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I was on the 18th! Sticking to Clear Liquids. I tried a Protein Drink and got horrible gas. What is everyone else drinking?

I'm on day 9 of the pre-op liquid diet and I have horrible stomach cramping and gas that can't be released! I don't drink that much milk and 9 days of mixing skim milk to these damn shakes has finally gotten to me. I'm hitting the treadmill as soon as I get home to see if I can't get this dang gas off my stomach. Ugh, come on Thursday get here before the pre-op diet starves and kills me! LOL

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Had my surgery yesterday. In alot of pain mostly around the port, and around my neck and shoulders. I'm not hungry but very thirsty I was up last night using the bathroom almost ever hour. Just taking it easy and getting up and walking alot. Gas strips haven't really worked for me either but I love my heating pad I lay it over my stomach and it helps alot. Just ready to get rid of some of this pain!

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Had my surgery yesterday. In alot of pain mostly around the port, and around my neck and shoulders. I'm not hungry but very thirsty I was up last night using the bathroom almost ever hour. Just taking it easy and getting up and walking alot. Gas strips haven't really worked for me either but I love my heating pad I lay it over my stomach and it helps alot. Just ready to get rid of some of this pain!

CONGRATS.....sorry to hear your in pain the shoulder pain was the worse to me it does get better hang in there I am 1wk post op and I feel better everyday so hang in the there is light at the end of that tunnel your in I promise. :)

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There are 5 August bandsters going in for surgery today. Remember we have a August 2012 Bandsters group you can join to keep up with everyone Good luck everyone

15AUG-DeAna N, clarks4Willie, Beautiful-B, sews4fun, Roxygirl :DCongrats

16AUG-Mysticoutback, chunkydunkin', FernandinaGin, Edan :DCongrats

17AUG-indigochild76, ajbo33, Domika03, Chandra12 :DCongrats

18AUG-Ashley :D

20AUG-Gigi_Girl, Jlpick30, Pinkskyy84, Bust, sxyunique, kpizzle,dimplef4, G Maximus, gettingmyskinnyon@42 :D Congrats

21AUG-cassiem93, pjsurratt, duckydoom, noragreen :D Congrats

22AUG-ladygardner, pjenkinson1970, prettysmart1913, Kirsten 46038, 2bhotagain

23AUG-Missymobaby, tflemon67, LissaH, lisastill, JasonCanDoit!, starvinmanda

24AUG-Michele1975, EverythingToGain, LiveStrong41, krazykristy1998, yeya, Khpiglet, andrealeigh2116, tiny62

27AUG-binab, mrslogan0612, BeeBlueheron, dwilliams, Kdubb

28AUG-slojo67, 67jax, pjenkins1970, wheldonmommy

29AUG- joann852, MusicTeacher

30AUG-yourshoesareuntied, trishkaczsassycass830, harleymelm, choosesuccess, whitedobe

31AUG-MissE44, Nanu, dean7115, kimmers2012, Livestrong41

Congrats to everyone

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I was banded yesterday. I had lapband with imbrication. Felt horrible at first but totally get how walking after helps the discomfort.

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Went well yesterday, only complication was I had an allergic rea tion to the glue. Home now and sore as all get out. Walking lots as I can though. Can't wait for discomfort to go so I can feel positive about my choice again!!

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Good luck to everyone on today's band list! My thoughts are with you. Let us know how you do.

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I highly recommend the Magic Bullet blender and Unjury Protein products!! My top 2 picks for the week! The Magic Bullet is $49.99 and for those of you that live around a Bed Bath & Beyond, you can use your 20% off coupon. They have made my post op liquid diet way easier! I can't wait to try the Magic Bullet for the mushy stage and beyond!

