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Enchanted

LAP-BAND Patients
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    Enchanted got a reaction from brandyII in Panic Attacks and the Lap Band   
    I'm really surprised at the people commenting negatively about the meds and dosages this person is on. As someone else mentioned, she's under the care of professionals that she trusts...and the results have been good for her.
    Depression, anxiety, etc. -- these are very tricky to treat and it sometimes takes several tries before the right combination of meds is found. What works for one person simply won't work for another.
    To suggest that Teri find another doctor because you happen to disagree with her treatment plan (even though you don't know her and know nothing of her medical history) is irresponsible at best.
    Asking questions to come to a better understanding of why a certain med is being taken is one thing . . . but to make a broad statement? Not so much.
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    Enchanted got a reaction from MacMadame in No one know i have had lapbanding   
    I'm still pre-op, but I have only told the five most supportive people in my life.
    When I was low carbing and lost around 80 pounds (regained lots of that), people would ask how I was doing it. I was glad to say because I had such success, but some people would then want to debate the pros and cons of a low carb diet. I found myself defending my decisions at a birthday party and at a gathering of friends.
    At this point, I really do only want support. I have done all of the research, educated myself, consulted with healthcare professionals. I know the risks and know that the benefits outweigh the risks for me.
    So, for me, it's more a matter of privacy (at work) and not inviting negativity (from well-intentioned?) friends.
    I also figure I can always tell more people -- but I can't untell someone who ends up being a goofball about it.

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