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I was banded in June. I have noticed that I have been getting what looks like hives on my arms. Has anyone who has been banded have any input on this. I thought perhaps it was something that I'm eating or not eating- or even the protein drink (which I hope not as I LOVE my protein drink).

I was having a problem with protein as well. But I found a drink I LOVE!! It is Syntrax's Chocolate Truffle. It is a powder that you mix with either water or milk. I prefer the milk and that way I am getting more calcium in as well. There is no chalky taste to it at all. I actually look forward to having it. It has 23 grams of protein for every 8 ounces.

I was banded in mid-June. Last week was the first time I felt my port- or at least I think it's the port. In that area it felt a little swollen but only that day. Maybe it was something I ate???

Why has my doctor told me not to have anything to drink 15 minutes before I eat and then an hour after... never with a meal? What's the purpose?

Thanks for the input. I did call the doctor that night and he told me I was probably dehydrated, wasn't having calories or my thyroid was out of whack. He told me to have some juice with sugar and calories. He said he knows that we are told to have drinks with no calories or sugar but that I needed the liquid and calories. My thyroid tests were negative. Over the weekend I tried to get more liquids in and to get more calories in- meaning I probably wasn't eating enough "food". I got banded just two weeks ago and was having a hard time getting all the liquids and Proteins in. And after only 6-8 tablespoons of Soup broth, I was already full. He said I had to eat a little more than thought. I am feeling better though! It will be 2 weeks tomorrow and I've lost 13 pounds as of today.

I was banded on 6/11. For the past two days I have been having odd heart palpitations that mainly seem to stay in my throat. Today they have been quite often- every 10-15 minutes even if I'm just sitting relaxing. I can say that I am having a very hard time getting my Protein and fluids in. Especially the fluids. Can the heart palpitations be from possibly dehydration? How many calories should we be aiming for in a day. I have been only getting three very small meals in (maybe 5-6 tablespoon of soup) and can't seem to get the three protein Snacks in. Perhaps I'm just malnutritioned from it all although I don't feel real bad. Just the heart palpitations with a little fuzziness sometimes- no dizziness. However, I don't want it to get worse. Any recommendations? I am a first time poster!!!