Debbiebydesign

I started this whole experience with the intent of having lap band. My surgeon felt the RNY bypass was the way to go. I reluctantly agreed. The more I read about lap band and talk to banded people, the more confident I am in this decision. Today, spoke with a co worker from another department where I work who had lap band a year ago. Her weight loss has stalled, was hoping a fill will help, and she said she is struggling with old habits. When she told me she had the band, it was about the time she had lost 25 lbs, in March last year. She looks essentially the same. Although she looks healthier having lost some of the weight, today she seemed defeated. I felt bad for her: all that work and pain. I hope her fill helps. What a struggle this whole weight loss thing is!

February 7th in Peoria for me...who's your doc?

Well that makes more sense...

Thank you all...I just feel the need to get on with this. I feel kind of like at the end of pregnancy...let's get the messy part over and get on with the good stuff.

Water fountains are pretty nasty...

I was approved at the beginning of December for surgery February 7. My doctor was super booked- 10 weeks out. Today marks the start of my one month countdown and it's also my birthday. The wait to get moving is wearing on me. Too much time to think, worry about complications, doubt myself...support groups were even cancelled for this month. I was kind of happy at first, not having Christmas be my first challenge out of the gate. Now that all the holidays are over, I just want to move on. Two months after getting a date is too long.

Excellent...looking forward to that myself!

I distinctly remember being told you could have an occasional soda after at least 6 months post op.

I've worked in a hospital for 10 years...I'm going tot keep my water hidden near the nurses' station, on the employee side. I'd never bring something going in my mouth in our patients' room. Between airborne funk and possibility of forgetting it and having someone mess with it (I work in psych), I will just make a lot of stops.

Don't they tell you that it is not uncommon about 4 years out to regain about 20ish? I hope you get back on track. Getting off insulin must have been great. If I get off insulin, I hope to never have to stick myself again.

Yes it does...I got it once as an anti-tussive- as cough syrup. It works extremely well for that.

Hopefully, it's all behind you now. Be well...

I got a sample packbfrom Celebrate Vitamins. Fast shipping, and so f I like them.

I'm still pre-op, but when I was on Metformin before, I gagged a lot when I had to take it. Especially if I hadn't had enough to eat before. I was on it for PCOS. I'd still talk to your doctor though, before you stop it. You might not be needing very soon anyway.

You need a new doc. If he does not see eye to eye with you about your condition he is not a good fit for you.

@bekki03---just visited Vermont this summer. Beautiful state! I would like to go on rides with my daughter when she is old enough. I would like to no longer fear booths! I want to be able to go kayaking this coming summer. I tried when we were on vacation last summer, and I am pretty sure it will be easier when I am lighter and smaller. My surgery is in February, and I have reservations to go to Montana this summer and I am hoping it will be more comfortable this year to travel.

Oh, my. That's terrible! I am worried about complications. I hope the best for you and a speedy recovery.

I just received a letter about the vitamins from my surgeon. They have a recommended schedule, to optimize absorption. I haven't had time to really figure it all out yet...

Nice before and after pictures, you look great!

Congratulations!

How long were you in the hospital? Congratulations on getting home.