Hi Darlene. For me, surgery was on a Wed (1/24), by Sun I was feeling pretty good. A bit sore when getting up and down, but not having to take any meds for...
Hi Darlene, Pain is such a subjective thing and different for everybody. It's been a week so your pain should be lessening somewhat every day. If you are...
Had my lap band done on Feb 1. Things are going OK, except for bouts on indigestion. I think its due to the "protein powder" in the CIB drink and ready to...
hi i been expriencing some indigestion but i that it was form just the surgery. i just take something for indigestion medicine. have you try any other potein...
thank for the email. i was getting a little worried that i was doing something wrong. so how is every thing going so far now. do you notice any changes. are...
For the first couple of weeks, I stayed rather hungry feeling, but thought "it will not last forever, I can do anything for a few weeks". Sure enough, it is...
My surgery was at 8:30am on the 15th, and I came home (to my parent's house) at 4pm on the 16th. I haven't much energy right now, but I wanted to touch base...
So I threw up last night. I'm 2 days out from surgery & I've only consumed the prescribed protein shakes, water, and ice chips. It was bedtime & I needed to...
Sorry you had trouble, and am very glad you are holding liquids down today! If you only barfed once, and were not wretching a lot, you are probably fine. You...
I had surgery February 12. No real problems except getting off the effects of the anesthesia. Also, the last couple days I've felt hungry before I perceived I...
... If you are like my husband and me (banded 1/31, and 1/24 respectively) we DID GET HUNGRY!! We have been using the 100% Whey drink mixes. It comes in...
... The only thing that seems to fill me is a protein shake. My wife got me Champion Vanilla. I am sick of the flavor!!! Anyone aware of different flavors that...
... lost 30 lbs so far . I have had one fill and I think I need another. The protien shakes I used were form gnc 100% whey protein. I got two diferent flavors...
The protein shake I made for dinner last night was just disgusting and it hit me that coffee might help the chocolate flavor, making a mocha of sorts. I'm not...
I probably have this written down somewhere, but I can't seem to find the name of what Susie recommended we take to help with hair loss post- op. Does anybody...
I probably have this written down somewhere, but I can't seem to find the name of what Susie recommended we take to help with hair loss post- op. Does anybody...
Suzanne, You can use Flaxseed products, products called "hair, skin, nails" or Biotin. I would go with the Biotin. You can get it at Wal-Mart or the Sentara...
Hey there, My name is Dottie. I had the lap band surgery in November.(Dr T.) I have lost 31lbs thus far, but the protein shake that I really like is the pro...
Hello, My name is Liz and I'm in the process of getting my approval for Lapband Surg. on the southside. Currently there is no support group that meets...
Hey Liz, I looked fro you at the pool on Thursday . I wanted to talk about all of the stuff I learned at the class yesterday. See you at the pool Sat? I...
Hi, Liz! We do have a LapBand-specific support group that meets monthly on the third Thursday at 6:30pm at the Sentara CarePlex (on Coliseum Drive). I don't...
Hi my name is Lynne, and I'm scheduled to have my lap band surgery on 3/13....Dr Terracina is doing the surgery. For the most part, I'm excited about the...
Liz, we would love to have you! Our dietician attends our meetings and Dr. Terracina or Dr. Clark can sometimes be there as well. Feel free to come. It's...
I DON'T THINK THAT THE LAP BAND IS ALL THAT ONE SAY THAT IT IS. I AS DR. TERRACINA WOULD SAY IS THE ONLY PATIENT THAT HE HAS HAD TO HAVE THE PORT TO FLIP. I...
I'm so sorry to hear of your complications. I belong to another support group online where a Feb '07 Bandster has just had a port flip. It does sound like a...
Hi Susie, We met when I went through the 3 1/2 hour pre-op session. I had my surgery yesterday, and right now, other than being pretty sore, I'm doing ok....
Hi I am new my names is paul i am 36 and am 301 pounds i have surgery scheduled for Wed. the 21st of march. I am excited and nervous at the same time.This is...
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