A New New Dawn

Mini, hang in there GF!!! We believe in you and happy 1 year bandiversary!!!

Hello! I'm still alive and well. Two thing... Anyone who ever says that wls is the easy way out is full of crap..my 90 day challenge is challenging. Second, this CPA exam is kicking my butt. Hard stuff. Studying hard and craving chocolate ( I hate sweets usually)
Good thing there is wine in the world. Had a glass of old vine zin and now I'm off to bed. Sorry I haven't been up on you lives. Hope all is well. Miss hanging out. My one year bandanniversary is on next Sunday...can't believe it!

We were banded 10 days apart. Hard to believe a whole year has gone by.
In 1 yr I was banded, port revision and 2 knee replacements, I am done!!!
If we don't see you, Happy Bandiversary Rockstar!

Hi, Mini and Nicole! Hope you are both well.

Hi, Mini and Nicole! Hope you are both well.

Oh wow! I love that idea and will definitely make sure the surgeon does that!!!
Thanks so much!

That's awesome. You may want to wait a bit though until you've lost all you wish to lose and have maintained so you get as much loose skin off you can. By the way, I heard at my LB support meeting last night that you can donate the skin they remove. I never knew that but they use it for burn victims. I think it's a great way to give back.

That's awesome. You may want to wait a bit though until you've lost all you wish to lose and have maintained so you get as much loose skin off you can. By the way, I heard at my LB support meeting last night that you can donate the skin they remove. I never knew that but they use it for burn victims. I think it's a great way to give back.

Congratulations. If you end up doing yours before your wife, at least you will be fully recovered and "experienced" to help her begin her journey!

Oh my goodness, my heart breaks for you. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. ((hugs))
I have no great words of wisdom, I can only say you need to give yourself time to grieve. While you do, try to remember why you got the band in the first place and use that for a place to start over.
You can do this. We believe in you.

Just got the call that I have been approved by my insurance company. Originally they had said that I was going to need to do six months of supervised weight loss to get approved, but they approved me after 2-1/2 or 3 months (forget the exact date we started). I've given them a set of dates that fits into my work schedule, and I should hopefully have my date later today or tomorrow.
The only bummer is that my wife hasn't been approved yet. The insurance coordinator at our surgeons office is still working on her case and said that it may be one of those situations where one spouse is approved early and the other has to do the full six months (sounds odd to me but she said that is more common than I'd think).

Hey ktsped, I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and I hope it all works out. I remember we were banded on the same day. Try to stay as relaxed as you can because stress is certainly not going to help you especially if you are one of those ones who have their band tighten up when stressed out.. I know it's easier said then done.
I also know most everyone who replied to you had nothing but the best intentions for you but sometimes getting on here and asking when things are not going well can just add more worry. It could be a 100 things and it could be nothing. I am happy to hear you will be seeing the Doc. Only then will you know what is truly going on.
Please let us know how you make out.

What you are describing is NOT normal for someone with a band. Coughing at night is often a symptom of reflux, and it can increase the risk for aspiration pneumonia.
It is great that you will be seeing your doctor tomorrow.
Eating too close to bed time is not the only factor to cause nighttime reflux. Even drinking fluids close to bedtime can increase nighttime reflux.
I have experienced those symptoms, and the only relief I have had is to limit eating to no less than 3 hours before bedtime. I also wait 1-1.5 hours after taking my evening medications before going to sleep.< /p>
These symptoms should be addressed ASAP, as if not resolved could lead to additional issues with your band.
Best wishes to feel better...

Mini, how's everything going? Maintaining your sanity? How's your son doing and football?

I haven't abandoned ship. It's not as easy for me to get on here since I cannot from my handy dandy outdated Galaxy II phone. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I have been cooking today (Audrey has been craving mom's quiche since being away) and is home this weekend and my friend will be by Ericka's school Monday and is bringing her food from mom so I made my YUMMY and easy chicken chili and a casserole thingy. Yay. Have been tempted to bake Cookies for her but not sure I can handle that.

I haven't abandoned ship. It's not as easy for me to get on here since I cannot from my handy dandy outdated Galaxy II phone. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I have been cooking today (Audrey has been craving mom's quiche since being away) and is home this weekend and my friend will be by Ericka's school Monday and is bringing her food from mom so I made my YUMMY and easy chicken chili and a casserole thingy. Yay. Have been tempted to bake Cookies for her but not sure I can handle that.

Lady Di, excellent on your Protein intake. You are inspiring us all to get on the stick and just do it.

Dawn, your quiche pictures look wonderful, wish I was closer.Only do what you can handle, send peel and stick Cookies in a care package. Peel and stick are what we call the Pillsbury already mixed cookies.lol
I'm sure Mini only has time for her CPA studies. Brutal test.
You go girl!

Mini, how's everything going? Maintaining your sanity? How's your son doing and football?

I haven't abandoned ship. It's not as easy for me to get on here since I cannot from my handy dandy outdated Galaxy II phone. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I have been cooking today (Audrey has been craving mom's quiche since being away) and is home this weekend and my friend will be by Ericka's school Monday and is bringing her food from mom so I made my YUMMY and easy chicken chili and a casserole thingy. Yay. Have been tempted to bake Cookies for her but not sure I can handle that.

Btw, I am a FOND lover of Di's oatmeal recipe as well w/ the egg whites! I add sliced bananas or fresh blueberries. Sometimes when I am cooking the oatmeal, I add diced apples and cook it w/ the oatmeal. Brad eats this a lot now and my daughter makes it at college. YAY protein-rich eggwhite oatmeal! It is yummy, band-friendly,and very filling.

So tired laying on my back, it hurts. Laying on my side really makes my knee's throb. What am I to do???? I call for drugs and alcohol. I guess I won't make the news like Anna Nicole, guess I'll behave.

Mini skinny mi, good luck with your studies. I have no doubt you will do fine. We'll be calling you Mini Skinny Mi, CPA.