jeeptrk03

I drank alcohol on Saturday and it seems every since then, I have been having really bad heartburn. I seem to get it even when I have not eaten or drank anything in a while. I have not tried any medication yet. I keep thinking it will go away. Has anyone else ever had this problem.

Thank you all for your input I was told we should take an antibiotic before have dental work done, because we now have a foreign object in our bodies (the lap band), and if any infection were to come into the blood stream, the foreign object is the first place it would go.

Just curious..... I know I am suppose to take an antibiotic before going to the dentist, but I forgot to take it this morning, and I have an appointment this afternoon. Has anyone ever not taken it before the dentist? If so, did everything go ok. Open to any advice thank you,

OMG, I completely know what you are talking about and unfortunatley I have found that most sweets go down really well Once I start, it is hard to stop. I did really good until the Christmas cookies came along. I have great restriction, I just need to cut the sweets for a while. Once I get back into a routine, I will be good. I refuse to journal and count as well. My doctor doesn't want me to. It didn't work for me before and it truthfully stresses me out.

I also had a hematoma. It caused old blood to come out of the corner of my port incision. The doctor kept an eye on it and had me on antibiotics for several days until it was no longer draining. I was freaked out. Due to this, I had excessive bruising in the port area that lasted a long time. My doctor could still feel quite a bit of fluid around the port when I got my first fill (about 6 weeks post-op), but was still able to do it right in the office. Needless to say, it has gotten better, and I havn't had any other issues. Just keep an eye on it and give it time. I'm sure it will be fine. I hope this helps

My feet definitely changed. My feet used to swell badly on a daily basis. They do not swell at all anymore and they actually look kind of boney....lol. They would also hurt everytime I got up, especially if I sat very long, and now, they don't bother me at all It's the little things

Name, real or screen~ Terri B. Age~ 27 Goal weight for January 29th~ 239 Weight on January 1st~248 Dietary goal for January~ Snack less...... stay away from the cookies Exercise goal for January~ step up my routine; instead of 1.8 miles in 35 minutes, I will exceed 2.0 miles in the same amount of time Personal goal for January~ Drink more water!!! Date banded~ August 1, 2011 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 72 lbs What is your goal weight for the coming year~ Reach onderland by July

Terri B. doing my final check in for The Holiday Challenge. I weighed in at 248 today; down 2 lbs over Christmas week!!! I didn't quite make my weightloss goal for the month, but I am feeling great about my loss. I stuck to my exercise routine and feeling better every day. Ready for the next challenge

Terri B. checking in. I weighed in at 250 this week. Down 1 pound I have definitely been in the Christmas cookies, but I have kept up with my daily exercies routine. Merry Christmas to everyone. Have a great week!

Terri B. checking in. I weighed in at 251 for a 2 pound loss this week. Yahoo!!!! Congrats to everyone

I was having the same problem. I started drinking Metamucil every other morning with the some orange juice. It seems to really be helping

Terri B. checking in. Starting weight = 254 and today I am 253. Down 1 lb Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Congrats!!!! You look fantastic

Name, real or screen~ Terri B. (jeeptrk03) Age~ 27 Weight on December 1st~ 254 Goal weight for December 29th~ 245 Dietary goal for December~ Minimal snacking and be easy on Christmas cookies Exercise goal for December~ Continue with my routine (getting up every day before work and hitting the treadmill- sprinting and incline ) Personal goal for December~ Save some moola Date banded~ August 1, 2011 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 66 pounds One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ I feel soooooooo much better and I am way more energetic