Pacomomma

I had the rare chance to see the procedure during my OR rotation in nursing school. Watching the procedure is what made me start doing more and more research on the lap band. It is amazing to watch .I hope all get the chance. Kudos to your doc for doing the webcast..

Thanks for all the congrats . I now have other Doc's where I work giving out my surgeons name. I should be getting my fills at a discount!

I went to the cardiologist the other day for a 6 month follow-up. the doctor was amazed when I told him that I lost 50 lbs from Feb. and also off all my medication. He was very happy about this info. But he also wants to see me in 6 months,not to check out my heart but to see how much weight I can lose. I just waned to share this with everyone. This info kept a smile on my face the rest of the day.

I have lost some of my hair, It is thin to begin with.I spoke with my doc and he had said to change my vitamin so I m now taking Centrum Chewables and Viactiv calcim chews. I am also takin Biotin 1 tab daily . I was told that after about a month or 2 it grows back.

I am 2 weeks shy of 5 months and have lost 48lbs so far ,My doc said its a good pace and that we are not in any kind of race. I was told if you ose less than 4lbs a month you need a fill.

If all goes well at work I should be there on time on Monday the 27th. thanks for the update

I am in a 2x top and a XL pant. i work in a Dr.'s office and wear scrubs daily. I am will take whatever you have if not already spoken for

I have been soo busy that I missed alot of meetings . I am now off the schedule please can someone bring me up to date

I was banded in Feb and have been drinking it . no problem. I was even drinking it during my diluted liquid phase. I could not live without my coffee.

I went to see m doc the other day and brought blood work that was ordered by another doc. According to my blood work I had a high protein level. My doc told me to focus more on the whole picture,rather than concentrating just on the protein. I now have veggies and fruit with every meal. Just thought everone should know.

It was the total protein level on my blood work. I can't tell you how many grams I was eating but I do know that I was focused on eating protein.

Isopure is fruity and not thick like the other protein drinks . It does leave a kinda film on your tongue.but at 40 gm of Protein in a bottle you can get over that.I needed to drink it cold,real cold. try the blue rasberry..I liked that one the best,you can get it at GNC for about $2.50 a bottle.

My hair is falling out . I have spoken to my doc and a few friends that are having surgery it usually happens in months 4-5 , if this is possible try to increase your protein intake. I am also taking a multi vit and some biotin. My lab work is ok my protein level is normal. so I hope this is just a phase . My hair is thin already.

I am a currently working as a nurse in a doctors office. This after being a nurse for developmentally disabled adults for 10 years.

yup right next door to Mauri. I was doing the same thing trying on clothes and I have jeans with tags on them and some tops w/ tags too. See ya tomorrow

Hi Its been a while since I was online,I am still having trouble with my computer. I hope aeveryone is in good health. I do plan on going to the meeting tomorrow. I think it's at The orange inn. see ya tomorrow.

Lady, I just had my first fill on friday,6 weeks after surgery I told my doc that I felt like I could eat a side of beef at night I told her that I was ok all day but at night I was Hungry,so I got my first fill of 1 cc. Before my fill I ate 2 chicken thighs broccoli and a salad for dinner with a ton of water now I am back on mushies for today then start reg food tomorrow. Like everyone else has said it is all personal as to how much is normal,listen to your body and it will tell you.

I have GHI too and I was an overnight approval also . My fav mushie is refried beans with a small bit of FF sour cream and some low fat cheddar cheese. yum oh try it .. also tuna , egg and I had a hard time with chicken salad at first. yogurt, cottage cheese,a jar of baby food ,applesauce . to name a few mushies

Like penni had said it is for people with compromised immune systems or for prople with cardiac problems. That is wy some pt's need to have the antibiotic. hope this helps

I too am a nurse .I work in a doctors office ,so no real lifting is required. I took off a week I worked 12 hrs on Tuesday,had Surgery on Wednesday and was back to work the following Thursday. I took it slow and no real lifting or stretching. My co-workers helped out when asked. take as much time off as you can. I do recommend at least a week,My doc's office says 2 weeks.

IT does sound like you are dehydrated. Increase your water intake and you will notice that your urine will become lighter in color. DeLaria has a great idea to add a bit of juice or as my Dr. had told us use crystal light or any other low calorie beverage, if you cannot tolerate the water alone. I have noticed that I can drink more water at room emp than if it was ice cold. Try water at different temps and see if that helps.

Panda how ya doin sweetie? holding on there ? remember if ya need me you know where I can be found. See ya at support

The other day some one brought iin 2 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts and some young thin girl made homemade cherry cheese coffee rolls with creme cheese frosting yum... yuck ..Of course I had to have some as not to be rude to these people. Then came home and felt guilty so I had about 40 oz of water for dinner. Sounds like a balanced diet huh. We all take that wrong turn at the fork but eventually the road straightens out and we adjust . that life ,right ?????

HI there Porcin, you will do fine we can talk more at support .That 10 pounds you lost is only a taste of what will come. I had lost 16 prior to surgery and did not do any liquid diet. so it is up to you. see ya on monday

THe cow pic is because I collect cows. Paco 's pic should be coming soon.