cantwait2bthin

:smile:Hi Banders..... You all have been SOOOOO helpful in the past with my questions, I'm hoping you can do the same again! My doctor wants me to take a Calcium supplement. He gave me a sample of some "Bariatric Advantage" chewable tablets. But------ ewwwww they are gross. Anyone out there take any good tasting calcium supplements? Again, THANKS BANDERS!!!:tongue2:

Yummie Those sound much better than the ones I had. Thanks for the info.

Hi Guys I just got back from my first fill. I was sooo excited about it because I had not been feeling any restriction and was hoping to feel SOMETHING after the first fill. Well, It's 4 hours later and I am having no problems drinking water, protein shakes, jello. I'm very bummed. Feeing NO restriction I have a question. 1.) Why do I have to stay on full liquids for two days (the PA told me I had to stay on liquids for two days after a fill) if I don't feel any restriction from the first fill? :confused2: I appreciate your help!

Hi friends! I did it! I was banded on Jan 11th and I feel great. Every day I feel better and better. There's only one small problem.....what can I take for a headache? I've searched high and low for liquid tylenol, but the pharmacy's in my area just don't carry it. They told me I have to take the kid liquid (which I have cauz I have a 6 and 2 yr old ) but the taste is sooo sweet its nauseating. Any suggestions out there?

I'm scheduled for surgery 1/11. I CAN'T WAIT! This is a dream come true for me. Hubby and I are going to have to bring our 6yr old son to the hospital in the morning when I get dropped off the day of surgery. What in the world will I tell him? I don't think he would understand the lap band surgery concept at age 6, and I certainly don't want to worry him.:think Any suggestions out there as to what I can tell him? Why mommy is in the hospital, and why she's staying overnight. Then, once I'm home......how do I explain to him why mommy isnt eating food anymore, just liquids..... I also have a 2 year old son, but he's too young to question anything. Greatly appreciate any advice you can give.

Do you have any favorite receipes that got you thru the first few weeks post op?

Hi ya Shortgal I met w/Renee the PA at my pre-op. She was very nice. Kevin has also been great.....answering all my emails about my approval, etc. Have you attended any support group meetings? If so, where?

Hi CT Man, I'm scheduled for surgery Jan 11th w/Dr. Erlich at St. V's. Can't wait! I heard he's a great doctor. So far my visits have been very positive with him and his staff.