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I've used these whole body vibration machines several times. There is a poster of different exercises or movements or positions that you should go through each time - each one for about 30 seconds for a total workout of 10-15 minutes. It is not a matter of just standing on it unless you are not able to do the exercises. I felt great after the workouts, muscles were tired and I was sweating. I'm saving my money to buy my own machine. Kim

Hi Penny, I feel great! No incision or tummy pain at all. Occassionally, if I hiccup or something I get a little shoulder pain but otherwise nothing. Fluids have been going down fine but I just cringe at my next drink of Water and adding anything to it makes it so sweet tasting. So like you, I am probably a bit short each day. Also, being on vacation it isn't as convenient to grab something from the fridge you know? I had a brief message from Jaz last week but nothing since. Hope she is doing okay. It was great meeting you too, hope you keep doing well and keep in touch. Kim

Thanks so much Tiffykins, that's exactly what I needed. It sure doesn't seem like there is much difference between full and mushies, does it. Kim

I had my surgery on July 27 with Dr. Aceves. I'm on vacation in another province right now and don't have the list for full fluids that I was emailed before surgery. I know of milk, Protein shakes, yogurt drinks - anything else? Many thanks Kim

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Areelady, did you ever figure out what this pain was? I was woken up with it again at 6:30 this morning. It lasted about an hour - no gas, just pain below the sternum. Severe, crying pain! My doc sent me for an ultrasound for gallbladder a couple of weeks ago but it was clean. I go back to him tomorrow so will see what he thinks. Kim

I went on the group trip to Dr. Huacuz in May. Lori was great and made sure everything went smoothly. Dr. Huacuz is really nice and relaxed and I felt totally comfortable with him. The only problems I encountered were a long delay in actually getting the surgery - he had 5 patients scheduled for that day and I didn't go in until 3 am so had been without Water since 6 am the day before. Also, some of his staff including the nurses do not speak English. There are a couple of people who come in and translate but they were hard to find. The whole attitude was laid back and unhurried which in some ways was nice but when you needed something or someone in a hurry it was a bit frustrating. The other ladies I was there with also were frustrated at times. Overall, it was a positive experience though and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Huacuz to my family and friends. Kim

I had this exact pain yesterday and was woken up by it a week or so ago. Yesterday, I thought I was dying it was so bad. I phoned my fill doctor and he said to come right in. Of course by the time I got there the pain was completely gone, but he said it sounded like gallbladder so is sending me for an ultrasound. The only way I could describe it was it was like really bad indigestion right below the sternum, but I couldn't get relief with tums. Anyway, he said it wasn't my band and proceeded to give me a 1.5cc fill (my first, I am only 5 weeks out). So, if he's not worried then I'm not worried - I think it's the not knowing that is so scarry. Hope it doesn't happen again - to you or me!

Metalband & Kalali- Thank you for the advise concerning shoulder pain. I tried all of your suggestions and also got my son to rub it a bit last night and this morning it was much better. Hope that is a sign things are looking up. Kalali, my surgery was with Dr. Huacuz at the Huacuz Surgical Center in Tijuana. He and his staff were terrific - it was a great experience. The flight home was another story but eventually got here safe and sound. Congratulations to you on your banding. Kim

Hi Everyone, I was banded on May 24th in Mexico and everything went great. But almost immediately I started having the shoulder pain from the gas. Every day it seems to get worse. Yesterday I went to my PCP and he gave me codeine but it does not even touch the pain. I'm supposed to go back to work tomorrow but I just don't think I can. Please, if anyone can tell me how to get rid of it, please let me know. I'm in tears here. Thanks. Kim

I finally found it at Sunterra Market here in Calgary. Our IGA didn't carry it but thanks to all that made suggestions.