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It's been almost 8 months since I got my Lapband....and I have only lost 40-something pounds. I know that I am not drinking as much water or eating as much protein as I was when I 1st got the Lapband.....and I can mention a million reasons as to why, but there really is no excuse because I have the tool to lose the weight and I am not taking advantage of it. I am having a very very hard time getting back on track and kickstarting my diet plan again. I have been to several support groups but they are a joke/not helpful at all. I just feel like such a failure being stuck and not being able to lose anymore weight.

I am about 2 months post-op..and have recently started to notice dry skin rashes on my arms and thighs. Has anyone experienced this and what did you do for it?

I Don't like Protein Drinks!!!.I can't stand the smell or taste anymore:frown:....... By day 9 post-op I was gagging on them, ......I couldnt get another drink down.... I am making sure I get alot of Protein in from food and hopefully that will be enough. But can someone recommend some drinks/brands that dont smell or have an aftertaste, also please give me some ideas as far as hiding the taste.

How do you know if you are eating too much or not enough if you dont have any restriction before your 1st fill ????

Hello..... A little about me.....I am a 38 year old female with 3 kids. I love bowling, gardening and playing online games on yahoo and pogo. I got my Lapband on 10/10/08.....with Dr. Michael Snyder @ Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. My surgery went great, my pain was very minimal, and my incisions are healing just fine. The problem is everything is going so well, I am not sure if I am doing things correctly because it seems effortlessly so far. I called the doctors office because I was concerned that I dont get full, I dont get hungry, and I can still drink alot of water and I am following my pre-op diet, then I felt soooo stupid when the nurse said well you dont have any restriction yet so you really wont feel anything yet.....Boy DID I FEEL STUPID!!!......like if I just had someone to talk to about what I going through it would make it so much better. I am very new to this forum and so far it seems to be very helpful and most likely I think I will be on here often. But I just feel like I need someone one on one who can relate to me.

Banded 10/10/08 by Dr. Michael Snyder. I am glad to have found an online support system.