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You are hiring the doctor to do a job for you. So far he has not done enough to help you. You are the one who should be upset with him, not the other way around. Never let a doctor intimidate you. They sometimes think they are gods, but they are just people with a certain skill set.

About 30% of calories.

I am sensitive to the whey and had explosive visits to the bathroom. I lose without protein drinks and get 70 - 90 protein grams each day. It is harder to do it this way but worth it. The non fat or low fat Greek yogurt helps.

My doc said to use the frozen low cal meals because they are good for portion size and will train your eye and tummy to accept a normal amount of food. As for feeling guilty, I maintain that guilt should be reserved for things that are morally wrong. Therefore I never feel guilty. It is very liberating! That said, it seems like you should follow doctor's orders and, yes, they are all different. Good luck.

I track the following: calories < 1300 Protein > 70 fat < 43 Fiber > 15 This works for me and I am losing. I do not track carbs. as I am not eating any thing that is not whole grain. It is hard to get all the protein and balance the rest. Good luck.

I found that in the liquid and soft stages I just told people I was having dental work done. You can have milk with your own powder shake added and juices or cream Soups. In the soft stage I would order a scoop of egg salad, mashed potaotes, or cottage cheese. Later, although you are eating less, no one notices. Good luck.

Self pay $14,500 plus $1000 for lifetime fills. Dr. H. Billy in Ventura CA. Would pay double, or more, since I am so happy.

I just can't eat applesauce anymore. Planning on trying it again in a few months.

Mine was from a sensitivity to the whey protein and milk. When I stopped that (went to soy milk) it all stopped.

I look at it this way: Without the surgery what would I have gained in the same time period? Then I smile and go on my way. A slow steady loss is great.

Everyone is different and the changes you experience will not be like mine. Also, time improves everything so if you can't eat something 6 weeks out you will want to try it again, say in 6 months. The list of what you can not eat will be small compared to all you will gain. Good luck

You will be fine. Just look on this site for answers to your questions (always defer to your doc, of course). I made it through the first few weeks with by reading about others experiences. My surgery went like this: Go in 8:00 am, into surgery at 9:00, waking up 10:30 and out by 11:00. Very easy. Just take it easy untill your body tells you it is time to get moving. Follow doc's eating orders and smile, for you will be eating like a "normal" person soon. Good luck

I started slowly then realized that I was still eating mostly soft foods. So I went to a pretty normal diet and have only had a few problems, mostly when I eat out and am paying less attention to how fast I eat. I find I have the most problem with fruit, of all things. Good luck.

Mine was free. Self pay $14,500.

Joined WW about 5 years ago and lost 50 pounds. Put 20 back on before being banded. I am staying to earn my lifetime (worked hard for that). Then I can go just once a month to keep me accountable. I think the points are good so you don't eat too high of fat content with all the Protein required. My nutritionist requires a detail of food eaten with calories, fat, protein and carbs. I add Fiber and points so it is a really detailed accounting. As tired as I am of tracking it is a helpful tool. I am hoping for the day when I can just eat and not worry about it. Until that day I track! Good luck to you