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msmagoo
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Hi Donna, What you described above was a pre-surgery salad that I used to make all of the time. Once I get back onto solids I will definately be mixing up a cold bean salad and I plan on using Fat Free Kraft Italian dressing. I use Red Kidney Beans - Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas), Black Beans, Cooked Green Beans, sliced Spanish Onion. I then add the dressing and let it sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving. Give it a stir once or twice while it is chilling. I have also added Quinoa to this salad for an extra kick of nutrition.
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I was banded two days ago too and found the shoulder pain starting today. Thanks to everyone who posted tips about the heating pad. I have been using a gel called Biofreeze and it has been working great. Kind of life Rub-A535, it has worked magic. We've had terrible weather so I've been walking on my treadmill and have found that it has helped alot. I have also been drinking peppermint tea to help with the gas and also using Gas-x strips.
