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I don't have dentures, but if you have problems w/ chewing food have you thought about dental implants for your dentures??? It secures them better for better chewing force. JUst a thought!! If you have questions let me know about the implants. I am a dental assistant that works w/ a dentist who does them.. Not trying to sell just educate if you are interested. Good luck!!

Great Protein Shake: 10 ice cubes 1 Tbsp of Skippy All Natural Peanut Butter 1 small squirt of hershey's chocolate 1 or 2 scoops of your protein mix (I use american whey vanilla or chocolate)=20 to 40 mgs of protein 8oz of light soy milk or you can do 1/2 soy (4oz) w/ 4oz of water mix in blender for 1 minute BEST SHAKE YOU WILL EVER HAVE if you like peanut butter cups thick like a milkshake but better for you. I hope this helps...Good luck and congrats on you band. Keep reading on and you will find other helpful tips.

I agree with the others. We all have great days and bad days. I have a sweet tooth at times. I eat that piece and get over it. Do I gorge myself NO WAY!! I have eaten a few chicken wings and enjoyed each and everyone. Did I do that for the rest of the weeks NO WAY! We still have cravings. if you haven't had a fill yet, don't worry a fill changes the things you can and can not have. Good luck you will do fine. Just pick yourself back up and start over--call it a DO OVER. everyone has had this problem if they want to admit it or not. You will do fine. It does help to read the postings on here to let you know we are all battling the same thing.

Good Luck to you!!! I have noticed in your postings it seems you may seem a little worried about how other people will react or think about what you did or are going to do. Don't worry about others. Some bandsters on here have told their friends and family and some have not by their choice. I am one that has told some family members and not some. You are doing this (guessing) to change your way of life to be a better feeling person. If you do this you will around a lot longer for your kids. That is all that matters. You can be a strong woman-think positive thought- and pray!! It is a life changing surgery. I wish you all the best of luck and will say a little prayer for you. GOOD LUCK!!

Don't be discouraged your dr was looking out for your best interest. I believe he have checked this before putting you under though. It will happen. Think positively it will happen and IT WILL HAPPEN!!! He was probably just concerned whatever it was on you stomach could cause worse problems later w/ your band. It could have caused a bigger infection internally or something. Good luck!!

I guess my problem mentally is that I can't imagine what I will look like if I get to the goal my dr wants (100 lbs more already lost 64lbs). I don't ever remember being that small. I saw pictures of when I was a kid showing I was small. I guess I will find out--One thing though I don't want to be too thin. I still want some meat on my bones. I feel if I get to thin I will look gross. I guess I will wait and see. Good luck to all!!

I find slime is when the food is having a hard time going down and your saliva builds up. When I say it builds up to me its like sitting on top of the food and can't go anywhere but up. I don't PB either sometimes after that has happened. It doesn't happen alot but it isn't great I will agree w/ that. I can just go to the bathroom and open my mouth and here it comes w/ no force or energy-it just happens. To me it is better then getting sick w/ food. That is my opinion on Slime.

My doctor said to wait one year as well. In October it is one year, but the last time I saw him he would like me to wait until I lose my goal weight ( another 100lbs). My husband is getting anxious and want to have a baby. so do I but I guess I should listen to the doctor. I just want to do what is right that's all.

My dr and nutritionist believe in snacks. Not bad ones though. Fruits, veggies, and nuts (good ones). I find somedays though I don't want to each as much though. Just depends on the day really.

I have noticed the same thing. My body temp is all off. I seem more cold now then I ever have. My husband keeps it 67 in our bedroom and I have to use 2 blankets to keep warm. I have to agree w/ the person that said we have lost some of our insulation and that's great!!

WHAT I WAS TRYING TO SAY!!! Dear Luvli23, I had the exact same problem. The only problem I had was being over weight. It does depend on you insurance. I have Mamsi (a great insurance). I said the same thing to my dr. My BMI did it alone to get my surgery covered 100%. Good luck!! Also I didn't have to wait any waiting period time for approval. I went in one day and had the surgery 3 weeks later. I wouldn't change a thing. We are just the healthiest big girl they know. good luck sweetie!!

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Try Tylenol Arthritis-I take that for muscle pain and it works wonders. I can swallow it with no problems at all. This tylenol is for back pain, tooth ache and any other ache. try it!!