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I am at a stall. Should I just do protein shakes for 3 days to jump start? I drink the premier protein shakes that are 30 grams of protein and 180 calories? When I met with nurse last she said I wasn't getting enough calories or protein in but I try to snack a lot. Please help!!! I have lost 33 lbs in 4 months (in a stall the last month). I am very active too - work out at least 3-4 X week. Travel a lot for work too. TIA! Started at 222 - currently 188.

Also, I was sleeved from a lap band on July 9th. Started at 222 and am at 188. Slowly but surely! I would love to be 155. Help!!!

Good morning! I have similar issues. Haven't lost any in a month. I do work out very well 3-4 X week. I need to get back strictly on protein. I am not a fan of grilled chicken but I can eat sliced deli chicken, string cheese, peanut butter, almonds, veggies and try to have a Premier Protein shake daily. What are your thoughts? Btw, I had started drinking my Reisling and/or vodka and have limited that to at most once per week. I need a buddy on this site! ????

My doctor said not to take gummy vitamins - only chewables. He said there is a specific vitamin missing in the gummy. I found mine at CVS. They aren't bad at all to taste.

Why no alcohol? I will be treating myself to one drink per week after my 6 week anniversary provided I am hitting all my milestones. ????

I am just over 1 week out and my doctor said I can start weight training. Just do not lift over 20 lbs until 6 weeks. Do what you can and feel comfortable with. Good luck!!

Pain meds do not help unfortunately. Walk, walk, walk and also lying on the bed with my head hanging off the edge helped the gas settle down again. It is such a headache!! ????

My doctor had me take Magnesium Citrate the day before surgery. Worked like a charm! The cherry flavor tasted great - just be sure and chill it. I took it at 2:00 pm the day before. It will clean you out within a few hours. Good luck!

My BMI was 33 when I was sleeved last week. Let's see how my progress goes. I have 65 lbs to lose now.

So, a lot of the food is not actually puréed? You can eat sliced deli meat and scrambled eggs? That's exciting! I was thinking I had to put everything through the blender. Are you having the tuna with low fat mayo?

I had my sleeve last Thursday, July 9th! ????????????

Hi everyone! I had my band to sleeve revision on July 9th - feel great! Just a little sore and walking helps. I did gain 7 lbs from surgery but lost that plus 2 more. I am trying to figure out what to eat on the puréed foods portion for 2 weeks. Any ideas?

I start this phase on Thursday. What did everyone eat?

Amazing!!!!

Hi everyone! I had my band removed and sleeve surgery last Thursday, July 9th. I would love buddies who had theirs around the same time frame. I gained 7 lbs from surgery and have lost that plus 1 more lb. So sick of the protein shakes now lol. How is everyone else doing? So excited to see everyone's progress!

I was outpatient - had surgery at 10:30 but for some reason, wasn't able to go to the bathroom. They sent me home with a catheter and I had to return the day for removal. All good now.

Its been 3 days now and so different from the band. I sip very slowly - only drink 2 protein drinks and try to get in as much water as possible. I average between 50-60 oz per day. It is so odd chewing the vitamins since we are liquid only. Trying to be very careful. I gained 7 lbs from surgery but lost that and 1 more so far. Have my first doctor's appt Wednesday. The pain has not been bad - I have been walking and blowing into the device.

I had my revision to sleeve July 9th. Feel great, just a little sore. Excited to see the number on the scale go down!

I had my sleeve yesterday and feel great! I had my band removed, hernia repaired and I feel very little pain. The only issue I had was I couldn't urinate after the surgery. We kept waiting - they sent me home with a catheter that I had removed today. Also, I gained 7 lbs since yesterday. A little discouraging but it must be due to all the fluids they gave.

Fantastic everyone! Having surgery tomorrow - so nervous. Love seeing everyone's pics!!

Hi everyone! I am having my band removed and having the sleeve procedure. Any advice? I am already sick of the Protein shakes for the pre-op diet. Any shakes out there that are delicious? I am starving! Any advice for after surgery? I am taking one week off from work and i am a road warrior. Will start travel again after 3 weeks. Wish me luck!

I am having my band removed and the sleeve procedure on Thursday. So nervous!!

Hi everyone! I ended up showing up at the doctor's office on Monday. I was severely dilated! My esophagus was even inflamed. They couldn't figure out if it was a slippage or not. They took out all the fluid except for 1 cc (I was at 2.5). I'll be there next Monday for a follow up and to possibly add more fluid. I feel sooooo much better! I'm hungry though! I can actually sleep lying down now with no acid reflux. Yeah! Thanks for all the advice!

Help! I've had the most horrible weekend ever. I got a fill almost 3 weeks ago (3 cc) and now it's really bothering me. Every solid food I eat comes back up and sometimes I cannot even drink water. I tried to call my doctor this weekend and couldn't reach him. I called 3 different ER's and they didn't know how to do a fill. After all these years doing lap bands, and no one in the ER knows how to do a fill! I am going in first thing to the doctor tomorrow morning without an appointment. I've had acid reflux so bad at night I cannot even lay down without sliming, I am coughing all night, and once, I woke myself up throwing up. Yikes!!!! I'm exhausted!

Hi everyone! Haven't been on in a few months although I read comments fairly often. Does anyone go to the support groups? It really helps me when I can attend them. The weight is slowly coming off, but I guess that's the best. I love everyone telling me how great I look - isn't if FUN? They ask how I do it. I tell them I quit drinking carbonated drinks and cut down on carbs. hee hee It's a secret! I have lost 50 pounds now, 50 more to go! I think my fill is still too tight - it's been about a month. I vomit regularly, which sucks! The one food that is easy to go down is Cheetohs! I shouldn't share that with everyone. ha ha Everything gets stuck - I may go in for an unfill. Anyone have any ideas on what is easy to eat and tastes good, especially when traveling? I would appreciate it!! Thanks for all your help!