I was banded in June. I have noticed that I have been getting what looks like hives on my arms. Has anyone who has been banded have any input on this. I thought perhaps it was something that I'm eating or not eating- or even the protein drink (which I hope not as I LOVE my protein drink).

I haven't been banded yet, but have had hives more times then I can count and it was usually from something in the environment. Make a list of all the new foods, cleaners, vitamins, makeup, shampoos,, etc.. anything that you have used or eaten that is different.. If you think it is the protein shakes, try a different one just for a few days and see if that helps.. Its very annoying, but if you let it go it can get worse.. I went through a spell with it and I got to a point where I was having trouble breathing,, come to find out it was a certain type of cleaner we were using in our new softpool.. Hope you figure it out,, its really annoying!!

I was banded in June. I have noticed that I have been getting what looks like hives on my arms. Has anyone who has been banded have any input on this. I thought perhaps it was something that I'm eating or not eating- or even the Protein drink (which I hope not as I LOVE my protein drink).

Hmmmm...a love affair with a Protein Drink? I want one of those What protein are you using?

It sounds like an allergy, so there must be something new that you have been exposed to and I doubt it has anything directly to do with the band. Definitely pay attention to new things you have been in contact with or ingesting. Benadryl works great but I swear it puts me to sleep. For some reason Benadryl seems to work like a sleeping pill for me.