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Hi Tracie, I'm so sorry. What a time you've been having. This is out there, but is there any possibility you could be allergic to wheat? Gluten-intolerance is like an epidemic at this point -- and one of the symptoms is acid reflux. What if you are eating something your body cannot tolerate and that is causing all these problems?

Hope you feel better. Unrelated to a band, etc., my husband had heartburn issues and we were advised to put blocks of wood (1-2 inches high) under the head of the bed for a bit of an angle -- apparently laying flat was an issue.

Hope you feel better. Unrelated to a band, etc., my husband had heartburn issues and we were advised to put blocks of wood (1-2 inches high) under the head of the bed for a bit of an angle -- apparently laying flat was an issue.

Thanks! Drink up and have a restful Sunday. There's always a turnaround day after a surgery, when suddenly there is a return of strength and energy. Hope that comes soon for you and that meanwhile you get to watch all the movies you've been saving for this.

Thanks! Drink up and have a restful Sunday. There's always a turnaround day after a surgery, when suddenly there is a return of strength and energy. Hope that comes soon for you and that meanwhile you get to watch all the movies you've been saving for this.

G2? What's that?

G2? What's that?

Hi there, hope you are feeling better. Congratulations on being on the other side!

Hi there, hope you are feeling better. Congratulations on being on the other side!

Good news! One step at a time, one overly thoroughly excruciatingly documented step at a time......but it's working! Keep at it!

Good news! One step at a time, one overly thoroughly excruciatingly documented step at a time......but it's working! Keep at it!

Yippee! So happy for you -- you are doing beautifully.

Yippee! So happy for you -- you are doing beautifully.

Welcome and congratulations on this new chapter in your life. I am pre-band also, scheduled for 11/5. Hope your pre-op liquid diet is going well -- great to lose a chunk and get the liver healthy prior to surgery....as to what to expect, I have been learning so much over the last couple of months here on LB Talk. I know it won't be easy once I'm banded, that I will have to be careful to keep to the small amounts of food, not drink with food, no slider foods, etc. but I'm very excited because I know this is going to work and I'm going to get my health back.

Welcome and congratulations on this new chapter in your life. I am pre-band also, scheduled for 11/5. Hope your pre-op liquid diet is going well -- great to lose a chunk and get the liver healthy prior to surgery....as to what to expect, I have been learning so much over the last couple of months here on LB Talk. I know it won't be easy once I'm banded, that I will have to be careful to keep to the small amounts of food, not drink with food, no slider foods, etc. but I'm very excited because I know this is going to work and I'm going to get my health back.

Puttimg some things in the freezer for six weeks from now. I've probably already posted too much about cauliflower, but this batch is amazing. Bought some small canning jars, steamed an organic cauliflower, smashed it up with aloe vera juice, salt, pepper and ground coriander. Nine jars of future yumminess. I figure this will be great post-surgery food when the time comes.

Puttimg some things in the freezer for six weeks from now. I've probably already posted too much about cauliflower, but this batch is amazing. Bought some small canning jars, steamed an organic cauliflower, smashed it up with aloe vera juice, salt, pepper and ground coriander. Nine jars of future yumminess. I figure this will be great post-surgery food when the time comes.

Hi there, you can do this! The pre-op is not easy but it's a long game -- a year from now you will be so happy.....

Hi there, you can do this! The pre-op is not easy but it's a long game -- a year from now you will be so happy.....

Hi there, you are taking a great first step here -- now to touch base with your medical team to see whether you need a fill, etc. and to develop next steps -- you are on your way -- don't worry about being there already for a particular event. Congratulations on graduating from nursing school and for getting In touch with your band and health now -- best wishes for a great future!

Hi there, you are taking a great first step here -- now to touch base with your medical team to see whether you need a fill, etc. and to develop next steps -- you are on your way -- don't worry about being there already for a particular event. Congratulations on graduating from nursing school and for getting In touch with your band and health now -- best wishes for a great future!

Hi Lo, don't panic, just get right back on track! Pat yourself on the back and thank your body, move on. You're great. Doing beautifully.

Hi Lo, don't panic, just get right back on track! Pat yourself on the back and thank your body, move on. You're great. Doing beautifully.

Best wishes to both of you for a nice weekend of recovery -- and congratulations on having the surgery done. I can't wait to be banded, even though I know it won't be easy. I am longing for the chance to have my life back in a new way.

Best wishes to both of you for a nice weekend of recovery -- and congratulations on having the surgery done. I can't wait to be banded, even though I know it won't be easy. I am longing for the chance to have my life back in a new way.