Humming Bird

Lay down to feel because the location does feel different when standing. Mine is located just below and to the left of my largest incision. It is pretty much in the center of my torso, and a little left, about 2 inches below my sternum.

Call your dentist in the morning first thing and get a liquid Rx. I don't think the cildren's motrin will help enough. I'm glad if it does, but I know there is nothing like the pain of a toothache. (I see patients with them daily) Ask for something that is not an NSAID. You can also try cold or heat on your jaw in the area.

These are the things that make me think kidney infection. It is how I felt when I had one. I think urinary tract infection has burning when you pee. My son had kidney stones at a very young age and I have been around other people when they have kidney stones. The pain from those puts you down on the floor and is so intense you throw up very fast. The people around you call 911 it is so bad. I don't think the symptoms are spread out over days like yours. You do need to see a Dr. Do you have a job? Could you get the money from someone else for an office visit?

It is taking drastic measures, but sometimes drastic measures need to be taken. I for one am happy I took the leap.

That seems very strange to me. You mean they say you are too overweight to get banded? Are they trying to tell you to get gastric by-pass?

what is the cause of your toothache? wisdom teeth? A few NSAIDS will not cause you big trouble. It is those who take them on a regular basis that would be a problem. If it is an infection or abcess antibiotics will do the trick. Your dentist or oral surgeon can give you an Rx for something that will help until your appointment. ASK FOR LIQUID FORM of RX.

I am no Dr either, but it sounds very much like a kidney infection to me. Cranberry juice helps, but you need antibiotics if it is a kidney infection.

They do have OTC adult strength Tylenol and the dosage is on the bottle. It has a dose cup on the lid.

You could just ask in a very polite tone if they could recomend a good surgeon in the area. I've used that approach in other situations and it works quite well. That one question seems to get very quick results.

I live at 8,500 ft and one of my jobs is at 9,500ft. My band is normally pretty tight. I went to Indiana this past weekend and the band didn't seem as tight as usual. Now that I am back home in the rockies, I am back to being tight. I would say the skiing also helped with that drop in weight. It's a good thing!

The boobs go first, the butt & thighs go last.

Things I can/do eat : yogurt, cottage cheese, salad (not iceberg) , Soup, chili, oatmeal, cream of wheat, Protein shakes, Protein Bars (if they aren't too dense), vegies, Starbucks skinny lattes, ........ I'm sure there is more, but these are what come to mind.

I have no problem with asparagus if it is well cooked. Everyone's list will be very different. My list is very long when I compare to other bandsters. I can not eat and avoid: Steak, roast (pork & beef), almost all meats really, eggs, bread of any kind, french fries, most chicken, Pasta, rice, potato chips, corn chips, all types of pizza.......... I am sure there are many more, but those are what come to mind

Any news on a new date or new hospital. (or maybe even a new surgeon) It's really a shame they couldn't at least follow through with the surgeries they already had booked.

I'm offended ! I'm outraged !

Someone may have asked this in another thread. I just can't find it. I am taking a quick weekend trip and want to take ready to drink protein shakes and a couple protein bullets, but I don't want to check a bag. I have to leave my house at 4am. 2/12/10. Flight leaves at 6. I was reading the liquid rules on the TSA site and it says people with medical conditions can have "liquid nutrition" that is greater than 3 oz. Do you think I can get through security with the protein drinks if I have my lapband journey card that has my name and info about being banded with me?

It also depends on how much they are putting in at each fill. Some docs only put in a tiny bit, like .5 at each fill. I only had 2 fills to get to very tight restriction and they had added some at the time of surgery. It depends on the size of your band and your anatomy. Many other bandsters have the same size band that I do and feel no restriction with my current fill level. For me, if they even added one more drop, I would be back on liquids forever. My stomach wall tissue that is inside the band may be thicker than others. They also include some fat under/inside where the band is to reduce the risk of erosion. Your next fill just may do the trick.

You will see a new Daris if he makes it to the "make-over" stage. I think he will look very different. He seems like such a cute kid.

Bumpity Bump

I can usually only eat 1/2 of a small wendy's chili, unless it is really runny that day. It is a good source of protein. I go to Wendy's at least once a week. In fact, that is what I had for lunch today. I can not eat baked potatoes, rice, chicken tenders, burritos, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, chips.......... The only thing I can stand from McDonalds is coffee, but have not tried the yogurt there yet. On my lunch break when I don't pack something, I have been going to the grocery store deli where they have hot soup.

Please let us know what you find out. I do not understand why they would leave an object in your body that serves no purpose. unless they simply forgot to remove it........

greytz, at 5'8" a size 12 looks very good. Everyone carries weight differently, so I can only go by what people I actually know look like. My mother looked very good, and trim at 5'8" and size 12.

It sounds like you are in a good place with your restriction. This is where the "tool" and the "rules" come in. You have to have the willpower to choose the right foods and stay away from high cal. sliders. You have to eat the solid stuff very slow and chew it very well and learn to stop eating before the pain begins. I choose to keep my band tighter than yours sounds. I have restriction with foods that others consider sliders. For example, I can eat a yogurt and stay full for hours. I simply can not eat most meats, bread, rice, potatoes, tamale pie .......

I had not thought about it this way, but it does make sense. Hmmm, something I personally need to keep in mind.

Ditto ... I agree with every word of this.