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I think it can depend on the type of protein shake as well. I know my doctor explained to stay away from shakes that had higher carbs/calories.

Congrats on getting cleared!!! I was banded on the 27th as well, but I have to wait an additional week.

I am curious as to what's everyone's thoughts on Alcohol with band. Obviously I know that alcohol has many empty calories and sugar and beer has carbonation that isn't well either. But I am curious as to when you first started to introduce alcoholic beverages into your life again. What have your Doctors told you regarding alcohol? Does anyone have a healthier drink of choice?

For sure agree with the others! Also are you taking your Vitamins? I am pretty sure that could make a difference as well.

I am right there with you! Don't worry, I just had a "cheat" myself and totally feel guilty. I just had my band adjusted from a slip and supposed to be on Clear liquids for 3 weeks. I am about 2 weeks there and finally caved today and had some candy :cursing: Blargh. But I didn't go off the deep end and neither did you! We just need to take it one step at a time and remember why we did this in the first place. This quote might sound weird but makes sense when you start losing (I've lost over 100 so far) "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" Be strong!

To be honest my biggest issue that caused the slip was vomiting. If you find yourself vomiting or things getting stuck and you need to make yourself vomit that is a RED FLAG that something needs to change. Either your eating habits or your fill something would need to be fixed. Talking to my doctor as well, he said a food to completely stay away from that has caused many slips for patients (and probably helped lead to mine) is popcorn. I was really sad because I do enjoy popcorn, but for me I've had to add to the "forbidden" list along with rice.

Sorry all of that happened! It doesn't seem like a slip. My band just actually slipped, and during that process I wasn't able to keep down anything (food or liquid). Try being gentle with liquids during this time and I hope you feel better xoxo