Shoppingbeemom

Congratulations Aussiegirl! I am trying to get all the stuff I need for the trip together. One day I am obsessing the next I force myself to stay away from the computer. How are you doing?

I always fell happy when I read stories like this! Congrats

My GP never opened a door for weight loss for me. I would tell her how hard my weight problem is and she didn't even offer ANY diet plans. My bmi is 31 just obese. She keeps telling me how good I look. Now because I didn't feel her support and not knowing if she respects wls, I have not included her in the people who know prior to surgery. I also am hopping I don't get an infection so she will not have to see me after until I heal. I intend on using the closest urgent care if there is a problem. It would have been nice to talk to her about it, and I would have loved to have a DR like you to open up to and get real life experience first hand. I think you did the right thing to let your patient broach the subject and let her know what her options are. That's why we go to our doctors, to find out what our options are on healing our bodies.Thank you for caring enough to do it.

I was told they would not kick someone out if they didn't prepare and have enough money to get a hotel. They seem very nice to me. They said they would let me know prior if they hadn't enough room so I could get him a room if need be. Some people just refuse to separate and the beds go to the patients first.

Happy Birthday!

Hey! I have 3 year old twins, a 4 year old and a 10 year old that Dad will be in charge of as well. My surgery date is on 9-22-11. I'm glad you brought up the subject. I will watching to see what is said. I can't wait to see what he does with the girls hair, lol ,or if our clothes survive his laundering.I do plan on getting a housekeeper for a day.

That's so funny, I almost got rid of my toddlers dispensers. Good thinking!

I'll be getting into San Diego on the 21, surgery on the 22 . My son is planning on going too ( If his passcard gets back on time), he is 18 and goes to NKU. We live near the cvg airport in Kentucky.

Welcome to vsg forum!

You've made me happy just to read your progress!

I'm so happy for you!

I've never seen a picture of the boarder. Thanks

WOW, great job!

My son's state college offers some classes online, it might be a way you can keep your feet wet with school and recoop a bit. As a mom I would hate to see you stop for even a short time.

Hi, I am going with my son in Sept. I'm told that he is welcomed to stay at the house, however, I will be bringing enough money to get him a hotel room in case the house beds are full ( they will let you sleep on a sofa or floor if they are ). I am told the hotel near by is 5 star standard and they will bring him back and fourth. I hope this helps.

Hi, you're not alone. I have seen myself as a failure because of my weight. If your lap band is not doing what it is designed to do, it's the lap bands failure not your's. Have you spoken to Dr Aceves on what can be done to hasten the results? My prayers are with you.

Welcome!

Welcome and congradulations!

Hey, ya'all! Hebron, Kentucky here. Right now Cincinnatti has Thursday salsa ( dancing ) in the square. Too fun

Hi Sara, I have a month left to wait and I feel the same fear. I am a mother of 6 and 3 of them are toddlers. I have been personally torn in this process. This forum is good for me because I can say my fears I can't say to my family and friends. I wish you the best and my prayers are with you.

Love the fortune and love chinese food too! I told my Mom that I would explaine anything about the surgery, but she can't use emotional blackmail or put down my choice of having the surgery if she ever wants me to include her in whats going on in my decisions. It has curbed her tongue and we have better conversations now.

Beach Baby I'm so happy for you to be getting your surgery tomorrow! Tell us all about it later!