Elisabethsew

One cup of Special K cereal with 4 oz skim milk or a protein shake or 4 oz of fat free ricotta cheese.

You need to get to the psychiatrist ASAP. If he/she will not see you, go through the emergency room and tell them you are fighting feelings of wanting to commit suicide. It sounds like your band needs to be completely unfilled so that you can heal your esophagus. The focus now should not be on weight loss but on your emotional health and well being. Please make the call and get help now.

I am single but in a casual relationship with a man who is a better friend than a potential life partner. While I am open to dating others, "they" are not asking. For now, I am fine with focusing on me, where I am going, what I want, etc.

I have an 11 cc band with 6.6 cc's of fill. I go back on 12/7 for another fill. That was the earliest appt I could get.

1. What is your occupation? Registered Nurse, Critical Care Educator, PhD candidate, tutor. 2. What color are your socks right now? Black 3. What are you listening to right now? Lite Rock on the radio. 4. What was the last thing that you ate? Tuna fish open face sandwich. 5. Can you drive a stick shift? Nope. 6. Favorite Color: Green, Yellow, Blue and Rose. 7. Music Preference: Lite rock, reggae, contemporary, some rap and hip-hop. 8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Chris 9. Do you like the person who sent this to you? I don't really know her. WHAT HAPPENED TO NUMBER 10???? 11. Favorite drink? Crystal lite lemonade (I'm a cheap date... don't drink alcohol). 12. What is your favorite sport to watch? Gymnastics, figure skating (do those qualify?) 13. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes. 14. Do you wear contacts or glasses? Contacts 15. Pets? None 16. What will you stay home to watch? Boston Legal, Grey's Anatomy 17. What is the best movie you have seen? Silence of the Lambs 18. What is your favorite day of the year? Christmas 19. What do you do to vent your anger? I usually express myself and get it off my chest. Obviously, eating was one coping mechanism that I am trying to change. 20. What was your favorite toy as a child? Books! 21. Fall or spring? Spring. 22. Hugs or kisses? Kisses 23. Vanilla or Chocolate? chocolate 24. Do you want your friends to email you back?? Yes 25. Who is most likely to respond? Depends on the mood/time of day. LOL 26. Who is least likely to respond? Males! 27. Living arrangements? Long Island, NY in my own home 28. When was the last time you cried? Can't remember 29. What is on the floor of your closet? Shoes and wrapped x-mas gifts. 30. Who is the friend you have had the longest? Mary. 31. What did you do last night? I had family over for a great dinner. 32. Favorite smell(s)? Apple pie baking in the oven, lavender. 33. What inspires you? People I admire 34. What are you afraid of? Heights! 35. Favorite food? Lobster 36. Favorite car? Anything that is automatic with working heat and A/C 38. Least favorite person right now? My boyfriend 39. How many years at your current job? 25 40. Favorite day of the week? Sunday 41. Where you WANT to live in? Hawaii, anywhere warm on the water, Ireland is also high on the list

DeLarla, Photonut and several others were banned from this site a few months ago.

I had the flu shot on 10/24. Other than some reddness and swelling at the site, I had no side-effects related to the band. Maybe you could take some Benadryl to help but check with your MD first.

I think you and your husband need to see an elder care lawyer. They specialize in this type of "family business" and can best address the needs of your MIL.

I think most obese people are compulsive overeaters and have periods of time when they binge eat. For me, everytime I went "off" a diet I would binge on the things I was "deprived" of while dieting. Portion control has ALWAYS been a problem for me and that's one of the main reasons I decided to get the band surgery.

When I look in the mirror and like what I see, THAT will be my ideal size.

Congratulations, Lapbandit. You're pictures show how much weight you've lost and the result is beautiful.

I find it's best to stay away from discussions on religion, sex and politics. Since this thread is on politics, the BEST place to show support is at the polls when voting. It's amazing how many people have very stringent opinions about political issues but are NOT registered to vote.

Mucus is produced to help the food sliddddddde on down the digestive tract and carbs begin digestion in the mouth. Once you've reached the point of being full and the stomach can accomodate more, it begins over producing digestive enzymes and mucus and that can lead to the runny nose, etc. I find once my nose begins to run a little, it's time to put the fork down. If I get hiccups, it means I've over eaten.

Today is an all or none one for me. I find some foods I have to totally avoid and candy is one of them. Tons of empty calories slip right through the band. If I don't have ANY, I'm fine. If I have "just a taste" I'm doomed and keep eating. What I do have on hand all the time are the fun size packets of M&M's. They are only 90 calories and satisty the chocolate need when it arises. Happy Halloween!

I believe if your banded in Mexico and the port flips, you can return to Mexico to have it repaired. If you were to have it repaired here in the United States, you would need to find a surgeon willing to do the surgery. You can call your insurance company to see if they would pay to have the repair done here.

If you've never had a problem with your blood sugars, why are you testing? A fasting blood glucose of 125 is a little high and could be an indication of diabetes. Call and make an appointment with your MD to have this investigated.

I only told two people about my surgery and that's how it remains to the present time. I've successfully lost (and regained) weight in the past and did not want to deal with people judging or monitoring me. A few people have noticed that I'm losing weight but I don't get the third degree yet of "how are you doing it." Being banded does not mean one doesn't have to work VERY hard to get the weight off. Unless you've been through it, you can't fully understand that concept. My advice is to keep the surgery PRIVATE.

You should be very thankful that you DID find out you were diabetic so that you can get treatment. Complications from this disease are greatly decreased when you gain control over your blood glucose levels. Being informed is something you that is very necessary to optimal health. Talk with your MD, consult a registered dietician, and see a podiatrist once every month or two. It is very likely that once you lose the weigh, the diabetes will no longer be a health concern for you.

Welcome. It's natural to be nervous but you'll do fine. I am from L.I. also. Where are you having your surgery?

Because everyone's anatomy is different, there is no way to predetermine how many cc's will be optimal for you. Normally, the MD evaluates how much saline to inject after assessing your weight and asking you questions. It can cause permanent damage to your esophagus if you are over-filled. While I can understand your wanting to save money, you should also consider your overall health as well. The best advice is to consult the MD.

A1ikou...............240...............XX Aza....................299...............XX BPM..................230...............XX candy444...........299.................23 Elisabeth.............275.................16 Ericsmom...........250................XX Indianlight...........280.................22 Josette................340.................25 JulieNYC............235.................23 Koala.................275..................24 Ladydi................270 .................33 LapBandit...........250..................19 Libra...................270.................14 Mariguita.............290.................XX NatesMommy.....275.................XX Waterlily1072.....275..................23 I am doing my best to avoid ALL candy for Halloween. I'm an all or none type of person so if I have one piece, it will definitely lead to a binge. There are some foods that I have to completely avoid. I hope everyone else is doing well.

Mr. P. stated that he thought he would "eventually" end up with the caregiver. You "assumeed" that this meant the minute the wife was institutionalized, Mr. P. and the caregiver would enter a sexual relationship. Are you sure they're not already in one? Since the caregiver has to stay with Mrs. P., why don't you invite Mr. P. to come over to your house for breakfast or lunch so you can talk WITH him and discuss things in general. Frequently, this often leads to more in-depth discussions. Based on THAT meeting and conversation, you'll be better prepared to make a decision that does not conflict with your thics and morality.

EVERYONE gets a tube down their throat when they undergo general anesthesia. The endotrachial tube protects/maintains the airway and allows for the proper administration of oxygen to maintain adequate saturations of oxygen in the blood. If you are fairly sure that you have sleep apnea, you NEED to tell your surgeon AND the anesthesiologist. The problem will not be during surgery but afterwards. Anesthesia takes quite some time to completely be gone from your body and can cause respiratory depression. Post-op sleep apnea patients should be using a C-PAP mask/therapy post-op as well as when they sleep at home.

If you're having problems with your gallbladder now, you'll definitely have more trouble after your banded. Hopefully, your lapband surgeon will agree to take your gallbladder out at the time of the banding. Mine was removed a few years prior to banding.

I'm sorry for your friend's misfortune. Many patients fail to report PB'ing and vomiting to their MDs for fear of receiving an unfill. A PA at my surgeon's office told me that several patients ASK to be overfilled so that they can lose weight quicker and "toss" the extra food if they overeat. An overfill not only leads to inflammation of the esophagus, but also can result in weight gain as people go back to mushy foods which are often higher in calories than solid proteins.