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congrats on being banded it will be my turn in five more days... getting anxious. Glad to know you are doing well keep us posted ...

julie

I just called the nurse and asked her she said I can still have my surgery next friday as long as there is no fever present and not alot of chest congestion. keeping fingers crossed. going to try zycam to see if that will work so I dont get it full blown.. i have been staying at home but I have teens that go to the high school.. grrrrr..

did anyone have to postpone due to having a cold? Or did they just do the surgery regardless.. just curious thanks julie

that was one of the first things that I made sure I had as well as liquid tylenol and a heating pad. my nurse told me about those things.. thank god she did I will be banded next friday... congrats on being banded

Hope your surgeries went well!! keep us posted on how you are doing...

Not that many days for us december 19th surgeries.... still going strong on my liquid diet. Im anxious and excited.. no longer nervous...

goodluck on your surgery today!! I know I will be nervous as my day gets closer .. nine more to go for me and anxious..

Hi lapband talker, I have some friends who have a thryoid problem and they have lost some hair but they have whats called thyroid disease

Some people actually complain that rapid Hair loss is the worst symptom of their thyroid problem - the thinning hair, large amounts of hair falling out in the shower or sink, often accompanied by changes in the hair's texture, making it dry, coarse, or easily tangled. Interestingly, thyroid problem was initially "diagnosed" by a hairdresser, who noticed the change in their hair! While thyroid disease frequently causes general hair loss from the hair on the head, a unique and characteristic symptom of hypothyroidism is loss of the hair on the outer edge of the eyebrows. General loss of body hair from areas other than the head can also be seen in thyroid disease. And you should be evaluated by a dermatologist experienced in hair loss and they can evaluate and run tests that may detect other auto immune besides thyroid that can cause hair loss

For a hair loss specialist, visit the American Hair Loss Council website at http://www.ahlc.org/members.htm, or contact the American Academy of Dermatology, who can provide a referral to a dermatologist in your area.

American Academy of Dermatology

930 N. Meacham Road, P.O. Box 4014

Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014

Phone: 1-888-462-DERM (1-888-462-3376) for information on finding a dermatologist

Phone: (847) 330-0230

Web Address: http://www.aad.org

If you are taking levothyroxine (i.e., Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, Levothroid) as your thyroid hormone replacement, and still losing hair, you may need to take action. Prolonged or excessive hair loss IS a side effect of these drugs for some people. Note: Many doctors do NOT know this, even though it is a stated side effect in the Synthroid patient literature, for example, so don't be surprised if your doctor is not aware of this.

I drink carnation instant Breakfast with 2 percent milk and my Protein Powder. I use five packets of those a day with five cups of milk then i add my Protein powder and put that in a pitcher. I also have broth,jello sf,sf popsicles, decaff coffee or tea, sugar free drink mixes. Those are all on my liquid diet. and Water of course 64 ounces

And I take my Vitamin and my Fiber pill to make sure my bm's are normal

In regards to your question on bowel movements, I mostly have normal ones but 2 times they were loose.

If you have anymore questions let me know

day 6 of my liquid diet

I would call the nurse back and let her know that you ate already today and that you will start immediately tomorrow. Im on the liquid diet its day five for me.... and doing very well with it .. Hope this helps

keep me posted Julie

thank you for sharing your story with us mike, I too will have a road trip after surgery 1 hour 30 mn in fact and Im sure we will hit all the bumps in the road..lol I remember when I was in labor and had to drive quite the distance to the hospital, my mom drove me and I swore we hit everyone as well... so I can relate to that.

Pete I am glad that you are back and doing well. Always nice to know how everyone is doing after surgery. thanks for keeping us posted.

I am just a few days ahead of you, I am being banded on december 19th. I wish you all the best of luck with your surgery. I am on day 5 now of my pre op liquid diet its going very well, better than I thought not even hungry yet.

I am getting the allergen band ( name of the lap band I am getting) I asked my surgeon alot of questions on the type of band he chooses etc..

goodluck and keep me posted

Julie

Perhaps your pain is because of this : your esophagus muscle tightens when not used overnight. It must work to push food down thru the band and needs some " warm up " in the morning. This may also result from going to bed with a full stomach.

My surgeon told me this as wel as the pamphlet I received the day of my pre-op teaching.

thank you for your story.... i have been told by other bandsters not to worry ... so Im trying not too at all... keep me posted on how you are doing I wish you the best

Julie

next time he says here have an icecream bar take it and smash it in his face perhaps that will get his attention..

just kidding dont do that.. but it sounds tempting doesnt it.. lol

Thank you for the challenge and it sure is nice meeting you too china.. I am now down six lbs since the start of my pre op liquid diet. Day 4 for me today . I never thought that I could do this liquid diet for that many days before.. but I am confident that I can and will do it... Cant wait to Celebrate the new year with the new me..

Julie

I have a ton of toys in my toy chest, and this is one that I dont enjoy at all.. Have you ever tried the glass toys.. they are awesome I purchased mine from pure pleasure and also another from adam and eve. The rabbit just sits in my box doing nothing... should just throw it out.

In my opinion he doesnt want you to lose weight, he doesnt want you to be thin, he liked you the way you were before. He doesnt feel safe that in your relationship enough and he is afraid of losing you. Some men although just like big beautiful women as well. But my guess is he doesnt want you to lose the weight because of his insecurities in himself and in your relationship. perhaps he just needs to hear that no matter what you still love him and want to be with him forever.... just my thoughts..

julie

My name is Julie and I am 41 years old and I will be banded december 19th . My surgeon is dr. tracy pitt from duluth mn. My surgery will be at smdc in superior wi. My goal weight is 128 lbs. currently I weigh 204, day three of my pre op liquids and quite honestly Im doing very well with that. I dont feel hungry at all yet and I am not even tempted to want food yet.

congrats on being banded!! and I agree with Sue, the adult liquid tylenol should help.. I know I have that on hand as well for my surgery date of december 19th.

congrats on your surgery date.... hope all goes well for you ...

sounds like a great challenge, im being banded dec. 19th. started my pre op liquid diet today. Im not sure I will lose 20 by the first of jan. but I will shoot for 17lbs.

sounds like a great motivation for me!! thanks china

I too am being banded on december 19th but I bought the fortress Protein from Walmart. also i have tried Unjury and its not bad. what they suggested that I do was to take my five packets of carnation instant Breakfast and put my Protein Powder all together and put it in a kool aid pitcher with 2 percent milk and shake it up.. its really good actually ... gl with your search i think its all personal preference. some like one thing and the others like another.. u can buy samples to try too

Hi Michelle, Glad that you are here as well, you will be in my thoughts and prayers for your surgery. I am being banded on december 19th. so tommorrow it will be liquids for 2 weeks for me... Im anxious as well. keep me posted on how you are doing...

Julie

:whatchutalkingabout Thank you for telling me to drink the Water up until midnight. Im sure that will help as well when I have my surgery. Im glad that everyone is doing so well thus far since there surgeries... I know my nurse told me to get a heating pad if I didnt already have one for after surgery for the gas. And yes the glycerin swabs are nice, I was a cna for over 20 years so am very familiar with them. thanks again and I'm so glad everyone is doing well

julie