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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!