probably had a stitch come loose (those internal ones), but it's been aggravating me for 3 days. I'll continue to walk and hope it dissolves quickly so I can get back to Zumba this weekend. Eat well, Rest well, and look forward to the new you!

My port is right under my ribcage on the right side. No problems so far *knocks on wood*

I was told no Boost or Ensure, either. Too high of carbs and sugar and not enough Protein.
I also like the unjury. strawberry and vanilla are both yummy but I have the chocolate Splendor for Breakfast every morning. Sometimes just mixed with skim milk, sometimes coffee and skim milk for a delicious DIY protein mocha.

Allik07 - yep, that stuff tastes like dirt. Ensure and Boost has too many carbs and my doctor says to stay away from them. I use unjury Classic chocolate. I put 1 scoop powder in my blender, 1 cup of unsweetened Almond Breeze vanilla Flavored milk, a few ice chips and then I add 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract or 1/4 tsp of coconut extract and whip it up. Tastes like a milk shake - cold and creamy. The one with coconut takes like an Almond Joy. A couple of times I have added 1 tsp of Peanut Butter (tastes like a Reeses cup). I have not tried the vanilla Unjury yet but it should be OK. I cannot stand that stuff mixed with Water so the Almond Breeze was a big help. (40 cal and almost no carbs). I use these about once a week and just after a fill for a couple of days. Find a good powder (like Unjury) and then play with extracts and if your doctor allows it - fruit (mine does not). I was banded 10 months ago - down 95 pounds. Good luck and hope this helps you out. I know how hard it is to find one you can handle. I spent a fortune trying to find one that I didn't gag on.
Melinda in Florida

My favorite are the Premier nutrition drinks from Costco. They are low enough in everything to avoid & high enough in protein & I love them. Back up drinks are EAS advantage from the grocery store.

I struggle with this up until 7 weeks post op. If I eat too much my left shoulder and neck hurt. Dr. Richard said he had heard of that before but did not elaborate on it. I guess this is my sign to stop eating when the least bit of pain starts in my shoulder...The pain is horrible. Best of luck and I hope it goes away sooner for you.