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I was trying to look at the article but my phone is acting up. Does it say anything about fat content? I can totally see why say an atkins type diet would have those results!

Sorry, I will continue. I think some people who have already achieved restriction forget what its like and why we got banded in the first place. I knew that food did not have the proper place in my life and that is why I got the band...I never felt full! You are not wrong to want what you paid for...restriction. it is even more difficult to stay positive when you are not seeing results. Do you only have to see that person???

Yes to the last 2 posts. I have even been discouraged here on the boards because people who have restriction I

Sorry, meant to post a reply. Yes, yesterday (day 9) I finally felt better - so glad

I have pictures of the success I had with phentermine. I loved it when it was working because it helped me stay motivated since my body was finally working with me. I lost a total of 75 pounds with it and even maintained for about 6 months after coming off. I tried several times after to go back on but it just wouldn't control my appetite. I did not have any jitteryness, but my normal heart rate is only 58-64 since they did radioactive iodine on my thyroid in 2004 - so it brought my HR up to 80's. I believe that people who experience heart palpatations and jitteryness are those who have a higher heart rate. I loved the energy though. Like someone else said, it is a tool so use it well. I decided to get the band because I knew that if I had a tool - I would stay on track. Good luck to you and please keep us posted!

I did change my eating habits for the better with phentermine though. For me all I need for motivation to do the right thing is for my body to work with me when I am working hard. I got this with phentermine and so far I am getting it with the band. I made better choices because I wasn't so pre-occupied with food. Even if it is "legal speed" it helped me stay on track. After radioactive iodine in 2004 I have not functioning thyroid so phentermine brought my heart rate from 60 to 80.

Hello All - Just wondering if anyone who now has the band has a history with phentermine. I had great success for about a year and almost got down to my goal weight (put pictures on my profile for proof). Eventually, it stopped working for me even after waiting as much as a year to try again. Does anyone else have this experience? How is the band different for you in controlling your appetite. I knew that the band would be a good choice because I needed hunger control mostly and when phentermine worked - I did my part too! Thanks!

So sorry for your loss. I too have cheated (banded 6/14/12); however, I have no good reason but that I am bored with shakes and soups. Don't get me wrong, I am not overeating or making terrible food choices - but I too worry if I am causing damage even though I always chew well and eat very little compared to what I have eaten in the past. To make it worse (depending how you look at it), I am still losing weight - so there is no real incentive to go back to just shakes and soups.

Oh, you got a great deal then...they took my $9888 first then found out I had a hernia and billed my insurance for that one...maybe it would have been different had they known up front but don't think so

I read that before, but it definately helps with my gas

Goodness yes still taking gas-x chewables...I think I might be overdosing on them, lol. So glad to know I am not the only one

Day 8 post op and gas still comes and goes and pretty much doubles me over. What I want to know is, is gas something we pretty much have to deal with from now on? (Yes I am walking...A LOT). Thanks!

Well this is day 7 post op and I thought my gas pains were done, but apparently it was just that I was out of gas-x...so it was helping after all. I am gaining my strength back and moving round a lot at this point but last night was the worst yet and just couldn't get comfortable. There have been other times where my stomach just seems unsettled, to the point I started eating a few whole wheat crackers to calm it (I know, I know, its probably too early for that but I dissolve then in my mouth before swallowing). Does anyone else have a hard time figuring out if its gas, hunger or something else? Just feel weird most of the time and can't put my finger on it!

I didn't have steri strips or gauze from the beginning but I got terribly itchy too and found keeping the areas moist with vaseline has helped tremendously...we will get through this and don't feel bad about your feelings they are legitimate!

I just hate that I didn't do it before, it also seemed to chill out my stomach as well

Day 6 and I had two puny attempts at a BM (sorry if tmi), one with fleets and one with phillips. Phillips never works for me right away buit will make me feel terrible for a day before any relief. Saw someone else that said she did coffee and it helped so I thought I would try...man did it, gone three times so far and feel great! Best of luck to all who are suffering in this area!

Yep this is day 5 and still haven't slept through the night. Just napping off and on all day and night, but I also normally work 7pm to 7am so my clock is off anyway. I slept on my back with at least 2 pillows until I could start to sleeping on my sides again...hang in there!

I am almost 5 days out and very glad I am taking 2 weeks off because I am still not myself and I have a very stressful and demanding job. I had a coworker that took 2 weeks off and she was glad she did so that is what I asked for. We have nothing like light duty so when I go back I have to be really ready. I know they say you can have surgery friday and return to work Monday I just don't see how people do it! Good luck to you and happy healing :-)

I suppose it could be just gas. I am still gassy at times, lol. But no pain in shoulders anymore and gas comes and gos but the pain is pretty constant but not terrible...kinda like what it feels like when you eat something cold too fast

Yes, I have been doing shakes, Soups and walking a lot. Chest pain seems worse but not sure if its because I have backed off of my pain meds. I had a BM with the help of fleet on day 3

I am 4 days out and started sleeping on my side again (with pillows but always do). It hurts for about 2-3 minutes on both sides then gets better and I can go to sleep. Good luck to you!

Someone mentioned scrambled eggs and it reminded me of my Surgeon's Patient advocate. She told us right before surgery that scrambled eggs aren't on our mushy list because 9 out of 10 banders can't have them. She said hard boiled, poached, over easy, etc...yes, but for some reason the consistency of scrambled gets stuck. That made me sad!