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Agree way too many carbs. A lot of us are carb resistant. Check the sodium on the old shakes too. Could also be retaining Water.

Here is a picture of what they look like
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Quest BBQ Protein chips are very good, they make you feel like you are cheating..lol about 21 gram Protein and 140 or 170 cal...you can get them at Wal-Mart;)
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Here is a picture of what they look like
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I bet you can tell..You can see it in your face pics..Sometimes we are just 2 hard on ourselves !!! Keep up the great work!! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

if your like me it doesn't take that much to gain 7 lbs I can look at a brownie and gain 10 lbs!
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if your like me it doesn't take that much to gain 7 lbs I can look at a brownie and gain 10 lbs!
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Although, I vote for the ankle weights those are the type of pounds that can be shed much easier LOL!!
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Quest BBQ Protein chips are very good, they make you feel like you are cheating..lol about 21 gram Protein and 140 or 170 cal...you can get them at Wal-Mart;)
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Quest BBQ Protein chips are very good, they make you feel like you are cheating..lol about 21 gram Protein and 140 or 170 cal...you can get them at Wal-Mart;)
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you are welcome they are by the Protein bars ...
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if your like me it doesn't take that much to gain 7 lbs I can look at a brownie and gain 10 lbs!
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So my hubby had the bypass, I had the sleeve. He is loosing weight faster, I have to work harder and it's slower. BUT, I am getting stronger and healthier by working harder. I can do things I have been able to do in years. The sleeve hasn't effected my meds I have to take for my bipolar. The absorption seems to be the same. My hubby hasn't had complications nor have I, but his recovery time has been longer. I think...for me...the sleeve was the better choice. I am changing my bad habits and learning healthier ones. It's slow, but constant. This is my experience.
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Fair enough, However, the lap band has been horrible for me I have had it 4 years and have had nothing but complications which has hindered my results. I would never have another surgery if it was anything like the band and I'm sure other Banders with complications would agree on that. That's why It's Important to me to research and become educated on the surgery I choose to have because the band was a tool and it failed I have never been able to eat chicken or turkey veges and have them stay down or even Protein shakes after several adjustment and $$$$ i never had a sweet spot due to continously throwing up my band had slipped defeating the purpose of having it and I again have a hernia, Thats why the tool matters to me. I understand for some they have had great results and no problems with the band that's wonderful
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Good article to compare pros and cons of each.
http://www.obesitycoverage.com/gastric-bypass-vs-gastric-sleeve-surgery/

Great Advice:)
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I am 6 years post sleeve and couldn't be happier with my results. I started with a BMI of 50, lost 160 pounds and maintain with a BMI around 22-23. I saw hundreds of WLS patients Come and go through my support group. These included band, sleeve, RNY and DS patients. The one common thread among the success stories was the individual's commitment to their new lifestyle. It is the food choices we make that determine success or failure, not necessarily the type of surgery. I saw just as many failed bypasses as sleeves. The "failures" were the ones that went back to eating the way they did before surgery. No surgery can overcome bad eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. The person you mentioned who regained 40 pounds would have probably done so with bypass as well.
For me, personal therapy was the key to my success. Without the help of my therapist to change my thought patterns and discover new ways to deal with stress and sadness and anger and every other emotion out there, I probably would have failed my VSG, just like I failed every other diet in my life. These mental changes have been far more important to my ability to maintain my loss than my sleeve itself.
Not everyone needs therapy, some are able to conquer their demons alone, but those people are rare. I would suggest taking an honest critical look at why you failed with the band. That will give you a starting point to know what you need to do different moving forward. One of the surgeons in the bariatric group I was with absolutely would not perform any revision surgery unless his patients first underwent extensive therapy with a psychiatrist. Kind of like a 6 month mental preop diet. I guess he didn't want to waste his time with someone who will waste their surgery a second time around. A lot of his patients were pissed about it and some even went to other surgeons, but in the end, the stats of his patients were impressive.
I will leave it up to the revision patients to tell you the specific physical differences between surgeries because I have no personal experience with that. Good luck with your decision.

I think it would make me scared! I'm having the revision after lap band failure and complications and that's what I am terrified of my horrible relationship with food...I eat bad things now and feel guilty, but..... that make me eat more etc that's my pattern...Don't worry we are not perfect and we are far from it it's done and over just move forward I think this time I'm going to seek counsling and group meetings more frequently to see if that helps with my love hate relationship with food.. However, we are all made different and think different thats why this forum is so great to see and hear different perspectives:) YOU CAN AND WILL DO THIS!!!!!!!!
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I'm starting the process.. having the EDG done on Wednesday. I am having a revision from the band to sleeve with Dr. Tom..I'm nervous and excited.......
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Went to my weight loss meeting tonight, we meet once a month..11lbs lost this month. Yay..
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WoW, Thanks for sharing your story, I had lap band 4 years ago and have had nothing but complications. Therefore, I am having a revision and removing the band and having the sleeve done I am much more nervous almost scared yet excited for the surgery and the adventure I think I amostly afraid of failing and the biggest my addiction with food!!!Fighting "Head Hunger" LOVE...1 is too many 1000x . Also, reading the horror stories on the complications thread lol. Of course there is always risk, I'm still moving forward. I to want the best out of life for me and my future with my other half and family, life is way to short to be miserable and my first surgery was cash pay, but "You know money comes and goes no regrets just do it" a friend said as I though I would have to cash pay again lol...Great story look forward to following more post! Congratulations!!!!!
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Although, I vote for the ankle weights those are the type of pounds that can be shed much easier LOL!!
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if your like me it doesn't take that much to gain 7 lbs I can look at a brownie and gain 10 lbs!
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if your like me it doesn't take that much to gain 7 lbs I can look at a brownie and gain 10 lbs!
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if your like me it doesn't take that much to gain 7 lbs I can look at a brownie and gain 10 lbs!
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