lizzy2150

My surgeon says that he allows a lot of things in the post-op stage that he might not suggest later. . .

Hm. I think I would be pretty upset if someone in my doctor's practice felt he or she had the right to scold me. If I go in having had problems, I want support, not fussing. I'm not a child; I don't need to be reprimanded--but I DO need to be able to discuss any difficulties with my healthcare providers without fear of repercussions.
Was the woman who did this your surgeon? A nurse? How did it make you feel? Is it something you want to discuss with the person who did it? From those of us on the list, do you want sympathy or would you like suggestions for how to deal with it in the future?
I'm asking all of these questions because if you're just venting, I know it could be irritating to get advice on how to "fix" the issue. On the other hand, if you want potential responses to her behavior, I know it could be irritating to get nothing but sympathy! If you want sympathy, you definitely have it--that's a crappy thing to have to endure!!!! If you also want advice, let us know! We're here to support you!

I wish I had waited to have my baby AFTER lap-band--my pregnancy was severely complicated by my weight and my baby was born almost three months early. She's fine, but it was a scary time.
I have a friend who had IVF with lap-band, and everything went great. You'll do fine.