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an NG tube is NOT a breathing tube and its not something they would put in you in the ER my advice ask your dr before spending the money

calcium can also cause constipation for those who are prone to it. my Dr said to no to the gummies, I thought it was bc they would get stuck? Now I am not so sure

I am a side/stomach sleeper who was on heavy meds in the hospital over night. I was able to sleep normal but the hardest thing was turning too fast. I twisted too fast on post-op day 5 or 6 and it hurt like crazy. Other than that Ive been fine and was more comfortable than when I had gyn surgery

if I could have washed away fat cells by drinking Water I would have comsumed a river. the cells dont disappear they shrink

I have cvs's generic version of centrum chewables. they arent anything great.what is worse is their chewable fruit flavored calcium pills. yuck!

why the need? if you are injured in an accident I would think they would x-ray and see the band and they wouldn’t just put a tube into your stomach without first doing a full workup<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

thank you sunshine2 and jack for your insight on "full" and "not hungry" I will try to use this as a guide!

its not just WLS patients who lose their hair. close friend of my was seriously ill and hospitalized for two weeks. at around 4 months her hair started to fall out and got remarkedly thin. she was told different things by different specialists but I think it was due to poor nutrition while she was so ill ? by the time it falls out isnt already too late?

I understand and dont blame you...they basicly told my mom that although her breast cancer was not caused by HRT that it did advance it. Then a few years later is when they came out with the relationship bte the incr in bc and HRT. I have to be on bc to treat my pms, endo and premature ovarian failure. :scared: ? another question?: do you have to crush everything or can we take tablets and soft gel pills?

if you can find it they do make a Slimfast lactose free, its called easy to digest. Or what I did was mix CIB with lactate milk and add in some sf instant pudding mix to jazz up it up soy milk is another option a couple weeks after my surgery I was able to move back to regular fat-free milk. thank goodness

I quit 5 months before my surgery, been a smoker for more years than I want to admit. I wanted to make sure I could do it before I had surgery. It has to be the BEST thing I have ever done for myself!!! Even more than the band. I have slipped up here and there...only having a puff or one but that is it. I refused to buy them or keep them on my person. Hang in there and stay strong you will feel better :bounce:

? my mom had bc and has since passed they said I am not at risk but it was estrogen feed by HRT. I have since been put on birth control pills, is this an option for you? I have the liquid Tylenol, its okay but I seem to go thru it faster than pills.

Hi all I just wanted to say that I was planning on going tonight... mtgs are the second tuesday of the month@ 6pm but there is not way I can this month. Also do to the holidays and my schedule I will be going for my first fill 1/7/08. I hope I can make it that long

i suffer from consiptation associated with my periods (I do have endo). Right now I am on my period and worried. I didnt know that the fiber could strech the pouch. I took some the chewable Benefiber (its good!) today. I hope its okay? I also use stool softeners (colace) that shouldnt be problem right?

Lizzie I just wanted to say thank you for sharing, I am in that post surgery pre-fill phase and just had a small gain. One that I had me doubting myself and falling back into self defeating bad habits. Your post and the replies have changed my outlook :bounce:

if you dont want to cut your older pieces I think you can get good quaility ring guards put in by the jeweler

as a newbie does this happen over time? I still found myself thinking about food and eating as much as I did preband and it is something I want to stop

yeah I expect that. Im healing find so it will prob be quick. What do you think of her? She is ultra casual isnt she? Havent yet been to a support mtg but if I go I will let you know how it is.

this is just the thread I was looking for. I joined a gym pre-surg and have been going 3-4 x a week, once there I cant get beyond 30 mins on the treadmill, or bike or elliptical. I am only a few weeks post-op and would like to move beyond just 30mins. I use an ipod and there are flat screens. But I just hate to do more than 25-30 mins its like I cant wait to get out of there. Should I work try to increase my intensity or try to work out longer?

many thanks!

please forgive me and as I am a noob. I know that eating solid food bf your doctor recommended is a no-no. I was under the impression from my doctor that this was bc you could vomit and therefore cause a slip. I did not know that basic digestion of solid food could also cause the band to slip. I do understand that the stomach has to heal but I have never heard of this ridge thing before. Can someone clarify and perhaps include some references I can read?

Howdy neighbor...I live in Hanover. Havent been to a support mtg yet due to scheduling issues. Will try for next Tuesday's at B and W. Monday at 9am (ugh traffic!) I have my follow up appt w/ Vernon and nutrition

:clap2: Yeah for you AND me, today is two weeks since my surgery. I get and Ive had some deli meat and string cheese!!! No problem so far, only I can 'feel' when I eat is a tightness at the back of my throat

any info on the support groups at Faulker would helpful. Thanks!

Hello Mona Patti I too was banded by Dr Vernon and live on the South Shore