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Hello, I got banded on 2/21/12. Im down over 30 pounds from the surgery and an additional 15 from the pre op diet. I am 40 years old and im starting to notice a decrease in my testosterone since my surgery. I don't know whether it's from the whole food change (i've totally cut red meat) or the lack of resistence training (i;ll be heading back to the gym in about 2 weeks when the doctor gives his clearance). Is there any suppliments that could help give me that extra boost for when i start hitting the free weights again? Also, has anyone found a good post op workout to help build overall strength? Thanks!

You are in the healing process for at least 6 weeks. My doctor told me no ab work and no weight lifting. Walking and cycling will work your core without directly impacting your stomach area. Just let your body be your guide and take a break or slow it down when you start to feel soreness.

I go on the 26th also, Not looking forward to it for one reason...I still get "charley horse" muscle spasms in my stomach and the doctor asks the patients to do a leg lift so he could find the port. Im just hoping that my ab muscles behave! I hope he gives me a choice for how much he could fill because I often find myself starving, especially when doing more activity. Thanks for the information and the confidence booster!

What danielle said! Protein is essential in the healing process for at least 6 weeks and essential in your lap band diet. I felt bad too while I was on clear liquid but I had a big rebound when I was allowed to eat real food and protein!

Thanks for the advice! Im scheduled to see my regular doctor in a few weeks and i'll have him test me. My biggets concern is that i'll be returning to work shortly and my job requires me to maintain some of my strength (I work in law enforcement). I agree with the fact that some of the weight I lost has been muscle. I'm hoping that through my new lifestyle and eating that it will come back (and be much more noticible than before).

Hello! Being slightly computer clumsy, I clicked on the stars button to rate my surgeon (He was a 5 out of 5). Unfortunately, the vote registered a 3 out of 5 instead. How can I change this? I was unable to find a moderator button under the surgeon's page and have been unable to re-enter the vote. Any information to update this would be great! Thanks!