Intro from Cincinnati!

[haines1000 0]

Hi!

I was banded on 4/15/10, Dr Fegelman did the 'deed', and have had a learning bell-curve experience!

First of all, I work on my butt all day, so I just took 1 week off. Returning to work was a tad painful, but thanks to the liquid Roxicet, i didn't care! LOL

My first true lesson learned was rather scary.

On week 2, I thought I'd try some Greek Yogurt.

Things went ok, until I started having gut pains, that radiated through my chest, and up/out my left shoulder.

My BP was good, and I was able to breathe just fine, so I layed down. Next day, the Dr said to go to ER...JUST in case.

On top of that, I hadn't gone to the bathroom (#2) in a week and was miserable!

So, X-Rays didn't see any blockages..and they put a liter of Fluid in me by IV. They called in a liquid laxitive, Lactrilose. Man..talk about making some serious gas! LOL

But it did it's job...well I might add.

The pain turned out to be that the yogurt was just too thick to squeeze through the opening..and it wasn't done healing yet.

But..at my 2 week post op, I lost 19lbs thus far..I go back on the 12th for the 4th week, and can't wait to see how much more I lost!

Only advice I can give, is listen to your body! You'll KNOW when enough is enough!

My choice of Protein drinks are from Jay Robb. Both the chocolate and strawberry are excellent! BUT they are rather pricey.

I found one that Meijer's carry made my BodyLogix, which is a LOT cheaper, but just as good. Doesn't mix up as well as Jay's does, but $13 for 2lb, VS $28 for Jays? I can just shake my shaker longer! LOL

Good luck to all of you, and keep your heads high!

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[renee12 0]

welcome!!!!!!!!!I'am originally from portsmouth I live in virginia now but its nice to hear from someone so close to home.Keep up the good work,your doing great.