cristinaann

I was banded Jan. 11, 2010 and have not had any problems until 2 days ago when I started having an intense pain when I inhale, cough, turn, sneeze (almost anything) around the area where my band is on my stomach. I don't know if it is rubbing on something that is irritating me or if something else is wrong. Have any of you had this problem?

I am scheduled for January 11th. This liquid pre-op diet is killing my IBS. Anyone else having trouble with the pre-op liquid protein diet?

I started the 2 week pre-surgery diet on Monday & am having trouble with the liquid Protein drinks. I have IBS & the shakes are not agreeing with my stomach. I have only had between 400-600 cal. each day of mostly protein. My nutritionist told me 2 8oz. shakes per day & a 4 oz. protein & 1 cup of vegetables for dinner. I am not starving but am hungry. I am very nervous about the surgery. I have 2 boys ages 13 & 11 and am worried about the coverage needed for them & their practices. How soon after the surgery can I drive? I am doing this for me & no one else. I am over 100 lbs. over weight & need to get this off of me.