LoneStarLoser

My doctor and nutritionist have me taking Coromega. Coromega is an Omega-3 dietary supplement from fish oil, with DHA and EPA, and provides health benefits for the heart, joints, skin, and brain. It has an orange taste. It really isn't bad tasting. At first I put it in my protein shakes, but now I just put it on a teaspoon and take it that way. It comes in pre-measured packets so you can take it anywhere. A little pricey, but it's worth the results. I did get some on Ebay that was pretty reasonable. Lone Star Loser

I was just banded October 3rd here in Austin, Texas. I was wondering if there are many support groups here for people that have had the lap band procedure? I know there is one at Seton on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Does anyone know of any additional ones. Lone Star Loser :biggrin:

I was baned on Oct. 3. I have 4 small 1/2 inch incisions and one (the port one) that is about 1 1/2 inches. Mine never did get red around them. And they are all closed up and most of the scab is gone around the port incision, the others just look like a little pink line. I would definately call you surgeon and let him/her know you are concerned. Better safe than sorry. But remember, everyone heals a little different and at different speeds. Lone Star Loser.

I'm sorry that you speak for others when you say "some like to discuss other things as well... in short... We dot care. " I'd like to think they do care. And as I mentioned in my post " But right or wrong, just MY opinion." Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. Martin Luther King Have a nice day TheWatcher.

:tt1: I am a little confused. I thought this was a Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum? I always look forward to reading the "New Post's" on this forum. I like to hear the progress we have all made on our way to a new and healthier life. I like to hear new ideas on recipes or foods that we can try. Surely there is another FORUM to discuss Politics? I am just as concerned as the next person is on regards to "Who will our next President be". But right or wrong, just MY opinion, This Lap Band Forum is not the place. I hope everyone just banded or getting banded this week do well and have a speedy recovery. Lone Star Loser :tongue_smilie:

Good luck Longhornmom tomorrow. You'll do great. I will be praying for a speedy recovery and look forward to hearing from you on Tuesday. Lone Star Loser

Hi Mistydaz. We were banded on the same day. How are you feeling? Have you seen any weight loss since surgery? I am feeling pretty good today but I haven't really lost much. I think yesterday was the first day that I have not had so much gas. I haven't gone back to work yet but today I went the the Fall Fest at church and I think it wore me out. There was a BBQ dinner with all the fixings and believe it or not it didn't bother me not to be able to eat it. In fact the beans made me sick just to smell them. I had my protein shake before I left and drank my water. I am in Austin, Texas. Good luck on your journey. Lone Star Loser

Crab legs are my FAVORITE. I am so glad that there are so many people like you out there. I'm feeling better already. I use the EAS powder that has 27 grams of protein in two scoops. I use the vanilla so that if I want to I can add some flavoring. I really like the General Mills International, Swiss Mocha. It is sugar free and decaff. I only use 1 teaspoon, but it is enough to get the shake some flavor. Thanks for listening. Lone Star Loser Too bad you are so far away, or we could go get some crab legs when we can eat them. My father was from Columbus Ohio but I don't know many of my relatives up there. My father was not close to them, so we never really met them. Oh well, I'll think of you when I eat my first crab legs. LS

Yes, I lost 16 lbs during my 2 week pre-op diet. I think that's why I don't understand why I'm not losing more now. I don't use peanut butter in my protein shakes. I use 6 oz. of soy milk, 1/2 teaspoon of General Foods International coffee, sugar free/decaf and two scoops of EAS vanilla protein powder. It really is not bad. It tastes almost like iced coffee. My doctor had me on clear liquids for the first 4 days, and then to full liquids. I think I'll do as you suggested. I'll call the doctor's office on Monday. I just don't want to be a nuisance. I know some people call the doctor's office everytime they sneeze. Thanks for the support. Sometimes just venting helps. Lone Star Loser

:sad:I was banded Oct. 3, 2008. Today I started feeling emotional. I had not lost anything since my surgery. I have done everything I was suppose to and still nothing. Oh, I lost a few pounds on day three, but I found them again plus a few. I am not hungry so that's not a problem. I was feeling sooooo good yesterday but today it is completely the opposite. I can't imagine not losing anything when I'm not really eating anything. I have my protein shakes and I mix the "protein bullet" with my water. I drink plenty of water and nothing. Also, I feel good in the mornings, but by late afternoon or evening I start having gas again. Maybe I am expecting too much too soon. I don't have my post op appointment until 10-16-08. Even if I called my doctor, that would I say, "I'm sad because I am not losing any weight"? I think this is why I didn't want to tell a lot of people that I was getting the lab band. What if it doesn't work? Enough whining. I'm sure everyone has issues. Hopefully things will be better tomorrow. :thumbup:

HelloPenny, GO LONGHORNS It's okay. You are still a Smashing pumpkin. "Crow" is a fowl, so if it is like chicken and Duck, it should have plenty of Protein. And that's a good thing. It's just friendly competition. Maybe next year. Lone Star Loser.

