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My dr. says to eat the protein first. When there is mostly protein in my system, it causes me the same problem. I'm not sure there is an answer for that. I had my gallbladder out in Nov. then the band in March. I never know from one day to the next if I'm going to be running for the bathroom or so clogged up that I can't go. I know...tmi, but it is the facts of life. Slim-Fast drinks and protein bars really "gas" me up some days and I have to be close to the bathroom other days, so that is not my solution either. I do drink them and eat them occasionally and I'm always in a hurry, so those are quick and easy for me.

I was banded in March 2007. I have had only 2 fills. Since this last fill I've found that I cannot eat in the morning. By the afternoon, I can seem to eat more, like at lunch. Then by the evening, I can even eat more then. Is any one else experiencing this?

what is quickslim30?

Actually, mine was not from the lap-band, but from my heital hernia repair. There is a nerve in the diaphragm that was stitched in the repair. My dr. told me that on Thursday when I went for my 2 week check up. The pain is still there somewhat, but nothing like it was. He said that when that was healed, the pain would go away.

Way to go!

AMEN! The more you know, the better off you'll be. Even if it doesn't happen, at least you were warned ahead of time, and are not suprised if it does.

I not only had lap band, but I had to have a heital hernia repaired as well. Mine was hereditary like my mother's. It was attached to my heart and had to be cut away from the sac. The dr. said he lost 4lbs during my surgery from sweating. He told me he would not be doing anymore of those. He said that he would cut, let my heart beat, then cut, heart beat. I think it scared him enough that he doesn't want to attempt those anymore. Mine was the second one he had done. My mother's was the first. I do feel good. I went back to work (school teacher) today. We were on spring break last week, so I had my surgery last Monday. What a way to spend spring break, ugh? I thought that I would be well recovered and skinnier by summer break by doing it then:) My dr. told me I could have anything that would go through a straw. I did just clear liquids the first couple of days. Then I went to low-carb Slim Fast. It has 20 g of protein per can. This is the most protein I've found. My dr. said it was good to drink those for the nutrients and protein. Then, about Thursday, I had cheddar cheese soup (canned) with milk. I made it thin enough to go through the straw. That was a pretty good change. I've also done milk shakes. Some I've made at home, others I've gotten at Burger King and Sonic. The ones I made at home was about Wednesday or Thursday. I took the chill off of them in the microwave. The ones from BK and Sonic, I just sort of held in my mouth to kind of "warm it up" before I swallowed it. My dr. told me no popsicles for about a week or so. He didn't want me having anything too hot or too cold. Something with the lining around the stomach slothing off. Which then would not heal properly. Today, which is Monday and 8 days after my surgery, I did the milk with cream of chicken soup for supper. That was even better. I was careful not to get a big hunk of chicken. That could cause a problem. I weighed this morning and was down 6 pounds! I wore pants to school today that I've not worn in a couple of years. That is a GREAT FEELING!The only thing that has bothered me is the pain in my left shoulder. There is a nerve that is somewhere around or in the diaphragm that is stitched to the lap band. It runs all the way up to the neck and shoulder area. When that heals, it is suppose to stop hurting. It is somewhat better now, but I'll be glad when it is completely gone. I'm still taking the pain meds for that, not my stomach. As far as sleeping, I can only sleep on my back or my right side. If I try my left side, it feels like gravity is pulling on that area and it hurts. I've just stayed in those two positions, so far. Another thing that is happening from not chewing, is my teeth get that "scummy" feeling on them by about mid afternoon. When I get home, I go straight in to brush my teeth because I can't stand that feeling. I chew gum, but that has not helped with that. I need to find some "dental" gum and see if that would help. I go to see him on Thursday. I guess he'll update me on what I can eat then. I hope that I've given you some tips and didn't just ramble on. I learn something new each day, it seems. I hope you do very well on this journey:) Keep in touch:)

No one told me about the left shoulder pain after surgery. I had my surgery last Monday 3-26. When I woke up, it was not my tummy that hurt--but my left shoulder. The doc said it was because of the diaphragm being stitched to the stomach pouch and there is a nerve located there. My shoulder and neck pain has been much more than my stomach. You might want to get a heating pad. I used it, but it didn't seem to help much. The pain medicine, Loritab liquid, I have taken has been for the neck and shoulder--not my stomach area. Just be ready. Get your prescriptions filled before your surgery. Some places have to order the liquid. It might take a few days for them to get it.

My BMI was at 37 before I lost 16lbs. When I went back before the surgery, I was actually at 34 BMI. I had my surgery on Monday, 3-26-07, weighing in on my scales at 227.5. Wednesday when I got home, I was at 233.5 (fluid). Today is Friday and I'm at 223.5. :clap2: I've been drinking the low-carb Slim-Fast. The doc said I could drink anything that would go through a straw. So I've stocked up on those. They have 20 grams of Protein each! If you don't get the protein in, you have a greater risk of losing your hair.:faint: My goal is to lose to about 165. I hope that I can do it! Did anyone have the left shoulder pain? Mine has been horrible. The dr. said it was the nerve in the diaphragm that was stitched around the band causing the pain. I sure hope it heals quickly! It is so bad at times that I could cry.:cry

My left shoulder felt like I had surgery on it instead of my stomach! I called the doc and he said that it was the nerve in the diaphragm that is stitched around the band causing the pain. He said that after the stitches had healed, it should go away. This was something that he had not told me before the surgery. I wish I had of known. I am taking the pain meds for that pain, instead of my stomach.

did anyone that has had the surgery NOT have to do the clear liquids before the diet? if so, how did that work out for you?

I did mine through Care Credit. We also used this for our daughter's braces. It was a big help. You have so many months with no interest--I think it is 18. If you need longer, then there is an APR. It was a really big help for me. I'll have my surgery on Monday, 3-26-07. If it hadn't been for Care Credit, I'm not sure I would have been able to have the surgery.

I, too, have been reluctant to "tell" anyone about my lap band surgery. I will have mine on Monday, 3-26-07. I have only told my immediate family not any co-workers or close friends. I feel like they will try to talk me out of it and focus on the dangers, instead of the weight loss and the greater health I will have. I probably will have to tell, eventually, but I live in a small town. When one person knows, EVERYONE in the community will know. I just really don't want to deal with that right now. I want to concentrate on my surgery, recovery, and new way of life. I am doing this for ME--no one else. So in my opinion, it is none of anyone's business, except for the people it will affect--my family. When the time arises, I will probably let the secret out, but as for now, that is what it will be.

Anxious to have the lap band done. Scheduled for March 26. Hope all goes well. Logged on here to get some do's and don'ts that I might not have thought about.:faint: