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Banderina

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Everything posted by Banderina

  1. To have or not to have ? Any pros or cons?
  2. Is the band with plication basically the same as the sleeve? Why wouldnt one just get the sleeve done instead? Just curious? Cgrl any thoughts?
  3. Cgrl..surgery next week..was just wondering..
  4. Do we have to go back to have any out?
  5. My band will hold 10cc but no fill for 6 weeks
  6. Or your gallbladder..do u have gallstones?
  7. Dr. Asap..cld be a blood clot
  8. All this stuff is making me get cold feet.
  9. All this stuff is making me get cold feet.
  10. All this stuff is making me get cold feet.
  11. All this stuff is making me get cold feet.
  12. Rx for liquid meds..antibiotics, painkillers..etc. most come in a liquid form..
  13. Omg lol I have no idea why that came out looking like spanish!
  14. My surgeon use the Lap Band© 10cc. I was wondering what everyone else has/ is getting and if they know of any major differences?
  15. I got approved n im super scared n nervous that im doing the right thing
  16. I was given a low almost no fat diet of 1000 cal. a day..the idea is to shrink your liver..i also think its to get used to healthier low fat living..eating fatty meats n fried foods I dont think is good before surgery..but follow your doctors orders..i had a couple meetings with a dietician as part of pre op and was given a pre op plan and 6 Stages of post op drinking/eating plans
  17. I just want pizza....its definitely my addiction...and pretty much anything with cheese!
  18. I dont know if I was tested for h pylori..but did find out im vitamin d deficient and iron ferrate deficient.. Today my boss wanted to know what was going on..and I told her it was personal..kinda feel bad by not telling her but I feel if one person knows..everyone knows...How did everyone else handle that?
  19. Thank you for all your replies and support!
  20. I have a list ~ Heating pad, Gas X, Benefiber, a Belly Band although I dont know where to get one? Any others?
  21. Huh ..I dont see it on my mobile phone
  22. Hi Fallon , How do I add you as a friend to view blog? I dont know where to go..thx!
  23. Anybody going to Dr. Nadzem at St. Raphaels?
  24. I have pre surgical testing today. I was so excited when I got the appt that I cant remember if I can have Water or Breakfast? Also, Im having my procedure on a Tuesday...how soon after will I be able to drive..i have a long drive scheduled for the following monday and not sure how im gonna do..3 hrs each way and a long day in between..im hoping not to have to cancel..any advice? Thx!

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