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I posted this under another thread topic but I thought I would check with my fellow August bandsters. I am 3 weeks post op and I am still struggling to get in my calories and Protein. I log everything in my fitness pal and I am averaging about 550 calories and 50-60 grams of protein a day. How are those who were recently banded this month doing? My next appointment with my Surgeon is on the 27th and at my one week post op appointment he said he may consider a fill, but I'm wondering if I will even need it.

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Went well yesterday, only complication was I had an allergic rea tion to the glue. Home now and sore as all get out. Walking lots as I can though. Can't wait for discomfort to go so I can feel positive about my choice again!!

I am in the same boat. I'm not hungry so I know it's working and it's funny feeling so full after just drinking. But the pain sucks! Just the port site. I can deal with the gas pain. Keep in touch so we can see how each other is doing.

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I'm scheduled for August 29th :)

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There are 5 August bandsters going in for surgery today. Remember we have a August 2012 Bandsters group you can join to keep up with everyone Good luck everyone

15AUG-DeAna N' date=' clarks4Willie, Beautiful-B, sews4fun, Roxygirl :DCongrats

16AUG-Mysticoutback, chunkydunkin', FernandinaGin, Edan :DCongrats

17AUG-indigochild76, ajbo33, Domika03, Chandra12 <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Congrats

18AUG-Ashley <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

20AUG-Gigi_Girl, Jlpick30, Pinkskyy84, Bust, sxyunique, kpizzle,dimplef4, G Maximus, gettingmyskinnyon@42 <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Congrats

21AUG-cassiem93, pjsurratt, duckydoom, noragreen <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Congrats

22AUG-ladygardner, pjenkinson1970, prettysmart1913, Kirsten 46038, 2bhotagain

23AUG-Missymobaby, tflemon67, LissaH, lisastill, JasonCanDoit!, starvinmanda

24AUG-Michele1975, EverythingToGain, LiveStrong41, krazykristy1998, yeya, Khpiglet, andrealeigh2116, tiny62

27AUG-binab, mrslogan0612, BeeBlueheron, dwilliams, Kdubb

28AUG-slojo67, 67jax, pjenkins1970, wheldonmommy

29AUG- joann852, MusicTeacher, Angelle

30AUG-yourshoesareuntied, trishkaczsassycass830, harleymelm, choosesuccess, whitedobe

31AUG-MissE44, Nanu, dean7115, kimmers2012, Livestrong41

Congrats to everyone[/quote']

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There are 5 August bandsters going in for surgery today. Remember we have a August 2012 Bandsters group you can join to keep up with everyone Good luck everyone

15AUG-DeAna N' date=' clarks4Willie, Beautiful-B, sews4fun, Roxygirl :DCongrats

16AUG-Mysticoutback, chunkydunkin', FernandinaGin, Edan :DCongrats

17AUG-indigochild76, ajbo33, Domika03, Chandra12 <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Congrats

18AUG-Ashley <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

20AUG-Gigi_Girl, Jlpick30, Pinkskyy84, Bust, sxyunique, kpizzle,dimplef4, G Maximus, gettingmyskinnyon@42 <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Congrats

21AUG-cassiem93, pjsurratt, duckydoom, noragreen <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Congrats

22AUG-ladygardner, pjenkinson1970, prettysmart1913, Kirsten 46038, 2bhotagain

23AUG-Missymobaby, tflemon67, LissaH, lisastill, JasonCanDoit!, starvinmanda

24AUG-Michele1975, EverythingToGain, LiveStrong41, krazykristy1998, yeya, Khpiglet, andrealeigh2116, tiny62

27AUG-binab, mrslogan0612, BeeBlueheron, dwilliams, Kdubb

28AUG-slojo67, 67jax, pjenkins1970, wheldonmommy

29AUG- joann852, MusicTeacher, Angelle

30AUG-yourshoesareuntied, trishkaczsassycass830, harleymelm, choosesuccess, whitedobe

31AUG-MissE44, Nanu, dean7115, kimmers2012, Livestrong41

Congrats to everyone[/quote']

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Sorry I about the duplicate comment :(

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