hello I am just starting my journey, i havent been banded yet, i am a massage therapist and 65 yrs old. i am ready to get healthy, My PCP has recommended i get banded and it would help my health issues. i have been searching for Whey Protein with aspertane. If anyone knows of one that has no sugar and no aspertane i would appreciate a shout out. thank you and God Bless:redface:

Hi dee, welcome to lapbandtalk. There is a lot of information to be read here and a lot of people to chat up. Good luck in your journey!

thank you for your reply, i am type 2 diabetic and i just hope my sugar does not bottom out the first two weeks after my surgery with all liquid of sugar free

thank you for your reply, i am type 2 diabetic and i just hope my sugar does not bottom out the first two weeks after my surgery with all liquid of sugar free

Hi Dee, My name is Karen and I was just banded 6/3/09. Like you, I had type II diabetes. Believe it or not, since two days before the surgery, I have not needed to take any of my diabetic medication. My sugar levels were monitered around the clock in the hospital and when I got home and was on the liquids I tested my level often. No need for the medication. However, not taking my diabetic medication was the advice of my doctor. He said because I will not be eating anywhere as many carbs, I should not need my meds and he was right. As of today, it has been a whole month and no diabetic medication. Good luck and keep me posted.

wow thank you Karen, that would be wonderful not to have to take metformin anymore. good luck on your new journey

thank you all that replied, this group is very special and it takes each other to help one another, i am so glad i found yall

Welcome Dee. Make sure you talk to your dr. about being diabetic. They will be able to give you the best advise. Good luck on your journey.

ok will do, thank you very much

Hello fellow bandsters. I'm "Yo" and I was banded on June 16, 2009. I lost 8.5 lbs on the 2 week pre-op diet and I've lost 6 lbs post-op. So, a total of 14.5 lbs. I'm having difficulty getting the recommended amount of protein each day. I do have the protein shakes and they taste fine, I just can't drink the whole glass at one time. This is my first time "reaching out" to fellow "lap-banders".......I've been in agonizing PAIN of my left shoulder since my procedure!!!! I'm scheduled to return to work on Monday, June 29th and I truly hope I'll be able to perform my duties. I've been applying a mentholated ointment and heating pad to help resolve my pain. Is there anyone out there who was recently "banded" who has had this type of excruciating pain? What did you do to help resolve it? Is a 6 lb weight loss with-in a "good" range for 11 days post-op??

i have been doing a lot of readying. i am scheduled to be banded in aug. i read that lying on your back can help releave the pain in shoulder and the protein drink. drink 4-6oz every 4 hours to give you enough protein. Dee

congrats on your loss

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Hello fellow bandsters. I'm "Yo" and I was banded on June 16, 2009. I lost 8.5 lbs on the 2 week pre-op diet and I've lost 6 lbs post-op. So, a total of 14.5 lbs. I'm having difficulty getting the recommended amount of protein each day. I do have the protein shakes and they taste fine, I just can't drink the whole glass at one time. This is my first time "reaching out" to fellow "lap-banders".......I've been in agonizing PAIN of my left shoulder since my procedure!!!! I'm scheduled to return to work on Monday, June 29th and I truly hope I'll be able to perform my duties. I've been applying a mentholated ointment and heating pad to help resolve my pain. Is there anyone out there who was recently "banded" who has had this type of excruciating pain? What did you do to help resolve it? Is a 6 lb weight loss with-in a "good" range for 11 days post-op??

Hello Yo. I understand about how hard it is in the first few weeks to get it all down Just be patient. In about another week you should be able to start drinking more of your shakes at 1 time. Or just every couple of hrs. Drink some. Try Gas-X strips for the pain in your shoulder and walk a lot. Sounds like gas pains. The gas might have settled in your shoulder. maybe do shoulder rounds. Where you shrug your shoulders in circles. Good luck with your journey

Hello fellow bandsters. I'm "Yo" and I was banded on June 16, 2009. I lost 8.5 lbs on the 2 week pre-op diet and I've lost 6 lbs post-op. So, a total of 14.5 lbs. I'm having difficulty getting the recommended amount of Protein each day. I do have the protein shakes and they taste fine, I just can't drink the whole glass at one time. This is my first time "reaching out" to fellow "lap-banders".......I've been in agonizing PAIN of my left shoulder since my procedure!!!! I'm scheduled to return to work on Monday, June 29th and I truly hope I'll be able to perform my duties. I've been applying a mentholated ointment and heating pad to help resolve my pain. Is there anyone out there who was recently "banded" who has had this type of excruciating pain? What did you do to help resolve it? Is a 6 lb weight loss with-in a "good" range for 11 days post-op??

Hello Yo. I understand about how hard it is in the first few weeks to get it all down Just be patient. In about another week you should be able to start drinking more of your shakes at 1 time. Or just every couple of hrs. Drink some. Try Gas-X strips for the pain in your shoulder and walk a lot. Sounds like gas pains. The gas might have settled in your shoulder. maybe do shoulder rounds. Where you shrug your shoulders in circles. Good luck with your journey

Dear "gone4ever",

Thanks so much for the advice, which I will most definitely follow, and thank you for the words of encouragement. I greatly appreciate it!!!

Ms. Yo

Starting weight: 226.5 lbs // Goal Weight: 150 lbs:thumbup:

Pre-Op weight: 218 lbs

11 days post-op weight: 212 lbs:tt2:

Ms. Yo,

Before my surgery, I was given a photo of a person kneeling down and leaning on their forearms, so that their hind end was sticking up in the air. They told me that a lot of the time, the carbon dioxide gets trapped behind the shoulder just like gone 4 ever suggested. They said that by sticking your rear in the air, the gas moves that way to escape via "tooting".

Dear Mary1959,

LOL!!!! I'm gonna try it!!!!! whatever works......the pain I've been experiencing with my left shoulder and neck has been AWFUL!!!!! I even tried Children's liquid Motrin and Liquid Tylenol! In addition to the mentholated sports creams/ointments and heating pad!!! So, "thanks" Mary! I appreciate any input which will help alleviate my pain.

Ms. Yo

Starting Weight: 226.5 lbs // Goal Weight: 150 lbs

Pre-Op Weight: 218 lbs

11 days post-op: 212 lbs

Hi to everyone. I'm posting for the firs time on this forum, and after lots and lots of reading and thinking and more reading I've decided to start my serious quest into getting a lap band. I've talked it over with friends and relatives and some think it's a bad idea, some think its the way to go. I know I want to get it because I NEED to lose this excess baggage that I've been carrying on me for the better part of my life. I know I need it because I've tried every conceivable diet, some pills...exercise... and cannot keep the weight off for more than a couple of months at a time. I know that this is my only hope now, surgery. I want to think the lap band is the best option for me although I've also looked into the gastric sleeve and the pros and the cons are hard to weigh. I would like to be able to talk to more people that have had both......I tend to prefer the band because the stomach cutting makes me a little nervous.

I'm glad I found this forum and hopefully I can make a few friends that can help me and accompany me on this what seems to be a difficult journey. Thanks for reading my post all and have a great weekend.

Jeannie:rolleyes2: