Will be two weeks Wednesday since surgery. I feel great but have a tightness in my stomach. Almost feels like a burp that won't come out. Not uncomfortable...
Hi Mary, Did you have your check up since writing this question? I just wondered what they told you. Sometimes a burp will be stuck, at least I have had...
Hi, my name is Genise and I just had lapband 5 days ago, would like any input about first and second week issues and experiences. Thx:) Sent from my iPhone...
The possibility is looming large that I may have to have a BIG salivary stone removed which means surgery on my neck. It will be out-patient at a surgical...
Hi All. Hi Sandy! I had shoulder surgery at the end of February and they removed all my fluid for that. They said anytime you have surgery, there is a chance...
Thanks, Megan...I kinda figured that would be the answer and ditto for the money thing. I'll probably know Monday if it's yes or no. They enlarged the...
... how was your 2 week check up? I just had 1 week check up and lost 12 lbs. Now on my 3rd week but haven't weighted in yet at drs. I get to have solid food...
I guess I need any response ASAP, especially from you, Megan, as to having my band emptied. I have surgery scheduled for the 29th and have appointments with...
Well if you're going to the Surgery Center in Hurst, you won't have any option but to have it without the x-ray. The lady who does the fills is pregnant, so...
Megan...Thanks so much for your feedback. Like I said I've had 2 fill w/o benefit of x-ray and they were both fine so I guess I'll just keep my appt @ the...
Having an unfill is a smart move and can be done safely without fluro. Afterwards don't be surprised at having MORE restriction on less fluid, depending on...
I really hate to "unfill", but from everything I've been told, read & heard it's the smart thing to do. I get the "unfill" this Wednesday, my surgery is the...
Been meaning to post everyday, just busy! The surgery went fine and the ENT said he had never seen a salivary stone that large. I'm hoping I don't see my...
Very happy to hear you are doing well with your surgery and continuing weight loss. That would be pretty bad if your 15 minutes of fame was how you described...
Hello, Now I Want To Show YOU The Process That Will Give You A Sustainable Full Body Detox That Achieves Weight Loss, Creates Energy And Vitality Like Crazy ...
Welcome to our newest banded (and almost banded) members. I hope you find great words of wisdom and encouragement from our group. There are several of us that...
As many of the members of this group know, I established this on-line support group when I started working for True Results in Hurst, Texas. Over the years, I...
What a wonderful opportunity for some lucky person. I sure wish I lived closer and Patty what a great person you are to look here to fill that position. I am...
It is a great opportunity. I am wondering though, does True Results ever hire advocates for non-sales purposes? I'd love to be a LapBand Advocate, but I'm not...
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Wow Patty - I would love this opportunity. But alas I live too far away. I have loved every minute (3 years) of my band and to the tune of 143 lb weight...
You've posted this same message several times and not gotten the response you are after. I would encourage you to seek 2nd and 3rd opinions if you truly...
My name is Christina, and I read these posts sent to my e-mail everyday!!!! Some sad, some great, and some trully B.S.!!!! I was banded in March of 2007. I...
Hi Everyone:  I don't post often, but I have enjoyed reading all the posts and obtaining very useful information. I had my surgery on 5/7/2008 and I...
Hey! Melissa...first a BIG woo hoo for your weight loss! Congrats for being at a goal weight. However, it sounds like it's not YOUR goal weight.  Do...
Congrats on your weight loss Melissa,  I just want to ask you if you had any problems with your hair. While you were losing weight? My hair was falling...
Mine was falling out like crazy and the nutrionist told me to get more protein in my diet. Patsy In a message dated 09/23/09 18:37:58 Central Daylight Time,...
Protein...Protein...Protein :)Â I have made sure I have had at least 40 grams of protein (most of the time 50 or 60 grams) every day since my surgery...even...