PrincessNitaJ

Probiotics have been a huge help for me in getting my system going again. I was banded 5/30. I get the capsules and pour the powder in a little juice. Also papaya extract... Chewable tablets you can get at Walmart... Help with digestion and stuck episodes. Learned that from the veterans on YouTube. unjury Protein has been my best friend and liquid pasteurized egg whites.... chocolate protein, few pumps of egg whites, instant coffee, Water and/or almond milk = lots protein and full for hours!

Hi guys - I am almost a week post op - and was having a hard time with my Protein. The sugar free Protein drinks are horrid, with a bad aftertaste. I heard about unjury www.unjury.com before my surgery and ordered a sample pack. It came yesterday...and OMG - it is a life savor! The protein is 21g and 2g Sugar - it actually tastes good. The chocolate taste like chocolate milk with no horrible aftertaste. The prize though is the chicken Soup flavor - I mixed it in with a cup of chicken noodle soup and it add a great richness to it PLUS 21G of protein! It would even be good on its own. So if you are struggling...definitely check on out Unjury...get the sample pack so you can try it all out...its going to make things ALOT easier for me Wanted to share! Nita

I feel the exact same way - I am drinking alot...but input doesnt seem to match the output ;/

I feel you guys on the scale. I think I am going to ban myself from it for the first few weeks until my 1st fill appointment.

It's the gas in your cavity not your stomach. My anesthesiologist told me that gas X won't help that... You have to walk and move so the Co2 can dissipate into your muscles. I was banded 5/30...and still have those pains. Hydrocodone and the heating pad have been my friends. I try to do extra walking and light activities once my pain meds kick in so it doesn't hurt as much.

It's the gas in your cavity not your stomach. My anesthesiologist told me that gas X won't help that... You have to walk and move so the Co2 can dissipate into your muscles. I was banded 5/30...and still have those pains. Hydrocodone and the heating pad have been my friends. I try to do extra walking and light activities once my pain meds kick in so it doesn't hurt as much.

It's the gas in your cavity not your stomach. My anesthesiologist told me that gas X won't help that... You have to walk and move so the Co2 can dissipate into your muscles. I was banded 5/30...and still have those pains. Hydrocodone and the heating pad have been my friends. I try to do extra walking and light activities once my pain meds kick in so it doesn't hurt as much.

It's the gas in your cavity not your stomach. My anesthesiologist told me that gas X won't help that... You have to walk and move so the Co2 can dissipate into your muscles. I was banded 5/30...and still have those pains. Hydrocodone and the heating pad have been my friends. I try to do extra walking and light activities once my pain meds kick in so it doesn't hurt as much.

It's the gas in your cavity not your stomach. My anesthesiologist told me that gas X won't help that... You have to walk and move so the Co2 can dissipate into your muscles. I was banded 5/30...and still have those pains. Hydrocodone and the heating pad have been my friends. I try to do extra walking and light activities once my pain meds kick in so it doesn't hurt as much.

Determine if you are like group workouts or doing something solo. Definitely explore your free options... And meetup.com has great fitness groups that are local to your area as well. Bonus tip.. Check out living social and Groupon for offers from local gyms, Bootcamp and personal trainers. You can get some great deals to kick start your program.

Hello all! My day is tomorrow! It is surreal. I've been on liquids and purees for 5 days, and did surprisingly well. So nervous, but I know it will be ok. Its been more a mental journey these past few weeks than anything. When you pay attention to the amount of times you want junk fook, or fast food, or just eating due to head hunger – you realize how much food has control. It is insane! This morning I realized that I would be stronger than food…because I was more important than a cheeseburger, Pasta dish, or McDonalds. And though it sounds petty…its so true. Looking for some other banders to walk this journey with

Made it! Evening went great... So sore

Made it! Evening went great... So sore

Just breathe - all will be ok! See you on the other side

I'm keeping myself busy tonight - cleaning the house so I have a calm environment to come home to tomorrow. And drinking lots of water!!!

Good luck to you I'm at 9:15...*fingers crossed*

I'm with you tomorrow - Good luck! See you on the other side

My surgery is on the 30th too!! I know the feeling! We can do this!!

Hello all - I keep reading peoples stories, and the one theme that continues to pop up is that the band is a tool...which I get, but i also hear that its really the person doing the work not the band? Is the band really just an expensive accoutability partner? In my head, I keep telling myself, you can control the amount that you eat...you dont need this. But the reality sets in...if you could control it...you wouldnt be over 200lbs in the first place. I guess I am trying to level set my expectations and mindset. Is the lap band quite simply a safe guard for Portion Control?

I'm set to get banded 5/30...will start preop on the 25th but will probably start earlier. All the feedback here is great!

Just wondering - where are the guidelines posted? I'm new here...

And thats what I figured - I will need to saddle up and put in the work. In my mind, this is by no means a quick fix. I can diet and exercise with the best of them, but something always happens to derail me..and I give into it, going back to my old habbits. Not with this - the decline won't be as easy. And I think knowing that my fiance and few friends know that I have it - if I start to go left, I am sure they won't have a problem "reminding me" of my LB.

Great way to think about it!

Hello all - New here! My date is 5/30. Looking forward to joining you guys in the journey! Loving the info on this site.! PrincessNita