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There is no way to 'spot train'. Get your calories to 1,200-1,300 and do heavy weight workouts that will actually build muscle, which will burn more fat, and will reshape your body. If you have the money to, invest in a proper trainer (someone who does body building competitions) for 2-3 sessions a week and they'll be able to help you really reshape and lose fat quickly and safely.

I run 3-5 miles a day and do kettlebell swings (a full body workout with one weight). I use between 25-55 lbs kettlebells. Read up on that exercise in The Four Hour Body - you'll be amazed at the definition it can give you.

The statement above is correct. Oatmeal and beans are a much better choice than Protein shakes and meat Proteins. The carbs are complex and the protein is complete, whereas meat protein is incomplete. Also - the mushy phase is still a healing phase. Complex carbs are okay and are necessary. If you want the numbers: There are 11 grams of protein in an 81 gram serving of oatmeal (0.13 g of protein per 1 g weight) - and it's a complete protein with all the amino acids you need. In an egg there are 6 grams of protein for an average 55 grams of weight (0.10 g of protein per 1 g weight) and it's an incomplete protein. Beans also have a complete protein but there are fewer grams of protein per serving, 13 grams for a 238 gram serving (0.05 g per 1 g of weight) but with some cheese and ideally greek yogurt (very high in protein) you could have a very nutritious meal with a lot of protein, a good amount of complex carbs, and some necessary fat. Summary: Oatmeal and beans trump other proteins. Eat them and enjoy!

I've never had the vanilla but have two cases of chocolate in my car right now. It's okay as a snack (100 calories), keep it cold and shake it well. The best flavor I've found is Strawberries and Creme - but I get that as a powder and I mix it myself. The ready mixed ones are great to keep for a quick treat on the go and they taste pretty good too.

For shakes you should be looking at a 1:2 ratio Carbs : Protein. Half as many carbs as protein and a minimum of 25 grams of protein per shake. The simple carbs added to Protein Shakes are useless calories. If you want something more like Kool-aid/Crystal Light try IsoPure Zero, it's 40 grams of pure protein, no carbs, and tastes great (several flavours).

A cold compress (wet or dry) will short circuit the nerves temporarily and stop the itching.

It should be noted that kidney stones are also related to excess Calcium. So if you're taking a calcium supplement, stop for a while. And if all else fails and you get and pass a stone, take it to your Dr and ask them for an analysis so you know exactly what is causing it. Calcium stones are made of calcium and so on.

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I've been a vegetarian sine 1995 and am one week post op. You can get more than enough Protein as a vegetarian and these days it's very easy to be one. If you're interested join us on the Vegetarian / Vegan post I started in food and Nutrition.

You shouldn't be worried about losing weight right now. For the first four weeks after surgery you're healing. As for five pounds, that's a deficit of 17,500 calories. That is more than you should be losing with the band, which is 1-2 lbs a week. So you're losing just fine. Do not expect double digits. Be proud if what you've done but remember that you're still healing.

Everyone is different, however, if you're able to eat meat or bread, chances are your stoma is larger than you think (that may not be your case, but my advice was based on the original poster's threads and his situation). I'm not saying swallow a marble, a Prilosec pill (if it's the genuine Prilosec OTC) are very tiny, about the size of a Tic Tac but flat. The generic version are larger gelatin capsules. However, they're still safe to take. Gelatin capsules generally dissolve in less than 15 minutes. And if you drink a little bit of warm/hot beverage with it, it will dissolve much faster and the medication will get into your lower stomach much faster. For some pills that's not appropriate but for this, where you want the meds to get to the stomach to stop the pumps from producing acid, it's a good thing to get it there. When in doubt, talk to your Dr. Which is what I suggested originally - Prilosec may be a temporary solution but for any acid related vomiting, even foamy, a Dr. needs to be consulted.

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B12 can only be found in animal meat Proteins. Vegetarians, vegans, and anyone else not eating animal muscles will become deficient in B12. That's why you should take it. Sublinguals are the tastiest option. Calcium because you won't absorb it the same way and you may become deficient unless you're drinking enough milk. I personally never drink mill so a supplement is required. But make sure it's calcium citrate (different stomach receptors). Iron may also be required for women. B1 is often recommended for the first six months as you won't eat enough to get it naturally. Biotin will strengthen your hair and nails. Vitamin D is also highly recommended as few people get enough. You'll be taking a multi, B12 (unless you eat a lot of meat), calcium, and iron the rest of your life so find ones you like. AmericaRx.com and VitaminShoppe.com have great sublingual and chewable selections.

