:confused2:Hi, my name is Jasmyn, and I was banded June 2007 but it has been very frustrating. I have only lost 20lbs. I seem to be stuck at a weight for a long time, and seem to have lots of difficulties with eating. I have had a couple fills, and even had some taken out because I was not able to get anything down exept Water. Many of my friends and family have told me I should just have the band removed. It is disappointing. The dr has done all the blood work, and said everything is normal, that it is either I am eating to much sugary foods, or not exercising enough. I eat a small amount at one time, a few bites at most, and seem to always have problems with reflux. Within a matter of minutes whatever I eat comes back up. I haven't figured out what I can and cannot eat and have just become frustrated about eating at all. If it isn't soft pureed food, I can't get it to stay down. Dr did say my protien and Calcium were slightly low at my one year checkup. I can't eat meat, too chunky. Any help would be good. I am thinking maybe a mentor might help.

Daily foods I can eat,

instant oatmeal,

yogurt,

applesauce,

puddings,

cottage cheese,

cheese of any sort is usually ok.

Soup, broths

really soft noodles, small

so, macaroni and cheese,

spaghetti's

Veggies, fruits, meats, eggs, breads are all problems! Any other suggestions?!

Thanks!

Jasmyn

I'm surprised your doctor hasn't put you on a high protein shake until he can figure out why you can't eat solids. When I looked at your diet of things you can eat they seem like they contain some health foods (applesause...if it is sugar free, yogurt...if it is lowfat/low sugar), but you are are also eating things that are not good for you. I'm surprised your doctor is allowing you to eat any type of noodles. They aren't healthy for weight lose and they get "stuck" very easy because they expand. I'm sure you are fustrated with not being able to eat a variety of food and I'm wondering if you would be honest...are you eating things like ice cream? I know that goes down easy and would be a great treat to fill the tummy. How many meals are you eating? Three small meals are all you are to be eating. Are you grazing? That can add up even if it is only small bites at a time. Also, are you exercising at all? That seemed to be the real turning point for me. You need to find something you like and stick with it. If you don't like what you try at first then try something else. You have to keep moving! The lapband was never the cure to lose weight, but rather a tool to help you. I don't think I have all the answers, but I do think I see some problems with what you are doing. I hope my advice helps you. Best of luck.