Banded 3-9, male and back home.

[Guest guest]

I WAS BANDED 2/18/06. YES, I WAS IN THE STORE WHEN SUDDENLY I HAD TO PUCKER MY BUTT CHEEKS AND WADDLE OUT LIKE A PENGUIN. IMODIUM IS OKAY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THE PAIN WILL MOST LIKELY STOP WITHIN ANOTHER WEEK.

HANG IN THERE! YOU ARE DOING FINE!

SHARI FEARN

[Guest guest]

Group:

My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week ago today on

Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse to ask for

directions and damn well won't follow them if you give them to

me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful?

Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I had left the

Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I discovered that I

had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture?

I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads were closed due

to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to get to SD. I

missed my plane and was a day late getting home.

I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly surprised when my

brother and an old college friend of mine showed up and stayed 2

days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support group. It helps.

I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it was kind of fun

in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico since 1972, and then

for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica.

I build, repair and curse computers for a living. I am also the

Webmaster for numerous websites including some Spanish sites in

Latin America.

Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the Dr, can feel

what it is like to be banded except for those that have been banded.

While it is a unique journey for each of us there are still quite a

few things in common.

Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and foget the simple

eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3 days I took in

less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I am now surrounded

by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case I forget again.

Here is my question :-) I have had a small " stomach ache " since

surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that there may be some

reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it has been gone. I

still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get a little worse

after I drink something. It may just be reflected pain from the

port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and when did it

finally go away? I also seem to have a small problem with the

dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune times. Anybody else

have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will try to remain an

active member of this group but the number of posts daily is almost

overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and I am afraid the

estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-)

I also very much want to thank the thoughtful people in this

group that have posted their photos. I never even thought about

taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own to show my wife.

There are enough generic photos posted that I can make an album for

myself to remember. Thanks again.

Craig

[Guest guest]

Hi Craig

You sound like a great guy! Your wife is lucky to have a husband

who can admit to such things!

The only stomach ache I have had is from constant hunger, or rather

starvation. Maybe if I did have a stomach ache, I wouldn't have any

appetite. Unfortunately, there has been no appetite change since my

surgery.

I did, however, have some diarrhea. Take some immodium for it. I

just cut up a pill in 3 pieces and took that. That cured it and I

haven't had it since.

I'm sorry your trip home was problematic. And I hope you are doing

well now! How are you doing with the all-liquid-I-wanna-kill-

someone- diet? LOL Can you all tell I'm having problems with

it......

Good luck!

>

> Group:

> My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week ago today on

> Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse to ask for

> directions and damn well won't follow them if you give them to

> me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful?

> Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I had left the

> Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I discovered that

I

> had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture?

> I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads were closed

due

> to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to get to SD. I

> missed my plane and was a day late getting home.

> I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly surprised when my

> brother and an old college friend of mine showed up and stayed 2

> days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support group. It

helps.

> I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it was kind of

fun

> in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico since 1972, and

then

> for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica.

> I build, repair and curse computers for a living. I am also

the

> Webmaster for numerous websites including some Spanish sites in

> Latin America.

> Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the Dr, can feel

> what it is like to be banded except for those that have been

banded.

> While it is a unique journey for each of us there are still quite

a

> few things in common.

> Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and foget the

simple

> eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3 days I took in

> less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I am now

surrounded

> by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case I forget again.

> Here is my question :-) I have had a small " stomach ache "

since

> surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that there may be

some

> reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it has been gone.

I

> still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get a little worse

> after I drink something. It may just be reflected pain from the

> port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and when did it

> finally go away? I also seem to have a small problem with the

> dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune times. Anybody

else

> have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will try to remain

an

> active member of this group but the number of posts daily is

almost

> overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and I am afraid

the

> estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-)

> I also very much want to thank the thoughtful people in this

> group that have posted their photos. I never even thought about

> taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own to show my

wife.

> There are enough generic photos posted that I can make an album

for

> myself to remember. Thanks again.

> Craig

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Craig,

Congrats on joining the losing side! About that

stomach ache.... I'm not sure it is the same, but when

I would go to bed, I could feel the band move

everytime I did. It also would hurt clear to my back

when I would drink or eat. I think it was because my

stomach was very swollen and I was very restricted.

