Brockbabe82

Excellent article!!!! ITs 100 % the truth!

I think it definitely won't hurt to have more documentation from your pcp! I have found the more documentation, the better! Good luck to you! I hope to see you banded very soon!

I think starting healthier lifes younger will only lead to positive affects! ou see it so much on here where people say I wish I could have done this when I was younger, if only the oppertunity was there. We have the advantage of not having to say that. I am so glad there is such a supportive group of people on here, at any age! Keep up the good work all!

I do hope that everything turns out better for you. You seem to be postitive which is very important! Keep your head up and remember we are all here for support! Keep us posted!

You definitely need to get back to your doctor! Ask for a fluro fill where they can see exactly what your restriction is! This a terrible time but dont lose hope. Remember you are your healths advocate, so fight to get some answers! Sending you well wishes and healthy vibes! Keep your head up and the rest of us posted.

Congrats on the start of a happier and healthier you!:thumbdown:

Congrats on the start of a happier and healthier you!

Congrats on the start of a happier healthier you!

I'm so sorry this happened toyou. I do hope, however that your doctor will approve you to get rebanded! Sending you positive vibes and keeping you in my prayers!

Walk, walk, walk. Also Gas X strips will be your best friend. Grab a box, they are really cheap at places like walmart. Good luck and congrats on being banded.

Definitely flinstone vitamins, I do not know how people take the other chewable, they make me sick just thinking about them.lol Almost forgot, they have liquid vitamins at most pharmacys as well. Good luck

Consider yourself lucky. most people have nothing in their band until 6-8 weeks after surgery. Imagine having to go through bandster hell for that long!lol Anywhoo good luck to you.

Congrats, its an exciting time, enjoy it. You said you went to Mercy hospital, what state are you from?

I'm so excited for you!!!!

If this persists I would call my pcp and get an appt. Maybe strep throat? Remember your immune system is down after surgery.Feel better soon!

I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep me posted on your date and such. If you have any questions or need any advice feel free to ask, or email me! YAH!!!!!!!! :thumbup::smile2::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I am unsure of what he will need. But I wish you luck and will keep you in my prayers!

Are you coughing with your cold? You could have pulled a muscle when coughing. I hope you feel better soon! Sending healthy vibes your way!

I would make sure you are eating smallllllllllll bites and chewing slowly. If you are still experiencing problems after that then I would call your doc and get a slight unfill, you could perhaps be too tight. Good luck to you! I hope everything gets better.

To start things off I will start witht the water thing. Try crystal light. That is my best friend, 5 calories and it is delicious. The problem with drinking fruit juice is it has a great deal of sugar, and carbs, basically empty calories. You can find many in light which is useful. You want to be careful because you do not want to drink all of your calories. Next you are probably more tight in the morning as most are because your stomach has not been working all night. Basically you need to wake your stomach up. Try yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, something with protein. You are eating things that are easy to go down which leads to the problem of having our stomachs be "asleep". You should be trying things that are high in protein. Next you said yourself that you are eating things that are bad and high in salt, avoid that. You will not lose weight if that is all you are eating. Get in with a nutritionist, meet with your surgeon, but avoid things with empty calories. Also you said you are eating mostly between 5-8 pm. Studies show this is unhealty because your metabolism slows at night. Try and stop eating by 5 or 6 pm at night, not always possible, I know. Lastly, stay positive. You have been successful thus far and deserve to enjoy this period in your life. Keep your head up and ood luck.

Head hunter, got it exactly right! Maybe your surgeon did it as a percaution to see if your liver would be difficult during your lapband surgery. Anywhoo, hope you get your answer soon.

I'll keep you in my prayers!

Stay positive! If you are following all the rules of the band and you are still not losing anything then why not another fill? See a nutritionist, do the 5 day pouch test ( google it for details), try a liquid diet for a couple of days. Are you exercising? These are all things you should be looking at. Talk to your doc, they may be able to give you more advice.

any news? sending you positive vibes