str8natv

I done 2 protein shakes a day, to get a total of 60 grams, the rest of the time i drank low cal gatorade, broth, water with crystal light. I didn't not loose a lot on my liquid diet either. I actually think I got to the point were I was retaining water, so a couple days before surgery I took a water pill and omg, Lost like 2 pounds in one setting! LOL, but the liquid diet is to shrink the liver an nothing else. Hang in there. I am currently sick of proteing and looking for variety.

Hey, was banded on June 1st. The recovery seems to be going slow, but much better today. My left side continues to be sore and has the stinging/pulling feeling. My nurse assurems me that this is because they had to do lots of retracting during surgery I am assuming for the port as well. I was in hopes to return to work monday but not so sure now. Today I woke up with my stomach growling. I am hungry and sick of protein. I need variety. Can anyone help out there? I also am not able to sleep on my side or flat on my back, sleeping propped up and alone in bed has been the preference. I too had 5 incisions. I am walking walking as much as I can, the gas build up in my shoulders and back kind of got bad the first 24-36 hours. I still am pretty gassy and using gas strips to help with that.

Hi, i was banded yesterday June 1st. The surgery went smooth & well. Only pain yesterday aside from the soreness was the gas pain in my shoulders and back. Today I have pain/stinging I assume where my port is. Trying to not focus on the pain. I have drank water, ate jello, broth, and protein Myoplex. Have not had nausea or anything like that. I am hoping the small amount of pain i am feeling goes away quickly.