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Thanks so much I will ckin to Bandwagon immediately and the other tips later.

Was banded April 2009, lost 40lbs in first few weeks. No more w8 loss since then. With no fill have been throwing up 4-5 times a day. Finally after going to Mayo Clinic and back to my original surgeon in Nashville it was determined that my problem has never been my band, but my esophagus. Am now on meds for that and hardly throwing up at all now. So bottom line, I need to start over and learn how to use my band as a tool. Can anyone suggest a book explaining the whole post-op do's and don'ts. I don't need all the "talking into surgery" stuff. I really want this to work, please advise. THX

Thanks for the encouragement! I think one of my biggest problems is that I was in denial regarding being diabetic; so I never really had a "diabetic diet". The Nutritionist I saw when I was first diagnosed was terrible, made no sense, and then soon after I saw her she was no longer there. So I am on two types of insulin and also Metformin. So I definitely need to make my own structured eating plan. Thanks again for answering my posts.

Izzy, thanks again for your info. I wanted to look at your post again but everytime I tried to find my original post and view my answers, I can't find either. The only way I can find it is to click the web address given in my emails telling me someone has commented. It's been so long since I've posted on this forum and so many things have changed, can you tell me how I can go directly to my question and view the answers?? Thanks.

Thanks for the good tips. I usually have a Myoplex (42 g protein) every morning for breakfast. Also,I love Nut Thins and Laughing Cow Herb and Garlic cheese -- hadn't thought about mixing it with salmon or tuna would be great!

Thanks for your comment. My lap band surgeon has already told me what to eat: Protein three times a day--no snacks. However, since most proteins come right back up, I wanted a good alternative. Guess the best thing for me to do is look on the web and find a list of all types of proteins. Thanks for making me think!!

It's been a long time since I have been on this site. I was banded 4/1/09 and from the beginning I had a problem eating the protein I am supposed to without throwing up. It has now been almost 2 1/2 years and I still throw up almost every time I eat. To say I've been frustrated is an understatment. I have only lost about 30 lbs total. Anyway, this week I was given some hope I was told at Mayo Clinic that I had a hiatal hernia and needed to have that repaired and the band removed; I was scheduled for surgery in August and then my employer (from whom I have retired) changed my insurance and Mayo decided they would not accept the new ins. Finally my original surgeon said he would see me even though he does not accept the new ins either. He allowed me to do self-pay for my Monday appt (September 19) and the good news is that I do not have a hernia, I do have Esophageal achalasia which does not allow the esophagus to relax enough to allow my food to pass through into my pouch. As of Monday I am taking a new med which is supposed to fix this problem. So, bottom line is that now I have to start from the beginning using my band. Can anyone suggest an eating plan that works with my band and my diabetic needs?? Of course, the idea is that when I lose weight I can stop taking my insulin and a bunch of other meds. Any help anyone can give me would be much appreciated.

I had my lap band surgery in April 2009 and have given up with it working for me :thumbup: I haven't been on this website since Jan 2010). I usually throw up 4-5 times a day, which I could even live with if I were losing w8 but I just keep gaining back my original 40 lb loss. I have had all of saline removed from my band except 2 oz; tried to get the dr to remove that too, but he thought this would be OK. He said the reason I'm so hungry is that I'm starving myself since I can't keep protein down--especially chicken--and I'm not losing because I'm eating carbs--but I've got to eat something; I am also insulin dependant diabetic. I had to cancel my last 2 appts because I was too sick to travel to my dr in Nashville (it's almost a 4 hr round-trip). So I just keep trying to eat and just keep barfing. I had an MRI and it showed everything was in place, I did the 5-day pouch test, but the minute I eat other than liquids or mushies it comes back up. I know I sound like a pity party, but I am sort of pitiful :frown: Any advice?

Even though I can't seem to lose much weight even with lapband, I agree, I would give anything to have my flab (especially stomach) removed. Is it very, very expensive? I assume insurance does not cover these procedures.

Hey, since you are self pay I don't know what Dr. Morton requires. It was my insurance that required the 6-month weight loss (try) documentation and the pysc exam. I know how it is to be so curious. You can call Dr. Morton's assistant, her name is Anoosh, I don't know her last name but there is only one Anoosh (not sure of spelling either, but that is the way it's pronounced)--she is a great lady--and I'm sure she can tell you the time line. I don't mind if you tell her that I told you to call her. Hope she will help. Anita Barrett

You are so welcome! Stay in touch.:smile2: Anita