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My PB from H E double Hockey Stick
CoachCher
06-10-2008

I was about six months post op and visiting friends. We all sat down for dinner (grilled pork chops, broccoli, and mashed potatoes) I found the smallest pork chop got some broccoli and a little mashed potatoes on my plate and thought "OH" this is going to be so good.

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#30

By CoachCher on 06-27-2008, 12:23 AM

Trust me you will "Thank" yourself if you learn how to chew your food prior to the procedure. It takes practice and it's best to learn before you have the band than when you have it and you are forced to chew to liquid. Keep up the good work you are going to do great!!

#31

By frazzledmomof2 on 06-27-2008, 09:34 AM

This just came to mind.....I really enjoy big salads from time to time and usally just chop up the salad leaves pretty big. Is salad a hard item to eat?

#32

By CoachCher on 06-27-2008, 11:16 AM

I personally don't have a problem with salads but some bandsters do. It just depends on the individual.

#33

By tls5799 on 07-02-2008, 03:21 PM

Helpful tip

PAPAYA ENZYME is a great digestive chewable tablet that helps with dealing with EARL. You can get them at the GNC store and they were recommended by my surgeon. I chewed three of them and immediatley the pain was leaving. I thought I was having a heart attack. Try it they are inexspensive $2.99 for 90 tablets. You will be glad to keep them with you everywhere you go. One for the car, office and home.

#34

By dsmith35 on 07-04-2008, 11:43 AM

new member in vancleave,Ms

Hello, everyone I had Lap Band on May 12,2008 so far Ive lost 35 pounds,but Ive starting having pain on my left side that comes and goes anyone having this problem.

#35

By Cortney6983 on 07-05-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurinda

"I thought maybe I could perform surgery on myself and remove the band, the longer the episode lasted the more crazy my thought process became."

Yes I too have had THIS thought lol. I was able to calm myself down and settle on having the "damn thing removed tomorrow". I lived through it and no did not have it removed (Thank God on both accounts lol)

Thank-You for sharing :) makes the rest of us feel like we are not alone when we have issues such as this!

does it really hurt that bad???? >.> kind of discouraging thought lol

#36

By LibbyS on 07-07-2008, 12:26 PM

I haven't had surgery yet, but my Dr. office gave me the following advice. if food sticks try a teaspoon of meat tenderizer in a glass of warm water sipped slowly. Does that work?

#37

By CoachCher on 07-07-2008, 02:14 PM

Yes it does but you can learn from my experience :))

#38

By CoachCher on 07-07-2008, 02:15 PM

If you ever reach the point I reached you will try anything. I personally have never used that method but I'm sure it works.

#39

By CoachCher on 07-07-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsmith35

Hello, everyone I had Lap Band on May 12,2008 so far Ive lost 35 pounds,but Ive starting having pain on my left side that comes and goes anyone having this problem.

Congratulations on your loss; you are doing amazing.

I would contact my surgeon not sure why you are experiencing pain on the left side.

#40

By mommy4 on 07-07-2008, 02:33 PM

i bet that was awful well my pb came from eating eggs and turkey bacon. i was talking with my children at the table. next thing i knew i was eating and talking and pushed from the table and flew to the bathroom. i was jumping around trying to get it down, swinging my arms. To no avail i said damm here it goes. oh what a relief it was!!!(smile). i have learned my lesson eat and don't talk yuck

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