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I was just banded on Tuesday. Feeling good except the gas pains but I can live with them. This is a lot easier than my two c-sections!

Question though: I am not really hungry. I have been sipping Water or Decaf tea all day. I have three four once Protein shakes today and a little bit of broth. Is this enough?

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According to my drs instructions I am supposed to be drinking a minimum of 48-64 ounces daily. I was banded yesterday. You don't want to get dehydrated.

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I had surgery yesterday 11/8 and today is much better than yesterday. Yesterday the gas pains were HORRIBLE and they were in my neck and shoulders and I felt awful. Today they are gone in that area but I do have some in my stomach area. I started drinking my Protein Shakes today but can only drink about 3-4 sips before I start to feel full and uncomfortable. I also have lots of rumbling in my tummy followed by a gas pain, Hopefully we will all start feeling better soon.

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I was banded yesterday too, and forced myself to get up twice the day of surgery and it made a really big difference. But I was dehydrated even with the intravenous Fluid, Once they upped the amount of fluids, it made such a difference. Good luck, and walking does make you feel better.

Bonnie

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I'm 3 years banded and when I get really hungry I have the gas pains in my shoulder still.

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Congrats on you new band! There are a lot of Protein Shakes, including the ones you make yourself. Don't write them off too quickly. You will need them to keep you Protein levels up at first!

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