tmfritts
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Hi! No chewing gum I think is mainly due to it possibly getting stuck if you swallow it. My doctor has had to go in after swallowed gum too! Not something I want to risk!! Maybe the long-term banders at your local support group are at goal and might not be filled!! I don't want to chance getting gum stuck! Having food stuck is bad enough until it goes down by itself, but to have to have surgery to have something removed!! dont' want that! Terri
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Hi! I have not had this problem, but heard that it could possibly be because you have too much of a fill. Good luck! I would also call your doctor and get his/her opinion! Terri
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new here and confused,did i waste my $$$
tmfritts replied to doingit4me's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi there!! I would have to agree with the others who have replied - I have found very few who have regretted getting banded. Yes, we are impatient and wish we could lose weight quicker, but I don't know anyone who would give up their band!! Come into the chatroom and talk to everybody in there! It's great support! I was banded 5/22 and am still learning about what I can and can't do with the band! You can take away lots of things in my life - but don't take away my band!! :biggrin2: Terri -
Please help me to get re-motivated....
tmfritts replied to kittykoo's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Kittykoo - I am so sorry for your loss. I was logging in on my way to the chatroom and your story caught my eye. I can't even imagine what you are going through, but know that you do not have to go through the weight loss alone. We are all here for you. The fact that you are stopping yourself before it gets to be a real problem is a tribute to your strength. Don't sweat the small stuff (like gaining 10 pounds) In the scheme of things, 10 pounds is not important. The fact that you have decided to do something about it is great! Come into the chat room where you will find a lot of support and love and understanding. Good luck in your journey - and come visit us in lapband chat! Terri -
Flu and Lap Band & Coffee and Lap Band
tmfritts replied to DD3's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
This is a great question!! I was wondering what to do if I ever get the flu and am vomiting!! Now I know to call my doctor immediately. Thanks!! Terri -
Hi nina! I haven't seen you in the chat room in a long time and was wondering how you are doing?!! I asked about you today and everyone said you were in earlier!
Just wanted to say Hi!!
xxoo Terri
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Thank you for my great picture for my profile!
xxoo
It is always a pleasure having you in the chatroom!
Terri
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Hi gail - great picture of you in here!!
Hey - just want to check - are you mad at me for some reason? Last night in the chat room I tried a few times to talk to you and you either ignored me or went into another room!
Just wanted to make sure i didn't do anything to offend you! I don't think so, but want to make sure. I'm a little neurotic and just want to see if all is okay! Last night was weird in the chatroom - lots of people in different rooms!
xxoo
Terri
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Hi there!!
I'm sorry - but i have to cancel this Friday. My daughter (oldest) is going through a tough time right now, so i might need to be there for her and would hate to cancel at the last minute.
I'm sure you have heard on the news about that university of miami student who was murdered over the 4th of july.
Well he's from woodland hills and was a good friend of Shannons and she is having a hard time dealing with it.
Sorry - maybe next Friday? or coffee over the weekend?
Terri
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Hi nina! read your blog! don't worry about taking a step backwards because you are doing a great job! everyone has slip ups - don't beat yourself up over it. just pick yourself up and start going forward again. You can do it!!! and we are all here for you!
xxoo
Terri
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JORGE - DO NOT GIVE UP!!! Call your doctor TODAY and make an appointment for a fill!! The band is not magic - you do have to work at it! Use it as the tool it was meant to be - get a fill - get some restriction, then follow a sensible diet and you will be successful!!! You can do it!! We are all here for you!!! We are all on this journey together - take it one day at a time! Let us know!! PICK UP THE PHONE NOW AND CALL - DO THIS FOR YOURSELF!!!! Terri :thumbup:
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I've got HIVES really bad....HELP!!!
tmfritts replied to rcoleband's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi! I also have had hives - (not since being banded) and found a terrific anti-itch cream suggested by my allergist - it is called Sarna. You can find it at the pharmacy - it is over the counter and really helped with the itching. I also take xyzel once every day and have not had an outbreak of hives. Good luck to you - get Sarna - it really does help when no other cream did for me! Terri -
Hi phyllis - my dh and i are going away tonight for our anniversary, so i won't be on-line (already starting to shake from withdrawal!!!).
Just wanted to let you know that i lost weight this morning - 204 - yeah - and won't weigh again until july 3rd! i might have to hide the scale!!!
I will talk to you tomorrow -
xxoo
Terri
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Wow Val - what great weight loss!!! I am just beginning the journey 5/22 and had my first fill on Wednesday with Dr. Paya. It is wonderful to hear success stories like yours! I agree, Dr. Paya has been terrific! Terri - good luck with your last 25!
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Thanks Tsunami for the information! You make so much sense. So many people think the band will be the miracle! You also have to work at it to loose weight. I am a slow looser - but am thrilled that I have lost weight and know I have to work at it to loose more. I will definitely get the book you recommended. I am a patient of Mark Paya and have had absolutely no problems. I find him and his staff to be terrific! For those blaming the doctor - don't assume that it is always the doctor's fault for the lack of success - you have to work at it! Terri