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NSAIDS: Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (painkillers which includes ibuprofen. Banded people should try to avoid because they can add to ulcer risk). DRUGS THAT CLAIM / CAN DAMAGE THE POUCH: Advil Aleve Amigesic Anacin Anaprox Ansald Anthra-G Arthropan Ascriptin Aspirin Asproject Azolid Bextra Bufferin Butazolidin Celebrex Clinorial Darvon compounds Disalcid Dolobid Erythromycin Equagesic Feldene Fiorinal Ibuprofen Indocin Ketoprofen Lodine Meclomen Midol Motrin Nalfon Naprosyn Nayer Orudis Oruval Pamprin-IB Percodan Ponstel Rexolate Tandearil Tetracycline Tolecin Uracel Vioxx Voltaren DRUGS THAT ARE CONSIDERED SAFER FOR THE BAND: Benadryl Tylenol Dimetapp Robitussin Safetussin Sudafed Triaminics (All) Tylenol (cold products) Tylenol Ex Strength Gas-X Phazyme Imodium Ad Colace Dulcolax-Suppositories Fleet Enema Glycerin-Suppositories Milk of Magnesia Peri-Colace <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->__________________

momlambert; TRY and get rid of the cough QUICK! I think you should call your PA and see if she will give you something because you are only 10 days post op, maybe no big deal though. I would assume it uses similar muscles as throwing up,maybe I am wrong.

Go look at a couple of pages back, somebody posted the ok and not ok meds. BUT my daughter had sore throat and head cold, took Airborne for 3 days and I believe it made a huge difference on her speedy recovery. It is homeopathis; alot of vitamins and herbs.

Sue I have not had a fill yet, I am only 1 week in front of you. I eat salad no problem, I love salad. I would be cautious about allowing another dr. to do a fill other than the surgeons office or hmmmmmmmmmmm. I am not experienced enough with that. I would go to the January board and ask them. I have heard of people doing their own fills, I would NEVER do that, it scares the heck out of me. Hair loss? Did you call your dr. (how much hair?) Are you eating enough fat and protein? One of my friends went on a liquid diet for 6+ months and she lost alot of her hair, it was only temporary, but I would ask your dr. what he thinks. Also there is a dr. who posts on this quite often, try and find him on the members search. Eggs? I am making deviled eggs for a BBQ this Sunday. Eggs are a great source of protein and fat. OH I love south beach diet frozen lunches. I have to share with you. I am slightly nauseated everyday mid afternoon for about 1- 1 1/2 hrs., I get through it but it would be very easy for me to throw up. YUK! wierd.

What an addorable young boy!! And he's lucky too!

Okay, so walking the marina with Chris is on my "list to do this weekend" Did you call Ganser and ask for a closer appointment? I am curious "if" he will give you a fill because the band was so small on your stoma to begin with. You might have a better chance of getting a fill by leaving your appt as is and letting 2 more weeks go by. Shhhhh don't tell anybody "I gained 3 1/2 pounds this week. F!! I am trying to be better! But that 3 1/2 pound took soooo long to get off, and actually I was surprized I had not gained more... How is your progress?

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7959 Here you go, here is a complete list of abreviations, this will help

What was your experience on your first fill? Did you feel restriction?

Shesha: I can only offer advice on the soda thing... The only reason we bandsters can't have soda is that the bubbles in the soda expand our pouch, so long term you can dialate your pouch and end up having to get another band because you have stretched out your pouch to bigger than it was made to be. Good luck, you have done good so far, and I must admit I read most of your posts, you have encouraged me in ways you will never know. So don't let me down now.....

FSC: So the Vitamins are under lock and key now right? motionless and not breathing, how frightening! Glad things turned out the way they did, thank goodness for paramedics and 911!

Chris: If you are interested, I have Sat/Sun off and weather permitting if you want me and DH will meet you at the Marina for a 2 mile dog walk and then let the dogs play at the dog park.

Gailannr: So did you buy some South Beach? Have you tried one yet? What do you think?

So? How did it go? Tell us what your thoughts are....

Becca: I am right there with you! But recently I found South Beach Diet frozen entrees, they are bigger portions and very tasty. I liked Lean Cuisine until I tried these. Drink lots of water too. But I am right there with you, you are not alone, but together maybe we can be stronger.

Tabitha: Have you experienced any pain while eating these forbidden foods? I would think that if your band slipped (that would involve tearing out stiches) you would be in pain and would know, also if your band slipped I would think you would not have any restriction. So from this day forward start thinking about possible consequences.

Purpose: You are way ahead of me, but have you used www.fitday.com to see how many calories you are eating each day and what portion are from fat/carbs/protein etc? I did this and almost choked when I thought I did "really good" one day and I was WAY over on the fitday website.

Sue in Russia (Suzie baby!) cus cus cus that darn Dr. So what is your plan? Gotta have a plan or you will find it more difficult to succeed, because you WILL get through this. South Beach Diet is incredible, so is lots and lots of water. Chips are good too in moderation.... I feel bad for you, I finally convinced my Dr. to give me a fill at 6 weeks and I can't wait, and subsequently I have gained some weight. Good luck and hang in there.

Betty Tell me exactly where you are feeling this pain/tightening. I PM'd you, write me back and lets see if we can figure this out. Have you ever had an anxiety attack before? How old are you? Are you still feeling like you can't breath?

So you did not hear this from me..... Take an egg and softly softly softly softly scramble it and keep it "wet". Take the smallest bites in the whole world and chew like forever until it turns into the size of a piece of sand. The bite sizes should be no more than 1/4 tsp at a time. Shhhhhh our secret! But you did not hear it from me.

Well I know you are going to feel a "connection" with whomever did your presentation tonight. Even though I went with Dr.Kozar and think he is great, if I had to do it all over again I would choose Dr. Ganser. I do know that he has a longer wait list than the other Dr's, but everything I have heard about him from the other people I talk to; I am envious of. Just FYI each Dr. within WBI have a seperate set of their own rules and guidelines, I think they are all excellent Dr's and they are very "pro" for us obese people losing weight to get healthy. I don't think you could choose a better team of Surgeons. I just am partial to Dr. Gansers reputation. However Dr. Kozar did my lapband and he was fantastic, I wish he was a little more leaniant with his rules, and more realistic about the thoughts fat people have about food, and that we just can't say "no" to chocolate cake; even if we tried.

Gail Yes I read you bought 2 grizzlies, I think you are going through the change of life!!!!! YAHOOOOOOO! You go girl!

Gail Nooooooooooooooooooo.... I don't think I ever have experienced being depressed in my life. I am just really vocal about everything in my life. I am not weighing myself until the "fill" appointment and I know I will have gained weight, but understandably I can't do this without my band being full. So it is what it is, I will lose once I hit the "sweet spot".

Gail It is very very very very good to walk as much as you are everyday! That is a huge plus.... Is your DH going with you? Can you tell; (now that you are healed) that you had a hernia?

Gail: So do your clothes just sag on you? What are you eating? I just ate a south beach diet lunch and I love them! I am trying to get back into the swing of things. I ate pizza and french fries and theatre popcorn(which I have not eaten french fries in years) this weekend and I "thinK" I felt full, but I am not sure. Kinda sounds wierd huh but full with the band if VERY different for me feeling full in the old way. I am always on cell or at the office or at home. Were you worried because I had the flu? Or just not on lapband enough.... I went to the movies a few times, I just "had" to see the new releases. Sandra Bullock, Adam Sandler (and I forget the other two guys) (motorcycle movie and a dad and son movie) great actors!

here is a post about tickers: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/get-ticker-your-t16218.html