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Just another boring nurse! I am a LPN nurse in a clinic and work in Internal Medicine. I also have worked nursing home, hospital and clinic. Also a mom, wife, and animal taker care of person. Always wanted to do cosmetology, maybe one day! Schel

To funny! I told the doc I work with about this one and she laughed also! Anyone seen "The Man Show?" My husband watches it and I have seen some of it here and there. They had this commercial called... OOPS! I CRAPPED MY PANTS!!! (A commercial about undergarments) Schel

Missy is good! Little Missy is good for formal dog outings! My fur-butts are named Stewie and Katie. They are a sweet golden/lab mix and golden retriever. DeLarla, I to have been accused of the spoiling thing. Only my husband says "You wrecked my dogs!" Schel

Kryssa, and everyone else in the slow loosers club, No you are not the only slowest looser here. I was banded on Nov 22nd 2005. I've lost only 20 pounds and thats pre op, post op and after first fill. I go Feb 16th for my 2nd and am going to insist on MORE restriction. I don't know what to ask for, because it seems that a lot of bandsters here have the 4cc band and I have the 9.5cc band with a 4cc fill. I am able to eat 1 & 1/2 cup of food at a time and the docs say no more than 3/4 cup. The "full" feeling only lasts about an hour and then I'm hungry again.:hungry: I did join Weight Watchers today to have some accountability of having to get on the scale once a week. Otherwise I'd never get on the scale at home. I HATE THE SCALE! :funscale: I actually thought I had lost some more weight when I went to weigh in and nope....status quoe.....:phanvan Well better luck this next week, we'll see I guess. Maybe need to mix it up a bit and take the dog for a walk, yannow? Get off my butt and move!:banana Take care, Schel P.S. I just love these little smiles we can use!

My kind a humor all the way! I'm still laughin! Schel

Jolean, Thats what my doc said that they want me to be eating only at most 1 cup of food at a time. I seem to feel it sometimes at 1 and 1/4 - 1/3 cup, and sometimes seems like I could eat more. It depends what it is. I try not to eat foods that don't make me feel full. Like for instance, tonight we had chicken, for some reason, I was full on one breast and refrained from eating anything else, because I was full. But some things, like soup or pudding, etc... I could eat lots of before I even felt full. I have a 9.5cc band and a 4cc fill. I go on the 16th for my second. I am hoping for maybe a little more restriction. He said he would base it on my food intake and weight loss. Well see after that. Take care, Schel

Does anyone know, why does it take sometimes a week to feel your restriction? Schel

Hello, I went last Friday the 13th for my first fill. They told me I have the larger band which holds 9cc. They put 4cc in and I still don't feel any restriction. My next appointment is February 16th. Should I call my doc and ask to come sooner? I'm not loosing and am getting so depressed. Schel

Thanks, I just wish I was full like after surgery after 1/2 lean cuisine. I think I will wait, I am going to join weight watchers tomorrow hopefully that will help. Schel

I was told I would have to give up my coffee. NOT ME!!! Nope I only missed my oral caffeine one day. That was the day of surgery. I told the "knock out doc" and they said they would give me some IV so I wouldn't get a bad headache. My husband said thats all she needs! Caffeine IV!!! I am very creative, even when on my "only liquid" phase, I used my milk and carnation instant Breakfast in my coffee as my cream. Take away my Java, and I would seriously have a melt down. As for alcohol, my vise was beer. No more of that. No carbination. So... Wine is good! In modreation though, I am not a big drinker anymore, I did my sowin of my oats in my 20's. Take care! Schel

Thanks, I had my first fill last Friday. I don't notice much for restriction, I just know that I am supposed to stop after 3/4 to 1 cup. Schel

What a HOT topic!... Oprah?... well, I don't think she had any WLS. Kirsti?... well, I don't think she did, because it could be a legal thing with Jenny Craig. Star?... I live in Minnesota and Belinda Jensen who does our weather on KARE 11 said she knows her and she did in fact have RNY. They were talking about this on the air on Wednesday this week. She was recently on Dr. Phil I am surprised she didn't admit it being Dr. Phil is so " if you did it you need to own it!" Anna?... She's just not right! She did NOT loose all that weight with just Trim Spa. I tried Trim Spa before banding along with every other thing under the sun and it's a gimmick. I have to admit I miss "The Anna Nicole Show" It was like watching a train wreck I just couldn't help myself! Oprah, Kirsti, and Anna? Just my opinion. Star? I tend to believe what I heard on the air. Schel

