Dee Dee, I hope you feel better soon! I was always told to drink more water. I think it is suppose to loosen any phlem (eeww) and help your body to heal. Remember I am pre op, so take it for what it is worth. I really do hope you feel better! Tammy

Okay - most of the time I love living in Georgia, but it's allergy season and it's gotten me knocked for a loop right now!!! I haven't been to the gym all week cause my head's been in the mud and I haven't been able to breathe. I'm MISSING going to the gym....but with my lungs heavy I can't imagine working out on top of that..... I've increased my vitamin intake - but are there any other suggestions that could help kick this in the butt?? Thanks! Dee Dee

Refika, Welcome to our dysfunctional weight training family. I agree with Earl on the Katami bar. Send me the $195.00 and I will be your on line personal trainerI need the money because I am moving to California to live with Mikee.

Glad you are feeling better. Sorry I didn't respond....I missed it for some reason. Just wanted to ask you when you are going back to work. Glad you are feeling better! You are doing great! Tammy

Hi Tammy! I would be very happy to talk to you about the lap band. I had my surgery on 3/22/05 and have had a very easy recovery. I even went to Cancun five days later with my family and had a great time. The area around my port was a little sore for about a week, but most of the time I don't feel a thing. I can't say if this will still be the case after I resume my full activities. There is a Lap-band board on this site where pre- and post-ops exchange info. And of course please feel free to write me anytime. Best of luck to you! Refika