I know you may be thinking about getting weight loss surgery such as lap bad surgery but have many questions on your mind. One of the most common questions is what do you eat after lap band surgery? Many people ask if they can eat the same foods as before and if so in what amounts and many other probing questions.

Before you leave the hospital following your lap band surgery you’ll be fully instructed by the hospital dietitian or a clinical nutritionist. They will make sure you clearly understand what you can eat just following your adjustable gastric band surgery and what foods you can eat and how to eat, etc.

You’ll be on a clear liquid for the first 2- 4 days after your surgery. You don’t want to eat anything else because you could cause some serious problems such as erosion of the band or band slippage. If this happens, you would have to go back into surgery to correct it. Therefore, you want to follow the instructions for your lap band diet exactly.

If you drink coffee daily, caffeinated tea, caffeinated energy drinks, cola or root beer with caffeine drinks you’ll need to know that you want to get off these days or weeks before surgery because caffeine isn’t allowed for 90 days after your lap band procedure. So give it up long before so you don’t have caffeine withdrawal symptoms or caffeine headaches during your recovery from lap band surgery.

Carbonated drinks including diet pop, diet soda or carbonated mineral water can cause bloating and a change in the size of the stomach and are not permitted at all after lap band system surgery.

So after the first 90 days you’ll go on a modified liquid diet for about 2 months. This involves drinking a protein shake about every hour for 10-12 hours, which is combined with about 2 ounces of soup, gelatin with no sugar added or baby food or certain pureed food you make in a food processor. You’ll do this 3 times a day.

Then you’ll prepare your food in a food processor for about a month and a half. You can eat meats, vegetables and salads but they have to be shredded. Foods that are not allowed yet include starchy foods including potatoes and bread.

This diet can vary depending on the lap band patient’s obesity, weight loss goals and plans. How much weight you want to lose and how motivated you are will be important factors.

There is a lot more to this diet but much depends on your situation, your weight loss needs – how much weight you need to lose, your surgeon and doctor’s recommendations and any complications that may arise. Make sure to do plenty of research before you decide on lap band surgery so that you fully understand what is entailed before and after surgery so you end up with a good result.

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One of the most worrisome things about taking painkillers is the fact that you may overdose on OxyContin, Vicodin or other narcotic painkillers and become one of the statistics, not to mention the fact that you may end up with a painkiller addiction. Latest statistics are telling us that drug abuse or prescription-drug abuse deaths are surpassing deaths from automobiles. You don’t want to become one of them or have permanent health problems because you overdosed and then survived with lifetime injuries or health problems to face, on top of everything else.

Certainly, no one wants to die from an overdose of painkillers. So how can you protect yourself? One of the little known facts about drug overdose is that the overdose from painkillers is usually not from the main chemical it contains but from the acetaminophen (Tylenol for example is one brand name) that is added to it. Additionally the person taking the painkiller may not be aware that it contains acetaminophen and take some more acetaminophen along with it or on the same day.

Autopsies of patients who have died from overdoses of painkillers have shown that it is acetaminophen that has caused the death.

So how can you protect yourself? First, of course you want to stop taking painkillers if at all possible. Or start taking less to begin with. If you are taking them for a chronic pain condition, try to find other methods that will work, preferably without drugs or narcotics. If you think you are physically dependent on painkillers or already addicted to them then seek help as soon as possible.

The effects on your body from the painkillers can be life threatening and with the addition of acetaminophen your body can only tolerate so much. You can get off painkillers. You can change the way you handle pain or handle the stresses of life.

Thousands of people who suffered from a painkiller addiction or were taking them for chronic pain and were not addicted but were physically dependent, have gotten off them and returned to normal living – and sometimes through alternative methods without taking any drugs at all and with no supplements either. There are many ways to stop or control pain whether it’s acute or chronic. Seek those out to take care of any pain or addiction issues and you’ll never have to worry about an overdose of painkillers, the damage it can cause to your health, or death.

For a nurse’s painkiller and pain relief secrets, some your doctor doesn’t know, go to http://www.PainReliefFast.com for treatments, techniques and natural pain relief and for my tips, secrets and help for pain killer addiction go to http://www.Pain-Killer-Addiction.info

If you’ve heard about using virgin coconut oil on skin, here are some things you’ll want to know and just a few of the benefits. Amazingly, coconut oil is the cheapest moisturizer or oil you can use on your skin – softening, healing, healthy and nourishing too.

Many expensive skin creams and department store creams contain just tiny amounts of coconut oil. But using pure, virgin coconut oil without all those chemicals is the best way to go.

