Donna113

The same here EXCEPT I only have to wait 30 minutes afterwards.

Walking helps me when I'm stuck. I haven't tried it but the nurse at my Dr's office said drink hot herbal tea. She said it would "relax" the band and allow the food to pass. I've only been stuck for a few minutes on a couple of occasions so I haven't felt the need to try that yet. If you do try it or anyone else here has, please let me know if it helps you.

I think it's a combination of a variety of factors. One as Airkuhl mentioned, less in = less out; your body is adjusting to different food, different amounts, liquids, etc. I find that if I drink a cup of Triple Leaf Detox tea every night, I go every morning. The tea isn't pleasant tasting, but it's a natural way to detoxify your body. You have to be sure to let it steep for at least 15 minutes.

Ah. Now I don't feel so silly. There definitely is a Victoria Beckem look about it though. Maybe the hair...

Lu, I have to admit I didn't realize your avatar was Victoria until someone mentioned it in one of the threads a while back. I thought that was you. I showed you mine.... :biggrin:

I used to drink 2-4 diet cokes a day and quit cold turkey when I got banded 3 months ago. I'm equally shocked that I don't miss it at all. As for the posters in the political threads, I have to admit that there are poeple on BOTH sides of the topic I find unpleasant and rabid. It is like a train wreck though, you can't help looking.

Congrats, Sherri! WTG!!!! WOO HOO! You've lost 31.3 lbs since we started this challenge in August. I'm embarrassed to say that I've only lost a measly 5.5 lbs since August.

I am 3 months out and those little bumps are finally flat and faded for the most part. I imagine in another month or 2 I won't even be able to see them. the other scars (port and instrument incision sites) on the other hand are still very bright red and shiny. I hope in time they will fade.

I don't understand these restricted schedules. Everyone is different and reacts differently to fills so they should have the flexibility to get one as needed. Usually you wait 6 weeks after surgery to alllow for healing but after that, it should be according to how your band and pouch is adjusting to the fill. I've been banded 3 months and have already had 4 fills. It turns out I'm pretty sensitive to fills so after the initial fill of 3 cc, I've had .5 cc each successive fill for a total of 4.5 cc in 8 cc band. I was self pay and the first year of follow up care and unlimited fill adjustments were included in the price. But even if it weren't I'd pay to have the number of fills/unfills needed to maximize the band. Why pay so much to have the surgery and go through this process only to have the band working at less than full capacity? It is a tool but like all tools, it needs to be fine tuned for maximum results.

It's OK, SNT. I'm sure I'll still enjoy it. In the big scheme of things, it really is not a big deal. :biggrin:

HELLOOOOOOO, I was waiting for the DVD... I can't BELIEVE you guys just gave away the biggest plot twist. You might as well as tell the whole story now.. no point in watching it. Hope you get better soon SMS.

I won't be on chat today either as I have a lunch meeting. I don't think I can make tonight's chat either (8 central 9 eastern).

The reason to quit smoking is to help healing. Smoking severely inhibits oxygen flow and for this reason many surgeons refuse to perform optional surgeries on smokers.

Karen, you look great! Thanks for sharing.

Both my husband and I quit smoking this past January using Chantix. At that time, I wasn't even thinking of having surgery. Chantix works.

Everyone is prejudiced. Everyone believes they are better than someone else. It may not be racial, but the woman who's thin will look at the woman who's fat and think, at least I'm better than that fat cow. The man who drives a Jag looks at the man driving the old clunker and think, I'm better than that bum, and it goes on and on and on.

Unless he throws you over for another heiress who hasn't lost her money! Just teasing....:biggrin:

Well, unless the world ends in 2012 as the Mayans predicted the Republicans will get to right the ship. I hate to sound pessimistic, but I think Obama is heading for the White House.

I've been banded 3 months and already had 4 fills. I don't think there is a limit to how often -- it just depends on the individual. I am sensitive to fills so I can only get .5 ccs at a time. Even though I've had 4 fills, I only have 4.5 cc in an 8 cc band.

Plenty of politicians get on the job training and do better than career politicians who've lost touch with the real world. You can't make the argument that Palin is not experienced enough to be VP when you are willing to bet the farm on Obama. He has no more experience than Palin. Remember used car salesmen are very smooth talkers but they're still selling you used goods.

Steve, I don't think Sarah Palin is claiming she's an expert on disabilities. I always took her statements and McCain's statements to mean that she knows what it's like to live with someone with disabilities and she's going to do everything she can to bring awareness to disabilities.

PJTP: Went to Bayou City Art Festival. Weather was phenomenal. No humidity at all which in itself is a small miracle in Houston.

1st pic - July; 2nd pic - October; 3rd pic - July; 4th pic - Oct

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Congrats SNT! You may not get the shoulder pain. I never did. Are you a nurse SMS?