Teacher07

Nean I am pretty sure we all mean "accidentally" swallow gum.

Protein shakers with the shaker ball, protein shakes (GNC PROPERFORMANCE), 1/2 cup containers and a tape measure to keep you in check when you think the scale is stuck:)

My doctor just said if you swallow your gum to call right away. He doesn't suggest chewing it if you can! I chew gum all the time though.

No that isn't an issue at all! No worries, I am sure they have dealt with way worse!

I wouldn't worry! I am guessing you just have small nerve that for some reason it is just now started to reconnect and you are feeling the firing sensation of the nerve which causes a tingly feeling. I cut through my nerve in my finger and it took about 5 years to come back! Weird I know!

Well, I also had no real problems quitting before surgery because i REALLY wanted to have the surgery done and my doctor takes your blood the day before to make sure that you haven't been smoking. Anyways, about 6 months after surgery I started again......uhhh I know right! So I also bought the book mentioned in the post above but haven't gotten around to reading it. I did however, start on Wellbutrin (antidepressant) that I had taken in 06 to stop smoking. It really helps because after a few days of being on it, it changes the way it tastes ALOT! Great side effect is weight loss:) I would look into Chantix and Wellbutrin to see which one might be helpful for you! Best of luck!

I couldn't tell you! I was never lucky enough to have no appetite. I would say just count your blessings and go with it!

I hiccup at all different times. It all started after the band. Slight side effect!

I wear a bracelet and refuse to take it off. After the first week I didn't even realize it is there anymore. I never take it off, even when I shower.

I don't mean to be the negative poster but sweetheart that is life! This is something you are going to have to deal with and the person who ultimately makes your decisions is you. If you can't handle hearing about food what on earth are you going to do when it is right infront of you? People aren't necessarily trying to be hurtful its just that alot of social things and conversations revolve around food, if it didn't half of us wouldn't have needed the surgery in the first place. I do wish you much inner strength and courage to be strong, don't let words of others make your tummy grumble!

My band is really tight so sometimes if I drink something too fast it doesn't go anywhere. I picture it to be like a small funnel in my stomach and if I pour to fast it will flood over. I wouldn't say you are "stuck" because liquids will eventually pass through but I would pass on the strawberry.

I had my surgery over a year ago and I still suffer from being cold ALL the time! I wish I could tell you that it stopped for me but it never has.

I had just the opposite happen. I missed mine for the next two months. The same explanation was given that surgery or trauma to the body really messes up your cycle.

Your doctor is trained to feel your port. They have many tricks moving you around to feel your port. Trust me you will feel it in time.

You really should read your own post. Would you have eaten this little a few months ago? Just because you ate a piece of Cheesecake doesn't mean you blew anything. It should not become a regular habit but it's really nothing to get worked up about. Life isn't always perfect and neither are we. I am glad you are conscious of your choices but you really are being too hard on yourself.