Mimilou2004

Congratulations, Mel Mel. You are taking a big step to achieving better health. Mimi

Allie, thanks for responding. Mederma is $18 at Walmart for 0.7 ounce. I admit I am a bit generous with it but a tube of cream only lasts about 8 days for both arms and both boobies 3 times a day. Now that I know you are happy with it I will keep using it....ultimately the cost of the Mederma is less than a drop in the bucket compared to what the surgeries cost!!!! Mimi

As long as you can drink clear liquids freely I would give yourself a couple of days to see if the restriction is caused by temporary swelling. If at any time you can't drink liquids call your doc as soon as possible. I am way too tight and any little stuck episode or PB causes immediate swelling and barfing. You don't want to live like that and I have an appt for a small unfill. Best wishes, Mimi

I hate to tell on myself, but there is a product called the abdolly that actually works if you use it, which I haven't lately. It is $100. www.abdolly.com I need to start using it again because it helped the arms and the midriff too. Mimi

Thanks for the update, Allie. I can't wait til I hear about your party. Please tell us what you rubbed your scars with. I am using mederma even though there is no real scientific evidence and it is so darn expensive. Mimi

Gayle, thank you for your story. I ride the edge of being totally closed off because I am afraid my doc will take too much fill if I go in and tell them how much I am really barfing and in trouble....my fears are not groundless, I have been ill treated in the past. I wish you luck on restarting your journey and congratulations on the solid 35 pound loss. Mimi

I take the 150 and 75 because that is how it is dispensed. I have a great insurance plan with no co-pay so I have no choice....I'd rather have 3 of the 75mg. I opened one the other day and put it on yogurt and I swear I am STILL spitting out crunchy little balls!!!!! I didn't have any problems until I was up to 5cc/ml fill and am so tight now it is a chore to take the meds. Nice to chat with you about it. Mimi

Thanks, Sue. I did make my de-fill appt for 3/11 and will get about .25ml taken out. I just hope I get the PA who is sweet and ACCURATE!!!!! If I have too much taken out I will gain wt and none of my clothes will fit!!!! Mimi

This is such a sensitive subject. Especially when it is family and loved ones who change on you and seem to resent your weight loss and say things to belittle you and make you doubt yourself. Mimi

Love it love it love it, LOL!!!! So happy you are not in a ditch with Kenya worrying you with her nose. Nice to hear about old Rough Jack. I didn't realize your family was so large. I have 3 dogs and am worried about my stitches after my Tummy Tuck in 3 weeks. Dogs LOVE to walk on me in the bed and jump on my lap in the living room!!! Glad to hear you survived your lapful of canine!!! 5 mile walk for milk blows my mind, and in the snow, yet, you are my hero!!!!! About time for some pictures, isn't it? Mimi

Thanks for the update, Ohm. As usual your descriptive writing style increases my enjoyment of reading your posts. Mimi

I wonder if the doctor left a fill in your band? Of course it could be just post op swelling. Try not to drink within an hour of lying down. Best wishes, Mimi

You do run the risk of losing too much wt to continue to qualify so it would be good to find out exactly what your insurance requirements are. Good luck, Mimi

I tried to drink one (it is allowed after being banded a year, go figure!) and the gas pain and pressure were unbearable. I couldn't burp properly and it was a miserable experience. Pre-band I drank 6-8 cans of Diet Coke a day. Good luck. Mimi

Be careful with Reglan, there are class action Lawsuits from side effects being talked about on TV commercials from lawyers. That being said, Reglan does more than fight nausea, it promotes the more rapid movement of stomach contents/food through the digestive system. Mimi

I wanted to switch out of my practice but the only other lap band surgeon in town charged a $500 program fee and that was too much. Unless you need this $4000 sham, go with the other one if he is reputable and well experienced. $4000 is ridiculous. Best wishes, Mimi

Congratulations, Sandman, and best wishes. You are blessed to have an experienced mate who will be supportive. Mimi

Elcee, I wanted to say that but you did it so much better....I couldn't figure out how to say it without coming across as disrespectful. You did it well. Mimi

I am sure it is safe, and as a bonus it is small!!!! I take 2 EffexorXR capsules and frequently PB them if I don't time it right. I was thinking about asking to change to Lexapro which is also small. I will be on meds forever but don't feel like fighting it forever. Best wishes, Mimi

Well, OHM, you were truly "FULL OF SH*T!!!!!!" LOL!!! Those pain pills and decreased activity will interupt the flow of nature!!!! I recommend prune/plum juice daily!!!! 7 pounds...I bow my head in respect, hehehehehehe, truly noteworthy!!!!! Mimi

It will start drying and curling up at the edges in a very few days and you will be able to peal it off. Until that happens it is recommended that it be left in place. Mimi

I think your experience is pretty typical. No warm fuzzies from Surgeons. I never heard from my practice unless I initiated the contact. I agree that somewhere there should have been instructions for a post op visit. Mimi

OMG, that is horrible, I am glad you were not hurt badly, you could have cracked your skull or broken some bones. I will keep my friend nearby during showers for the first few times after my TT. Take it easy!!! Mimi

Wow, what an event!!!! I am glad you were able to be seen fairly quickly and all is well. I have been overfilled and it is no picnic, for sure!!!! Best wishes, Mimi

Barb, I am delighted you are doing so well and heading back to work. Could you tell me more about the silicone tape......do you buy it or does the doc supply it? Do you take it off for bathing and put it back on? Does it stay on when you are dressed and moving around? Thanks in advance. Can't wait to see the new pictures. Best wishes, Mimi