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onthegulf

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  1. I was banded 4/29, 1st fill will be 5/29. I am traveling to Russia in July and will stay for one year. If you have had a fill anywhere outside the USA please share any information such as, doctors name, phone, address, cost, successful or not, so that anyone planing on going to a different country may b enefit from your information. Please list the country name in the title of your replies. Got fill will travel
  2. I was banded four days ago. Seems that everyday I have :frown: diarrhea at least 4-5 times per day and at night, when lying down, get reflux coming up my throat into the mouth. Is this normal ? Drinking decaf tea, water, bullion, and sugar free jello.
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    1976 me and Clint

    From the album: Then and Now

  4. Hi, My name is Joe. I was banded on 4/29/08 in St Petersburg FL. I have tossed the idea around for a year, and finally made the decision a few months ago to follow thru. My surgeon was Dr Rehnke and it was performed at Palms of Pasadena Hospital. I am 55 and have a 4-1/2 year old daughter that I would like to be around for, so that was my big motivator to have it done. When I told her that I was having the surgery, she said, dad, I hope you don't lose your fat arm, it's a comfortable pillow for me. From the day that I started the Protein drinks until surgery, I have lost around 30lbs.
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    Banded on 4/29/08

    Thank you. I live in St Pete Beach and Tampa General Hospital as you know, is across the bay. Since I moved here from Tampa, I hardley ever go over the bridge anymore. My doctor's office is only five minutes away. It's nice to be able to exchange ideas and stories with others who have gone through the procedure already. Joe
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    Banded on 4/29/08

    I was on some sort of protein powder diet, not optifast. It was effective, as I lost 20lbs in two weeks. Good luck on your surgery 5/9.
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    Banded on 4/29/08

    I am still struggling with the clear liquids. I wish I could have some cheese too.
  8. I was on someother kind of pre-op powder mix from the initial surgeon I was with, but it worked and I lost 20lbs, then cheated a bit because surgery was postponed. Right now I am down about 40lbs. Having problems with gas in the belly. Be sure to use Mallox Plus or Gas-X, because regular Malox doesn't have simethicone. Good luck

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    1978 Less weight and brown hair

    From the album: Then and Now

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    Then and Now

    I am hoping this journey will take my body back to the way it used to be.

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