m1aman

I believe diet is pretty important on ones need for meds if you are a type 2. Especially going low carb..... Weight loss, not as much.

I am not a medical person....... I have been banded since Oct. I doubt you hurt anything.

Don't you think you ladies are the only ones with boob problems. Mine have gone from "chubby pecs" to almost flapjacks.

I can't feel my port unless I put my hand on it.

I was in a lot of pain and stayed overnight till the next afternoon. Was still in pain for a couple of more days at home then everything cleared up.

Very sorry for Shirley and her family.

My God.

What size tablets does biotin come in? Does it have to be crushed?

I have noticed my hair has become thinner the last couple of months or so. I was banded 10-03-11. So I am going to ask my lapband doc and my regular doc what they think abou tit. I hope it is something I can reverse.

All I can say is WOW! And, I am so glad you are alright. I will pray for you.

I take a Flintstones with iron in the AM and a Centrum Silver chewable in the PM.

I don't remember my Dr. ever saying anything about straws. I drink from them all of the time with no problems. In fact after surgery the nurses brought me water with a straw for each meal as I stayed over night.

I have lost 60 lbs and my port has moved up..... or I guess my loose skin has moved down. BUT, I have not had any pain.

I was in terrible pain (back) for two days and then it went away. Just like magic!

Make sure you get a vitamin with Iron in it.

My doc told me the band maker advises against nsaids, aspirins. He also told me no anti-inflammatories or steriods etc. That basically leaves me with the options of Tylenol or narcotics.

Wow I have never heard anyone say anything like that before. I may be wrong, but my first impression is that he is not a very good surgeon if that is the case. I agree with everyone else...... find another doctor.

I have to wonder if some people did any research before they elected to have this surgery.

I have two fills...... a total of 6 cc in a 14cc band and I have no restriction yet. Getting tired of this dieting on my own stuff.

Eating too fast or not chewing enough gives me the hiccups.

If you tell him you had a "big lunch" he may wonder why since you knew you had a dinner date. Good luck on your date!

That is a good question and something I will ask my doctor on my next visit.

I have tried Nectar in the past and threw them out. Others have loved them, so who knows..............

I don't know if she has tried any kinds of diet or whatever. To me, WLS is a last resort way to lose weight.

My doc uses a gel to numb the area, not a shot.