Slim Fast and fullness in my chest

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Hi everyone,

I was banded last Wednesday. I sipped clear broth for two days and then added Slim Fast on the third day. I am finding that I can drink a whole can of Slim Fast (11 oz) in around 20 minutes. I do this three times a day. I feel pretty good while I am drinking it but shortly after I am done, I experience a heavy feeling in my chest.

It sounds obvious (I am drinking too much...) but I don't feel the pain until after I am done. Is this too much too fast? I DO put the can down in between sips and I try to take smaller sips (sometimes I slip up and take "normal" size swallows, but I try to keep half of it in my mouth for a bit to allow the other half time to get down).

The horror in my mind is that maybe I am already stretching my pouch? But it is liquid, so it is pretty much going straight into the big pouch, right?

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Consult: 1/24/08
Approved: 1/31/08
Surgery: 2/13/08
1st fill: 3/11/08 1.2cc
2nd fill: 4/08/08 1.6 cc (total)
3rd fill: 4/29/08 2.0 cc (total)
slight unfill: 5/5/08 1.7 cc (total)

I drink a slim fast every morning for breakfast. I am usually pretty tight in the mornings (especially since my fill last week), and I find that I have pressure in my chest as I am drinking it. It usually takes me longer than 20 minutes to drink it, probably around 30 minutes. I just take really, really small sips and wait a few minutes in between sips. Since Slim Fast is much thicker than regular clear liquids, maybe you should try slowing down a little more and see if it helps.

I seriously doubt you've stretched your pouch on liquids. I think it's harder to stretch the pouch than most people think. I'm no doctor, but just from reading other posts, I don't think you've stretched it. Try slowing down and see what happens. Hope this helps.

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H~330/C~227/G~150

My first 5K: Competed 11-8-08 (39:03)
Official member of LITE (LADIES IN TRAINING through EXERCISE)

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Thank you Georgia girl. I am so greatful for this board and all of the bandsters that take the time to answer these questions for us "newbies". I know most of us aren't doctors, but it sure helps to hear from someone who may have experienced something simular or has a bit of advice to share.

I don't want to be to quick to say, but I think this problem may have something to do with gas. I am grossing my husband out! (and that's no easy feat). I drank another Slim Fast this evening (slower) and still experienced the heavy chest feeling. However, once my body started "talking" I felt much better.

LOL...he asked me tonight "What happened to the LADY I married?"

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Consult: 1/24/08
Approved: 1/31/08
Surgery: 2/13/08
1st fill: 3/11/08 1.2cc
2nd fill: 4/08/08 1.6 cc (total)
3rd fill: 4/29/08 2.0 cc (total)
slight unfill: 5/5/08 1.7 cc (total)

Wantitbad, maybe there is something in the slim fast that just isn't agreeing with you. You might want to try switching to a different shake for a while and see if it does the same thing, then go from there. Hope it gets better for you soon!

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H~330/C~227/G~150

My first 5K: Competed 11-8-08 (39:03)
Official member of LITE (LADIES IN TRAINING through EXERCISE)

Tell him he can say goodbye to that LADY
Luckily, I never lead my husband to believe I was that kinda woman. Now my burping without thinking is just more frequent.

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Try drinking half the can, waiting 10 minutes and then drinking the rest. If you still have a problem, there may be an ingredient in there that just doesn't work for you.

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Band Date: July 26, 2007
Dr Cribbins, Dallas, Texas

October exercise challenge - 27.5/31 hours

~Ruby~

Maybe it's a bit thick for you at this point. Try diluting it with a little skim milk and see if that helps. I put it in my coffee every morning. I like it that way, and I get a little extra protien. BUT I do realize some docs don't allow coffee or tea. (I only drink two cups a day) The warm liquid in the morning helps me ease tightness.

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Banding on 11/19/07 by Dr. Craig Chang in Victoria, Texas.
1st fill (Jan. 11, 2008) = 3 cc
2nd fill (March 14, 2008) = 1 cc
3rd fill (June 13, 2008) = 1 cc
COMPLETE UNFILL (August 6, 2008) due to gallbladder surgery and complications
4th fill (August 20, 2008) = 4 cc Yippee!!!
5th fill (September 17, 2008) = 1 cc

I also was going to suggest thinning it out. After surgery I would thin mine out 1 part slimfast to 1 part milk.

After I get my fills, I still thin it out, 1 part slimfast to 1/2 part milk.

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Debbie
Dr. Christine Ren, NYU, NYC
Surgery Date: October 1, 2007




86 POUNDS GONE!!


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