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Try this section Life At (or Near) Goal Weight - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion ForumIt is called 'Life at (or near) goal'.

I signed up on The Daily Plate and plan to use that to help me get through bandster hell. I really do not want to gain weight between surgery and good restriction. I believe the only way for me is to journal the food because I tend to lie to myself about what I eat. :grouphug:

Wishing you all the best! :grouphug: Cathy - the 28th is a Saturday so that is why we only have one on that day

Go to the doctor. If you keep waiting, more damage could be done to your body and the risk of losing the band increases.

I am the mother of two daughters ages 20 and 21. Age is just a number and does not necessarily reflect maturity. I say it should be up to the daughter - she should continue to read here and research the precedure and life after banding. If she believes she wants this then she should do it. Check out the Canada thread as was already suggested. Good luck!

I'm in Hockley - way out on 290. Starbucks at 290 & Jones sounds great.

Somewhere here I read that a few people take papaya supplements to help the breath. I don't know if it works but there are some who swear by it.

I really think the original poster just did not fully understand the feature (like myself). Thanks to others for explaining it as you defended it. I keep thinking I have to stop checking in here so often so I do not try too hard to see what other features there are here - it is hard to find the time just to read the posts but you guys make this sound worthwhile.

If you click on your ticker, it takes you to TickerFactory.com. There you put in your PIN and click on edit ticker. If that does not work, you could try Help at the bottom or create a new ticker.

I remember seeing posts by someone here (can't remember who) that was about a year out and had not had a fill. I believe the % must be very small.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f5/ticker-tutorial-pictures-41782/ Click on the link for instructions.

Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum - FAQ or from the home page, go to the left side of the screen and find LapBandTalk Forum Frequently Asked Questions (same as link above) but this way you will see what else is there. Good luck! Spend some time exploring - there is so much here. :biggrin: I still find new things.

I am surprised about the scar tissue as well. When I had my second abdominal surgery (1. caesarean & 2. hysterectomy) the doctor said he cut at the same place, or very near, the first incision and then cut out the scar tissue before sewing me up.

Try this link and see if this helps with your ticker. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f5/ticker-tutorial-pictures-41782/ Good luck!

That is common and is caused by the fluids they pump into you during surgery. I think you are already seeing the effects from that dissipate.

What are you eating/drinking?

It was the Dew - gotta stay away from that Dew.

Good luck everyone! I am already counting down the days until the 25th. I am impressed at how filling these protein shakes are. Mine have around 40 g of protein each as I am using 2 scoops of Body Fortress powder. :biggrin: Of course, it helps that I am allowed to eat one meal a day, too. I can eat all the green vegetables I want so I snack occasionally on celery and broccoli. I don't have to do liquids exclusively until after surgery (for 2 weeks after).

I saw you at Dr. Hollis' office for our pre-op appointments! :cornut: I heard you talking about the Dallas office giving you your pre-op diet but having your surgery here in Houston. I was the one sleeping with my back to the TV during that long wait. I really like him and I am sure you will do well.:wink5: FYI for the rest of you - our pre-op appts were very late due to two patients that day who had large livers causing their procedures to take longer. :thumbup: It motivated me to stick to this diet. :hurray:

I just googled irregular swallow and got nothing. Don't give up yet, more fills are probably the solution. That will take time - but if it does not seem to help then have your doctor look at the band under fluoroscopy (not sure I said that right) - maybe he should check the position of the band. Good luck and keep getting fills!

Read in the Life at or near Goal forum or Fitness and Exercise or Nutrition. The good stories are out there.

I had the same problem until I tried skipping the coffee. My blood pressure a couple of days ago (2 weeks pre-op) was 112/73! From 160/90 before meds and 140/80 after meds but while still drinking coffee. I knew caffeine was a factor but I never knew it made such a huge difference.

Gail - This thread contains a lot of wisdom. Thanks for starting this. I have my pre-op today and surgery the 25th. I started my pre-op diet today and suddenly am so scared. I was so sure of this and then today it all just hit me. But I know I want and need this. Thanks for all the reminders of why we are doing this.:tongue2: I am Gail, too.:smile:

There is a list in LapBandTalk Forum FAQs Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum - FAQ: LapBandTalk Forum Frequently Asked Questions Hope this helps.

Walk, walk, walk.:tongue2: