SHARONCRIST1955

I like the Whey protein drink Chocolate is the best. Mix it up with 8 ounces of 1% milk or water. I have seen it at Costco. But it is also at Walmarts in the Pharmacy along where the vitamins and slim fast is. It comes in a big gallon container. If you have to drink weight loss drink. Try Kirkland brand instead of Slim Fast. Kirland brand cost less. I was told by the Nurse who works in my surgeon's office.

I am so glad you are on the website. So happy that you decided to go with the Lapband surgery.

I went for my first fill on April 29th. I don't feel like I have lost any weight. But I felt that way before I went for my first fill. I am not below the 200 mark. My next fill is June 2nd. I don't know if I should call the Dr. and look stupid. All of this is new to me. :thumbup:

I tried Tamale pie the other day. Everything is going down ok for now. I went to a restaurant and mad the mistake of drinking a pepsi. I got sick. I did not eat for an hour. The dr told me not to drink liquids when I am eating. So I have been consentraing on not drinking anything with my meals. When did you have your surgery?

Has anyone ever gotten sick. In the last few days I have vomited. I know it has been eating too fast. I think the pieces of chicken I ate were too big. I just want to know if anyone has experienced this before.

Ihad my surgery on March 17th. I thought I would just try to eat out. I had chicken made a mistake but had a pepsi. Had a gulping attack from dirinking Pepsi. Then I got real sick. Wow. I certainly wont do that one again. This was just me. But I wont do that one again.

I ate real fast last night and scared myself. Thought I was going to choke I stopped and relaxed until the feeling went away. Has this happened to anyone?

Hi everyone, How does it feel when you are full? I am confused. I am feeling like I am full in my chest is that normal? I just want to make sure it is the right feeling.

Hi everyone I got to go off my glucophage today. I am so happy.

Hi everyone I went in for my first fill today. I thought this was going to be horrible. What a breeze. I can do this. I am on liquids for 2 days. I can hardly wait to eat solids again. This is my Dr say chicken, turkey, fish, and veggies no starch as of yet. Actually I dont know if I want any starches.

I went to the seminar and I know they are not all the same. But the Dr's who did them in Boise Idaho were great. It was Dr. Robert Cahn and Dr. Anderson. Very imformative. Such a great question and answer period. He answered questions for about an 1 afterwards. Even people went up to them afterwards.

My name is Sharon I am on Glucophage too. I am also on 1000mg 2 times a day. I will not be taking mine today or tomarrow until I can get back with my Dr. on Thursday to see what she wants me to do. All the rest of my medications are gel caps I think they will desolve ok. I have read that many have not taken there Glucophage pills.

I am so afraid that I will not lose weight. I know that I have put on a couple of pounds since my weight. I was swollen in the beginning but now I have just put it on. I have been trying so hard. My first fill is April 29, 2008l.

I have been banded for about 6 weeks. It gives you a new excitement. Or at least it has been for me. Once you start loosing it is great. I have a state of mind. Is this really worth eating or is it more important to lose weight. Congragulations Michigan for being approved. Remember everyone here is to support you and your decision. When I get discouraged I come here and read some ot the posts.

I can tell you I have Diabetic Neuropathy in my hands and leg from my knees down to my toes. Mine has not improved with the surgery. I am hoping that it will with time. I am not off of any of my medication. My Dr. wont take me off of anything until I reach at least 120 lbs. So I guess I will have to wait. Although my blood Sugars have improved in the last 5 weeks since my surgery.

I am really hoping someone will reply. I wont have my first fill until April 29, 2008. Has anyone gained any weight between there surgery and there first fill? How long did it take after your first fill to lose any weight? If so how much?

Cindy, Doi they have a fill censter in Twin Falls I live in Jerome Idaho. How far is Pocotello fromTwin Falls. I had my surgery done on March 17, 2008 in Boise, Idaho. My surgery was done by Dr. Robert Cahn.

Snuffy Congragulations. What part of Michigan are you from. I am originally from Michigan. The town I was from was East Detroit better know as now Eastpointe. I had my surgery on March 17, 2008 I am really feeling great. I had sleep apnea am also a Diabetic.time will go by fast when your approved. I went on Weight watchers. I also visited with a dietician, visited a physh Dr. and that was about it.

Hi my name is Sharon, I had my surgery on March 17, 2008. I am monitoring my blood sugars quite often since my Lap Band. I have been put on a sliding scale of Novolog, and 25 units of Lantus. I do believe I will be off my insulin soon. I am also on Metformin and 2 different b/p meds, Cholesterol meds. So I am fairly new with the insulin going down. Blood Sugars have been running great since I have had the surgery. Before my surgery I was running in 400/500. Just an accident waiting to happen. So glad I feel better.

I am on alot of medications. They havent taken me off any as of yet. I am visiting my PMD every couple of weeks. I take insulin for Diabetes I am still on that but I am taking a drastic lower amount. which is really great to me.

I am sorry if I offended anyone who had there surgery done in Mexico. When I was at the info. meeting in Boise Idaho there was a person that had theres done in Mexico it was really giving her a bad time. She asked the Dr. if he could work on her. He told her no she would have to go to the Surgeon back in Mexico. I am so glad there was success in having there surgery done in Mexico. I know that if I would have complications with my lapband I would like to be as close to my Dr. office. I applaud everyone who has had this surgery. You get a new lease on life. :thumbup:

I have a question. It may kind of sound stupid. I havent had my first fill as of yet and I wont have one until April 29, 2008. When you say restriction does that mean you lose more weight? I am trying to be more aware of that I am full. Is there anyone that is a diabetic? Does anyone have gastrophoresis?I believe it is from having Blood Sugars out of control and it effects your stomach and causes alot of acid in your stomach.

Hi mom2jj welcome abord. Congragulations on your lapband. I am in love with my lapband. Actually it is my second love my first one is my husband.

I always wondered why you couldnt drink through a straw. Thank you for letting me know why

Congragulations size 14. That is my goal too.