☠carolinagirl☠

brag away, you deserve too...you look amazing sweetheart

love dogs and love you 2

i am sorry you are going through this but you def need to get to a doctor. using meat tenderizer is not w way to live..i wish i could help...maybe call your dr and see if they ca see you pro bono because this sounds serious

i dont know some dr's put some in at surgery and i think mine did but dont know until i get my first fill and take out and put some in...

my hub has been my rock during my whole process he himself does not have a weight issue, but has lost about 10 pounds because he is eating better food..he did not have a wls so i dont see how i could change his life because i did.....being supported is a wonderful thing. i could NOT have done as well as i have without him batting 100% for me (and my girls).. just because he eats junk food, does not mean i have to, its about choices and want power.

i was told no nsaids but everyone is different...some do take that.. did they give you pain meds to take? i got me some liquid actemphin (cvs brand) to use for pain...if in doubt, call your doctor..

def order a soup........go and enjoy

could be eating too fast (still swollen after surgery still) or too big of bites or too soon for what you are eating...or a combo of all three...best to eat slow, chew alot and be patient in healing.

i had blood work, upper gi, 2 sleep testing, ekg, nutritionist visit, mental eval, chest xrays...and of course the pre op visit..so it encompasses alot. best to ask your dr who will be doing the surgery as results could vary.

i had a breast reduction in 97, they took off nine pounds and i donated my skin. i just signed some papers.

found this online: http://www.livestrong.com/article/126643-donate-skin-after-bariatric-surgery/ Bariatric surgery patients commonly undergo plastic surgery, or body contouring, to remove excess skin and help reshape the body after they have lost a significant amount of weight. Advancements in medical technology have allowed doctors to use tissue from living donors in procedures such as breast reconstruction or abdominal wall repair following hernias. If you have undergone bariatric surgery and are planning on having any type of body contouring procedure, making the decision to donate your excess skin can go a long way to improving someone else's quality of life. Step 1 Talk to your doctor about your interest in donating your skin. Your surgeon will be able to provide you with additional information about skin donation and help you decide if it is the right choice for you. Step 2 Wait until you have maintained a stable weight for 12 to 18 months before undergoing body contouring surgery and having skin removed. Most patients who donate skin have lost 100 pounds or more. Having plastic surgery before your weight has stabilized may result in the need for additional surgery as your body continues to change. Step 3 Contact the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation to see if you are eligible to become a skin donor. Fill out the contact form on the MTF website, indicating your surgeon's name and telephone number, and the expected date of your body contouring procedure. MTF will contact you to obtain more information and schedule a medical assessment. Step 4 Be prepared to answer a series of questions regarding your medical history. The questions MTF asks are similar to those you have to answer when donating blood. U.S. food and Drug Administration guidelines prohibit tissue donation from individuals with certain "relevant communicable disease agents or diseases," such as HIV, hepatitis and certain STDs. Tips and Warnings The National Organ Transplant Act prohibits the buying and selling of organs and tissues. You will not be paid for your extra skin or reimbursed for your surgery, but donating your skin costs you nothing extra Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/126643-donate-skin-after-bariatric-surgery/#ixzz2GYnmChaD

whats done is done being upset want help anything now so start today eating better and as floridas says, eat like you have a band now..your the only one who can make yourself well. you will either do it or you wont. hang in there. its so worth it.

the band was/is major surgery it also will be successful if one has a major attitude change that means, to want to get healthy bad enough that you will adhere to what it all consists of. eating better quality food, in smaller amounts and exercising....if you help the band it will help you.

every person with the lap band should read this especially the newbies and pre and post ops this is not a game or an easy way out. this is major surgery and needs to be treated with respect. and that means respect yourself enough to listen to your doctors.

i get a small hiccup when my band is saying that i ate enough

congrats on your surgery and hope you had a nice holiday i havent had any bad dreams but i wake up every morning with a renewed spirit knowing i have a tool inside me helping me get healthier every day..before i woke up with dread...now i wake up and go i got this..

excellent post. i have learned so much from you, much love

i and the girls love YOU

excellent post and i learned alot. this will help when i get fills

here is the info on them i just found as i never heard of them BariWise Protein Potato chips 1.2 oz Bag Flavors: Barbecue, pizza, Ranch, Sea Salt & Vinegar BariWise Protein Potato Chips are the perfectly salted and seasoned, lower fat alternative to traditional high-fat chips. Each serving contains a unique blend of potato and soy, offering 10 grams of protein, 5 grams of Fiber and a surprisingly low 4 grams of fat. When you crave something crunchy and salty, reach for BariWise Protein Potato Chips. Reap the rewards of a healthy, high protein snack. Key features of the BariWise Protein Potato Chips: High Protein - 10 grams Per Single Serving Bag High Fiber - 5 Grams Per Single Serving Bag Lower Fat - 4 grams Per Single Serving Bag Each Bag is a Generous Single Serving (No Portioning Needed!) Only 130 Calories Per Single Serving Bag Cholesterol Free Trans Fat Free A High Protein Snack

am sorry to read this. are you able to switch doctors? no one should treat their patient ugly or rude/mean. i am sorry you were upset enough to write this...

(((big hugs))) rest up sweetums

it will get better......can you take some of the liquid pain meds to help you rest??..please continue to sip sip and sip again honey....i couldnt get (right/comfortable) either....but i can promise it does get better

takes a gorgeous person, not only inside but OUT to care for those who cant speak/fend for themselves no wonder i wuvs cheryl

i have made some great friends on this forum. with their help/support, i find i am not alone in my journey. i give back what i get from them (to them). i am blessed. thanks shr, for being a good friend..ps, i dont have a fill so i dont know except what i read, it maybe that you are too tight...please sip sip sip so you dont get dehydrated. and def see dr as soon as you can (or he can get back)...much love.