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LMAO!!!! Thanks for the visual better than that I like your commentary!

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT: 1px inset; BORDER-TOP: 1px inset; BORDER-LEFT: 1px inset; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1px inset">Originally Posted by maudeispam I use Optisource chewable Vitamins. They are available at Walgreens and are specially formulated for people who have had weightloss surgery.They are orange flavored and not too bad! http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=301120&navAction=jump&n avCount=0&id=prod403359 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> I cannot do most things four times a day let alone a multi-vit!

Depending on the type skin cancer it is the removal isnt that bad. I had basal cell and they also used the layer and freeze method. It takes all day but In my opinion its better than leaving any trace behind. Depending on the size of the excision they will have a plastic surgeon do your closure- usually same or next day. Most of the time you do not need anything further than surgical removal. Here's praying its anything other than melanoma. Please keep us posted. And try no to worry - its there you cant control it so let it go for now. Read up and be prepared with your questions. Knowledge is power!

I personally think she needs peer (whether age or LB) support outside of the family. You have and will always be the mother- authority type figure. Mothers are mothers not friends no matter how hard they try.(and should be in IMHO) She needs a support forum that you refrain from. Check the state boards and see when the face to face is or have her attend the support for upcoming banders and others at the surgeons office. Put her in the leader position not following you. Her weight loss is great on any measure. Just with the title of your thread you subconciously may be sending signals of dispproval to her. I dont think it is healthly for a mother and daughter to compete especially in weight loss. You have done a superb job in weight loss and this could create animosity. It hurts for your competetitor to pull so far ahead. This message was created with loving, experieced opinions and has no intended malice or judgements.

I have had the same feelings. When I was approved I was giddy. Since 2 weeks or so has passed, Ive cruised this forum, now understand fully my responsibility to the band, my giddiness is gone and replaced with reserved calm. Im sure the week if surgery I'll be excited again!! I guess i naively expected everyone to be thrilled with their band, then this forum opened my eyes and mind to the enormous variance of experiences. If we stay committed to this endeavor I think we will be fine.

That is so great!! Im not getting my hopes up Way to Go!!!

Congratulations!!! That must feel soooo good! Heresnhoping you have more to come.

It is dear/darling husband dw wife ds son dd daughter I think there may be more under the thread at FAQ. Ive spent hours looking around being sure that banding is a good decision for me. Meanwhile avoiding the bickering! Happy reading!

These are listed under FAQ you can always use the search feature on the blue menu bar and it will find what you are looking for. Hope this helps! these are from Alexandras post in FAQ Abbreviations and What They Mean <HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Weight-loss surgery, band-specific, and general medical terms: PB: "productive burp" -- what happens when something eaten can't go down due to restriction has to come back up NSV: Non-scale victory -- a weight-loss achievement that has little to do with numbers WLS: Weight-loss surgery MO: Morbid Obesity (or morbidly obese) BMI: Body Mass Index GBP: Gastric bypass surgery RNY: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (the most popular type of bariatric surgery) DS: Duodenal switch (another type of bariatric surgery) BP: blood pressure PCP: Primary care physician GP: General practitioner NP: Nurse practitioner PA: Physician's assistant BC: Birth control (or BCP: birth-control pills) OTC: Over the counter (i.e., non-prescription medications) NSAIDS: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (a class of painkillers--which includes ibuprofen--bandsters should try to avoid because they can add to ulcer risk). AF: "Aunt Flo" -- menstrual period GERD: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease #/#/# in signatures: weight pre-surgery/current weight/goal weight

Surby - PLEASE post asap and let us know that you are ok!!:sick

What kind of warranty?- its not like they pay to replace a leaky band, tubing or port. The surgeon fee should be in the warranty. Getting a new band is useless without installation. I would rather void my warranty than have it replaced.

I am going for lapband as I do not qualify for RNY Ny dh had RNY and he has done GREAT. NO dumping NO anemia, NO limit on sugar- too bad it would help his diet if he did any of those!!

Consumer reports ranked Flintstones chewable as one of the most complete vitamin available. You could not pay me to take the liquids, they are NASTY!! My surgeon started me on one a day. My DH had RNY and has taken one per day for 4 yrs and is great!

my personal favorites are muscle milk carb concious any of them but esp choc milk and new whey protein the red one They are both at vitamin shoppe as well as most smoothie kings, bariatriceating.com as well as other places that sell supplements and protein drinks.

Zovirax also comes in liquid and it will shorten and lessen the duration of the shingles. I would not go home without it! You may also need pain medication. I would make a call tomorrow and get an RX for at least the zovirax. If the surgeon doesnt give it to you call your PCP. Considered cruel in our practice not to prescribe something to help lessen the course. Good Luck to you, you have my sympathy!!

If your a size 8 its pretty easy for them to improve your already great look. If your > size 18 I feel certain they too would be stressed to try to give a flat stomach appearance!! What does that say about the female body image that size 8 is not trim enough?! Im doomed for failure- no matter what size i acheive it wont be small enough for the ads. oh well..... I'll feel better !!

Today while I was having my teeth cleaned- the hygenist was watching the view and there was a nutritionist on and she pointed out that : 1 Margarita (lg) has 800 cal and 56gm sugar THAT = 4 donuts!! 1 Appletini has 377cal and 40ish gmsugar Long Island tea >1000cal and 155gm sugar!! 1 5oz wine 100cal choose red for antioxidants EPIPHANY: THATS why im fat and DAMN IT those crapy no i mean GREAT drinks gave me my first cavity in 30yrs!! Who knew!!

Calories in Alcohol DescriptionServing SizeskCalFat(g) Calories in Best/Premium BitterPint187 Calories in Draught MildPint136 Calories in Gin & Slimline TonicSingle56 Calories in Gin & TonicSingle120 Calories in Red Wine175ml Glass119 Calories in Regular BitterPint170 Calories in Regular Dry CiderPint204 Calories in Vodka & CokeSingle120 Calories in Vodka & Diet CokeSingle56 Calories in Vodka, Lime & SodaSingle76 Calories in Whisky & LemonadeSingle82 Calories in White Wine - Dry175ml Glass116

You NEED to be seen ASAP!! You need to go in tomorrow!! Probably will get fluro and UGI.

The GOOD surgery date scheduled going to DO something about being fat The BAD Cant tell my friends b/c they think WLS is cheating- probably jealousy in disguise! The UGLY OH HO HO when they find out I did it anyway. And didnt want or need them for moral support!!

Omg!! Roflmao!!!!

Vitamin shoppe has lots of choices as does bariatriceating.com. I have enjoyed new whey protein- looks like a test tube and Muscle milk carb concious. I find vitamin shoppe is cheaper they have free shipping from time to time Good luck as taste varies alot!

Thank you Mr. Alex for you patience, kindness and generosity!! I need this board for support!!! Experienced bandsters may need to walk away for a few days and the newbies will continue to chat & scan in the same naive manner we do daily! I am 2 weeks from banding and dont want the "grumpy old bandsters" to ruin this for all the new people! This board has been a Godsend!! Thank you for a forum that connects new people to information, knowledge, and comradery.

click on my tickerfactory.com and it will take you to the site and you them get to pick what you want yours to look like. If it doesnt take you there just Type in tickerfactory.com! If you need more help let me know!!

Its such an exciting time- it gets better AFTER your on the schedule and you have approval!! This is a great place for information!! Welcome!!