I just had my surgery on Friday so I am still a little sore but it seems after
I drink my Protein drink I am in pain. Is that because it is telling me I am full? This is all new to me. I appreciate all answers.

And how do I get the ticker for the bottom?

And how do I get the ticker for the bottom?

I was banded on Thursday but I don't feel that pain. How much are you drinking and is your shake made thin or thick?

Hi there, congratulations on your band! Just take it easy -- if things feel too thick or are hard to swallow, just wait it out, this is a great time to learn how to really listen to your body. Right now you're still healing up. The band is about esophageal signals -- squeezes that will tell the brain when you're full. Right now you are still swollen so this is a taste of what it's like to have the band at the right fill -- enjoy it as sometimes it takes a few months to get to that place. I didn't have any protein or calorie goals post surgery -- just to listen to my body and start learning the body's signals. Follow your doctor's plan and you will do great. And we won't starve, right? We have excess stores for our body -- we've been saving up!

• My Protein shakes are thin and 11oz. I think my body is saying I am too full. I will try to do 8oz next time to see if that makes me feel better. Thank you for your responses.

Today is Saturday so you're just a day out -- don't force anything. Try warm tea, that may go down nicely. I really enjoyed Popsicles during this time. More like a half a Popsicle and I was done. I think it's easy to get caught up in the idea that we need so much protein. Right now hydration is the thing. Best wishes to you -- these early days are not easy but you are done the hard part. Keep walking, walking, sipping, sipping and sleeping.......

I didn't start back on the Protein drinks for about a week. They were just too rich and thick for me. They actually made me a little queezy. Its mostly about staying hydrated during this initial phase. and allowing yourself time to heal.