lapbandbarb

Good for you! You should be proud of yourself, being assertive enough to ask for the the flouro. You saved yourself surgery and probably lots of $ that would of been for that unnecessary surgery. I look at Drs being just people. They are sometimes really full of themselves, but I laugh it off and treat them like equals. This is how I developed such a good relationship with my Dr. He saw that in me and my actions. Way to go! Good luck to you. I hope your leak is not too serious. I'll be thinking about you! Keep us updated. Barbara

WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!! Sorry, I just can't figure out how to get myself into the list. Please, can someone do it for me? Thanks so much! Barb12590 228 228 213 Thanks again. I have tried everything! :thumbdown:

I agree, Froggi. Oh no, Looks like some are getting the gloves out. Let's chill a little! Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Putting down the candidates is not going to change anything. But hopefully THEY will change things. Let remember why we are really here! LAPBAND BABY!!!!!!!!! :thumbdown:

Sorry, Carol. I know it is really hard right now, but things WILL get better. Try to think more positively- about the good things in your life. As my late mommy used to say.... This too will pass. Good Luck on Tues. Let me know how you are. I'll be thinking of you.

Really interesting. Thanks for pointing that blog out. I stand corrected!:thumbdown:

YOU ARE MOST CERTAINLY NOT GETTING AN UNPOPULAR RESPONSE FROM OVER HERE!!!:thumbdown:

Thanks, Froggi!!:thumbdown:

Misty- This is well said! This is a learning experience for us all and with experience, the weight will come off. We need to be patient and be kind to ourselves.

I had my surgery on 7/7/08 so we are about the same time out(or with band in). I had the same horrible, painful thing happen to me recently and had to have strict liquids for two days after. When I called my DR office after it first happened, he told me to stay on liquids and treat myself like I had just had a fill for a few days and I would be fine. He told me NOT to make myself try to throw up!! So don't do that.He was right and I was fine after a couple days. Let us know how you are doing.

I am fairly restricted and I have trouble also with fruit, especially bananas. I now blend my fruit into a protein smoothy. I usually use frozen fruit. This works for me.

Oh boy! I feel so bad for you guys!:thumbdown: My heart goes out to you. I don't know what I would do if something happened to my band. I have it less than two months and love it Why did this happen to you? Did it have to do with the way the surgery was first done or anything that happened physically after? I have heard often that stress definitely affects it. I am so sorry that you had so much sadness and stress in such a short amount of time. Nobody should have to go through that:mad2: There is help available if you feel you need it. Years ago, I went for grief councel and it helped me alot. I have been having nightmares about something bad happening to my band. I have always been a worry wort and had nightmares. Instead of worrying about other stuff, I worry about something going wrong with the band now. Again, I feel for you. So sorry... and now so scared that my nightmares will come true. Good Luck in your recovery.

I'm just curious, if you don't mind me asking, how do you know that McCain was looking at Palin a year ago? I always follow all the election news -on all the news chanels and none mentioned that ever. Infact, they were all surprised. There were four possible choices mentioned by all the news shows- all men-the night before he made his announcement, the night of Obama's convention. Everyone was wildly shocked when he announced her the next day. Some even said that McCain had mislead us when he supplied info about who he might chose as his VP. They all said that he made the announcement right when he did to try to take some spotlight off Obama because everyone thought his televised convention was so spectacular. Smart. My feeling is that he did only pick her to try to get the woman vote. Well, like I said in my other post, I don't care about race or gendre, Who will help our country- that is IMPORTANT! Don't we all agree on that?:thumbdown:

It is cool that the election will make history! BUT... What about after the election? It is scary to me. I never thought I would see the country in the shape it is in today and have to fear for what the future of this Country holds for my children. There has to be changes made or we are all in trouble! To me, a woman vice president, an afro-american president, a green president or vice president doesn't matter. We need someone who help our future on so many issues!

I have the same issue as you. I have magnacare and Dr Fielding did my surgery right before he dropped it(the same time he dropped GHI) From what I understand, they only charge $100 to patients who do not have insurance. Otherwise, they charge $250 for a fill. So I'm pretty sure you would pay $100 out of pocket. I was banded on 7/7/08 so I am still on my 3 month post op fill schedule that is included with the surgery price. Come Oct, I will also be paying out of pocket. Dr Fielding is so excellent that I really don't mind. I have looked into other DRs but decided not to switch. Call the office to find out just to be sure but that is what I think. Good Luck!!:wink2:

