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You have to be REALLY careful- The functional medicine doctor in our area told my mother after their heart scan show she had some blockage, that he could unclog it with IV Vitamins, and solns!??? She went thru THOUSANDS of dollars and days of IV soln/vitamins or whatever the mixture was. She finally believed me AFTER her heart attack - that was NOT possible!! IF it was there would be no reason for angioplasty. They also did a mercury detox. Her opinion of them has changed emensely!! Dont mean to be the party pooper....... BE CAREFUL!!!! BE SENSEABLE about the care you let them offer!! PS... my mon is still fat too. she gained on the diet specifically for her although she was not allowed to eat a ton of stuff!! GOOD LUCK!! I hope they can help !!

Im glad your feeling better!!:clap2:

The negatives come from everywhere. IF YOU know in your heart this is the choice that is best for you then DO IT. I had a 65ish year old neighbor who is like an uncle, I trusted and told him. His reply was you dont have to go to that extreme to be pretty. :phanvan It not about being pretty, I already have that. Its about health!! I know its best for me; so I dont disclose the information to anyone now!! People dont understand being fat or the consequences of it.

The explanation I got was for healing and to allow the band to settle. Once you start solids it is human nature to test the limits and IF you push it before you have had time to heal the complication rate goes up alot! NO vomiting- so stick to the liquid so your new tummy doesnt have to work until the band is scarred into place. Liquids run thru and do not require work . That was the explanantion I received from the surgeon!! Good Luck to you.

On full solids, can eat pretty much anything. Except breads like bisquits, pancakes, anything fluffy! I received some M&M's for komen support Ill be glad when they are gone!! My intake is limited- but my sweet tooth is alive and well!! Hopefully soon I will get a fill.

On full solids, can eat pretty much anything. Except breads like bisquits, pancakes, anything fluffy! I received some M&M's for komen support Ill be glad when they are gone!! My intake is limited- but my sweet tooth is alive and well!! Hopefully soon I will get a fill.

M.O.M. 194 for me. I am very thankful that even though I did not lose I did not gain. Especially after the week I have had of experimenting with regular food. I have 3 more weeks before a fill and the weight loss has come to a stand still.

I unfortunately can eat pizza. I dont get a fill for several weeks now, and I am really worried!! I am able to eat most things except BREAD like bisquits.

April <SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_318039", true); </SCRIPT> Thats HYSTERICAL!!!!!!!! LMAO!!!! I may borrow that later!! :biggrin1:

Im excited for you post when you can. Im at a weight loss stand still and have 3 weeks to wait for a fill.

I like this one too. You can get it made in the store or buy the powder and make it at home. Low carb smoothies Manufactured by smoothie King Nutrition FactsServing Size 20 oz (560.0 g) Amount Per Serving Calories 225 Calories from Fat 54 % Daily Value* Total Fat 6.0g 9% Saturated Fat 3.0g 15% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Sodium 207mg 9% Total Carbohydrates 6.0g 2% Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8% Protein 35.0g I try to keep it change up to keep from being bored by the same ol flavor. This one comes in vanilla, strawberry and strawberry banana. No aftertaste, not too sweet. If you make it with milk the values change. This is with ice.

snack package of pretzels. and yes i do get the golf ball in my back on the right side of my spine. I thought that was my gallbladder since it is usually a fwe hours after eating. The golf ball in my chest is usually from not chewing well enough.

I ate a snack package last night- NO MORE. I had a golf ball feel and I chewed those to mush!!! Even added a 1/2 straw of water to liquify. They are now on my will not eat list. I have hiccups off and on since banding. They increase with air, not drinking slow enough, and with a full meal.

There is no way that the band could be linked to colon cancer. It's not logical, different ends of the spectrum!! Don't waste time with worry!!

5 weeks out and still have it!! I constantly have some kind of sf mint, gum, etc in my mouth.

You probably have the 10cm band and it holds 4cc. I have the small 9.75cm band and it holds 4cc. Hopefully, there was some kind of emergent thing he had to get out for. Make note and go first thing in the mornings or first thing after lunch to prevent the rushing. Next time ask him questions while he is doing the fill. Call back tomorrow and talk to the nurse. She can pull your chart and answer questions on size etc on the band.

I saw a picture of Star today in In Touch weekly (office waiting room trash magazine) and it shows the classic pattern and 2 of 5 lap scars- So SHE DID have surgery!! She is wearing a bikini prematurely. It was at the De Lano hotel oct 7 06- She looks like a normal person but with her money she could get a one piece and some skin removal. Horrah for her she doesnt feel the need!!

Unfortunately when someone has a fever that clears on its own, not much is done to investigate. NOT all aspiration pneumonias cause fever, not all fevers mean bacterial infection. Some are viral and some are possibly the body re-recognizing a foreign material. Fever is just the bodys' defense to a perceived threat- if nothing materializes the fever resolves. Sometimes it is seen in illnesses that have not fulminated. Examples are gallbladder disease, appendicitis, H. Pylori, C diff, auto immune causes- there are literally thousands of reasons the complex human body can run fever. Some people when they are tired and run down will feel achy, chills and sometimes run fever, this is their body saying- Enough! get some rest. Unfortunately sometimes we eat contaminated foods that are not enough to cause GI symptoms but the cells can trigger a we might be sick alarm. So unfortunately wait and see is the only thing available for lots of intermittent events- wait until they develop enough symptoms that the problem can be identified. I fully believe that reflux is capable of triggering the same response from the immune system and fever could be one of the symptoms, as well as chills, achy and feeling generally bad!! Sorry, I know that wasnt helpful but it is the reality of a non perfect non star trek triquarter world.

I had those symptoms too. DRINK more water!! The dizziness and light headedness are from lack of water and it will help the nausea also. Unfortunately, my nausea went away and was replaced with unmistakable hunger.

You look GREAT!!! Good JOB!!! The before and after look like different people!!

I had a good week last week. I was able to manage food without overeating. I am still drinking slimfast for breakfast and once during the day. My weight did not drop still 194 but my measurements are all down by 2-3 inches!! Thrilled with that. I am now on soft solids or solids pulsed in the food processor to guage bite size. Overall i am very pleased.

I had a good week last week. I was able to manage food without overeating. I am still drinking slimfast for breakfast and once during the day. My weight did not drop still 194 but my measurements are all down by 2-3 inches!! Thrilled with that. I am now on soft solids or solids pulsed in the food processor to guage bite size. Overall i am very pleased.

I had Hormel beef tips and noodles with the family. 1/2 cup and later in the night I was in excrutiating pain between my shoulder blades to the right of my spine. I think that was my gallbladder. Could have been the ball of dough from the noodle i guess, although I did not have that much of those.

194 to 194 - zero for me this week. Last week was 4# prior to the start so I knew this week would be slim to none. Still down 26 overall!!

WOW!!! I want that kind of success with my band! I hope to be 80 and be buried with it!!