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Hello, Has anyone had constant diarrhea lasting over three weeks?

Hello, I am just starting to wonder if this whole thing is a fraud. I am at my second fill. I have lost 63 pounds since 09/09/09 I don't feel that a single pound is from the lap band. I am still fighting my hunger. The weight I have lost has been from calorie counting and going to the gym 7 days a week. I have been burning around 565 calories a day at the gym. When I did this before the surgery I lost more weight that this in the past. I gained it back and that's why I had the surgery. Ia asking you guys if I made a huge mistake? Do I just feel like this because I don't know what restriction is yet? Please help? I seek the truth. Thank You in advance, Gary

Hello, What I do is I use a treadmill for 10 minutes eventuly working my way up to 30 minutes. I use incline of 5.5 and speed of 3.3 I do that 3 days a week but un Sunday I use the treadmill for an hour and do some weight lifting for about 30 minutes. Now about for food. I didn't loose anything listening to the nutritionist . So I talked to my Surgeon and asked her if I could do a higher Protein diet and she said yes. So a typical day goes like this: Breakfast : Protein Bar like Atkins ( No Sugar) Protein shake lunch a Turkey on Joesephs Low carb Pita with Mustatrd Protein shake before gym dinner I have some grilled chicken or scrambled egg whites( with a little salsa) :-) That's what I do for now. I do that Mon-Friday. then Sunday. Saturday I do go out to dinner but I just eat the protein and green veggies. No fries or starch. Hope this helps.

Thank You so much for the info. I'm sure you are right. I was just worried that I made a mistake. Good luck to you and in your journey. Gary

Hello, Does anybody have any good solutions to the left shoulder pain problems. Mine is killing me. I have trued Gas -X and heating pads. Please help. I'm going insane. Gary:eek:

Hello, You will be fine. I had mine done on 9/9/09 and I was so scared and I almost walked out of the hospital on the day of my surgery. I just wish I did it before. I am fine now and I know you will be also. Feel free to ask me any questions. Good luck.

I am thinking the same thing. I am going to go back to Atkins Phase one. I know I will still loose weight. I know it works if you just have meat and keep the rest under 20 carbs.

Hello, I got banded 9-9-09. I feel great but when I walk I feel like my muscles in my legs are sore. Has anyone else had this issue? I don't know if it's from the Heprin or what. It's not a bad pain it's just like I lifted weights. It's not from walking because I walk miles all the time. I walk 9 miles the day before my surgery. I have no swelling or fever so I don't think it's a clot and it's in both lower legs. Any ideas? Thanks, Gary

Thank you for the advice. How long did the stiffness last?

I just can't seem to get over my fears. I feel like I'm the prisoner walking down death row heading towards the chair. Does anybody have advice for me? I need the help. Gary:scared2:

Hello, I am getting banded at 2:30 PM tomorrow. I am scared out of my mind. Does anyone have and last minute advice. I bought a heating pad, Gas-X and stuff like that. I am going to starve since my surgery is so late in the afternoon. I am concerned about being dehidrated more than food. If I stop drinking Water and midnight the night before. That will be 14+ hours. I feel like I'm going to not wake up. Gary:confused:

I wish you the best of luck. I am getting banded 9-9-09. Get well soon.

Hello, I have read so many posts from people doing different diets. My hospital was very vague. They said to loose 25 lbs and I lost 37 lbs. I have week to go and should I do a liquid diet or stick with Atkins ( but with lean meats) . I loose more weight with Atkins than shakes. Does anyone know if just loosing weight make your liver shrink? Because I know that is the surgeons goal. I have called the nutritionist and they really had no clue at all. She answered a question with a question. Thanks in advance. Gary 9.9.09 is my big day

i thank you so much for the advice. I wish you the best of luck with your banding. :-)

Hello, Thank you so much for responding. I feel like such a baby. I thank you for the support. How are you feeling? Hope all is well.:biggrin: Gary

You will bw fine just do all your shopping now. Get your shakes and stuff now. You will be stronger in the end. Screw everybody all you need is you.

I think my fears are of just not waking up. I shouldn't be scared . I just had my appendix out 2 weeks ago but when it's emergency surgery you don't have time to think about it. I also have had so many people tell me not to do it it is crazy. When I checked into the facts it turned out they all had Bypass and not the the band. I thank you guys for all your help.

Thank you so much Tammy for taking the time to write me. I am such a chicken when it comes to doctors. I wish you good luck with your band. :-) Gary

Thank you so much for responding. I wish you well. Have a speedy recovery. What was it like when you woke up? How are you feeling now? Gary

Thank you. I hope so.