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Mama Lisa
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Congrats!!!!! That is my first goal. Started out at 343 the day I was medically retired. PreOp diet weight was 320. Last PreOp weight was 315. Banded on June 23rd. Next Dr. appt is July 11th. Can't wait to see what the scale says.
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THANK YOU for the reply. I have been searching this board for anyone else who has had black diarhea and don't see anything. So... tomorrow I will call and check with the office staff. They have one nurse dedicated to the Lap BAnd people. I'm sure she will know if I need to come it or whatever. By the way, the swelling in the back of my neck didn't start until today. Kinda weird. I'll let y'all know what the dr. says.
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Banded on Thursday. On Clear liquids only and sticking to it. (broth, Water, apple juice, grape juice, sugar free Jello and popcycles.) Not hungry. Doing my walking, too. Have a few questions: Having something like a gas bubble right at the back of my throat or top of throat. Back of throat feels swollen. I can still swallow liquids just fine. Just feels like a pill is stuck back there. The post surgery diarrhea started Sunday. Not a lot of cramping, but I am feeling rather week. Is BLACK the normal color for this diarrhea? I’ve always been told that BLACK STOOL = BLOOD. Should I be worried? I don’t want to be a worry wart to my doctor’s office staff. Thank you for any advice.
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Just logged on today. When I saw Wheelchairs' post, it almost made me log off the board. But I stayed on line and am so glad I saw everyone's comments. I am a newbie, too. This info helped me a lot.
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:thumbs_up: Hello everyone! Lap Band surgery was on June 23, 2011. Still recovering and on clear liquids. Start the thicker liquids on Thursday. Post Op appt is on July 11th. Can't wait to see how I am doing as far as weight. Hope to be an active member of this board. Just found it tonight. We have a great support group that meets once a month, but sometime you just need to talk to someone who KNOWS what you are going through. Looking forward to meeting everyone. HUGS.... Mama Lisa :hurray: