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Congrats and wishing you continued success!!

Probably will be ok but if you are concerned the best thing to do is call your doctor. Hope you feel better soon!

I measure out three half cup Meals but I foot count calories. I do count protein and sodium.

I eat the same things I eat at other times of the day.

I have also heard some people strain it. I was allowed to blend and it saved me but don't change anything without checking with doctor first.

Hell UVA is not really that far from you. At most three hours. Keep us posted.

This is just my opinion, but if you are having this much trouble now and you cannot even find a dr? You may want to rethink your options. It is just as important if not more to have excellent aftercare. Lots of us have done very well with just the band. You get what you give and seems you might think placating is a short cut. Maybe rethink!

I actually made a paste with pb2 lil sweetener lil salt and lil water then mixed in some granola. I also had some on rice crackers!!!!

Grat job! Sometimes your body needs to catch up. It is a really good thing to keep track of your measurements!

It all sounds so exciting to me! Best of luck to you all!

Where in Virginia are you? Have you checked with MCV or Bon-secours?

The first thing I did to get back on track was to get a copy of my doctors guidelines. Then I started following them. I started measuring and tracking everything. I also went to a nutritionist that works with my and doctor and took about a weeks worth of days with me. It is not easy but how you succeed and what you get is totally up to you. You dd great so you obviously know how to work with the band. Do you have any notes or trackng that you did when you were successful. It comes down to what I hear on this site a lot. You have to have want power and you have to do this for you and motivate yourself. Best of luck to you!

Sounds good, but I was told that pea soup is not a good choice because peas are starch.

The first thing you have to do is let go of the guilt and the shame because it will just hold you down. Start fresh and new and you will do great!!

Yay!! Congrats!!

Reflux can not only be serious it can also be life threatening.

I really hope people read your post and learn from your experience!! Thank you so much for sharing and I am glad you are doing better!

Really it is totally up to your doctor. Everyone is different. Good Luck.

I got reflux really bad specially when sleeping (which can be very serious and dangerous) and terrible heartburn. I was too full. Soon as they did the unfills I was great!

You sound too tight to me and you should feel great!! I too suggest you call your doctor.

Have you tried a Netti pot? Cleans your sinuses out. They really help healing. Hope you feel better.

I also can eat pretty much everything as long as its not dry . I do not eat rice, pasta and bread but I think it's more because of the nutrients. I was Also told no popcorn.

I also eat half cup meals and I measure everything in volume. Best of luck to you.