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Hello! I just reached my one year of being banded on 12/17 - The first 9 months after my surgery were great but somehow I have fallen off the wagon and have gained 10 pounds in the last 3 months. I know I need to get back to the basics, but I don't know how to start. I am so incredibly disappointed with myself I cannot seem to get in the right mindset to get back on track! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!

start easy.. I've been on walking, 2.5mph, since april. don't try to do heavy weights, even at weights you could handle last time you were a gym bunny.
don't feel you have to run or otherwise kill yourself -- you will only end up going less often unless you're a masochist. the first goal is to develop a gym habit. invest in a music player (zune, ipod, whatever) and load it up with audio entertainment of your choice (mp3s, radio, aubiobooks).

I am not a fan of most Protein drinks/powders because they taste like crap to me... including most of the ones already mentioned in this thread...
I use Protein powders everyday nonetheless.... If you can afford it I prefer BSN Syntha 6 and BSN Lean Dessert.... They taste AWESOME!
But I'm also cheap... so normally I get different blends in bulk at proteinfactory dot com... The products are normally a fair compromise between price and taste and they mix very well... I despise clumpy or gritty protein drinks!

Obstruction? Of what?
For the record: band slips do not necessarily require band removal, repositioning, or replacement. Often they're treated successfully with a complete unfill and rest period. Worked for me.

Hello hunni,
I'm having my band out on Monday. I've had it for 8 years and for the last 4 I've been the same as you and no proper food will go down. chocolate and biscuits will go down but Protein and all fruit and veg get stuck. I'm so fed up and have got chronic IBS and I'm sure it's because of the band. I burp all the time and have trapped wind constantly.
All people be aware that there has been a study and after 5 years 50% of bands will fail! This is scary stuff, when I got my band I was told it would last over 10 years at least. The last 4 years have been hell!!!!
I'm hoping that when I get the band removed there will not be too much damage to my stomach. Sending best wishes on your band removal. xx

My 1st experience in blogging. Banded January 09, excellect surgeon, 1st year was fantastic! I was 252 when I began got down to 152, lost 100lbs. Could wear size 12 jeans. No longer high cholesteral, high blood pressure and Dibetes.
The 2nd year started having sensitivities to foods would have trouble keeping food down. Now, I have trouble eating just about everything, boiled eggs, chicken, meat, vegetables, even cicken noodle Soup.< /p>
The only things that stay down now, are liquid calories and potato chips. When you're hungry you'll fin d something that stays down. Well, a few days ago my doctor did a second Barium Swollow and found I have an Obstruction and Slip in my Band. I'm having surgery on Tues. to remove my band. It will be a relief! I wanted to pass on my experience and advice to newbee's. If you notice you are vomiting after eating, get it checked out.
Good luck to everyone! I hope you all have positive results.