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First let me say this has been a wonder decision for me and I have no regrets at all.

That said....

I am about 5 years post op and have gone from 352 pounds to my current weight of 216 pounds.

I have gone from a size 50 jeans to a size 32. Awesome!

In addition In 2012 I had a full Tummy Tuck with good results.

My issue is that I have a hard time eating anything and this is causing nutritional issues as well as impacting energy to exercise as I wish not to mention energy just for daily activity.

I have never been able to eat steak or anything like it post op, but for the past 2 years or so even Water can be an issue. Soups and Protein drinks have become a primary food and I have issues with it as well. I hug the toilet everyday because food will not go down. I have recently had to add B12 to get my levels back to mid range. I have no Fluid in my band and am really starting to think action may have to be taken at a more significant level. Looking for thoughts.....

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Congrats on your journey! What does you doctor say???

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I finally reached the end of the rope and was going to call his office today, but they are closed Friday afternoons. Will be calling Monday morning.

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good thing you band is empty however you stomach can come up throw the band and cause it hard to eat or drink I just went threw this. Often they have to remove it and I wonder with all the problems you have had in the past did you go in and see the condition of the band?I got a very band Migraine and was in bed for two days will the chills and then sweating went into surgon today and the band had flattened out so out came half the Fluid. I was so dehydrated I could hardly walk but after48 oz of liquids i feel better but I am hungry after 2 day no food. My point is call and get into the office and have a extra ASAP.

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