*knock on wood* I'm a little sore and tired, but otherwise fine. No gas pain at all. I lost 9 pounds on the pre-op diet and need to lose 90 lbs altogether. Good luck all!

I got mine on the 18th as well...same here...no gas pains...just abdomen muscle pain :-)

Also banded on the 18th and doing well. How are you guys getting your protein in? I'm having a hard time getting all the liquids down much less worry about the protein.

Today is my first day of non clear liquids, but I started with greek yogurt that I mixed with 2 tbsp skim milk to thin and stirred in some no flavor Unjury protein powder. For snack I had a muscle milk chocolate. Total = 54 g of protein.

I also got banded on May 18th. Sore and alot of gas pain. Very tired. What is a good protein shake. THe one I have is awful!

I was banded on the 16th.. I am still a little tired and nauseated, and DEFINITELY having a problem getting my protein. I had a little bit of gas pain the day after, but nothing too bad. I just feel... pressure? in my stomach. Like, I swallowed a blown up balloon~haha. The shake I am *trying* to drink (and I had in my pre-op diet and enjoyed) is made by GNC. It's called Total Lean. They have Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry... I have the chocolate. To me, it's just like chocolate milk- and it has 25g of protein/bottle. Pre-Op, it's all I had. I loved it! Now, I am struggling to drink more than 2 sips without gagging. What's going on?

I was banded on the 16th.. I am still a little tired and nauseated, and DEFINITELY having a problem getting my Protein. I had a little bit of gas pain the day after, but nothing too bad. I just feel... pressure? in my stomach. Like, I swallowed a blown up balloon~haha. The shake I am *trying* to drink (and I had in my pre-op diet and enjoyed) is made by GNC. It's called Total Lean. They have chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry... I have the chocolate. To me, it's just like chocolate milk- and it has 25g of protein/bottle. Pre-Op, it's all I had. I loved it! Now, I am struggling to drink more than 2 sips without gagging. What's going on?

I also am having a problem with shakes i enjoyed prior to surgery!! I think my tastebuds changed or something. I also have a horrible taste in my mouth all the time, the nurse said that's probably from the meds. I'm trying to not take the pain meds anymore, only at bedtime but I still have the taste. Everything starts to taste the same too. ARGHH this is so frustrating!! I'm down 4 lbs since surgery on Wed so I shouldn't complain but i'm worried I'm not getting the protein that I need!

I also am having a problem with shakes i enjoyed prior to surgery!! I think my tastebuds changed or something. I also have a horrible taste in my mouth all the time, the nurse said that's probably from the meds. I'm trying to not take the pain meds anymore, only at bedtime but I still have the taste. Everything starts to taste the same too. ARGHH this is so frustrating!! I'm down 4 lbs since surgery on Wed so I shouldn't complain but i'm worried I'm not getting the Protein that I need!

I finally got down about 4oz of shake this morning. I had to force myself, and I still gagged afterwards, but now I feel much better. I felt very dizzy and lightheaded this morning, and I actually passed out on Wednesday... so I know that I have to make myself get the protein in. I have to go back to work Monday, so I better get things on track! Hopefully I can keep the protein going steady today and get some nutrients in my body!

I was banded on May 13th, and I make sure I get 60g of protein a day. In the morning I make an 8oz protein shack with skim milk thats 28g of protein, it may take me 2 to 3 hours to drink it. Then for the rest of the day, I went to the vitamin shop and brought Isopure grape frost is pretty good, I sip on that and that is 20oz, 160cal, and 40g of protein. Right now I now my calories are low but I was told the most important thing in the beging is make sure you get your protein. Best of luck to everyone.

I was banded on May 18th also. I'm lucky I didn't have much incision pain and the gas pain was minimal. I have to be on clear liquids for a week before I can go to full liquids. I'm not having any problems swallowing my liquids. The protein shakes I'm on are called Necter. I really like the cappiccino one. Another good one is called Matrix Milk Chocolate by Syntrax its really good. Taste just like chocolate milk.

I was banded on May 18th also! Glad so many are on the mark with me, now we're set...so let's go! Except it's not a sprint but more like a marathon, we will endure to the end, our prize will be our health, strength, and personal reinventions!

Gas pain - moderate

Abdomen pain - moderately so

Protein intake - I just started taking A New Whey protein shots - 42g of pure protein, no carbs, no sugar!

Banded on the 18th too Guess that was a good day! Absolutely no pain here Haven't been drinking my protein shakes because the thought makes me feel sick. I need to start drinking them though so I don't end up losing my hair. My hair's my "money maker" considering I'm a cosmetologist. Anyway, good luck with your journey!!