Doreenviv
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Where R my Struggling Bandsters? There's still hope!
Doreenviv replied to MsFab1988's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow! Your PCP is an A- hole, so was mine! I don't think my PCP really knew all the result numbers of the lap band either. He said something to me after a year and I only lost 30 pounds so I had to educate HIM on the lap band and what the weight loss results could be. He was much more understanding after that, ( he must have gone home and educated himself more on it lol ) I have talked to my surgeon and I'm in the process of getting an approval for Gastric bypass, -
Congrats byrd. I too just purchased my first pair of size 14/16's in over 25 years and it does feel great!!!!!
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Hi muffin56,
I haven't been on here much myself lately. Been busy. I'm glad you found a doctor that you finally like. That's 1/2 the battle. You will see, once you start walking it will come off a little quicker. I have been going to the gym in the mornings with my daughter and I have been losing better and feeling better. My daughter by the way is in amazing shape. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!
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There is nothing wrong with buying smaller sizes, besides, I find it to be a motivator. I to have been doing the same thing. I'm going on a Caribbean Cruise in January and I'm finding great deals on summer clothes but I'm only buying 2 sizes smaller and hopefuly I won't regret not buying smaller sizes! Or, maybe I will just in case lol. The only thing I will wait on purchasing is my LITTLE BLACK DRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I take Active Kids complete chewable (the most complete multivitamin) for kids and adults. I get it at Walmart. I also take Calcium 500mg gummy vitamins by vitafusion. These are so good tasting, I take 2 a day both at the same time and they break down really easy and I get these at Walgreens.
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I'm right there with you, I too was banded in May. The other day I chewed a piece of meat and thought I chewed it enough when I swallowed it and bam!! It got stuck for 2 hours, no matter how hard I tried to get it back up I couldn't. After 2 hours I finally got it back up. Well, to me, THAT was a lesson learned and I will go that extra step to chew even longer. That was the most painful feeling I have ever gotten in my life. Good luck. Doreen
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Welcome Merra, I'm also from the Boston area. Who is doing your surgery or did your surgery? I had my done by Ashley Vernon at Falkner Hospital she also works out of Brigham and Womens. I had the best care and experiance at Falkner that I have EVER received from a hospital. She keeps you overnight and you get a private room . Good luck! Doreen
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Hi muffin56
Just dropping you a line to see how you are doing and to see if everything is going ok. Did you contact your Dr yet? Also when you see him I would discuss his nurse's behavior towards you and let him know you don't appreciate it and I would let her know also. Stay happy and good luck! If you want to e-mail me you can at viveiros70@comcast.net.
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Hey girl, don't beat yourself up about it. Your doctor needs to get with the program. I would keep calling him and bugging him till he sees you or gives you your fill. You have the right to answers and NOT to your doctor's satisfaction but to yours. Get an appointment and go over EVERYTHING you need answers to. Ask him for details and get the answers you need. Good luck!
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Hi doreen i can use a friend today i feel like a failure....i was doing so well....i started out at 317 5 ft 7 and now i am 250ish....but i was 241...i thought maybe a fill would help.....but they are telling me of my progress as tho i am a child and need chastised...i am not perfect nor do i claim to be.....but i deserve to be treated better....now i feel like crap...i need to show them i can do
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I would talk directly to your surgeon and find out what is going on and demand answers! Remember, they work for you so don't be afraid to take up an hour of his precious time as your time to go see him is just as precious to you. This (to me) doesn't sound right what is your band size? I have a 10cc band but I have seen others that have a 12cc and 15cc band. I don't have any answers to give you but I hope you find some answers soon. Good luck!! Doreen