Do not fear, once the swelling went down (for me about

5-6 weeks but for most 3-4 weeks)the pain went away

and I can no longer feel my band when I move around in

bed! Oh, and the restriction went away too. Good

luck on these first few weeks and have a wonderful

weight loss journey.

Penny

Penny Manville

Walden, Colorado

DOB 9/26/05

230/185/135

1st fill 12/9/05 1cc

2nd fill 1/27/06 0.5 cc 1.5 cc total

5'4 "

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[Guest guest]

Hi Craig,

My name is Sonya, I really got a kick out of what you had to say, I am

very forgetful, too. I am about 1 1/2 weeks ahead of you, I got banded

on 02/27. I did not experience too much stomach pain, apart from a

little bit of gas and the constant growling, but I know exactly what

you are talking about with the " leakage " , in this group they have a

term called PBing (productive burping) in the 2nd week of

my " concentration camp diet " I came up with a new term " PFing " , I wont

get too graphic, but I'll just say, I know what you are going through

with that. I found that once I started on the full liquids that

problem went away, and you are almost to that stage. Dont worry too

much about all us girls, we dont bite (too hard). Keep up the good

work.

Sonya

DOB 02/27/06

265/240/130

[Guest guest]

Craig, I had reflux and tummy aches for about 10 days after surgery. I took the chewable maalox and gas X but found out the hard way that they mix with your syliva and make a paste that clogs your stoma. Stick to the juice, broth and jello for the first couple of weeks. Don't make the mistake that I did and try to eat something else to soon. The reflux is from trying to eat to much to soon. At least it was in my case. Try the liquid antiacids. Becky DOB 1/26/2006 260/244/150ccar50 <ccarothers@...> wrote: Group: My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week ago today on Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse to ask for directions and damn well won't follow them if you give them to me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful? Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I had left the Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I discovered that I had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture? I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads were closed due to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to get to SD. I missed my plane and was a day late getting home. I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly surprised when my brother and an old college friend of mine showed up and stayed 2 days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support group. It helps. I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it was kind of fun in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico since 1972, and then for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica. I build, repair and curse computers for a living. I am also the Webmaster for numerous websites

including some Spanish sites in Latin America. Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the Dr, can feel what it is like to be banded except for those that have been banded. While it is a unique journey for each of us there are still quite a few things in common. Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and foget the simple eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3 days I took in less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I am now surrounded by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case I forget again. Here is my question :-) I have had a small "stomach ache" since surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that there may be some reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it has been gone. I still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get a little worse after I drink something. It may just be

reflected pain from the port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and when did it finally go away? I also seem to have a small problem with the dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune times. Anybody else have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will try to remain an active member of this group but the number of posts daily is almost overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and I am afraid the estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-) I also very much want to thank the thoughtful people in this group that have posted their photos. I never even thought about taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own to show my wife. There are enough generic photos posted that I can make an album for myself to remember. Thanks again. Craig

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Your sense of humor will get you through whatever. ccar50 <ccarothers@...> wrote: Group:My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week ago today on Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse to ask for directions and damn well won't follow them if you give them to me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful? Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I had left the Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I discovered that I had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture?I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads were closed due to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to get to SD. I missed my plane and was a day late getting home. I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly surprised when my brother and an old college friend of mine showed up and stayed 2

days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support group. It helps. I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it was kind of fun in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico since 1972, and then for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica.I build, repair and curse computers for a living. I am also the Webmaster for numerous websites including some Spanish sites in Latin America. Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the Dr, can feel what it is like to be banded except for those that have been banded. While it is a unique journey for each of us there are still quite a few things in common. Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and foget the simple eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3 days I took in less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I am now surrounded by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case I forget again.Here is my question :-) I have had a small

"stomach ache" since surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that there may be some reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it has been gone. I still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get a little worse after I drink something. It may just be reflected pain from the port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and when did it finally go away? I also seem to have a small problem with the dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune times. Anybody else have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will try to remain an active member of this group but the number of posts daily is almost overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and I am afraid the estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-)I also very much want to thank the thoughtful people in this group that have posted their photos. I never even thought about taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own to show my wife. There are enough

generic photos posted that I can make an album for myself to remember. Thanks again.Craig

[Guest guest]

craig it could be many things but it maybe as simple as your drinking way to fast and to much at a time as i found in my case trying to cram in all the water they say to drinklol i have the patiecne of a man when it comes to doing thing as told lolccar50 <ccarothers@...> wrote: Group: My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week ago today on Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse to ask for directions and damn well won't follow them if you give them to me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful? Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I had left the Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I discovered that I had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture? I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads were

closed due to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to get to SD. I missed my plane and was a day late getting home. I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly surprised when my brother and an old college friend of mine showed up and stayed 2 days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support group. It helps. I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it was kind of fun in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico since 1972, and then for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica. I build, repair and curse computers for a living. I am also the Webmaster for numerous websites including some Spanish sites in Latin America. Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the Dr, can feel what it is like to be banded except for those that have been banded. While it is a unique journey for each of us there are still quite a few things in common.

Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and foget the simple eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3 days I took in less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I am now surrounded by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case I forget again. Here is my question :-) I have had a small "stomach ache" since surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that there may be some reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it has been gone. I still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get a little worse after I drink something. It may just be reflected pain from the port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and when did it finally go away? I also seem to have a small problem with the dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune times. Anybody else have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will try to remain an active member of this

group but the number of posts daily is almost overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and I am afraid the estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-) I also very much want to thank the thoughtful people in this group that have posted their photos. I never even thought about taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own to show my wife. There are enough generic photos posted that I can make an album for myself to remember. Thanks again.Craig

Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

[Guest guest]

OH NO!!!! We get Diarreha????????? I am cracking up right now Shari. I already have to constantly wear something because the older I get the worse it seems to be!! I cant even laugh anymore without peeing my pants!!!! I thought it was the mind that was the first to go?? Tammy I.fearntribe@... wrote: I WAS BANDED 2/18/06. YES, I WAS IN THE STORE WHEN SUDDENLY I HAD TO PUCKER MY BUTT CHEEKS AND WADDLE OUT LIKE A PENGUIN. IMODIUM IS OKAY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THE PAIN WILL MOST LIKELY STOP WITHIN ANOTHER WEEK. HANG IN THERE! YOU ARE DOING FINE! SHARI FEARN

[Guest guest]

and also make sure that you use your camera often....have someone take shots of you once a month...so you can see the changes....It will all add up to, or subtract into the new you. MARCIA VECCHIONE <mvecchione3765@...> wrote: Your sense of humor will get you through whatever. ccar50 <ccarothers@...> wrote: Group:My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week ago today on Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse to ask for directions and damn well won't follow them if you give them to me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful? Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I had left the Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I discovered that I had left the

X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture?I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads were closed due to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to get to SD. I missed my plane and was a day late getting home. I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly surprised when my brother and an old college friend of mine showed up and stayed 2 days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support group. It helps. I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it was kind of fun in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico since 1972, and then for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica.I build, repair and curse computers for a living. I am also the Webmaster for numerous websites including some Spanish sites in Latin America. Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the Dr, can feel what it is like to be banded except for those that have been banded. While it is a unique journey for each of us there are still

quite a few things in common. Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and foget the simple eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3 days I took in less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I am now surrounded by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case I forget again.Here is my question :-) I have had a small "stomach ache" since surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that there may be some reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it has been gone. I still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get a little worse after I drink something. It may just be reflected pain from the port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and when did it finally go away? I also seem to have a small problem with the dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune times. Anybody else have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will try to remain an active member of this group but the number of

posts daily is almost overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and I am afraid the estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-)I also very much want to thank the thoughtful people in this group that have posted their photos. I never even thought about taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own to show my wife. There are enough generic photos posted that I can make an album for myself to remember. Thanks again.Craig

[Guest guest]

Hello fellow computer geek! Nice to see a fellow techy in the group. The others have had some good suggestions for the tummy ache. I think you are right, it could be pain from the port as well. Yes, take Imodium for the diarrhea and keep drinking the broths and clear liquid protein.

Sorry to hear about the terrible trip back to SD! Snow? WOW! Hey, I would love to know which websites you are webmaster for.

M

280/172/155 -108lbs gone for good!

Lapband 3/1/05

http://www.tracyslapband.com

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ccar50Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:33 PM Subject: Banded 3-9, male and back home.

