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Hi I am a registered nurse - - try drinking milk, sometimes low Calcium will cause muscle cramps, it usually helps them subside if you can increase your calcium intake. That is just one possibility - -I wouldn't stop taking your advair, unless they persist, then talk to your Dr. - - hope this helps wannabtiny banded 3-4-05

The term for that is torticollis - - just FYI;)

My little nephew had this exact same thing! They had to do some Physical Therapy exercises with him over a period of a few months to strengthen the muscles on that side of his neck. I for the life of me can't remember the official name for it, but he is about 16 months now and walking like crazy with no residual effects from it all, he uses that side just fine now! Good luck!

I am a Cardiac RN, work in critical care, I had my surgery on Friday and had a class on Tuesday, then did my full 12 hour night on Saturday, just had my coworkers help out with the lifting things and I got along fine. Good luck!

Hey guys my darling hubby and I took advantage of the beautiful Hilton in Monterrey and we did the wild thing the next day after surgery!! Hee hee No kids around to barge in!! It was great by the way LOL banded 3-4-05

Nykee I have had a hernia! Mine was in the umbilical area, I do not recall a lot of pain, however I had a sensation that my guts were popping out. I am a registered nurse and I knew what was going on pretty much right away - I felt like if I coughed I had to hold on my stomach or my gut was going to "blow out". This was not anything related to my banding - it was actually about 4 years ago, and I was pregnant and had bronchitis - -was coughing a bunch and had just had gallbladder surgery, so that area was weakened, by an incision. Very rarely are hernias emergant, however as others have said - "when in doubt, give a shout" to the doc that is!! Isn't amazing how in tune to our bodies we become after this surgery!! Good Luck & Keep us posted Nadine

Productive Burp - - As in puking back up what won't go down:eek Sounds Yummy eh??

Hey Courtney Let us know what Dr. Malley is like etc after your surgery is done - -I went to Mexico for my surgery 3-4-05, but Dr. Malleys office said they would do my follow up care if needed and fills if needed, but haven't need to go yet. Hope everything goes great for you!!

I had mine done with Dr. Rod 3-4-05, I don't know if you got my PM, but I thought he was great!! Nadine

Hi I was just banded 3-4-05 at the San Pedro clinic - - everything went good!! Being a registered nurse I was very in tune to making sure that everything was up to snuff with my care - - everything was good-- Some things were a bit dated compared to how we do things, but that was expected. It definately was worth saving $2000 for, they put my husband and I in a very nice room with 2 beds a couch, rocker, coffee table etc. It was very nice and Dr. Rodriguez is a peach as well as his assistant Adriana!! I was very impressed even though I was scared to death when I 1st got there having noone speak english and leaving my babies back at home I thought maybe I had just lost my mind!! Dr. Rod was very reassuring!!

I am back home and had the band done on 3-4-05 - - I am doing good!! I really like Dr. Rodriguez and everything was up to snuff in the San Pedro clinic - - the language barrier was a bit of a challenge, but was very glad I had my hubby with me for moral support!!

When your friend is "gold bond powder" for the "chub rub" on the insides of your thighs!!!

Thanks for all the info about Dr. Malley, I contacted his office and they are willing to see me anytime after I get back from Mexico!! I too feel fortunate that he is so close for me. I am really starting to get nervous as surgery is just 2 days away for me!!!!

Hi I should be able to give you a lot more info on this subject after 3-6-05, I am flying down 3-4-05 to be banded in the clinic with Dr. Rodriguez - - I have spoke personnally with several gals that have had it done there and they say everything is good - - we will see wannabtiny

Hi I am not banded yet, but I seem to always have trouble with the winter blues/blahs and generally dumpy feeling about February or March which I now recognize as SAD and from the advice of my counsellor many years ago, I go tanning a few times and it seems to improve my outlook immensely!! It is amazing what that lack of sunshine can do to how we feel Nadine

hi amy I actually spoke with Dr. Malley's office about follow care when I get back from Mexico - - I am thrilled that they take mexican pt's and I am only a couple of hours from his office. I hope you have good luck with him!! Nadine

I am scheduled 3-4-05 with Dr. Arturo Rodriguez in Monterrey. I have heard a lot of good things about him so I hope that is good!! I am getting more nervous by the day, but I guess that is normal - I am going to try to get a hold of that doc that you told me about this week.

Hey there thanks a bunch for the info!! It makes me feel better hearing for someone close to home!! How has it all gone for you?? Are you happy that you went ahead and did this?? I am getting a little nervous as the days tick away!! Thanx

I don't live in KS, but do live in MO and am hoping to go to Mexico 3-4-05 and get this done and behind me- - I am looking for anyone in the KS/MO area that could do follow up on my band post op- - PLEASE HELP!!

I live in MO and would sure like to chat with anyone else that has been banded that lives in MO - - does anyone know a follow up doc here in MO or KS (I live north of KC) that could do follow up care for me as I am heading to Mexico the 4th of March!!! Please let me know!!!!

Do you know if he is affiliated with any other Dr.'s in Monterrey?? Just curious, as I am planning on having Dr. Rodriguez in March!!