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You will probably get one anyway after surgery since they use a cathater, I did so ask for some for the road home too. I forgot I was getting a cathater or it might would have changesd my mine. I HATE them. Cheri Something that works really well and fast is make some pepperment tea extra strong it works like majic. You can get it at any grocery or Walmart.

We need to plan something!!! cheri

Sent you a message!! cheri

They sent our records to TLC. They have two surgeons there. Dr. Yu and Dr. Terry Scarborough, M.D. Phone number is 713-493-7700. I have seen both Drs. I much perfer Dr Scarborough over Dr Yu. They do the fills themselves under flouro like Dr Spivak did. They are in the same building only a diiferent floor. Hope that helps Cheri

I am not too far from League City would love to join a Facebook group or in person group. I did this with people I met her 3 years ago and it was great! My e-mail is crodriguez17@comcast.net. My only suggestion is meet at a public place until you get to know your new friends. We started out at Starbucks and then after we all knew each other we met at peoples homes. cheri

Good luck and be careful in Mexico. keep us posted on how you are doing!! cheri

So sorry to hear about your friend, my prayers for you and your friend's family. Was this in Houston? As your Dr is Dr Hollis and he is in Houston. I think it will help people in the area to know where not to go during an emergency. My Dr was very good about problems or questions on the weekend or after hours. I could call the answering service and get a call back in about 5 minutes with an offer to meet in in his office. That being said he has since relocated and the new Drs I have no idea what they would do in a emergency. Will find out ASAP! Again so sorry for your loss. cheri

I just don't understand why people say they can feel the band, alone in their body, and it freaks them out. I think that is a mental thing and that you can't let your mind drift off that way. Is there really a documented case where the body rejected the band or was it a mental thing? You can drive your self crazy with all the what - if's. Just go with the flow follow instructions and let it work for you and if there ever is a complication you will deal with it right . . . what choice will you have. Relax . . stress it not helpful in weightloss. cheri

premire ready to drink chocolate, 3 grams of fat 160 calories very few carbs. Get at Sams's for $17.00 for 18 boxes It is gonna help me out! cher1

I have trouble eating watermelon too. I think it is that I try to eat it too fast. Even when I sit and think about it I just want to swallow it and it it all come. So I have stayed away. It might sound stupid but I think my pouch rejects certian textures of food Cheri

Yes, yes and yes!! I put it in a small blender and whip it up. I added some PB (powderd peanut butter) in it. let it freeze almost and then (still in the little blender) turn it on again and let it whip up again and then continue to freeze. Everytime I fall off track it usually involves ice cream fat free but non-the-less ice cream. This one little ready to drink shake whipped up tasted so much like ice cream. I do not sleep at night until 3 or 4 am so I want to eat. I ate one last night it takes about an hour to eat the one serving shake when it it whipped and frozen. I was in a little bit of Heaven. let me know it you like it! cheri

Sorry if I offend you too. That just stuck in my mind and wouldn't leave me alone till I said something. I hate that we get treated badly by some men and in your case where you are sourrounded by men. I think that guy said that to put focus on you and off of him . . .sounds like his problem. Hang in there!! cheri

I would think if you would change the way you talk that might help them see you more in the role of a lady. A lot of people take offense to language like that. God is someone I love and it is so hard to hear someone take his name in vain. Sorry I know this will not make most people happy but sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe. I do not mean to hurt your feelings, I agree guys can be jerks, but what you say sometimes makes more of impression than how you look or what you do. I hope you take this in the way I am saying it and not as mean spirited, the written word can be read in many ways! Cheri

When I was first banded I used the Shots or the ones I used were called Bullets my Surgeon told me not to use them. But that was only his opinion. He said they were not good for your kidneys? Cheri

At least you are not having emotional eating. I am an emotional eater even though I know it doesn't work. I also have clinical depression so when it it gets worse I have to fight the emotional eating. At least you know what are your problems areas are now you can work through them slowly. Get your fill and just take it one day at a time. I can see it from the other side, your afraid of food and I tend to use it for comfort. Neither is good for us. Hang in there and like I said take it one day at a time. Plus being open and honest with yourself about it all is a big step in the right direction. Cheri

I was banded 3 years ago next month and when I get off track (often) I have to start again. I am on day 3 of staying on track so join me. Go get your fill whatever your Dr says is only words, get your fill and move on. It would be nice if your Dr was encouraging but if not just suck it up and go get it and start over. Words won't hurt you but not getting a fill and starting over will. Cheri

Welcome back! We have our times when we get off track! cheri

Kathie52, No used Dr Spivak at Park Plaza. But he moved so now I see Dr Scarbrough at TLC. I have a friend who used Dr. Hollis! cheri

I cup of decaff coffee would moved things along also. I agree maybe too soon for mushies, but all Drs are different. cheri ps. your cute love your haircut

It is a great place to track calories, protien,Water, exercise. I just started my again this afternoon cheri

I am in Texas but a lot older than you! But if you want send me a message. I am between Houston and Galveston. We can never have too much support! Cheri

I have had my times over the years where I could eat lettuce and when I could not. Right now I can and I eat all kinds. Just go slow and the greener the better. cheri

In the Hitchcock/Santa Fe area. We have a support group meeting for all type of WLS in Alvin 3rd Saturday of the week, Want info let me know! cheri

Wow he never was like that to me and he did all my fills himself. Hey 5 lbs is 5 lbs! I am so surprized that should not have happened! But you are still doing good since 2006? cheri

Returned to take care of his elderly parents and take position as Head of WLS at hospital there. I loved him!! Why would he not give you a fill? Cheri