running_scared
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April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The dry mouth gets better after the first day. Try sucking on some ice chips, I found that it helped a bit. -
Newbie--I Want Lap Band, But I'm Scared (And So Is My Wallet!)
running_scared replied to Kittymama's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had my band installed last week in Vancouver by SWLC out of toronto. The cost was $17,000. -
"prescribing Medication" To Others On The Forum
running_scared replied to Yve's topic in Rants & Raves
Thanks Doc. -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was in a lot of pain, and after maxing out on the codeine, the clinic recommended that I go to the hospital for assessment. The doctor there said that I was being given enough to help a 100 pound person, not an adult. I don't even have to take 1/3 of the recommended morphine dose to be completely pain free. -
Is it time for a fill maybe?
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April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was originally given liquid codeine, but I'm now on liquid morphine after a trip to emergency yesterday. And liquid gravol and tylonol. -
I think these forums are like everything else; the people who are having problems are the 'loudest'. There are hundreds if not thousands of happy people with bands, but they don't post as often.
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Busted A Stitch
running_scared replied to Boniluuu's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Then I wouldn't worry about it too much, just don't do it again. -
Busted A Stitch
running_scared replied to Boniluuu's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you in pain? -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I am at the airport, waiting to fly home. The security people had no compassion and made me walk through the scanner 3 times, because they were threatening to pat me down over my stomach, despite us telling them repeatedly that I'd just had abdominal surgery. I offered to lift my shirt if they took me somewhere private, but they wouldn't. I was crying by the end of it, while many onlookers stared at me. Talk about embarrassing. -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That seems like a lot of driving. Do you have someone who can do some of that for you? Or maybe you can skip some of the activities for the first few days? I drive a lot for work (like 10 hours a day some days) and I am taking a month off. -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Man, you are walking a lot! I've done is 5 loops around the floor in my hotel in my Jammie's. I'm having some watered down apple juice, and the broth from some chicken noodle cup-o-soup. Might have some lemon jello later. All I get for pain is liquid codene and liquid tylenol. No Vicodin here -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my gallbladder out 5 years ago, and this is much less painful. I was on Percocet and strong medications for a few days. Im less than 24 hours out, and im comfortable with just childrens Tylenol and codene. Oh and I can walk a few laps around my hotel floor easily. It's not too bad, you'll do great -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was also banded yesterday. I'm comfortable when awake, but sleeping is hard. -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would count any non cafinated things toward the liquid. -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am done and resting at the hotel. I dont feel too bad, but I'm taking the meds on schedule. I did a lap around my hotel floor, and it seemed to help. -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My info says 3 weeks post op, but I've been told that as long as I am healed well, I can swim. -
I Am Crying As I Write This...
running_scared replied to rae.holmes's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm glad to hear that things are better for you now Rae. -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I go in in about 5 hours. I'm a little nervous, but mostly just want to get it over with, and healed as fast as possible. We are going to Hawaii for 10 days, 2.5 weeks from now, and I want to be well enough to shop and swim. -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They weighed me, and measured me with my shoes on! Surgery at 11:15 tomorrow! -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am sitting in the waiting room, and I'll be seeing the anesthesiologist in half an hour, and I'll find out if I am good to go for surgery. I am 2 pounds below the cut off for my real height, and like 13 under for the height the surgeon put down for me. Hopefully their scale is kind -
Looks good can be deceiving. Mine looked good, until they lifted it up, and saw all the scaring. And it was filled with 1/4 inch stones.
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Could it be your gallbladder?
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April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep, my doctor said the same thing. Puke once, leave it alone; have the flu, get unfilled. -
April Bandsters!
running_scared replied to Moonlitedi's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I see the anesthesiologist tomorrow, for surgery Friday. I'm nervous and excited at the same time.
