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Ok Here I am Cooking for the kids..1 likes vegis, yogurt, good stuff, the 2 year old will easily eat twice as much as me! The other (6 year old girl) practily barfs when she sees anything green.. how do you all do it.(without putting cheese on everything) Cook for the kids the Man, and Me?? Well I try and keep it nutritional;.Alot of Salad and Fruit . Yesterday I made my easy throw the baby back ribs on the BBQ for 5 minutes on each side then put them in a cooking bag/foil for a hour in the oven, oh so good ribs.. Only ate 2 and yes..Forgot how to eat as a banded person.. I happen to get some rib lodged, you know where... for about 2 hours... PBeddd 3 times!! scared that was reality. I haven't PBed for weeks So I'v got a fridge full of everybody and alot of cottage chesse for Me. My band is working. life banded is good!!! I thought I would mention choose you foods wisely Another report....I still post em..... Having a time with meat... Kelly.. So do I

Way to go Jennye Looking great:D

Hi Susannah I don't know much abot MS but do believe the lap band is the least invasive surgery available. If your sickness is eased by WLS this would be my first concideration. I hope you feel better.

So well said Nette I've felt exactly the same.

Congratulations:D Good luck Welcome to the forum:D

Ditto!

Hi Connie Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on pre-approval. Your decision for a longer life and better health is worth the chance. As far as post-op diets, doctors very in thier instructions. Most are clear liquids for a week, full liquids the next week then soft foods. Overall water and protien will be your most concern. Follow your doctors instructions. I have a 2 year old son and a 6 year old daughter, I flew to Mexico by-myself and was there 3 days total when I had my band placed(sugery). Personally my kids don't travel well, I wouldn't have taken them anyway even if I were to have it done in the US. One night in the Hospital is typical. Good Luck and congratulations:D

:confused: August 14, 2003 changed by life! I Hit my first goal, Drum-roll please....199 I'm officially under 200, Down 45 in 6 months... and about 50 to go. The best part is I fit into a pair of size 14 stretch hip-hugger jeans. (no waist-band helps) I am so jazzed. I personally want to THANK all the people on this Forum for all the support, advice and care you've shown me. Without this web-site I would have been lost, all the information has been so helpful. "I'm in One-derland" Congratulations to all of us:cool:

Congratulations Renata This was copied from Leo's post from 8/03 I found it helpfull for me. POST OPERATIVE CHEST AND SHOULDER PAIN What you are feeling is the CO2 gas they use to "pump you up" to see your innards through the camera used in laproscopic and in some cases gastroplasty surgery. This inflation technique lifts and separates your organs and muscles so that they can see what they are doing during surgery. Some things that have been found to help. 1. Walking - Stay active. Don't sit like a lump, even though that is all you want to do because everything hurts, move. Walking will "massage" your insides and help break up that gas and get it moving on out. A short walk (even to the mailbox and back) a few times a day is a good start. More is better, but don't knock yourself out. Keep it to a simple and easy stroll for the first week. 2. Heat - A heating pad will help soothe the gas pain. Move it around as you need to. Shoulder, then back, then tummy, then shoulder again, etc.... 3. Gas-X - A true lifesaver!!!! You can buy chewable tablets or gel caps (they are quite tiny). As some say.. Taking them should almost be mandatory, along with antibiotics and anti-inflamatories. 4. Positioning your body . As soon as you are able, get on all fours, doggy style. Take a deep breath and hold for a few moments. As you exhale, move your bottom backwards, extending your arms out in front, and bear down. This position will push the gas right out of you. Noisily, but effectively. Embarrassing? Yes, worth doing? Absolutely!! 5. Breathing Techniques - Take a deep breath (as deep as you can w/o *too* much pain) and hold it. This will help squish/break up some of the larger bubbles. Some find this easier to do while lying in the recliner watching TV. 6. Massage in general. Sit backward in a high backed dining room chair and have someone sit behind you and gently tap and rub your shoulders, back and sides. This may help you to start burping (A few good rippers help! If you have someone to burp you, don't be afraid of the pain of him or her touching you. Let them do it.. It doesn’t hurt and is a great release. 7. Massage; Part 2 - If you don't have someone to burp you, think hard about investing (or borrowing) one of those chair pad massagers.. After a night of TV watching while lying on that thing in the recliner (turn it on for 10-15 mins, off for 5, on again, off again), These hints with a bit of time (7-10 days) and the gas should be gone. :confused:

Grant Insurance didn't pay for my Lap band placement surgery, I paid cash.

Hey Grant I was breaking ice... a week ago, It was just explained to me if the outdoor temp is 32 the water temp is about 58. I'm keeping my pie hole shut. Sorry But I'm only 29 years old....