B12 can only be found in animal meat Proteins. Vegetarians, vegans, and anyone else not eating animal muscles will become deficient in B12. That's why you should take it. Sublinguals are the tastiest option. Calcium because you won't absorb it the same way and you may become deficient unless you're drinking enough milk. I personally never drink mill so a supplement is required. But make sure it's calcium citrate (different stomach receptors). Iron may also be required for women. B1 is often recommended for the first six months as you won't eat enough to get it naturally. Biotin will strengthen your hair and nails. Vitamin D is also highly recommended as few people get enough. You'll be taking a multi, B12 (unless you eat a lot of meat), calcium, and iron the rest of your life so find one's you like. AmericaRx.com and VitaminShoppe.com have great sublingual and chewable selections.

B12 can only be found in animal meat Proteins. Vegetarians, vegans, and anyone else not eating animal muscles will become deficient in B12. That's why you should take it. Sublinguals are the tastiest option. Calcium because you won't absorb it the same way and you may become deficient unless you're drinking enough milk. I personally never drink mill so a supplement is required. But make sure it's calcium citrate (different stomach receptors). Iron may also be required for women. B1 is often recommended for the first six months as you won't eat enough to get it naturally. Biotin will strengthen your hair and nails. You'll be taking a multi

I have the Omron, $69. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0020MMCDE/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1295774338&sr=8-1 It keeps a 90 day history for up to four people and does your: weight, BMI, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle percentage, metabolic requirement (number of calories required to maintain your weight), age based on your stats, and your visceral fat (the fat around your organs). It's perfectly accurate when weight with and without weights (how I test scales) and weighs to the tenth of a pound. I strongly recommend it so you can make sure you're losing fat and gaining muscle and losing visceral fat. Plus it's a damn huge shock to the system to see your body's age based on your combined stats.

Try taking it before bed. Anything smaller than a dime will go through the pouch fine.

Are you keeping track of your calories? I'm starving every day (8 days post op) but realised it was because I can't get my calories over 500. I just have too difficult of a time eating that much, it goes down I'm just not able to eat much at a sitting (the whole point of the band). But I have woken up as recently as 2 AM yesterday absolutely ravenous and I downed a 14 oz muscle milk in about four minutes. It helped. So try to track your calories (thedailyplate.com has a free option and an enormous food database and an iPhone app) and see if you're falling short. The only day I wasn't hungry was one where I ate some small Pasta shells, Soup, and whole wheat crackers. And my calories still didn't top 600 for the day. Now that I'm approved for oatmeal, pasta, Soups, crackers, cheese, etc. It's getting a little better and I'll be glad to get my calories back up to 1,200.

The stoma (hole) from the pouch to the stomach will be the size of a dime. As long as your pills are smaller than that you're fine. Talk with your pharmacist (not your doctor) about your meds and they'll tell you what your options are. Doctors do not know all of the meds out there, your pharmacist will make sure to get the right information for you. I'm a week out and am taking all my normal Vitamins at night including regular size Gelatin capsules (Vit D and Vit B1) and pills up to the size of a dime. No issues at all. I have a 10cc band with 2cc

If you're working out, increase your calories, and try to eat protein 30 minutes before working out, then a little bit within 15 minutes of working out. And do your weights first, then cardio. And if you can do more than eight reps with your weights, they're too light. It truly can be beneficial to hire a personal trainer (look for someone with the body you want) for a session or a week (3 sessions). They can teach you a lot about technique. Especially those who compete professionally.

I agree about the Bullet. But for protein shakes any container with something in it, even a mesh top, will mix your shakes quickly and effectively and can be cleaned with a quick rinse. GNC is likely your best source for one of those or Bariatric Advantage online has one (my dr office gives them out to each patient).

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I'm eight days out and had the worst shoulder pain ever tonight. Every breath hurt. a paramedic friend of mine let me know that abdominal surgery will often trigger a nerve that happens to be in the lower abdomen but sends a trigger through the spine to the left shoulder in particular. Ectopic pregnancies, c-sections, appendectomy, all can cause the same sensations. A hot pack (tube sock with 3-4 cups dry rice, tied off, microwaved for two minutes, wrapped in tshirt) will help with the pain. It can last up to six weeks, most people don't experience that but it can happen. The sounds are normal, you're just conscious of them like when you buy a new car and you suddenly see that car everywhere.

<br /><br /><br /> Your Dr. should cut them into individual sutures, if he doesn't then he risks pulling outside irritants and bacteria through the wound and I would be questioning any Dr. that would do that. It's likely he'll clip just under the skin on each side to make sure he can pull them all out on one side. That's the common procedure.