tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post6503001155723841642..comments2024-03-15T14:16:44.765-04:00Comments on Lap Band Gal!: Are You Bulimic?Lap Band Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747065418364221233noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-43214448333091827462012-07-24T14:08:01.220-04:002012-07-24T14:08:01.220-04:00WOW...are you bulimic? That's kinda personal ...WOW...are you bulimic? That's kinda personal isn't it? People now days....I go to the dentist and tell them I have "bulimia teeth" upfront though and then explain that I had Lap Band and my Acid Reflux is off the charts.....but I still think that was a bit uncalled for....They could have asked if you had any medical conditions that could contribute to the erosion of your teeth? BUT not everyone thinks before they speak! <br />I prob would have had to be a smarty pants and say, why yes, you want to see my projectile vomiting skills!! LOLMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10506224167910143911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-68257116159313958642012-06-28T11:42:07.872-04:002012-06-28T11:42:07.872-04:00It might be against band rules, but wouldn't d...It might be against band rules, but wouldn't drinking it with a straw help? Then it wouldn't have as much contact with your teeth. Maybe? Maybe? <br /><br />I drink a lot too, and have never been asked that. Although, I think they could look at me and clearly tell I'm not bulimic!TnThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08937204616770950170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-22635370000601310202012-06-27T23:00:27.900-04:002012-06-27T23:00:27.900-04:00who knew? but seriously...who starts out with &quo...who knew? but seriously...who starts out with "are you bulimic" why not lead off with the lemon drinks first?tzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586960868908412491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-13662663766065835252012-06-27T14:10:53.866-04:002012-06-27T14:10:53.866-04:00SHIT!...........SHIT!...........trishajohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01624986844629181388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-84359238242946335422012-06-27T09:12:26.689-04:002012-06-27T09:12:26.689-04:00I gave up the Crystal Light about 6 months ago, bu...I gave up the Crystal Light about 6 months ago, but this is making me re-think those "few" SF sodas I have <br />BummerKarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921999791351191824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-21021689482800371062012-06-27T04:56:10.615-04:002012-06-27T04:56:10.615-04:00I have acid reflux and I am pretty sure you would ...I have acid reflux and I am pretty sure you would know if you have it too! It hurts! I worry about my enamel erosion because it has always been bad! Now i need to worry more cos i am a soft food junkie too!#fatfreefloozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692125431299326411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-17575466673572255362012-06-27T02:25:07.351-04:002012-06-27T02:25:07.351-04:00Although I don't do it too often, I do love me...Although I don't do it too often, I do love me some Crystal Light fruit punch (The Great Value brand at Walmart is even better than C. Light). What I noticed is that I add more water to it because it is too strong for me. It lasts longer ... best choice? nah. but I try to make the best of it when I do drink it.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07481080951811877651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-29981260923705992812012-06-26T21:27:51.619-04:002012-06-26T21:27:51.619-04:00I don't know, but all of that citric acid base...I don't know, but all of that citric acid based stuff hurts my stomach if I use too much of it. I use a tiny squirt of Mio or 1/2 packet of the Crystal Light natural (the one without aspartame) in my water...it still has citric acid in it but I don't use much and it doesn't seem to make me have heartburn. I like the peach tea and the lemonade flavors of Mio...knowing your tastes, you'd probably love the berry pomegranate.Stephanie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17389046478307990176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-85104182326804172362012-06-26T21:12:22.031-04:002012-06-26T21:12:22.031-04:00Wow that's insane. When I stopped drinking cok...Wow that's insane. When I stopped drinking coke I used "sassy" water (fresh lemon, ginger, cucumber and peppermint leaves) to help curb my craving for something other than plan water.<br />xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303074528802062534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-3268688258710379192012-06-26T20:28:53.693-04:002012-06-26T20:28:53.693-04:00Yikes-- did the dentist give you a solution to imp...Yikes-- did the dentist give you a solution to improve the enamel? I used a toothpaste called "Pronamel" to protect my teeth (I have cold/ hot sensitivity.)<br />Glad you found my blog, you're my continual band hero- so am I am glad you are reading my progress and glad to have you as a friend.