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I LOVE the visalus shakes... By the time you put milk in them they have around 18 grams of protein ... PACKED with vitamins....gluten free lactose free less than a gram of sugar... And it tastes like cake mix! Plus I flavor them however I want! I don't know what I ever did before I found them!!

I was wondering if anyone had ever experienced this same phenomenon I have, and If I should be worried. I was banded almost 3 years ago with no complications to date. But I have noticed that when I get very sleep deprived i get excruciating abdominal pain. Its almost like my band hurts. When I finally get some sleep, it goes away. Its also better once I sit, but when I stand and walk...it intensifies. Im just beginning to get concerned about it. Has anyone else experienced this?!

As weird as this sounds...the one thing that almost CURED me of my gas issues in my shoulders post op...was the get on the floor and put my head and shoulders on the ground with my rump in the air and rock...it worked the gas out of my shoulders...and gas strips....I had DEBILITATING gas post op and someone told me to do this...thank GOD it helps SO much!

Papaya enzyme I have heard is used for stuck occasions...taken with water maybe? I have never used that remedy. One that i SWEAR by is meat tenderizer...shake a small amount of meat tenderizer in a small sip of water when you get stuck and sip it back works like a charm. Also I have heard the a cap full of diet coke works well, I have also sucked on sugar free candy that seems to work pretty well. As far as the constipation, drink LOTS AND LOTS of water. I recommend a camel back bottle, there is a straw but it doesn't put extra air in your pouch because the water does not sink back into the bottle. These bottles for SOME reason make you drink 3x as much water. Also I take a fiber supplement EVERY SINGLE DAY since I was banded and realized this was a problem. If you cannot tolerate the pills, use the benefiber mix its great! And it also comes in flavored packs you can mix in water!!! Hope that helps! How far out are yoU!

I live and swear by Visalus. Its the best tasting Protein on the market. Seriously...I have thrown away THOUSANDS of dollars worth of protein over the years until I found this stuff....tastes like cake batter...I kid you not.... http://michellegilmore.myvi.net/

I know many of us....have been through tub after TUB of Protein powder. Many of these powders while having decent amounts of protein are impossible to choke down, and are just plain NASTY!!! I wanted to share with you all a product that I found that has litterally changed my life as a lap band patient. I HATE THE TASTE OF PROTEIN...it gags me. I finally got to a point where I just wouldn't drink it, and my weight loss really suffered from it. Then another gastric patient introduced me to Visalus. Visalus is a protein supplement, that is was rumored to taste like cake batter...I thought it was a load of crap until I tried it. I kid you not, the powder smells and TASTES like vanilla cake batter. Its unbelievable I have never in my life had something like it. Since I started using it, I have gotten rid of every other protein supplement I own. You will never need another. My shakes average 28 Grams of protein, and keep in mind your body only absorbs 30 at a time. I wanted to share this because I know some of you are struggling with not loosing anything for a long time and this BELIEVE ME will give you the kick that you need. I had been stuck at 5o lbs lost for about 1 year...and no matter what I did I could not get ANYWHERE...after a week of using Visalus I was down another 10 lbs. I cried like a baby on the scales because I was having success again, and it has just continued to get better. If you are interested in the protein and the products come check them out at http://michellegilmore.myvi.net/ Feel free to get ahold of me personally I will be more than happy to answer any questions you have about the products from a lab band patients point of view!

Dont panic if your pounds pledged do not show up right away!!! The group has to reach a total of 4 members in order for them to show! But I am sure we will get there quick!! Spread the word!!

Hey guys!!! The biggest loser season 10 just ended! And this starts a new round of the pound for pound challenge. Its an awesome charity that the biggest loser does! For every pound that is pledged to be lost, the biggest loser donates to the Feeding America project that funds food banks to fight hunger in America. I have created a team for Bandsters to join to fight the fight against obesity while helping to end hunger in America. Simply go to this link http://www.pfpchalle...om/default.aspx and sign up....ITS FREE... then go to find/join a team..... the name of our team is BandGivesBack it is based out of portsmouth ohio...but whatever state you live in you can join the BandGivesBack family to help end hunger! I look forward to seeing you all on our team! You can pledge up to 50 pounds and I encourage you to PLEDGE BIG !! The more we pledge the more biggest loser will donate! So go to the above link to help give back and get motivated!!!! Invite your friends lets make this a big effort by the band community!!! Michelle!

It looks to me like you are definitely infected. Have you been running a temp? The fluid coming from your incision looks like infected wound drainage. You REALLY need to get it looked at ASAP.

I have been banded for 2 years and I just started WW.....reason being accountability ......I modify the program a little bit to fit my band needs. They focus a lot on fiber etc....I modify my points lower....and focus more on protein etc. But I would recommend it !

I was curious if any of your bandsters have tried Click Protein. I am awaiting my FREE sample ...which is in the mail....Just curious if anyone had any opinions on it!? If you have NOT tried it....Head on over to their website Make every moment CLICK with the first and only espresso protein drink! and go to contact us.....ask for a free sample and tell them Michelle Gilmore sent you and they will hook you right up! They are the best! Thanks guys!

I just ordered the set, and I am wondering if this is doable. They look pretty crazy? Has anyone every tried P90X? Is it doable if you are an active but still overweight bandster?:frown: