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I got called by a local casting office for the 1st run of Biggest Loser. I am basically a private person, I didnt go for the audition. Plus there was no way I could leave my job and kids for 10 weeks. My older daughter did a phone audition for the 2nd run. Is that the one they are still casting. My daughter auditioned months ago. I wish anyone who gives it a try the best wishes. It just wasnt my thing. Patty

I Pledge Not To Be Involved In Any Open Forum Threads That Violate The Guidelines Set By The Owner Of This Board. Patty

Big T, I hope you are better today. It's hard enough to be sick, let alone sick and recovering from surgery. Sending you lots of well wishes for an easier day!!!! Patty

Well, everyone, you are stuck with me too!!!!! I find this board to be full of info. As for the nasty posts, I just ignore them. Patty

I had gas pains earlier today in my left shoulder. I am so glad to see I am not the only one. I am 7 days post surgery, so I guess they will be here for a couple more weeks. Patty

I have mitral valve prolapse. It was discovered a couple of years ago when I was planning on having the gastric bypass done. I guess its pretty common in women. I have to take ammoxillian before I go to the dentist, but that's the only thing I have to do for it. (plus see the cardiologist every 6 months). Patty

Congratulations and welcome to Band Land!! Patty

Congratulations and Best Wishes for a fast recovery. I was banded last Monday, Feb 28, and I went back to work today!! Patty

Best wishes!!! I was a week away from a gastric bypass 2 years ago and they noticed I had mitral valve regurgatation (heart murmer). They postponed my surgery and then for personal reasons I canceled the gastric bypass. I got my band 5 days ago. I couldnt be happier!!!! Things happen for a reason. You will be in my prayers. Patty

Happy Birthday and Congratulations!!!!!

Zoe, Thanks for taking the time out to post. It was great reading about your experience. I have been banded 5 days now. My belly is in the yellow bruise faze. It looks so yucky. I love to read others stories. I was very fortunate, my ins covered surgery and I only had to drive 15 miles to have it. It took 3 months from my 1st appt to surgery day, but I really feel that I was prepared. My surgery was on last Monday and I plan on returning to work this Monday. I think I will be ready. I am a manager of a dept, if it is too much for me I can work 1/2 days. I plan on taking one day at a time. Thanks again for your post. Patty

I drove my daughter to school today, then I headed to walmart for extra strength liquid tylenol. I wound up talking to people there for about 1/2 hour. It was my 1st "field trip". I feel pretty good. Didnt take a perc this am. Just tylenol. It does get better every day!!! Patty

No limit, Just no driving while taking pain pills. Patty

I hear ya with the prune juice :ermm . I had my boyfriend pick me up some milk of magnesia the other day!! I feel pretty good, I am so glad that you are too!!! Patty

Congratulations!!! Welcome to bandland. I have been here 4 days!!! Patty

Thanks to everybody for their support. As you know I got my band on Monday. How long before I can stand up without pain. You should see me shimmy to get off the couch. It's a pretty comical sight. I know everyone is different but I was wondering when this pain will go away. (It doesnt hurt when I sit, only when I getup). Thanks everyone!! Patty

Well, I had my lap-band surgery. My surgery was with Dr Tarnoff at Tufts-New England Medical Center. I feel pretty good. My surgery was at 8:30 am and I got home around 5 pm. My belly is sore, feels like I ahve been punched about 200 times in the stomach.....I had some tea and broth before I left the hospital More broth when I got home. Today I had about 2 tbs of yogurt with my pain meds mixed in it and a sugar free popsicle and a little Water. So far so good. I live about 15 miles south of Boston and we got 10 inches of snow last night, so I guess I will just hang in the house for today. Patty

I feel pretty good. My stomach hurts when I stand up, but I think that might be getting better too. I keep walking around in circles, I have a really small house, its way to icy for me to venture walking outside. I would never be able to get up if I fall!! Patty

They gave me percocet, they make me really groggy. I got some Adult liquid tylenol yesterday, that helps. I will use a pillow getting up. Thanks for the tips!!!!!!! Patty

Welcome home!!! I am glad to hear that all went well. The only time it hurts for me is when I stand up. I got glued together too. I gained a couple of lbs, but they are already gone. I have been living on sugar free popsicles and crystal lite. Patty

Check out the Obesity Consult Center at Tufts-New England Medical Center. I had my band yesterday. Patty

Yes, Karen, I meant the lap incisions. I had my gall bladder out lap about 10 years ago and those scars cleared up nice, I am sure these will too. Patty

Thanks for all of your positive replies!!!!! Boy does my belly look like I was shot with a shot gun. Patty

Thanks everybody, feels great to be here on the "other side"!! Patty

Nicole, wouldnt it be great to wake up and find that it was all done!!! I dont think I can stand waiting until monday!! Patty