RedBone Creole

FYI It's already prepared, no powder. It's recommended for your 1st week of clears. Not sure if Imentioned drugstore.com has it in cases for cheaper. :wink2:

LOL! I know. As long as you bend and squat with your legs & knees there is no strain. I'm feeling great too. 5 days post op with a repaired hernia! :wink2:

Here here! I get the same feeling. When I respond to a post or post a blog I feel people are looking down on me because I am 5"7 195 & 5 days post op. At 1st I just wanted to read & not post, but I said to heck wit it; no on is gonna break my spirit. I don't have to explain my problems with food to anyone. Accept me or don't, either way I will drop this weight! Good luck to everyone!!!

I too had a hernia repaired. Try sm walks. I know it sounds odd but it helped me. Take very deep breaths & breathe out, that too helps! Remember your stomach is empty & you don't want to vomit. Do not take any medications other than the liquid Tylenol. They will mk you sick or you can become dependent on them. I'm no Dr. But, 5 days post op, & feeling great; don't take any chances. Tough it out, you will be fine, it's too early to panic.

I feel great & am ready to drop these 12s & put on an 8! I'm day 5 post surgery! I'm ready to return to wk. The only reason I am waiting 1 full week is due to the sutures, I don't want them to pop.

Multiply your weight by .37 that's how much protien you need daily along with cardio. Try Isopure clear drink! 40grams in 1 bottle & no carbs! Taste like a sports drink.

I was banded Oct 3rd I'm 5"7 was 195 prior to the surgery. I'm excited! I know I will take longer to lose but it's on me not the Lapband! Don't forget it's a tool not magic! Keep your protien high & carb low you will see results. Don't forget to work out too!

Actualy its clear so no dairy! They come about 6-8 flavors. I purchased 3 @ GNC to taste them for about $4 a bottle. I went online & found them about $40 for a case of 12. Drugstore.com has them the cheepest.

Actualy it clear so no dairy! They come about 6-8 flavors. I purchased 3 @ GNC to taste them for about $4 a bottle. I went online & found them about $40 for a case of 12. Drugstore.com has them the cheepest.

Hang in there it will all be worth it! It is mind over matter & you going through withdrawl. Like others have said, it gets easier once you get it out of your system. Cheating will only prolong your hunger for more... I found Isopure to be a god send!!! 40 grams of protien & 0 carbs! I love them & I drink 1 a day on my post op diet. I am on day 4 of being banded and I was surprised chicken broth would enough & it was! I will not do anything to mess up my procedure. Follow your Drs instructions, you'll see in the long run you will be happy you did!

I agree see your provider. I was rid of my gas pains by day 3 but I walked like a mouse in a cage! I take small sips & I take deep slow breaths. I don't know why but I keep coughing & sneezing too. It realy wierd... I hold my stomach & cough as deep and minimal as possible. My incisions have some discomfort & I think over time my port will cause pain from what I have read but I feel pretty lucky since I would have to drive 2 hours & go back over the boarder if I experienced any problems... I'm sure you be fine, stay active!

I agree, walk every free chance you can get. I had the procedure done Oct 3rd & I started walking ASAP! Another great tip to help with pain is very small short sips & swallows! The less you swallow the less air you swallow & the less pressure you put on your band. And, the most important that no one has mentioned is breathe!!! Take in breathes slow as far as you can & then push out as far as you can. This pushes all the all like a vacume. When you push out you will notice small burps. This is what is causing the pain. I was told gas medication is not good for you in large quantities because you don't want to grow dependant on them. I don't take any now & my pain went away by day 3! Now the only preassure I feel is from my drinking. And when I start to feel build up I just breathe as deep as I can it it pushed the gar right out! Amazing? I know!!!

I just got back Sunday from TJ Mexico & I feel great! I have no regrets & for thousands cheaper, why should I?! Good luck everyone.

Having been in your shoes last week I know you have a million questions so feel free to email me! Redbonela@aol.com! I feel great 3 days after the procedure & am excited to lose this weight. You will lose you weight faster than me. I learned 3 important things:walk, sm slow sips, & deep breaths in & out! Trust me these will mk life so much better! Good luck

OMG! I found this amazing drink on 3 of my post op! ISOPURE @ GNC about $5 for 20oz drink 40grams of protien!!! 160 calories 55mg of calcium 80grams of sodium 45mg of potassium zero carbs!!! It comes in different flavors & is refreshing for ur 1st week of post op.

I am also @ 195, but I am 5"7 & a single parent! I was banded in TJ Mex this past Sat. Feel free to ask mr anything... Redbonela@aol.com

I had mine done yesterday in Tijuana & I'm home now resting. You will be fine. :frown:

I made it through! I'm home and trying to rest. Can't wait for the gas/air to go away. :frown:

I made it home safe. Surgery was over & I was out of the recovery room into my own hospital room by 3pm. Woke up with gas pains... :frown:

I'm doing everything I can to avoid pain. After every walk I was able to go to the toilet & let some gas out. I purchased liquid Tylenol & chewed a few anti gas pills. I gave birth so I know how the gas pains could be unbareable! I haven't experienced too much pain yet, just uncomfortable. Good luck, u will do fine & when it's over u will be happier.

I'm doing everything I can to avoid pain. After every walk I was able to go to the toilet & let some gas out. I purchased liquid Tylenol & chewed a few anti gas pills. I gave birth so I know how the gas pains could be unbareable! I haven't experienced too much pain yet, just uncomfortable. Good luck, u will do fine & when it's over u will be happier.

Its official, I am banded!!! Not too much pain, more discomfort. I walked, walked, walked as much as possible. I'll be on liquids for 2 weeks & then mushies. Can't wait to eat something normal & be full!

Thanks! I leave in an hour! :thumbup:

You go girl! Unfortunately I too could drink/eat that in a sitting. Arn't you excited we will never be that hungry again?

Yaaa! Good for you! I go in tomorrow at 10am. :thumbup: