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Read more about Band Vs. Capsules

Band Vs. Capsules

Hello everybody! Last night we had another great support group meeting with our Lap-Band® patients, and an interesting topic was discussed. I wanted to see if there are any suggestions out there for pills in capsule form getting “stuck.” Basically, without having any other restriction issues with medications or food, this individual is getting capsules stuck in the middle esophagus, creating nausea, dry heaving, until the capsule has dissolved. What this individual has tried already: Lots of

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• LAP-BAND Liaison
• March 7, 201214 yr

Read more about Outsiders Perspective: The Bbq Dilemma

Outsiders Perspective: The Bbq Dilemma

Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee has a new senoir leadership member. We had a welcoming celebration for him today in the cafeteria. A favorite local BBQ joint catered the event, and since I am on the activities committee, I helped dish the food out to everyone for an hour or so. I had fun doing it, and it was a great event overall. I am excited for our facility! The future looks bright for CRMC and the Bariatric Center.   That being said (and working in Bariatrics) I couldn't hel

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• LAP-BAND Liaison
• March 2, 201214 yr

Read more about Capital Regional Bariatric Center - Upcoming Events

Capital Regional Bariatric Center - Upcoming Events

Hello everybody!     The Bariatric Center at Capital Regional Medical Center is happy to announce our March event dates below. If you are considering Lap-Band Weight Loss Surgery, interested in learning more, or would like to see what our support group is all about, then you are more then welcome to join us. Or, if you have a family member or friend that may benefit from Lap-Band Surgery, please give them my number (850) 325-5130. See below for more details:   Capital Regional Bariatric Cen

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• LAP-BAND Liaison
• February 27, 201214 yr

Read more about Fitness Through Technology - Be Your Own Coach!

Fitness Through Technology - Be Your Own Coach!

Fitness Through Technology - Be your own Coach! by, Luke Thomas - Bariatric Liaison, CRMC Smartphone’s are becoming a regular mainstay in society. Some haven’t adopted the Smartphone lifestyle yet. Others are glued to it like I am. The truth is more and more people of all ages are learning how to use their phones as personal organizers, cameras, video cameras, video gaming devices, online browsers, social media devices, financial managers, GPS’s, media players, e-readers… y

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• LAP-BAND Liaison
• February 24, 201214 yr