http://band2gether.net/ A world-wide community of people sharing in open discussions about the practical and emotional aspects of living life with a lap band. en Wed, 22 May 2013 14:50:22 GMT vBulletin 60 http://band2gether.net/images/misc/rss.png http://band2gether.net/ http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12488-Why-24-Hour-Emergency-Room-is-Essential&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 12:11:30 GMT Hello all, Myself Meredith Clark from the AOK Emergency Room, Houston, TX. I am long associated with the emergency services at AOK emergency room, an... Hello all, Myself Meredith Clark from the AOK Emergency Room, Houston, TX. I am long associated with the emergency services at AOK emergency room, an Urgent care clinic in Houston.

Today, the world is moving on a fast track where everything is quick, whether it is related to Technology or Health. As the proverb says “Health is Wealth” which strongly mean that if your health is good your life will be good and simultaneously you will enjoy everything whether it is your work or you have to go out with your family for party or picnic.

In a survey in USA, it is found that the person suffering from any of the diseases would like to go to the 24 hour emergency care center for treatment because of the quick and quality services given to them along with the self-centered patient care. This type of environment at emergency care clinics help patients to recover fast.

My question is with all the members of this Forum that "Why One Should Prefer Going at an Emergency Clinic?"

I want to know the various aspects for choosing the ER against the hospitals and other clinics. ]]> New Member Introductions meredithclark http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12488-Why-24-Hour-Emergency-Room-is-Essential http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12487-dating-site-for-WLS-rs&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 21:02:34 GMT If this is against board rules, I apologize. Please delete. Is this something you guys would be in to? I started one. I don't want to post the link here but if you visit my profile it's my homepage. Anyway, it's free but you may need to upload a photo in order to send messages, so I know you're not a spammer. Oh and it's not a forum so everything is pretty private. I'm on a few other message boards and we have about a dozen members so far. Tell me what you think. ]]> The b2g Cafe Kisigin http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12487-dating-site-for-WLS-rs http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12486-An-Ounce-of-Food-is-SO-SMALL&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 05:03:26 GMT So I was wondering how and if many of you eat just an ounce. The portion is so small and my brain and stomach aren't on the same page. I am only 21 and live alone. If I want to eat a hot pocket it is extremely hard to just throw it away after a nibble. I usually eat the whole thing if it is in front of me and end having most of it come back up but I eat the whole thing. I also like going out with my friends and there isn't any place on this earth that you can order any thing close to an ounce in size. I hate just eating a little and and having people make comments and such! When I go out I usually order a smaller portion and eat the whole thing slowly or most of it anyway so no questions are asked. I mean I guess I am doing just fine where I am but wondering if people really eat only an ounce and how it works for them to not waste food.


Surgery Date: 9/2013
Weight Loss to Date: 85 lbs ]]> Living with a Lap Band Katie91 http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12486-An-Ounce-of-Food-is-SO-SMALL http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12485-One-year-already&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 17:40:18 GMT Tomorrow will be my one year banding and I have mixed emotions about it. I really thought I would be farther along then I am (in my mind I should... Tomorrow will be my one year banding and I have mixed emotions about it. I really thought I would be farther along then I am (in my mind I should have shed 100 pounds by now). Reality is I have lost close to 60 pounds and about that much in inches. Have gone from a size 30/32 to a size 16. I know I can move better, people comment on how good I'm looking and I do feel better yet, there is that voice that niggles in the back of my head. I have a niece that had another type of WLS done about the same time last year and has lost 145 pounds. Yes, trying to compare apples to oranges here, and I know that. Ours is a much slower process but proven to work over the long haul. Would I go back and change the type of WLS I had done.......most likely not. Before I had my surgery, I had actually been looking into the different types and the pros and cons of each for over 10 years. The band seemed to be more of what I was comfortable with. In the coming "year" I really hope to set more goals for myself. I have Relay for Life coming up and then the Susan G. Koman 60 mile walk towards the end of the year. I'm still experimenting with foods and what does and doesn't have affects on my body and weight gain or loss. The hardest part so far for me is the mental banding. Not sure if that ever leaves us, but hope it does. :nod: ]]> Living with a Lap Band sadadhatura http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12485-One-year-already http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12484-Sharp-burning-pain-below-port-site&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:23:20 GMT Hi all,

I was banded on the 16th of April 2013, my recovery has been going well except in the last 3 day's I've been experiencing severe pain below my port. It hurt s most when I wake up or if I make any sudden movement. I could describe the pain as a burning pulling pain, one inch below my port and left to my belly button. It makes me really uncomfortable at times, I'm not sure if this is a common occurrence among people or should I seek advice from my surgeon?

Thanks :)

- Jess. ]]> Lap Band Surgery - Preparation and Recovery Jess-K92 http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12484-Sharp-burning-pain-below-port-site http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12483-Sharp-burning-pain-below-port-site&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:09:55 GMT Hi all,

I was banded on the 16th of April 2013, my recovery has been going well except in the last 3 day's I've been experiencing severe pain below my port. It hurt s most when I wake up or if I make any sudden movement. I could describe the pain as a burning pulling pain, one inch below my port and left to my belly button. It makes me really uncomfortable at times, I'm not sure if this is a common occurrence among people or should I seek advice from my surgeon?

Thanks :)

- Jess. ]]> Lap Band Surgery - Preparation and Recovery Jess-K92 http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12483-Sharp-burning-pain-below-port-site http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12482-Introduction&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:02:56 GMT Hello Friends, I am Farmer John from California USA. I am a newbie for this site and recently joined it. It is very good site to share and... Hello Friends,

I am Farmer John from California USA.
I am a newbie for this site and recently joined it.
It is very good site to share and discuss about the different matters. Here I am concerned with the matters relating to the health and weight control. ]]> New Member Introductions Farmer http://band2gether.net/showthread.php?12482-Introduction