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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Thank you all for your great advice. Stacey
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
:help:Hello everyone. I have probably a silly question. But I jsut got my first fill last week. My question is that I fill like that I have a good restriction. But I am not sure. Can anyone tell me if it is normal to have a first fill and it atomaticaly work for you. Like when I eat I can still eat just fine. But if I meat it hurts a little. I really need some good advice. As I do not know to get another fill or if this is working. I have not thrown up. Thank you for your time Stacey:funscale:
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Dr. Spivak's patients .....
Hi there rho_z I did the same thing and still do. And at the meetings they say that happens alot. I am glad that you are feeling better. Stacey
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Dr. Spivak's patients .....
Hi there Rho_z I live in Friendswood. I would love to talk to you and see if you want to hitch a ride with me to the meetings. You can contact me and let me know. Stacey
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Anyone wear a medical id bracelet?
Hello everyone. I was able to find mine on ebay at a cheaper price than any where else I have looked.
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Dr. Spivak's patients .....
Hello everybody. Has anyone ever heard of the chewable protein pills. And if so do they really work? You can find them on google. Stacey:)
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Dr. Spivak's patients .....
Sorry Josie I meant to say Tuesday meetings. I must have been tired that day Sorry. Stacey
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Hello there everyone. I am horrible with typing. I meant to put on my last post hello there all my lapband friends. Not last band friends. Thank you for understanding. Stacey
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
:help:Hello to all my last band friends. Can anyone please tell me if they have ever heard of chewable protein? And if so do you like it and does it work? I have found them online if you do a google search and put in chewable protein you will find it. Can someone please give me your advice. Thank you and have a wounderful day. Stacey
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Dr. Spivak's patients .....
Hello Shineon I go to the meetings and I love them. The people there are so great and everyone is there for each other. You learn alot and at the same time you make friends. Stacey
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Dr. Spivak's patients .....
Hello there everyone. This is the first time I haev found this thread. This is great. I to was banded ny Dr. Spivak. He is the most wounderful Doctor. I am blessed to have found him. Plus I love the group meetings every thursday. I love my band. It is the best thing that I have done for myself. Stacey:hippie:
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Hello everyone. How are you all doing? Well I have a crazy question. Has anyone ever heard of the chewable protein? And if you have does it really work? I am thinking about getting some but before I do I wanted some feed back on it. Thank you to all my April lap band friends. Stacey
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Thank you Shineon for the information on the peanut butter. I am glad I asked first. Stacey:)
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Can anyone tell me if it is ok to eat peanut butter.:guess Or does it get stuck? Thank you Stacey
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Thank you Tracy for your insight. No I am not drinking enough water. I will start doing that. And I have had a partial hysterectomy. So no time of month. I am going to try the crystal light packets so I can get fired up about water. Thanks again. Stacey
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First Six Months of Lap Band: Average Weight Loss??
Hello all my April lapband friends. I have a question. And I am hopeing someone can help. :help: I weighed in on April 2nd at 212. Then a week later I weighed in and had lost ten pounds. Well today April 16 a week later and I weigh myself and I have only lost two pounds. I barely ecer eat. Is this normal? Can someone please tell me. I am so lost. Thank you Stacey
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Hello all my April lapband friends. I have a question. And I am hopeing someone can help. :help: I weighed in on April 2nd at 212. Then a week later I weighed in and had lost ten pounds. Well today April 16 a week later and I weigh myself and I have only lost two pounds. I barely ecer eat. Is this normal? Can someone please tell me. I am so lost. Thank you Stacey
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Thank you teachlady for your great ideas on the charm bracelet. Stacey:)
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Thank you Kity for the charm bracelet help. I will look for me one. Stacey:)
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Can anyone please explain the charm bracelet to me. First time for me to hear about it. Thank you Stacey:help:
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Hey there everyone that is my April bandster friends. Well I was banded on April 2nd by Dr spivak. Well I weighed myself on April 10th and guess what friends? I have lost 10 pounds already. Yea!!!! :clap2: I am so excited. And it has only been less than two weeks. But I took the kids to the fair today and I am learning that I have always used food as a comfort food. Just because while I was there I was not hungry but if I could have eaten I would have. I am learning alot about myself. When I am happy I ate when I was sad I ate. Wow I liked to eat for any reason. But thank god I have friends on here to help me. Well talk to everyone soon. Hugs:girl_hug: to all Stacey
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Hello there everyone. Happy Easter to all. Well today has been my best day since I have been banded. Today is day six and this is so much more better. I was able to go to the movies with my husband today. It was so nice to get out. The gas pains are getting sooooo much better. And I am learning that small portions are great. We are all so lucky to be here. The oly problem I am having is that I am still bloated and my incision where the port is is a little itchy. Can any of you tell me what you are doing about protein drinks? I have tried some from GNC and let me just say GROSS. Well who ever is getting banded this month just remember that we are here for you. I was banded on 4-2-07 and let me tell you every day gets better. Trust me we all know that has had it done. Hugs to all my new lb friends. Stacey
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Congratulations to Sherri on the surgery date. Iw as banded on April 2nd 2007. You will feel very sore but it is worth it. And be sure to haev your gas X ready. It will become your new best friend. Also have a heating pad for your left shoulder. As the gas pains can hurt. But once you give it a few days you will feel great. And you might be a little nauseated after surgery. Please stay intouch on the board. Stacey
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Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters
Hi Tracy. Dr. Spivak is so great. I have four beautiful children. Ages 9 Boy,10 boy twins and a girl that is fixing to be 12. She thinks that she is going on 16. She is funny. Please keep me intouch on how you are doing. You can alwasy write me at my email angelpetboutique@sbcglobal.net Have a wounderful day. By the way just a heads up. Be sure to get gas X that stuff is a life saver. And a heating pad for your left shoulder. The gas can be crazy.
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What were your incisions closed with?
I had the sutures that dissolve by themselves along with steri strips. And I feel great. Stacey