Penni60

Here is where being your OWN patient advocate comes in handy. The doctor may not know what the pills look like. Most don't. Always ask the pharmacist how big the pills are. And ask if there is an alternative form, like liquid. I am sorry for your troubles. It almost sounds like you are still too tight. I was told that we can swallow any pill as long as it was not bigger than the top of an eraser on a pencil. I have tested this theory and it works for me.

Welcome Cameron: As one of the moderators come on in and take your shoes off and sit a spell. Thanks for your honesty and that you aren't trying to solicite patients. I would ask if someone approaches you on a post to take the conversation to a Private Message. Welcome again.

I had to go away for a few to be with my trainer so here are the rest of the pics.

Kelly, I would be nervous as well. It would not be the actual surgery but it would be the recovery process that would make me anxious.

I love staying in Wyndham hotels period. They are so nice. OK so no one in the Atlanta area then HUH. I will go by Chattanooga so anyone in that area?

Kellymoos: I was just looking at this thread earlier today. I want her body. LOL!!

LOOK at them ladies. I wish I had been there. Vegas here I come in September.

Lisa sent me some pics. So I here they are. ENJOY!!!

oh there are so many. Here is one I love. dogg on fridge.bmp

HEHEHEEHE Marie Monday is the 14th. Today is the 10th. LOL!! And darnit you beat me to the well wishes. WHOO HOO!!! CRYSTAL!! Band land here she comes.

Yeah, I had it too. I attributed it to gas pains and also the fluids I was taking in. I was one that had immediate restriction after surgery. So anytime I drank fluids it was like I was forcing fluid through something too fast. That caused my pain. I drank slower and smaller sips. I also used a heating pad. It does get better. Just takes time. SIGH!! LOL!!

Megan, You strick me as a very HONEST person and I think that is the reason you are having a hard time. I would ask him everything I wanted to know. I would also tell him about the band. He will either answer the questions and be ok with the surgery you had or he won't. If he isn't then better to find out now than after your heart if fully engulfed. Just my opinion.

I was gonna say when I delivered my first child. I lost about 8lbs right off the bat. LOL!!! Then the husband was the next place. LOL! I noticed it in my ankles. I looked down one day and had skinny ankles. Then my face, then hands, then all over.

Marie, TOO FUNNY. I thought about exercising, does that count? TOO FUNNY!! And yes it does count. You exercised the brain. My trainer comes today so I am thinking about all the stuff we will be doing. UGH!! But I feel so much better after she leaves. The only solice today is that John has to do it to. LOOLOLOL!!! Misery loves company.

I am with you Betty. I don't wanna have to wear any type of glasses till I absolutely have to. I wore them for over 30 years so to not have to wear them for the past year and a half has been fabulous. I will just do more asking questions till I feel completely comfortable.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY!! There got the real business out of the way. OK what should you be doing while waiting for insurance? HMMM!! Let me think. (Imagine POOH with his little paw finger tapping his head saying "THINK THINK") LOL!! Spa treatments: All a MUST while waiting for approval Manicure Pedicure Facial Massage Oh you were referring to band related things. Hmmm!! Let me think. (see above). Nope can't think of a thing. If you really want to you can go on a strict diet and try to lose the weight yourself. NAWWW!! That ain't no fun. You could hire a trainer and sweat to the oldies with Richard Simmons. NAWWWWWWWW! That would be fun to watch not participate in. All joking aside, if you want to do something then just try to eat healthier and be more conscious of what you are taking into your body. That's all.

My sweetie hasn't complained yet. LOL!!

IT'S OFFICIAL!! ONE WEEK :banana :banana :banana AND COUNTING!

I have answered your questions below. WHen is your surgery scheduled? You seem anxious about it or am I reading too much into the post. LOL!!

How long ago was everyone's eye surgery? I was told it takes a good year and sometimes two years for your eyes to make its own tears. I asked about doing both eyes and just using reading glasses. I was told that if they correct both my eyes then I would need reading glasses for EVERYTHING else. Including typing like I am doing now. SO I would still be in glasses 50% to 60% of the time. If I get the Monovision then I won't need reading glasses for another year or two and then just for reading in low lite areas or fine print. They let me see the difference with both eyes and with monovision by using lenses to see how it would affect my eyesight. I must admit I am more interested in the monovision than doing both eyes. I still have time to cancel. I can even talk to them the day of surgery.

Marie: Do you use any eyedrops for the dryness other than the prescription cyclosporine? I use the Refresh liqui-gel. It is really soothing and keeps my eyes hydrated for 4 - 6 hours in between drops. Check with your doc before you get any. It is sold at any drug store over the counter. Have they suggested Restasis? That is also another eyedrop for dry eyes. Mine were tested today and they are somewhat dry but not too much. I have to increase my eyedrops from twice a day to 4 times a day till surgery, just as a precaution. I had astigmatism as well really bad but they were able to work with it in my first surgery. They have made such leaps and bounds in the surgery these days. It is amazing.

Good explanation Jenna.

I'll never tell. Keeps people guessing. I do leave here on occasion. LOL!! Especially when I gotta pee. LOL!!!

DONE! Anything else oh Princess n the P? No I don't do windows!! Or remove milkduds. LOLOL!!!!

That is correct. So only a patch over the one eye. LOL!!! Hey, I will be like a pirate then. Ahoy matie!! All I need is a parrot then. LOL!!