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Very normal, I usually have a protein drink in the mornings. Just like my wedding ring, my band is very tight in the morning and actually too loose in the evening. Not because of calories but because of heartburn I have to really work not to snack at night...its all good!

I dont think it should be a problem. I think take your protein powder to toss into whatever you eat (smoothies, soups etc) and youll be fine! PS: I dont think I have seen anyone on this site who got staples! Any idea why your doc used them for such small incisions? Just curious...

I guess i have done plenty of vomiting in the 2.5 years since I got my band but my doc sews his bands in place and has never even had one slippage...

Mine looks like a golf ball these days and I'm pretty proud of it! I just dont have any fat there to hide it anymore!

I definitely eat A LOT less. I used to eat all of a regular restaurant meal and now I bet I barely eat 1/4th of it...those portions are for NFL players! But over the 2+ years since I got my band I have kind of naturally shifted to a much healthier diet! I dont eat any meat but fish and I really focus on the good kinds of proteins like beans and fish because I dont have room for the junk...one 100-calories pack of something like cookies or chips and I'm full so I really cant waste the space with stuff like that...but sometimes I do eat some junk and I dont worry about it. Sometimes I just want cake so I eat it!

There is clear liquid protein called isopure...tastes like crap but it might help fill you up. I got it at GNC.This part of your journey just sucks...hang in there!

I really hope this solves the pain problem but it sounds like no one will know until they see how you do after the removal. If it doesnt help you, what will be next? Anyway are you also considering vertical sleeve? Please keep us posted on how you are doing!

Oh, thanks so much for posting...I think its going to turn out great!

Tell your doc, its prob nothing, I swear I have had so many weird feelings and noises since being banded! But...it can be s a heart arrhythmia (easily treated )called atrial fibrillation...get it checked out.

I am also amazed at how much people eat and how big the bites are...I guess I used to be like that! I had a hard time letting go of worrying what others thought of me that I eat so little now. Some people might think I'm judging them for how much they eat or that I have an eating disorder because my meals are so tiny, but more than two years banded, I just no longer care what anyone thinks! Sometimes when I am eating with friends and having fun I get distracted and dont chew enough...but I am not going to avoid friends because of it! I just have to learn to pay attention so I dont get stuck!

I am wondering how many calories you are getting now...it doesnt sound like enough. One pound a day is not good for you as I'm sure you know. Yes, you will plateau or even gain as you advance the diet but this is for the rest of your life, its not a diet, its a lifestyle. Its not a race, take care of yourself nutritionally and the weight will come off.

Is there anyway its that you just hate your job and have stress? Or could it be tight fitting clothes or a tight belt or something? Can it be your chair is putting you in a bad position?

Twinkles you look great in your gallery...would love to see how the TT and BL turned out if its not weird to ask. I just cant decide whether to spend the money or not... Spoiltmom, glad you are recovering well!

Mine and my friend's fell out like crazy from about 3 to 6 moths post op and then started to sprout back. A year later she had to have her GB out and had the exact same thing...its temporary! On the other hand, you need half your ideal weight in protein every day (if you should weigh 120 lbs, you need 60 gms of protein a day)...this is critical to your overall health!

I think I was told protein grams should equal half of your ideal weight. So if ideal weight is 120, you need 60 grams a day. If I eat my protein first, at least 20gms at each of three meals, I dont have room to get myself in trouble with sugar ,carbs etc. Protein is the only think I (sort of) count.

I know for me i have had the same experience after my last fill. I have had to stop eating anything after about 7pm and then I was fine. I would rather do that than get unfilled because I really wanted to get to normal BMI and I was snacking in front of the TV at night and needed to stop.

I agree...this was the best decision ever...I wish I could have done it much sooner!

Take all the drugs you can...I dont know why there are so many people trying tough it out and not take the drugs! I woke up from surgery in an abdominal binder and I wore it for a week...it really tucked in my gut and held it in place especially for sleeping. If you are not getting one at surgery go get one at a drugstore! Its just a wide white band of elastic and velcro...kind of like a corset!

You need at least 800 calories a day and you need to eat if you are truly hungry. Thats the whole point of the band...its not a diet. You are on the right track and yes, this part sucks, but I promise in a year or two (its not a race) you'll be laughing about all of it! Be nice to yourself!

I am worried about your protein...you need it in EVERY meal! 20 grams at three meals will give you 60. Cheese will increase it a bit in the grits and potatoes but you need beans, fish, meat, cottage cheese etc! PS I also dont think you are getting enough calories! I think you ned at least 800/day.

Beans are probably the cheapest food ever and the highest source of protein...but if you want them really cheap you cant be lazy because you have to soak them and actually cook! The big giant pillow-size bag is like 5 bucks and you could live on it for months! 2 words: crock pot!

My stomach growls like crazy when I know I am not hungry...not sure why but it has something to do with the band. Anyway if you actually are hungry, yes you should eat. Do not starve or deprive yourself...that's not the purpose of the band.

If there really was anything that easy to actually lose weight...everyone would be thin!

Instead of trying to change her mind about the band (who cares what lurks in HER mind?) I wish you had just said, "that hurt my feelings" That would be a statement of fact and in that case it is inarguable...stay away from people who do that!

I had to self pay so I didnt have to do one but I have heard you can get 'disqualified' if you lose too much weight! If you read thesweetspot blog by band_groupie at the beginning she takes you through the whole 6 month diet thing...her blog is hilarious and will answer a lot of questions for you, good luck!