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A weight loss surgery blog by renebeau on BariatricPal. 6 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about sleeve? maybe?

sleeve? maybe?

LBT is great for information, which is good and bad! Just when I thougt I had committed to doing LB, I ran across the sleeve info, and now I am thinking it might be a better option. I like that there is little maintenance (no fills) and no device left inside me.   I will meet w/my surgeon to talk about it, and spend some more time on the VSG website. I am afraid of the complcations associated with Lap Band, like erosions, slippage, etc. It seems that LB is falling out of favor in Europe and Au

• 3 Comments
• 455 views

• renebeau
• November 6, 200916 yr

Read more about psych eval

psych eval

I had my eval with a therapist last night. She confirmed that I was a good candidate for WLS and LB. It was great talking to her. I had forgotten how good it feels to open yourself up like that. I used to do indiv and group therapy, years ago (just after college). I have been a school counselor for 10 years and ran an alcohol treatment study as a therapist for a time - you would think I would know how important talk therapy is!   While talking to her, I articulated some of the feelings I have

• 3 Comments
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• renebeau
• November 4, 200916 yr

Read more about still pre-surgery...

still pre-surgery...

My dr.'s office says my paperwork looks good to be submitted to my insurance company. Now I have the "enviable" task of meeting the weight requirement. I need to gain about 15 lbs to meet the insurance requirements. I will wear weights of some kind, but in the meanwhile, I am "saying goodbye" to all of my fast food friends and snacking. I have been at the same weight for several years. I think my body wants to keep me there. It is hard to gain weight (amazing!) now. I am on new thyroid meds whic

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• renebeau
• November 2, 200916 yr

Read more about If I could do it myself...

If I could do it myself...

I've not been banded yet - I'm still exploring whether my insurance will cover it. I keep going back and forth...could I just eat like I have the band and lose weight? Of course, I know that if I could do it by myself, I already would have! :crying: Truthfully, it is my fear of giving up my food that makes me shy away from the commitment of the band. I have to admit, I am terrified to give up all of the food I love so much. I love to cook, and food gives me so much pleasure. How will it be to g

• 6 Comments
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• renebeau
• October 29, 200916 yr

Read more about Should I or shouldn't I?

Should I or shouldn't I?

Well, my husband thinks I am "throwing money" at my problem by getting the band. I want to be free from my compulsion to over eat. As a type 1 diabetic, my endo is all for the band. It will bring down my A1c, my weight, my lipids, my blood pressure. Of course, hubby thinks I should "just eat less and exercise more". Why is it that thin people think fat people don't know what to do to lose weight!   I only need to lose about 70 lbs. I have been successful losing weight in the past, but it alwa

• 4 Comments
• 299 views

• renebeau
• September 28, 200916 yr

Read more about newbie

newbie

I am a type one diabetic since age 30 (16 years); my BMI is 32. I attended a seminar with Dr. Matthew St. Laurent last Monday, and I am trying to decide if surgery is right for me. I am wondering if I'll be able to give up all of the food I love...bread especially. It is hard to imagine feeling satiated after a few bites of food. Also, being insulin dependent, how will I manage a clear liquid diet? I am afraid my blood sugar will drop and I won't be able to ingest enough carbs to get it back to

• 3 Comments
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• renebeau
• September 21, 200916 yr