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3 Day Post-Op Having Major Trouble Drinking All Of My Protein In.



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Most people right after surgery have a difficult time getting it all in, your still healing do your best and don't stress add more as you can soon it will be second hand nature.

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I had the same issue, so i found Protein Shots at Walmart, they make a 26 grams of Protein and a 45, i personally like the fruit punch the watermelon was terrible! Just remember that your body can only absorb 30-35 grams at once! So it was still hard for me to drink it fast so just sip on it, you can get 6 shots for $10.00.

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Everyone thanks for all the suggestions they are just great! =)

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I agree with the Protein shots. Mixing a scoop of Matrix Protein with yogurt is another option.

Are you of your recently banded still having pain in the port area and/or running a low grade fever?

I am on day 5 and cannot get up from lying down without help. I can stand from sitting without problems. Also' date=' it seems every evening my temp get up in the high 99s or low 100s.l[/quote']

If you have a temp, you should let your doctor know. You could have an infection. Pain and temperature are warning signs.

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I appreciate everyone's concern. We are here to support each other and to kick each other's butt when needed.

I have had a good day and NO FEVER has returned. My port pain is greater than some, but remember I was a band removal and replacement, so the muscles where the port is attached did double duty getting the first port removed, then the new one clamped in.

My story in brief if you haven't read: banded December 2008. Lost 80 pounds in first two years. Started gaining weight in last two years - gained 30 pounds. Never felt much restriction. Determined thru testng over the last year that I definitely had a leak. Took 4 months back and forth with BCBS of AL (PEEHIP) to FINALLY get them to agree to replace and not just remove the first band. Removal and rebanded on August 20, 2012. The leak was obvious in surgery - the band was leaking, not the tubing or port - so i had a flat tire. I know I am swollen from surgery, but I actually feel restriction now. Don't ever remember this level of restriction! yeh!!!

Good luck to those being banded this last week of August. All of the August bandsters that have gone ahead of you are here to support you! Let us know how you do.

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