<br />VThe Re-uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302551909145788867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-13433889952209754382012-06-26T19:23:33.919-04:002012-06-26T19:23:33.919-04:00Damnit. I love my Crystal Lite... and now I'm ...Damnit. I love my Crystal Lite... and now I'm scared to drink it! :(Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136948771014366470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-46103929906056944462012-06-26T18:36:03.097-04:002012-06-26T18:36:03.097-04:00Wow! Super interesting! Thats crazy batshit stuff ...Wow! Super interesting! Thats crazy batshit stuff tho! Way to go on the water tho!Laura Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10312210955440443865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-81571273517536944622012-06-26T17:29:02.060-04:002012-06-26T17:29:02.060-04:00That's scary, if that stuff can eat the enamel...That's scary, if that stuff can eat the enamel off your teeth, what must it do to your insides? Wow! I just drink water, coffee and wine of course!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794746954511347596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-4382459977021509012012-06-26T15:12:27.995-04:002012-06-26T15:12:27.995-04:00As a Dental Hygienist I am amazed at how misled fo...As a Dental Hygienist I am amazed at how misled folks are about Sugar Free beverages. Dental professionals have spent so much time preaching about how terrible sugar is that many have forgotten to explain that the alternatives aren't much better (at least as it relates to oral health). You have inspired me to write a post on ways to minimize acid erosion!!A.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10841677359858106011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-69657379449772629722012-06-26T14:57:42.877-04:002012-06-26T14:57:42.877-04:00I think the skydiving episode caused it----lol!I think the skydiving episode caused it----lol!jennxazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494091103772165015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-50569093664664569042012-06-26T14:33:54.867-04:002012-06-26T14:33:54.867-04:00Wow, it's amazing you think you are being heal...Wow, it's amazing you think you are being healthy and doing the right thing then BAM! It's hard to trust anything anymore! I'm trying my hardest to just drink good ole fashioned water !The Dandy Bandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206224516876930032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-12844703207919710152012-06-26T14:25:48.826-04:002012-06-26T14:25:48.826-04:00oh goodness, I am sorry to hear that about your te...oh goodness, I am sorry to hear that about your teeth, I will limit the amount of crystal light I drink I dont wanna be a toothless skinny person , is there anything they can do to help you?, I think once enamal is gone its gone but maybe they can seal them or something? oh hey and check out my new blog, I have never blogged b-4 so if you can give me any tips that would be a help, you know what, goodness you must get soooo tired of people asking you for tips on things so forget it no tips needed lol but feel free to check it out lol http://bsbandedmama.blogspot.com/Teehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01481622079416283929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-56162579040512565592012-06-26T14:16:31.362-04:002012-06-26T14:16:31.362-04:00Oh and let me say that in NORMAL use, whitening ag...Oh and let me say that in NORMAL use, whitening agents do not simply wear away enamel. Over use of whiteners (because I wanted to have a white, white smile, was what led to my problems with enamel wear.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194299634556467542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-41735518952675692402012-06-26T14:13:26.781-04:002012-06-26T14:13:26.781-04:00If you had acid reflux you WOULD know it for sure....If you had acid reflux you WOULD know it for sure. Ever burped up in your mouth before...that nasty stomach acid flavor, THAT'S Acid reflux and if it's enough to bother your teeth you would know it! I bet you're right on with the SF drinks thing. That will be a big bummer for you. I can't take the flavor of them anyway, but I drink a lot of coffee, a lot of water (plain) and a lot of iced tea (plain). My other thought was if you are getting enough vitamins to keep the teeth healthy, I don't know if that has anything to do with it, but I know bariatric patients have a hard time getting enough vitamins and minerals.Amandacoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12074332652951314222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-10619748121052773482012-06-26T14:11:44.383-04:002012-06-26T14:11:44.383-04:00When I went in for a dental cleaning last year, I ...When I went in for a dental cleaning last year, I had the same question asked of me. I'm not bulimic, by any stretch of the imagination, but my frequent teeth whitening treatments (both Zoom and fitted at home treatments with dentist issued cleaning agents, have helped to erode the enamel of my teeth. Sort of a catch 22. I'm a smoker and a tea drinker, so I have to whiten, yet whitening wears away at my enamel. Damned if I do, damned if I don't. I didn't take offense when they asked, because bulimia is the #1 cause of enamel loss, though.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194299634556467542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-36647059394423065302012-06-26T13:55:11.482-04:002012-06-26T13:55:11.482-04:00Crazy! It will be interesting to see what you fin...Crazy! It will be interesting to see what you find out.Beth Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063989714851082617noreply@blogger.com