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I have scheduled my first fill for Fill Center USA in Roswell, GA. I see that several of you use this center. Since you get fluro at this office, I am guessing that you can hit your "sweet spot" pretty fast. How many fills is it taking for each of you to get restriction? I am an optimist and a I am hoping for the first one to be sweet!!

That is too funny!!! I have a few trolls in my office!!

I am curious, what is a troll?

Yes, it drives me crazy. Some months I am fine, but others it is like having PMS twice a month.

You are doing awesome and should be proud of yourself. I already admire you!!!!!! Look at the weight you have lost without any fills. Hang in there and get a fill. Then you can tell us how wonderful it is.

You guys are awesome and give me so much hope!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I have had a horrible 2 weeks and just feel like the band has to be my answer. I sprained my back 2 Sundays ago and was out of work for 3 days. Then this past week my blood pressure was anywhere from 140/90 to 190/102. The doctors added 2 more blood pressure medications. So I feel like I am going backwards. The theory is that the inflammation from the back injury was too much for my body to handle and caused the extremely elevated blood pressure. The blood pressure & a sinus infection caused migraines. So I went to the ER, they pumped me full of imitrex, cortisone, antibiotics & something else.... My stress level is out of the roof from missing so much work lately plus missing more for the lap-band surgery. I am so excited and so hopeful about the lap-band. There are so many role models on this forum. Sorry for the rambling!!! Amy

It could be a yeast problem. I take Three-lac to keep balance. It really helped my tongue issue fast. There are simple tests that you can . You many want to look it up on the web. One test I know of, you spit in glass of water first thing in the morning. If your spit has legs, you have yeast...... Also taking digestive probiotics can help.

Thanks. For how long?

What are the guidelines on lifting after the surgery?

I take several medications and supplements for blood pressure, sugar control, high cholesterol & other supplements. I am really concerned about how I will take this medication after my surgery. I also take 1 tablepsoon of coconut oil which has really helped my hair loss from the blood pressure medication. Here is my supplement regimen. How do I modify this for the lap band? I would like to start the modification now so I can be sure that I can do it. labetalol (2 tablets) 300mg 2 x per day simivastatin 1 tablet 20mg 1 x per day dbcare 2 capsules 2 x per day Cinnergen capsule 1 small capsule 2 x per day (cinnamon) Chromium Picolinate 1 x per day folic acid 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted in coffee) 1 teaspoon wheat germ oil (vitamin e) 1 teaspoon fish oil liquid vitamin 1 x per day

Hi, I am scheduled for lap band surgery on 8/1. But today, July 6, I really hurt my lower back while picking up my 2 year old. I am going to chiropractor in the morning. Does this have an impact on my surgery date? Will I be able to take any pain medications for my back after I get the lapband?

How do I change my screen name?

I fly in on 7/31 and have surgery on 8/1!!!

Hi, I am scheduled for banding on 8/1/2008... yippee.... Has anyone with PCOS been able to get pregnant after banding? Also,has anyone been able to get off cholesterol medication? And what about getting off high blood pressure medication after banding? How long did it take to get off the medication? Thanks! Amy