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I agree, those gas pains can be bad at first! Walking just did wonders for me, the more I moved around the better they got!

I had just cleaned the bedroom up Saturday, and dusted/polished the dressers. I went back in there a couple of hours later and on top of the dresser was some rose pedals! Now, I don't have any rose petals in my house, so they got my attention fast! This has happened to me a few times, once they were on my pillow, and a couple times on the dresser. I know this is my Mom, coming to visit me, because she loved roses! It use to make me cry because I missed her so much, now I smile knowing that she is just letting me know she is with me always.

Hi Mistic! Welcome to LBT! Take some time and browse through all the threads here, you'll find lots of valuable information.

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Sue if you can do licquids without any problems, then I would give it a few days, you might still have some swelling. If you have pb'd anything at all, you need to go back to liquids for at least 24-48 hours. Anytime you pb, you need to do that. If you haven't gotten better in a few days, then you might want to consider a slight unfill. Just a very small amount can make a huge difference.

You are going through all the NORMAL feelings. You will be nervous, scared, happy, bored and a lot of other things. It will be here before you know it! Don't forget to post when you can and let us know how you are doing. It really helps to post and read here alot, or go shopping and get all your stuff in. Anything to just keep busy!

Some people (especially ones on blood thinners) bleed more than others. I am thinking she might feel that she needs to be there in case of donating blood. I am not on blood thinners, but I do bleed easily, even just getting a shot. I always have been that way, but I didn't have any problems at all with the surgery.

Good Luck to you, and please remember to post and let us know how you are doing when you can.

Way to go Michelle! I stayed the same, no gain, no loss!

Happy Birthday Jenna!

You both look beautiful!

We don't have the alarm, but we have fence all around the back yard. We have a gate that has a lock on it and we put the lock up high so small children can't reach it. The thought of a small neighbor child falling in our pool when we aren't home scares me to death, so the high fence makes me feel a little safer.

Sorry for the loss of your Father-in-law. It was great of you to take such good care of your Mother-in-law. I know it has been extremely stressful for you, but it is only for a short time. Hang in there!

My doctor is about 20 minutes from me, so I know what you mean. I love being so close in case of any problems that might arise.

Welcome to bandland! Looking forward to hearing about your experience when you are up to it!

Welcome back Jodie! Yes, I do remember you You have done an awsome job already, and I know you will get to your goal in no time flat. Go back to the basics for a while, protein, veggies, etc. and make sure to get your water all in.

My doctor never leaves the needle in me when I sit up. How many of you have it done that way? My doctor gives me the fill, puts a bandaid on it and I am done.

Welcome to bandland! :banana Yup, that dreaded payroll, no matter what it has to be done! UGH!

I have never PB's either, and consider myself lucky for not doing it. I have only had the golf ball one time and it was my fault, I didn't chew good enough and swallowed too soon. I knew the minute I swallowed it I shouldn't have, but it was too late. The dreaded golf ball lasted about 5 minutes and hurt like hell, but I am glad it didn't come back up!

Welcome back! Glad you had such a great time!

I don't have a problem with eggs at all! Actually I don't have a problem with anything so far, I try to stay away from all the "white" stuff, but once in a while take a few bites of bread but when I do, I am very careful with it.

I'm an Office Manager/Finance Administrator for a DME company. I do secretarial duties as well as payroll, accounting, and billing.

Welcome Barb! You will find lots of information here just for the taking. Browse though all the older posts as well as the new ones. Good luck with your journey!

How may of you have your fills done by mexican docs and how many of you have your fills by U.S. docs? U.S. Doctor for me Those who have Fills by U.S. docs- are you happy with your restriction levels? Do you feel they fill you enough each time? How many fills have you had in what time frame? I have had 5 fills in 6 months I have never had too much restriction, so I am not sure if I am happy with it or not. I enjoy being able to eat what I want to without any problems. Those who have Fills by Mexico Dr.s - areyou happy with your restriction levels? Do you feel they fil lyou enough each time? How many fills have you had in what time frame? I ask becasue I have read that U.S. Dr.s are much more conservative on fills, they like to sneak up on your restriction level, where as Mexico Dr.s like to get you to good restriction much sooner. My first fill was 1.5cc and each time after was .25cc Personally I have had 3 fills in 13 months and have done extremely well with my Mexico Dr. However I have nothing to compare it to since I have not used a U.S. Dr. for my fills. MIchelle how much fill do you have in those 3 fills? I am at 2.50cc I just would like to hear others feelings on this subject.

Way to go Crystal! Don't that make you feel great? Good for you Zoe! I keep wondering about my BP medicine and if I need to get it decreased or not. I am looking forward to the day of getting off of it all together.