banded4life

Congrats!!!

I have my first feel on Saturday, and I can't wait. I have no restriction so I can't wait!

Congrats!

I have tons of gas, but I don't burp as much as I used to!

I think that is because I am not longer drinking the diet cokes. I use to drink at least 10 a day, so I was a burping machine!!!

Sadly, I have tried several of these myself! What was I thinking??? I lost weight on them and then gained it all back plus more. I have since discovered that what it all boils down to is portion control and making healthy choices...imagine that!!!!

I agree. Reading this post motivates me to not be the people that refuse make the changes that are necessary to become the new healthier me! Thanks!!!

Your ideas on not feeling hungry and feeling full are exactly what I needed to hear! This is what makes this message board such a great support system. Thanks Maggie!!!

Ah...that is great!

I live in Roswell, so if any of you ever come here for a fill, let me know and maybe we can meet up!

Do some research on Encare Birth Control. This is what I use and love it. I had been on the Depro shot for years. Then one day a doctor said that it can deminish your bone density, so I stopped getting the shots. I have been using the Encare every since then. Check it out!

The link below is for drugstore.com. If you click on it, you can see what Encare looks like.

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp12658_333181_s...ive_inserts.htm

I didn't have that problem exactly, but the glue cracked off right along my biggest incision after about a week and the incision did look a little red and slightly inflamed (maybe this was what pushed the glue off). I was worried about it being exposed before it should be and didn't want it to get infected. So I bought some big bandaid bandages and put neosporin on it each day and covered it with the bandage. I just did this for 3-4 days and it looked much better, and it's been fine since - healing very nicely at 2 weeks out.

I did the exact same thing and as is well now.

Get well soon and let us know what happens!

That is a good idea. let us know wht your doctors has to say!

I agree Jena! Some one out there is extremely blessed because of your son!

Are you a teacher?

Congrats on the 16 pounds!

I am so sorry for your loss! I would not feel bad about getting another dog. It could never be a replacement of Lucy, just a new chapter in your life. Lucy will always hold a special place in your heart. I am a firm believer in owning pets. I have 2 dogs (Scooby and Gizmo), 2 cats (Cookie and Pus), 2 bearded dragon lizards (Spike and Ike), and a tree frog (Kermit). They say that people that have pets live longer. So go for it!!!

My pre-op instructions from Dr. Miranda said green lettuce only. Nothing else except for salad sprittzer.

Glad you are Ok. What kind of exercise do you do?

Yes...please let us know how you are. You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!

Congrats! Let us know how it goes!!!

Great idea!!!

WAY TO GO!!!

Awesome find! Thanks for sharing!!!

How do you which type/size (4cc, 10cc, VGband, etc.) band you have? My sticker on the card they gave me says:

LAGB 10.0cm Adjustable Gastric Banding System

Thanks for the help!!!

Go for it! You can do it!!!

Don't forget the Phayzme!!!