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That's been my problem EXACTLY! I was able to hold down some solids in week 2 as well. However, when I have tried to venture out a bit, I have found myself experimenting with my trigger foods and have wound up getting sick as well - my one trigger was a slice of pizza. It was just too heavy and doughy (even though I barely made a dent in it) and I got sick. It's a natural process of learning what and how to eat all over again. I'll tell you one thing, I haven't touched pizza, nor even thought of it, since!

I had read an article online stating that a "doctor to the stars" said that Drew Carey's drastic weight loss could only be attributed to some form of WLS. Whatever it may be, he looks great! And, yes, Rex Ryan, coach of the NY Jets, did have the gastric banding surgery done in the off season. He does look great and it does help being around trainers and state of the art gym everyday!! :rolleyes2:

greek yogurt is amazing and feels so much more substantial to me than regular yogurt. I hadn't thought about adding some of my whey protein powder to it at all - sounds great! i have to avoid the ones with fruit in it b/c of my diabetes. i had been adding a packet of splenda to the plain greek yogurt for the time being until i can have some fruit. the whey protein powder sounds like a much better idea though! thanks!

Hello all! I was banded back on 9/1 after a decent struggle with my insurance. I am now 3 weeks from surgery and am feeling great. I weighed in at 409lbs in early June and I was 388lbs on the day of my surgery. Since surgery, I'm down to 367lbs after having lost 22lbs in the first week (eek!) and 2lbs in the 2nd week. However, after stepping on the scale this morning, I noticed I gained 3lbs. I know that my body is going through some major changes and I also know that I've just begun in week 3 to add some pureed and even some soft-solid foods into my diet. I'm a little discouraged, but again, I know my body is going through some major changes. Having type-2 diabetes and taking insulin, I also am very familiar with the harder struggle people have with losing/gaining weight. I guess in the end, I'm just venting but I am determined to keep at it and get myself healthier. Has anyone else had the same struggle so early on? I was reading into the 'bander's hell' before their first fill, but it's not even that I'm hungry all the time. I've been eating small meals (3-4 a day) and have been drinking my clear Protein and Protein shakes. I know this post is all over the place - I'm just a bit confused and concerned and just needing to vent. Any suggestions?