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call me bathroom queen sweetheart my dr okay'd me immodium AD and that helped but he also advised me to do a daily probiotic (capsule i open and still put in my morning Protein shake) to help ((calm things down)).. i started that 4 days post op and on day 5 to 6, it seemed better...who knows it may help you but confer with your dr just in case as they may not want you to do that or the immodium ...and because fluids in and fluids are coming out, def important to say hydrated.....sip sip sip and then sip some more...

nearly 7 months ago, i could hardly walk (far) because i was so big and my knees hurt..couldnt fasten seat belt around me.....flash forward through the liquid pre and post, shoulder pain, healing stitches, runs to the potty.......trust me, its worth it. hang in there

hang in there megan you can do it

good job james. i hope the people who are newbies or prebies will read your post and especially the part of (let the band help you by us helping the band) and take it to heart....it does not do all the work...you are 100% correct and by you doing so well, you are def a success story in my book...have a great day today

hope you feel better soon.

at my 2 to 3 month mark, mine came out alittle more than i wanted it too..for me, it gradually stopped....def keep the protein up there to combat...some take that biotin, some do not (me for one)..i did at the beginning as i read it on here and i asked both my dr and nutritionist, and they said they dont know if it helps or not and it was my decision to take them or not but didnt really need to as long as i keep eating good proteins amounts...it will help and i believe it does.......trust i got fine hair and cant afford to lose much.....YIKES......hang it there okay.

shr and b52, you both hit on some excellent points. enjoyed both posts.. our life is what ((we)) decide to make it...we were blessed to be able to have a WLS to help us (in my case, save my life)...run with it....own it.....accept responsibility and do what the doctors say to make it happen...its pretty simple...either do it or you wont succeed..

well, some dr's frown on carbonation (from beer and soda etc)..we cant do anything about what you did now.....its over and done with. as betty said, better choices need to be made esp since you are kinda still newly banded...if you get very worried, call your dr and let them advise you....as chenie said, wine is better

i think you need to call your dr and let them know and advise you...always if its painful, dont hesitate to ask the dr...it most likely is nothing but best to be sure its not anything else...

and here i am wrapped in blankets at 42 degrees outside and you all are doing some serious BRRRRR i should b shamed...

so proud of you eye candy

i cant as far as you guys, but can walk 30 mins a day and have no idea how far but i am walking.. does that count??

i pm'd my dear friend jean mcmillian about this thread as i belive something similiar to this happened to her and she recently revised to the sleeve..i am sure she can offer some insight.

loved your post

its there........think of it as your little helper...help it so it will/can help you

call your dr (lap band or reg) and ask the to prescribe some pills that dissolve on your tongue to help combat this...i still have some from my surgery but when i went for my flu shot, i asked for another prescription..i have them in my purse, at work and here at home.

cant wait to hear your results

love to hear how your Water bottle went

this is sooooooooooo kewl

my friend sent me this link does this really happen??

found this on my lunch hour too. make of it what you will. interesting to read though. PS, now you know what i did at lunch today, surf the web The Science Behind 9 Big Diets From low-fat to paleo, here's what the latest research says about diets' effect on weight and health.posted about an hour ago Protein, low-carb diets help people burn more calories than low-fat variants. However, a large study food." Source: Breakfast In one sugar-free Cutting out sugar is trendy right now — Tom Hanks and Alec Baldwin are drinks might strengthen people's genetic risk of obesity. However, other meat, has been getting good press for years. A 2011 Swedish study found that people who followed it lived longer than more carnivorous types. A form of the diet high in olives and olive oil alsoappears to be good for bone health. One caveat: this diet may be harder for low-income people to follow, since foods like fish can be expensive. Source: tartineandapronstrings.com 7. Gluten-free This diet is great for people with celiac disease, who have a variety of bad reactions to gluten. For others, there may not be any benefit. Several experts caution that going gluten-free doesn't necessarily lead to weight loss. Image by Bill Hogan/Chicago Tribune/MCT 8. Paleo An effort to approximate what humans ate in paleolithic times, this diet centers on meat and vegetables and bans most grains and sweets. Most experts say there's not yet enough data to determine whether it affects weight or health. One biologist ">points out that human bodies are actually capable of adapting to their circumstances, so that eating the way we did thousands of years ago may not make any sense. Source: Dieter H / via: shutterstock.com 9. No Diet Lots of research (and anecdotal evidence) has shown that it's hard to keep weight off — according to one study, just one in six Americans who have ever been overweight is able to maintain significant weight loss. And Dean Ornish is now advocating that everyone eat with an eye to health — not necessarily weight loss.

I got this from our local paper (wral.com) and it was interesting to read on my lunch and just thought I'd share. While last year’s cold and flu season was mild, experts say this year could bring you a wallop of sniffles and sneezes. While there is no cure for the cold or flu, despite what mom says about her soup, over-the-counter (OTC) medications can provide relief for the most common symptoms. And these guidelines can help you better navigate the cold and flu aisle: Sneezing Got You Down? OTC antihistamines can provide relief from sneezing, runny noses and watery eyes by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical in the body that triggers congestion and upper respiratory discomfort. Constant Cough Cough suppressants, also known as antitussives, basically tell your brain to stop coughing. One commonly used cough suppressant is dextromethorphan, which relieves cough symptoms but doesn't speed recovery. If you’re producing mucus, however, don’t take a cough suppressant. Instead, look for an expectorant, a medicine that helps thin the mucus in the lungs and soothe an irritated respiratory tract. All Clogged Up! Decongestants like pseudoephedrine (PSE) relieve a stuffy nose and congestion by actually narrowing the blood vessels in nasal passages so you can breathe more easily. PSEs are now located behind the pharmacy counter because they are an ingredient that can be used to make the illegal drug methamphetamine (meth). Rest assured though, PSE has been safely used for decades. If you’re clogged up, consider treating your symptoms and doing your part to keep your community safer at the same time. Ask your pharmacist about new Nexafed 30mg pseudoephedrine HCl tablets, the next-generation PSE that provides the same effective cold and allergy relief from standard PSEs, but with technology that disrupts the extraction and conversion of pseudoephedrine into methamphetamine. Stop the Pain If your symptoms include muscle aches or high fever, consider an analgesic or painkiller. Most OTC analgesics fall in to two categories: acetaminophen or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Both medications can reduce fever and ease aches and pains from the flu or cold. Scratchy Throat Help ease throat pain with cough drops or throat spray. While not a cure-all, cough drops or hard candy can help provide relief from a dry, tickling cough. Also consider taking a warm shower or using a vaporizer to increase the moisture of indoor air. No matter what your symptoms are, it’s important to get some rest and stay hydrated. Doctors recommend six to eight hours of sleep every night to fight and prevent illnesses and keep the immune system healthy. If you have any questions or doubts about which medications may be best for you, talk with your pharmacist. And if symptoms worsen or last for more than two weeks, be sure to see your doctor. More tips on how to prevent and treat a cold or the flu can be found at www.CDC.gov. Don’t needlessly suffer this season. With the right treatment, you can help alleviate your cold and flu symptoms.

my dr and nutritionist said Vitamins (calcium and a multi vitamin). i also take Iron pills (due to me being anemic). i guess each dr is different. ask yours to be sure.

1/2 cup raisin bran here also w/ff skim milk

good job chad