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I have also had this problem from time to time; I talked to a fellow sleever and their Dr. said that it was nerves responding to fullness in our sleeve. I googled my self to death thinking it was my spleen also but it only seems to happen afeter meals or if I have been traveling for a long time. Its more like a nagging pulling discomfort rather than a pain and it does go away if if I massage it and with Tylenol??? I hope they can figure it out for everyone.

My doc has stated that my urine is flooded with protein on the second occasion she recommended I decrease my intake due to high ketones as well. We were testing due to extensive hair loss and they determined it was due to the anesthesia. I am also shocked that the Genepro has such a small serving size; but so far it seems to work well for me.

I was simply stating that MY physician approves the use of this product as it has met MY protein requirements. Most supplements these days are not FDA approved so each to their own. This topic seems to be slamming a product they have not tried. I thought we were free to state our opinions here. I must have misunderstood. I have used this forum for info and support. Scary does not bother me but RUDE does. I won't bother anyone else on this forum with my time.

Skeptics can continue to unite...I have used this product AS MY ONLY protein supplement twice daily for months. 1 in the morning on the way to work and once before bed. I manage to average 10 grams I'm my 3 other small meals. Seems my Doc wouldn't tell me I was getting too much protein if this product was bogus. This forum is for support not to scare people.

Please don't knock a product until you have tried it. Me and three other sleevers all use Genepro EXCLUSIVELY daily. Love it in our soymilk and in our beans and cheese. It has been approved by our surgeons, and we all are well within our normal protein ranges up to 6 months post op. I will continue to use this product and feel confident in its content.

Jenadenise Yes the refried Beans are usually pretty creamy, if they aren't add a touch of chicken broth to thin them, or salsa. I put a 1/2 a scoop of GENEPRO, stir it up then add thin slices of 2% sharp cheddar on top. I got my Genepro from I'll pump you up.com. Good luck it gets better.

Have you tried some tylenol for inflammation? I did the cream of tomato Soup and cream of wheat during my puree phase. I had my VSG 11-6 and have started adding refried Beans w/ cheese a bit of salsa. OH..take gas ex chewables they saved me from being so bloated. Full for me is like pressure on my rib cage. I add GENEPRO to darn near everthing to get in my Protein, and sip, sip, sip.

I have been using GENEPRO scince I came home from the hospital 3weeks ago because the sweetness in the shakes I had pre-op make me gag now...go figure. 6am and 6pm 1 cup braums FF milk + 1/2 scoop Genepro=25G each cup and it adds 16oz to my Fluid intake. I add it to my chili, my refried Beans, cant even taste it. Some people even use it coffee *****LOVE THIS STUFF *****

I also have a drain and I am glad that I do. I have probably "drained" almost 300 CC of fluid that my body doesn't need. My Doc says it is also helpful in showing any early problems like excessive bleeding or infection. I am 5 days out and hope the alien will emerge Friday!! I also had a breathing contraption (can't remember it's tech name) to prevent pneumonia, leg cuffs in the hospital and some sent home to use during my inactive periods.

GenePro makes a pretty good unflavored that you can add to broth. I like the syntrax as well. I bought 2 cases of premier protein and was gagging at the thought of them after day 5. Nashua Nutrition has samples for 2$ a scoop. Good Luck!!! You can do it!!

You're going to LOVE donating all of your huge clothes to goodwill!! Good luck to you!!

Pardon Me!! But shame on your friend!! Be proud that you are strong enough to take hold of being obese and are doing something about it. All surgeries have complications, I had a few of my own. Write a letter to your friend for when she can't recognize the strong beautiful woman you will become. Have faith you are getting well for your family and good luck.

Ask your Doc for Zofran, or you can try Emmetrol for the nausea, the belch puke thing went away for me yesterday. Oh and flavor your water It makes me nauseated even with the Zofran. My gas pain has settled in my upper left shoulder blade area. Heating pad and walk it out. I do gas X strips when my belly gets the gurgles going. My surgery was Thursday, Nov 6th I'm starting to come around. Good Luck!!

I am also having issues, I had some stomach acid leak into my abdominal cavity. Doc cleaned me out the best he could; I still wretched and heaved for two days. I think the pain pump contributed as well. You can try emmetrol that helped me until I got my Zofran. The shots in the stomach are to help prevent clots with are common; they sent me home with leg cuffs and a drain too. So I am 4 days out also and just sipping as much as I can its really hard but they told me hydration was way more important in the first days.

Mines November 6th!!! Good luck everyone....:>}

Mine is scheduled for Nov. 6th with Dr. Henke in Dallas. I start my liquid diet on Oct the 30th. I can have 5 protien shakes a day (Premier from Sams or Slim Fast lo carb). I can also have SF popcicles, sugar free Jello, caffiene free coffee or teas, ect. I have my chest X-rays, labs, and EKG and post op class on Nov 3rd. Good luck everyone!!!

Dr. Jeffrey Henke at Medical City Dallas will be doing mine in November. He has removed my gallbladder and removed my lap band with out any complications relatively pain free. There are no seminars no gimmicks just plain and simple surgery. I liked the fact that they promote the sleeve and not the band. He keeps it short and sweet!!

I am having mine done in two surgeries; My doctor stated the risk for leakage would increase due to the spot where the band used to be. I'm glad I waited the band removal was simple maybe 30 min. tops. I will wait 8 weeks to heal and then get my sleeve. Dr. Jeffry Henke of WLS has removed my gallbladder, and my lap band with minimal complications and very little pain. With the shorter use of anesthesia I have had minimal hair loss and was back to work the following week.

I hope this will help some, I had a lot of pressure and pain after my surgery due to the gas they blow you up with. Unfortunately the only remedy is heating pads and walking. I am 9 months out and I still get gas regularly so I take bean gas-x. I was also blessed with a "sensitive" band...cold outside..tight, PMS...tight..stress..tight...dehydrated..tight. You have to listen very carefully, if you feel even a little pressure eat mushies that day. You might try Protein shots too they are smaller two swigs gone. Good luck and best wishes SHE CAN DO THIS!!

I also have yo-yo dieted for 20 years, I decided to get the band because the benefits outweighed the complications for me. This is the first success I have had, for me the pouch rules are your tools. I follow them, and it works!! Best decision ever. BTW most places have payment plans too.

Agree with carolinagirl, I had gained a few pounds and at my fill under flouro I was full of S%#*!! If I don't get my 80oz of water I get very constipated...fill up with gas and my port starts to hurt...Miralax if you have to, probiotics have helped me too!! Good Luck. :>)

May 20th, 45 down...sounds like were all on the same track!!

The first couple of months were hard for me to...realizing you can eat anything almost. I work through my weak moments by having SF everything available. Greek yogurt is my sweet tooth, WW string cheese with Melba is my salty. The way I lose weight is different I'm happy with 3-4# a month because the clothes keep getting looser and that's a great motivator. Keep up the good work!!

You'll hurt some, feel crappy for a few days, your port will be sore for a month or so. You band will be open so you will be hungry for a couple of months. Stay strong follow your pouch rules and it will be the new HEALTHY you before you know it!! Good luck you are doing the right thing!!

Probably just gas take a beano or a gas x before you eat and eat SLOWLY!! You've been through major surgery give yourself time to heal.