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the best thing to do is ask your doc. "Soup" can mean a variety of things. Also docs have different opinions. If your on the mushie stage and you have tomaote soup , that is fine, But if your on mushie stage and you want Loaded Baked potatoe soup , well that's probably up for debate ?? So look at the info your doc gave you ( should have gave u ) and when in doubt ask the doc that is what you pay them for . Mindy

I have been prescribed it twice and never gotten the RX filled. So far the best thing for my PCOS symptoms is the band LOL Mindy

Sorry I know im not from Australia but there is a HUGE PCOS Thread about this ... here it is if you want to check it out . http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/those-who-have-pcos-44999/ I know if you search through it in the later pages they talk about Metformin . there is a lot of useful info on it . There is another thread here for you as well http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/question-female-bandsters-esp-w-pcos-help-47970/ I think that is it . there are few other smaller threads but that first one has a lot of info about Metformin , Feel free to jump in there someone will answer your question for ya . HTH Mindy

I agree that it MIGHT not be an issue but she is 2 weeks post op , and i always try to take liquids when ever possibly just to be safe. But like you said when in doubt ALWAYS call your doc. Mindy

Have you tried posting in The Texas Thread ? I did a quick search and did not find anything . But maybe someone in there has heard something about him . Sorry im not much help Mindy

you might try posting or looking in the Georgia "section" for more info if you do not get any luck here ? Have you tried there ?? Georgia - Lap Band Talk Forum - The largest forum for Lap Band Surgery Discussion and Lap Band Surgery Support I can move the thread if you would like me to ? Let me know Mindy

I would call your doctor being 2 weeks post op . Each doc is so different that it would be best. You can always get the liquid benedryl also if he says its ok to take. HTH Mindy

I totally agree with Ariel ! Mindy

If they are talking about the acutaly Baratric procedure the sleeve , that's not new ? This sounds like something different. Is this instead fo surgery ? Im curious what this is ? Mindy

Congrats ! Are you going through insurance or self pay ? read up and do you reasearch you will do great. Love Mindy

You need to ask your doc about it. Some meds are ok some are not . Some can or need to be crushed some do not . So meds can not be crushed. Each doc has their own stipulations. So its best to ask them HTH Mindy

I think you just explained yourself why people might over look some not so nice qualities about a doc if a doc is as "friendly" as what you explained do you not think these docs know Obese woman dont have low self esteems ? do you not think that these docs do not know that a little sweet talk can get them a long way ???? Just my input . :scared2: mindy

actually the price for everything i do not find bad at all. I honestly was expecting to pay that for my TT and BA . I found out that in San Antonio runs about $9,000-12,000 depending on where you go So i think the prices are reasonable.Are you considering the silicone ? I was thinking about those too ? Im still 50 lbs from that but I research already LOL Mindy

Exercise will help , have you tracked your food intake on something like sparkpeople.com ? Perhaps your not eating enough , too much ? I would start with what your eating and how much also exercise ! Good luck your doing great Mindy

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Correct me if im wrong someone maybe its just me ? Is anyone else uneasy with a BARATRIC Surgeon doing PLASTIC Surgery TOO ?? Im a little uncomfortable with this ? I mean that to me is sort of like going to a pediatrician for your Pap Smear ? Not me! :smile2: Mindy

Tammy , In the US The price ranges from around $8,000 on up I believe , In Mexico there are docs as low as $7,500 i believe ? I had my surgery done in San Antonio TX it was $12,000 includes 1 yr of fills and after care. The best thing to do is do your home work . SEe if there is anyone in your area that is good ? This is not the type of surgery you can price shop and go to the cheapest. Research Research Research ! Best advice I Can give ya , Lap Band Talk is a great place for that . HTH Mindy

Hummm not good . Mindy

I try to refrain from saying Anyone is "THE Best or Better" than anyone else. that's just my personal opinion on it . I surely would hate for MY opinion/recommendation of "My doc is THE BEST" to send someone there and then have something happen to that person , i dont think i could live with myself. So i agree with Snowbird stating someone is THE BEST should be based on detailed knowledge and supporting details of other surgeons. Just my opinion .. mindy

I just sent you an email . Mindy

I agree there is always someone who does not like something about their doc. Personally I can look past personality conflicts, disagreements in certain areas , you have to know what the plan of "care" is going to be for post op , you have to know what your pre op care is going to be AHEAD OF TIME. You have to know how things will be handled if complications arise , I personally , and this is just me could not look past a doc having such complications that the patient either died or almost died, IF there was not a valid explanation for it . I have been in the medical field long enough to know things happen . But sometimes they dont just happen. Bubble Butts Sig line has excellent info on research , she knows much more than I . HTH Mindy

Its a good idea to do research on docs before making a choice. Do not just take one or 4 peoples word on it. Do your OWN research and make your OWN choice. this is a SURGERY not picking out a candy bar. I personally would not pick a surgeon based on the fact that he looked like Antonio Bandereas or Brad Pit for that matter . I know that was a joke but im just saying. A good source for how to research docs is in Bubble Butts Thread. Please ya'll Make an INTELLIGENT choice when having surgery , RESEARCH and do not believe EVERYTHING you read !! HTH Mindy

I have saved one shirt and one pair of jeans from what i was wearing from the week i had surgery . Has anyone else done that ? Im going to get in them and take a pic when i reach goal !! Mindy

I Cant shop at the avenue anymore either. And I have a CC to there LMAO Guess that will have a $0 balance for EVER Now LMAO Mindy