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I still SWEAR by the works of ProActive solutions!! You MUST MUST MUST do it religiously everyday or it will be worthless though. I can tell just after two days of skipping! There is also a cream that you can get, I get mine in Mexico that you can use for your face (Clindomyacin). It is prescription medication for acne here in the states but in Mexico it is about $11.00 a bottle!!! My acne seemed to have actually improved with my healthier eating lately. especially the liquid stage! So much fluid!
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Okay, I reallyyyyyyyy want to go to Australia. Can we set up a bandster tour and we just travel all over that continent staying a night/or two at each bandsters house? Man, I want to GOOOOOOOO! I love to travel!
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Oh yeahhhhhhh, it does that too! I forgot about that one! ((passes crystal the Kleenex))
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How much did you lose before your first fill?
princess_n_thep replied to onmyway's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
This is just an EXAMPLE. Please follow your doctors orders/advice. I am allowed to eat solid food (smart choices by the end of week 4 and my transition phase of trying foods is week 4). I am having my fill in week 6 and my doc wants me on full solids by then. Every doctor is different. I am 13 days post op and have lost 15 so far. But it really depends on which scale I get one. They are all within 5 lbs of each other. -
Anyone know of a fill doctor in NC
princess_n_thep replied to ANEWROC's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
She is near Raleigh. -
Okay, I have been wating 10 minutes and no one is joining me for chat!!! Come onnnnnnnn, I am all alone in there!!! You must be a registered user to chat but please just press the "chat" button in the blue bar on top!! Come cluck with me!
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DFW Surgeons...financing options?
princess_n_thep replied to Tropicana's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
For surgery loans, the ones I checked into were: www.lendingtree.com and www.surgeryloans.com both of them came back with competitive rates at about 10% -
BUMPING for a chat.... come on everyone! meet you there!!! I am waitinggggggg for you!
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I heard that taking a pencil and composition book (to the seminars) will do you a lot of good. I went with my mom and A LOT of people were doing that. I am glad I wrote down stuff cuz my mom was in a trance the whole seminar I think. Looking back on notes can help!
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Stupidity Caused Worst PB Ever
princess_n_thep replied to DeLarla's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
LMAO @ "projectile" burping..... It is called "productive" burping. If you do a search for PB you will find the answer explained many times in numerous threads. Thanks Tammy, you have me giggling so hard! I needed that! -
Funny thing is, that in a case of erosion and the need for removal my insurance will pay for the RNY. But they won't pay for the lap band itself or fills. Go figure!
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mmmmmmmm, ever since this thread I have been cravingggggg egg drop soup!! Finally, last Friday I had some. YUMMY! But I couldn't use that HUGE spoon they gave me so I whipped out my handy dandy baby soft-tip spoon I keep in my purse! (I also keep a tiny lobster fork in there in case your wondering hee hee hee).
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Stupidity Caused Worst PB Ever
princess_n_thep replied to DeLarla's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Ugh, I am joining Lisa tonight in the "stupidity realm". I over ate. I learned. I will overcome. I will not do it again. Ughhhh. -
I took pictures of my scars TODAY! Funny how you should say this! I am going to get them back tomorrow and post them by tomorrow night. I will post them under this thread if I can. They look great. I am 13 days post op tomorrow. Jenna
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Actually, I joined 3 days before I went to surgery, which weight was 217. But it took me awhile to get listed and didn't get listed till after I had gotten back and lost a bit already! But it is ok, if it must stay that is ok. I am going to ROCK this lap band once I can start exercising again! Thanks Crystal for the wooots!
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When can I remove my 4x4's for good?
princess_n_thep replied to Ezzysmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Tough question, stick with whatever your doctor had. I am soooo glad I had glue over the steri strips! Those peel off my skin and scar me! -
Ahemmmmm, have you tried it? ((just kidding ))
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Val, I am so sorry you are having a rough time. I bet you just need some good ol' fashioned rest and you will feel much better in the coming days! I hope your recovery is speedy. Welcome to Band land! I know it isn't all peaches and cream right now but after awhile you will be so glad you did this I am sure!
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My weight was 202 today. My original starting weight day of surgery was 217 (not 212 like the waisting away site says, can i get that fixed??). So I have lost a total of 15 lbs thus far.
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Anyone know of a fill doctor in NC
princess_n_thep replied to ANEWROC's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=4765&highlight=North+carolina Try PM'ing the_best_me (Kathy) she is from North Carolina I think. Hope this helps (the link above is for a fill doctor that accepts MX patients) -
Welcome to LBT Roc!!! Soooooo glad you came here! Jenna
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Trish! That is EXCELLENT news! I am so happy for you! I like April 31st as a date cuz that was supposed to be my birthday (but I didn't want to come out from my comfy place ) Let us know when you pick a date! We have to add you to the April Bandsters list!!! WOOOOOOOOT! WOOOOOOOOT! WOOOOOOOT!
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I'm banded, sorry for the slow announcment!
princess_n_thep replied to Ezzysmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Amber, So glad you finally posted and you are doing well! Be careful on walking too much. I did and regretted it. Are your protein shakes liquid or blended with any solids? If so, they are creamy/mushies not liquids I think. I had to just be on CLEAR liquids for one week and if I wanted to take the protein I could only mix with a liquid and ice to a watery texture. -
How do you feel about kids banded?
princess_n_thep replied to princess_n_thep's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I think this is one of those cases that would be acceptable as we have said. I know for me it was case by case for sure. I think you did a great thing by trying differnent programs first, self educating, nutritionist couseling, good support at home. I think these are the things that are important in a mom deciding if banding is right for their child or not. And of course there is the medical issue. Karen, I don't think you did wrong at all. It sounds like you did all you could and have banding as the last resort. Good job! -
Can I get 60oz of water in at 11 days post op? I get about 1/3 a bottle and I am stuffed! I think that may be it too. Thanks all for helping me with my bowels