maziemommy

Good advice.. In my -not so proud past- I too have passed tests, that I clearly should have failed... I have requested at my cost a "hair" test in advance. $140 I don't really have. But it may be her life saver. It sure can't hurt.

You get what you pay for... not this time. You get out, what you put in... totally! I follow all the rules some of the time, and most of the rules most of the time. I am successful one day, and one choice, at a time. I used to be a failure all day, every day. Good luck and great health to all!!!!

I -right now- always want him to be her parent... just ....not my husband. I'm glad I've already worked through most of the pre-D bitterness. lol Still time to post any other ideas/advice/experiences!!!!!???????????????

My fav. so far!! You look soooo beautiful!

Thanks so much everyone! Anyone else have 2 cents, before D day?

Does Cox even do bands? Never heard they do or do not. Just curious?

Thank you, thank you, thank you! woooohooooo!

Megan,It worked... & That ticker will be closer to goal in NO time! It will go faster than you think... Good luck and great health!

Drink more Water, eat peanuts, prunes, fruit etc... I stay "regular" by diet... not by meds. Good luck and... I hope everything works itself out-so to speak.

Thank you all very much. Keep the information coming.... it is all very helpful. It has been a long hard road, with mixed feeling and thoughts. All of our 15 years together (9 married) it is the same story... I will stop using when XXXXXXX happens.... etc. XXXXXX always happens but, he has never stopped using. Like when, we get married, I won't use again, when we have the baby, I will stop (miscarried).... when Mazie comes I would never use when we have a child, I am getting a different job, we need to move to the bigger house.....on and on. 5 houses, and three pregnancies (1 child) later...... we have seen two counselors, and still the same stories/lies. The RX are not always his, or mine, or his Mom's, or his SILaw....etc. I'm not completely innocent.... before 2002 I used Marijuana too. But thought we were on the same page, when we have a family things will be very different. I grow up, and he grew bitter?

I have been a stay at home Mom, since pregnancy, money is a factor... but I'm working on some "creative financing" for a lawyer. I think she is a good one... she is also works as a child advocate. Thank you... I know that will help me out.

I love his parents very much. And they love him very much but, I think they are in serious denial too. They know that he has used marijuana... in the past... but not sure that they are truly aware of how bad, that, and his Rx issues, have become. Can I ask to court to test him, for documentation? Any experience/advice is welcome. :teeth_smile:

48#- gone-wooohoooo! That's looks about half way to me! Congrats!

I hope you didn't think I meant a 2 year old substance abuser? My daughter-Mazie- is 2, beautiful and innocent. My husband is 40 years old, and abuses substances. I worry about our child being affected by his issues, and our troubles. I am trying to protect her.

pos? neg? Now my curiosity is killing me.

:confused2:I am wondering what advice anyone can offer? I am going to file for separation/divorce. I have a 2 year old daughter, from our marriage, and will seek sole physical custody. FYI... he is having "issues" of substance abuse. We have been together 15 years/ married 9 years. We have been to counseling for 2 years, with two counselors. 1st one was 8 months, and this one... 4 months. I never thought it could come to this... but it has. I am looking for "advice"/experience from those who have been there and done that. Thank you for any helpful comments. :teeth_smile:

Thinking of you, and wishing you well. I will send prayers.

My 2 cents- 1 year post op- I would do it again in a minute. I love being banded.

This "object" is now as much a part of me... as my "heart" and "lungs". Part of my anatomy. This is me- all me- all real- just not the same as everyone else... who is the same right? I love my band, and feel something would be missing- if I lost it. I control my band -it is just a tool/helper... that I very much needed/wanted. The choices are still mine. What I wish, I could have hidden, was my inability to control my eating/exercise habits, in a healthy manner=200 extra pounds.. I could not hide that- it was obvious at 367# and growing. It's hard to hide being overweight, or unhealthy, no matter how hard we try. By now, I may have suffered a heart attack and died, if not for this band. My Dad had his 1st heart attack at 29- Mom several health issues and her heart. And I would often feel "pains" in my chest... not to mention high blood pressure coming on. I had never been diagnosed with any co-morbitities... but they were very much lurking! I had/have no doubts about my band? Good luck and great health to you. Kim:)

Any new brands been used this week? Any solid results yet? Looking forward to pos/neg result? Good luck! Thinking of you. Kim:)

I just love doc Edwards! Lots of his patients are on the thread ... Got banded in Springfield MO?? I am almost one year out. I have finally posted before and in progress pics page ? ...78 ...on pix thread I think. Love my band and it loves me! Good luck and great health to you all! Congrats! Kim:)

HI everyone!!!:thumbup: I'm soooo excited to hear from everyone!!:w00t: When things calm down, for me, I'll post more. Just been a very busy -:wub: high anxiety week for me. On the bright side...:crying: I ran/jogged... 1/2 mile in 8.5 minutes on my sister's treadmill today! :shades_smile:Wooo hoooo- never thought that would be possible this time last year:embaressed_smile:!!!!!! My band-aversary is April 2! I am struggling to lose a few before seeing Doc E. stubborn few I must admit! These onion rings are NOT helping! lol:wub: I am only human and did attend marriage counseling tonight!:cursing: Thinking of you all regularly! :thumbup: Kim:):wub:

OMG! OMG! I never.... My port is stitched to ab wall/muscle. No way would I, or my doc, think we could/should expect it to break skin, and exit my body. I am told it has been placed with... reasonable expectations.. of it being untouched for life! My honest opinion is for you to both seek 2nd opinion professionally. Good luck and wishes for great health to you all.

No reg. rice for me... and I order enchilada -no tortilla- all the time. Chips seem to go down fine- high cal. and fats... but go down... cooked tortilla on enchilada no way!

OHHH and I kinda think.... they are just showing the control as red, and not as positive. Sorry. Wait and try a new test brand.