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I don't have much advice because I'm dealing with the same issue. I'm 4.5 months out and have lost 40lbs. I'm discouraged by this rate of loss and that I actually gained 1.5 lbs in tge last 2 weeks. I still struggle with carbs and sweets and have issues getting all my protein in. I've increased my exercise so I'm hoping that will help. I lost 120 lbs in a year with my band and I guess I thought the sleeve would at least equal or surpass those results. 5 more lbs and I'll be back in onederland ! I wish it would happen faster! Good luck, you're not alone.

Honey you need some help. I know what it's like to turn to food to help comfort your soul. But it's short lived and no u don't need it. You said you go to school, they should have resources to help you or point you in the right direction. The important thing is you need to take care of you. Now. Find a state funded program, call a friend, check with your church if you go. Harming yourself isn't the way to let go of what's eating away at your spirit. You need to find a healthy outlet. You are worth more than you are giving yourself credit for. Things are rough now, I get that. But you are going to school to better your life, you are losing weight to become healthy. You have these things going for you. Don't give up. Before you know it you will see the pride and beauty in your accomplishments. And please stick around here. This group is a wonderful support team. Hang in there, find someone to talk to like now... And keep coming back here too.

Thanks for the link. Last time he was able to get an rx for Questran, it was $260 for 1 can of it. We found it on the internet for $120 with no rx but it's a pain in the butt to get and probably not legal. He will have insurance next month so we will try the calcium until then. Maybe pairing that with Imodium. So I take it my little caltrate chewies won't work?

Anyone know any OTC alternatives to Questran or cholysteramine? Hubby had huge section of intestines removed a number of years ago and was prescribed it for the horrible diarrhea that followed. He doesn't have insurance now and Imodium does nothing for the diarrhea. He can't keep weight on and we haven't been able to find a decent alternative to the Questran.

I had surgery 11/5. Lost 16 lbs that first 2-3 weeks then stalled. Went up and down between 229-231 and it drove me nuts. I was positive I would be one of those people that this surgery would not work for. But finally at week 4.5 my stall broke and now I'm down to 224. Oddly it seemed that increasing my calories to 800-900 a day helped. At least I think it did. That, and taking a laxative if I haven't had a bm in 4-5 days. I don't recommend that as a weight loss trick but when you're backed up, you're backed up.

I'm 6-7 weeks out. Full diet now. Need some quick and easy ideas of food I can pack for my work lunch. No tuna! I hate it. Right now I bring a Greek yogurt, a Protein shake, low fat string cheese and then I'll usually go buy a meatball from the Italian place next door or a grilled chicken wrap from mc Donald's minus the wrap part. But I'm trying to get away from spending $ eating out. Ideas??? Thanks!!

I take the mini tamalitos to work for lunch a couple times a week. The chicken is the easiest to digest. It's already soft and tender.

Did u take pain meds post op? I had horrible insomnia and restless legs after stopping my pain meds. It actually look a couple weeks to get back to a normal nights sleep.

I've been taking natural vegetable laxatives. Wal mart brand. They work great, no cramping, no running to the bathroom, just a good ol natural bm.

I'm really getting depressed and unmotivated. I'm a month out , down 18 lbs or 16 depending on the fickle scale. I stopped weighing myself so much because it's downright depressing. Even if I weigh once a week. Nothing is happening! I've bounced between 229 and 231 since week 2. I eat an averGe of 700 cal a day, mostly protein. At this point, I wonder what was the point of this surgery? It doesn't even seem worth it. And maybe I go on losing 2 lbs a month or whatever. I have up cookies and cupcakes for this? I've read all about the stalls but something's got to give here. Am I alone in thinking this way?

I didn't quit and still haven't quit and I hate it. But if you can do it, now is the time. I wish you all the luck in the world with the quitting and your surgery. :-)

If you hop over to the Post Op thread, we are having a whole discussion about it. Sounds like it might not be such a bad idea.

I know what you mean. I had my lap band removed in September and they sent me home with Percocet. I took them for about 3-4 days and then switched over to Advil. But for a couple nights after stopping the Percocet, I had horrible insomnia, restless legs, hot and cold flashes, etc. It was horrible and I was shocked that I could get withdrawl symptoms after taking it such a short time. I told my doctor I never want Percocet again. And I'm hoping the lortab doesn't yield the same result.

hopefully you didn't mean that the way it came out as my pain was definetly not alleged. My ex best friend is addicted to pain pills. It's really sad. But then there are those of us who legitimately need them and don't abuse them. I wish it were different but I would've not got any sleep those first few weeks the kind of pain I was in. But if Tylenol works for you, more power to you.

That's nothin. I had my surgery on the 5th and jhad such pain in my side that I barely stopped the lortab on Friday. I guess we all heal differently.