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Bandashoop, I am so glad you asked this question, because everyone has answered a question for me. I do not want to sound negative, so you just helped me to know that what I am experiencing, is not normal, from others posting an answer to your question (many thanks everyone). I don't want to high jack your thread, so I will just say, I will be in contact with the doc's office today. Hopefully, it's an easy fix!

Enjoy that awesome feeling!

I am only out about 13 days, but yes, I'm pretty sure that is what I am feeling...

Is your protein powder chocolate?

Mm, musinex works great to help get rid of that mucus. Good luck, I know you will be feeling more normal soon!

I had mine done the day before you, what's up?

Hijacked again!! Hahaha!

LOL!

Or have new people think you are amazing???

2muchfun: you crack me up!

As a newly banded person, I am a little confused about this request... ????

April 10th. The energy question was a general question. Some people drink energy drinks, coffee, etc.. I am looking for healthy ways to have energy post banding. For instance, I love greens plus for the energy, but the taste is not so good. Right now I can drink an 8 oz glass of water and greens 1/2 and 1/2, so I can get past the taste. If I understand, after banding, I will no longer be able to do this, just sip. But how in the heck can you get 64 oz a day down by sipping? What am I missing with the word sip? To me that means " wetting" my mouth not drinking.

Good luck sweet pea!

Lellow, wouldn't it be great if they had something like fix a flat for the band? Seriously, I am so sorry this is happening to you. Please let us know if we can offer some moral support.

Bottled water, broth, and your heating pad. Depending on the hotel, they will have non fat milk, cranberry juice, tea, & coffee. You need the water to sip on frequently after the surgery, my throat was sore and dry. I found having something like Vaseline or lip balm a nice luxury too. I also wore sandals and a pull over long dress. There was no pressure on my tummy and I could just slip my feet into my shoes. Good luck! You will be happy you did this!

It's almost like informed consent. As a new bander, I was not prepared for the level of discomfort after the surgery. Upon reflection, I realized the doctors office smoothed over that by saying everyone is different (true), I watched utube videos of the procedure, it looked pretty straight forward with very small amounts of blood, not traumatic. I have had surgery before, not that big of a deal. So when my first experience with co2 gas inflating the abdomen surgery was performed, the breath taking pain from the gas looking for a way to dissipate, completely caught me off guard. I would have loved to know from folks who experienced this that it was normal, it hurts, and it will go away after a few days, as well as coping strategies. It would not have changed my mind about being banded, it would prepare me for " normal" and "lucky" if it did not happen! at least you know nothing is wrong. The surgery part, no big deal. I already love my band, it was the right choice for me.

I know not many people will have this at their disposal, but I too could not take a deep breath. My husband has a rehab machine that looks like the gear box of a bicycle. You peddle with your hands. I swear, it is what gave me relief. It increased my breathing, and the gas went away. Recline, don't lie flat, and use a moist heating pad. I did take gas x saw no improvement, but on day three I had a Pepcid. It was the final piece to relieve the pain. The surgery incisions are nothing, it's the gas. The doctor & staff glossed over that part, so no, I was not expecting it to be that intense. It's days like that, that make you realize how good you have it the rest of the time! Haha! Congrats ladies we did it, and it only gets better! Big hugs to all of you!

Is this like one used for pregnancy?

Musinex 12 hour extended. Works.

Four days post op, happy -right with you!

What a great idea BethA! We could all use this one on the days when you just can't fit all your protein in. Thanks!

I tried the vanilla unjury. Sorry lucabeth, I thought it was so disgusting, I did "recycle" it. Usually, my husband likes things a little different than I do, he couldn't get this brand down either. What I did do was buy sample packets of different brands to find one I liked, instead of investing in too much of something.

Hey dand03! Aaaah, so sorry you feel bad. I don't know if it helps to know, we all have been through this too. Each day you will feel better and better. If the pain is from the gas used in surgery, walk, walk, walk every hour and a half. I have a treadmill, so starting out on the slowest lowest speed, I would walk until I fatigued- that was really just a few minutes. If you can swing your arms or do windmills with your arms, that helps. It's important to push through it. A heating pad, the moist ones, are so helpful, a recliner or wedge on your bed helps too. When I had a headache, I used an ice pack around the back of my neck. I was not prepared mentally for the pain level, I am grateful my doc gave me a Rx for Tylenol with codeine. It gets better! Take it one day at a time and be kind to yourself! Hugs!

What are you scared of? Is it the decision to have the lap band? The surgery? The diet? The unknown? Everyone is scared, maybe it is expressed in other ways, but having some anxiety is normal. Follow your doctors instructions, it seems like there are many approaches to the pre and post op instructions, as there are doctors! The day before my surgery I opened up lap band talk, and quickly left the site. It was a day of horror stories and since I knew in my being, this was the right choice for me, I did not want to put any negative images in my mind. My shakes had fat free organic milk and slices of frozen fruit with vanilla Bari Care shake mix. I would actually buy them out if they were sold in public, they were that good. This site has some amazing people on it who are helpful and supportive if you reach out. I know you will do just fine! Get creative with your shakes, this part is more about healthy and reducing fat around your liver, than loosing weight- but that's a bonus! Shake, shake, shake!

What about using a pill crusher, put it in a spoonful of applesauce and pop it down?