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Thanks, MoreThanJustaPrettyFace!!!

After a 9 month depressive period (seperate from any Band issues), I am in need of getting a lot of Protein into my system. I am focusing on lean meats...fish and chicken...but need a protein shake/water suppliment to get things going. While watching calories, I want to be sipping protein 24/7! The only problem I seem tohave with have with Protein shakes is that whey protein seems to cause a weird, sweet after-taste in my throat and mouth an hour or so after I drink it. I used soy protein during my soft-food period after surgery and that seems to help. But I am looking for any suggestions. I have seen that Ensure has a Protein shake now. Any good? How about the Water additives? Thanks!!! Trying to get back on the losing-weight Band wagon!

Hi there! I was banded 8/24/10 and am looking for online support to get back on track after a hard summer. I have gained back 7 pounds of the 60 I originally lost, and I would LOVE to have someone to discuss this with, along with ideas of how to refocus. I would also love to pass along words of encouragement and little facts I have learned here and there that have helped me, if they might help you! I would love to meet a female, age 30ish-40ish, or even start a group for support. Wouldn't it be great to help each other?! Send me a message! Let's talk soon! Good luck with your goals!!! :welldoneclap:

Commerical for the CAMC Weight Loss Center, where Dr. Sam Rossi now works. Surgeon picture: http://www.camc.org/body.cfm?id=18&action=detail&ref=147 Contact Info.: Northgate Business Park,600 Tracy Way Charleston, WV 25311 (304) 388-4965

Have you spoken to the hospital about the codes used for the surgery? Hospitals can resubmit corrected claims very easily. I used to work for CareFirst BCBS and we allowed providers to resubmit corrected claims all the time. I would check your EOB for codes (sometimes, certain companies provide them on EOBs) and then track down what codes were used successfully for others on this forum. Then take those codes to the billing department of the hospital, or better yet, your surgeon, and explain the situation. The more you push for things to be corrected, (if there was indeed a mistake), the more likely it can get rebilled, so you have more financial opportunities. Hope this might help. :welldoneclap:

Something I didn't consider when I had my LB surgery was the medication I took. I took an antibiotic (nortorious for hurting a normal stomach) and it irritated my pouch so much that my eating ability was difficult for over a month. It took a few weeks to realize that the antibiotic was just too much for my tiny pouch. Since my dermatologist (the prescribing doc) switched me to a time-released antibiotic, I have had no problems. Just something to consider and not learn about the hard way.

Something I didn't consider when I had my LB surgery was the medication I took. I took an antibiotic (nortorious for hurting a normal stomach) and it irritated my pouch so much that my eating ability was difficult for over a month. It took a few weeks to realize that the antibiotic was just too much for my tiny pouch. Since my dermatologist (the prescribing doc) switched me to a time-released antibiotic, I have had no problems. Just something to consider and not learn about the hard way.

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I have wondered this myself because often when I eat a 6 oz. yogurt at 9am, I am not ready to eat anything until 5pm (while sipping liquids through the day, but not nearly 64oz.). I assumed it was because my food was taking so long to pass through, but that seemed a little ridiculous. My doctor doesn't give much support in my post-op appointments. I usualy get the same answers from him that I can get off of the LapBand web site...very generic and general. I think I am going to ask for a small unfill to see if this helps. I need to be able to eat and drink more because I am not getting my liquids or Protein. But then again, 1 or 2 days a week, I can eat and drink pretty well. Who knows. :myscared: LOL Good luck!!!

I was banded Aug. 24th, 2010 and a lot of things still taste odd to me. I also seem to have a greater sense of smell. My husband is always commenting on how well I catch scents...not always a good thing! Sometimes things taste good and sometimes they don't. Can be very frustrating. Good luck!!!

The hospital provided this product to me right after surgery. I am having a lot of trouble meeting my Protein needs, so I am reordering the Hormel™ Healthy Shot® Double Protein Beverage Peach - 24/2.5 floz. They also have a Tropical Fruit flavor with 12 grams of protein. The peach is a very concentrated taste, so I chill well and chug. But if you like peach tea, it would be a great flavor addition and sweetner for unsweetened tea. Also a great Water flavorer! They are a little expensive, but for our health and retainment of hair, it is worth it! "Recognizing the many issues and problems with current nutritional beverages, Hormel Health Labs developed Healthy Shot® High Protein. Healthy Shot® is fruit flavored, clear, clean and refreshing. Due to the small serving size and refreshing flavor, it does not create unwanted early satiety. You can still encourage food first and provide patients with 12g or 24g of protein in a single 2.5 Fluid ounce serving." Lots of other products too! https://www.homecare...m/HHL/NXCLI.NSF

I sometimes get a sour stomach feeling in what I believe is my pouch. However, I have been wondering how medicines like Maalox would help because we have no stomach acid in our pouches. I went through a TERRIBLE time with antibiotics that burned my pouch something awful and only milk helped...but didn't help too much. My dermatologist (the antibiotic prescriber) gave me a time released antibiotic which fixed everything. But still wondering if antacids can help us. Have any answers? :confused_smile:

Where did you get your bracelet and charms? I have found some on the web, but they tend to be very expensive. Any websites you could pass along? Thank you and good luck everyone!!! Kelley

Since I was banded in August '10, I have had periods of an odd sweet taste for no apparent reason. I have searched "sweet taste", "odd sweet taste", etc. in this forum and on the net but haven't found any information. I have read about Ketosis, but that causes a metallic taste, not sweet. I have a doctors appointment in a few weeks, so I check with her, but in the meantime, thought I'd ask here. Thanks and good luck everyone! Kelley