I had my surgery on October 1st and I am ready to at least walk on the treadmill or the elliptical. I also have the richard simmons tapes. I think that the walk tapes are really good! I dont want to hurt anything inside or push too soon. does anybody know when it a good time. I haven't had any complications with the surgery so I think that I am good to work out. What do you all think?

Hello I was banded on Oct 7,2008 and when I asked my Dr he said that I could do it when I felt I was ready and I have already started walking and I feel fine.

Your Dr. should have given you the answer to this question. For me, my Dr. said just walking daily for the first 2 weeks then I could resume other exercises in moderation. I was also instructed to not lift, tug, push or pull anything beyond 20 lbs. for 2 weeks. Good luck.

oh wonderful! im i have lost about 11 lbs since the surgery but i want to make that double. lololol i will start when i get home today. thanks

yeah, I just didnt ask him. I feel ready to walk.

Did you not get a manual? I have a pretty big manual my Dr. gave me so feel free to ask me anything and if I don't know I'll refer to my manual. Go ahead a take a nice walk today and enjoy it.

yeah, I just didnt ask him. I feel ready to walk.

no, i didnt get a manual. i need to find a good source of protein. know of any?

I just sent you a WEALTH of information via Private Message. Be sure to check them out.

no, i didnt get a manual. i need to find a good source of protein. know of any?

Hi I was banded Oct 13th and have been using "shooters" as my main protein source. They come in a large test tube and either are 45g or 42g in the 3.1 oz tube. I have ones made by IDS called New Whey Liquid Protein and CNP called Liquid Protein. These were recommended at our support group and I have found them very helpful. They can be found at GNC and other vitamin stores.

yes thank you , i pasted to my wordpad and sent it to my email at home so that i can print it out, i dont have a printer in my office. thank you so much.

how much are the shooters, and how many come in the packet?

At GNC they are either 3.59 or 3.99 in my area depending on which you buy. At a local vitamin shop they were 3.59. Seems to be a consistant price. Good Luck!

I forgot to add that is for one "shooter".