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Ack! Need some help here :)
di1138 replied to mama2my2's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I started reading about it over a year ago. As others have suggested I read everything I could on the internet. I spent hours here reading the good the band and the ugly! You can search subject at the top of the page. When I was pretty sure I wanted to go through with it I asked my cardiologist. He was very much for it but stressed that my life style must change in order to have it work. That it is a very good tool. I then asked my OB/GYN and he too was very supportive and told me it would be great for me. After that I just went for it! Friday is the day! Good luck! -
I love the spoon idea with his/her birthday on it. Great motivational tool!! Best of luck! Now I have to pick my name and do the same.
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Way to go Mom, best of luck and let us know how you feel. I am right behind you on Friday and very excited, anxious and a tiny bit scared!
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my surgeon wants me to have the bypass instead of the lapband
di1138 replied to andielmt's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wendell, you are my hero! :tongue2: Congrats on your weight loss! I too fee the lap band is a much healthier way to go than bp. -
It seemed to me that my evaluation was just a formality. I got the impression the Dr. wanted to approve me. The questions were not that in depth. Good luck, I am sure you will be fine.
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Please do not turn to food for comfort. (not that iced decaf is bad) He is the jerk. Hang in there. In time you will see you are much better off without him. Did you talk to your doctor yet? Let us know how you are doing.
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It is like back in the "day" when I was pregnant EVERYONE had a horror story to tell me. It is a decision only you can make for yourself.
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Look, we all took a hugh health risk by becoming this over weight. I am a firm believer that we should have are affairs in order in case we "get hit by a bus." Every surgery has risks but the risk of being morbidly obese is far greater. Good luck and keep good thoughts.
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Okay okay just one more: Michael as in Phelps because if you set your mind to it you can do anything!!! We are all going to be big winners!
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Murtle the girdle.... Okay okay no not on drugs yet just tired. I will go to bed now. I had fun any way!
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Scrunchy.....
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Band of blubbers..blub for short ...
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Who's Getting Banded in August???
di1138 replied to Tracyde730's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I wonder the same thing. I am getting banded on the 22nd, Friday which is my 38th wedding anniversary! My doctor only requires 2 days of clear fluids. I am going to do protein on my own starting tomorrow and then the clear. His post op is about the same as everyone else. Good luck to all of you! -
Glad to hear he will help you. My problem is unsupportive ( is that a word?) sons. But like you, one surprised me and will take me back and forth from surgery. Good luck and don't let anyone tell you you cant do this.
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I just started journaling on dailyplate.com. I thought I was an expert in knowing how many calories I put in my mouth. Boy did I have a shock! I hate to hear that your surgeon is blowing you off Perhaps you should remind him he did not do the surgery for free. Keep at him till he helps you. Good luck.
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Restriction but still very hungry...??
di1138 replied to crazycatlady's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Liquids will not keep you full too long. You must eat. Have you tried tuna salad or chicken salad with not too much mayonnaise? More experienced bandisters may have better suggestion for you. You can also search here under the food threads for some great ideas. Good luck! -
It sounds like you are starting a new job. Any chance their insurance will cover some or most of it? Make sure your insurance coverage has started before you look into it. Good luck!
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Good luck to you! My son got married in 2006. Before the wedding I lost 60 lbs and thought I looked great too. Then I saw the pictures! They depressed me so much I gained it back. It took me a year to make the decision for the surgery.
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I am 9 days away from surgery and like everyone else those scary thoughts creep into my head. I keep reminding my self that if I dont get my weight under control I could have a stroke or heart attack that could kill me too. I tell myself that the odds that my weight will kill me is greater than the lapband. Good luck everyone!
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I will be banded on 8/22 (my 38th wedding anniversary!) My doctor does not require much of a pre-op diet so I thought I would try to change my bad habits starting today.. I bought a toddlers fork & spoons. So I used them to eat my scrambled eggs. Tried to remember two chew chew chew and took small bites. I soon learned it wasn't as easy as I thought. It took so long that I actually lost interest in what I was eating. Now that is a first! I now understand why people post that you have to concentrate while eating or you will get in trouble! Please share your experiences. Thanks
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Sounds like a serious question for your doctor.
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Daughter needs advice re:mom & lapband slippage (3 times already)
di1138 replied to daughter2LBer's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I would suggest that you ask your Mom to give her surgeon permission to speak to you. Ask him all your questions and make sure you understand the answers. Good luck to you and your Mom -
Trying not to be upset
di1138 replied to Paula Maglica's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree I think it was mean of them to do that to you. They do know that it is not healthy to eat right? If they do not already have a weight problem that is a good way to start. I know been there done that! -
Where does it say you cant post with the Christians? I don,t think they would throw you out if they truly are Christians!
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Jill, glad you are doing better! Nurses are truly angels on earth. When my husband was in ICU back in March it was a nurse who told the doctor what was wrong. She was 100% right!