thatDEgirl

Of the newest line of Allergan bands, the AP, there is a 10cc version and a 14cc.

I use Land O'Lakes no salt added real butter for sticks, Brummel & Brown for tub and Hellman's Canola Mayo.

Wonderful! Thank you for posting too...I was paniced that if I ever had a problem, Tricare would balk at covering.

I take Yaz, solely for cycle control (dh has had a v). I take 2 packs minus the *period* pills and then take them on the 3rd pack. So far so good although I am going to give it a run minus the pills as soon as I finish my current pack. Hopefully the weightloss has helped and if not, I will start them again.

To be honest, I am not sure what comorbids were listed on my paperwork. I was at a 41.1 BMI and the only comorbid I know of is high blood pressure. The surgery was recommended by my oncologist though, since I have leukemia so maybe that played a part?!

If you are interested, there is a great *all* meals thread here...102 pages so far. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/share-ideas-what-did-you-eat-today-36828/index102.html

My apologies, I thought I grabbed the right one...

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My restriction was no more than 20 pounds for 6 weeks. I picked my 6 year old once (44 pounds) without thinking when she got hurt and I felt it for a few days.

Mine is about 1/2 inch directly below my biggest incision (below my right breast). Each surgeon places theirs in a different spot though.

I have a sensitive gag reflex too and so far I have had no issues. My doc says that if I were to get the flu/stomach virus/etc, that I would be unfilled for a week or two to allow my stomach to rest/heal.

I hope no one minds, but I wanted to start a thread devoted just to exercise and what we butterflies are doing. Anyone else in, I need all the motivation and accountability I can get! Thursday - 52 minutes on the treadmill, avg speed 3mph, average incline 3% Saturday - 52 minutes on the treadmill 5 minute warm up walk .25 mile walk to calibrate my Nike+ sensor again @ 3mph/3.0 incline 38 minute walk @ 3mph/5.0 incline 1 minute walk @ 3.5mph/5.0 incline 1minute jog @ 4mph/5.0 incline 2 minute cool down walk

If you want liquid, there is an adult strength Liquid Tylenol. You will have to ask the pharmacist though, because they keep it behind the counter (at least here in FL). You could also call your surgeon, at 2 weeks I was cleared to take regular Tylenol..no NSAIDS though (Advil, Aleve, etc). The irritate the pouch.

About two weeks ago, I had to stop wearing my engagement ring and anniversary band...my wedding band is soon to follow. I'm not sure what to do about it though...we had them made for us when we lived in the UK and they have a design inlaid...not so easy to resize:thumbdown:

Really!? I wasn't telling her to go back on it, I was telling her *my* experience. Thanks for your input anyway.

I took mine throughout (pill), my doc was okay with that.

While I have not had to have chemo yet, I did get banded with stage 0 CLL and will eventually have to have chemo and a bone marrow transplant. The lapband is the only wls that my oncologist would approve because then she said I could be unfilled during chemo to get adequate nutrition. You are in my prayers!

My doctor looked at me like I was nuts when I asked if I could use a straw. He doesn't care, he thinks if I make it cause a problem, I will know...LOL!

LOL! I guess maybe I should proofread before hitting send :-)

I've tried thrift stores and goowill with no luck. I just bought a few shirts and khakis on oldnavy.com's clearance section. $6.99 polo's and $15 khaki capris. I also bought a few dresses since they will last a bit longer through sizes than pants will.

I too use thedailyplate and it accounts for my exercise. You may not need to add each and every calorie back that you exercise off, but you must ass some or you will start burning muscle.

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I think it would be nice for them to let us always order from the kids menu's but, like another poster said they don't have too... I was worried when we went to Reb Lobster the other day, but our waiter let me get a kid's meal, no questions asked.

I noticed that the other day as well, when I lost a flip flop in the middle of the parking lot....LOL!

I like the Land O Lakes Snacking Colby Jack Cheese, beef jerky, a spoon of pb, a handful of nuts...I try to do foods with a higher protein content.