Clarecer

My husband was banded 11 months ago and has pain on the port side after eating. The doc ordered an ultrasound to check his galbladder just in case.... You might want to call the doc's office to see what they say. (He will have his test next week).

I think you can do drinakble yogurts OK. I put yogurt in my smoothies too to get the protein.

I'm a tummy sleeper too and I still can't do it 10 days after surgery. The port side is where you'll feel the pain. I do sleep on my side but I have to carefully place a couple of pillows to feel comfy. One bad thing never fails for me, once I'm comfy I have to go to the bathroom :wink2:

To all the Non cheaters: I know you mean well but if the question did not apply to you , there is no need to reply just because you feel you have something to say. We all know the instructions, that is why she said she “cheated “she wasn’t asking for advice or reminders of the rules! We all have to go back to the saying "everyone is different" so why won't some folks heal faster or be able to eat sooner? Maybe I’m trying to justify what I did. I cheated too. Why? I was very hungry and I got nauseated and sweaty. I felt terrible, sick and weak. I was back to work and I have 2 kids to run after. Protein drinks were not working and even with drinking liquids every hour I felt starved and I had terrible gas pain and painful burping. I felt great after I thicken things up. To everyone that feels they can manage the 2 weeks on liquids GREAT FOR YOU. I hate not being able to feel the effects of the band with the inflammation alone. I wish I could follow the instructions but I would have to be off work and sleeping all day to do it. I'm not giviing up but I do admit I cheated. Hopefully this weekend I can get back on track. My advise Don't beat yourself up but try to get back on track. I lost 7 pounds being on liquids. it doens't make it easier but it does give me hope :wink2: