I'm new to the forum, I just got banded on Friday, everything is going well. Finally, no leg and arm pain today. I'm getting around pretty well. Does anyone have trouble consuming 3 of the Whey protein drinks per day? I can only seem to get down 2 plus a little soup and some water once in a while. I feel full but I haven't met my quota of protein for the day.

Congrats on your surgery. Keep up the good work it will all pay off in the long run.

I was banded friday as well. Today was the first day I got 3 protein shakes down. It was tough... I think the key was that I carried the protein shake with me until it was done. Also, starting earlier in the am makes it do-able and setting an alarm to remind you to start consuming the shake that takes an hour to finish :smile: I got my first hunger feeling today... didn't like it

How are things going with you? How is the gas? I personally have been asking my boyfriend to try and burp me... gross I know... but sometimes I'm at that point

Congrats to both of you. Good luck on your journey

I was banded friday as well. Today was the first day I got 3 Protein shakes down. It was tough... I think the key was that I carried the protein shake with me until it was done. Also, starting earlier in the am makes it do-able and setting an alarm to remind you to start consuming the shake that takes an hour to finish :smile: I got my first hunger feeling today... didn't like it

How are things going with you? How is the gas? I personally have been asking my boyfriend to try and burp me... gross I know... but sometimes I'm at that point

I've had some gas but not much. My worst day was the day after when my arms and legs hurt, I felt so weak and it was difficult getting up when I'd lie down. I also took some MOM to have a BM.

Congrats! :thumbup::thumbup:

I would do what was suggested - take the Protein shake with you and drink as you walk around. It just takes some getting used to. I've had mine for 6 months and LOVE it. It's almost a blur remembering what my recovery was. I had surgery on Monday and went back to work on Thursday. I was sore but it did ease up quickly. The more you move around, the better it gets quickly. :glare:

Good luck!!! :smile: