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Got most of the results back. I am anemic, low Iron, low folic acid and b12. I also have a fibroid on my Uterus and a cyst the size of a baseball on my right ovary. No pneumonia. I'm hooked up now getting 2 units of blood. Not as cold but got a headache. Guess I really need to watch that iron. lol

I've been having cold chills and can't seem to keep warm for several months now. Today I had 2 jackets on, cold chills, shaking and thought it was my sugar dropping. I thought I was going to pass out. I went to dr and he is running test to see where the infection is. Does anyone else stay cold all the time? Oh and I eat ice all day long!! Thanks

My port is just under my sternum. I had lapband in 2008. It took me 3 to 5 months to get used to it. I wore a sports bra for the longest. It tends to get sore lately. The wire bras don't bother it anymore.

Thanks, I did a little better today. I wasn't hungry at breakfast. So at 11am I ate 1/2 a tomato and some cucumber slices. I knew we were going out later today and I didn't want to ruin it. I ate 4 pieces of shrimp and a little bit of salad at 2pm, then at 8 I cooked fish for me and my nieces, nephew and hubby had pork chops. I just keep telling my self no and I'm not going to ruin what I've worked so hard to have done. I like the no choice card. I think I'll try that. I also started drinking more water. Didn't think I could do that but yesterday I drank 120 onces of water as compared to 80 the past few days. Each time I think I'm hungry I'm gonna make myself get some water. Oh and I crave chocolate during the "month" thing badly. I thought that would end after surgery but it didn't. I still get chocolate but not the biggest bar I can find. I used to eat 3 candy bars a day during that time of the month now I do good to eat a whole one. Thanks for your advice. I'm looking forward to the next fill. Felicia:thumbup:

Congratulations! I too had a long road. Mainly because I couldn't decide if I wanted Lapband or gastric. I'm glad I did lapband. I hope you have the success you are looking for and welcome to the best forum. Don't be afraid to ask a single question. Many of us have been through it and can help you. Felicia

I have done very well since my surgery on Jan. 8th. Then on July 4th weekend we were camping and I had brought food I could eat but I slipped up and ate chips with french onion dip and now I can't stop wanting them! I go for another fill next week, my 5th and I wanted to be 5 more pounds lighter but I've gained 3 just this week. I'm dealing with "head" hunger really bad right now. I get idle hands and my brain wants to eat. I slipped up but now how do I stop so I can continue to loose? Thanks, Felicia

Hello all. Today I woke up with the dry heaves! How do I deal with it? I have been sick all day, stomach cramping, few chills, and I think I need to vomit and it's only dry heaves because I haven't got an appetite. I have had a sinus infection and getting over that. The flu and stomach virus is going round my school. I was so used to grabbing a coke to help settle my stomach, but since I can't drink them anymore what settles your stomach? Thanks, Felicia

I thought I'd be begging for a diet dr. pepper by now, but I don't miss them. I was banded on 1/8/08 and I've had caffiene but not cokes. I drink a lot of water with Crystal Light, the Wal-Mart and Kroger brand mixes for water, 1 cup coffee in the morning, and I also like the Kellogs Protein water, lemon tea flavored. It actually has so much in the pouch I can mix it in 2 bottles. It's 5g protein each pouch. The hardest thing for me to remember is to not drink while eating.

I put them in my soups. I am almost 3wks post op. I just tried them with crab and tuna salad and as long as I chewed well it was ok. Good luck.

My husband got me the small food processor at Walmart. I think it was less than $15 and he got me the hand mixer for the shakes. I have a blender and it works well too, but it's his margarita mixer. I put chicken, eggs, tuna, fish and vegtables in mine. No it doesn't hold alot so I mix most ingredients separately. It is similar to my large processor. I just like using it when I'm making a meal for myself. I haven't gotten the magic bullet yet though. I hope you find what works for you.

Congrats Heather. I know how you feel. I've lost 14 as of yesterday ( got to up date the ticker). I almost lost it a couple of times already. I have a 2cc restriction, and for the past few days I didn't feel like it was there, then this morning my oatmeal was too much, at lunch I ate 1/2 of a piece of chicken tender, no mid day snack, and then ate crab/tuna wrap. I've got to also learn to sip more water. I'm only getting about 40oz of water in lately, not including a cup of coffee and glass of tea(not every day). I can't wait to loose more.I go for a fill Feb. 7th and I can't wait. I've almost gotten depressed, but then I thought, 14 lbs in less than month is good. I hope I can loose 14 or more next month. Good luck to you. Felicia

Tonight I wanted the crab meat for supper. I decided to "experiement" with it. I didn't measure it I just guess o matted. I added a cup of crab meat mixture of onions, red and green peppers, 2 eggs, 1 can of white tune in water; drained; 1/2 cup of sour cream and ranch dressing, about a 1/4 of a cup give or take a little. I also added salt, pepper. I mixed it all up in the food processor, separately, then hand stirred it all, then add 1/4 cup of cheese. I ate it with a flat wrap that I toasted and rolled up. It was pretty good. Oh boy now I think I'm "too" full. yummy though. :rolleyes2:

Hello all. I went back to work last Monday and it went well, I thought. I was a little tired and sore, but I hurt more after my gallbladder surgery than the band. By Friday, I felt all went very well for the week. I"m battling the constipation thing this wkend. I don't mean to be ugly, but all this protein.... welll... Hubby went and got me some Miralax and I hope it helps. I go back Thurs. for a check up. I wish I could get a fill, but I not to get one till Feb. I"m trying some solids, but mostly mushies. Good luck to everyone. Felicia

I also like the crab meat. I buy the Flaky or Chunky Kroger brand. I had a cup for a snack today with a little ranch dressing. I have put it in salads as well.

I too have PCOS. I had my surgery 1/8/08 and I have lost 16lbs on my scale. (I'll change my ticker when I go to the dr next Thurs. with what he tells me.) My left ovary is so full with cyst. I don't have regular cycles unless I take provera. I wasn't supposed to start till the 12th of this month, but on the night before surgery I started. I was so embarrased. I thought they would cancel but they told me no it wasn't unusual for women to start their cycles during surger. I can't wait to loose more so I can hopefully ovulate and conceive. But that wasn't my only reason for having the surgery. I love life. I decided that if I couldn't have a child I'd get myself healthier. I'm happy I had the band. I have 2cc in the band already and I do feel some restriction. The restriction isn't as tight as it was the first week, but I have that full feeling. Good luck to all. Felicia