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I actually just talked with my surgeon today about this. I am having the same problem. I am going to go have some labs done, an iron level, B12 level, vitamin D leve, and a blood count (hemoglobin). Maybe check to see if you can get some blood work done.

Thanks for the suggestions. I think that I am going to see if I can get some labs done and I'll start writing my foods down again. I was writing, but then the weight was coming off so nicely I stopped. Guess it's time to start back up! Thanks!

I am still eating too fast, will anything bad happen to my band by doing this? I have never PB'd, but it only takes me 15 minutes to eat a meal. I was told that it takes 30-40 minutes to eat after the band. Am I doing this right?

I do small treats every 10 lbs that I hit. I went to get a pedicure once and went to a museum that I have been wanting to go to. When I hit my next 10 lbs I am going to buy a stocking hat that I really want. I may get a boob lift when I get to my goal weight, but I'm not sure yet.

I was banded on August 30. I have lost 40 lbs so far and am extremely satisfied with my results. I did a 5K two weeks ago and since then I have felt so fatigued. I have still been going to the gym, but I feel like my muscles just aren't recovering. I was thinking that maybe I wasn't getting enough calories, so I started to eat a bit more, but now I have moved to eating really high calorie foods. I do know that I have been maintaining my protein intake of at least 60-80/day. I don't know what to do, I still feel so fatigued. I don't have much restriction, so I can eat just about anything which is frustrating also. Any advice? Thanks!

Hello, I was banded on 8/30. I had horrible diarrhea and cramps after surgery for about 2 weeks. It is normal to have diarrhea, seeing as how you are only getting liquids in. I started mushy foods a little early and I found out that I am lactose intolerant as well. Hopefully the diarrhea doesn't last too long!

I literally eat protein mushies all day and I'm still hungry

Okay, I have a question... I was banded Aug 30 and had a 4 ml fill on 9/14. Before my fill I really did not feel hungry at all, but now that I have had a fill, I am hungry frequently. I was told to only have 1/2 cup of mushy foods 3x/day and a snack if I am hungry. By doing this, I am only getting in around 700-800 calories. I am still feeling hungry while following this. Is it ok to add another snack? Is the 1/2 cup thing because that is what my pouch should hold? Thanks so much for your help!

I went in for my first post-op appt today, and surprisingly got a fill! I wasn't expecting to get one this soon! Feeling pretty good so far, but I'm actually hungry. Before today I really hadn't felt much hunger. Weird! I'm a little nervous though now that I actually have something in my band, I'm worried I'm gonna go overboard and end up vomiting. Erg! My surgeon was happy with my weight loss, I just hope that it keeps up!

Could I get the recipe for the turkey taco soup?

Thanks everyone! I found a soy protein shake from GNC that makes my stomach happy. It doesn't taste too good, but I'm not getting the cramps like I was before. I had no problems pre-surgery with the whey protein and skim milk, but post-op it has just been horrible. I get these horrible cramps and everything else that comes along. What is with all of the gas that I have now?

Wow, that is quite an accomplishment! Keep up the good work!