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I tried to get it on my new iPhone and it wont let me. But, if you log onto it from your computer it works. They need to fix the bug.

Thanks so much for all the tips!! We are doing our research now so it will be easier come the new year. Thanks again!

My boyfriend and I are considering trying the vegan lifestyle (after the holidays of course!) for about a month and I was wondering if anyone else has tried it with the LapBand? I'm worried about not getting enough solid proteins but I also haven't done too much research yet. Anyone here vegan? If so, any helpful hints??

So I should eat more calories?? I can't eat more food... just won't fit! I'm just scared to eat too many calories. I don't want to gain weight!! I can't go back to gaining!!

For the past two weeks I havent lost one pound!! I had my first fill back on March 2nd and dropped about 20lbs in two weeks. I had a check up on the 16th and told them I didnt think I needed a fill because I was doing so awesome!! But NOW!! I have been stuck for 2 weeks and I'm working my butt off at the gym and eating all my Protein, very little fat and less than 1000 calories a day!! What is going on!?! How can I break through this platuea???? Please help!!

I went back to my doctor and they took out .5cc and its all good now! The weight is just falling off now! Thanks for the help!

I got banded on the 20th of January. Honestly, my eating habits havent changed much (In the way of chewing). I eat slower and get full faster. I recently got my first fill and am too tight so I'm going back in the morning to get it fixed but that is when my doctor starts to tell me to eat very small bites and chew 15-20 times. I havent had any issues but I hear after you get something stuck the first time you learn to take it alot slower! Good luck and I know I'm glad I chose to do the surgery even though I'm having some full issues. It'll all be worth it in the end!!

I'm going in first thing in the morning... Thanks for the reassurance.

I had my first fill today and cant keep even my spit down. Someone mentioned my band may have slipped?? How do you know?

Yeah I drank water at his office and it seemed okay. I will call them then. I am having a hard time not throwing up right now. (Carrying a bucket around with me.)

I had my first fill today and everything seemed ok. I got home and was tired so I laid down for awhile. When I woke up I felt horrible! It felt like the worst gas pain in the world and tons of pressure on my chest. I tried to take some gas-x but then shortly after I threw up 3x. I havent thrown up yet though this whole experience and I still have that pressure on my chest. Is this normal? I havent eaten or had anything to drink since doctors office. Should I call them??

My doc told me I could drink all the way up to when I eat and then 30 min after. Seems to work well for me so far but I havent had an adjustment yet.

i lost alot of weight my frist few weeks. Then it stopped. I have lost 45lbs and staying right there. I am due for my first fill tomorrow and cant wait! I know that my weight will start going down again after my fill. So, in my experience the weight loss "plateaued" for me too.

Absolutely!!! And I've only just begun!!

I had alot of GAS pain! I was banded on a Thursday and on Saturday (THREE DAYS LATER!) I was in so much pain from GAS!!! Take some Gas-X! It will help big time!

I was super nervous the day before my surgery but everything went textbook! I was surprised by how fast it went! I was banded 3 weeks ago and do not regret it for one second! My tip is to buy some gas reliever! I wish I had bought some Gas-X before I got home because I sure needed it. Another tip from me is make sure you drink as much of your daily water a day. It really helps! And the itchy sutures are normal! :-)

I was banded on the same day! I had alot of GAS!! That causes me to feel like i'm going to lose my lunch but I just wait a sec and let the burp come up and I'm okay. I started taking GAS-X before I eat about 15 min and it helps alot!

THanks so much! I a just so ready to get the weight gone that it's discourging... Thanks for your help. Its a relief to know that it's pretty normal.

I had my LapBand surgery 3 weeks ago today. I have lost 44 lbs since the start of my journey but the last week has been hard. I have been instructed to go back to regular foods but since then my weight loss has stopped. I count my calories and take in less than 1000 a day and take in at least 40g of protein a day. I get all my water in and my vitamins. I'm beginning to get discouraged. Is this normal? I know right now it's a time for healing but I have been doing so well up until now. Any input would be helpful.