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BTW your scars look great and well healed for surgery on 7/17.

I was also amazed by my scars. I don't think anyone told me anything. Mine are worse than yours. My port incision became infected so it is much wider. The other ones are still red. I was surprised there are so many. I thought there would be only one or two. Oh well I don't ever see myself wearing a bikini in this lifetime. Hopefully they will fade with time.

Wahoo!!! for you. Can't wait to reach onderland. I know you have worked hard for it so enjoy it. Congrats.

I love and do not have any problems with shrimp. Now chicken is another story. I am sure I had shrimp a month out. It is one of my favorite. Every one is diffrent and you may not have problems. Just chew,chew, chew. Good luck

Oh I forgot to say the heating pad is also very helpful and yess I did take a shower on day 2. Makes you feel human again. Good luck.

Day 2 was the worse for me. I mostly took pain med and slept . I think it took a wk or more for me to feel better. Hang in there. Walking around the house between naps keeps the gas moving. I was really miserable on day 2. Then it is uphill. Everyone is diffrent. I took the gas x strips for several days then off and on for a few weeks.

Most people report only PBing the chunk of food that was stuck. When this happens to me I loose my entire meal and then remarkable I am not hungry for at least 4hrs. I like most others find this with real protein. Chicken, pork and some fish. I don't seem to have problems with mixed foods like casseroles, enchiladas, chili, tacos, I love a good grilled pork chop or chicken breast. I don't think I can chew long enough or eat slowly enough to keep these down at this time.

Where did you find the sf strawberry instant breakfast? I can only find Cho.

Looks like we are all three viewing this thread. Hello ladies.

I know that Pangburn had a support group, but he is leaving too. I am sorry to hear about your reflux. I had the hardest time with his office staff. More about that later. I have searched and found some people from this area, but they were old posts and the people did not respond when I tried to contact them. Like from 2005 guess by now they have moved on. Maybe I can call you later on this week.

The support group sounds wonderful. Do you know anyone else here who would like to come? Did you ever have restriction? I have a 14cc band and have 5cc in it right now. I have learned most of what I know from this site. The nutritionist he sent everyone to gave me a booklet of information. His staff offered me the same booklet. The meeting with the nutritionist was basically going over the booklet. He never spent more than a min. in the exam room. I had to go every week for awhile because my port incision got infected. Thank God it healed up before he left. The nutrition consult was only 35 dollars at the new medical center and would probably be worth it for you. Maybe you could get your MD to refer you or when you decide on a fill doc. Think about the support group and let me know.

Dr. Hsu is charging 150 cash for fills and I don't know if my ins. will pay for it. They don't file on ins. I have to send in the paperwork. I wanted to use the center you mentioned, but at the time they didn't take my ins. I am on Cigna now and could use them. Congrats. on the wt loss, give me some tips. I have lost 30 lbs and am at a stand still for several wks. Yes I think that center and all the support they offer would be better. I just heard such good things about Dr. Hahn and did not know that he was leaving when I had this done. They did not offer much follow up support. I have called the nutritionist one time since I had the band. I guess they would be available if needed and Dr. Hahn did have a support group that met once a month. I never got to go. I am going to ask if they are going to start up one now that Dr. Hsu is taking over. Did you have a good experience with Dr. Hahn? Thanks for posting. I just had my 2nd fill so I guess I have a ways to go for restriction.

I was banded May 15 by Dr. Hahn. I also live in Orange. Dr. Hsu took over for Dr. Hahn. I had a fill from him on Monday. He is seeing pts. in Groves ,building in front of Renazant Hosp. I had wondered if there were any others in my area. Do you know if there are any support groups here. I really liked Dr. Hsu. He spent alot of time explaining about fills and he was very good doing the fill. Kim is his nurse. She worked for Dr. Hahn. I think they had a list of other docs that would see Dr. Hahn's pts. Anyways good to chat with you. Good luck to you.

No. Did not have to stop Plavix for fill.

You should be able to find liquid Tylenol at Walmart or any other pharmacy.

I got banded on May 15 and have lost 30 lbs. ,without restriction. I agree with everyone else. The band is only a tool and you have to be commited to use it. I advise you to do your research. Read the good,the bad , and the ugly on this board. There are lots of successful stories and some horror stories. Most of us have been on a diet on and off all our lives. (losing weight only to gain back more) This was one of the last resorts for me. So far, I wish I had done this yrs. ago. Maybe I would have saved myself from diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. I am looking forward to feeling better and getting off most of my expensive meds. I can think of a lot better ways to spend my money. I wish you luck with whatever you decide. PS : you may want to develop a thick skin for people who make rude and flip comments to you.

Speaking of coffee. I love to get the iced coffee at Mc Donald's. I get the sugar free vanilla. It is so refreshing and less than 2 bucks.

I am 53 and had the band surgery on May15th. Before surgery, I was hurting somewhere every day ,and having to take something for pain. I just realized a few days ago that I had trouble remembering the last time I had taken even plain Tylenol. I have lost 30 lbs, and knock on wood don't have the pain I was having before surgery. Good luck to you.

No. I did have to stop the plavix and also my asprin for a week before surgery. The surgeon wanted to stopped the meds for a few wks. after surgery, but my cardioligist was not in agreement so I started back a few days after surgery. The surgeon also put me on cytotec with the asprin now. So another pill to take. Just what I need.

I take plavix and had a fill. No problem.

The 1st 2 or 3 days are the worst. Day 2, I mostly took my pain meds and slept. I was really uncomfortable when awake. I think it was mostly the gas. Just take the pain meds when you need to and just wait for it to get better. Everyone is diffrent. Good luck to you.

I take 2 Flintstone gummie vits. They are not bad.