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phentermine is one of the drugs with phen phen but not both. My story is a little different. I am 40 lbs from goal. I've had a problem with my band for a few months and solids. So yesterday I chose to have .5ccs taken out so I could eat solid protein again. I was concerned about the hunger so my surgeon prescribed me phentermine. He did say it is not a long term solution.

Update: I went in yesterday and had .5 removed. Today I woke up very hungry but with a protein shake and a banana I feel pretty good now. I ate probably 7 oz of solid protein yesterday and yes, I did gain .5. Wonder how long it will take my body to adjust? Also, I had no alcohol yesterday which is a good thing.

I had to be real honest with myself the last 24 hours. I am not eating enough solid protein, I drink too much alcohol and I sustain on protein drinks and soft foods. I am 40 lbs from goal. So today, I went into my doctor and had .5 taken out so I could eat solid protein again. Also, I am joining Weight Watchers on Saturday to see if they can help me with my nutrition. Anyone else struggle out there? Tell me your story.

Ask your doctor to be sure. In my case he said anything that fit through a straw. I ate a lot of creamy soups.

GNC has great protein drinks and shakes.

Theresa, this is a very exciting time for you. Congrats and good luck.

Holly, it sounds like you need a fill. How much food can you consume at once?

Hi Karen, I was able to consume probably 7 oz of solid protein yesterday. I feel so much better today. The only thing that has changed is the hunger. I am a lot more hungry now. Julie

Liz, how is your restriction. I have 40 more lbs to lose and I choose to start Weight Watchers on Saturday. I am joining with my Sister. Keep me posted on your results.

Paragirl, it depends on how much restriction you have. 4 oz is a fair amount at one time. When I am really restricted I can't eat more than 1-2 oz at a time. Typically when I slime which is what you are experiencing, it is because I have eaten too much. Try and keep your bites to the size of an eraser and eat really slowly take a minute or 2 between bites. It could be that you just ate too much. Julie

Peaches, ice cream goes right through you and will not sustain your hunger. Try to keep your servings to 1/2 to 1 cup of food and 800-1k calories a day. That should do the trick. good luck.

I had the same thing happen to me. I really though I wanted to lose weight at 3ccs. I couldn't hold down much solids and was surviving on protein shakes and soft foods. I was starting to feel like I really missed protein so I had .5 taken out yesterday. Since then I was able to consume 7 oz of solid protein yesterday. I slept much better and feel so much better today. My suggestion is to get back on solids and count calories, 800-1k a day. Good luck.

It took me about 2 weeks.

Michelle, that is fabulous news! Congrats!

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I am a slow loser due to alcohol consumption. I am now limiting my intake to 4 drinks a week, mostly staying away from week days.

I write mine off completely. You can get a statement from your doctor.

I am seeing $13k to $17k. My doctor is inbetween.

You may want to go over to cosmetic surgery department and send a private message to JulieNYC. She has been through several PS. Julie

Wombat, I hear you. I too love Mexican food. The cheese enchiladas go down so nice! Yesterday was the first day in like 6 months that I actually ate solid protein all day. I had an unfill yesterday which really helped. I feel much better this a.m. and slept really well too.

Pink, how much have you lost on Weight Watchers?

My doctor allowed me anything that fit through a straw. That being said I had protein shakes as well as creamy soups. Good luck. It will get better once you hit mushies and solids.

Completely normal. That will go away when you start to get fills. Good luck.

I am down 65 lbs and I went from a C cup to a B cup . I am hoping I don't go down any further. I have 40 more lbs to lose.

Just an update. I went in for an unfill today to 2.5 from 3.0. The decision was based on me not being able to handle too many solids. I feel better as I was able to consume approx. 2-3oz of chicken at lunch. We'll see how I do. Julie