Debbie C.

nibbles, it sounds like you found the best answer for you. I am really glad that it is working for you. your family sounds a lot like mine, concerned because of all the problems I am having with the band. I am tired of the vomiting, nausea and endless heartburn. I am ready for success but I am in a waiting period for my surgeon and I to discuss the situation. that will be on Feb. 20. Keep going. you are going to look and feel so good about yourself. take care.

I am all about support since I have not had much in the past. It is hard to believe in yourself when you are trying to make a life change and then have no one support you in that change. My hubby, chemist that he is, helps me with research and discussion on issues that come up in the research. I did not do enough on the band but never knew it until I had it done. The concept is great but the actually is not. If your girls are really concerned about what you are doing, give them the pros and cons of the sleeve surgery or take them to a support meeting and let them ask the questions. Do they have valid reasons for concerns? Any time you need to talk with someone, do not hesitate to look me up. I have a fairly good group of supporters and I do not miss a chance to try to help someone else reach their dream. YOU ARE WORTH IT!! Do not ever forget that. Debbie

Any time you need me, remember, I believe in you. YOU DESERVE IT!!

I am sorry to hear that you have no family support. I do have a fairly good support team including my hubby. It does get tough though and if you ever need someone to talk to, I am usually around here somewhere. You are going to do some marvelous things after your surgery is done and taking care of yourself is on the top. I also have arthritis and have had back and knee surgery to help. It does not help with the added weight. I do not plan to slow down any time soon as I am only 57. I am so proud that you are going ahead to take care of yourself. Keep believing cause you will make it.

I recieved the lap band in Oct. of 2010 and initially lost 50 lbs with it. Family emergencies and stress lost me my focus and I gained almost all of it back. I could not get pass the first fill of my band without complications on regurg, nausea, and vomiting. All we did was fill, take out, refill, take out, etc. I have reached a point and my surgeons agree that I need to do something because this is not working for me. Feb. 20, I have a meeting and a decision will be made in regards to the band and a possible revision. I am scared and concerned. Have already started to research more on the sleeve and am trying to learn from others who have gone through this. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.