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Judi J.
on 9/1/08 3:55 am - MN
Topic: RE: Smokers
i think it shows for 3-4 weeks and I've heard Dr. Garcia WILL cancel. You MUST be tough. I feel for you, honest, I had to do it too.

I just kept thinking that I did NOT want to reschedule my surgery. At this point you don't want to do a patch or something like that either as it will also release nicotine in the bloodstream.

I've heard Chantix works, can you get a prescription?

otherwise, keep your hands busy and your eye on the prize! hang in there, judi
HorseLover21788
on 8/31/08 4:52 am - Fargo, ND
Topic: Smokers
Ok so I am almost up for my pre op apt and I have smoked maybe one day out of the week. I need help how did u stop? How close to ur pre op apt did u smoke till. I know that if they find nicotine they are gonna make me wait another month so Im trying really hard not to smoke. I have about 2 weeks till then. Will the nicotine be out of my system by then? Please someoone help me!
Val_T
on 8/29/08 10:58 pm - Williston , ND
Topic: RE: Hi
I have been overweight for as long as I can remember. Pictures show I wasn't really until around age 8, coincidentally that is when my father was in an accident that left him disabled, and major changes happened in my life. Food became my friend because my parents were busy dealing with all of that. Unfortunately, that friendship has been a lifelong one. The band is slowly helping me break that, although the breakup has been a hard one.
I've given away a ton of clothes, and have started going through the boxes of clothes I saved for "when I lose weight". Finally wearing some of them, but the style is a little out of date. Thank goodness jeans stay pretty much the same! I've got nice work clothes I need to get to the consignment shop in Minot. Can't just give those away.
"Create what you want by doing what you can"

 

andrea7374
on 8/29/08 9:58 am - ND
Topic: RE: Willieville (Williston area) "Support" Group
Good idea. We could even try to find a location and put something in the shopper/paper or something..maybe people would show up :) I would love to meet a couple times a month..great way to get advice and keep motivated.
tinkerbell025
on 8/29/08 8:03 am - Fargo, ND
Topic: RE: Hi
Queenie,
I was just re-reading posts. Your port is in sideways? Was it to be like that or has it moved? Does it make it harder to get the fills in? I know questions,questions and more questions LOL
Kelly/tink
Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless

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Queenie63
on 8/29/08 3:36 am
Topic: RE: Hi
I haven't seem him either.  I come from a medical family and thought it was strange he didn't see me after surgery but ....  I like the staff also.  I always have some trouble getting fills as my port is sideway and they are very nice about it. 

I really love the band and am actually giving away my clothes as I lose weight.  Before I would keep them because I was afraid I would gain it back and I always did. 

Have you had a weight problem your whole life?  I have but it got much worse after I had kids. 
Val_T
on 8/29/08 1:06 am - Williston , ND
Topic: RE: Hi
Looks like you have the same doc as I do. I haven't seen him at all since my pre-surgery meeting to see if I qualify. Didn't even see him the day of surgery. But Jean and Jackie and the staff are great.
"Create what you want by doing what you can"

 

Queenie63
on 8/29/08 12:32 am
Topic: RE: Hi
My gut reaction is that if you think you need more restriction you probably do.  I have 5.5 ccs in a 10 cc band.  I can only eat very small meals like 2/3's of a brat or 1/2 of a hamburger and I have to eat very slowly.  Of course something like ice cream or chips goes down easily so I have to watch that.

Sounds like you are doing very well.  I would trust your doctor to tell you if you need a fill.
Queenie63
on 8/28/08 11:50 pm
Val_T
on 8/28/08 10:57 pm - Williston , ND
Topic: RE: Hi
Hi, Welcome!  I'm in Williston. Had lapband in February. with 2 fills so far. I'm wondering if maybe I need some more restriction. I'm sitting at the same 2-3 lbs up and down for quite awhile now. But I also have been super busy with getting ready to move to a new home, plus stressors at work, and haven't taken the time to exercise in over a month. Moving will be some exercise, but I need to get back into it.

Anyway, welcome to our board. We don't post alot here, but we are a friendly group!
"Create what you want by doing what you can"

 

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