Grant I appreciate McKeen, most doctors make you wait 6 weeks for your fist fill. Before my band was placed I went though food withdrawals, facing that I will no longer be able to eat some foods ever again. By my 4th week I could eat almost anything. I wish I would have know him then, the doctor that did my first fill at 6 weeks post op didn't think I needed a fill but I insisted. McKeen listens to his patients. Grant you are doing great.

:confused: I woke up at 4 in the morning and it dawned on me "Darling Husband" Oops

OH no I think its Daughter?? if it's not I'm really behind in compu' literacy LOL Hi Kelly Havent'y read ya lately..XOX

:confused: Nice2BNice2 Hello Welcome, Read our Journey's ... mostly positive!

For those that were shelf paid or have an excess of 7.5% med expences (includeing air fare/gas/prescriptions..out of pocket expences) of there adjusted total income. This is a reminder ... while doing your taxes. I'm getting back $2,400.00+$ additional for my Band placement.(both fed/state combined) :cool:even though I did it in MX. :confused:

Swimming is so cool I live on a lake, even if its 32 in the water now.....Thats nothing to you in Jersey., No I hav'nt been in it lately, It just opened for boating this weekend.(we own a boat) It was closed for a year and 1/2 to bulid a bigger ramp. Yes in the summer, thats an other story.. I'm in it, I love to swim. Our city is builing an aquatic park and Olympic center, My DH is a top swimmer. Morgan Hill is bidding for Swim complex the 2012 Olympics..? I'v been on the bike cycle lately....40 min+ when the kid is napping and after dinner. At least I'll have nice legs:D I trully believe that exercise is a way of life, if nothing else.. Walk. 'That my motto and I'm sticking to it' Today I was jumping rope with my 6 YR DH and counted to 40 non-stop. Did it! I agree, Join a club, being around others that are motivated, its support and fun. :confused: Good deal on Babysitting:D The rate around here is $5- Keep up the good work. RAMPED:cool:

Your not suppose to. 2 weeks ago while haveing my fill I asked my doctor about carbonation. He states "research show that carbonation can stretch your stomach/poach even if its temporary, but not enough studies have been done to prove it" I don't want to take any chances, so I quit, I do miss it.

Teri:D Thanks for keeping us posted. Coke was hard for me to let go. I was drinking carbonated water up to about 3 weeks ago and gave it up too. WOW you quit smoking, Good for you! Cravings are natrual, Mine are usally based on vitamin defincencies. Have you weighed yourself latetly? When I was post-op about 4 days I had already dropped 5 lbs. Keep up the good work.:confused:

Congratulations Anne I'm soooo happy for you.:confused:

:confused: Megan So cool:cool: Just this morning I stepped on the scale...I'm at the same weight as last week, 42 lbs down. My sig-other says "you lost our son's total weight" I looked at him and smiled. Sounds like you have a new excersize routine. LOL I hope your next fill kicks in for you! Keep smiling:D

Julie I didn't read all of your journal, but will agree you are a terriffic writer. I so relate with: "Living is'nt just about breathing, it is much more...quality of life...relationships you have...the tears you shed. Thank you, I'm sure your journal will help others indeed.:confused:

Congratulations Teri You've got some work cut out for you. I know your cold sounds bad, but try and walk. It'll push thouse bubbles out of you, walking will make you feel better. Drink/sip your water, no caffine just yet. And of course if you smoke? quit. I don't want to sound harsh, just concern. This is the start of a loseing battle.. LOL Here's to pounds gone. Good Luck and welcome to Bandland:D :confused:

3rd fill on 1/28/04 I'm at 4.7cc's Believe I'm at the sweet spot:D AMI swedish band. SAGB!!

:confused: Huter is home and fine!! We had to do alot of breathing treatments, with a 2 year old screeming...he was hog tied. Now hes jumping on the bed like a monkey. Thanks for all your concerns, we were very scared, with all the flu deaths of children, even our doctor was calling the hospital every 3 hours through out the night for checks and directions. Sarellano I had a response from a lady which states she has the same problem of not getting her old fill out till she stands up while getting her fill/unfill, an act of gravity she claims. I haven't tried this yet,. she sounds genuine. My question to you is "how long has it been since your last fill and how restricted do you feel" Also some of your saline will stay in the port or tubing, You can never get out exactly what was put in! I am monitoring my intake for levels of restriction. Chicken, beef, pork is very restricted unless thin sliced. Fish, vegis.. I can only take about 1/2 cup, get the hicups and/or feel the lump/ball in the stoma. Yogurt, cottage chesse..I can eat alot. This is my way of regulating my restriction, to see if there is any loss over time..and everyone will tell you every day (restriction)can be different. I believe I'll be watching this for weeks before I can make a discision to look under fluoroscopy to find out why my "old fill didn't come out". I'm glad to be home with my kids, They are #1. Alexandra hows the new photo album? Can you get outside? Sassaay I hope your in surgery's in the morning, I hav'nt kept up my reading, I hope things pulled through for you!! Good Luck everyone...Much weightloss for all:D