barelovers

Hello everyone, I was looking to find a support group. I was banded in Feb 2008 and have yet to attend a group either before or after. Looking for some people I can speak with. Need help getting throuhg the tuff times. Don't know how I should be feeling, eating, exercising. My DR groups all have specific topics and not just general group settings. Plus they are way out of the way. I live in the Norwalk, Downey, Cerritos area in Southern, CA (L.A. County.) Just Norht of Orange County near Aneheim, CA. If anyone can direct me in the right direction or is part of a group, I sure would appreciate the assistance. Thank you everyone...240 before band 230 at band 200 now feeling great!

Hello everyone. Why is it that we are not supposed to have cheese and nuts. Is it due to the fat or calorie content or is there another reason? Also before the surgery I used to take Fish oil, coq10 and Gluchosime chondrotine. Is anyone currently taking these and if so how? Whole pill form, cut, crushed or liquid. By changing the form (cutting or crushing) should we take less because it is absorbed quicker into our bodies. If anyone has any info I sure we would all like to know. Thank you in advance for all your help

Hello everyone. Why do we have to drink Water prior to eating (15-45 min.) I know why were not supposed to drink while or after we eat due to the erosian effect. Is it to help us fill up or to have fluids in our system to prevent dehydration due to the eating. If anyone can give me some advice I would greatly love to hear it. Thank you in advance for all your help.

Hello everyone. I was bannded on Feb. 26, 2008. I recieved my first fill of 6cc. I was wondering how much should I be able to eat? I had a 6" veggie sub from subway with really no problems. I wasn't full (like I thought i'd be) nor was I hungry. If I had wanted to eat more it would'nt have been a problem. Should I speak with the DR. and see about getting "juiced up" to 8cc. Could someone please share their experiences and eating amounts. I try to eat at home as much as possible, but due to my employment it means alot of lunch and dinner meetings. Also what is your experience with BEER. I know it depends on what type of beer is consumed but does anyone have a problem drinking it. Thanks in advance for eveyones assistance

Hello everyone. My surgery is tomorrow (tuesday) with Dr. Milton Owens. Has anyone used him prior. I did as much research as I could and found nothing but good posts. Just wondering if anyone here has any knowledge of him. Thank you, and i'll be in touch as soon as I can

hello everyone. I was bannded on Feb. 26, 2008 and received my first fill of 6cc. I had a veggie 6" sub from subway and wasnt full like i thought i'd be. I wasnt hunbgry either but if I wanted to I could have ate more. Was wondering if that should make me feel full or not. can someone please share their eating amout experiences. I try to eat at home as much as possible, but my employment requires lots of lunch and dinner meetings, so I try and do my best. Thank you to everyone in advance for the advice and experiences.

Surgery is tomorrow and pretty scared. Having it done by Dr. Milton Owens at Chapman Medical Center. Anyone have any experience with Dr. Owens or the medical center? Hopefully, everything will go well. Looking forward to the BEST of my life. If anyone has any ideas on how to calm my stress or information about the rest, i'd love to hear it. Get back to everyone once i'm home.