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I am scheduled to have Lap Band around the first of October and would like to chat with someone about the first few days after surgery.



Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:38 pm

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I am scheduled to have Lap Band around the first of October and would like to chat with someone about the first few days after surgery....
Linda Jacot
lucybelle22
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Aug 23, 2008
11:38 pm

HI LINDA, MY NAME IS MARY. I HAD MY SURGERY ON AUG.6,2008. IT WAS A VERY EASY SURGERY FOR ME. I THINK THE WORSE PART WAS NOT BEING ABLE TO DRIVE. WHEN I AM...
maryreigel62
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Aug 23, 2008
11:53 pm

Mary, Your news sounds very encouraging to me.  thanks for taking the time to answer.  how was eating right after the surgery...that concerns me alittle. ...
Linda Jacot
lucybelle22
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Aug 24, 2008
4:11 pm

Linda,   Congratulations on this big step...you won't regret it. I had my surgery October 07 and being perfectly honest haven't kept up with the exercise like...
alisha tucker
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Aug 24, 2008
5:25 pm

hi-I went exactly by instructions and was pretty bored w/liquids-but was ok-Have been doing pretty well,exact the days after I get my fills are horrible-when I...
Mltlc47@...
mltlc47
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Aug 24, 2008
5:35 pm

Alisa, Thank you for taking the time to answer.  I think my main concern is how I will do the first week after surgery.  Not being able to eat is very scary...
Linda Jacot
lucybelle22
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Aug 25, 2008
1:37 am

I wasn't really hungry the first few days after surgery but around day 5 the hunger kicked in and I was eating (if you call liquids and shakes eating) about...
alisha tucker
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Aug 25, 2008
1:25 pm

Hi Mary, I am confused - just what is a fill?  I still have to go to the dietician so I will be learning a lot more (I hope).  I was checking out baby food...
Linda Jacot
lucybelle22
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Aug 25, 2008
1:40 am

A fill is when the doc injects normal saline,which is basically sterile salt water,into the port or hole,where your lap band is.by doing this,he can make the...
Mltlc47@...
mltlc47
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Aug 25, 2008
2:45 am

the only baby food I ate was stage2 meat-the beef was really not bad-and don't worry-the first 2 weeks are the hardest and you will find you can manage very...
Mltlc47@...
mltlc47
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Aug 25, 2008
2:47 am

just wanted to tell you all-it gets much better-and garlic salt(in moderation) helps alot.Also,if you find you are hungry,you can drink a glass of skim milk at...
Mltlc47@...
mltlc47
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Aug 25, 2008
2:24 pm

I love seeing new emails from you guys! I meet with my surgeon on Sept 9th and I am REALLY EXCITED! i was bouncing around from bypass to band and I think I...
Tiffany Chisholm
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Aug 25, 2008
4:22 pm

Im meeting my surgeon sept 10th! In a message dated 8/25/2008 12:23:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, paradisein757@... writes: I love seeing new emails...
latricejohnson15@...
luv2filluinit
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Aug 25, 2008
4:40 pm

Hey Latrice, Where are you meeting your surgeon? Maybe we can take this journey together! ... From: "latricejohnson15@..." <latricejohnson15@...> To:...
Tiffany Chisholm
paradisein757
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Aug 25, 2008
6:38 pm

I had the surgery 4/8/08.So far I have lost54 lbs.Good luck!!Mary Liz **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. ...
Mltlc47@...
mltlc47
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Aug 25, 2008
6:42 pm

Im meeting him in Richmond,VA..I live in HAMPTON.. I would LOVE to take this journey together!! Good luck!!!!! =) In a message dated 8/25/2008 2:40:41 P.M....
latricejohnson15@...
luv2filluinit
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Aug 25, 2008
6:47 pm

good luck to both of you!! **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. ...
Mltlc47@...
mltlc47
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Aug 25, 2008
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Thank YOU! In a message dated 8/25/2008 2:49:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Mltlc47@... writes: good luck to both of you!! ...
latricejohnson15@...
luv2filluinit
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Aug 25, 2008
6:50 pm

Is whey the only way to get your protein or are there other ways?  ... From: "Mltlc47@..." <Mltlc47@...> To: sch_lap_band_support@yahoogroups.com ...
Linda Jacot
lucybelle22
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Aug 25, 2008
9:51 pm

and whey can be purchased at the Vitamin Store?? ... From: "Mltlc47@..." <Mltlc47@...> To: sch_lap_band_support@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August...
Linda Jacot
lucybelle22
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Aug 25, 2008
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i was wondering how long it was before you went back to work, if you do work? ... From: alisha tucker <mslisha1920@...> To:...
Linda Jacot
lucybelle22
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Aug 25, 2008
9:52 pm

good luck Latrice! ... From: "latricejohnson15@..." <latricejohnson15@...> To: sch_lap_band_support@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008...
Linda Jacot
lucybelle22
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Aug 25, 2008
9:55 pm

yes,and GNC,drugstores,and even some supermarkets-just make sure it's lo fat and sugar-a big container usually costs me $26 and lasts forever.Mary ...
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mltlc47
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Aug 25, 2008
10:02 pm

instant breakfast,slimfast,any dairy products,etc-when you talk to the nutritionist,she will tell you about it or go on line to webmd.com and reference ...
Mltlc47@...
mltlc47
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Aug 25, 2008
10:05 pm

most every one I know went back to work after 2-3 wks **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. ...
Mltlc47@...
mltlc47
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Aug 25, 2008
11:56 pm

I was banded on 9/9 and decided to take 2 wks off. I am glad I did! I had my hiatial hernia fixed also and my chest has been really tight. Also cannot bend...
karmstrong6
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Sep 13, 2008
6:00 pm

sorry to hear that-but it does get better!As far as the hiatal hernia,no more reflux,or acid coming up in your throat at night!yea!!!Hope you feel better ...
Mltlc47@...
mltlc47
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Sep 13, 2008
8:02 pm

My name is Dottie, Banded back in 10/06, I'm finding that I have started picking back up some weight, does anyone out here in the support group have any...
Dottie Mack
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Sep 14, 2008
3:12 am

Dottie My name is GRUMPY and I was Banded on Nov.07 started out at 311 and got down to 236 started to put some weight back. Check on what you are eating and ...
Wayne Mathey
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Sep 15, 2008
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