Pheath

My dr refuses to tell you how much is in your band or what he gives you. He says it isn't your concern. But He is a notorious a hole. I'm trying to get in elsewhere for fills. He also refuses to give you a fill if he thinks you are making bad food choices and aren't exercising. You practically have to "earn" a fill. I could not hate him more than I do.

I'm doing ok. I go back to the surgeon tomorrow. No fills yet but I had LB with plication. I think I've lost 26 since surgery, 36 since preop. My surgery was 8/10/12. Pennie

I was banded on 8/10 and have no fill yet. I did have plication with my band so maybe that is helping. I have lost 21 or so since surgery date. I think you are doing great. It's so hard! Pennie

I had the abalation in 7/09 and haven't had a period since. It saved my life. Mine was also an outpt procedure. I had it at 45. Pennie

I think that it is worth the risk and the pain of surgery, the pain of feeling stuck etc if you have health problems because of your weight. You said, "why is it ok for you but not for me?". Because most of us were at risk medically and having chronic health issues because of obesity. The chance of dying bc we were fat is greater than the risk of surgery and slips and other lap band related risks. Just be aware that the surgery will take 2-3 weeks out of your life, put 5 scars on your tummy, and you will still have to diet and exercise. I've been banded for 8 weeks. In hindsight I would never do this for 25 - 30 lbs. Pennie 8/10

I think that it is worth the risk and the pain of surgery, the pain of feeling stuck etc if you have health problems because of your weight. You said, "why is it ok for you but not for me?". Because most of us were at risk medically and having chronic health issues because of obesity. The chance of dying bc we were fat is greater than the risk of surgery and slips and other lap band related risks. Just be aware that the surgery will take 2-3 weeks out of your life, put 5 scars on your tummy, and you will still have to diet and exercise. I've been banded for 8 weeks. In hindsight I would never do this for 25 - 30 lbs. Pennie 8/10

Wow!! Awesome!

Awesome!!

Awesome!!

Wow. I read that book and saw the movie many years ago. I thought he was definitely guilty.

Just noticed hair all over my shirt today! Yuck! I am 5 weeks post op! I will be buying Biotin today.

OMG, I just noticed I am covered with hair on my shirt! I had surgery 5 weeks ago and have lost 26 lbs since starting preop. So, I need Biotin and to increase my protein?

Oh congratulations!!!

They never said a word to me about a straw but I avoid them mostly because of reading here although a few times I've forgotten.

I think this can be a harsh place considering that we were all a bunch of fatties. Filtering can be useful.