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I started to get the Greek yogurt with fruit... however I saw the crazy amount of sugar in it and chose not to go there. I use Stivia and other alternatives to sugar, try to keep the additives from SF/LC down as much as possible, so I feel like I'd be back tracking if I started adding things to my diet that have that kind of sugar count. Just me. Also, I don't know how true it is, but I read on one of the WL sites I frequent that any amount of protein over 30g at one time is excessive, and doesn't get absorbed. Just what that WL Dr. of Nutrition said. Haven't had a chance to check with my nut yet.

good for you! Glad to see you weren't shy about doing what you needed to do to stay healthy and not ruin your band/stomach relationship.

Wow! I really feel for you. My first thought is that you may want to spend some time with a Phyc. Most of us eat for emotional reasons, perhaps some time with a professional would help you find your triggers. I would then suggest you try to find a Dr. who would do all the tests to see if the band has been placed correctly, hasn't slipped (you said you spent a lot of time throwing up) that there is no errosion ect. Then you could make a plan from there. Please know that as frustrating and miserable as you may feel now, it can and will get better for you. Hang in there and take it one step at a time. You may be a better candidate for a different WLS, finding a local bariatric Dr. would help you SO much. Good luck, and let us know how you get on..pleaes let us know your progress.

so you know, sometimes when our men are against us becoming healthy, they are actually scared that we won't want them when we are skinny. Cut them a little slack, not a lot, but a little.

depending on which part of your stomach hurts... I used just my hand when it was only the port that hurt, but I used a stuffed animal to put pressure on my belly to roll over in bed and get out of my chair. (He was cuter than a pillow)

I would suggest going to your nutritionist if you have one, or your Dr.s office for guidance. They would be the best source of information for you right now.

That is horrible. I hope the band removal is the answer. While I don't want the band to have caused this, I DO want you out of pain and discomfort! you must do what you must do! Should you need another surgery down the road... then maybe the bypass is your ticket. The sleeve would only insert another foreign object into your system. I wish you good health and a speedy recovery. Please let us know how you are doing.

Therein lies my problem...if I have one, i have to have them all... I'm better off not having any.

It's not a problem. They just want the Dr. to document your weight fluctuation, your inability to keep the weight off once you lose it.

I don't know how close to correct I am, it was just an obvious connection to me. Hope all works out well for you!

I take bariatric multi vitamin, bariatric Calcium chew, Bariatric B complex, just juice vegitable, just juice fruit and liquid L-Carnatine. They told me that I didn't need iron as I no longer have monthlies.

your symptoms sound like the symptoms that women with leaking breast implants had. Perhaps it's the type of material the band is made of???? Just thinking....

DarkAngel, Just because you are full, doesn't mean you can't look at the menu. Having said that... as long as you love your husband and put your relationship with him #2 on your priority list (you have to be #1), you shouldn't have any problem being faithful. It's nice to think about extra attention, but it's SO much better to be loved. Your husband (I'm assuming) loves you big or small, that means he loves the person you are, not the package "you" come in. So fantasize away!

I add the non flavored benifiber to my protein shakes and use Chia seeds in anything i can add them to. They are fiber, no calorie, also help you stay full longer. I've read posts from others who use fruit for that purpose. My daily intake doesn't allow for fruit, hence the other options. Once you get things "moving" you'll feel like a new woman! Good luck with that.

Congratulations... I am moving forward in fits and starts. A pound here, none there, then two! I can't wait to join you at the 50lb line! You ROCK!

I frequently get an upset stomach. Sometimes its from the protein shake, other times its from gas I haven't passed. I start sipping as soon as I can (1/2 hour after protein shake) and it passes within an hour or so. It's not pleasant but it is tolerable. Hope you feel better soon.

My seminar was 3/10, surgery 5/6. Insurance is BC/BS, as long as my BMI was over 40 or I had co-morbidity, no hoops. Surgeon's office made sure I qualified, and actually applied to the insurance company, not my regular Dr. I thought it was fairly quick!

I am so glad that your session went as well as could be expected. The fact that you acknowledge your issues and are wanting help is putting you in such a good place. Just try to remember that your issues didn't appear overnight, and you can't fix them overnight. You have friends and support here!

That happened with my second fill.... a couple of days after my fill, I was hungry within a couple of hours of eating, and pretty much hungry all day. That lasted two weeks. I hung in there, and eventually, it got so I had to remember to eat. This third fill.... I don't know, it was .5cc, but it seemed like he took some out, not put any in. Almost a week later... I'm good. Maybe it will just take some time for your band to settle? Hang in there, and good luck!

I feel bad that you didn't know what the surgery entailed. I am angry with your surgeon for not ensuring that you understood what the lap band was and how it would change your life. I hope that you find peace and a way to live with your band.

I have seen more that once on this board, folks who get cold feet the closer it gets to the day... All I can say is that you chose this path for reasons mostly known to you. Your health, family history, whatever.... those reasons haven't changed. The fact that you have been working toward this goal for a LONG time, just makes you that much more apprehensive. It is a big step. Just remember that you are doing this for your own good... and those who love you. As long as you follow your Dr.s instructions... and move as much as you can after surgery, you'll do great! even if you choose to postpone or cancel, what ever you chose, you will do good!

I only feel cool liquids going down when I'm a little restricted. Maybe you aren't chewing long enough?

This site has some really great information on it, if you can navigate around the negative comments. It's 90% upbeat, it's just those few... isn't it always? LOL! I had my 3rd fill with someone else at the Med office, and won't let him near me again! My PA has been doing a great job with my fills, in and out. This boob numbed me to start. Should have been my first clue! He make hamburger meat outta me while trying to find the center of the port! OMG! I am SO sore. My fill was Tuesday, it's Friday and I'm still sore! Live and learn! I go back the 31st for what I hope will be the sweet spot stop. We'll see! Hang in there Amy and Best wishes for a speedy recover today Sockmonkey!

Vacations are NOT times for losing weight, they are for getting away from every day struggles. It's ok. You are home and working again... I'm hanging in there, still slowly losing weight, had the most painful fill yet, and am still trying to hang in there. (I absolutly won't let the Dr. do my fill again!) PA's Rock! How is everyone else doing?

Jacqui; I absolutly agree with you as far as there being no experts on nutrition for WLS. I also am very happy that you have educated yourself and have been able to adopt a way of life that includes an assorment of food without the need of suppliments on a daily basis. Having lurked on several boards prior to and after my surgery, I have to tell you that you are not the norm. Most of us got here due to our addictive relationship with food. The Surgical Weight Control Center is the group that I went to for my band. They have two surgeons, a nut, a phyc, and a Dr. who specializes in nutrition. They are a center of excellence. I chose them for thier success rate, both short and long term. I went with them because I personally can't do this on my own. For me, knowledge is key, but the restriction is the tool. I am working towards the ability to make good decisions for myself by the time I get to goal. I congratulate you on your ability to take control of your food intake and be healthy with it.