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I actually just talked with my surgeon today about this. I am having the same problem. I am going to go have some labs done, an iron level, B12 level, vitamin D leve, and a blood count (hemoglobin). Maybe check to see if you can get some blood work done.

Thanks for the suggestions. I think that I am going to see if I can get some labs done and I'll start writing my foods down again. I was writing, but then the weight was coming off so nicely I stopped. Guess it's time to start back up! Thanks!

I do small treats every 10 lbs that I hit. I went to get a pedicure once and went to a museum that I have been wanting to go to. When I hit my next 10 lbs I am going to buy a stocking hat that I really want. I may get a boob lift when I get to my goal weight, but I'm not sure yet.

I was banded on August 30. I have lost 40 lbs so far and am extremely satisfied with my results. I did a 5K two weeks ago and since then I have felt so fatigued. I have still been going to the gym, but I feel like my muscles just aren't recovering. I was thinking that maybe I wasn't getting enough calories, so I started to eat a bit more, but now I have moved to eating really high calorie foods. I do know that I have been maintaining my protein intake of at least 60-80/day. I don't know what to do, I still feel so fatigued. I don't have much restriction, so I can eat just about anything which is frustrating also. Any advice? Thanks!

Hello, I was banded on 8/30. I had horrible diarrhea and cramps after surgery for about 2 weeks. It is normal to have diarrhea, seeing as how you are only getting liquids in. I started mushy foods a little early and I found out that I am lactose intolerant as well. Hopefully the diarrhea doesn't last too long!

I literally eat protein mushies all day and I'm still hungry

Okay, I have a question... I was banded Aug 30 and had a 4 ml fill on 9/14. Before my fill I really did not feel hungry at all, but now that I have had a fill, I am hungry frequently. I was told to only have 1/2 cup of mushy foods 3x/day and a snack if I am hungry. By doing this, I am only getting in around 700-800 calories. I am still feeling hungry while following this. Is it ok to add another snack? Is the 1/2 cup thing because that is what my pouch should hold? Thanks so much for your help!

Could I get the recipe for the turkey taco soup?

Thanks everyone! I found a soy protein shake from GNC that makes my stomach happy. It doesn't taste too good, but I'm not getting the cramps like I was before. I had no problems pre-surgery with the whey protein and skim milk, but post-op it has just been horrible. I get these horrible cramps and everything else that comes along. What is with all of the gas that I have now?

Wow, that is quite an accomplishment! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations on your weight loss! That is definitely an accomplishment to be proud of! I hope that next August I can say the same thing!

I have come to the conclusion that I am lactose intolerant right now. I wasn't before surgery, which kind of bums me out, but maybe it will go away. Has anyone else dealt with this? My real question is that I now have to have soy protein because the whey upsets my stomach. Do you know of any good ones, I got the GNC brand vanilla flavor and it tastes terrible. I added half a banana so that I could manage to get it down. Any suggestions would be great, thanks!

Congratulations, that is so awesome! Make sure to reward yourself for that accomplishment! (but not with food!)

Brian, Good luck with your surgery. Make sure to get moving right away, even if the hospital doesn't push you to. It will help the gas pain. Sugar free jello is also a wonderful thing!

How many scrambled eggs can you/should you eat at a sitting?