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  1. I got my last fill from Joan Richardson at Clearwater Medical in Lewiston 208-743-8416. She does fills Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. It went well and was a relief to have someone close. And she only charges $100.00.
  2. I am so glad to see this issue addressed. I found out from the fill ladies from Arlington that your body can only utilize 20-25 grams of protein at a time. Protein loading does not work. Protein needs to be spread throughout the day. I certainly feel better doing that.
  3. Here's the web site to find out all you want to know about using mass transit in San Diego http://www.sdcommute.com/ Use the trip planner to plan your trip and the estore to buy a one day pass for $5.00. It really is easy and a lot more affordable. Pat
  4. The OCC's web site has the following information on it. "We will provide you with written instructions from our Nutritionist and Surgeon along with a basket of approved liquids, oral medication for pain control and an acid blocker." I didn't get the basket nor the acid blocker when I got banded last month. Has anyone else received these?
  5. I was banded on 02/20/08 and went by myself. I had no problems at all. Everyone is right--I met some great bandsters having surgery at the same time, some that had surgery the day before and even some having surgery the next day. I would recommend anyone going by themselves rather than not going at all!
  6. Cindy, Tomorrow is our big day. Real food finally. There were days I didn't think I would make but I did. Taking one day at a time worked for me. Enjoy that chewing! Pat
  7. After a 2 pack a day for almost 40 years, I quit using Chantix. It worked great. I didn't do well on patches. With Chantix you don't get any nicotine. Even though my insurance company would not cover it, I was spending about the same on the med as I was for cigs. Today is my one year anniversary of being a non-smoker. I was just banded last month and I can't imagine going through preop diet and quitting smoking at the same time. Good luck! Pat
  8. I urge every bandster that is dealing with uncontrollable hunger to order the book "The Emotional First + Aid Kit" by Cynthia L. Alexander I was banded 02/20/08 and one of the other bandsters had this book. I ordered it from amazon.com the day after I got home. It certainly is helping me handle this post op diet better than I would have had I not read the book. Pat
  9. I was banded 10 days ago. While there, I heard of a great book from one of the other bandsters. I ordered it the day after I got home and received it yesterday. I would like to recomend it to everyone that is having surgery or thinking about having surgery. The book is "The Emotional First + Aid Kit A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery" by Cyntia L. Alexander. I bought mine at amazon.com. Pat
  10. Hi Cindy, Sorry to hear that you are having problems. We were banded the same day and besides hiccups and a little port soreness everything is going well here. Are you drinking your 8 cups of water per day? Good choice is calling the doctor for advice. Hope the heartburn gets better! Pat
  11. Talk to your doctor about going on Chantix to help you quit smoking. I was a 2 pack a day for almost 40 years and it helped me quit smoking. My food addiction has been harder to deal with. I can't imagine dealing with both at the same time so good luck! Remember what they say--If it's something you really want, it is worth working for.
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