WMHB (Dave)

Banded on 2/19, lost 35 pounds, stuck here for three weeks. Am able to eat anything, which is not good. If I eat too fast, I get ill. Other than that, I could use some more willpower!

I have heard a lot of people experience this pain. I hope it goes away!!

Dave here and had surgery on the 19th. Feeling better except for the horrible neck and shoulder pain on one side. Feels like a pinched nerve. Was told it was gas? It's the only thing holding me back. Dlpleasants@fcps.edu

Had surgery on the 19th also. Started feeling hungry today. Made a nice protein shake. Whey powder, 8 oz. of 1% milk, crushed ice in a blender. Use vanilla, chocolate, strawberry flavored powder. About $18 for a two pound jug of it at Walmart. About 26 grams of protein per scoop. Filled me up good. My son just made a meat loaf and I want to kill him! Smells so good! Going to bed! Good luck! This is a battle we must win!

I had surgery on the 19th and my stomach is still like a balloon filled with air. Gas is starting to dissipate but I have a big old gut right now! :-)

I had surgery on the 19th. Are you feeling better now? I have had pain in my neck and shoulder like a pinched nerve. Some stomach pain from too much broth at one time. Whey protein powder, crushed ice, 6 ounces of 1% milk in a blender has been a life saver. I didn't expect to feel this rough, but it is surgery. Dlpleasants@fcps.edu if you want to email. Take care! Dave

Had surgery on the 19th. Came home yesterday. Raging headache and a pinched nerve feeling in my neck and left shoulder area. Can't figure out best way to get my personal mess down. Afraid they will get stuck. Dave

Thank you! Will let everyone know how it goes. Dave

Started my preop Optifast diet today. Surgery on the 19th. I will struggle the first few days, but won't cheat as my new life has begun! PS. I am hungry!!!

Glad to hear all you brave ladies are doing well after surgery! Take it slow and easy!

They let you go home? Wow, that's great! They told me I will spending one night in the hospital. Maybe because they found a Hiatal Hernia that will be repairing too. How sore are you? Dave

Gas X Strips is what I've heard. Dissolve in your mouth. Box of 18 for about $4.75 at Walmart.

Good luck tomorrow!

Sara, the sodas are a no-no because of the carbonation and the gas it creates is what I have read and been told.