justmel1957

Yetp. buying clothes is soooo much fun now. Never thought I'd be wearing a "medium" LOL!! YOu'll look great Band Groupie..........and join the club! 50 isn't so bad......in fact, I kinda like it. I'm a lot smarter than I was in my 30s and 40s and retirement is just around the corner.........staying healthy is the goal

I'm 51 and really didn't have problems at all with the facial wrinkles. I do however have saggy boobs. My legs are a tiny bit wrinkly but nothing clothing wont hide. I'm so glad I had it done. And there is always cosmetic surgery if you feel you really need the lift. But I understand your concern, and it is something you will have to think about.

**I can tuck my shirt in and wear a belt! **I actually look forward to shopping for clothes size medium **I look forward to renewing my drivers license and tell the attendant to change the weight on it **I actually look forward to my nightly bike rides **The plane seat feels comfortable **Can't wait to wear a 2 piece bathing suit this summer

Oops........never mind.............I do see it now. It just didnt view as a link for me. Thanks

I don't see a link for this..............am I missing it?

I have had this problem since banding May 7th. I know one of the causes for me is all the iron/vitamins I take now. Both my family practitoner and LB surgeon recommended MiraLax. I take it every other day and no more issues. (it took me a while to figure out the perfect dosage for me). They both assure me it is not "addictive" and its completely tastless. I just add it to my morning drink. My dietician approves as well.

The carbonation is the main factor, but "they" say that the artificial sweeteners increase appetite as well. If you do crave the taste and want to avoid the carbonation, just put your diet coke in the blender and whirl away......it flattens the coke and is fast. I learned that trick when working with pediatric patients......flat coke and crackers was what one of the pediatricians ordered for upset tummies.

Its very hard for me. I always used to have at least 3 glasses of water/tea whatever when eating, but I do have a few sips before I begin to eat and maybe 1 tiny sip during the meal and after. My doc approves and nothing has ever come back up. I miss my liquids, but love how my band is working. You can do it.......its just takes making a habit of it and gettn your mind around it.

My doctor requires clear liquids for 24hrs then full for 24 hrs. I imagine every practitioner is different. Just clarify with yours during your appointment.

I asked my surgeon this on my last visit since I figured I'd be getting the flu at some point. He said it usually isn't that big of a deal. Anit-emtics can be given if needed, but he said since there won't be that much in your stomach to begin with, you won't have that much to vomit up. Guess it makes sense. It would be interesting to hear from someone who has experienced this.

Check your plans website for more info. I have FEDERAL BCBS Basic option and pay a $30 co-pay for specialists and $20 for family practitioners. My LB surgeon is $30

Sounds yummy! I'm definately gonna try these.....thanks so much!

Call you doctor.............probably just a tiny unfil will do the trick. I had HORRIBLE aspirations/reflux pre banding and it is nothing to play around with. Acid will cause irritation to your esophogus which can lead to esophageal cancers on down the road. I know exactly what you mean with waking up choking. My episodes were very intense and painful......you feel like you can't get air and are literally dying. I think you just need a small amount of unfill in your band. Let me know how you're doing......I can sooo relate!

I always count soup of any kind as my meal-especially is there is a meat involved with veggies. But if you are using a no calorie broth just to sip on thru the day, I would say that would be liqiud.

Its super easy..............I was groggy afterwards, but other than that it is fine.

Sounds good. I sent you my personal contact info in a provate message.

Sure.....I would love to meet you......if you can stick around that would be great. Or we can do coffee sometime.

I don't know anything about the military issues, and hope someone can assist you on that. My doc did an EGD as one of my pre op tests. Which is a long scope inserted thru your mouth down the throat, but I too was terrified I would not be "out" enough when he did it. I just told my nurse anesthetist of my fears and she made sure I was medicated enough to not know a thing when they did it. And it was a piece of cake! (LOL, ok bad comparision for us) but it was so easy. The intubation tube won't be inserted until you are out, so don't fear that. Your throat may be a little sore when you wake up, but its not bad. As far as the bleeding issue, you need the anti-coag agents to keep you from getting clots post operatively. Your doc can test your blood to see how thin your blood is now, and throughout your course of thinners to monitor them if necessary. Just keep your doc and surgical team imformed of your concerns and there should be no worries for you. Good luck!

I did not have to blend mine. And I used low fat cheese with my scrambled egg and scrambled it soft.

My appt is Feb 5th also at 3:25pm. Maybe I'll see you there.

I'm from Marion, had the LB May 7th with Dr. Argotte. Looking forward to him now being in Herrin!

I only pay $30 for my fills...............that is my BCBS co-pay

I can do thin pizza crust, but most thicker breads are difficult. I dont try those in public. If you CANT do the thin pizza I think you would be sorry trying the muffin

Yes!!!! A thousand times yes, I would do it again. Only wish I had done it sooner!!

Hope it works out for you!