Group: My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week ago today on Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse to ask for directions and damn well won't follow them if you give them to me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful? Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I had left the Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I discovered that I had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture? I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads were closed due to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to get to SD. I missed my plane and was a day late getting home. I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly surprised when my brother and an old college friend of mine showed up and stayed 2 days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support group. It helps. I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it was kind of fun in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico since 1972, and then for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica. I build, repair and curse computers for a living. I am also the Webmaster for numerous websites including some Spanish sites in Latin America. Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the Dr, can feel what it is like to be banded except for those that have been banded. While it is a unique journey for each of us there are still quite a few things in common. Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and foget the simple eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3 days I took in less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I am now surrounded by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case I forget again. Here is my question :-) I have had a small "stomach ache" since surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that there may be some reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it has been gone. I still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get a little worse after I drink something. It may just be reflected pain from the port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and when did it finally go away? I also seem to have a small problem with the dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune times. Anybody else have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will try to remain an active member of this group but the number of posts daily is almost overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and I am afraid the estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-) I also very much want to thank the thoughtful people in this group that have posted their photos. I never even thought about taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own to show my wife. There are enough generic photos posted that I can make an album for myself to remember. Thanks again.Craig

[Guest guest]

Glad to hear I am not the only one...... B.tammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote: OH NO!!!! We get Diarreha????????? I am cracking up right now Shari. I already have to constantly wear something because the older I get the worse it seems to be!! I cant even laugh anymore without peeing my pants!!!! I thought it was the mind that was the first to go?? Tammy I.fearntribe@... wrote: I WAS BANDED 2/18/06. YES, I WAS IN THE STORE WHEN SUDDENLY I HAD TO PUCKER MY BUTT CHEEKS AND WADDLE OUT LIKE A PENGUIN. IMODIUM IS OKAY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THE PAIN WILL MOST LIKELY STOP

WITHIN ANOTHER WEEK. HANG IN THERE! YOU ARE DOING FINE! SHARI FEARN

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[Guest guest]

Hi Craig,

My name is and i wanted to greet you at the

airport the day you arrived i was leaving. I was

banded on March 6th and it has been a wonderful

experience. I have since lost about 26 pounds since my

surgery. I have had a case of diarrhea but since all

that is going in is liguid i assume thats whats going

to come out.

Now i have to admit i am getting hungry now for the

last couple of days, and have cheated eating about 8

french fries , it didnt bother my stomach at all but i

did feel it and i was statisfied with the little i

ate. I am not telling you to eat french fries at all,

just needed something salty. I cant eat the chicken

broth anymore. ANy ideas on other food?

I sometimes have bad luck like what you described, and

i cant truly understand it.

I wish you the best of luck if you need anything look

me up, we are all here to support each other..

SIncerely,

DOB. 3/6/06

340/314/200

oH... i TOOK SOME PICS OF THE DR. A WITH THE OTHER

GIRLS THAT WENT WITH ME.. I HOPE TO HAVE THEM POSTED

SOON...

--- ccar50 <ccarothers@...> wrote:

> Group:

> My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week

> ago today on

> Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse

> to ask for

> directions and damn well won't follow them if you

> give them to

> me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful?

> Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I

> had left the

> Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I

> discovered that I

> had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture?

> I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads

> were closed due

> to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to

> get to SD. I

> missed my plane and was a day late getting home.

> I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly

> surprised when my

> brother and an old college friend of mine showed up

> and stayed 2

> days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support

> group. It helps.

> I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it

> was kind of fun

> in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico

> since 1972, and then

> for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica.

> I build, repair and curse computers for a

> living. I am also the

> Webmaster for numerous websites including some

> Spanish sites in

> Latin America.

> Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the

> Dr, can feel

> what it is like to be banded except for those that

> have been banded.

> While it is a unique journey for each of us there

> are still quite a

> few things in common.

> Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and

> foget the simple

> eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3

> days I took in

> less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I

> am now surrounded

> by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case

> I forget again.

> Here is my question :-) I have had a small

> " stomach ache " since

> surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that

> there may be some

> reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it

> has been gone. I

> still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get

> a little worse

> after I drink something. It may just be reflected

> pain from the

> port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and

> when did it

> finally go away? I also seem to have a small

> problem with the

> dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune

> times. Anybody else

> have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will

> try to remain an

> active member of this group but the number of posts

> daily is almost

> overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and

> I am afraid the

> estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-)

> I also very much want to thank the thoughtful

> people in this

> group that have posted their photos. I never even

> thought about

> taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own

> to show my wife.

> There are enough generic photos posted that I can

> make an album for

> myself to remember. Thanks again.

> Craig

>

>

>

>

>

>

Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing an imperfect person

perfectly.

Sincerely,

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Try Kelli's idea of Won Ton soup (minus the chunks) I tried it today and it was great!!super medic <supermedic1707@...> wrote: Hi Craig,My name is and i wanted to greet you at theairport the day you arrived i was leaving. I wasbanded on March 6th and it has been a wonderfulexperience. I have since lost about 26 pounds since mysurgery. I have had a case of diarrhea but since allthat is going in is liguid i assume thats whats goingto come out. Now i have to admit i am getting hungry now for thelast couple of days, and have cheated eating about 8french fries , it didnt bother my stomach at all but idid feel it and i was statisfied with the little iate. I am not telling you to eat french fries at all,just needed something salty. I cant eat the chickenbroth anymore. ANy ideas on other

food?I sometimes have bad luck like what you described, andi cant truly understand it. I wish you the best of luck if you need anything lookme up, we are all here to support each other.. SIncerely, DOB. 3/6/06340/314/200oH... i TOOK SOME PICS OF THE DR. A WITH THE OTHERGIRLS THAT WENT WITH ME.. I HOPE TO HAVE THEM POSTEDSOON...--- ccar50 <ccarothers@...> wrote:> Group:> My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week> ago today on > Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse> to ask for > directions and damn well won't follow them if you> give them to > me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful? > Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I> had left the > Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I> discovered that I > had left the

X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture?> I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads> were closed due > to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to> get to SD. I > missed my plane and was a day late getting home. > I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly> surprised when my > brother and an old college friend of mine showed up> and stayed 2 > days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support> group. It helps. > I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it> was kind of fun > in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico> since 1972, and then > for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica.> I build, repair and curse computers for a> living. I am also the > Webmaster for numerous websites including some> Spanish sites in > Latin America.

> Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the> Dr, can feel > what it is like to be banded except for those that> have been banded. > While it is a unique journey for each of us there> are still quite a > few things in common. > Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and> foget the simple > eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3> days I took in > less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I> am now surrounded > by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case> I forget again.> Here is my question :-) I have had a small> "stomach ache" since > surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that> there may be some > reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it> has been gone. I > still, however have a constant

ache,it seems to get> a little worse > after I drink something. It may just be reflected> pain from the > port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and> when did it > finally go away? I also seem to have a small> problem with the > dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune> times. Anybody else > have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will> try to remain an > active member of this group but the number of posts> daily is almost > overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and> I am afraid the > estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-)> I also very much want to thank the thoughtful> people in this > group that have posted their photos. I never even> thought about > taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own> to show my wife. > There are enough generic photos

posted that I can> make an album for > myself to remember. Thanks again.> Craig > > > > > > Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing an imperfect person perfectly. Sincerely, __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

26 pounds??? That is super!!!! I’ve

lost 17. When I want something salty, I have been sucking on pretzels and then

when the salt is gone I throw the rest away – also I have been sucking on

jerky to just get the flavor. Any ideas on what to drink the 2nd two

weeks? I am excited to go off the broth but not sure what is allowed on this

next stage or rather what is really good!!!

A.

la Dolce Vita Salone

& Spa

320.259.6682

320.259.0499 (f)

From:

[mailto: ] On

Behalf Of super medic

Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 10:30

AM

To:

Subject: Re:

Banded 3-9, male and back home.

Hi Craig,

My name is and i wanted to greet you at the

airport the day you arrived i was leaving. I was

banded on March 6th and it has been a wonderful

experience. I have since lost about 26 pounds

since my

surgery. I have had a case of diarrhea but since

all

that is going in is liguid i assume thats whats

going

to come out.

Now i have to admit i am getting hungry now for

the

last couple of days, and have cheated eating about

8

french fries , it didnt bother my stomach at all

but i

did feel it and i was statisfied with the little i

ate. I am not telling you to eat french fries at

all,

just needed something salty. I cant eat the

chicken

broth anymore. ANy ideas on other food?

I sometimes have bad luck like what you described,

and

i cant truly understand it.

I wish you the best of luck if you need anything

look

me up, we are all here to support each other..

SIncerely,

DOB. 3/6/06

340/314/200

oH... i TOOK SOME PICS OF THE DR. A WITH THE OTHER

GIRLS THAT WENT WITH ME.. I HOPE TO HAVE THEM

POSTED

SOON...

--- ccar50 <ccarothers@...> wrote:

> Group:

> My name is

Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week

> ago today on

> Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful,

refuse

> to ask for

> directions and damn well won't follow them if

you

> give them to

> me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful?

> Upon arriving

in San Diego I

discovered that I

> had left the

> Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back

home I

> discovered that I

> had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture?

> I had a

terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads

> were closed due

> to snow and when we finally got out it took 8

hrs to

> get to SD. I

> missed my plane and was a day late getting

home.

> I had planned on going alone but was

pleasntly

> surprised when my

> brother and an old college friend of mine

showed up

> and stayed 2

> days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal

support

> group. It helps.

> I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In

fact it

> was kind of fun

> in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico

> since 1972, and then

> for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica.

> I build, repair

and curse computers for a

> living. I am also the

> Webmaster for numerous websites including

some

> Spanish sites in

> Latin America.

> Here is why I

am posting. No one, not even the

> Dr, can feel

> what it is like to be banded except for those

that

> have been banded.

> While it is a unique journey for each of us

there

> are still quite a

> few things in common.

> Being male, as

mentioned above I woud read and

> foget the simple

> eating instructions for post surgery. For

about 3

> days I took in

> less than 300 calories a day and not much

water. I

> am now surrounded

> by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth,

in case

> I forget again.

> Here is my

question :-) I have had a small

> " stomach ache " since

> surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out

that

> there may be some

> reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part

of it

> has been gone. I

> still, however have a constant ache,it seems

to get

> a little worse

> after I drink something. It may just be

reflected

> pain from the

> port. Did any of you have a similar stomach

ache and

> when did it

> finally go away? I also seem to have a

small

> problem with the

> dreaded diaharea and some leakage at

inoportune

> times. Anybody else

> have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I

will

> try to remain an

> active member of this group but the number of

posts

> daily is almost

> overwhelming, considering I live in

cyberspace, and

> I am afraid the

> estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-)

> I also very

much want to thank the thoughtful

> people in this

> group that have posted their photos. I never

even

> thought about

> taking my camera and so have no pictures of

my own

> to show my wife.

> There are enough generic photos posted that I

can

> make an album for

> myself to remember. Thanks again.

> Craig

>

>

>

>

>

>

Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's

seeing an imperfect person perfectly.

Sincerely,

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Craig:

I am SO proud of your hard work on this. Your making it sound like

a breeze for me when I go in to have it done in May. It's wonderful

to hear your joy.

Keep up the great work!!

Eileen

> >

> > Group:

> > My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week ago today

on

> > Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse to ask for

> > directions and damn well won't follow them if you give them to

> > me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful?

> > Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I had left the

> > Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I discovered

that

> I

> > had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture?

> > I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads were closed

> due

> > to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to get to SD.

I

> > missed my plane and was a day late getting home.

> > I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly surprised when my

> > brother and an old college friend of mine showed up and stayed 2

> > days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support group. It

> helps.

> > I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it was kind of

> fun

> > in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico since 1972, and

> then

> > for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica.

> > I build, repair and curse computers for a living. I am also

> the

> > Webmaster for numerous websites including some Spanish sites in

> > Latin America.

> > Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the Dr, can feel

> > what it is like to be banded except for those that have been

> banded.

> > While it is a unique journey for each of us there are still

quite

> a

> > few things in common.

> > Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and foget the

> simple

> > eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3 days I took in

> > less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I am now

> surrounded

> > by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case I forget

again.

> > Here is my question :-) I have had a small " stomach ache "

> since

> > surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that there may be

> some

> > reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it has been

gone.

> I

> > still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get a little

worse

> > after I drink something. It may just be reflected pain from the

> > port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and when did it

> > finally go away? I also seem to have a small problem with the

> > dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune times. Anybody

> else

> > have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will try to remain

> an

> > active member of this group but the number of posts daily is

> almost

> > overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and I am afraid

> the

> > estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-)

> > I also very much want to thank the thoughtful people in

this

> > group that have posted their photos. I never even thought about

> > taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own to show my

> wife.

> > There are enough generic photos posted that I can make an album

> for

> > myself to remember. Thanks again.

> > Craig

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Congradulations on your new life starting?? I have just meet Dr. Aceves yesterday and My surgery date is April 20, 2006 I am really excited!! If you don't mind sharing some of your experiecnes with me after your surgery and how you feel and your diet is it hard?? And what have you been eating. Nydia <michelle@...> wrote: 26 pounds??? That is

super!!!! I’ve lost 17. When I want something salty, I have been sucking on pretzels and then when the salt is gone I throw the rest away – also I have been sucking on jerky to just get the flavor. Any ideas on what to drink the 2nd two weeks? I am excited to go off the broth but not sure what is allowed on this next stage or rather what is really good!!! A. la Dolce Vita Salone &

Spa 320.259.6682 320.259.0499 (f) From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of super medicSent: Monday, March 20, 2006 10:30 AM Subject: Re: Banded 3-9, male and back home. Hi Craig,My name is and i wanted to greet you at theairport the day you arrived i was leaving. I wasbanded on March 6th and it has been a wonderfulexperience. I have since lost about 26 pounds since mysurgery. I have had a case of diarrhea but since allthat is going in is liguid i assume thats whats goingto come out. Now i have to admit i am getting hungry now for thelast couple of days, and have cheated eating about 8french fries , it didnt bother my stomach at all but idid feel it and i was

statisfied with the little iate. I am not telling you to eat french fries at all,just needed something salty. I cant eat the chickenbroth anymore. ANy ideas on other food?I sometimes have bad luck like what you described, andi cant truly understand it. I wish you the best of luck if you need anything lookme up, we are all here to support each other.. SIncerely, DOB. 3/6/06340/314/200oH... i TOOK SOME PICS OF THE DR. A WITH THE OTHERGIRLS

THAT WENT WITH ME.. I HOPE TO HAVE THEM POSTEDSOON...--- ccar50 <ccarothers@...> wrote:> Group:> My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week> ago today on > Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse> to ask for > directions and damn well won't follow them if you> give them to > me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful? > Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I> had left the > Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I> discovered that I > had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture?> I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads> were closed due > to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to> get to SD. I > missed my plane and was a day late getting home.

> I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly> surprised when my > brother and an old college friend of mine showed up> and stayed 2 > days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support> group. It helps. > I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it> was kind of fun > in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico> since 1972, and then > for only a few days on my way

down to Costa Rica.> I build, repair and curse computers for a> living. I am also the > Webmaster for numerous websites including some> Spanish sites in > Latin America. > Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the> Dr, can feel > what it is like to be banded except for those that> have been banded. > While it is a unique journey for

each of us there> are still quite a > few things in common. > Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and> foget the simple > eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3> days I took in > less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I> am now surrounded > by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case> I forget again.> Here is my question :-) I have had a small> "stomach ache" since > surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that> there may be some > reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it> has been gone. I > still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get> a little worse > after I drink something. It may just be reflected> pain from the > port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and> when did it > finally go away? I also seem to have a small> problem with the > dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune> times. Anybody else > have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will> try to remain an > active member of this group but the number of posts> daily is almost > overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and> I am afraid the > estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-)> I also very much want to thank the thoughtful> people in this

> group that have posted their photos. I never even> thought about > taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own> to show my wife. > There are enough generic photos posted that I can> make an album for > myself to remember. Thanks again.> Craig > > > > > > Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing an imperfect person perfectly. Sincerely, __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Nydia,

Congratulations on your surgery date! You must live in Mexico? As for me, the

post op

period has been HELL. No pain or anything, just with the diet. It has been

awful for me,

while for some others, it's been easy. I don't get it, but that's how its been.

Good luck!

>

> > Group:

> > My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week

> > ago today on

> > Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse

> > to ask for

> > directions and damn well won't follow them if you

> > give them to

> > me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful?

> > Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I

> > had left the

> > Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I

> > discovered that I

> > had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture?

> > I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads

> > were closed due

> > to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to

> > get to SD. I

> > missed my plane and was a day late getting home.

> > I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly

> > surprised when my

> > brother and an old college friend of mine showed up

> > and stayed 2

> > days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support

> > group. It helps.

> > I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it

> > was kind of fun

> > in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico

> > since 1972, and then

> > for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica.

> > I build, repair and curse computers for a

> > living. I am also the

> > Webmaster for numerous websites including some

> > Spanish sites in

> > Latin America.

> > Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the

> > Dr, can feel

> > what it is like to be banded except for those that

> > have been banded.

> > While it is a unique journey for each of us there

> > are still quite a

> > few things in common.

> > Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and

> > foget the simple

> > eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3

> > days I took in

> > less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I

> > am now surrounded

> > by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case

> > I forget again.

> > Here is my question :-) I have had a small

> > " stomach ache " since

> > surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that

> > there may be some

> > reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it

> > has been gone. I

> > still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get

> > a little worse

> > after I drink something. It may just be reflected

> > pain from the

> > port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and

> > when did it

> > finally go away? I also seem to have a small

> > problem with the

> > dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune

> > times. Anybody else

> > have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will

> > try to remain an

> > active member of this group but the number of posts

> > daily is almost

> > overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and

> > I am afraid the

> > estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-)

> > I also very much want to thank the thoughtful

> > people in this

> > group that have posted their photos. I never even

> > thought about

> > taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own

> > to show my wife.

> > There are enough generic photos posted that I can

> > make an album for

> > myself to remember. Thanks again.

> > Craig

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

> Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing an imperfect person

perfectly.

>

>

>

> Sincerely,

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

oooh you rebel you! I'm not going to admit to cheating on this " wonderful " post

op diet,

ha ha. Only my hairdresser knows for sure!

> > >

> > > > Group:

> > > > My name is Craig Carothers. I was banded 1 week

> > > > ago today on

> > > > Mar 9th. I am Male, and therefore forgetful, refuse

> > > > to ask for

> > > > directions and damn well won't follow them if you

> > > > give them to

> > > > me,stubborn, and did I mention forgetful?

> > > > Upon arriving in San Diego I discovered that I

> > > > had left the

> > > > Cashiers Check at home. Upon arriving back home I

> > > > discovered that I

> > > > had left the X-Rays in San Diego. Get the picture?

> > > > I had a terrible trip leaving Mexico.The roads

> > > > were closed due

> > > > to snow and when we finally got out it took 8 hrs to

> > > > get to SD. I

> > > > missed my plane and was a day late getting home.

> > > > I had planned on going alone but was pleasntly

> > > > surprised when my

> > > > brother and an old college friend of mine showed up

> > > > and stayed 2

> > > > days. I am amazed at the size of my peronal support

> > > > group. It helps.

> > > > I speak Spanish so that was not an issue. In fact it

> > > > was kind of fun

> > > > in that regard because I haven't been in Mexico

> > > > since 1972, and then

> > > > for only a few days on my way down to Costa Rica.

> > > > I build, repair and curse computers for a

> > > > living. I am also the

> > > > Webmaster for numerous websites including some

> > > > Spanish sites in

> > > > Latin America.

> > > > Here is why I am posting. No one, not even the

> > > > Dr, can feel

> > > > what it is like to be banded except for those that

> > > > have been banded.

> > > > While it is a unique journey for each of us there

> > > > are still quite a

> > > > few things in common.

> > > > Being male, as mentioned above I woud read and

> > > > foget the simple

> > > > eating instructions for post surgery. For about 3

> > > > days I took in

> > > > less than 300 calories a day and not much water. I

> > > > am now surrounded

> > > > by water, Gatorade, fruit juices and broth, in case

> > > > I forget again.

> > > > Here is my question :-) I have had a small

> > > > & quot;stomach ache & quot; since

> > > > surgery. It got pretty bad and I figured out that

> > > > there may be some

> > > > reflux invloved. I took Pepsid and that part of it

> > > > has been gone. I

> > > > still, however have a constant ache,it seems to get

> > > > a little worse

> > > > after I drink something. It may just be reflected

> > > > pain from the

> > > > port. Did any of you have a similar stomach ache and

> > > > when did it

> > > > finally go away? I also seem to have a small

> > > > problem with the

> > > > dreaded diaharea and some leakage at inoportune

> > > > times. Anybody else

> > > > have this problem? Appreciate any feedback. I will

> > > > try to remain an

> > > > active member of this group but the number of posts

> > > > daily is almost

> > > > overwhelming, considering I live in cyberspace, and

> > > > I am afraid the

> > > > estrogen levels here may be dangerous :-)

> > > > I also very much want to thank the thoughtful

> > > > people in this

> > > > group that have posted their photos. I never even

> > > > thought about

> > > > taking my camera and so have no pictures of my own

> > > > to show my wife.

> > > > There are enough generic photos posted that I can

> > > > make an album for

> > > > myself to remember. Thanks again.

> > > > Craig

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Love isn't finding a perfect person, It's seeing an imperfect person

> > perfectly.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Sincerely,

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > __________________________________________________

> > >