Try a Syntrax Nectar. You can get a sample pack for about $14 from SI03. They send you 14 different kinds to try and believe me they are great. It's typically not the regular vanilla, chocolate or...

With this peanut butter substitute and some sliced apples or carrots this would be great.

Yup, splenda makes one. Here's the recipe if you are interested. I also use this on top of sugar cookies with sliced apples for church desserts.

8 oz. package Cream Cheese, softened...

Personally I don't get the pain, I haven't thrown up and I don't feel bad right away. However, after a little while I just want to lay down and rest because I feel tired and bloated. I kind of know...

Thanks for sharing, this looks great. I will definitely have to try it. I love peanut butter but have skipped it because of the fat/calories because I could eat it non-stop. This would be great for a...

I was the same way until I realized that I was combatting head hunger. I felt deprived of what I wanted so I was thinking of food too often and then wanting to eat as a result. My counselor once...

One of my friends put all her protein drinks is a soft serve ice cream maker. It helped her get through the first stage of this surgery and has given her a treat since then.

I used Dr. Duckett in Perrysburg/Maumee. His staff is wonderful. He did my lab band and helped with all the necessary paperwork to get switched to the VGS. The staff knows me by name and they are...

Keep in mind that people may way more than what you think they weigh. I've been told I look smaller than I am, I carry my weight very well but I am still morbidly obese. If you look at my profile I...

So I have been struggling for a while now. On one had I eat a lot less but I feel like I think about food all of the time. I haven't had any issues with throwing up or feeling full. My weight loss...

I am 4 months out tomorrow and at times I have the same issue. It even happens after I have had a meal so I think for me it's mostly head hunger. I have also been experimenting over the last two...

I was a band to sleeve converter too and it has been the best decision I ever made. On the band I was limited and had so many complications with fruits and veggies that I didn't eat them for 2 years....

Although I haven’t lost as much as I would like so far, I’ve also been derailed due to a large leg burn which has prevented me from exercising for the last month. Yesterday I started back at the gym...

I must be one of those odd people because I eat 1/2 a sandwich for breakfast and 1/2 for lunch (i.e. fiber enhanced wheat bread with a slice of low fat cheese, either ham or roast beef and 1 tsp of...

I'm not a doctor but I think you need to find a new nutritionist. Eating 500 calories a day is unhealthy because your body needs a certain amount of nutrients to stay healthy. There is no way you are...

I am loving life right now. Although I haven’t lost as much as I would like so far, I’ve also been derailed due to a large leg burn which has prevented me from exercising for the last month....

I can tell you from experience that many insurance companies deny your first request. I was denied with my lap band and with the sleeve. Just keep at it. Address any and all concerns in the denial...

Anamor2011, I have been home sick with the flu so I am sorry it has taken me this long to respond. I just wanted to let you know that when I read your post it was inspirational. Being on these...

Wooho, way to go girl! Keep up the great work.

I know it's scary but don't put it off, you will be kicking yourself in a few years if you do. My husband and I learned about weightloss surgery in 1997, it took until 2005 for us to do it (the...

I know what you mean. I tend to eat mindlesly more than I should, especially when I am not satisfied with what I ate before. If you are a chocolate lover Walmart has these new protein bars in the...

Yes, been there done that. For me it's mostly head hunger especially when I am in front of the TV. I used to eat in front of the TV all the time so my brain is now wired to watch TV and eat....

Kuprincess, honestly I am still a fast eater myself. Probably a max of 10 minutes and that's with me taking smaller bites and waiting inbetween bites. The reality is that 4 oz is consumed quickly,...

Just remember you are likely to get denied at least once so prepare to appeal the decision. I had to appeal mine twice and was finally approved. Good luck!

I am a lap band to sleeve converter. May I suggest before you go with the band you do some research on this site regarding band vs. sleeve. I don't want to add to your worries but I had the band...