ican_rachel

In regards to the water drinking, I have always been kind of a chugger in drinking water and am still able to drink water "normally". I think it kind of depends on you and what you can handle. I just started off slowly and then just started drinking it kind of like I used too and I'm only a little over 4 weeks post-op.

I was banded on March 11 and all they allowed me to do was walk either outside or on the treadmill for 4 weeks and as soon as my incisions healed I could start swimming laps (I started 3wks after surgery). I didn't like just walking so to compromise because they told me not to lift more than 10lbs for 4wks also, I just raised the incline on the treadmill. You need to make sure your getting enough protein so your stomach can heal. For my protein shakes I use a 6 oz containeer of Fat Free greek yogurt (any flavor), a scoop of chocolate protein powder, packet of no sugar added chocolate or vanilla carnations instant breakfast, 1/3 cup of skim milk, and 1/4 cup of OJ and combine it in the blender. It doesn't taste to bad and has about 30 grams of protein in it. This is what I have for breakfast every morning and it seems to be enough.