NJMommy2Four

Wow! Thanks everyone. It defiantly seems like what you have all described. I did ask the Dr about it, he said the mucous is too thick to go through the band. I am taking Zyrtec to help with post nasal issues hoping it will help. But generally when I get sick (or need to clear the tube) I am getting the slime. And recently I noticed it was happening more when I first get up. I'm gonna try the hot liquids first thing and see if that helps. I haven't wrapped myself around the Protein shake yet. But I'm guessing this is going to have to be added to by daily diet. My nutritionist said she prefer I eat my protein not drink it. But as I am eating a lot less I know I am not getting my daily protein amounts in.

I'm having the same issue. If I try to eat anything with subsistence in the morning or when I first get up I am getting sick!

I am noticing I am having the most trouble when trying to eat in the morning. I have also been having a problem with mucus. When I am getting sick , most of the time I am throwing up mucus that has trapped the food I ate. Also things I could eat a few months ago I can't eat without problems now. But again most of the time the mucus is the problem. Is anyone else having issues like this?

At GNC they suggested adding a banana to the shakes to help with flavor or my BF's doctor suggested to get the plain Protein powder and add it to Gatorade. Now he is having hydration issues so he told him to use the regular Gatorade but the G2 is low calorie and low in all the bad stuff, and I'm sure you can add it to other beverages that you like. v8 light? v8 smoothie light? diet drinks? I like the Vitamin Water XXX zero and Propel Zero (grape). again good luck, you just have to figure out what works for you. I think the company Bariatric Choice will send you one sample of their products.

PureProtein sold at Walmart $20 big giant container. My BF was drinking them before his gastric sleeve surgery. Online they have premade shakes in all different flavors. Cookies n Cream, Mint, Choc, Vanilla

my Dr numbs with lidocain first then does the port while looking under fluoroscopy. He doesn't believe in doing it blind. But as mentioned before all Doctors are different. It takes about five minutes. I was so scared when I had my first too. You'll do great!! Good Luck!!

It's almost been 4 months since my banding. I had one fill in January and I have only lost 20 lbs. Is anyone else at a Standstill with their weight loss? I had some Insurance issues so I can't go for another fill until March. I've also bee having some sick issues? Food seems to be backing up, but I think I am eating to fast and its making me get sick. There is also a mucus issue. Trying not to be too graphic, but is anyone else having these issues?

Same here, trying really hard not to give into the monster!! Although when I get ravenous I get a quick slap in the face cause I get hiccups soooooo bad it hurts!! But I feel like I can eat anything. Breads and doughy things are the worst but I can eat pizza??? grilled chicken from a salad was OK but grilled chicken from McD's today gave me hiccups. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to what I can and cant eat. My nutritionist said to increase my Protein. and that I am to eat my protein not drink it. Also really stick to the not drinking with meals, It washes it out of the upper pouch. the food needs to sit in the upper pouch for an hour to help crave the hunger.

I just had my surgery Nov 7 and my son has been sick 3 times with the stomach flu since Dec 14. I got it but did not have the vomiting. My DR said if I get it to call them immediately or go to the ER if vomiting persist. The act of vomiting can slip the band and since you just had it and the sutures have not had time to heal I'd be even more careful. Hope you all get better real soon!! This flu thing sucks!! Any type!! Carol

I'm in Jersey right over the bridge, Where in NE Philly? I went to Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing in Port Richmond a few years ago.

What he meant by ATKINS is HIGH Protein. My nutritionist says the main part of the meal should be protein. And you need to eat your protein not drink it unless you have an adjustment. Protein makes you feel full longer. She said eat a salad is OK but eat salad with your protein not protein with your salad!! You need to become a meat eater, but lien meat. and leafy greens too I think? Go to the Atkins website and you can get a free sample sent out to you of some of their bars. There is also a frozen line which may give you an idea. But I'd watch the actual frozen meals because of the sodium they contain. I however, did get the chicken Alfredo one to try. Chicken (the whole chicken is good minus the skin) also cook it without the skin. Tuna (and other fish like salmon) pork loin, center cut pork chops. Greek yogurt (but this goes through quick like a liquid) I like the OIKOS strawberry and she suggested the new dannon light greek. I did not like the chiabani one. I'm just starting out and recently spoke with my nutrition nurse who gave me all these ideas. Hope it helps you too. Good Luck, you'll get yourself back to where you need to be! I'm learning this process takes a lot of patience (which I normally don't have) Carol

My surgeons assistant told me to take GAsX and it helped. When I had a previous lapro surgery that gas pain hurt for over two weeks, with the GASX this time 2-3days!! Good Luck Oh and I actually used the ones from the Dollar Tree!!!

Why is anyone being nasty on here at all. This is a place for positivity!! This is not Facebook and I dont think we are a bunch of teenagers??? Not only would I block them I'd report them!!

So I had my 6 month follow up with my cardiologist today. My family physician and surgeon required I get cleared for surgery by a cardiologist, which I did. It has been a slow start but I am DOWN 25 pounds and my hypertension is NO MORE, my BP was normal with out medication!!! I was so surprised and happy when I read the new weight on his scale. My scale broke last week so I have not been able to weigh myself since having my first fill and didn't think I had any changes. I am down at least 5lbs since my fill last Thursday!! So HAPPY!! Carol