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I have to say this concerns me. I am a positive person but there are definite periods of stress in my life and I'm wondering if when I have the band placed I will have this problem as well.

Essentially the best means to relieve constipation is to get more fiber in your diet through whatever means you can. Food, your protein drinks fortified with fiber, fiber supplements and yes things like benefiber and etc added to your food. However if your bowel movements are normal but you just have a hard time with them, like its very hard to push them out (yes I known TMI) the a stool softener may be appropriate. Also make sure you get plenty of water in your system if that is the case.

Love it! Keep up the great work!

I love how positive you've become since you actually had it done .

I am pretty much exactly the same as you. I use to be able to work out really hard, even being fat I could spend an hour on the treadmill and yes I perspire like crazy so it's good to know that eventually we can go back to drinking adequate amounts of water. My hips and back are killing me and I can't wait to get this weight off.

Your news makes me happy cuz I'm right about where your A1C was when you started

It's the number one reason my PCP agreed that I should have it. Her patients that are Type 2 with the lap band have resolution of their diabetes generally within a few months and she was dead set against gastric bypass because there was nothing stopping you from eating yourself a new football sized stomach.

The pre-op has nothing to do with the post op. It's simply to shrink your liver and prevent complications during surgery. You'll introduce real food and exercise, you'll be fine. A positive attitude goes a long way as well. You'll be fine

Honey it is okay to be angry at the world! Scared, upset, unsure, worried - all of that! Find something other than food to relieve the tension. Exercise works wonders. Its a great way to clear your mind and de-stress. And yes, I agree, there is hopefully some sort of hotline provided for people such as yourself who are under a traumatic stress. Lots of hugs for you!!

Many many many lap band surgeries are out patient. Understand that your doctor will not let you leave the facility unless your physically stable to do so. Whether its 6 hours or 2 days. If there's a medically necessary reason to keep you there's not much that Aetna can say.

I think its unrealistic to think that you will lose very much weight without restriction. I think its the downfall of a lot of mindsets on here. Wait until your band starts being filled before you worry. If you have good surgeons they will go over what you should be doing and working on the future not beating you up about the past.

If you have questions for the surgeon I would right them down. By the time you're actually in the consultation you might forget some.

And it won't be as bad as you think. Don't make it out to be more than what it is. You'll be fine

Why doesn't she pursue a different doctor?

Don't sweat the psych eval. They just want to make sure that you know what you are getting yourself into and that it's not a quick fix. They also want to make sure that if you are having care for any sort of psych problem that you are compliant with treatment. That's really it. You sound like you're doing both so I wouldn't sweat it at all.

You're doing great!

Actually the day I get my period I start loosing. It's the week before that I retain water etc. While I hate the cramps I'm actually relieved when it finally arrives.

Stay with it! Your wife and children deserve a healthy you! So proud of you already .

I'll be having my surgery at a surgical center. As soon as I can swallow drink and pee that's pretty much it providing there's no complications.

My experience has been that BMI's between 35 and 40 do need co-morbidities for many insurance companies to approve.

I'm glad you're here and that you've decided to take care of you.

Good job !

You will be fine! Good luck and let us know how you feel on the other side.

I have not had my surgery yet but I totally understand where you are coming from. There will always be people who don't agree with your decisions although you know in your heart that it is the best for you. Be true to yourself and you'll never go wrong . Shortly you will be able to go out to eat with them and your new way of living will just become "the norm". You'll do great!