The endocronologist had nothing more to offer me other than I should be very happy with the amoutn of weight that I have lost already. I did have the band done in 2007 and converted to the sleeve in...

I appreciate everyone's responses, I will give the pouch test a try. I do work with a nutritionist that specializes in bariatric surgies. I went to an endocronologist today at the recommendation of...

Like I said I work with a nutrionist and my eating is not off. I am getting in my protein, that is why this is so frustraiting. I am doing everything that I am suppose to do and more. I bust my...

I was sleeved on March 21st 2011 and have not lost anything in over 9 months. I exercise 5-6 days a week, 1-2 hours a day, work with a personal trainer and work a nutrionist. I have been to every...

Carbonation is a no no. You will get really gassy and it will just not feel good. It will get better and remember you will get real food soon enough. Just try to get in as much protein as you can.

I agree with the first comment, your tastes definetly change after this surgery. I was totally ok with all my vitamins and protein shakes pre surgery but afterwards the taste was so horrible that I...

I have had both the band and the sleeve. My experience with the band was very up and down, from what I have read from others they also experienced the same. When I had my band I would get a fill...

I am also on Nuvaring and I was told that I could not start it back until 2 months after surgery. You should check with your surgeon.

I have had a stall that has last several months now. I am working with my surgeon and a nutrionist to try and get over this.

I am so sorry for your loss and I am sure your family is truly just scared about you having this surgery. The best way to handle this situation is to inform your family, let them know everything you...

The last time I had my levels checked I was fine on everything. The only medication I take is my birth control. I am going to call my surgeon tomorrow maybe he can offer me some insight on this.

I have had a headache now for almost 2 weeks straight, along with the headaches I have also had dizziness, light headedness, and nausea. I went to my primary care doctor and he made sure I was...

I am going to have to try these Sunkist protein shots, I am having the hardest time getting enough protein and most of what I try is so disgusting that it just causes me to throw up and there really...

I too had lap band surgery in 2007, I experienced much of the same that you are experiencing with your band. In March of this year I converted to the gastric sleeve and I have no regrets. I really...

Congrats!

I can only eat a bite or two and I am done.

My feet are the one place that is not fat and I still had to loss weight in my feet. So some of my shoes are too big.

I am really frustrated. I was sleeved on 3/21/2011 and I lost 20lbs five days after surgery and have not lost more than 5lbs since then. I went to the nutrionist and she said I wasn't eating...

You are not alone, I was sleeved on March 21st 2011 and I still at times have a break down because I can't eat as much as I want to eat. It is hard but something you will get use to. Remember the...

MbMy dr is also Rantis.

I had a pain just like you described and I came to find out that I had an ovarian cyst. But you really should go to your Dr.

I have been experiencing the same thing but for much longer. I was sleeved on 3/21/2011 and I lost 20lbs 5 days after surgery and I have not lost more than 5lbs since then. I saw the nutrisionist...

The bariatric advantage is good when you mix fruit with them, the vanilla is far better than the chocolate. My favorite with the bariatric advantage was the vanilla powder with skim milk and...

I was sleeved on the 21st of March and lost 20lbs 1 week out from surgery and I have not lost one more pound since then. It is really annoying.

I had lap band surgery in 2007 and had my band removed on March 21st, 2011. I had many issues with my band and it slipped. My band was removed at the same time I was sleeved. I am not sure if it...