Hey I have some quick questions (quick cause the gas pains are quite uncomfortable and I don't want to be on the computer long).

1. I added some unflavored Protein mix to my apple juice but it made the mixture a little thicker. Is this ok or should I not worry about protein tonight?

2. Did anyone else have leg pain? My calves are sore like I had leg cramps but my surgeon checked them and said it was no problem, so I was just curious.

3. Gee I had more but I need to walk or something now. But if you know the other answers, please let me konw thanks!!!

Oh, an update on my progress can be read at findingwhisler.blogspot.com

Tons and tons of Gas-X worked wonders for me. The leg cramps you shoul keep an eye on. Doctors worry about DVT (especially in overweight people after surgery) and leg cramps or pain could be a symptom. If your dr. said its okay then just keep an eye on it. The protein sounds good to me. Good Luck and keep walking!

Lana

hi,

congrats on being banded!

1 - maybe dilute the apple juice/protein mix with some Water to make it more 'liquidy'

2 - no leg pain, does the walking help?

3 - great job! walk, walk walk those gas pains away!

i cant believe you are posting 10 hours post op!! i was snooooooozing for quite a while (think days - not hours)

Congratulations on your surgery mypov

...gas pains are the worst!!! GasX sounds great unfortunately I didn't have access to it when I was post op.

...re leg pains...keep an eye on them drs do worry about blood clots etc have they given you pressure stockings for your legs? I had to wear mine for 24 hrs

...yes girl you got it walk, walk, walk...that is the best thing for your breathing, for your legs, and even you gas pains...

I hope you recover well...keep us posted.

becky

Hi I also had horrible leg pain so much so that I went back to my surgeon the next day and he did a leg ultrasound just to rule out blood clots..

They hurt really bad for the first day the second they were a little bit better but by the third day all was well again..

I hope you feel better soon

Welcome to Band Land! Walking helps with the cramps and the prevention of blood clots, so keep walking. As for the thickness, my doctor told me I could have anything that would fit through a straw, but don't use a straw.

Good luck!

Yes, you can add unflavored protein to your apple juice. It is good to get your protein in. You can either do that or make a shake. Anything that fits through a straw is considered liquid. I don't know much about the leg cramps but probably a good idea to drink a lot of fluid for that. Good luck to you.

Hey guys, thanks for all your help and advice.

The leg pain is gone thankfully. I really think they were just in an awkward position or something after surgery but no pain left in them now.

Walking really does help too- my gas pain is mild but every now and then it starts to start up a little so as soon as I walk I feel much better.

As for the apple juice, I ended up emailing the dietician at the surgery center (got a reply in 20 minutes woohoo!!) and she said that they'd really like me to stick to only see-through liquids and I should use things like Isopure that already come premixed and still clear. Oh well, on Saturday I start fuller liquids and can use my Protein powders and stuff then.

Again, thanks for all the info!!!