KarenG.

Thanks for answering. Yes, my second fill both with a fluoroscope and barium swallow. I am actually feeling a bit better tonight. I think I was really dumb to go right out and get a latte! I will be on liquids for two days and then mushy for one more day.

I just had my second fill and i could see on the xray really good restriction. Now, 3 hours later I have the tiniest hint of possible, could be heartburn. Am I being overly analytical? I think that I possibly now have over 8 cc in a VG band.

Hi which doctor and hospital. I am also from NY. I think it totally depends on the doctor. Mine just described surgery and discussed risks and benefits.

I did my third of three runs for week one this morning! Same problem with dog stopping to go to the bathroom! It felt fine. It was so early for me that I was kind of sleepy and that sort of helped. Now to decide if I am going to move on to week two this weekend? I am having a fill tomorrow and am supposed to do liquids for 2 days and mushies for one. Do you think I should hold off until sunday (mushy day) for my next run?

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My scars are like that! How red and how raised?

Yeah I feel the same way but I agree with Ariel lets try and take a day off in between so that we are more likely to stick with it. It is nice to have something to look forward to that is so healthy right?

Is the running making anyone's port sore? Not major pain but sore!

You are my new running buddy! You were my motivation to start! Don't be discouraged becasue I need you and it is all about me! :heh:

I just did my second of the first week program. This time I went the other way around the loop in the park which turned out easier (uphill in the beggining and downhill at the end). I felt ok once i got started. Took my dog with me and she liked it but kept stopping to go to the bathroom! Got to figure out how to handle that better - she needs to get with the program!

I think I might just try to do the run. I am a little sore today so I went swimming. 35 minutes of laps. Still sore but ready for day #2 tomorrow! What kind of stretching are you guys doing? Are you doing any exercise on the in between days?

Any good ideas for cooking eggplant?

<p><p><p>There is a 4 mile run on New Years in Central Park (live in NYC). My brother thinks I could try to do it with him. That is 2 1/2 months away. Should I go for it? He says that I could totally just walk if I get tired. It is right before midnight, .are at the end. Sounds fun or am I setting myself up for failure and humiliation? The downside is my brother says it is very very cold!</p></p></p>

These are the BEST shoes but very $$. Runner's Express - Featured Shoe

I just posted this on the other thread but I just finished my first week one. The podcast is great but the music makes me feel a little giggly. I thought I wouldnt make it but I did!

I just did my first week one. About half way through I really thought that I wasn't going to make all of the intervals but I did it. Mind you very very very SLOW. It is possible that I will have to repeat week one since I dont know how I will make it for longer than 60 seconds!

You won't stretch your pouch. It is good to drink liquids after surgery.

I hate to say it but I still, over two months later get the occasional shoulder pain. My primary care physician warned me that he has had patients dealing with the gas pains for up to a year after any kind of lap. surgery.

Try asking for soy bean paper instead of seaweed. It has been fine for me so far but who knows what will happen when i get my second fill. I sure hope that I can eat sushi!

CAN'T wait to start tomorrow!

I am going to try and start that tomorrow. There is a thread about it on the exercise board. Anyone else in?

Very excited about this ... now I just need to find my running shoes.

I can do it with my dog. I am subscribing to the podcast as we speak.

Definately, remember everyone here is a diet failure or they wouldn't be resorting to surgery.

I didnt feel much until I went on solid food. I was also hungry right after. I started eating less about 3 days later. Alas, that only lasted a week or so and now I am scheduled for a second fill.