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I'm having the same issues with my band. I want it out as well

Weight minimum to have DS - Hi. I'm 5'3 " and weigh 212 lbs.  I have sleep apnea high bp, high cholesterol, anxiety, depression. I'm wondering if I'd meet the weight minimum in order to have a DS.   

Getting stuck on food - Hi I am an unsuccessful Laplander thinking of getting VSG   With the lap and, I constantly got stuck on food and vomited. I had to have all my fluid taken out  and have gained back...

Can you over eat with the sleeve? - Can you over eat with the sleeve ? I have the band and have gained back most of my weight because I had most of the fluid taken out of it due to food getting stuck in the band. Now...

getting stuck - How often do you guys get stuck?  I get stuck about 3 times a week an have to vomit it up. I have been banded for about 9 months.

What do you eat for lunch ? - what do you guys eat for lunch?  I keep getting stuck on dei ham or turkey an need ome new ideas.

Stuck! - I ate some cooked cauliflower and am now stuck. I have thrown up, but it feels like it is still there. Very uncomfortable!  i took 4 papaya enzymes but it hasn't helped. Any ideas?

Potocol after a fill - What  does your Dr.  tell you to do after a fill?  I'm on 2 days shakes, 2 days mushies, and one day of soft food before I go back to regular eating.

What is the protocol after a stuck episode? - I think I have been stuck briefly a few times. I cn feel my esophagus spasming as it's trying to get the food go down and I vomit. this all happens in about 2 minutes. What is the ...

exhaustion after surgery. - It is day 6 post op and I am still so exhausted, I barely can lift my arms to put my deodrant on. my upper thighs are also very sore. Is it normal to be so dehabilitated this long ...

how do you change the ticker? - I am usint the ticker from OH and don't know how to activate it and show my weight loss.

How do you change your weight on your ticker? - how do you change the weight on your ticker?

I'm banded! - I had my surgery on July 7th and am on full liquids. I am just not hungry. The Dr. wants unflavored protein mixed in everything and it's  lumpy and gross.  That makes it worse. I a...

Surgery on Thursday - Well, guys, here I go. my surgery is on Thursday. I  am hoping and praying that I'll be one of the ones that is successful with the band. Cindy

Surgery on july 7th - My surgery is on july 7th. I'm not nervous about the surgery, just about if the band will work for me or if I'll have complications, like so many do have. Here's praying for good ...

protein shakes/ no bowel movement - Ok I know this is TMI, but I am preop on 3-4 protein shakes aday and nothing else. I haven"t had a bowel movement in 4 days. Should I be worried about this? Did any of you experien...

Were you starving during your 2 weeks of protein s - I start my 2 week weeks of protein shakes tomorrow. I can have 4 a day and broth,jello and clear liquids. Were you starving during those 2 weeks? I'm just wondering what to expect....

You're a beautiful woman!

protein shakes - Guys do you mix your protein shakes with milk or water?

How many of you swallow pills whole? - i am about to be banded and I was wondering how many of you experienced bandsters have success with taking your meds whole? My pills are all aspirin size except one.

Approved!! - I am so happy!  I got the call from my insurance company that I was approved for Lap Band surgery!! 

Thank you for your posts - I am learning so much on this board. Thank you for all of your posts!  I am yet to be banded and need as much information as possible for after I am banded. Thank you again!

unsweetened, flavored protein powder - Hi, I was wondering if anyone has come across unsweetened flavored protein powder?( chocolate, vanilla) I've tried Unjury protein in chocolate and it's cloyingly sweet. I'd rather ...