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Lisa, have you tried using the "back" button? Sometimes thats the only way I can find anything after Ive replyed to a post. (did that make sense?)

Hi Braveheart, Welcome to LBT! We have several other UK members here - glad to have all of you There is tons of information here, so... Happy Reading!

Just thinking about you, hope you are doing well!

Alice, Hope you are feeling better now! Ive have a couple of things that I try when I feel my food getting stuck. Sometimes PBing is inevitable, but sometimes I can get it to pass. At the first sign of a possible blockage: 1. I stretch my abdomen, sometimes this will dislodge the food 2. take a walk around the house, yard 3. lay down on my back, (sometimes I gently rub my belly - dont know if thats ok to recommend, but sometimes it helps). 4. lay on my right side propped up on my elbow - something about this position has helped me many times! If I get to step #4 and Im still slimming bad, a PB is certainly gonna happen. Sometimes I PB and never get to try any of these... just depends! Different days, different foods, different levels of restriction... Good luck!

OMG...Trish! Did it do any damage to anything? Waaaay back in 97', we had a ice storm in this area - first in a million years (it never snows here, nor do we ever have ice on the roads, much less an ice storm) Anyway, we had a big beautiful live oak tree in our front yard, that the ice storm brought down. I was so upset... I even cried!

I have NO idea what that is, but it certainly does sound good. I LOVE coffee, all kinds.

Lisa - ah, is this a before or after photo?

Pat, LOL! Alex, your not alone! Cooking is a chore for me, certainly NOT pleasure! I cant believe what you people eat... egglpant parm, spaghetti squash, squash/cheese/crouton casserole, Pork backbone and ribs cooked in BBQ sauce... yummmmm! It must have been a pork eating night, so many of you had that for supper. Bright, what is mushroom risotto? Sounds good. And a fat free fudge bar for desert? I like simplicity. Tanya, we need to start a book thread with all the books that everyone recommends. Ive never heard of that one, but by the title, it looks like it would have great receipes. Pacomoma (Pat), You and Betty must have coordinated your menu together, lol!

Zoe, Ive never heard of this medical condition (lol)! hehehe, must be a new one!

199 this morning!

Hi Jamie! I used the childrens tylenol, and yes, you have to use twice as much. Another thing was the suger content was very high... yuck! Thankfully I didnt need it very often.

Hope its just gas, but call your MD and get his opinion!

Kim, I dont love ANY pic of me (lol)... I just 'settle' for one that gets the job done!

Hi Lisa!!! my goodness... look how little you are getting! And that ass....

Marie, OMG, that made my mouth water! Jeanna, weve had hotdogs for easter dinner before, dont ever under estimate hotdogs around here! Pat, you get to make the dessert for tomorrow night's feast. Betty, you are in the winner's seat... pork roast? Thats what I kept smelling...

Im kinda bored here, so I starting thinking about food. Then I started wondering what everyone was eating for supper tonight. So, what did you have for supper tonight? **whoever has the best meal gets to cook for all of us tomorrow night **

:eek its hotter up there then down here!

Marie, you are so FUNNY!!! **??? who else would remind you to shave your legs???** Weve got BIG expectations for you girl.... good luck and know we are thinking and praying for you!

Great pic kim... maybe Penni can make you an avator? What a beautiful family!

Michelle/LaMadam doesnt have a picture anymore either... Where's everybody going??

Im not sure about echinachea, but adding to what Big T said, I would stop taking this and consult your local herb specialist. Also, vit. C is great for healing, and thats something safe you can take throughout the surgery. As anxious as we all are to have this procedure, you certainly would not want to put your body through extra stress with being sick. If your doctor thinks you are ok, then go for it, but if he wants to postpone it, then I would accept that as Divine Will.... Good luck!

Alex, several WLS patients that I know take extra B vit's. Have you noticed if they help your energy level?

Welcome to Bandland!!! The only way my shoulder pain was relieved was through walking... gas-x didnt really help me, and I didnt try a heating pad... only walked! When I felt that sharp pain start up, I took a walk down my street - not to far, but just enough to feel those gas bubbles work themselves downward. That was really the only discomfort I had during the entire recovery phase. Good luck.

Ive noticed the same thing - and I also miss them! Betty, Blossom, Lisa... and now Greg. And Darcy, Becky and Ryan left, so they deleted their pictures. I miss everyone's smiles!

Wow... glad you and your kids are ok. Just remember it was an accident - and accidents happen. It certianly wasnt intential. Funny how our weather is so different. Youre having snow and me (down here in the bayou state) is having the most gorgeous day... sunny skies, mid 70's.