KimberleyP

So sorry for the sad news. Blessings to you and your wife as you weather this new storm.

We really like to Unjury Chocolate Splender. Yum! There are other flavors too. My husband boosts the chocolate flavor with Chocolate syrup which I find to be too much. Tastes great and got us through the pre-surgery diet and is now supplemental when we are short on protein.

Good for you in deciding to do this and who should know is completely up to you. Usually I share most everything - except when it comes to my weight. For that I long ago gave up having everyone in my business. My family knows and they also know I don't want others (more distant family) to know. At work only 2 close people know. Everyone else I will discuss very little. I'm in a very prominent position at work and didn't need absolutely everyone watching everything I do. My weight is slow to move and come off. I've been glad so few people know because no one is now wondering why I'm not losing more. I don't want to explain several times a week why my body is not losing what some one else would expect to be normal. We are all are unique in how we respond and what details our journey includes. We may each be in a unique position to share or not to share. Accept your uniqueness and do what is best for you.

I've not used it, but have it if necessary. My Dr. has a printable one available on his website. We got a plastic Patient ID Card from Allergan, the makers of LapBand, when we sent in the product registration with our serial number. The card identifies the LapBand serial number, size, etc. It has a "Note to restaurants" statement on it, but I keep it in my wallet more for medical identification purposes. I am also glad knowing that the serial number of my device is registered so that if there are any problems identified from the manufacturer I would be notified. So far we are eating out less, so I'm not sure if I'll need it. So far when we have gone out I love the left-overs.

Way to go!! Keep it up - whatever you are doing it is working for you.

Interesting - I went for my first fill 7 weeks after the lapband placement and my port was almost completely upside down. He also told me I was only his second patient in 10 years. He did the revision right there in his office so he could do the fill. It is healing nicely and feels more like it should. I just hope it doesn't flip again. I went back to work the next day, but had a rough day and actually went home. I think it was more the pain med than the actual pain from the incision. I didn't take any more meds after that first night. With the placement in the ribcage area it will be easier to access and less likely to ever flip again. I deal with IV ports in the chest. After the initial swelling and healing, they do quite well. I think you'll be surprised that it will become no big deal. Good Luck and Speedy Recovery.

There is most likely a specific form that HR will provide for you. You are allowed the time off for a medical procedure under FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act). The Dr. will state why you need the time - Laproscopic surgery. As for the HR department - they have confidentiality requirements not to discuss that sort of thing. I wouldn't worry about that. Take the two weeks and focus on your healing. It is worth it.

Hugs - Hugs - Healing Light! I wish you speedy answers to your questions. You've gotten some great advise from those before me, so I can only chime in with support. There are answers somewhere - keep searching. I do agree that keeping your surgeon in the loop is important.

I focused on the "end game" - knowing this was for only a limited time and that it would make surgery easier, I could do it. I did think of my liver being more pliable and safer for the surgeon to work around. using broth and the jello were also a nice variety. Good Luck! It will be worth it!

Thanks for sharing your success. What a great achievement. I will also share this with my husband as I'm sure he will be inspired also. We banded together, only he doesn't do forums. Great Job!

Being a "newbie" I do find all this very interesting. I'm still just trying to figure out how most the stuff on the site works. Who knew there were points and counters and such. I do look at profiles and how successful someone is to place some "value" on an opinion - but all the opinions do help me make up my own mind. Without more sides to a story we may not get a full picture. Then there are the abbreviations - I'm way out of the loop. So at the risk of looking very dumb: what is IMHO?

I may be a little late to this discussion, but so glad to see you changed your appointment. You are definitely not the crazy one. Keep up the good work and stay encouraged. You deserve to be treated with respect and have your concerns addressed. 1lb a week is good progress - and that is to be an average. That means it may not be every week. We need to stay focused on the long run and not just the short term gains. Good for you for seeking encouragement and standing up for yourself. You will do great! Blessings to you!!!

Thanks for sharing! It is encouraging. I hope to be such a success one year from now. Blessings to you!!

Hello, Just saw your post. I'm not in Lewistown, but I'm in Belgrade, MT. How long have you had your band? I got mine in Dec.2012 and had my first fill last week.