Lorilovesflowers

Just wanted to see if anyone is taking Celebrex post surgery, misspelled Celebrex previous poll........sorry Lori

Hi, just wondering if anyone out there is or has taken Celebrex post surgery? My band date was 1/14/11 my doctor said that it is not safe to take Celebrex or any NSAID which can cause band erosion. My Rhumeatogist said that Celebrex is safer on the stomach that any other NSAID's over the counter or RX and taking with Nexium would make it safer. I have RA & Spinal Stenois, with 3 neck surgeries. Also have infusions of Remicade. Just wanted some input on what other people are doing. Thanks Lori

Hey, just found this age appropriate site, I have RA and Spinal Stenos with 3 surgeries on my neck. My doc wanted me to go off Celebrex and I tried but my pain level really increased, my doctor said I could take it as long as I realize it could cause band erosion. Interesting your doctor told you to take it with Previacid. My Rhumatolgist indicated that taking Celebrex and Nexium together would really help prevent stomach problems also. As to all the meds you listed above I have been on all and recently started Remicade since the other two were no longer effective. Remicade has been helpful, started Nov./10 but unfortunately have had allot of recent falls so its not as effective has it had been prior to the falls. I found that both Humira & Enbrel to really help at first but like all meds at some point your body gets used to them and are no longer effective or you get worse. Wish you the best of luck...........Lori

Wow, so happy for your amazing success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, congratulations on your amazing success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Humming Bird, thanks for your reply. I was concerned with band stretching, but good to hear other people have no problems! LOVE Humming Birds & your photo............Lori

Thanks, I chew sometimes over 12pcs a day, was concerned with band strectching...........good to hear other people don't have a problem! Lori

Wanted to see if anyone out there chews sugar free gum? Have read that bander's shouldn't chew gum due to the possibility of swallowing the gum and getting stuck in the stomach opening. Thanks

Shaun, Thanks so much, I have a Bow-Flex at home an never use it, this gives me inspiration to change that and start using it! Thanks again..............Lori

Hi Jen, Wow..........how "WONDERFUL" a 100llbs in a year is just amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was just banded 1/14/11 and have lost 30llbs have another 120llbs. to go, hopefully I can do as well as you have. Your story is a true inspiration!!! Keep the great work and enjoy your horse's! Take care & God Bless.......Lori

Hi Greattobethin , I am some what a newbie, found your site and was reading all the post, which are great! I was banded on 1/14/11 have lost 28llbs very happy with the lap band so far and very eager to change my body/life. Was wondering if there is any set time for when you get your first fill. Noticed that I am really starting to get hungrier now, still in the liquid portion of post diet. Any advise you have would be greatly appreciated! Also noticed that a some time you lived in Delaware, that where I live now. It is really frustrating to forget to get the trash out on time......hopefully next week LOL.........Thanks Lori

I think it's great having a site for our age group! I am 52 and banded on 1/14/11 and have lost 28llbs.........Yea Love being on the forums, have learned so much from reading other peoples post. Looking forward to meeting and making new friends. Best of Luck to Everyone!!!!! Lori

I know what you mean, I was banded on 1/14/11. Still on the liquid portion of the post diet, but have noticed that I am startind to get hungry and don't know when I will receive my first fill. Very concerned about hunger issues, reading this forum people get fills at no specific time frame. Anybody have any advise?

Hi Turbo Driver, I was banded on 1/14/11 and have not experencied either of your concerns. The pain in the shoulder sounds like possibly gass.............but since it has been several days since surgery, I would check with your doctor. And with regards to the sounds you are hearing while drinking, have no idea, sorry. Congradulations on walking 2miles, that is FANTASTIC! Wish you the best and hope you get answers to your questions.

Hi, we both had the same surgery date 1/14, glad to hear you are doing well. I am feeling good over all, just a little tender on my stomach. Wish you the best!!

Hi , I had surgery 1/14/11 and doing great, have lost 25llbs. Wish everyone the best!!!

Hi Everyone, Just had surgery 1/14/11 doing great but starting to get hungry. Did any of you get your first fill at your post surgery appt? If you could let me know I would appreciate it. Thanks Lori

Hi Readi4anewme, Welcome...........so happy for you the 7th is right around the corner! Best of luck to you

Hi Suzanne, I understand completely how you feel, I am 52 and have felt the same way you do for 15yrs. Have come to realize that I really needed help outside of dieting and exercising to reach my goals. Several of my doctors brought the Lap Band to my attention, I started researching attended the seminar and I was hooked. It is one week to the day since I had surgery. Have lost 25llbs. and so incredibly happy and looking forward to be much healthier me over the summer. Just a word of caution, the Lap Band is a tool, and everyone looses weight differently. Don't set yourself up for heartache if you are not 135llbs in one year, whatever weight you do loose will be heading you to wards your goal of being a happier and healthier you! You need to go with your heart and whats best for you!! Best of luck to you on Friday.........please keep us posted on how you are doing. Lori

So glad you are doing well, today is one week for me since surgery. I also found it not very difficult and so very HAPPY to start my new life! Best of luck to you

Congradulations bigtom1948, I found the pre -op shakes very difficult stage, at first, then realized that it was only 10 days out of my life, that really helped put things in prescpective. It helped me so much going on this site and talking with people and there experiences. Wish you the best of luck Lori

Hey TexasMama, You didn't offend me at all.........LOL, I am just so new to all this and not very high tech, and I truly appreciate your help!!!!!!!!! Lori

Wish you the best of luck.... and you get good new soon

Thanks, didn't know that, I am "VERY" new to forums, will do from now on...............Thanks again Lori