Just Rob

2 weeks and 6 pounds less- post surgery, I'm eating solids, but still sticking with premier protein for breakfast and lunch most work days, consuming 1x Centrum multivitamin daily... I seem to have an adverse effect, severe dermatitis... Small bumpy welts where my bandages were and now spreading to all softer skin, including around my lower stomach, chest and arms. Anyone else have this issue? I'm reaching out to my surgeon, as I'm concerned if I have an autoimmune issue. I've never been allergic to anything. Sent from my Nexus 10 using the BariatricPal App

Good morning all, I've been lurking these forums awhile, but just officially joined today. I'm seeking support, ideas, new information and a way to participate with other members. I was banded yesterday, January 27 at NYU by Dr. Schwack. I arrived by 7:30 AM, operated on by 9:30, released by 2:30 PM. I've been experiencing the typical post surgical pain: gas pains yesterday, today they has mostly subsided, but now I feel the stomach and surrounding muscles are sore. I find the liquid Vicodin is effective for 3 of the prescribed 4 hours. I've been able to drink water, cool coffee and the protein shakes. How long does the adominal soreness last, typically? I do not want to become dependent on the liquid Vicodin, but that seems to be my only relief from sharp pains in the band area. I have a follow up this coming Friday with the NYU staff. Sent from my Nexus 10 using the BariatricPal App

Good evening all, I'm newly banded, as of Friday morning and surprisingly I feel better then I expected, no nauciousness and I can drink most fluid without issue. However, I feel slight tenderness in my stomach in the area of the surgery. It does hurt when I walk extended periods because of swolleness. At times it feels rock hard and other times it passes ... I assume it's also digestive gases trapped. My question is I assume it's normal to be swollen from the surgery ... How long did it take you folks to get back to "normal"? Sent from my Nexus 10 using the BariatricPal App

I started a few weeks earlier than the required pre-op diet. I replaced Breakfast and lunch and had a reasonable homemade dinner and I lost 15 pounds. Then another 10 for the actual pre-op liquid diet. 25 total. My problem is keeping it off long term. Sent from my Nexus 10 using the BariatricPal App

NYU dietician suggested up to six premier Protein shakes and 2 cups of vegetables a day. 2 tbsp fat free dressing. coffee with artificial sweetener and skim milk, sugar free popsicles. No carbs. I lost 10 pounds in two weeks and was never hungry. Those shakes are the best ones IMO. Sent from my Nexus 10 using the BariatricPal App

I dropped almost 10 pounds in 2 weeks by sticking to a lean diet of 6x premier Protein shakes and 2 cups of vegetables a day. 2 tbsp Fat free dressing with those veggies, I usually made a salad. No carbs. I was allowed coffee with skim milk and artificial sweetener, also sugar free popsicles, etc. Sent from my Nexus 10 using the BariatricPal App