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Pbtango, as bad as diarhea is, TRUST ME, a bowel impaction landed me in the hospital. Hang in there, and drink drink drink.

From what I have read, you are experiencing a typical response. Try, I know it's hard, not to get down. The loss will begin again

Interesting how all surgeons are different. My port site is painful since it is just below my bra band. And I am a 38dd, so talk about friction!!!!

best wishes on your bandday!! it will be over in a blink then on to the new and improved you!!!

welcome rockin mom! got my band 12/17. so far so good. congratulations to a new you for the new year!

Chapstick!!!!! Lips get so dry. Someone gave me this advise and i was very grateful. apen and pad for any last minute advise, med dosage etc. use the stool softeners without fail especially while on pain meds!!!!! congratulations!

i don't think how bad i got was normal. but my doc has had me on some solids(jello,pudding,yogurt) besides liquids. stool softener is the best preventative. i did all the right things, but $#:! happens! or in my case, it didn't. merry christmas

Merry Christmas dec foljs. I just want to make you aware without scaring the inportance of bowel movements, stool softeners, etc. I am sure this wont happen to any one but this mornibg I was admitted to the er for fecal impaction. {think constipation x1000!} I suffered at home from 9to 1, was in the er being helped not waiting from 1 to 7 am My wish for you is be diligent, even tho I thought I was, and hydrate, and keep track of movements. Xoxo

it will happen when your body is ready. unfortunately your mind is ready faster! maybe it will be a christmas morning surprise!!

so glad to hear everyone sounds so good. yes, we do use our abs more than we think. makes you wonder why we don't have a tiny waist!

sounds like another good day for our december gang!

I have a wicked sore throat and nose is getting stuffy too. I feel your pain.

sorry sent message to wrong friend! oops

i just got a new tablet tonight. one model up from what i had and i am clueless. but what in the world have you guys been posting!!!

Scaried of failing? Yup every day! But try to have faith in yourself, that's what I am doing. I was banded Monday. Long road ahead: complete with fast lanes, slow lanes, pot holes, detours, people cutting you off, etc. just keep your eyes on the road, you'll arrive.

Try syntrax nectar fruity flavored protein you can add to water or crystal light. You must sip fluids anyway, so this way you are sneaking in protein!

I am hoping Tomorrow I will be less sleepy. I stopped the pain meds. Sick of being wozzy.

I am soo sad to hear abt your family's reaction. I come from a judgemental family so only a few know. I don't think anyone has the perfect family that we think others might have. Hang in there.

I hear ya about the bloated tummy. I feel like a balloon in the Macy's Parade on thanksgiving!

It is so nice to go to LBT and hear so much happiness. TV news is so sad, but here there is hope and new beginnings. Do your best, even on the hard days. Dedicate your efforts to the brave women who lost their lives to help the children.

Approx 400 to 500 cals for two weeks. Protein shake, greek yogurt, eggbeater scrambled, sf popsicle, sf jello pudding, and sip crystsl light all day long! But several are surprised I can have anything but liquids. Guess my doc is a rebel!

Don't forget to bring chapstick for those dry lips after surgery.

No way! If santa can get thru all weather, so can't your surgeon!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Welcome Tiffany. What a great way to begin the new year!

Good luck jewels and vj! Very exciting! I got mine Monday, so far so good!