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My doc said I am not allowed to drink my calories including protein shakes. he said to get bars if I must do protein. Can you recommend a good one? I was all set to buy protein powder as I really haven't done the bars. it's to curb hunger in a pinch and have something for when I don't have time to make my lunch. Thanks a bunch.

I get the randomly at anytime of day regardless of food or drink. I admit that as I heal it my get less painful but now the band slamming upward is.freaking painful and it makes my hyperaware that's it's there

I had my post OP with my surgeon today. I healing well I've lost 18 lbs in the last 4 weeks. I've graduated to more solid foods (yes!) And I can almost breathe without pain! So off to a good start.

Thanks all I tried A cliff protein bar today I liked it. I love cliff bars they are so good and I love that they are not sweetened with refined sugar. I know it's weird with the shakes. I eas all set to buy the drinks based on most other bansters are doing so he surprised me with this. I challenged him on it because it's protein healthy stuff he said that if I focus on foods that stay above the band I'll feel Fuller longer than just straight up drinking it. He wants me out of the bad habit of drinking calories protein or not. I trust him I've followed his word to the letter and have dropped 20 lbs in 4 weeks and got over bread cravings. Im taking it all for the betterment if my life.

Every 25 lbs., New clothes or a new purse. No more celebrating things with food besides I lose 25-50 lbs things like bras and panties will need to be replaced so shopping already.......

I was wondering do you think that if I purchased mini or child size silverware it would help me regulate portions per bite? Has anyone tried this? I truly want to succeed but I think I need all the help I can get.

Thank you! It's all over now im 11 days post OP. No regrets. Feeling ok still a but sore but manageable. Get your lip balm your soups and poweraide and your heating pad ready your going to need all of it. Good luck to you.

I thought I'd be more nervous but I'm just anxious to be done. Wish me luck!

Congrats to you! Fingers crossed that it happens soon.

I mean I don't want to call attention to myself really in public but I was out to dinner with the hubby and I had soup and the spoon was huge to me I was eating to much to fast and started.to get that lump in throat feel. I think maybe a kid size set would help.

I know every year I'm thankful but this year is different. And I'd just like to shout from the rooftops for a moment. I am thankful for: To the Lord for a new chance at a better life. Banded 6 days ago. The new side my husband showed me in taking care of me. The support of my dearest friends. The surgeon who is the nicest doctor ever and answers questions and,wants email updates. The two online support groups I've become a part of here on one on Facebook you guys are wonderful. EmJay my band buddy, banded the same day we're in this together. And so much more I'd be here days if I listed all.

Congrats and prayers it's a positive for you!

I got banded on Nov 22nd

No worries I've been on liquids all week and I've no had so much as a craving

Amen to that! I'm 5 days post OP and I'm living on my heating pad. Really helpful so is.the walking if you can swing your arms a little I think it helped me the gas didn't didn't make me feel like im having a heart attack

My doctor did not want me to have this surgery and when diet after diet failed I boldly asked, " how do you plan to help prevent me from dying from obesity?". That's brilliant! I asked for the surgery on my first meeting with the new PCP after my old one moved to another state. She is very supportive although I wanted RNY her office came back with Band. (I believe in God's leading) she's all for me getting healthy especially after she read my very detailed 5 yrs of doctor monitored attempts. I am 4 days post OP and in very good hands between hers and my Band surgeon. Good luck with your journey prayers you get the same great care.

Lol

Omg you guys are making me laugh. These definitely don't feel good. Your right it is like alien ripped from body sensation. Icky

The surgery went well last thing I remember before I was knocked out was my surgeon and my anesthesiologist were arguing over what type of music to play Klove my choice or rock the anesthesiologist choice I never found out till recovery they play Christmas music lol I don't even remember being drowsy. They said I did really well with it and it took the minimum time 45 mins they had a little scare when I woke up I couldn't swallow and it turned out was from the numbing solution they used for the breathing tube. Went away fairly fast. We had I problem because I was kicked out before I was ready my surgeon is not happy about that and looking into that. So now I'm home and sore and the gas the injected for the surgery really hurts so I'm going to take the Lortab elixir they gave me a conk out for a while.

Im two days post OP and I've started passing alot of gas I've been taking the gas x is that normal?

Thank you! Even though I feel like dog meat im looking at like that too. I will have healthier birthdays in the future. I managed to wash the dishes this morn and make some soup. Now I'm a bit dizzy and a little nauseous.

Thank you!! I'd love a band buddy. How are you feeling today?

One day post OP feel crappy but it will get better lots of walking and liquids even though I feel icky I know that this the best thing I could do for my body. Today is my 36th birthday today have a new life !

Congrats girl prayers it's all gravy from here on out (no pun intended)

Surgery this morning and I feel in my left shoulder blade. As I've been told walk walk walk