Many skin creams contain harsh chemicals that are not good for your skin. Experts report that additives and preservatives in the creams may be absorbed through the skin and that it’s not good for us. And many people with sensitive skin find they can’t use them at all. Others break out in rashes or their skin turns red or appears irritated.

Women in tropical countries have been putting it on their skin for decades and they all have beautiful, soft clear skin.

Virgin coconut oil is a great moisturizer and skin softener. It comes from coconuts that are grown in tropical countries or countries with hot climates. It contains many antioxidants and phytonutrients. Many studies report that it’s absorbed through the skin into the epidermis layers and possibly into the body systems, which may have many health benefits, because of its high content of lauric acid – a good fatty acid found in mother’s milk. Coconut oil is good and healing for many skin conditions and problems including eczema and other types of dermatitis.

To apply it to your skin it doesn’t need to be heated. It’s in cream form below 76 degrees. Above 76 degrees, it’s in liquid form. It can be applied in either form. It doesn’t take much either. You can apply it all over your body at night before you go to bed, but protect your sheets and bedding or apply lightly after a bath or shower.

You can use it in the summer or in the winter to protect your skin. It’s great for dry skin too. If you have dry hands or your hands in water a lot, you can easily apply it throughout the day to protect and nourish your hands. And for chapped or rough hands, it makes them instantly smooth and silky.

Use it as you would any moisturizer, day, night or wrinkle cream. I apply it to my lips and around my lips often. No need for lip balms or “chapped lip” sticks. I lightly apply coconut oil on my face every day under my make-up. My face always feels soft like a baby’s skin.

When buying it you want to look for organic, virgin coconut oil. Avoid oil that has been bleached, refined and dehydrated. It’s best to buy it cheap at a whole foods-type store. You can buy it in pints, quarts or gallons. A gallon will last a long time and will cost far less than one jar of expensive department store cream. Save your money. You can buy it online too.

For more secrets and tips on coconut oil treatment for dry skin and dry skin care treatments and skin conditions for women, men, teens, babies and best natural products go to a nurse’s websites http://www.Best-Skin-Care-Tips.com and

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For years, doctors have been writing prescriptions for antibiotics when a patient appears to have a sinus infection or sometimes even for just a runny nose. It has been standard treatment and over the years, it has become evident that it hasn’t worked for most patients.

Now a report confirms what has already been thought – that antibiotics don’t work for sinus infections unless they are caused by bacteria.

It’s long been thought that if you had green discharge coming from your nose that you had a bacterial infection. But it has since been proven that viruses cause the discharge to be green also.

There was a study done back in 1984 in which children were divided into groups. Some were given antibiotics and some were given a placebo. They discovered that antibiotics had no effect on the organisms or on the symptoms they were suffering from. In addition, studies that are more recent have verified this.

When one gets a cold, the virus makes the body produce clear mucus to help get rid of germs in the nose and sinus cavities. Then after about three days or so the body fights back. The discharge changes from clear to white or yellow. Then, the bacteria that naturally live in the nose may change the discharge to green. This is a normal occurrence. This green discharge is normal.

The conclusion has been that the only time that antibiotics can be prescribed is for bacterial sinusitis, which means sinus infections caused by bacteria. In most cases the body will take care of the infection without any antibiotics as its defenses go to work. Antibiotics don’t actually heal the body – the body heals the infection. Antibiotics can also cause other problems and allergies, it’s not without risks.

Most sinus infections are caused by fungi (mold) its been found in some studies. Mold or fungi is found in houses and is airborne.

So if you’re wondering if you have a sinus infection, you can often tell if you do by the color of the discharge. It’s usually yellow but can be green or whitish depending on the stage.

So according to the studies you don’t need an antibiotic to get rid of a sinus infection unless its bacterial sinusitis but you still have a choice to let your body take care of it naturally or not. You can get rid of a sinus infection with natural treatment too, without taking any medications or supplements.

To find out more about how I cured myself of chronic sinus infections naturally forever go to my nurse’s website http://www.SinusCureReport.com for tips, treatments, natural treatments, causes and remedies and info on symptoms, surgery, nasal irrigation, sinus headaches and more!

If you’ve been suffering from back pain or lower back pain you may not have thought about the chair you’re sitting in as the cause of it. If you spend any amount of time each day sitting in a desk chair or office chair, whether at a computer or at a desk, you may not be getting the proper lumbar support. An ergonomic chair may be the answer.

If you’re sitting for long periods, you may need an adjustable chair. An ergonomic chair is designed to give you the proper support. Of course, you want to spend a certain amount of time away from your desk or workstation stretching and walking around to help relieve any upper or lower back too.

You may want to discuss this with your doctor first. You want to eliminate other causes before you blame your chair. However, an ergonomic chair should be used by everyone who sits for long periods every day.

