when did you first have surgery?Dr Garth's sister on Big Medicine(tv show mon night TLC channnel) had the same problem 2episodes agohow has yoour weight loss...
Ok People I would first like to apologize for kinda neglecting the group lately, I have been getting things ready to go back to school myself this month and I...
OK everyone now that we have had our surgery lets find out what everyone is eating. I want everyone to think of thier favorite thing they are eating post ...
What a great idea Paul. I haven't had my first fill yet, so I don't really have anything to offer yet.... I can't wait to see what you come up with though. ...
... that ... use ... Paul -- that's a brilliant idea! I'm nearly 6 months out (down by 70 of 200 pounds!!!) and am struggling now with what to cook since I've...
I had my surgery aug 1 and my 1 week check up today, im having alot of pain at my port site. The Dr. has put me on a antibiotic not because i have a infection...
I had my surgery on July 3rd, and my largest incision is STILL NOT HEALED. It burst open, got infected, oozed green pus, and I am still on antibiotics.. The...
I also had pain at my port site. It seemed to stay swollen and tender after all the other incisions stopped hurting. I don't know if this was right to do, but...
Fine. Twist my arm. Here's a recipe for pinto beans, which I've been eating while on the soft foods period of my diet. Begin the night before. Fill one-third...
I also used neopsporen and a trick learned form my dermatogoist to keep scars minimized and flat-I use medical flesh tone PAPER tape over each untill it was...
where did you get the tape? Lorrie Photography Challenge blog: http://lorriesphotoblog.blogspot.com/ Daily Ramblings: http://dnksmommy.blogspot.com/ ...
Hey Paul, My name is Dottie, I got banded on November 7, 2006. I am down 59lbs, and I'm starting to get discouraged. Seems like everyone is doing better than...
Dont get discouraged dottie you are doin great! eveyone loses weight at different rates. Thanks for the recipe i am gonna try it soon.Paul ... 59lbs, and I'm...
Sorry guys I missed the meeting on thursday I am sooooooooooooo bad but getting my stuff ready to go back to school this week is driving me crazy but now that...
We missed you Paul. Hope you get your schedule organized and can make it to the one next month! Oh, and I have to share something. I finally found a way to...
My doctor is Dr Teracina; my surgery is 8/23 and I do wish to join this support group. Susan Burnett ... Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their...
hi guys.... my surgery is scheduled for wednesday and i'm so excited! any last minute advice for the next couple of days? anything i can do to better prepare...
Drink a lot of water so you're not so dehydrated when you go in for surgery (of course, you don't want to eat or drink anything after midnight the night...
I think you should be aware AHEAD of time, that your taste buds are going to be totally whacked for a week or more, so honestly, ANYTHING you drink will taste...
I feel I need to mention that my taste buds weren't affected at all. I also had no problems with the gas. My biggest problem was with the constant churning...
Hi all, Dr Teracina did my lap band on the am of 8/23. Six days out and I'm still in quite a bit of pain. The only protein shakes I can stomach are the ones...
What kind of pain pills were you taking? ... From: Susie B To: sch_lap_band_support@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:52 PM Subject:...
Hi , I was told to only take tablets -not time released, that can be chewed up and DO NOT BURN when put in your mouth. I also was told to open capusules and...
Hiya, Just had surgery on monday and im already sick of broth and jello *sigh* Also cant stand the protein shakes! Im starting to get a bit worried. Im not...
The liquid diet is hard, and I found it hard on my digestion as well. My stomach just growled and churned the whole time, and I was always running to the...
I added sf pudding mix in mine to thicken it and give it more taste. Also.,.. Tomato soup got me through many a hard spell. I never even liked tomato soup -...