Hi everyone, I have been browsing your website for days. It's full of knowlekge.

I was banded friday and the gas is still killing me plus I hanv't had a bm since thurs. nite before surg. Is this normal? Also, i can only get down 1 bottle of water in a day. I've been trying to walk, but probably not enough. I was going to go back to work today but put it off one more day.

Txdani are you still drinking your protein shakes? Protein helps with your bloodsugar and will keep your energy up. If you can eat a cheesestick during work but chew chew chew.

Teresa,

I had a Protein shake today from smoothie King. I just cant seem to drink the slimfast shakes anymore, they are almost too sweet. Do you have any good suggestions on any shake ideas?

What a difference a day makes!!! I felt so much better today and one reason I think is because I actually got some creamed soup and a shake down. I think my body was hungry. Yesterday was such an awful day at work. I came home and cried and thought what have I done, but today was much better. I think I am not really sure what quanity of Protein Shakes, Soups etc. I am susposed to eat. Any input would be helpful

Gas pains are so much better too!!

dani

I'm with you on the protein shakes being too sweet, plus they have such a "processed" taste! It seems like everything is sweet--yogurt, jello, pudding, shakes.

I just keep thinking that it's just a temporary thing and so far it hasn't been too bad, just boring.

Colleen

Dani and Colleen,

Try Carnation Instant Breakfast (Blue Box). If you are drinking a lot of other drinks like broth ir soups don't worry about not getting in all your water. I didn't either but I made sure I was getting enough liquids in not to dehydrate. Hope you are better today.