Alex Brecher

I agree with all the points mentioned above and I'm in middle of rectifying the situation. We're going to have actual pages of just content that are outside the forum but still part of the web site. Some will be info about surgery and the others will be a help section on how to use all the features on the site as well as the app. I'd be very happy to add a FAQ area as well. We're also coding our own app from scratch and we've fixed the sticky issue you mentioned in the beta app being tested by some of our members. We'll have the ability to display any data from the site within the new app once it goes live. I think most members will be (pleasantly) surprised once we roll out the new community we've been working on the last few months.

Well let's stop talking about things and start doing! If it were up to me I'd do away with the entire concept of moderators and moderation. I'd love to run my communities like reddit lol.

I really was hoping that I wouldn't need to write and compile the FAQ's myself. If everyone contributes just a few questions/answers, we can really get the ball rolling.

Fixed!

Hey Everyone! We have been hard at work on our new Mobile Apps, and we're finally ready to release our 3rd beta version to a few lucky members for testing! We're looking for an additional 20-25 testers to join our beta tester group. We are looking for members who are active on the site, and are able to use the app several times a day, to be sure it's being tested thoroughly. If you're interested in joining, please go ahead and respond to this topic. Happy Testing!

You have quite a few options to PM another member: 1) Hover over their username and you'll see a pop up with an option that says "Send Message": 2) You can click on the "Send Message" link found in every profile 3) At the top right of every page you'll see an envelope icon. Click on it and you'll see an option called "Compose New"

Fantastic idea! We're going to add tis as a feature in the very near future.

Nope, no issues with extra air.

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I fixed your problem. You had "Filter by forum" selected and no forums filtered.

One of the great things about our community is that our members are all in different stages of their weight loss journeys. So, we want to know where YOU are in your weight loss journey! Choose your answer and tell us more in the discussion below!

One of the great things about our community is that our members are all in different stages of their weight loss journeys. So, we want to know where YOU are in your weight loss journey! Choose your answer and tell us more in the discussion below!

One of the great things about our community is that our members are all in different stages of their weight loss journeys. So, we want to know where YOU are in your weight loss journey! Choose your answer and tell us more in the discussion below!

One of the great things about our community is that our members are all in different stages of their weight loss journeys. So, we want to know where YOU are in your weight loss journey! Choose your answer and tell us more in the discussion below!

I'm keeping a list for the next release, thanks! Please let me know if you found any others.

Are you using our app ? http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/forum-runner-vbulletin/id503254055?mt=8

You must have something wrong with your settings Are you using NEW CONTENT ? On the left hand side bar, what option do you have under By Time Period ? (Set it to Past week)

You’re well on your way to getting lap-band surgery by the time you choose a surgeon and figure out how to pay for it, as you learned about in Chapter 5, “Planning Your Lap-Band Surgery” in The BIG Book on the LAP-BAND. Chapter 6, “Preparing for Surgery and the Hospital,” has details about what you will do to get ready for the actual surgery. Pre-Surgery Medical Care A lot of preparation is necessary before you can get banded. You’ll have medical tests and appointments, and have to follow a pre-surgery diet. You’ll learn more about the procedure and what to expect afterward as you recover from surgeon and lose weight. Surgeon Appointments You’ll have one or more pre-surgery appointments with your surgeon. Each appointment is an opportunity to ask questions, such as details about the lap-band procedure, what happens if you develop complications and any other concerns. Be sure to bring up any known medical conditions that you have so your surgeon can be prepared. You and your surgeon will set your surgery date, which can be several months ahead. Use your pre-surgery appointment(s) to decide whether you are sure that you have made the right choices regarding getting the lap-band and choosing a particular surgeon. Medical and Psychiatric Tests You’ll get a battery of tests to make sure you’re healthy enough for the surgery. These might include an abdominal ultrasound to make sure that your physiology is normal, an EKG to assess your heart beat, blood tests to evaluate your nutritional status and lung, liver and kidney function and chest and gastrointestinal x-rays. You’ll have a psychological evaluation to make sure you do not have any untreated psychological conditions that can interfere with your success with the lap-band. Dietitian Meetings and Pre-Surgery Liquid Diet You will meet with a dietitian to make sure you understand the lap-band diet that you will be following for years after surgery. The diet will help you lose weight and keep the weight off. The dietitian may assess your current diet and point out changes that will occur on the lap-band diet. In addition, the dietitian will guide you in a pre-surgery weight loss diet, if your insurance policy requires it before reimbursing your surgery, and in a pre-surgery liquid diet in the days leading up to surgery. The liquid diet lasts for 5 to 14 days before surgery and consists of liquids, with no solid foods. It helps shrink your liver to make your surgeon’s job easier. You may get to have protein shakes and other liquids on this diet, but not sugary liquids and soft drinks. Final Preparations for Surgery A few things to take care of as your surgery approaches are getting time off from work, making sure you have a ride home from the hospital and, if you are going to Mexico for the procedure, getting your passport in order. You can prepare your home by stocking your kitchen with the liquids and foods that you’ll need after surgery, since you might not feel like going grocery shopping right after your surgery! Pain medications should be available, but make sure that your surgeon approves them and gives you directions for using them. High doses of common pain medications, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, can lead to lap-band complications such as erosion. You probably just need a small overnight bag for the hospital. It’s a good idea to be prepared to stay overnight, even if you’re scheduled to be released the same day, just in case there are complications. These are some of the items to pack: (Wear loose-fitting clothes) a change of underwear simple toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, hand sanitizer, comb book, magazine, iPod or another form of entertainment important papers: insurance papers and phone numbers cell phone (fully charged) medications and dietary supplements Chapter 6, “Preparing for Surgery and the Hospital,” in The BIG Book on the LAP-BAND has more details about what to bring, what not to bring and what to bring to Mexico. By the time you’re done with all of these steps, it’ll be time for your surgery! This is the easiest part of the whole lap-band journey. All you have to do is get to the hospital and check in. From there, the nurses and staff will take care of you. You will get wheeled into the surgery room, lie down on a table and receive anesthesia. You’ll have the lap-band inside of you the next time you wake up.

You need to be part of the beta group in order to download the app or view the app feedback forum. I've added you to the group and you should be good to go now.

Beware, juicing can become addictive! I'm a huge fan of juicing and blending! I started off with the Magic Bullet by NutriBullet and graduated to the Ninja blender BL700. I normally use a combo of 60% veggies, 40% fruit, assorted nuts and seeds. I make my shake a bit heavier and with less Water than recommended since I find this assists with increasing my satiety.

Sent you a PM.

Sending you private message now.

We'd be more than happy to have you on board! Just respond to this post and we'll add you to our group of private beta testers.

Sorry this is difficult to get to. We're redesigning the site and things should be much more accessible in the near future. Please see your patient profile to update your bore and after surgery pictures.