Nursebarbie

If there was to be a Class Action lawsuit against lap band and related companies, would you join it? My surgeon really believes its going to be yanked off for the market because as a medical device its failure rate is extremly high with high rate of complications that are way outside the margin of accepted standards for the FDA. I'm not sure I would though. I'm not the suing type.

Me too. Today I started crying not because of sadness but because I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Almost there.....can you see it?????

Me too. Today I started crying not because of sadness but because I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Almost there.....can you see it?????

I had to do 4 weeks of clear liquid diet before my lap band surgery and 4 weeks post op. Miserable. However, the first time trying to eat a forbidden food it got stuck really stuck hurt like hell and since then I am nervous about any thing that may get stuck. Waiting for band to come out this Friday and get the almighty sleeve. A lot of people I know do the last supper before surgery. Normal I think after nobody gets fat because they hate food right?

I believe we can all learn something from anyone who has this procedure, considering the procedure, or coverting from band to this procedure. The common denominator is we all know the deep pain we feel about being heavy. Its not something we can readily talk about with just any body. Especially someone who is naturally thin. I value everyones point of view and experience. I find it all fascinating. Please, let's all just come from a place of gentle encouragement.

Good bye Lane Bryant. Thank you for all these years of being the primarily only place I could shop where things would actually fit me. Although I will miss my favorite sales lady, I will likely no longer fit only in your clothes. I am so excited to have the freedom to expand my shopping choices and not feel like I live on the edges of society. I know I exist but it seems the majority of stores don't know or maybe they don't care I do. Even Target used to have a much larger selection for plus size. So I bid you adieu my faithful Lane Bryant.

Hmmm. We are union too but it still doesn't sound right. Ask for everything in writing. Many times you are dealing with a clerk with a high school education. Escalate it if you need too to the union rep or contract specialist.

Me too. But really its the only place I can find regular looking clothes and wide shoes. Not to mention bras in a G cup. Can't wait to try regular clothes shopping soon. I'm thinking Old Navy since its pretty inexpensive.

I'm having my hubby take a reallly unflattering before photo this week pror to my surgery. Anyone else preparing in this way????

I'm having my hubby take a reallly unflattering before photo this week pror to my surgery. Anyone else preparing in this way????

I'm having my hubby take a reallly unflattering before photo this week pror to my surgery. Anyone else preparing in this way????

My advice is to document in writing every diet every gimmick every plan every exercise fad etc you have ever tried. It all counts. You will need a physical exam with labs initially to check and verify your health status. Many insurance companies have case managers and even ones who are bariatric case managers. Call your insurance company and ask if you can be connected with one. Your primary doctor can also refer you. How do I know? I'm a case manager RN for Kaiser. Try it and let me know....

If there was to be a Class Action lawsuit against lap band and related companies, would you join it? My surgeon really believes its going to be yanked off for the market because as a medical device its failure rate is extremly high with high rate of complications that are way outside the margin of accepted standards for the FDA. I'm not sure I would though. I'm not the suing type.

Good bye Lane Bryant. Thank you for all these years of being the primarily only place I could shop where things would actually fit me. Although I will miss my favorite sales lady, I will likely no longer fit only in your clothes. I am so excited to have the freedom to expand my shopping choices and not feel like I live on the edges of society. I know I exist but it seems the majority of stores don't know or maybe they don't care I do. Even Target used to have a much larger selection for plus size. So I bid you adieu my faithful Lane Bryant.

My surgery is Friday. But I'm psyching myself up. Go ahead, give it a try....

Good bye Lane Bryant. Thank you for all these years of being the primarily only place I could shop where things would actually fit me. Although I will miss my favorite sales lady, I will likely no longer fit only in your clothes. I am so excited to have the freedom to expand my shopping choices and not feel like I live on the edges of society. I know I exist but it seems the majority of stores don't know or maybe they don't care I do. Even Target used to have a much larger selection for plus size. So I bid you adieu my faithful Lane Bryant.

Good bye Lane Bryant. Thank you for all these years of being the primarily only place I could shop where things would actually fit me. Although I will miss my favorite sales lady, I will likely no longer fit only in your clothes. I am so excited to have the freedom to expand my shopping choices and not feel like I live on the edges of society. I know I exist but it seems the majority of stores don't know or maybe they don't care I do. Even Target used to have a much larger selection for plus size. So I bid you adieu my faithful Lane Bryant.

Good bye Lane Bryant. Thank you for all these years of being the primarily only place I could shop where things would actually fit me. Although I will miss my favorite sales lady, I will likely no longer fit only in your clothes. I am so excited to have the freedom to expand my shopping choices and not feel like I live on the edges of society. I know I exist but it seems the majority of stores don't know or maybe they don't care I do. Even Target used to have a much larger selection for plus size. So I bid you adieu my faithful Lane Bryant.

Prayers and hugs coming your way! It will be good just hang in there!

If there was to be a Class Action lawsuit against lap band and related companies, would you join it? My surgeon really believes its going to be yanked off for the market because as a medical device its failure rate is extremly high with high rate of complications that are way outside the margin of accepted standards for the FDA. I'm not sure I would though. I'm not the suing type.

Good bye Lane Bryant. Thank you for all these years of being the primarily only place I could shop where things would actually fit me. Although I will miss my favorite sales lady, I will likely no longer fit only in your clothes. I am so excited to have the freedom to expand my shopping choices and not feel like I live on the edges of society. I know I exist but it seems the majority of stores don't know or maybe they don't care I do. Even Target used to have a much larger selection for plus size. So I bid you adieu my faithful Lane Bryant.

Good bye Lane Bryant. Thank you for all these years of being the primarily only place I could shop where things would actually fit me. Although I will miss my favorite sales lady, I will likely no longer fit only in your clothes. I am so excited to have the freedom to expand my shopping choices and not feel like I live on the edges of society. I know I exist but it seems the majority of stores don't know or maybe they don't care I do. Even Target used to have a much larger selection for plus size. So I bid you adieu my faithful Lane Bryant.

I can't wait either....just pulled out a pair of white skinny jeans brand new size 18 to try on. Way too tight now but I'm curious just how fast I will be able to get into them without looking like a stuffed sausage.

Good bye Lane Bryant. Thank you for all these years of being the primarily only place I could shop where things would actually fit me. Although I will miss my favorite sales lady, I will likely no longer fit only in your clothes. I am so excited to have the freedom to expand my shopping choices and not feel like I live on the edges of society. I know I exist but it seems the majority of stores don't know or maybe they don't care I do. Even Target used to have a much larger selection for plus size. So I bid you adieu my faithful Lane Bryant.

I have a lap band and I have hated every single minute of it. slipped a week ago so this Friday I'm getting it out and converted to a sleeve. My surgeon thinks we will be seeing attorney commericals for class action lawsuits against lap band soon. It will not at all what I was led to believe about it. First it is about as reversible as leaving a tourniquet on your arm for 5 years and expecting it to be ok. Its not. Second the limitations of what you can eat without getting stuck or slimeing lead to unfortunate choices of soft foods that slide down easier. The port accessing hurts and sometimes it shocks me when I'm walking. It always makes its presence known. Cannot ever forget its there. It requires so much maintence and follow up. And doctors are really reluctant to touch another surgeons work. Most people I know hate their band. I know I do. Absolute nightmare.