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I'd love to do that but I've had no luck getting the staff at this office to do anything! It took 3 weeks for them to even order my tests and then only because I went to the office and told them I needed it done asap because I couldn't eat anything without throwing up.

I'd love to do that but I've had no luck getting the staff at this office to do anything! It took 3 weeks for them to even order my tests and then only because I went to the office and told them I needed it done asap because I couldn't eat anything without throwing up.

I have been throwing up almost everything I eat for a few months, even soft food. No heartburn, no acid reflux at all. I also have spurs on the vertebrae in my neck pushing against my esophagus. She gave me a script for Prilosec and was instructed to see her in 3 weeks. I've had lots of problems with this doctor (I've actually never met her yet....dealing with nurse practitioner). When the anaesthesiologist asked me questions he told me that I had acid reflux and I told him I didn't. He said this doctor had that down as what was wrong with me. I'm really confused.

I had an endoscopy today and was told I had gas pockets above my band which was causing all kinds of issues for me. I can't find anything online about this. Help!! I might know more about this if my doctor had told ME anything after the procedure. But no of course not, she only talked to my hubby and I love him very much but he really doesn't understand any medical stuff. He also said she didn't even give him time to ask questions and he only talked to her on the phone, she didn't even go out to talk to him after it was done!! Anyway, anyone know anything about this??

I had my lapband done in June 2009. Almost 3 years! My problem is that over the last year I've had some major health problems and have gained back 54 pounds!!! I've had 2 surgeries in that time. Both were for cyst removals, one on my breast (major yuck!!) and one on my shoulder. Both took quiet a while to heal and I wasn't able to exercise while healing. I've also had severe back problems during this time. I'm having an MRI done tomorrow and nerve induction tests done next week. They think I have Degenerative Disc Disease and pinched nerves. I have to say that during the surgeries I couldn't cook for myself and my husband did feed me but mostly Soups. It was things that I could have but not what I should've ate all the time but I wasn't in any shape to argue. I can cook now I just have to try to hurry because my back hurts so much. I'm eating what I'm supposed to but it's still hard to lose. I miss my elliptical!! Anyway, since it's so hard for me to do exercise, what suggestions do y'all have? I really want to lose this weight I've regained and it's driving me nuts!!

Thanks for the suggestion about aquatic exercises. I'm going to try to sweet talk the hubby into buying me a pool. Our county closed down all the public pools due to budget cuts so I'd have to get one. Maybe an above ground one wouldn't be too bad, I'll check into that. I take Neurotin 300 mg. I'm supposed to take 5 a day but I just can't do that. They make me so sleepy, I'm really susceptible to anything that makes you sleepy. I have Lortab but try not to take them at all. I usually take 2 Neurotin at bedtime but occasionally I have to take an extra one during the day. Thanks again!

I was wondering about the pool myself. We don't have a pool and the county has closed down the pools where I live due to budget cuts Maybe I can get my hubby to buy me a pool! I take Neurotin every night. I'm supposed to take 1600 mg a day but I don't do that..heck I have to be awake sometime! lol I take 2 neurotin at night and try not to ever take anymore than that although sometimes I do have to take 1 during the day for my back pain. I'm wondering about changing to Lyrica to see if that helps. I'll have to ask my doctor. Thanks for the pool suggestion, I'll work on my hubby

Thanks! I've been walking but after I walk 2 or 3 days I have a lot of pain and can't walk for 4 or 5 days. I have another appointment soon so I'll just keep trying. Thanks again!

Does anyone have Peripheral Neuropathy and exercise? Been trying to figure out the best exercises with this. I have extreme back and leg pain after exercising and was curious if anyone had found a good exercise routine for this? My doctors tell me to keep trying and to do yoga but so far we haven't figured out a good thing to do. Any help would be appreciated!

Just use the frozen turkey meatballs (or homemade if I have time) and use sugar free grape or apple jelly and sugarfree bbq sauce. They are awesome and much lower in carbs. I make homemade turkey meatballs with package of ground turkey, 2 eggs, 1 onion, chopped, 1 green pepper, chopped, splash of milk, panko bread crumbs, black pepper, salt & garlic (about tsp of each), form into balls and bake in the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes. They are awesome and I just freeze the leftovers.

I have this problem now too but thankfully not as bad as it used to be. I take 2 gummie fiber chews, 4 stool softeners and miralax every day. This works for me and it took me months to get to the point of anything that worked. The miralax works good for me with only about 1/2 glass of water/juice to put it in. Sometimes I will still have to do Milk of Mag but that is rare....thank goodness! I got really bad at first and had to have an enema once. It was terrible and so painful! Haven't done that in awhile thankfully! I think everyone has to figure out what works for them and it is different for everyone. Hope all this info helps you and good luck!

I have been using the FiberChoice gummies. They are really good and taste great too. I also have to take 4 stool softeners each day plus Miralax every other day. It seems like alot but it works for me so its okay. Every once in awhile I do have to take Milk of Mag too but not too often thank goodness! I hate that stuff. I think each of us has to find what works for them. Good luck!

Turkey bacon and turkey sausage are both okay to eat. They both have low carb and tast great! I eat turkey bacon, turkey sausage. I even found the Johnsonville Turkey & Cheddar brats. They are awesome! I mostly eat chicken and turkey now. I buy the ground turkey and turkey patties at the store. I just love turkey and chicken!

When I on the pre-op diet and when I first had the surgery I drank the Atkins protein shakes. Thats what I drank during the liquid stage and I just couldn't stomach them after that. Then I found the Oh Yeah! RTD protein shakes. OMG! They are just awesome! I can't have chocolate but I LOVE the vanilla creme and the strawberry is awesome. I'm so excited now because it comes in the big container in a powder. Its new! I ordered one a few days ago and I love it!! I was afraid it wouldn't taste the same but it does! I mix it with skim milk and it is just awesome. Finally a protein shake that I like! Good luck!