Everything posted by Donnainva
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How many CCs do you have?
7cc's in a 10--I just got the 4th fill this Wednesday, the restriction is better then I've had before (obviously) but nothing to write home about
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Trouble breathing and yawning?
1. trouble breathing 2. blood where it shouldn't be 3. visible bone protruding thru the skin 4. lose the ability to walk I found it a good idea to call the doctor if any of these happen.
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Lets add it up!
I'll start since it was my idea My number is 31 That would be the number of pounds I've lost the next poster will type the number of pounds they've lost and then add the them together. and so on :confused: Pounds only, lets not muddy the Water with that silly metric system--Online Conversion - Common Weight and Mass Conversions You can convert on that web site Now GO!
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sleeping with the band? and a liquid question
My mind went in a completely different direction with the title "sleeping with the band" Foo Fighters? Incubus? U2? so many choices!
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How much does your doc charge for fills under fluoroscopy?
My insurance pays for 4 fills this first year, I don't know how many after that. I just had my 4th fill today and I checked on the cash price for the rest of this year $325 if I needed Fluro $125 in the office I got the fluro the first time and haven't needed it since.
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people...!?
she means on the outside of your body, outside of your stomach
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people...!?
Then I need to speak to someone about these scars!! How'd they get in there! there is a website called "overheardinnewyork.com" if you are interested in other overheard conversations
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Lap Band Easy on the Pocketbook?
this for me too However, I find myself getting the really good salmon, nice cut of meat etc. when I go to Whole Foods. I guess, since I don't eat much, I want everything I eat to be really good. does that make sense? it did when I typed it.
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My love affair with caffiene...
My caffeine was diet soda, I'm one of the six Americans that don't drink coffee. I don't really get any caffeine anymore. My surgeons office had no problem with you drinking it after surgery.
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Spicy foods?
I was banded 1/14/09 and also haven't found anything that disagrees with me Love spicy food!
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Does Everyone Vomit?
Had my surgery Jan 14th not thrown up or had anything stuck.
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When did you have your first fill?
I had mine at 4 weeks out. I would like to make a suggestion to you and anyone else who reads this. Get your fills on a Mon, Tues or Wed--that way if you have any problems, your doctor will be in the office the next day. Mine don't do fills on Thurs or Fri.
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Successful switch to solids anyone?
Never not even once. I was banded mid-January.
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Help me with this math....
I was never told to only eat for 25-30 minutes. My NP focuses more on the "no drinking for 30 minutes before or after and none with meals"
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In the deciding phase of having surgery- has anyone regretted having the surgery?
After reading this--I realize that I spent more time researching my last vacuum then I did this procedure!!!
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How much to have band removed?
Seriously, it was poo poo head, you couldn't see the sarcasm in that?
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Did you cheat on pre-op liquid diet
I didn't have it the night before surgery!! I had Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo (shrimp with garlic) But I had it before I started my preop diet.
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I need a drink, and not water
Go up to "User CP"--in the upper left-hand corner of this page
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How long til your steri strips fell off?
I was allowed to shower the day after surgery and "encouraged" them to go away starting then! At my one week doctors appointment she gave me some small pads that were like Goo Gone for the skin they worked great. I'm not allergic, I just didn't like how yukky they were
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I need a drink, and not water
If someone else doesn't help you with the ticker question, I'll pm you when I get home in about 8 hours honk chicken will make me laugh the rest of the day!
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I need a drink, and not water
I am as clueless as I can be right now--whats it look like outside your window? I've no idea what Doha is like. The only thing I can think of is, there are some amazingly cool looking buildings in the downtown area am I right?
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I need a drink, and not water
I'm sure someone will rip into you for even suggesting such a thing. If you're going to have to mix with water, get some Scotch
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6 Weeks Post-Op - Let me share with you my day...
I used Williamsburg for excersize last weekend--the outlet malls made for excellent shopping and I bet I walked at least 2 miles :party:
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I accidentally put on my husbands jeans today
I cannot find a womans size that didn't have some stretch in them. I hate how they feel. Husband just lost a pair of Gap jeans.
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6 Weeks Post-Op - Let me share with you my day...
Yeah, but how was Busch Gardens?? it's been a few years since I've been--at least you didn't go to the large expanse of asphalt that is Kings Dominion. :party: