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I can answer some of these, Yes if you have cingular you might have trouble calling back to the states, some peoples cell phones have worked but mine didn't , Nina called my family for me. and it worked out perfectly, Me and my husband stayed an extra day, and I was able to go walk and to the beach, etc. you should be up walking around teh next day. I slept the first day, but my the second day just normal sleep patterns. Hope this helps a little giftedtch <giftedtch@...> wrote: Ok....my time is getting here very quickly. I will recieve my band this Thursday. So, I am making my last minute preparations this weekend so I'll be ready to go and so that I'll be ready when I get home! I have a few questions if

some of you could please answer.1. Someone mentioned chewable zinc and calcium (from GNC??). When should I begin to take these?2. I have ordered and received a shipment of Juice Plus. When should I start to take these?3. Do I need any other vitamins and, if so, when should I start taking these?4. People has said to put crused pills in applesauce. Can I do this starting immediately or do I have to wait until later to have applesauce?5. Did anyone have any trouble calling back to the states on their cell phones or should I take a phone card in case? (Specifically for people who live a good distance away - I'm in Alabama)6. Did most of you simply sleep the majority of your time in the hospital?7. We are going back to San Diego on Saturday but my plane doesn't leave until Sunday afternoon. Will I be

able to do any sort of walking around to see some of the sights or should my husband just plan on going alone? I would like to see the Pacific Ocean/Beachfront.I guess that is enough for now. Sorry to have so many questions but YOU all are the experts! YOU all know what is best!!! Thanks in advance to anyone who will take the time to answer.Jenni CurrieMobile, AlabamaTracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB 6/24/05248/200/150

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I'll answer the few questions that I can:

You should not eat applesauce until you are off the liquid phase of the post-op diet. If it is a pill you can crush, you might try to put it in a small amount of juice and swallow it that way (won't taste good!). If it is a medication does it come in liquid form?? Ask your Dr.

I did not have trouble using my cell phone, I have T-Mobile, but Nina has said that Cingular (I think) does not always go through well.

I did sleep most of the time and just enjoyed being lazy and watching the TV. It really doesn't seem like you are there for very long!!

I would not have felt like walking after surgery. I actually got a wheelchair to use to get through the airports for the trip home. I tired VERY quickly and the walking at the airport would have done me in, especially making your way from one terminal to another to catch different flights. I arrived a day EARLY and did some sight seeing the day before going to Mexico. I went to the beach to see the Pacific Ocean and to the San Diego Animal Park.

Hope this helps!! Ask away, this group is great and a big help!!

Dianne

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-- Questions for the Banded Folks

Ok....my time is getting here very quickly. I will recieve my band

this Thursday. So, I am making my last minute preparations this

weekend so I'll be ready to go and so that I'll be ready when I get

home! I have a few questions if some of you could please answer.

1. Someone mentioned chewable zinc and calcium (from GNC??).

When should I begin to take these?

2. I have ordered and received a shipment of Juice Plus. When

should I start to take these?

3. Do I need any other vitamins and, if so, when should I start

taking these?

4. People has said to put crused pills in applesauce. Can I do this

starting immediately or do I have to wait until later to have

applesauce?

5. Did anyone have any trouble calling back to the states on their

cell phones or should I take a phone card in case? (Specifically for

people who live a good distance away - I'm in Alabama)

6. Did most of you simply sleep the majority of your time in the

hospital?

7. We are going back to San Diego on Saturday but my plane doesn't

leave until Sunday afternoon. Will I be able to do any sort of

walking around to see some of the sights or should my husband just

plan on going alone? I would like to see the Pacific

Ocean/Beachfront.

I guess that is enough for now. Sorry to have so many questions but

YOU all are the experts! YOU all know what is best!!! Thanks in

advance to anyone who will take the time to answer.

Jenni Currie

Mobile, Alabama

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When you use your cell phone in Mexico, dial the entire number. Don't use you "home" listing. Enter your entire phone number 1-AREA CODE-YOUR NUMBER. I learned this the hard way!!!! Virginia racie Bartek <tkbartek@...> wrote: I can answer some of these, Yes if you have cingular you might have trouble calling back to the states, some peoples cell phones have worked but mine didn't , Nina called my family for me. and it worked out perfectly, Me and my husband stayed an extra day, and I was able to go walk and to the beach, etc. you should be up walking around teh next day. I slept the first day, but my the second day just normal sleep patterns. Hope this helps a little giftedtch <giftedtch@...> wrote: Ok....my time is getting here very quickly. I will recieve my band this Thursday. So, I am making my last minute preparations this weekend so I'll be ready to go and so that I'll be ready when I get home! I have a few questions if some of you could please answer.1. Someone mentioned chewable zinc and calcium (from GNC??). When should I begin to take these?2. I have ordered and received a shipment of Juice Plus. When should I start to take these?3. Do I need any other vitamins and, if so, when should I start taking these?4. People has said to put crused pills in applesauce. Can I do this starting immediately or do I have to wait until

later to have applesauce?5. Did anyone have any trouble calling back to the states on their cell phones or should I take a phone card in case? (Specifically for people who live a good distance away - I'm in Alabama)6. Did most of you simply sleep the majority of your time in the hospital?7. We are going back to San Diego on Saturday but my plane doesn't leave until Sunday afternoon. Will I be able to do any sort of walking around to see some of the sights or should my husband just plan on going alone? I would like to see the Pacific Ocean/Beachfront.I guess that is enough for now. Sorry to have so many questions but YOU all are the experts! YOU all know what is best!!! Thanks in advance to anyone who will take the time to answer.Jenni CurrieMobile, AlabamaTracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves

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Dianne, thank you for the responses to Jenni's questions. I found the information helpful as well. I have a question about all the gas troubles people have mentioned when flying home. Is it the altitude? Is it something that would happen if we stayed on the ground another day or two, or might waiting a day or 2 to fly cut down on the pain of the gas? Do you recommend the wheel chair idea at the airport for most of us? I'm 56, out of shape and SFO is so large. Thanks again. Phyllis

Questions for the Banded Folks

Ok....my time is getting here very quickly. I will recieve my band

this Thursday. So, I am making my last minute preparations this

weekend so I'll be ready to go and so that I'll be ready when I get

home! I have a few questions if some of you could please answer.

1. Someone mentioned chewable zinc and calcium (from GNC??).

When should I begin to take these?

2. I have ordered and received a shipment of Juice Plus. When

should I start to take these?

3. Do I need any other vitamins and, if so, when should I start

taking these?

4. People has said to put crused pills in applesauce. Can I do this

starting immediately or do I have to wait until later to have

applesauce?

5. Did anyone have any trouble calling back to the states on their

cell phones or should I take a phone card in case? (Specifically for

people who live a good distance away - I'm in Alabama)

6. Did most of you simply sleep the majority of your time in the

hospital?

7. We are going back to San Diego on Saturday but my plane doesn't

leave until Sunday afternoon. Will I be able to do any sort of

walking around to see some of the sights or should my husband just

plan on going alone? I would like to see the Pacific

Ocean/Beachfront.

I guess that is enough for now. Sorry to have so many questions but

YOU all are the experts! YOU all know what is best!!! Thanks in

advance to anyone who will take the time to answer.

Jenni Currie

Mobile, Alabama

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Even with Cingular?????Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: When you use your cell phone in Mexico, dial the entire number. Don't use you "home" listing. Enter your entire phone number 1-AREA CODE-YOUR NUMBER. I learned this the hard way!!!! Virginia racie Bartek <tkbartek@...> wrote: I can answer some of these, Yes if you have cingular you might have trouble calling back to the states, some peoples cell phones have worked but mine didn't , Nina called my family for me. and it worked out perfectly, Me and my husband stayed an extra day, and I was able to go walk and

to the beach, etc. you should be up walking around teh next day. I slept the first day, but my the second day just normal sleep patterns. Hope this helps a little giftedtch <giftedtch@...> wrote: Ok....my time is getting here very quickly. I will recieve my band this Thursday. So, I am making my last minute preparations this weekend so I'll be ready to go and so that I'll be ready when I get home! I have a few questions if some of you could please answer.1. Someone mentioned chewable zinc and calcium (from GNC??). When should I begin to take these?2. I have ordered and received a shipment of Juice Plus. When should I start to take these?3. Do I need any

other vitamins and, if so, when should I start taking these?4. People has said to put crused pills in applesauce. Can I do this starting immediately or do I have to wait until later to have applesauce?5. Did anyone have any trouble calling back to the states on their cell phones or should I take a phone card in case? (Specifically for people who live a good distance away - I'm in Alabama)6. Did most of you simply sleep the majority of your time in the hospital?7. We are going back to San Diego on Saturday but my plane doesn't leave until Sunday afternoon. Will I be able to do any sort of walking around to see some of the sights or should my husband just plan on going alone? I would like to see the Pacific Ocean/Beachfront.I guess that is enough for now. Sorry to have so many questions but YOU all are the experts! YOU all know what is

best!!! Thanks in advance to anyone who will take the time to answer.Jenni CurrieMobile, AlabamaTracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB 6/24/05248/200/150 Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. VirginiaTracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB 6/24/05248/200/150

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Yes, I too have cingular. I kept pushing the home button and it wouldn't go thru............then I decided to dial and it worked!!!!Tracie Bartek <tkbartek@...> wrote: Even with Cingular?????Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: When you use your cell phone in Mexico, dial the entire number. Don't use you "home" listing. Enter your entire phone number 1-AREA CODE-YOUR NUMBER. I learned this the hard way!!!! Virginia racie Bartek <tkbartek@...> wrote: I can answer some of these, Yes if you have cingular you might have trouble calling back to the states, some peoples cell phones have worked but mine didn't , Nina called my family for me. and it worked out perfectly, Me and my husband stayed an extra day, and I was able to go walk and to the beach, etc. you should be up walking around teh next day. I slept the first day, but my the second day just normal sleep patterns. Hope this helps a little giftedtch <giftedtch@...> wrote: Ok....my time is getting here very quickly. I will recieve my band this Thursday. So, I am making my last minute preparations this weekend so I'll be ready to go and so that I'll be ready when I get home! I have a few

questions if some of you could please answer.1. Someone mentioned chewable zinc and calcium (from GNC??). When should I begin to take these?2. I have ordered and received a shipment of Juice Plus. When should I start to take these?3. Do I need any other vitamins and, if so, when should I start taking these?4. People has said to put crused pills in applesauce. Can I do this starting immediately or do I have to wait until later to have applesauce?5. Did anyone have any trouble calling back to the states on their cell phones or should I take a phone card in case? (Specifically for people who live a good distance away - I'm in Alabama)6. Did most of you simply sleep the majority of your time in the hospital?7. We are going back to San Diego on Saturday but my plane doesn't leave until Sunday afternoon.

Will I be able to do any sort of walking around to see some of the sights or should my husband just plan on going alone? I would like to see the Pacific Ocean/Beachfront.I guess that is enough for now. Sorry to have so many questions but YOU all are the experts! YOU all know what is best!!! Thanks in advance to anyone who will take the time to answer.Jenni CurrieMobile, AlabamaTracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB 6/24/05248/200/150 Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. VirginiaTracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB 6/24/05248/200/150 What are the most popular cars? Find out at Autos Virginia

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I have Cingular and didn't have one problem at all, I just called

from my speed dial and it picked up. I have a Nokia though, so I

wonder if it is the phone that matters. I know I used to have a

Motorola and that thing was the worst! I'll always try to stick with

Nokia they are good phones. Oh when I checked my bill, there were no

long distance charges or international charges either I am happy

cause I made alot of phone calls...lol

> Ok....my time is getting here very quickly. I will recieve my

band

> this Thursday. So, I am making my last minute preparations this

> weekend so I'll be ready to go and so that I'll be ready when I

get

> home! I have a few questions if some of you could please answer.

>

> 1. Someone mentioned chewable zinc and calcium (from GNC??).

> When should I begin to take these?

>

> 2. I have ordered and received a shipment of Juice Plus. When

> should I start to take these?

>

> 3. Do I need any other vitamins and, if so, when should I start

> taking these?

>

> 4. People has said to put crused pills in applesauce. Can I do

this

> starting immediately or do I have to wait until later to have

> applesauce?

>

> 5. Did anyone have any trouble calling back to the states on

their

> cell phones or should I take a phone card in case? (Specifically

for

> people who live a good distance away - I'm in Alabama)

>

> 6. Did most of you simply sleep the majority of your time in the

> hospital?

>

> 7. We are going back to San Diego on Saturday but my plane

doesn't

> leave until Sunday afternoon. Will I be able to do any sort of

> walking around to see some of the sights or should my husband just

> plan on going alone? I would like to see the Pacific

> Ocean/Beachfront.

>

> I guess that is enough for now. Sorry to have so many questions

but

> YOU all are the experts! YOU all know what is best!!! Thanks in

> advance to anyone who will take the time to answer.

>

> Jenni Currie

> Mobile, Alabama

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Tracie K. Bartek

> (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)

> DOB 6/24/05

> 248/200/150

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>

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>

>

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//Even with Cingular?????//

I have cingular and was NOT able to call out. However, my husband WAS

able to call me. Wierd but I don't think I was the only one who had a

problem with Cingular.

7/18/05

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Hello, I just got back from surgery and can tell you what I did. I come out of anestesia slow so I was the first operated on (out of 4) and the last one feeling better. I think I had a 24 hour delay or something. I stayed one night at the Best Western in San Diego after the surgery and was soooo glad I did. I had gas the whole time and it was painful. I did walk a bit (about an hour) through old town but could not do any more. At the airport I did fine. I still had gas but it wasn't as obvious or painful. I had a layover in Denver and caught the airport shuttle to go to the next gate and it was a lifesaver. I plan on posting about my experience later today, just hope this helps. Tammy

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I have Cingular and am able to call out perfectly from the hospital

but most patients can't, and can only receive calls, not sure why.

Nina

>

> //Even with Cingular?????//

>

> I have cingular and was NOT able to call out. However, my husband

WAS

> able to call me. Wierd but I don't think I was the only one who

had a

> problem with Cingular.

>

>

> 7/18/05

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>

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Hi Phyllis

I actually did not have a lot of problem with gas trouble. I did have a case of diarrhea and was nervous about the flight and having to try to fit in the airplane bathroom, but I didn't need to go. I don't think I would want to wait to fly home because my diarrhea got worse before it got better so I was glad to be home ASAP!! I was really glad to have the use of the wheelchair. I'm 50 and was 363 lbs. and had trouble walking very far prior to surgery. The airlines were very nice and accommodating. Walking after surgery is good for you, but I could not have made the trip through the airport to catch my second flight by myself. They also let you through the security line faster so you won't have to stand in line. I wasn't in a lot of pain, just really, really tired. I felt somewhat out of breath too, probably because of the gas from surgery taking up room from my lungs but no pain from that for me.

Dianne

9/5/05

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-- Re: Questions for the Banded Folks

Dianne, thank you for the responses to Jenni's questions. I found the information helpful as well. I have a question about all the gas troubles people have mentioned when flying home. Is it the altitude? Is it something that would happen if we stayed on the ground another day or two, or might waiting a day or 2 to fly cut down on the pain of the gas? Do you recommend the wheel chair idea at the airport for most of us? I'm 56, out of shape and SFO is so large. Thanks again. Phyllis

Questions for the Banded Folks

Ok....my time is getting here very quickly. I will recieve my band

this Thursday. So, I am making my last minute preparations this

weekend so I'll be ready to go and so that I'll be ready when I get

home! I have a few questions if some of you could please answer.

1. Someone mentioned chewable zinc and calcium (from GNC??).

When should I begin to take these?

2. I have ordered and received a shipment of Juice Plus. When

should I start to take these?

3. Do I need any other vitamins and, if so, when should I start

taking these?

4. People has said to put crused pills in applesauce. Can I do this

starting immediately or do I have to wait until later to have

applesauce?

5. Did anyone have any trouble calling back to the states on their

cell phones or should I take a phone card in case? (Specifically for

people who live a good distance away - I'm in Alabama)

6. Did most of you simply sleep the majority of your time in the

hospital?

7. We are going back to San Diego on Saturday but my plane doesn't

leave until Sunday afternoon. Will I be able to do any sort of

walking around to see some of the sights or should my husband just

plan on going alone? I would like to see the Pacific

Ocean/Beachfront.

I guess that is enough for now. Sorry to have so many questions but

YOU all are the experts! YOU all know what is best!!! Thanks in

advance to anyone who will take the time to answer.