This is Lone Star Loser. LONE STAR for the GREAT state of TEXAS. Go Longhorns. HelloPenny. I used to live in Denison, Texas. Went to High School there. My dad was in the Air Force also, and he was stationed at Perrin AFB, but it closed down. Too bad it's not still there and your husband could be stationed there. I love that area up there. After we moved on Base, I had to change schools to Sherman. Then Dad was sent to Viet Nam and we moved to Houston were all of my Mom's family is. Take care. I hope your husband gets a Texas assignment. Good Luck. Lone Star Loser

Like everyone has said, we all heal differently and feel things a little different. On the 3rd day after surgery my tummy was growling and began to really hurt. I thought I was going to die. I am doing everything that way I was told by my surgeon, so I didn't know what to do, until I remembered many of the posts' I had read said we would get gas. So I took one of the Gas-X strips and it worked almost immediately. So now whenever I start to just THINK it may be gas, I use one and it has helped me. I had my surgery on Oct 3 and I still have that nagged pain in my left shoulder. It's not unbearable, just irritating. Lone Star Loser

Bama2. Don't be scared. As I mentioned earlier in this thread, to me the worst part was getting the IV started and even at that they were able to get it easily. I always have a hard time with getting the IV started. Everyone at the hospital were so nice. Everything went smooth. Oh, I guess one other thing that was not too great was having to drink that nasty stuff so they could make sure that liquids would go down thru the stomach. The nurse said it was nasty and she wasn't kidding. I had to be at the hospital at 5:30 am for 8:00 am surgery and was ready to go home by 1:30pm. You will do great. Some people say that they wake up and think to themselve, "What have I done", but not me. All I can think of is how much better I am going to feel and look. Next year this time, we will be new women. Take care and keep us posted. Lone Star Loser

I live in Austin, Texas and having surgery here in Austin, Dr. Brady at Southwest Bariatrics. I love her. Go Longhorns. Lone Star Loser

Salome. It is 7:17 pm. I hope everything is well with you. I hope everything went smooth and you are on a speedy recovery. We are all thinking about you. Take care of yourself. Lone Star Loser

Thanks Plakeway. I'm doing great. I started my pre-op diet last Friday, 1 week ago, and I am down 8 lbs. I haven't had any problems staying on the low carb high protien diet at all. Believe me, I have been put to the test at work with all the food everyone brings. Today the boss bought McAllister's sandwiches, which are delicious, but I passed and ate what I had brought from home. I am too excited about next Friday, 10-03-08, my surgery date to mess it up now. I have waited too long for this. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again. Lone Star (Dorothy)

No. The pre-op diet is very simuliar to the Adkins diet. Low carbs. You have to limit your daily carbs to 30 and at least 70 grams of protien. Since I will need protein after surgery, I am getting used to the protein drinks. I have been eating a lot of chicken, fish, turkey with a small salad, (lemon for the dressing because you need to watch your fat intake) I eat eggs also. I scramble two eggs at night and put them in a plastic bowl and microwave them for breakfast at work. I started the pre-op diet on Friday 09-19-08 and I have lost 7 pounds so far. I'm sure most of it is just water. Plus I drink ALOT of water throughout the day. I am so ready for my surgery day. I can't wait to be healthy and slimmer. Good Luck, LSL Dorothy

I see Dr. Bridget Brady. She is in the same office as Dr. Marguez. I am on my pre-op diet now. Surgery is scheduled on Oct. 3rd. I can't tell you for sure, but they probably all require the pre-op, "low carb-high protein diet". They all use the same Nutrionist, Jerry Elizondo, and he will go over all the requirements for before surgery as well as post surgery. He was so very nice as well as all the staff in that office. Good Luck. LoneStarLoser

Annenorange, Good luck. I'm sure things will be okay. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. I'm set to go also. My surgery date is Oct. 3rd. I am following the diet close. I don't want to have to go in twice. I started my pre-op diet Friday and I have already lost 4 lbs. I'm sure that it is just water, but it makes me feel good. Get a good nights sleep and take care. LoneStarLoser (Dorothy)

Well, all the paper work is done and I started my two week pre-op diet today. Surgery is scheduled on October 3, 2008. YeeHaaaaaaa. After the surgery and I am on my way to a new and healthier life, I want to start a new thread. But I'm not sure how to. Can some one tell me how to do it? Thanks, LSL:thumbup:

Congrats. I'm glad to hear you are doing so well. My surgery date is 10-16-08 and I have been reading lots of things here. Some good some not so good. But I am determined to do this. I am knocking on 300 lbs and I'm ready to be skinny too. Keeip us all updated. LoneStarLoser

Great....My approval was a long time coming, but I have it and my surgery date is set for October 16. I see my doctor this Thursday to make sure everything is okay. I did all my pre-op test last Friday. I am so excited I can't stand it. Good luck. LSL:thumbup:

:rolleyes2:Well, I've done all the testing and my pre-op appointment with Dr. Brady is 09-18-08. My surgery is tentatively set for October 16, 2008 if everything works out with the tests. I am so excited. I think I have read everything there is to read on LapBandTalk. I am glad it's here. I have gotten some great encouragement and lots of great ideas. Thanks to all of you. LSL

Good luck. My brother is in Katy, Tx and he is sticking it out too. I have cousins in Pearland, Texas City and Freeport. They are all staying put. I'm in Austin and wishing/praying everyone on our Texas coast makes it through IKE. LSL