I've taken the childrens ibuprofen, 20ml (which = 400mg) and washed it down with a full glass of water when nothing else works. Tylenol does nothing for me. Schel

Thanks for the article. I wish the media would talk about the lap band as much as the RNY. Seems like the band doesn't get enough recognition. My opinoin only though. Schel

Hello, I am probably asking a dumb question, but I have been sick with a cough and want to know if I can do any harm to my port or band with all the coughing? The only place I have pain is the port area, but it is also sore everywhere else on my stomach area. I did start wearing my abdominal binder to hopefully help with support for the caughing. Thanks. Schel

Thanks everyone, I am going to put a call in to my doc. I already have been taking the cough meds, but I will increase the water thing. My first day back to work was yesterday after surgery, and being sick and all, today I don't feel better, I feel worse. My husband said I am to do nothing but REST. Thats been so hard for me always, because, being sick for a week, and a day now, my house looks like a 6 year old, yellow lab and husband tornado went off inside it. I swear mom gets sick and everyone thinks its a free for all! NOTHING gets done. I know though I need to get better or what good will I be a week from now? So its off to rest for me and I think I'll put on a blindfold to not look at the mess, or just close my eyes and sleep. Thanks again, I'll chat soon. Schel

Dear Clementine, Do not fret! I was banded Nov 22 and have had no fill yet in fact not until Jan 13th am I scheduled. I don't feel any restriction at this point either. I so look foreward to my fill. On top of all this my activity level has been ZERO! I have had the respiratory flu and feel like I've been hit by a truck! I got on the scale today and dum da dum.... I gained 3.5 lbs. ahhhhhhh! I totally understand where you are coming from. I told myself and I'm telling you now that the problem of the holidays are past so, lets all get on the ball and do better. I know I plan on it anyways. "The biggest part of fixing a problem is identifying it so you can get to the solution." I sound like Dr Phil. Only because I've heard him say that. So get back on track and you will be ok. Good luck to you. Schel

Hello, I know this sounds like a dumb question and I should be aware of this already, but I am not. When is the first fill generally. Thanks, Schel

I am recently banded, and am planning to join after the first of the year AGAIN! Mostly because I want to be sucessful and I feel the meetings are what gave me push to be GOOD in the past. Weight Watchers is recognized by my Doc and he said "great program." I have to agree. So what do I think? GO FOR IT! Schel

Hello Justine, To get your metabolism going have your protein drink right away when you get up. The longer you wait to eat or (drink in your case) the slower your metabolism will be. We also learned this at Weight Watchers. Even 8 oz. of milk will get a jump start on the day. Schel

You can still use the Bene-protein in clear liquids also. Just remember to not nuke it. Make sure the hot liquids are not added at a boiling temp and added at a temp you would drink it at before you add the Bene-protein. Use a whisk to mix it thouroghly. If you need the Bene-protein sooner than ordering online, if you go to a pharmacy most likely they will order it for you and have it next day. Thats what my pharmacy did for me. Good Luck! Schel

Bene-protein can be added to milk, coffee, juice, broth, pudding, etc... Just don't nuke it. It gets nasty! Can be purchased at www.walgreens.com If this is to expensive, you can add powdered milk to a carnation instant breakfast in addition to the reg milk you mix with it.

I agree with everyone! I had my lap band placed the same time my best friends Aunt had RNY. Know what? She's in intensive care and is on her way to a nursing home after she's out of danger. I hear they had problems with rerouting her and after had major leaking and almost died. Wonder what is in store for her in the future if she does recover. I think we all who have the band are very lucky and should be greatful for every pound we loose and not gain. Hugs to you and be happy! Schel

Yep, I have to agree, HIPPA. If your HIPPA rights have been voilated, you have grounds to possibly seek legal advise. I am an nurse and I work for Allina. All the compliance training I have had to do because of the no-no's Allina has pulled. I am quite aware of something that isn't right. I agree I wouldn't stop and I'd look further into this if I were you. Good luck. Schel

Hello! Well, I went for my post op appointment and all is well. My 1st fill wont be until Janruary 13th. They all say I am doing fine. Thanks everyone! Schel