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Kim What a wonderful way for the Dr to show how not to want to be too tight. Goodluck to ya. Nicolek

Hi all I went back to school shopping with 2 of my girls today at the mall. While in Old Navy I decided to try a size 12 pair of jeans. Not only did they fit they actually looked good. I didn't buy them as I'm not at goal, but boy did it feel good. Just had to share this NSV. Nicolek

Hi Trudy Which Dr did Dr Ortiz suggest? Nicolek

Hi I have had the same problem with my fills. Dr Acosta says my missing .5cc is now just part of the band. As long as I have good restriction I can live without it. Nicolek

Hi I slept on my side the day of surgery. The Drs didn't tell me anything different. Nicolek

Hi Trudy I always have a plastic bag with me in the car Just in case. I actually had tiny unfill as I still haven't learnt to chew chew chew. Nicolek

Hey all Cujo was released from the clinic today about 10am so we hit Revolution Avenue. Bought a couple of things but it was busier than Feb when I was banded and hot. Hung by the pool this afternoon and then walked to cinepolis VIP at the plaza rio. The theatre had love seat chairs that recline and that have tables on the sides not just drink holders. It was great to be able to stretch out after surgery especially for a big guy like my hubbie. It cost us a total of $14 for the 2 of us. We pay that much for one of us back home and are cramped up. So anyone looking for some entertianment while trying not to think of food, check it out. Nicolek

Hi All Cujo and I traveled yesterday, taking 2 planes to San Diego. He was grumpy from fasting and I had motion sickness and truly threw up for the first time since being banded.( not PBing) Arrived at the clinic where Hubbie had his preops. Back to the Lucerna for FOOD. Today a 15 seater minivan ( not Mrs Ortiz anymore) takes us to the clinic. Cujo goes second and takes longer as half his stomach is stuck up in his eosophagus. While he sleeps I have an adjustment and although my band looks OK and my pouch looks Ok I have .3cc taken out as I have been PBing alot. Dr Acosta and I decide it is me (NOT CHEWING ENOUGH) but better safe than sorry as I don't want the band to slip. I also go to visit Dr Quiroz at Cosmed.I take a taxi to his office,but he wasn't there as he had a family emergency. I ask the receptionist to call me a taxi to take me back to the clinic as I forgot to bring the clinics address. The driver speaks no english and I don't think me asking for "2 beers please" in spanish would have helped. I point to the Lucerna where Alonso the wonderful concierge tells him where I need to go. We drive a little and we arrive NOT at the clinic. I'm starting to panic and think I'll just have to go back to the hotel and start again.meanwhile leaving Hubbie to his own devices. A lovely guy who does speak english tries to help but as I don't have the actual address so it is a waste of time. And then I remember COSTCO. Yah for Costco. Driver now understands and I safely arrive at the clinic. Hubbie has slept the whole time. We walked a while until; I was kicked out of the clinic and back to the hotel. We now have HIS and HER scars but he does have the larger VG band. Nicolek

size 22 to an 8 wow!!!

way to go Kim. Piccies pls. Nicolek

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Hi don't be discouraged. It's all about healing right now. Your body is in shock from the surgery and lack of calories. You may lose weight when your calorie intake goes back up when you start protein shakes ,soups etc. I promise the weight will come off. You didn't put all your weight on over night. Nicolek

Congrats I can't wait for my hubbie to be off meds. Nicolek

Hey Dave Is the clinic really close to the OCC or do I need to cab it? I have a consultation on Friday after my hubbie has his lapband. Nicolek

Hi All It's been 6 months today since my banding and I'm 65lbs down. I am amazed by the band and the control it gives me. Nicolek

Hi Happygirl2 I just called his clinic, talked to his nurse and had an appt. He does only work certain days as he does the fills privately for out of province patients. He's a lovely man very gentle. Nicolek

Hi All My glue stayed on for about 3 weeks and I also had an allergic reaction to it. Kimra. you go girl 60lbs without a fill how are you doing it?? Nicolek

Hi happygirl I have had 3 fills in total 1 at The occ and 2 in Calgary. Dr mitchell or Dr Decaoteux at Peter Lougheed hospital do them. $100 per fill BUT no flouro. Nicolek

Hi Trudy Glad you're back on track. I would have to go for a walk or hide in the bath when certain things were being cooked in my house( garlic bread) Only one more week and you get to eat . Hope to see you at the next Calgary lapbanders get together. Nicolek

Hi All Can I ask a favor of people being at the OCC on 14th 15th 16th August. Would you bring me some specialk protein singles, any kind except ice tea.(yuk) I'll pay you there as we can't get them at all in Canada and I think they will help my hubbie after surgery. Thanks in advance. Nicolek

Hi Looking good girl. See it is working! Nicolek

Hi All I love my bullet !!! Nicolek

Hi Lu I've been having the same problem. I have started taking BIOTIN from health food store. Upped my protein and taking my vitamins. Nicolek

Hi After surgery you may have gas pains due to the gas they pump your stomach with. You may experience diarrhea as you will only be drinking liquids. Vomiting and PBing is something everyone will experience once even if you are following the rules. Sometimes a bite will just get stuck! It maybe overwhelming right now ,but all these things are managable and only happen for short times. Hope this helps Nicolek.

Hi Vix When was banded in Feb I went by myself and it was so easy. Everyone is friendly and in the same boat. You'll make great friends. Nicolek