Hi--- Thank you for that post. It is both inspiring and very informative. I have personally found much of what you said to apply to me too. I know that my success with my weight problem and food obsessions will come from many different sources. I take from OA only what I feel I need and leave the rest, I seek weekly councel with a therapist I feel comfortable(after going through many others) with. We deal with "mindfulness" rather than past issues. I had a mother similar to yours in many ways and have always found companionship and salvation for every feeling or situation in food. I have been on phentermine and still have a supply. Thing is, that I was told that it IS a diet pill(part of the Phen-Phen) which caused many problems years ago. I investigated it in depth and had not heard of its relationship to stopping cravings for carbs. I used it to try to get control for my pre-surgery diet but had bad reactions to 30mg.1x day. I went to 15mg 2x day and it worked better. I am hesitant to be on it now although I'd like to use it late in the daybecause that is when I have my problems. It does not keep me up. Did your Band Dr say it was Ok ? It was my GP who gave it to me in the first place. I am very interested in what you know about it. I investigated so much--was banded by one of the most experienced surgeons. He also has the band so really understands it. He is agressive with fills and I am restricted. It is the "mind" hunger that still is there. I try not to graze but that is what I am used to and it is possible even with the band. In the morning I am restricted. By night, I can eat a lot if I allow myself. This is my issue. I have been trying "distraction" as a tool at night when the urges come. It is hard!! I am looking forward to next week when I start work and my kids go back to school. Summer has been very unscheduled and a routine helps so much! I am very interested to know the name of the Dr who first placed the Lapband in the US. The one you went to for help.(if you would rather PM me, fine-thank you!) I hope my fellow banders don't mind this long post and perhaps it has helped someone. I get so much out of reading and posting on this site! We are all in similar boats and sometimes we can share the same life jacket! Best Wishes to everyone!!!

From what I understand and from my own experience, the first six weeks after your surgery is for healing and you should not have any restriction. I didn't-although I have heard people say they do. This is a process. We have to expect it to take some time before we are not hungry anymore. It could take a # of fills before you have restriction and you probably won't get a fill for four weeks depending on your Dr. Talk to him and see what he says. Every Dr is different and expects different things from his patience. My Dr has the band himself so he is very understanding. That helps me. You may have the "head" hunger that needs to be addressed too. This is no magic cure. I deal with my urges to eat even though I physically can't. I still want to when I am stressed or bord. Old habits take a long time to change. We are a work in progress. You will find answers and support right here on this website. It has helped me so much. Take it easy- you have time-let yourself heal-don't worry about the weight right now. You have taken the first step towards a healthier you but it is a process that will take time and willpower. Good Luck. Feel free to PM me.

Sorry to hear about your frustration! Did you go to the same Dr for your fill and your surgery? My Dr has the band himself and really takes his time to talk to you and explain things. He told me he tends to be aggressive with his fills and I was glad. It is important to know what size band you have. I have a 10cc- I had 2cc 1st fill and then 3cc second fill. My Dr dropped my insurance right after my surgery but is working with me. There are some good,caring Docs out there. Try to find one. Anyway, try to enjoy your cruise. LUCKY!!! The 24 lbs you lost is a great start! We have only just begun! Keep reading-it helps! Hope you feel better!

The feedback here is great. Thanks! I have had two fills and feel really restricted in the morning. By night, I have no restriction. Anyone else have this happen to them? Does it mean I need another fill soon?I am afraid I may have too much restriction with another one.

I'm sorry about your problems! How understanding is your Dr? I would talk to him and maybe he will work something out with you. I think my Dr would if I was in your position. Good Luck!

I think that is a really good idea! Go for it. My Dr has been aggressive with my fills and it makes all the difference in the world. I am not hungry in between meals at all. Good Luck!!

areellady- Thank you for saying that. It made me feel so good!:crying: That DH thing is so funny!!:wink2: And true!

Jenz- I think that what is happening with you and your husband is very common. I go to a lot of WLS support groups and hear it all the time. Men become insecure and afraid that their wives will find someone else when they lose weight. I have heard it over and over again. It sounds like you may just need to let your husband know how special you think he is and that you are doing this for your health-not to meet other men. Tell him he is the one you love and married. I have been married 14 yrs and been up and down and up 100+ lbs. with each pregnancy. This time, with the help of my friend, the lapband, it is coming off easier and I WILL keep it off. Yes, I do get more attention when I am thin and I met my husband thin and he knew I was popular with men. He wasn't worried then or any other time I was thin. I sometimes used to think when I weighed 273 that people wondered what my good looking ,fit UPS man husband was doing with me. Or I would see the way people looked at me every year at the company picnic when one year I'm thin and the next, enormous. So it goes both ways. If you married your solemate and your marriage is good,it will survive this(and anything else) My husband and I have been through so much more than just my yo-yo weight over the years. Looks are only skin deep. One day we will be old and shrivilled up together-hopefully, I'll be thin and shrivilled up! :smile2:

Ugh! No! Maybe meant to be funny but it is sad. Scary to think about how fat our society has become and how obsessed with it. Scary for our children. Would never want mine to see that site. Yet another idea to give them an eating disorder and not accept themselves. Baby fat is acceptable and adorable. I can see how one might think it funny though.