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my stomach feels heavy and bloated after I drink 4ozs 1%milk with a scoop of whey protein, I can drink sugar free products with no problem. I also tried Isopure clear liquid drink and I felt the same way,bloated could it be the protien itself that can cause this?

I was getting tired of the vanilla whey protien drink from walmart and today I tried it mixed with 4 oz orange juice and 1oz water and put it in a shaker and low and behold, I had an orange julius delis.

right on ladies, keep up the good work December Bandsters Rock

Ladies, I returned back to work today, and was very surprise by the overall achiness I felt. and I was tired by noon. I also have a desk job, but was up and down all morning. I think that was the problem, using the stomach muscles. when I got home this evening, I had my cream of chicken Soup and slept for 3 hours! lol we will survive

Jayjay, you will survive this phase and will do well. keep up the good job

shortgat, I am on the same plan as you, I will be printing out your post and use it as a guide along with my Drs. plan. I am 12 days out and cheated a few times, 1Tbs scrabled egg(become bloated) had a couple oz sliced turkey yesterday(just because) delicious. but am back on track. My appetite is returning slowly, hoping not to open the gates to food hell. faithmd, sometimes we just need a kick in the ass Thank you

I'm 12 days out and my appetite is returning and found out that if I have a small snack (jello, Tbs of cottage cheese, couple oz of protien drink) and water of course.it really helps. I start mushies next week (I think) and hope I dont open the gates to food hell "lol"

welcome, as mentioned before,this is a very informative site. you will follow the success stories and unsuccessful stories of weight loss. you will laugh, cry and even get caught off guard by some post. but they have helped be through the journey. good luck on your journey

I love to read all the success stories. keep us posted on your upcoming surgery dates. heres to your ongoing success

WHAT A SURPRISE Hi ladies, I return back to work today (school secretary) and was surprised by the sorness that creeped up on me midmorning. when I got home I had dinner (cream soup) sat down on the couch and knocked out, slept 3 hours. what the h--l, I was out and about on day 3 post-op

hsbeach, praying for your safe and speedy recovery

I'm ten days out and tried to eat scrambled eggs and could only eat about 1Tbs. and felt bloated for about 4 hours. I dont have probs. with thin cream of wheat or thin cream soup. sipping my way through 4oz of protein shake. drinking plenty of water. should I be concerned?

after finding this poll I decided to take the surgical tape off to see how long my scar was, (never came off) its about 1 1/2 in. very thin, not to bad

Hi Ryan go to "banded and pregant come join me", I hope it can help you with any concerns you may have

right on, I lost 12 pds post op and was thrilled. I pray that the weight continues to drop off so easy.

I found this question on other site. I am very interested in everyones response. It would be a great help to us newbies.

NOT RUNNING TO GET A FILL (I cant get a fill until week 6) my question is why the rush? you should be applauding yourself for your great weight loss. whats wrong with eating and being hungry? is'nt that normal? Do we have to eliminate all sighs of hunger I guess at this time (day 9) I still dont have that much of a appetite. Please dont take me wrong, my hubby is cooking some good mexican food, it smells delicious and I have poked a finger in it just for the taste. I started my liquid proteins today, cream soup, cream of wheat, protein drinks,I plan to take it slow. I was already suppose to start my mushie phase, but cant do it, maybe I'm scared, having real food in me might open the gates of hell. I dont know what tomorrow will bring. taking it day by day

congratulations Tamika, read, read, read. if you go the complications posts, read them and dont go back. Start practicing your chewing, putting your fork down between bites and excercise. let us know your surgery date.

congrats. please keep us posted with pics

good to hear your feeling better, what I would suggest is always apply a little pressure to the area with a pillow or your hand whenever you are coughing or getting up/down. nobocy told me at the hospital, but I was told at previous surgerys to do this, it really helps

ladies, I believe we had over 125 Dec. banders. I remember reading someone from the first week of Dec. did not get banded due to scar tissue. is there a way we can set up a poll to get the totals. just curious

my reward to myself will be a HUG & HIGHFIVE. when I hit 250, oh my gosh, its going to be something special SC

Hi ladies, 8 days out Had my post-op today,surgicul tape remove, my incisions look like scratch marks, tape was not removed from port site. I am doing well, a little tired after long days out. I am not hungry! have been on only liquids, broth, cranberry juice, jello and water. the Dr. wants me to start on protein based liquids which includes cream of wheat,cream soups, yogurt and protein drink. I just cant do it. I tried it on day 3 and was uncomfortable for the rest of the day and had a little sliming, I never want to feel that again. I tried again yesterday and watered down my cream soup and made 3 meals out of it. uncomfortable, but no sliming I did go to pollo loco today with my hubby and ordered their soup, I asked for pure broth, there were a few tiny tiny peices of carrot and I was able to eat them. today per docs instruction I made a protien drink, it now taste to sweet and I could only drink 2 ozs. I will finish the rest tonight. I return to work on Monday, hubbys worried because I am not eating much, I will continue to work on it. enough already, I am glad everyone is doing well. lets see want the next few weeks bring us. SC

Aubrie, I'm new at this, but I would call my Dr. I don't know if more experienced banders would say this is "normal" but you should not be suffering. SC

ladies, congratualtions on your ongoing success. I dont remember the last time I was an 18, hope to join you soon SC