Jenni Currie

Mobile, Alabama

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Thank you Thank you, I will surely try it, since I will be going alone this time, I hated thinking I couldn't get ahold of anyone at home, i will have mine charged up and surely try your advice, thanks again Tracie Bartek 248/200/150 DOB 6/24/06 Dr. Acevesa Lap Band Doll (one of many) Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Yes, I too have cingular. I kept pushing the home button and it wouldn't go thru............then I decided to dial and it worked!!!!Tracie Bartek <tkbartek@...> wrote: Even with Cingular?????Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: When you use your cell phone in Mexico, dial the entire number. Don't use you "home" listing. Enter your entire phone number 1-AREA CODE-YOUR NUMBER. I learned this the hard way!!!! Virginia racie Bartek <tkbartek@...> wrote: I can answer some of these, Yes if you have cingular you might have trouble calling back to the states, some peoples cell phones have worked but mine didn't , Nina called my family for me. and it worked out perfectly, Me and my husband stayed an extra day, and I was able to go walk and to the beach, etc. you should be up walking around teh next day. I slept

the first day, but my the second day just normal sleep patterns. Hope this helps a little giftedtch <giftedtch@...> wrote: Ok....my time is getting here very quickly. I will recieve my band this Thursday. So, I am making my last minute preparations this weekend so I'll be ready to go and so that I'll be ready when I get home! I have a few questions if some of you could please answer.1. Someone mentioned chewable zinc and calcium (from GNC??). When should I begin to take these?2. I have ordered and received a shipment of Juice Plus. When should I start to take these?3. Do I need any other vitamins and, if so, when should I start taking these?4. People has said to put crused

pills in applesauce. Can I do this starting immediately or do I have to wait until later to have applesauce?5. Did anyone have any trouble calling back to the states on their cell phones or should I take a phone card in case? (Specifically for people who live a good distance away - I'm in Alabama)6. Did most of you simply sleep the majority of your time in the hospital?7. We are going back to San Diego on Saturday but my plane doesn't leave until Sunday afternoon. Will I be able to do any sort of walking around to see some of the sights or should my husband just plan on going alone? I would like to see the Pacific Ocean/Beachfront.I guess that is enough for now. Sorry to have so many questions but YOU all are the experts! YOU all know what is best!!! Thanks in advance to anyone who will take the time to answer.Jenni CurrieMobile,

AlabamaTracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB 6/24/05248/200/150 Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. VirginiaTracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB 6/24/05248/200/150 What are the most popular cars? Find out at Autos VirginiaTracie K. Bartek (Dr. Aceves Lap-Band Dolls)DOB 6/24/05248/200/150

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Hi, Diane. Thank you for the additional information. I might break down and buy a "Depends" for the flight home in case I'm too slow getting to the restroom! I know what you mean about trying to fit into the restroom. Hardly room to turn around in those things! I am so looking forward to getting on a plane and NOT having to whisper to the flight attendant that I'm in seat # such and such and would she bring me a seat belt extender. I fly Alaska mostly and they are all very discreet, but it still feels really awful. Looks like you are moving right along with weight loss. Good for you!! I'll be anxious to watch your progress and share mine with you. Phyllis

Questions for the Banded Folks

Ok....my time is getting here very quickly. I will recieve my band

this Thursday. So, I am making my last minute preparations this

weekend so I'll be ready to go and so that I'll be ready when I get

home! I have a few questions if some of you could please answer.

1. Someone mentioned chewable zinc and calcium (from GNC??).

When should I begin to take these?

2. I have ordered and received a shipment of Juice Plus. When

should I start to take these?

3. Do I need any other vitamins and, if so, when should I start

taking these?

4. People has said to put crused pills in applesauce. Can I do this

starting immediately or do I have to wait until later to have

applesauce?

5. Did anyone have any trouble calling back to the states on their

cell phones or should I take a phone card in case? (Specifically for

people who live a good distance away - I'm in Alabama)

6. Did most of you simply sleep the majority of your time in the

hospital?

7. We are going back to San Diego on Saturday but my plane doesn't

leave until Sunday afternoon. Will I be able to do any sort of

walking around to see some of the sights or should my husband just

plan on going alone? I would like to see the Pacific

Ocean/Beachfront.

I guess that is enough for now. Sorry to have so many questions but

YOU all are the experts! YOU all know what is best!!! Thanks in

advance to anyone who will take the time to answer.

Jenni Currie

Mobile, Alabama