DebNH

Sounds like your husband doesn't like C-H-A-N-G-E. I'm sure he will be okay in the end... of course it could drive you crazy! Good luck Deb

Wow you had a fantastic experience with Aetna from the sounds of it. I hope to have the same... Deb

Welcome to the forum! I'm new to the lap-band process so I can't help you with any of your questions but I do know that there are some terrific people here who will. GOOD LUCK

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your band and new weight loss. How exciting!!! Keep us posted.

Hello and welcome to the forum. Your weight loss stahl may be because your metabolism is in shock. You are now eating a considerable less amount of calories and so your body is saying "HEY!!!" And as mentioned above losing 1-2lbs a week is effective. It is also proven to be effective for permanent weight loss. Keep up the hard work!!! Deb

I believe in you Skye!!! Based on this snap-shot of your life; you are incredible. :thumbup: Deb

Good luck!!!!

Wow Skye... You've been through A LOT!!! How is your husband now? Shesh, if you can survive all that, you can survive anything. Deb

I think this is normal to feel this exhausted as your not getting the same amount of calories and carb's as your body is used to. Good luck with your surgery!!! Deb

Wow I thought I was the only one with such a negative mother. Currently we arent speaking so that will make my decision and surgery so much easier. I honestly think that some people are jealous when we choose change our lives for the better. Deb

Mmmmmmm cheese!!!!

"Unless you’ve been through this, you couldn’t possibly understand. I’ve been posting about waiting for referrals, which gives me plenty of time to alternate between doubting myself, feeling depressed about my fat, and wanting to be banded so much I can hardly stand it." <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> Wow you described me to a T!!! I feel the same way. I go around and around about being banded then when I'm sure I get angry because it takes so darn long. Ugh... I feel your pain! Deb

Wow great thread!!! Why am I fat? Well I've always been a very thin child until I was around twelve. At that time... the abuse started. I think in my mind I thought that if I gained weight and I wasn't attractive it would stop. I was wrong. Then I just began to hate myself. Who wouldnt? When I finally opened up about my abuse I was pushed aside and called a liar by my family! :cool2: This started me on a slippery slope of self abuse which, even with lots of therapy and a fantastic supportive husband, continues to this day. I am more aware though and that makes a huge difference for me. I have educated myself a lot in this area and feel that I "understand" but will never really heal from the hurtful experience. At this point I have a very strained relationship with my family and I think it is because they don't really know how to deal with the trauma of it all... or even admit that the family has problems. They are definitly of the mindset that if it isn't talked about it didn't/doesn't happen. So... fat? Yes I have learned some awful skills like overeating, boredom eating and emotional eating. Emotional eating is really my demon that I fight with! :thumbup:

I'd be proud that you stopped at only half the burger. Deb

Whoa!!! Thats awesome news. Good luck with your surgery Deb

Congrats on your band!!!! GOOD LUCK Deb

So... How was the trip??? I am an avid traveler and am always considering Sweden. I hear it's beautiful, lots of nice locals and a totally different way of life compared to the US. Deb

Honestly I'm looking at a few different hospitals; Portsmouth Regional, Elliot and Lowell down in MA. I have scheduled myself for the "informational meetings" at both Portsmouth and Elliot and I called about the Lowell General but haven't heard back. It appears to me that both Portsmouth and Elliot make you jump threw an awful lot of hoops, lets face it, I'm fat. I know I'm fat and I know I need to deal with it. But what can ya do? :smile: So I will go to the meetings and check THEM out!!! Deb

Hi Ladies.... I'm from NH also!!! I'm from the Lakes Region and have not been banded yet. I'm in the very early stages of this process but love to read everyone's story and journey. Deb :w00t:

Wow thats exciting!!! I'm in the same boat as you...the early stages of this process. Keep us posted. I like to hear others tell their story of their journey. Deb :w00t:

Wow...congrats! It's a long road. I'm green with envy. :biggrin:I am in the early stages of this process and to have a surgery date seem's like an eternity away. GOOD LUCK Deb

WOW.... today?! OMG that is awesome!!! I hope all goes well for you. GOOD LUCK :thumbup: Deb

BiCoastal... I'm sending you a big hug girl!!!! Shesh, what a run around. Stay strong and keep your chin up. Soon enough you will be telling us about your weight loss. And I'll be green with envy; I can't even get an appointment with a surgeon yet. :thumbup: Deb

Welcome!!! I am not banded yet but find this site to be one of the best resources available on the net; I hope you do to. Thats pretty neat that both you and your wife got banded together. Aaah it's the ties that bind us together...or something like that. Anyways I think it's cool. :thumbup: Deb

Hi, I read your "bandster Heaven" and WOW what a great job you did with it :thumbup: Thanks for sharing! I am very early in my process of being banded and really appreciate your open and honest approach to sharing your journey. Deb