sandman27959

I get it at the local grocery store in the personal care aisle (or wherever they put the "diet stuff.") Myoplex Lite is a couple of hundred calories and comes in silver 4-packs of those little rectangular boxes. Usually along side the Myoplex is another kind by the same company called EAS Carb Control shake. Those are only 100 calories apiece so I get those. If I'm not getting enough Protein for the day I'll down one. Hope this helps. D.

Congratulations! Hopefully "scared" will turn into "excited" soon. It should. You're about to take an amazing journey. D.

Yaaay!!! Congratulations. Now YOU'RE in control. Good luck with it! D.

In my experience, paying attention and eating slowly are the key components of success with the band. Every time you get stuck and have to kick food back up it stresses the plumbing, and that's not what you want. Make a little time for yourself to enjoy your meals. You take time out to go to the bathroom, right? Take time to take care of yourself on the fueling end of things too. D.

Hey there. I assume you mean 9/27, right? Honestly, the worst part of the whole process for me was the pre-surgery diet. Since you're presumably getting fewer calories than your body is used to, it's normal to feel a little sluggish in the beginning. I find that after about 3-4 days my body starts burning more fat for fuel and things improve a little. I hope this turns out to be the case for you. Hang in there. It's probably going to get a little worse before it gets better, but it does get MUCH better. Best of luck. D.

OK, here's my advice, and please take it in the spirit I intend it, which is trying to be helpful. You've had a long, difficult road and I'm sorry for that, but you have two choices. You can either let the problems define you or you can adapt and overcome them. The first thing I would do is watch this 4-part video series recommended by my surgeon. When I was lost and couldn't find my way, these videos helped me get back on track. I'd also start being an active member of this forum (or one of your choosing.) It really can be a good thing to hear the advice of others and give some advice to people who are going down a road you've already traveled. Don't let the difficulties of the past define you. Every day is a new day and you have the choice to make it right or let it get the best of you. Sorry if this sounds a little harsh, but if things are getting to the point where it's affecting other parts of your life you need to get a handle on it. If it get's bad enough, seek professional advice from a counselor. I have a feeling once you watch the videos, you'll have a path back to the groove. Hope this helps. D.

My surgeon's office handled mine too and let me know what was required. They do the paperwork all the time and can be a very valuable resource, so I'd see if they can help. They've probably already dealt with your insurance company with other clients and will know the details. I'm with you though - no surprises. D.

Hey Jacki. Good luck with your journey! D.

For the time or two I've had acid reflux since getting my band, I've just used an over-the-counter treatment like you get at Walgreens. I find the liquid type pretty much takes care of it in one dose. I've also chewed a Tums or two to give it the one-two punch. It hasn't happened often, but it's no fun when it does. Glad you're getting it taken care of tomorrow. Hang in there. D.

Sojourner hit it squarely on the head. D.

That smile says it all. Congratulations. D

Pardon my ignorance, but does the microwave not pop the popcorn after two minutes? D.

If you go back to the gym too soon you're going to do more damage than good. Walking for 6 weeks or whatever your doctor recommends is the way to go. They're doing surgery on you and you should give it time to heal so there are no complications. Complications can get nasty. D.

Hey! Congratulations to you! My computer was doing the same thing, but I found that if I go to a page other than the home page I can log in. Hope this helps. D.