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Lots of folks have a problem with who to tell what about the surgery. If I may make a suggestion, take your parents and boyfriend with you to a seminar and let them get their question answered to. I have told only immediate family and close friends, oh... and about 200,000 people here. Don't let anyone tell you it is the easy way out. You will still have to work and the lap band is just the right tool for the job!
Best wishes.

Wishing you a speedy recovery. I hope that they can fix what set you off quickly, and get you back to normal!

Wishing you a speedy recovery. I hope that they can fix what set you off quickly, and get you back to normal!

Wishing you a speedy recovery. I hope that they can fix what set you off quickly, and get you back to normal!

I have never heard this. Gall bladder yes, but not kidney stones.

You are the one who reads rude into a post. Those of us who respond are truly trying to help. It was a recommendation, like all things on the forum, you pick and choose what you want to use. No need to attack someone who is trying to be of help and takes the time to respond to your post. Like I said in my second post, you should do what works for you. Peace!

Here is a list I have started with web sites that give out free samples on request. Please post any other places that give out free sample and i'll add them to the list.

Just contact them with your name and address and let them know why you want a free sample. They are very nice and support us surgery people.

Please like, follow, and rate if this has helped you. I am updating this all the time and adding new sites. Thank you.

Thanks to the people that have added to this list:

- SuNMooNStaRS816
- Tink12/26
- Saffikeagan
- Veruca Salt
- Sylvynn

Here is the list:

Protein
- vanilla mix and a cookie and cream mix)

- Quest bar (My favorite Protein bar). If they are out of free samples you can wait a few weeks and they will have some. Also if you buy a mixed sample box you can use CODE: mixbar for a discount.

- Protein shakes

- banana, strawberry, chocolate, Vanilla and Orange) Phone number 1-877-974-2537

- Protein Bars (they sent me 2 bars)

- Fiber 1 Protein Bar

- Water

- Vitamins
- liquid vitamins

- Bariatricadvantage.com --- Sample pack of vitamins

- Bariatricfusion.com --- Sample of Vitamin

- Bbvitamins.com --- Vitamin samples


Other Offers/Discounts

- GNC.com --- They will give you a $5 code for your next online or phone order. (all GNC product is returnable with in 30 days if you dont like it)

- Chefjays.com --- Will send you a $7.50 coupon to try some of their products

- Kindsnacks.com --- 10% off first time order with code KINDLYL10

- Isatoritech.com --- Buy one get one free smart bar

- Purefit.com --- $14.95 for a 7 bar sample box and a coupon for money off your next order

- Boost.com --- Two $1 off coupons for Boost Protein drinks and bars

- Gotein.com/sampls_pack.html --- Sample pack for $3





Water Flavorings

- Makeitmio.com --- Will send you free sample of Mio

Great idea... thanks Alex.

It is a very mild stuck. If you don't have sliming, not a serious stuck! Just slow down and chew more.

Check with your surgeon. Each one has a different approach.

It is a very mild stuck. If you don't have sliming, not a serious stuck! Just slow down and chew more.

i have and like tara, had a hernia repaired also...17 months post op/no fills...i blogged and posted pictures of my xrays of the barium swallow that showed the band and plication..

I had mine done 2 years ago and could not be happier!

I had mine done 2 years ago and could not be happier!

There will be completely separated areas for each surgery on BariatricPal.
The Lap Band Forums, blogs and photos will be a spitting image of LapBandTalk.
There will be a general discussion forum where everyone can intermingle.

So there will be separate forums for LapBand blogs? I am hopeful there will be as there is a huge difference between after care, the surgeries, etc and, my experience is that people who had other types of surgery like to profess theirs is better, and/or tell me what I should be doing based on their surgery.

I agree... call your doctor.

Your new PCP should have your medical history. If not, get a copy and take it to him/her. My PCP was very supportive.

I agree... call your doctor.

Spent the last couple of days reading through posts from here, fb, oh, tt, etc.. Why is it that some people on social media sites are so sensitive about other people's comments?
Just some examples:
I thought this was a support site, why are you being so mean?
I don't like this group because someone was cursing.
I was just asking if it was ok to have a cocktail and eat a pizza at 2 weeks out, why is everyone being so negative?
I don't mean to be insensitive but this just drives me batty! It's not like we are one big happy family. And if we were, family can say a lot worse things then what I've read on these sites.
Ok that's it. Feel better now.

Right on!

This too will go away as you lose weight! Friends are here for you in the meantime!

This too will go away as you lose weight! Friends are here for you in the meantime!

Right on!