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hey guys im doing a youtube blog' date=', please check me out and subscribe,, i think its a great way to keep up to date with each other and inspire each other

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttJduDYJCvcLNYh0tyXAIg?feature=mhee

I just saved it and I'll watch it first thing in the morning! (trying to be quiet and my headphones are in my car.)

I also just added a new entry in my blog on here, it's just a short update. I posted a picture of my incisions and it'd be nice to hear feedback. I'm pretty pleased with how small they look but I don't really have any to compare to!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blog/7154-my-band-journey/ is my blog and again, you have to add me as a friend to view it! Annoying, I know, but I don't want non LBT random people around the Web to somehow see it. We all share a similar story - others just don't understand and my story is a secret because, well, I just don't have time for the BS, I got L-Bees to shred!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

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Lol' date=' oh no, if you know of me - don't tell anyone about my surgery! Haha.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk[/quote']

Lol, I don't know you....and I most certainly would never just tell random people if I did. :)

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My dr said I can take extra strength Tylenol but NO ibuprofen...do y'all think Tylenol PM is ok to take? I have a headache & can't sleep:(

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My dr said I can take extra strength Tylenol but NO ibuprofen...do y'all think Tylenol PM is ok to take? I have a headache & can't sleep:(

Tylenol Pm should be ok, its just tylenol and diphenhydramine (generic benadryl). My dr told me i could take benadryl because of the itching from the glue.

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I've been taking liquid colace three times a day and a ducolax at night. They have really helped. Before taking them everything was as hard as a rock, very uncomfortable.

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Hi I was banded 10/4 & I have to say I never thought the healing process would be so bad I'm still sore, it didn't help that my stitches got infected, but other than that im so happy I did it!!! I rarely feel hungry just drink 3 Protein Shakes a day, I feel lighter already,

I can eat the mushy food but dont know what to eat.

I'm having Protein shakes coz its easy, did anyone have any problems with what to eat?

That's all I'm struggling with!

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Hi I was banded 10/4 & I have to say I never thought the healing process would be so bad I'm still sore' date=' it didn't help that my stitches got infected, but other than that im so happy I did it!!! I rarely feel hungry just drink 3 Protein Shakes a day, I feel lighter already,

I can eat the mushy food but dont know what to eat.

I'm having Protein shakes coz its easy, did anyone have any problems with what to eat?

That's all I'm struggling with![/quote']

I did when I first started the mushy phase. Then I reverted back to the time that I would make all of my children's baby food. I always made sure it was fresh, cooked well, blended and balanced. The only difference is that I can add salt to mine. I made lasagna without the noodles, guacamole with pork loin blended in and even grilled fish blended with broth.

My son calls it "bathtub Gerber". ( referring to how moonshine was made in the tub)

I'm starting soft food today and I'm worried. Not sure what to do.

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Got on the scale at work today. Dd the norm of stepping up and moving the scale over too 300 and DOWN went the scale! I was at 298. Pre first dr visit I was 333 and Pre Pre surgery diet I was 316!!!

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Hi all!

I was banded on 10/11/12, so I'm still on clears. I'm feeling good but having a hard time getting any Protein in. The shakes make me nauseated and I haven't found anything I can stomach for protein yet. (I only got down about 10 gm yesterday and I know that's nowhere near what I need.) I've ordered the Unjury stuff cause I hear it's *pretty good*.

Happy to be here! Can't wait for mushies....

I find unjury to be pretty tasty especially compared to the Optifast I was on years ago!

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I was banded on wed, I'm having trouble getting all my Protein in and Water?

I had trouble the first few days too but it got easier and easier as the swelling goes down.

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Also, seems silly but it's huge deal to me, last night I noticed that my nails are all a little farther than my fingertips and they're strong, not brittle! So exciting! Lol. I've had crappy fingernails for a long time! I take my Vitamins religiously now since I started my journey and this, to me, is a huge success! Now come oooon skinny!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using LapBandTalk

I have also noticed my nails are beautiful! My hair also! I am on stage 2 (creamed Soups, sf pudding, smooth yogurt) and I use Bariatric Advantage Protein Shakes. They have 27 grams of Protein and are delicious. I have banana, chocolate and strawberry. I mis them up and my fav is banana strawberry it smells and taste so good!

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I have also noticed my nails are beautiful! My hair also! I am on stage 2 (creamed Soups, sf pudding, smooth yogurt) and I use Bariatric Advantage Protein Shakes. They have 27 grams of Protein and are delicious. I have banana, chocolate and strawberry. I mis them up and my fav is banana strawberry it smells and taste so good!

I have BA too, I have banana and orange, and mix those too.

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Hi bandsters! I got banded 10/18/12. Had a hard time sleeping, so hubby went and bought me a recliner! Anyhow, does anyone know when we can stop crusging meds? Also When the bloating comes down the sides is very uncomfortable...any suggestions?

Lucky! I didn't even get flowers from my husband!!!

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Congrats! Are you having the gas pains people are talking about? One week from today-I can't wait!!!

I have very little gas pain. I had my surgery at 9.20 went back to my cousins at 12.20 and had a short nap. After my nap we went shopping. Had no discomfort whatsoever. I also slept on my side last night.

Went shopping again today.

The best part is - I am not hungry! I was on Water all day yesterday and start my fluids today. Tomorrow I can start cream Soups and Protein Shakes.< /p>

So far this has been a very good experience!

Wishing you as good a recovery as I seem to be having!

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