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Good Luck, Praying for a speedy recovery on your new journey

WOW Mary you look great. Glad you posted your pictures.

Hi Rochelle, I have 2 little men and I am so happy that I got the band it has made a huge differance in the way we now can interacte together . Welcome to LBT

I will try too MaryEnriquez7@msn.com

That is such good news Tammy. Sometimes it is better for us to get the ball rolling that sit and wait for someone else to do it for us.

Just wanted to say thank you for letting me know about Meralax my sons's appt was yesterday and I explained what I thought it was to the DR and he agreed and put my son on Meralax.

Thank you all I feel so much better today no sneezing no runny nose and eyes. I did take Theraflu only could drink a little and the little bites of salad I had yesterday came up when I got home. Also when I was sleeping fluid came up out of no where and I was gagging needless to say I am going to be calling the Dr today and see what they say about that. Took a Nexium this morning and I can feel the restriction with the water I drank so I guess I will be on fluids for a couple of days till I can get back to normal. Michelle did you have restriction when you were sick?

Hi everyone, There was a topic on the board about colds & flu how we can get more restricted when we have one. I cannot find it but if anyone can tell me what we can have medication wise (over the counter) I would be so ever grateful. I have been sitting here all more blowing my nose as I well as trying to eat my salad for lunch and just cannot do it. I know I have more restriction today and usually by this time I should be able to eat. Is any kinda Cold stuff ok to take? Powder, Liquid

Thank you all so much I am leaving early today so I am going to stop at the Drug Store. I am hoping it is just a head cold but my tummy does not feel like that is all it is. The bites of salad I had for lunch did not sit to well but at least it's not coming up, just alot of burping and funny noises. Well Hoping you all have a great afternoon and evening. I'm off

Is that coming back or going over there? Just curious since I go to Mexico this year want to be prepared..

Welcome Helen, I am glad the Holidays are over to much food laying around..

Just curious how much was your original fill and then what did you increase too? Can you drink water with no problem? Does that hurt?

OMG size 12 I cannot even remember getting into a size 12.. I'm Jealous Sounds like you already are making the changes to get on track.. You have done an amazing job Marie.

Kuddos to you Leatha

she is a cutie and you look very good.

Hi Everyone, I have not seen much on this topic but here goes. Really try and get enough water in please as much as you can and do include fiber in your daily routine if you feel that you are getting constipated please get some kind of stool softner into you as soon as possible. You see I waited to long and now I am paying for it. Three years ago when my youngest son was born I got what they call a Thrombosis Hemorroid and it had to be lacerated because there was nothing that could heal it. Well 3 weeks ago I started getting constipated whether it was from not enough water or fiber I do not know think it was both to tell the truth well lo and behold guess what popped up literally. As soon as it popped up I tried everything I could PH - Anusol - Hot baths nothing worked. Anyway today was the last straw I could not sit nor stand anymore so went to the Dr and had to have it Lacerated again, Not only was there one initial cut but she had to keep cutting up the vein there were so many clots not to mention the pain of the needle to numb it,. I am working and trying hard not to move to much but I know that I am going to feel better with each day. But if I can help any one with this information then it was all worth it.

Thank you all for your kind replies concerning my son's problem. I have asked the Dr to give me the name of a speacialist that works with Children to address what more I can do for him. Jack the leaking is caused when the stool is so hard and big inside him that any new feces leaks around the old thus leaking. It is called Encopresis Paula - You are so right about how children can be cruel so far no one other than the grown ups in the family and at school know. Leatha I did not know that about the sugar free candies - thanks Thank you all again

Cool Rachel way to go

I was banded on Friday released from the hospital on Sat and went to work on Tuesday half days for 2 weeks. I sit all day so I would get up and walk the inside of our building. I wish I could have taken off 1 week with no work and got more rest. But oh well it worked out

Thank you Paula & Jack When I started to realize that he was not having accidents just to have them I started monitoring when he would have a B/M I swear there were days he would no sooner shower that by the time he got his undees on he would leak. So of course the Enema but I hated to do that to him. Did some research on the Web and came up with a name for it and he showed all the signs holding it not going when his tummy gave him the signal and of course he would be to far gone by then I cut out all milk products and again he would do the same thing so I ruled out the dairy products. We are working on it day by day and hopefully he will get better and we can find something that will help him out. I usually have to check him every day cause there are times he does not even realize that he soiled his underpants.

Welcome Home, I was on liquids for 2 weeks, mushies for 2 weeks and then there were 2 weeks of pureed. I just watered everything down the first 2 either with milk or water and of course the Jello did the trick.

Thank you Lisa I live in Greeley and attend the support groups for Dr. Johnell but will be popping in on your site. Thanks for the invite

Thanks Jack, I had never heard of that before. Sounds very interesting Thank you

Thank you all for your suggestions. I feel better this morning had to take a 1 tablet of oxycodine last night and now I cannot seem to wake up today. Wow My Husband is pretty Non Chalant when it comes to personal women problems so I did not mind having him look at it when it was at it's worse but I feel more comfortable talking to you all about it. Thank you all for the support and suggestions I am going to get some Prunes & Fiber Cereal today and start getting it in me. Paula when you mention Meralax for your daughter is it because she was having hard and large stools? If you do not mind me asking. We have been struggling with my 7yr old for the last year if he does not pass a bowel movement everyday or even every other day he soils his pants. I have to either give him an enema or have him eat a couple of slices of apple with Peanut Butter everyday to make him go and usually it is so big that we cannot even flush the toliet I have to put on plastic gloves and dish it out. (sorry to be so gross). Sorry to go off topic Thank you all so much for your support and suggestions. I printed this out so I can experiment and see what will work for me of course as soon as I heal. Jack now do they really shock you? I could not even imagine anything else in there. I about fell of the table when she stuck me with the needle.

Thanks Marie, Wow you mean it could have gotten worse? Never heard of impacted My pills are quited small plus The Bariatric nurse said there was some fiber crackers I could eat as well so I will be looking for those in a couple of days when I can get around a little better.