Stargurrl*

I am newly banded and was throwing around the idea of protein bars b/c shakes really aren't convenient while I'm working. Any ideas or opinions....thanks : )

Thanks Hiddn....I'll look into those bars as a treat : )

I can use take shakes to work, its just not always convenient. I'm 3 weeks out and I like pure protein bars, choc/peanut butter and its 20 grams protein per bar. They're soft-ish....I mean chewy.

Congrats Rick I was just banded 2/14. You'll do great : )

So glad you're feeling better. I haven't had a fill yet so I couldn't really help. Good Luck

I had really bad gas too and pain in my left shoulder blade. My surgery was on the 14th and the gas pains just let up yesterday and more so today. Apparently they pump your abdomen full of gas when they do the surgery and it just has to work its way out. Walking, heating pads and gas meds helped me a lot. I hear people on here all the time complaining of gas after surgery. As for the shoulder pain I think that's gas pockets that settle I know I had one settle right in the left shoulder blade. I was not happy Feel better soon : )

Hey Gina I had the same issue my doc said if I wasn't smoke free he wouldn't touch me. I quit cold turkey on 12/14 and had my surgery 2/14. After the first few days I was fine and didn't look back. I REALLY wanted the band so I guess that's why. Good for you! Jamie

So I was banded on 2/14 and the gas pains are getting worse the further out I am. What gives?

I was banded on 2-14 and I'm really sore and gassy! I can't wait for this gas to go away : ) Good luck all

These pains have me doubled over. And one is on the top of my shoulder/side of neck if that makes sense. : (

So Monday is my surgery....I not really nervous just excited. I think I have everything ready that I'll need but was wondering about vitamins. My doc said centrum chewables are fine but I've been hearing a lot about opurity band vitamins. Anyone take special band vitamins??? Any input is appreciated.

Thank you : )

Sophinator I've been feeling the exact same way since my first consult and tomorrow is my surgery....I really hope this passes. I had to quit smoking too so between that and not eating my fav foods I was in mourning...seriously. fingers crossed

Good luck to u too! Hopefully ill post tomorrow : )

Thanks so much : ) I'm so excited

CONGRATS! That is awesome : )

Congrats! I go Monday morning @ Virtua Marlton

I hope everything works out for you. I'm sure you'll do great : )

That has to be a record! Lol. Congratulations!

That's great! Thanks for sharing your success : )

Good luck tomorrow! You'll do great : )

So my surgery is scheduled....valentines day! I'm so happy but I wish it was sooner : )

Congrats! : )

Congrats you'll do great!