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I was 204 when I went in and 5'8. I have lost 15 pounds since the 4th of September. Weight lose has stalled thanks to pms!!!! And at least I am not gaining but been on 189 for 3 days now. I will let you know since I also had a low bmi. Hope you are doing great!!!

So how much are you eating at one time? I guess I just feel as if I am also eating too much at one time, but I am actually hungry. I am having greek yogurt like half a cup with honey, mashed potatoes like half a cup. Also soup blended in blender, ricotta cheese with a little spaghetti sauce, cream of wheat with pb in it. I guess I just wonder if this is ok? I had the band before and I couldn't eat anything and I could always feel it restricting. With the sleeve I really can't feel it and I guess I am comparing to the band?

I am 2 weeks out today and just wondered what everyone was eating? And do you feel like you are hungry all the time? Please list like what a typical day is for you! I need some input on this!

I had surgery September 4th, and I am down 15 pounds!! How is everyone else doing?

Ok so I had surgery on Saturday the 4th. I am so confused on liquid diet. I can't do broth the thought of it makes me want to vomit! So I have been doing protein shakes and I guess I am doing this all wrong. My instructions say only broth, water, jello and juice. I had lapband before and so I am just struggling with what to do. I don't want to do any damage to my new stomach but just not sure what I can do at this point? Am I the only one struggling with this stage? Thanks for any info!

Ok so I know I saw information on what everyone is eating but I can't find it so thought I would ask again. I had a complete unfill today due to not being able to eat and bad left side pain after eating small amounts, kind of like gallbladder pain (but had gallbladder removed 9/14/09) So doc did an x-ray to check for slippage as I only had 2 cc's and will call with results tommorrow, but says he thinks it is me and the way I eat. I struggle with eating I have this whole time I have had the band! And I am actually regreting getting the band, I am 10 pounds away from goal and want to reach it so bad!! So what are you eating on a daily basis, are you counting calories, how long does it take you to eat, and are you able to get enough fiber? I have almost been in ER multiple times for constipation and can't seem to get regular? Any info would be great as I must be doing something wrong this whole time!!! I was banded 6/8/08????

I also just saw Dr. Schlesinger and I am so happy with him!!! I recently moved to Arizona from Oregon and not one doctor here would see me. I ended up in the ER due to pain from band and also gallbladder and the doctor in ER told me good luck and that he has Lap Band in Mexico and if you had surgery out of state you are SOL!! So I had called 22 lap band doctors total, one doctor did agree to look over my medical records for 1,500 down and agreement to enroll in nutritional and workout programs through his clinic...I was hopeless. I found Dr Schlesinger's # and I cried when they told me they would see me!!! He unfilled my band as I had been throwing up for the entire year I had my band!!! And did gallbladder removal and is working with me on how to actually eat and live with the band (seems so each for everyone else but me) he is a blessing and I am so glad he is my doctor and yes Jen is also great with helping with insurance and so informative....this doctor is the best and if you live close by and you are considering lap band so yourself a favor and go see him!!!!

I took gallstone meds at first my doctor said I only needed to take for 6 months. I am about tired of doctors right now. Called the last two in my area and they will not see me advised me to fly home for an appointment!! I have been feeling ok. Only doing liquids and mushys to kinda heal my body after throwing up 2 nights ago. I am trying to drink lots of fluids and adding protein shakes and such. I will keep paying someone will see me!!

Thanks everyone for writing. I called my doctor in Oregon and they referred me to some more doctors. The clinic I talked to today said I would have to ay 1.000 up front to be seen and enroll in there weight loss program for one year, and that was if the doctor reviewed my case and decided to see me as it was case by case. This is the third doctor and I just don't have that kind of money, and she was a complete bitch about it!! I am so frustrated about this I went and seen a pcp and he said he wasn't a bariatric doctor and I need to see someone who specializing in lap band so frustrated!!! I am just doing liquids until I can see someone so I am not throwing up anymore. Haven't had that pain in like five days it comes and goes it is so odd!!!

Ok so I was banded on June 11th 2008, my starting weight was 260 and I am currently at 168. I am so happy with my weight loss but I have had a really hard time with the band. I had my first fill late July and it was like 2 cc's, then again I got another fill October (not for sure on dates?) and it was another 2 cc's. I got an unfill in December due to throwing up too much and she took out like 1 1/2 she said. So since then I have had this horrible pain and it isn't everyday but it is like weeks at a time and then goes away. It happens usually at night after I eat, and it is a stabbing pain in my left side radiates up my shoulder and into my back, lasts about 30 minutes then it is gone??? Has anyone had this before? Also I throw up all the time??? I eat slow and eat what I am supposed to but I feel like I am basically anorexic I can't eat. I have been living on ice cream and coffee?? I am getting frustrated has anyone had these problems???

I am new to Arizona from Oregon and I am looking for a doctor. I am in Phoenix area. I have contacted a couple doctors who refuse to see me since I already had surgery. I am having alot of problems and need to see someone asap.....Help please!!!

I am so sorry, I was a dog owner and he was my love! Animals are amazing and healing, and when the world turns against you, a loyal friend you would always have. I believe there is a special place for our animals once they pass so keep smiling and you will be reunited again one day! Prayers to you and RIP Pedro!

I quit smoking one year ago and since my doctor knew that he did three labs all the way until the day before surgery! I had actually thought about having one one night when I went out like two weeks before surgery but the thought of coming all this way and that ruining me having surgery scared me and I didn't! I am not sure if they do labs like that in Mexico?