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I have head of Dr Hollis and good things about him and his staff. I used Dr Spivak and he has since relocated and is no longer in Houston. I loved him he was great!! Cheri

Elcee, I really want off this Crestor so I have been eating some oatmeal everyday and trying to be good. Trying not to get my Protein from meat or eggs and most dairy unless fat free. Have blood test next month and we will see if the “evil crestor” has done it's job. Cheri

That is too funny!! We all have our foods that are like that. Remember the commercials with people walking around with donuts on their behinds. Don't remember what the commercial was for but it was too true to life for some of us. Once when I made my own diet plan again (before Band) lost 100 lbs eating nothing but hot air-popped popcorn. It took about 8 months but that is all I ate . . . I lost 100 lbs and a lots of my hair but I was skinny, sick and skinny. But I ate all the popcorn I wanted as long as it was air-popped. That would make a great thread DUMBEST DIET YOU EVER DID. Cheri

Can you revise to another surgery? I was self pay too so I know it is hard but maybe something like careone, or even a no interest credit card. That is how I did my Band (credit card). I did not listen to video but my Doctor was $3000 to remove band and that was several years ago. I hope you can find a way to move on to sleeve or get another band. I would have to if that happen to me. I would have to find a way. Cheri

That would be from 3 small packs instant oatmeal and 3 Protein shakes. The protien shakes are only 5 carbs and 3 grams of fat 160 calories, it is the oatmeal that has all the carbs. So that would be good carbs right? I admitt I am always looking for any easy way. When I was first banded it ate chicken salad with fat free mayo 3 meals a day for 6 months with a Protein shake a couple of times a week. I just do better when I know what I am gonna eat and it is ready to go and get out of the kitchen. I can go all day with no physical hunger since being banded but my emotional hunger I deal with daily. Cheri

I feel sorry for those of you that struggle so much but I think that you have to look at the whole picture. You fix your body where it doesn't need much food so you can lose . . . .but you don't fix the emotional and mental stuff that goes along with it. Go get some counseling you will see what a difference it makes. I did 3 years so I am not telling you, that you need to go, but not me. I loved it and it helped me so much. Lets be honest if you don't feel good about yourself nothing is going to help. You already had the surgery, spent the money, why not invest a small amount more and see it you can make it work, by getting some help. Do you go to support group? So very important for some people to be around people who are going through the same thing they are. It is hard we need support. Hang in there and give yourself one more chance, what could it hurt? Cheri

Okay I am right at 3 years out still not at goal and falling off track last couple of weeks. Lost 84 now up about 8 of that. I have also been sick and no workout about 3 weeks and some junk. I do really good on a meal plan that is already set in stone and I just have to eat it and move on without thinking about it. If you all could look at the following information that I would be taking in if I choose one of these. Some are higher carbs but the carbs only come from high Fiber oatmeal, no flour or bad carbs. If you would look and see if one of the combinations sounds smart to you and let me know your opinion PLEASE. I just need a couple of weeks to get me in the right direction without going totally shakes only. If you think this sounds totally dumb thats okay too tell me I am trying to figure something out. Just home from Doctor (flu) and 8 lbs is on my mind. Calories 840 Protien 102 Fat 16 Carbs 80 Sugar 6 Fiber 34 or Calories 960 Protien 106 Fat 18½ Carbs 105 Sugar 8 Fiber 41 cheri

You look great congratulations!! Cheri

That was my problem . . . I could lose it . . . but not keep it off for very long. I think this would be good for you! Cheri

No pizza for me. Never goes down. the first year yes, now no cheri

I was told that too but not sure how it is possible band is on outside Fluid never touches it. But they are not good for you anyway. I never touched one until about 3 months ago. Next month I will be 3 years out. Trying to quit again. cheri

I like to hear people's advice. Doesn't mean I am gonna do it but might be just what I needed. We all have Drs. and brains. Cheri

Welcome! What part of Texas? I am down by Galveston. Cheri

Diet coke was the hardest thing to give up. But quit cold turkey and did not have another one till about 2½ years post op now I am trying to stop it again. Next month will be 3 years for me. Once you quit never go back too hard to quit again. Hang in there! Cheri

Welcome back! Hope you feel better soon. Cheri

Me too I miss him and his staff cheri

feeeze a protien shake eat like ice cream. My doctor said liquid rest of day and them mushies next day. but all are different cheri.

1. How long have you been banded? 2½ years 2. How much weight did want to lose? 100 lbs 3. How much weight have you lost? 84 lbs 4. How happy are you that you have been banded: 10

Look up Jachut. She has been through alot read some of her threads and replys very honest and educational. Cheri

There are some, just might not have been on here since you posted. Give it a couple of days, I know of at least 3. I am saying a prayer for you too. hang in there it will be over before you know it. Cheri

I had cyst on my ovaries and it is the worst pain I have ever felt. Even childbirth was better than that pain! Cheri

I am 2½ years out. I have clinical depression. I have had it for many years. I do take meds but not too many, and as long as I am taking them I have very few bad days. That being said I was self pay and did not have to any of these tests. I was in therapy at the time. One thing you might want to consider is that these meds might make you be a slower loser. Are you an emotional eater? A comfort eater? I was both even with meds. I have had to make a point to not use food in that way any more. Someone else can tell you about these tests but I say be honest. If you are under a Doctor's care than you are already doing what is right for you and I can not see why you would be flagged for that reason. Also my depression and anxiety did not get any better with the 84 lbs that I have lost an kept off as they were not caused from the weight. But the everyday workouts did help! Good luck to you! Cheri

I also have to workout all the time. Maybe you are taking a med that might be hindering your weight loss? Cheri

Very good I buy them ready to drink at Sam's Cheri

Och! That looks like pain!! But I bet you will be very happy. Cheri