kathystrick
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kathystrick got a reaction from Apples2 in RE- introduction
My husband was less than receptive of the idea of me getting a band at first too, for basically the same reasons you have expressed. I tried to explain to him that it isn't like that with the band, but he didn't really get it until he went to an appointment with me and heard it straight from the PA. He has also realized that by my being more healthy, we will be able to engage in activities other than eating to spend time together because I will be able to do more physically and won't get tired so fast. Remember, you are doing this for yourself, not your DH. Good luck and I hope things go well for you!
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kathystrick got a reaction from LilMissDiva Irene in i am staying on plan today because ...
I'm staying on plan today because I FINALLY got insurance approval and I want to be down a few more pounds when I go for surgery!
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kathystrick got a reaction from Fernando in Surgery postponed :(
Well that's good! Let us know what your surgeon says once they talk. Hopefully he will let you go ahead and schedule! Keep us posted!
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kathystrick got a reaction from plain in Hi, Everyone....I think I'll be the contrarian voice here...
I was wondering the same thing when the comment was made about "slider foods". Nothing but pure willpower is going to keep you from eating just about anything you want; thus the term "tool" being used when referring to Lap Band.
I am seeing this mentality on several other boards on the internet. People seem to think that once you have WLS, BOOM! You wake up and don't want to eat anymore and become thin. Too bad it isn't that simple. The work never ends!!
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kathystrick got a reaction from NicoleW8ing in My Good Friend, Fear
Honestly Nicole, from what I have read (and that is a LOT), I don't think you have as much to worry about as this poster seems to want us to believe. Is there risk of complications with this surgery? Yes, just like there is with any other surgical procedure. I don't think there is a single one of us going into this who doesn't know that. My doctor and his staff have repeatedly told me that and I would think others do as well.
If it would make you feel better, call your doctor. Ask them what sort of complications their patients have experienced. My surgeon's office was very upfront with that information. If you trust your surgeon and believe the surgery would be the best thing for your health, then go for it! I can't see where the surgery would be any more risky than continuing to be obese and to gain more weight.
Good luck and let us know what you decide.
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kathystrick reacted to Boo Boo Kitty in Pin up Shoto Shoot??
Awww guys you are making me blush! :blush:Thank you!
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Big Dan--be careful!