Update requested from May bandsters.. May 11th, 12th, etc....

NY2LAGirl

Nance not to be too personal but the protein drinks can be very constipating which can cause weight gain. My doc cut me down to 40 grams of protein a day because of that problem. Good Luck!!!!!!!

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Band Date: May 13, 2008
Average weight before surgery: 197
Current Weight: 171
Self pay $14,500:Dr Helmuth Billy of JourneyLite

mstrina27

about the constipation one of my co-worker had the gastric and she told me about drinking some mylanta and that should keep u going until i start to eat the regular foods.. because that is one things that will have weight on u is when u don't have a bowel movement....

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Banded 5/15/2008 Pre-filled band 3-cc's
2nd fill 6/12/2008 2-cc's
Highest-327lbs
Current-273lbs
Goal-185lbs
http://mstrina-fromacaterpillartoabu....blogspot.com/

Lunabeane

I put some Miralax in V8 last night because of the constipation from my protein shakes. No stomach cramping at all. I recommend it.

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Height: 5
Pre-Op Weight: 244
Post-Op Weight: 209
Banded: May 16, 2008

10cc APS Band
First Fill 6/27/08: 2cc
Second Fill 7/18/08: 1cc

35lbs gone forever

MSnika3

OMG!! I was having the exact same thought! I suffered caffeine withdrawals last summer, accidentally. It was pure hell. When I realized what I had unintentionally done to myself, I sucked down the strongest diet coke I could find. I had planned to switch to tea after being banded may 9th. Funny thing is, I haven't had any caffeine in almost two weeks and I hadn't thought a thing about it! Definitely weird!

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Banded -- 5/09/08:biggrin2: Size 20/18/*16(by 1st day of school- 8/6/08)*/10

bonnieb

I was banded on May 12 and now that my diarrhea is gone I am feeling great. No pain at all. I lost 14 pounds on 2 week preop liquid diet and 8 pounds since surgery for a total of 22 pounds. I am so happy! I was on Clear liquids for 5 days and full liquids until Monday. I went back to work on May 20 and was just a little tired. I am looking forward to Monday when I can start on pureed food. I think I am going to try scrambled eggs first.
Bonnie