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slowmover54
slowmover54, a weight loss surgery photo album by JoanieP on BariatricPal. 2 photos in Before and After Lap Band Photos.
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Hit A Plateau, Constipated, Don't Know What To Do.
Hi Veronica...my name is Joanie and I know constipation Yup!!! My dr and pharmacist recommended Mirilax (or store brand) I put a capful in my hot tea every morning and ...No Problems in the bathroom! My daughter puts it in her coffee, and we both will tell you we can't taste it at all. It does not work like exlax, so you don't have to be afraid to take it before work. My drs have told me that it is perfectly safe to use everyday. Try it! ( I have also recently added a probiotic to my vitamin regimen to help with digestion) Keep eating good, and keep up the exercise and start going to the bathroom and the weight will come off. You're doing great! My nephew had his lapband prot removed due to an infection and has yet to have a fill and has lost over 100 lbs in a yr with just exercise and weighing and measuring everything he eats. So son't worry about feeling like you need a fill, you have some restriction. Let us know how things turn out...Good luck!!
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How to Eat Like a Bandster
Thanks for the reminders!
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Annoyed With Predicted Total Weight Loss By Lap Band Surgeon
I have lost 100lbs with my band and was told that is not typical. And I have a nephew who had his band put in last Jan (2011) got an infection and had to have his port removed, so he still hasn't had a fill...he has lost 140lbs so far. Just wanted to put it out there! Good luck!
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Joanie before and after pics
Picture of me before surgery at 240 lbs. and pictures after while losing weight.
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antibiotics question
I finally just took the bull by the horns and took the capsules...everything seems to be fine. Thanks for all your comments and ideas! Joanie
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antibiotics question
Thanks for your comments...I think I will try to take the capsules...I'll let you know how it goes!
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antibiotics question
Have u ever tasted clindamycin... I did do that once...thought I would never get the taste out of my mouth...I even brushed my teeth and tongue....ughhhhh!!!! But thanks!
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antibiotics question
I'm in a quandry...I am alergic to pennicillin and sulfa drugs and have had mrsa in the past. My plastic surgeon wanted to put me on an antibiotic for staph infections (just to be safe) and he was told by the lapband surgeons that we are not able to tolerate minicyclin...ok, so he put me on clindamycin 300's...but they are these huge capsules and I was told we can't take capsules... What can I take then.???? Any one?
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Lost 100 pounds !!!
:bananapartyhat: :coolB:
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a friend enailed this to ne
That is exactly why I worry whenever I hear of a friend going to Mexico for any procedure...Is your life worth saving a few bucks!
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Joanies Plastic Surgery Album
Pics of my tummy tuck, breast lift, arms and thigh lift. Wish they were in order, but the dates and details are there when you click on the pics.
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Leg lift Day 7c
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Leg lift Day 7b
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Leg lift Day 1a
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facelift after just two weeks
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facelift after just two weeks
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facelift day 3. This was actually the worse day for me, as far as bruising and swelling goes.
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facelift day 1. Just got home from having surgery.
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arm scar 1yr post surgery
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front view 3
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side view 2
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side view 1
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back view 2
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Lap Band Surgery Date Finally
You will win that car...best of luck to you, and be sure to keep us posted on your weightloss journey!
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New To Forum
Welcome to the site and best of luck on your new journey...keep us posted!
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JulieNYC's medial thigh lift, breast augmentation and mons lift
Hi Julie, I was searching for inner thigh lifts stories and pics and came across yours....wow, what a journey...congrats! I am having my legs done in the fall...can't wait. I've had the tt and bl, arms and lower face and am promising myself that the legs will do it for me. Thanks for the inspiration and I'm glad the draining worked itself out! thanks, Joanie