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Hello all,

I am new to the forum, but I am about 1 year and 2 months post surgery. It's been a rough road from the start was hospitalized a week after surgery for dehydration and C. Diff. Since then I have had multiple visits to the the office and ER for adjustments and pain. We can't seem to find a happy medium to keep my band filled to, it's either too tight or not enough restriction. In the last month I have had to have Fluid removed and of course so goes the weight gain. Just frustrated, i do not regret the surgery because the weight loss has been awesome but I feel like I am stuck in a rut. I pretty religiously cook food from skinnytaste.com and the skinnytaste cook book, but going out proves the be the hardest from food options to cocktails and beer, makes me feel like I am missing out! I need to get back on track. Any suggestions!!!

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Don't be discouraged @Adelarn13....sometimes it takes a while to find that "happy spot".

Going out is hard for me too....but I make wiser choices with my food...there for I feel like I have earned the occasional cocktail ;) and a lot of places now offer low cal meals...which are still amazing. Just be sure you have an idea of what your band agrees with.

It looks like you have lost a lot of weight which is amazing!

Don't give up you are on the right track!

I have read a lot about the green zone, and I know I am not there yet either...

While I am not where I want to be I am making healthier choices and portions when it comes to food. :)

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