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(phew, last one) ...and here's Marcus and my sister eating!
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my dad... (he was so tickled knowing that I was going to put this on a world wide forum - lol) and of coarse you cant have crawfish without beer!!!
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here's Mike adding more water to the pot...
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How do you feel about kids banded?
paula replied to princess_n_thep's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Patty, you get a STANDING OVATION girl! Good job!!!! -
Mine is gets the same way if my Water intake is low... and like Greg said, the Vitamins will do it too! Try drinking at least 60 oz's of water (thats 3 bottles Aquafina water) and see if this helps.
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How do you feel about kids banded?
paula replied to princess_n_thep's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Amen Christina! I agree 100%. I have 3 kido's - 2 are already showing signs of a tendency to becoming overweight. I will try anything and everything before considering WLS. While I was reading Jenna original post, I thought the same thing... maybe age 20 I would consider my kids for this... but not sooner! Although, if I had a 400lb 16 year old, I may change my mind (like Chrystal was saying). -
Trish, your doc should give you a little compensation ($$$) for this great promotion... LOL!!
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Hey Bright... just thinking of you! Let us know when you 'recover'!
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I think chocolate should be a daily requirement!!! Alex, if you think this was a bad day - you need to hang around me for a day or two! I think you did pretty good! Ive convincd myself that peanut m&m's and Peanut Butter chocolates are a better choice of junk food then just the regular junk! :dead
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Oh my! I cant imagine going through it a third time.... Thanks for all these responses. You guys ARE the best! I guess with my reflux/heartburn flaring up lastnight - Im getting a little paranoid :nervous Basically, if something happens to this band... I WANT another one!
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Thanks everyone! Ive eaten pudding and a couple of cheese cubes this morning - and, with taking another prilosec - the discomfort seems to be better. I really should be on liquids - but Im soooo hungry!
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LOL.. you got me!!! Thanks for the reminder...
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OMGosh... PENNI!!!!! YOU LOOK AWESOME!!!!! And your girls are so pretty... I can see your genes in both of them! That personal trainer is definately paying for itself! You go!!! (BTW, I want that stripped shirt you are wearing)
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Trish, girl - I cant believe that came fom you... how funny!!!
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allergies, pms, stress (I know you dont have that though), lack of sleep - too much sleep... who knows?!?!? Just enjoy it while you can
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Marie, so very sorry to hear that you are having this problem... goodness! Are you having to stay off your feet for any length of time? *wishing you a very quick recovery* BTW: I noticed that you said you took some advil... just be careful - Advil isnt band friendly!
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Hi bigmom. I LOVE Matzo... and yes, I actually had it about a week ago. Like Kelly said, just break it up and/or take small bites. Everything went down fine! (especially the wine)
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Yeeaahh Vera!!! This is really good news. Now you will have some peace over all of this mess. This may be too soon to ask, but does this mean that Inamed paid for the whole thing???
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Now you have me wondering.... how come I didnt get to keep any pictures of my swallow???? Did you ask Spiegels office for this, or did the Hosp give them to you? Are you able to eat and drink now? And Kelly, THANK you for posting these photos. Very good to show those that are newbies!
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Bad, Bad Daisydoodle...
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Where's all this stuck food?????
paula replied to BeachBabe(soon)'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Delarla - missed you the last few days... It was a animated video of just the band and showed a needle injecting fluid in the port and the stoma closing. This make better sense? -
Where's all this stuck food?????
paula replied to BeachBabe(soon)'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Adding to what Delarla said.... The stoma is the opening that the band provides. When I was 'investigating' this type of surgery, I found a site that has a video of the band and how it works... no longer have it -
OMG... you people are too funny! Around this house, its more the size that counts... "Mom, come see this BIG strip I put out", another regular phrase is "Paula, that one was so big, it took 2 flushes and then the plunger to get it down." And whats the deal with these men taking a 'mini vacation' on the toilet???
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LOL.. Crystal, 23 inches is still awesome! I think thats all Ive lost in my total banded life! And youre just less then a month into this! I sure hope you took some 'before' photos.
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Starting solids and no more weight loss!!
paula replied to Monica's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sadly, this was a shock for me to learn after I was banded. I thought the band was going to magicaly make the hunger disappear. And it should... after the first, second or sometimes even a third fill - will take the hunger away. Hang in there... until you get your first fill, try to maintain your weight loss. Drink lots of Water between meals, this should help!