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Hey guys! I’m looking for the best self pay surgeon for a band to sleeve revision. I am seriously considering Mexico because I’m not rich. But this thing HAS to go!

I currently have a Lap Band and I just can’t take it anymore. I have stuck episodes to the point I pass out. I have gained 25 lbs in less than 6 months. It just isn’t working for me anymore. I have been approved for a revision to a sleeve. I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on Dr. Mario Almanza. Thanks in advance.

So, you're 3 months out and you've lost motivation? What motivated you 4 months ago? Has your life changed so much that getting healthy is no longer a priority? I usually have my non healthy living lifestyle around the holidays but I always get motivated in January. Just getting healthy and wearing smaller clothes does it for me. Add all the benefits of easier and less painful movement and it's a no brainer. Do you have kids? Do it for them? Do you have a significant other? Do it for him but mostly, do it for you.

I think seriously that my work burnout is causing the exercise motivation loss. Thanks!

Thanks guys. I think it's just I'm having LOOOONNNGGGG days at work and I'm exhausted. I get up at 5 and go to work. Get home at 930 and 1000 at night and when I exercise I'm wide awake. I can't MAKE myself get up any earlier and exercise because I'm so tired and because my "gym" is in my basement and it's one big room and my kids sleep down there. I'm going to push myself and MAKE it happen. No more excuses. I have a new chair at work ordered and that should help with my back hurting and I will just have to suffer through the tiredness. Thanks!!!

Hey guys! I need some help with motivation. I was doing so well with exercising and then I went on vacation and when I got back..........my motivation stayed there! Any suggestions? It might sound like excuses but my work schedule has caused some work-out dampers and I'm trying to overcome those. But I have just lost interest. I have done new things. I have bought new workout videos. Just losing it! Help me please!!!!!

I got some at my local GNC store. Not bad.

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Are you a vegan or just don't like meat? Or, are you getting Protein via shakes?

I'm not vegan. It's just the Protein Shakes and bars nauseate me. I eat meat but I know I'm not getting what my dr told me.

Can someone tell me, besides losing hair, what are some of the symptoms of not enough Protein? I struggle to get mine in because the higher the protein content, the more nauseous I get. My band only has 3cc in it and I'm not very restricted yet. However I can't seem to get much protein. Anyone else have this problem? I was banded May 6th.

I think you were not out of line at all. My thinking is that people think their method is the best. Territorial I suppose. Yes, we lose weight at a slower pace but we keep it off better. At least that's what I'm told. The slower the loss the longer the results. This, I'm sure, does apply with all of us with the tools as well as those who don't. No matter which route we decided to go or which one our physicians recommended, we are all in this together and should be supporting the weight loss journeys - NOT the tools!

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Thanks guys! I haven't had any gas pains, so to speak. I just have to fart (pardon the expression!) a lot. When I exercise is when it is the worst!

Was banded May 6, 2014. I have done well except for the gas and explosive diarrhea that I get about once or twice a week. That's really all I go to the bathroom. Is there anything you can do to prevent this?

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Hi Karaya. I'm not in northern VA, but am in VA. Would be nice to know someone else here. Having trouble finding VA folks.

I'm in SWVA.

7-8-14 -- 227.6

7-8-14 -- 227.6

7-8-14 -- 227.6

I didn't get to finish June challenge because I was on vacation and the hotel's wi-fi SUCKED! So let's try July since I GOOFED BIG TIME!!!

Name, real or screen~Michelle

Goal weight for July 31st~225

Weight on July 1st~232.6

Age~38

City/State~Wytheville, VA

Dietary goal for July~No fluids for 1 hour after eating

Exercise goal for July~Continue to work out at least 45 minutes 5 days a week

Personal goal for July~get more sleep ????

Date banded~May 6, 2014

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~Since surgery 42.3

Favorite July activity~Sunbathing, pool, cookouts

265 this morning.. not sure i can make it to 260 by the 30th.

I was 231 this morning. I don't think I will make it to 220. We will just have to get as close as possible and still be proud that we are where we are! ????

Awesome! I have my first fill today. I'm nervous about it. It makes me feel so good when people come in my office and ask how I'm losing so much so quickly. Plus, my scrubs are so big I keep pulling them up and my assistant always pokes fun at me. Feels good, doesn't it!?!?!?

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I know I'm not in the green zone yet, I only got 1.6cc fill, I'm choosing to make better choices with my food, but still get hungry in a couple of hours after eating, trying together my Water intake is the hard part!

I too have problems getting in my fluids as well as my Proteins. I get really close with the Protein and then I get nauseated.

I know I'm not in the green zone yet, I only got 1.6cc fill, I'm choosing to make better choices with my food, but still get hungry in a couple of hours after eating, trying together my Water intake is the hard part!

I too have problems getting in my fluids as well as my Proteins. I get really close with the Protein and then I get nauseated.