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Beth, once they're in you they'll be able to see if you have a hiatal hernia. You should mention it to your doctor when he comes to see you before the surgery. Most doctors pop in and say hello to you before you go under. If you don't see your doctor, you can tell your nurse and ask her/him to mention it to your doctor.

Momwithaband, your weight loss journey is phenomenal. I saw the before pics and I'm assuming your avitar is your current pic. What a difference! I'm sorry you're experiencing problems now but doing liquids for a couple of days will probably help the band quite a bit.

Welcome. We're glad to have you. Your weight loss is amazing. Is that all post-op or did you lose some before being banded? How has your journey been so far?

I think an anonymous note would be really cruel. That would leave the person wondering who it was or if the whole office was in on it.

I'm not quite ready but hoping to be at goal next summer so I'd like to start looking into it sooner than later. Manatee, it sounds like your doc was reasonable. Do you mind sharing his name and location? I'm in Houston.

This thread is amazing... so many similar stories. Here we all understand.

Hear! Hear! RedAntz

Stay. As an aside, would it be worthwhile to get a second opinion? Gastric By-pass is scary.

I'm curious, have any of you tested yourself on the Ketostix? If you've ever been on an Atkins diet, you will know what I'm talking about. Anyway, I found some strips left over from a couple of years ago and tested my self today and the results said my ketone levels were moderate. I never reached moderate level even when I was doing Atkins before so I think I am at the fat burning stage.

I can't say I'm surprised. I heard months back that there were 30%+ more retail stores open than customers could reasonably support; this was BEFORE the big bust on Wall Street.

My body is aching for a massage.

It seems different doctors proscribe different diets pre and post op. I'm not sure how difficult your diet is but the time will pass. Remember this is a small sacrifice for a small period of time. Once you have healed and can start to eat more of a regular diet, then you'll feel better, especially once you experience some restriction. Having said that, this is not a miracle cure and the band is simply a tool. Use it correctly and you will get good results. Remember also, individuals get different results so please resist the urge to compare your progress against that of others. I too sometimes question my decision to be banded when I get frustrated, but it's usually very brief lapses and at the end of the day, I'm very glad I got the band and I know that I will reach goal.

We've unleashed a sex fiend! :Dancing_sorry: This massage thing might be a gateway thing... you know, it starts with an innocent massage and before you know it, it's orgies or nothing at all! :Dancing_wub:

Melo, you crack me up! :Dancing_sorry:

WOW!!!! That averages 2.2 lbs per day! Mind boggling.

Andrea, I grew up in Radcliff and graduated from NHHS in '86. Did you grow up in E-town or are you a transplant there?

Of course, if I could miraculously be at goal tomorrow, I'd take it. However, I think that the slower the process/progress, the more permanent the results. Although I've only lost 22 lbs in 4 months I'm still celebrating because I've never before steadily lost for 4 months. I've been on diets and lost that much weight in much less time but I've always gained it back and the longest I've ever stayed on any diet was 3 months. I'm not on a diet now and I'm steadily losing weight. It may take me 2 years to reach goal but this time, I know I will get there.

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Wow, that's a brave, brave thing ER is asking of Diva. The only way I'd do that is if tihs person was someone significant in my life.

Karey, I haven't had PS but what you say rings true. I think it rings true for any external changes, not just to body image but also financially as well. We always think that if we could get that great house, that great car, that great job, secure bank account, etc., we'll be happier. The fact remains you are who you are internally, it's the external that's changed. Quite often the outside doesn't match who we feel we are on the inside and once the reflection starts to match our internal image then there may be a brief period of triumph but then the emotions settle back down again and we remain who we are. Hopefully we like ourselves.

WTG Orea! :tongue2::w00t:

Melo, now you've got me all hot n bothered! :tongue2:

Yes, but still no go. *sigh*

I'm glad to have been of assistance. LOL I was beginning to think I'd have to channel Jack Nicholson's Joker and say "This whole Thread needs an enema!" :tongue2: