Inspiremeslim

Hey all I am hopefully being banded on October 14th...I am a trumpet major in college and I am concerned about how this will affect my playing post op for awhile...You need lots of air and abdominal pressure to pull off playing...I have 7 days till I start classes again...is that long enough? I am really worried about hernias mostly. My professor said that he has gotten 2 hernias from things such as playing to soon after operations. Any suggestions?!?!? Is 7 days enough to start playing again?:cursing::embaressed_smile:

my doc told me there was not a big difference...just like two different brands i guess the only thing is that the realize band comes with this new tech support system! Kinda cool all of this online tracking stuff comes with it kinda neat ...but in the end its just the same as the other

Hey Lisa! Welcome and Happy Lurking I am having my surgery in KY hopefully in October Where are you thinking about having yours done? I am having mine at Kings Daughters in Ashland!

Hey Stephanie! I am also from Ohio! I am going to college near Dayton. I am having my surgery in KY though! I hope all goes well with your progress. I have my surgeon consult next Wed! Keep us posted!:sad:

Along with what everyone else is saying.... be careful not to push to hard to fast. Your body needs time to heal and if you do to much that could be hindered! I hope you feel better

yeah you just need to ask your doc or look at the papers they gave you....they told me something to the effect of .... 17-22 grams Protein under 5 grams sugar under 15 grams carbs watch your fat to ...i think its like under 4 or 5 grams and all that jazz i am using Mega Protein i think thats the name it is WONDERFUL! its also Cookies and cream and i mix with water...tastes just like a milkshake!