SHARONCRIST1955

I have had a low BMI I have been losing slow. But I am 53 and what I gather is that if you are older you lose slower.

I am sure glad this came up. I have tried to stick to chicken and fish. Wanted to attemp Olive Garden but a little scared has anyone tried there food. what did you order?

Hi I was banded on March 17, 2008. You will start feeling better as time goes by. I know I felt better. Congragulations.

It is ok.You will make it. I did the same thing. Just try to hang in there. I was banded it March of 2008. Yes you will be able to have the regular food again. Right now I am on chicken fish and vegetables. Good luck. For me it is the single best thing I have done. To think I did this for me.

Hi I am from Jerome. I had my surgery done by Dr. Robert Cahn. I did not know there was a support group in Twin Falls. Do you know the details?

I like the Whey protein drink Chocolate is the best. Mix it up with 8 ounces of 1% milk or water. I have seen it at Costco. But it is also at Walmarts in the Pharmacy along where the vitamins and slim fast is. It comes in a big gallon container. If you have to drink weight loss drink. Try Kirkland brand instead of Slim Fast. Kirland brand cost less. I was told by the Nurse who works in my surgeon's office.

I am so glad you are on the website. So happy that you decided to go with the Lapband surgery.

I tried Tamale pie the other day. Everything is going down ok for now. I went to a restaurant and mad the mistake of drinking a pepsi. I got sick. I did not eat for an hour. The dr told me not to drink liquids when I am eating. So I have been consentraing on not drinking anything with my meals. When did you have your surgery?

Ihad my surgery on March 17th. I thought I would just try to eat out. I had chicken made a mistake but had a pepsi. Had a gulping attack from dirinking Pepsi. Then I got real sick. Wow. I certainly wont do that one again. This was just me. But I wont do that one again.

Hi everyone I got to go off my glucophage today. I am so happy.

I went to the seminar and I know they are not all the same. But the Dr's who did them in Boise Idaho were great. It was Dr. Robert Cahn and Dr. Anderson. Very imformative. Such a great question and answer period. He answered questions for about an 1 afterwards. Even people went up to them afterwards.

My name is Sharon I am on Glucophage too. I am also on 1000mg 2 times a day. I will not be taking mine today or tomarrow until I can get back with my Dr. on Thursday to see what she wants me to do. All the rest of my medications are gel caps I think they will desolve ok. I have read that many have not taken there Glucophage pills.

I am so afraid that I will not lose weight. I know that I have put on a couple of pounds since my weight. I was swollen in the beginning but now I have just put it on. I have been trying so hard. My first fill is April 29, 2008l.

I have been banded for about 6 weeks. It gives you a new excitement. Or at least it has been for me. Once you start loosing it is great. I have a state of mind. Is this really worth eating or is it more important to lose weight. Congragulations Michigan for being approved. Remember everyone here is to support you and your decision. When I get discouraged I come here and read some ot the posts.

I can tell you I have Diabetic Neuropathy in my hands and leg from my knees down to my toes. Mine has not improved with the surgery. I am hoping that it will with time. I am not off of any of my medication. My Dr. wont take me off of anything until I reach at least 120 lbs. So I guess I will have to wait. Although my blood Sugars have improved in the last 5 weeks since my surgery.

Cindy, Doi they have a fill censter in Twin Falls I live in Jerome Idaho. How far is Pocotello fromTwin Falls. I had my surgery done on March 17, 2008 in Boise, Idaho. My surgery was done by Dr. Robert Cahn.

Snuffy Congragulations. What part of Michigan are you from. I am originally from Michigan. The town I was from was East Detroit better know as now Eastpointe. I had my surgery on March 17, 2008 I am really feeling great. I had sleep apnea am also a Diabetic.time will go by fast when your approved. I went on Weight watchers. I also visited with a dietician, visited a physh Dr. and that was about it.

Hi my name is Sharon, I had my surgery on March 17, 2008. I am monitoring my blood sugars quite often since my Lap Band. I have been put on a sliding scale of Novolog, and 25 units of Lantus. I do believe I will be off my insulin soon. I am also on Metformin and 2 different b/p meds, Cholesterol meds. So I am fairly new with the insulin going down. Blood Sugars have been running great since I have had the surgery. Before my surgery I was running in 400/500. Just an accident waiting to happen. So glad I feel better.

I am on alot of medications. They havent taken me off any as of yet. I am visiting my PMD every couple of weeks. I take insulin for Diabetes I am still on that but I am taking a drastic lower amount. which is really great to me.

Hi mom2jj welcome abord. Congragulations on your lapband. I am in love with my lapband. Actually it is my second love my first one is my husband.

I always wondered why you couldnt drink through a straw. Thank you for letting me know why

Congragulations size 14. That is my goal too.

I got banded on March 17,2008 is it normal to feel nauseated most of the time. Has anyone had there band slip? What happens?

I came back to the section I wanted to reread my post. It sounded right I wanted to make sure I was not trying to give the rest of you advice. I am not doing that. I believe when I put my experience it is truely my experience which would not pertain to anyone. I love this sight because I read the posts and learn things from it. Then I try to ask questions. Information from everyone is knowledge to me. Thanks all of you for the information.

Hi my name is Sharon i live in Jerome Idaho 10 miles north of Twin Falls. I had my surgery done by Dr. Cahn. I went to the info meeting. That is when I decided to have the surgery. Dr. Cahn did my surgery too. My surgery was done in March 17th 2008. Dr. cahn made it possible for me to to have a new life. Thank you Dr. Cahn