How comfortable are you now when you’re sitting at your desk should be one of the first questions to ask yourself. Be aware that no ergonomic chair fits everyone. You need to try out several ergonomic chairs and test the seating position and your desk height. You want a chair that will be comfortable after you’ve adjusted the desk and seating position.

Important tip: Some chairs claim to be ergonomic or ergonomically designed. This is NOT the same as an ergonomic chair. A true ergonomic chair will be more expensive, sometimes several hundred dollars more, and abide by certain ergonomic specifications. So choose and invest in your office or desk chair wisely.

When testing an office or desk chair make sure the seat size fits you. Sit in it and move around. You want the seat back to recline slightly if necessary. Aim for the best lumbar support. Make sure you can move the seat up and down and that your feet can rest on the floor with no discomfort. The chair should swivel and rotate from side to side.

While you’re checking out ergonomic chairs, look at ergonomic keyboard, phone and work stations too. If you’re not using your surrounding equipment properly, you may increase your chance of having back pain by stressing your body in other ways.

Important to remember that no ergonomic desk or office chair can cure your back pain or lower back pain if it’s caused by something else. And no matter how good the chair fits, sitting for long periods increases the possibility of having upper and lower back pain. Do plenty of research before you invest your hard-earned money in an ergonomic chair. Relieving ongoing back pain will be worth it.

For a nurse’s painkiller and pain relief secrets, some your doctor doesn’t know, go to http://www.PainReliefFast.com for treatments, techniques and natural pain relief and for my ergonomic tips, secrets and help go to http://www.Ergonomic-Chair-Tips.com

If you’re suffering from back pain or lower back pain or pain in the ankles, knees or hips you may be wondering if your shoes are causing it. This is a common question and supposedly easy problem to solve if the shoes you’re wearing are causing your pain and you need instant pain relief.

While there haven’t been any studies that prove that any specific brand of shoes can relieve or reduce ankle, knee, hip or back pain, many pain sufferers report that certain shoes have stopped the pain. Some people have reported that Easy Spirit’s, Rockport’s, Croc’s and certain brands of tennis shoes have relieved their pain and sometimes given them instant pain relief. Sometimes people also have foot pain, which may be a clue that shoes are causing your problem if you have ankle, knee, hip or back pain along with it.

But of course, the best way to find out is to determine the cause of your pain.
For example, if your back pain is caused by one leg being shorter than the other, than a shoe lift may be the answer. If it’s from sitting too long in one position without good lumbar support than an ergonomic chair may help.

If all other causes have been eliminated or you also have foot pain or suspect your shoes are the culprit, then the following tips may help you get ankle, knee, hip or back pain relief.

If your shoes aren’t fitting right, you will not walk correctly. Your stride will be off and you can get back pain or pain in the ankle, knee or hip or a combination.

Go shopping or buy your shoes at the end of the day or if you exercise, buy them at the time you normally exercise. Excess fluid goes to your feet due to gravity and they will be the largest at the end of the day.

Foot sizes do change. Ask to have both feet measured, both the length and width. Fit the shoes by the largest of the two feet. You want to have a half inch from the end of your large toe to the front edge of the shoe. Fan your toes out so you know you have a lot of room. Choose a wide toe-bed. Shoes are commonly fitted with a bed that’s too narrow. If you use orthotics, bring them with you and insert into the shoes.

Make sure to wear the socks you would normally wear with the shoe. If you have foot problems such as blisters, bunions, hammertoes, high arches or flat feet, make sure to discuss shoes with your podiatrist before shoe shopping and get fit in a store that specializes in fitting shoes or an arch support store.

If you are buying women’s shoes try to buy flats and forego the heels. If you have to have a heel try to keep it to one inch. If you need to wear a high heel shoe do it on a special occasion not for daily wear. Make sure to walk around the shoe store long enough to get a good feel for the shoes. Bend your feet and make sure the shoe feels flexible and very comfortable. Do not believe anyone who says you can “break-in” the shoe. It must feel comfortable in the store or it won’t out of the store.

You may find buying the best shoes for your feet may relieve your ankle, knee, hip, foot or pain. Take the time to be fitted properly and buy the best shoe for you. There are many other things you can do to relieve pain without pain medications. Always seek alternative and natural treatments, tricks, methods, therapies and little known pain relief secrets for your pain whenever possible. Many have done it before you.

For a nurse’s painkiller and pain relief secrets, some your doctor doesn’t know, go to http://www.PainReliefFast.com for treatments, techniques and natural pain relief and for my foot pain tips, secrets and to help get foot pain relief go to http://www.KickFootPain.com