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Hi ya'll. I had my lap band about 3 years ago. I lost 80 pounds and was doing great. Then I had severe pain and had to have my gall bladder removed (and 3 stones that were stuck in my liver removed). After that I have had steady weight GAIN. I am so frustrated! I started at 320lbs, got down to 240 and now am at 300 again. Anyone know what I can do to reverse this??? I also moved to West TN and had to see a new surgeon. There are no support groups, only 1 doctor an hour away. I really feel lost here.

Will do!

Just read the 5 day pouch test info! OMG, how awesome! I will start this tomorrow. Glad I don't have to completely give up my coffee. I will check back in a few days to let you know how it is going! Thanks for all of your help!

Ok...protein it is...Thank you for reminding me of the basics. I really needed it. I eat at subway cuz it is the closest to where I work for lunch. I should probably just pack a lunch.

No, you don't come on too strong. You are straight forward, and I appreciate that. My first surgeon gave me his rules: Protein shakes for 2 days after a fill, then soft foods, like soft scrambled eggs and sugar free pudding and Jello. Then I can work up to fish and soft veggies. The last doc said nothing but Water for the first day (clear liquids) no milk, then the 2nd day Protein Shakes, and the 3rd day soft foods. Told me I shouldn't be able to eat much, but I can eat an entire 12 in Subway sub (toasted ham and cheese). You are right. I have to get back to basics. I do drink when I eat. I will work on that this week. No more bread, rice or Pasta, either. What about coffee? Can I still have my coffee? The dietician said I had 3 overlapping issues with sugar. She said I may be having dumping syndrome, reactive hypoglycemia, and pre-diabetic hypoglycemia. She said that each of these things can mess up my sugar, but can be controlled. Also, when I had my gallbladder out, I get the Worst case of burping! It doesn't matter what I eat, I burp.

Maybe so. I don't even know how much I have in there. Should start working on using the band better. I just need some help. I got the band in Brunswick, GA. Had a GREAT doc there.

I have had 2. The doctor i was seeing in Murfreesboro was horrid. Just switched to one in Jackson, TN. He seems okay. Have had 1 fill. Saw dietician and she said I am having all kinds of sugar issues and I am eating way too much. I am getting another fill on the 11th. Apparently I swell really bad when I have a fill and sometimes I cannot even drink water.

"We have nothing to fear, except fear itself". Cannot remember who I am quoting, but whomever it was, he was one smart fella. You can do anything you put your energy to doing! and don't worry about 200....You will be in "one-der" land before you know it.