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oops I forgot.. the pain in your shoulder IS gas. The doctor should have prepared you for it. I am sorry he didn't.

It sounds like it could be gas. I still get gas after I eat. Try the GasX strips. I find if I bend over from a siting position I burp easily. Try walking a bit too when that happens. Ask your doctor if he thinks it could be gas. Hope you feel better soon.

I have a "Jenny Craig" digital scale that I bought about 4 years ago, one of the many times I was on their program. It is within a 1/2 pound of my doctor. It is not too bad.

My Doctor wants 64 grams. I told him I was getting about 50 and he said it was pretty good. He said protein is needed for the healing process. Good luck with your surgery!

No, sorry you still have the affects of anesthesia. You will be groggy. My surgery center would not let you take a cab home either. Hope you are able to find some help. Good luck.

I learned the hard way myself! My own sons were against it. The are better now that they see me losing. I did not tell my own Mother because I knew she would be judgmental. I know my best friend would be supportive and she was. But outside of my kids and BF I told no one. Someone had posted that they told everyone that she had a hernia operation. I thought that was a good idea and that is what I did. You must do what is right for you. Don't listen to them! Good luck!

You are doing fantastic!!! Keep up the good work!!

LOL ! That is funny! Now I admit I can't spell but I am not a DDS. I sure would not like to go to that dentist!! (still laughing)

I applaud you for living your faith. Most of us make excuses for the "hard stuff" (myself included). I am not Muslim so I do not know your fasting rule but couldn't you at least have some water during the day? Maybe cut back from the norm to honor your beliefs but have a few glasses during the day to stay hydrated. With the band I just think it might be safer.

Hay, I forgave her a long time ago. I think she got the point and said so previously. I am upset with all the other people saying that it is no big deal to use the word "retard". That's where I am coming from. I have seen a 7 year old bullied and taunted by that word. It is as bad as the N word to that child. Delete the thread I am sick of grown woman being ignorant. Perhaps if it was their loved one being abused they would think differently. Hope you never have to go through it. YES DELETE IT.

Been there and done that. I had to get a new phone and I made sure I had insurance on the new one. They are way too expensive not to have it. Hope things get better!

Move the thread to a Rant if you want.

Rediculous! Standing up for ignorance is rediculous ????????? OMG !

I have no idea where mine is. I think it might be mid way between my chest and stomach but not sure. I will ask the doctor when I go for my post op appointment next week. Where ever it is it does not stick out. I guess that's good.

I am so sorry you have to go through this. I was devastated when my adult son's did not support this. They were the first to criticize my weight. The have now started to come around after I lost 22 lbs. They were wrong as your husband and Mom are, that it is the easy way out! As everyone will tell you it is a tool to help you lose weight. You will still have to do the work, however, it is a great tool!

The character House, is supposed to be a brilliant ass of a doctor. That is the point of the show. He pre-judges everyone. Sometimes he is right and sometimes he is wrong. In this case if I am not mistaken he was proved Wrong! I am sure Hugh Laurie so nothing like his character. Unfortunately you are right there are many real people who think this way.

I am very happy for you! First you should be proud of what you have accomplished! You will be an inspiration to people. I hope we can get the article through the internet.

Thanks! I will be there early tomorrow!!

I was banded on 8/22/08 and have lost 20 lbs pre & post total. I was on two BP meds and on Monday was very light headed and dizzy. I took my BP and it was very low 90/58. I called my doctor and he said go off the meds but check by BP 2 times a day. Yesterday and today I have had readings of a normal person!!! I am still on liquids and the doc said it may go up again once I start food. I need to keep an eye on it. If it starts getting too high he will start the meds again. He feels pretty confident that once I lose all my weight I will not need them at all.

REALLY, not to a child who has been branded and teased as being a Retard!! They know they are different and feel pain when verbally abused. Hopefully you will never have to dry the eyes of a 7 year old, several times a week and try to explain why people are so mean! Same feeling as someone verbally abusing an overweigh person daily by calling them names. It is not acceptable. You can rant on about this but I am done responding to ignorance.

While I had no problem getting up from my bed after surgery I would imagine that getting up from the floor will be very difficult. Good luck with your surgery!

I actually went through California Bariatrics and they sent me to Dr. Liu. My insurance paid for it and CA Bariatrics did all the leg work. If you have questions you can call them at 562 924 3301 and ask for Brandon. He or possibly Michele can answer your questions. Tell them Diane from Apple Valley suggested you call. Michelle was great working things out with the insurance company. (they do have an 800 # but I miss placed it) Good Luck! Let me know how you make out.

Agreed we should all accept her apology but lets face it the second one was great until she added the word HOWEVER. That being said I am sure she is sorry.

the word should be PLACE no please.. can't type

The " N " word has been used for 100 years but it has not please in our vocabulary.