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I had so many, but the main one, I have always said was not wanting to be known as the "fat lady" in the choir. I had surgery in Oct 2009, no one remembers me from before!! I guess I was a nobody up until I lost weight! (by the way, I moved to this area and church in Oct 2006)!. Karen

Welcome, Sfog, your journey is about to begin! Congratulatuions and best wishes! Karen

That is GERD, coused by acid reflux. You might be too tight or eating too close to going to bed.

Well, I had always used pineapple juice for a stuck. But, had a stuck episode a couple weeks ago, my son, suggested cola, tried it. and iT works like roto-rooter, cleared up instantly!! Pineapple juice made it come up, cola wooshes it down. He had been to Spain and met a nurse who worked in a band doctor's office. This is what she said they used for stuck incidents.) I now have a large cola in my cupobord for emergencies!! Best of luck to all stuck folks! Karen

Yes Sir! You do look great! Hurrah!! Karen

Best wishes Ladyboo45, and happy anniversary! Yes, see your surgeon, you may have tightened up and surgoen can check for a problem. Karen

Sorry you had to go through that ebonymc, you should be glad that your dr was leaving! It sounds like you are in better hands now! Best wishes. Karen

Just make sure that you get plenty of fiber, add some to your liquids if you need to . I do every now and then. I have had an ongoing problem for the last 2 1/2 years since banding, it has now seemed to work itself back to normal. Hope that you get going again!!Karen

MsDuran, you have every right o mourn, just try to not do it for food. We are here for you; and know it is hard especcially with your hubby deployed, again. TAke care and keep n touch with us because we care, too! KAren

I totally agree, overfill is bad. Glad to hear that your surgeon removed some. Take it easy for a day or 2, my surgoen suggests 2 days clear and 2 days full liquids. I was just so glad to keep something down, I kind of rushed it an donly waited a total of 2 days. Bets wishes for a quick healing. Karen

It appears that you are doing pretty well. We are here to give as much support as you ask for . We are a friendly group and are always cheering each othe ron. Best wishes and join in asmuch as you like. Karen

Yes, you have to remember that most of the time,you are on life support with a breathing tube down your throat. Walk as much as possible to relieve gas, also. Best wishes, Karen

Yes, you have to remember that most off the time,you are on life support with a breathing tube down your throat. Walk as much as possible to relieve gas, also. Best wishes, Karen

I can share small, thin crust pizza with 2 friends. I eat it slowly, usually cutting it ro nibbly it. I stay away from pepperoni, or anyhting with too much on it. Never eat mushrooms, because they don't get mushy enough to go down. You will find, that you are a cheap date for dinner out!! Best of luck, Karen

I hate the treadmill, so I normally walk outside. But, today we were having heavy rain and thunder, so I walked inside on my treadmill. I took it slowly, and stayed for 47 mins. I did under 2 miles, but was happy that I stayed on it that long. I normally walk 2-3 miles in 45 mins, but that is at a much faster pace. Took it slow, because as I said, I hate treadmill walking. I did read several chapters of a book on my Kindle FIre, tho'. Best wishes to all exercisers, and all us lapbanders. Karen

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Congrats and best wishes to all new comers! Karen

Wow! you are pretty, you will be a knock out after loosing wieght. Best wishes to you,and keep in touch to let us know how you are doing! Karen

I had surgery on Friday, and went to church on Sunday. I can't really remember how long before I was okay. But, since I had surgery on my stomach area, I did not drive for about 2 weeks. I am not sure that is necessary, but chose to do that. Best wishes, Karen

Since you just had the fill, you may still be swollen. My surgeon says 2 days clear liquids and 2 days full liquids. Sip water and clear liquids, try warm water or unrefridgerated to make it go down better. Cold liqids sometimes are slow to go down because they shock us. Stress will casue tightness, too. Take cae, if you still have problems today or tomorrow, cal for a slight unfill. Best wishes, Karen

According to my surgeon, you should never get the "full" feeling! You should get satisfied. We all need to learn to eat to live, not live to eat! Believe me, it is all a learning experience; after almost 3 years, I am still learing, or unlearing as the case may be. ANyway, you will tell teh full feeling most people wil belch a little or get a hiccup. If you eat more, you wil become uncomfortable with a tightness. Best wishes, and good luck with you rnew life! Karen

Yeah! for NSV's! I remember the 1st time, well!

I agree with NWgirl, you should get authorization from your surgeon for any working out. I was restricted for 2 weeks to only walking, then not lifting anything more than 10 lbs. I was not allowed to do situps, crunches,etc for 6 weeks. Best of luck, Karen

Congrats on a great NSV!!!You so deserve it an dI am glad you bought it!!Karen

Msduran, Please tell your wonderfull husband thank you for his service, and by all means 2 glasses of wine to salute his homecoming is not going to ruin your new way of lifE!!!!Bless you and him, Karen