texjah

Yes, I have to agree. I may not be losing very fast, but at least I am not gaining!!! That, in itself, is worth it - but the frustration is still there.

I had surgery August 8. Dr. Fixed a hiatal hernia, so no fill for one month after surgery. The first fill was aggressive and way too much. My second appointment was an X-ray and an unfill. Went again today -another X-ray and unfill. I think whatever I have lost has been in spite of the band, not because of it. The beginning weight submitted to insurance was actually 10 pounds more than I actually weighed, so it looks as though I have lost a bunch, but I know better. And yes, I'm frustrated...

Haven't received a date for surgery yet, but trying to be prepared and find some protein shakes I can tolerate. I have had trouble with these before, I.e. nausea. I tend to regurgitate these as soon as I drink them. Don't think that would be good post op. I have tried sipping, disguising in foods ( which is a little more successful), but post op is supposed to be only liquid. I have tried a number of different types, but always with the same results. Does anyone else have this problem? I tolerate yogurt well. Could liquified yogurt be a solution?? Any thoughts would be helpful!!!