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I was taking medication that was time released and the doctor had to write a new prescription for something that was not.....which meant i now take 3 crushed pills instead of 1 non crushed time released pill. Also some pills like Allegra and other allergy medications are time released but I know that claritin has a liquid childrens form but has an adult dosage written on the label. If you are not sure ask your doctor or pharmacist.

I crush mine or take liquid forms of them....... Now if I get sick and go to my primary physician I ask him to make sure whatever he has to give me be liquid or crushable. It is a pain however it is something my lap band doctor told me I had to do so, I just do it. I think it just depends on your doctor...it seems that many different doctors have different ways of doing things.

Hi Beth, I am still learning all of this myself. I had my surgery on 3/23/06 and I just had my 3rd adjustment yesterday. I have lost 42 pounds from March to the beginning of June and then everything stopped however, now that I got another adjustment I have lots of restriction and I think this is gonna work for me. I have enjoyed this forum because it helps to know that some of the things that you are going through, some others are going through the same things.......and I think alot of us have the same goal and that is to be comfortable in our own skin and to be healthier!......that is my goal anyway! If I can be of any help just let me know! Good Luck with your lab band! Terri

Thankyou everyone for the support. I went today for my 3rd adjustment and I think this is gonna be the one that helps. My doctor said that it was really tight and he said maybe even too tight but he wants me on liquids for 2 weeks to see how it does this tight. I am excited because I drank a low carb slimfast shake about 1 hour ago and it took me along time to drink it and I am still full from it. I am feeling better about this already. Thanks again...........I love this forum it feel like family here!!

I received my band on March 23, I was doing great lost 42 pounds then all of a sudden I was at a major stand still. I have had 2 adjustments and still no weight loss. My doctor tells me it is still not where it should be and I am having another adjustment next week. I am worried that I am eating out of stress and what if the adjustments don't help.....i am in panic mode right now and I just need to know if anyone else has felt like this and will this fear calm down once my band is filled to where it needs to be.

Hi, I had to do the 6 mo. consultations with my Primary care physician also......and guess what..........I had a difficult time trying to stay on a diet because all I could think is that i have been there done this and I am now looking for the big gun..........so, no, I did not lose weight I gained.....and I was afraid they were not going to approve me ........but shortly after everything was sent to them I was approved and had my surgery on March 23rd.............. I tried to just maintain my weight but did gain some during the 6 mo.... i think part of it was due to stress not knowing if I was actually going to get approved.......Hang in there and the 6 mo. will go by fast.......they did for me!!!! Good Luck!

I was banded on March 23rd and had my first fill on May 17th...only.75 cc in a band that holds more than 5 ccs according to my doctor. After surgery I had alot of restriction and then it went away but it was time for my first fill. Since the fill it really hasn't helped but I am scheduled for another fill June 14th.......my doctor starts out slow.....so, I hope this second fill helps alot more.

I think exercise makes a huge difference for me. I go to Curves 3 to 4 times a week and I love it. There are about 6 of us who go at a specific time and those who knew I had surgery have been a huge support for me. I feel like I have accomplished something when I walk out the door and it is a good feeling.

I also read the book a few years ago and that book almost made me come undone!!!!.........It depressed me but I couldn't put it down. Just when you thought it couldn't get any more depressing it did . It was an emotionally hard book to read but a book you can't put down because something in you just has to know what happened next.

vinesqueen, Thankyou very very much........that was exactly what I needed!!!!!!!! Thanks for the help!!!!

Does anyone know of a good web site for finding nutritional info. on foods.....calories and protein. I would appreciate any help. Thanks!

Good Idea!!!!!!!

Theresa, Have you had a fill and if so can you have more and maybe that would make a difference. I have only had my band for 2 and1/2 weeks so I am sill new at all of this. Maybe having a fill would help motivate you. Good Luck with everything.