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I know it was a while ago that you posted this...but if you haven't had revision surgery yet, go to the revision forum...Lapband is not the way to go in all cases....I went from VBG to RNY and was successful for 18 years. I have gained some weight and I'm now having ERNY which will give me more malabsorption.
Believe me there are so many choices....Post your question on the Revision Site....You will be shocked to see all the options.
JRolfson
Just wanted to reply to your post even though you posted on the wrong site.
Please look up midwesterngirl....it maybe spelled midwesterngrl...not sure anyway, she has posted on her profile very informative information on how to research a mexico dr.
She had a sleeve in Mexico as well and has really done her research. She also covers hotels, eating, travel you name it it's there.
Good Luck...
Janie Rolfson
You would be considered a virgin surgery as you have only had the band therefore, go visit the DS forum if you are a self pay there is no limit as to what you can have unless you have a cap on what you can spend. Also I would suggest to you that you visit the revision forum, that's where I've been hanging out the last 3 years.....As everyone there are sharing only information about Revision....Bands to RNY, Bands to VSG, Bands to DS...there are many options....Check them all out..
We Welcome YOU!
JRolfson
Nita
When I first had my surgery through DukeWLS, I had no choice but to consume protein drinks for 3.5 weeks. UGH!!! I honestly think if I ever see another BOOST or ENSURE I just might launch it at someone. I honestly, have tried a number of 'mixes', but never found one that I much liked.
I prefer to 'eat' my protein and find that if I follow the rule of eating my protein first, I can routinely get in at least 60 milligrams of protein a day. Shrimp and seafood as a whole have always been an easy go to for me. Poultry was a little more hit and miss at first, but now that I'm nearly two years out, I can eat any meat and/or hard boiled eggs without any problem at all. The other easy go to item was and has been beans. Beans of all sorts. A a really safe bet when I'm out and about is Wendy's chili. If I'm at dinner or lunch and I'm out, I'll often select a spinach salad with grilled shrimp or chicken.
Milk is another easy go to, as is yogurt and cheese... I just have to keep an eye on the fat content and if I'm not careful lactose intolerance can raise it's head.
Sooooo... What do you like to eat to get in your protein?
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
