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I am not a doctor, but when I was researching. My doctor said the band is slowly going away. I also learned that each time you have the band adjusted you might get charged an outpatient charge. In my case it as 200.00 an adjustment. At the beginning there are many adjustments. So if you don't think you will have the money you might want to look at another choice. I sure would hate to have surgery and then fail because I didn't have the money for the adjustments. My doctor suggested the RNY because of the amount of weight I had to lose. I am very happy with my RNY, Hope you find peace in the choice you make!

I had to take chewable tablet to tolerate Protein for the first several months. I couldn't tolerate lactose. I did get past all that. Check your protein make sure its an isolate. Your body might tolerate it better. Also tolerated Protein2 O I got it at Kroger here in my city. Hope you find something that works for you.

I play with my ingredients I have mixed 1/2 wheat flour and 1/2 almond and add one extra egg and it helps. I haven't tried all almond flour yet. But I bake without measuring which i know is not good. Almond flour raises your Protein up! Good luck share anything you find that is good. Oh and I used the blended brown sugar with splenda and some regular splenda instead of the sugar.

My NV I am actually working a second job right now. 1 year ago my husband and daughter did all the shopping because I couldn't stand or walk. I now do 8 flights of stairs. I try to daily but don't always do that. I walk for 15 minutes a day at least. I am the happiest I have been in years. I thank God that the surgery gave me my life back! Thank you all for support and may God bless 2015 for us all.

Thank you all so much for your honesty. I have realized that I can eat what I want without getting sick too. However I am still happy to say that I do get sick when I over eat. At this point I am still limited to about 1/2 cup. I am scared too that I will eat the wrong foods. We have to forgive bad choices or we will end up where we were. Thank you Kmendez325 for your note about bringing your own. Very good advice. Hope the New year starts out great for you all.

I have no experience with this but I sure hope you get back to being able to eat soon. I would stay on liquids/puree until you feel better. Wishing you a fast recovery!

Well I took my pants up myself. I sew some but I literally just pulled 4 inches up and sewed straight down. I wear most of my shirts out so it was ok for a while. I had to buy new tops because when I started having them fall off my shoulder it looked...well a little trashy. LOL I think you are probably going to be smaller than you can guess. I am amazed at how many inches have come off with the amount of weight I have lost. Also I think in my case, I am only 5 months out and my shape keeps changing. I lose in one area for a while and then another area for a little while. Might be hard to guess what size. Hope it goes well for you.

No official readings but I have had my body temperature change a lot. I think low readings can be a sign of thyroid issues. I am freezing now and I used to be hot all the time. I know losing the weight does help, but i am thinking the surgery changes your hormones. Hope all goes well for you.

I am not far enough out to comment on 1 year out. I am not able to eat meat. I have heard that everything changes throughout the process. If you are starting to feel more full sooner. I would touch base with your doctor to be sure nothing is going wrong.

Help please? I have been stalling for weeks on end. Eventually I lose a few pounds. Can you give any advise? I have a lot to lose still. I try not to get discouraged because the inches are falling off but when that scale doesn't move it is rough. I am trying to add more Protein drinks to my diet. I have trouble eating everything. I am just not hungry! When I do get hungry my little tummy starts hurting. Then I am afraid to eat. Took on a second job for the time being and I don't have much time for exercise. I am trying to walk twice a day on my breaks at work. Our temperatures dropped last few weeks so I tried to walk the stairs at work. Made it up 8 flights! Never ever was able to do that before, so no complaints here. Just want to get enough nutrition so my body doesn't start holding everything.

Welcome! Congrats on the start of a wonderful journey! There are lots of changes after surgery but I am complete convinced that I made the right choice. I am still in the early stages but it has been the best choice for me. I pray you will have the same experience. Your life will change so rapidly! My first 30 lbs. yes only 30 lbs made such a difference. With the 30 lbs I lost a bunch of inches. I am so much more active today. I shot baskets on the basketball court last week. I haven't done that in 30 years! Wishing you the best journey. Keep us updated!

My numbers were staying in 135 to 140 range but my A1 C went down to normal so no more meds for me for now. I would worry about the A1C more then they daily numbers. After your surgery your body has so much change going on. Stay in touch with your doctor let them know your numbers. You have much more to worry about right now. Staying healthy and getting the right protein and water in. Keep up the good work!

http://www.bariatricpal.com/page/articles.html/_/healthy-living/food-nutrition/caffeine-and-weight-loss-surgery-not-a-good-partnership-r300 Here is an article on this web page magazine section. I think we all should read it.

I am three months out, I have tried the spaghetti squash and chicken liver filled ones from this web page: http://proteinartist.com/2014/10/spaghetti-squash-alfredo-bites-10-grams-protein-319-calories/ If you refrigerate or freeze left overs mine didn't stay crispy. I put too much garlic in the spaghetti squash ones ( I like a lot of garlic so i put more than called for)

I struggled with everything the first few weeks. Keep a good variety around. It will get easier. I wanted broth at the beginning. Good luck

Not sure exactly where your pain is. Are you eating nuts, seeds or coconut? I have had pockets of diverticulitis and it is so painful. If you have take a break from them and see if it gets better. Don't ignore if it doesn't get better. Hope you feel better soon.

Do we just scroll down and do comment on the bottom of the page. I am thrilled when I read your story. It gives me hope and makes me know it can be done! If you can give me directions I will go make a comment! thank you!

I sure hope you find the encouragement on this web site that you need. I am just about 10 weeks out now. I am learning more and more each day. Play around with the site and see if you can find the nutrition section. There is a post for people are trying to start over. I wish you the best of luck. I feel the best I have in years! oh and Congrats on your miracle child! I know what its like to have a hard time to have a child. I had 8 miscarriages. I too was lucky and got my miracle daughter who is 18 now. I thank God every day for the people I get to talk to.

Hi if you sign in and check at the top of the screen. When you click on your name it shows you different things you can set up for your profile. Just to the right there is a box and shows friends. I sent you a personal note so it might be there now and you just don't know its there. Keep looking around and you will find your way. If I didn't get the request to you please click up there and send me a request. :-)

I agree with the others here. I think one of the important things to remember. You can eat all day and do a little at a time and still get as many calories as you ate before. Don't feel bad about what you have been doing just check with your program and start following it now. These first three years I hear is where you learn the tools that we need to be successful for years. Hope the rest of your journey is great!

I had a situation today that I wondered if any of you have had to deal with. I try not to get attention. I don't like attention. I am glad that people know I am getting healthy. I am glad that I have changed in looks as I lose my weight. I am having to change how I dress now too. I don't want to spend money on pants as i get smaller so I bought a couple skirts. I wore one to church today. There were all kinds of comments about how i looked. I am ok that they are saying nice things. Does this mean anytime I wear anything different then what I have for years, will I get comments every time? Inside I am thrilled but I have always wanted to behind the scene not showy at all.Any advice would be apprecaited