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Agava.. Its a natural sweetner, kinda like honey, but runnier. My kids like it and it can be put in anything from cereal to coffee... I get mine at Whole Foods. Its in the bulk area for honey and peanut butter.... Its not as sweet as honey, but it might very well solve your headaches from fake sugar...

Louisiana forum pretty quiet, so I was wondering if anyone has dealt with them and Dr. Richardson??? Thanks! Lori

Well, his education looks good, but I really can't find much about him beyond that. I ABSOLUTELY do not want to do b y-pass, but I have over 100 pounds to lose, about 140 i think, and I don't want to be pushed and nagged into something other than banding. At this point losing 72% of 140 lbs would be great. What was his pre-op diets requirements? Liquid diet, etc??? Any and all info would be great!! i attend the seminar on April 29th and its a no brainer with my insurance(mho), so I am hoping to have surgery in June, no later than July. Yup, I am ready to just be overweight instead of OBESE, lol:thumbup:

So I am just starting the process for the band. I was wondering where are the fill ports at and how painful is it? I am wuss at best with needles.... And what does restriction feel like? How do you know if its too much or not enough? Thanks for answering all my silly ???s Lori

Well, you would think by this stage of my life, i would be over the needle wussies, but oh well.. While it doesn't sound like best of things, but definately not the worst either. Thats a relief. Thank you so much for all your advice... Lori

So I am new here, and am reading everything!! I know this decision is right for me, so now I just want tons of info.... How is the band chosen that will be placed? I see different sizes and namebrands. Is it the dr. preference, are we the patient suppose to choose? Does it matter on what size we are pre-op which size is put in? Thanks!

About 3 lbs. I had a hysterectomy about 2 years ago for adenomyosis, which is internal endometriousis (sp?) Anyways, my advice? Hysterectomy? Everyone should have one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had a partial, so I get all of the side shows every month, just no grand finale. And I will go through regular menopause (darn it!) when its my time... I had my hysto when I was 33. Not a moment regret, but my family was complete....

Hey y'all, I am just starting the process to get banded, probably in the next 2-3 months and I have came across this board. I love it here!!!! Its great reading about others in similar situations instead of some skinny doctor telling me not to eat so much!!! Be forewarned, I ask TONS of questions, you will be hearing from me frequently......

Ook so it is stupid.. But if I was you, I would enjoy myself immensely eating all that you want, kinda like one last hooray before dieting and not eating that much ever again..... Use it as an opportunity to say good-bye..

Hello all!! Am new to the boards and just starting the process to get banded. I am a BIG girl that keeps getting bigger (darn that Krispy Kreme addiction). Anyways, I have been referred to Dr. William Richardson at Oschner. Anyone know or heard anything about him?