From what I've read that is perfectly normal and like Ms. Batt said as long as you are taking your vitamins veggies and fruits aren't really neccesary. Or you could eat a bit less protein and then have room for a few none starchy veggies. When you are farther out you will be able to eat a very little bit more but for where you are right now that sounds perfectly normal. Go to the sleeve forum and read the what are you eating today posts for more ideas on how to eat.

I agree with Ms Batt as usual! If I could save just one person from getting the band I would, I wouldn't wi**** on satan himself. I was eating 1000 calories a day when I got the band and I didn't lose any more with the band than I did before it. If you caouldn't afford WW I hope you will be able to afford all the fills and unfills needed with the band. If your insurance changes its coverage for any reason you will get to pay for those fills and most aren't cheap. Not to mention the band is the least effective of all the weight loss surgeries, just some things to think about.

I had that and burning in my feet, it was diagnosed as neuropathy and I take neurontin for it. The numbness didn't bother me but the burning in my feet sure did, hence the meds but I noticed the numbness went away with the meds too. You might want to see a neurologist to get a diagnosis and whether or not you want any meds for it or if that is even what it is.

I'm no doc (amd don't play one on tv ) but I'd say since it is absorbed thru the skin it should be ok. I use a fentanyl patch and it works great, altho I have a band. The best person to ask would be your surgeon or the pharmacist, either should be able to give you a good answer

Haven't tried the Chike but may have to if it's even better! I was just so happy to find "something" anything that didn't taste like toe jam.

Look up telogen effluvian it explains the hair loss from bodily trauma like surgery. Just be patient and it'll come back.

If you are unable to let go of the guilt maybe try some counceling to learn other coping skills. Addiction usually takes some type of professional help. Good luck!

Marta I love all your hairpieces! I have a small collection myself, I like to change up the look. Had 3 ladies at the docs office yesterday just go on and on about how great my hair looked and all it was is my hair pulled back in a pony tail and a $30 clip on curly hair piece! They were astounded that it was a hair piece.

Heidi I adore your dogs I had an awesome golden for too short a time (she had cancer all thru her and her spleen ruptured, she never even acted sick!). They are the most loyal snuggly dogs ever!

Looks like Chip is nearly as big as the other two pups or maybe it is the angle. They ARE adorable!

Please save yourself the misery and look at something else, the band is the least effective weight loss surgery and I truly wouldn't wi**** on my worst enemy. I personally know of 4 friends who had bands and have now either revised to another surgery or are looking at having to do so soon. They all loved their bands and did well with them for the first few years. However it seems once the band has been in for several years that's when the problems start altho I know of a few people who had to have them out within weeks of implant because their bodies just fought the invading band. Mine never did work, I followed all the rules and saw my doc for fills and unfills when needed but only lost 20 lbs and that was the first year. I'm now out 5+ yrs, my band is empty because it kept tightening on it's own with no fills. I believe it is scar tissue building up under the band but my insurance doesn't cover bariatrics so I just have to sit here and wait and hope my insurance situation changes. So please read the revision forum and the regrets forum there are hundreds if not thousands of us who have had either no success or damage ranging from discomfort to severe esophageal damage to the point they can't swallow normally anymore. Please don't fall for the same garbage we did.

Corn is very difficult to digest and is high in carbs, probably something you'll want to limit.

Try the RNY forum or check above under community to see if there is a group that meets your needs.