LarraineM

I think what he did was wrong Idiot or not. Surley a HIPPA violation. You ll be fine, its unfortunate that the CAT can't be put back in the bag. I only told a few co workers and told my boss she was free to disscuss after my surgery ONLY. I did nt want to disscuss or hear everybodys opinion before my surgery. My thoughts now I don't care what they think ! I am a big girl and it was my decision. I guess my thing was protecting my privacy before surgery.

Yes after the hot tea moves it along my doc tells me to do a day of fluids just to heal . Its like begging for forgivness from your new stomach

Greek yogart fan here ! Every morning 4 oz the increased protien gets me thru to lunch which is a great accomplishment. I heard a sugestion from Dr Oz the other day He suggested,eating the same thing each morning is a great way to remain in control no varience in calories.

You'd loose that bet ! I am impressed that we No longer have a air headed cowboy residing in the White House. I sleep better at night knowing Our President is a rational man able to make thoughtful decisions.

BCBS requires overnite stay

I was banded on 10/15/09 with the realize band. I did some reasearch before hand ,materials used, placement,support so here is my report. My dr says its the most advanced designed,more body friendly and hopefully better results as far as slippage goes.Although all the numbers are not in yet.I ve read emough about slippage and bands of the past and it was enough to sell me. The online support I d rate at poor.Sure a pretty website,nice music etc but the support lacks.The site itself is not user friendly in my opinon.If I had not just happened on LAPBANDTALK and experienced the support and openness here I would have been a mess. Once I had a question on a friday afternoon after my surgery hopeing for assistance I called the Realize support team that is available 24 hrs and recieved a call back 5 days later????? anyway maybe they are still tweeking........ My band is working and I am happy with my choice.My restriction has been spot on since surgery,no fill yet.My Dr says that I maybe in the15% of banders that will never need fills. That would be fine with me. So we are just taking it month to month at this point.I have to chew everythig REALLY well and SLOWLY eat my 4 0z meal. I ve experienced twice the stuck pains and now know that sipping hot tea will break the cycle of pain and move the food on thru. I learned that from lapband talk. Thanks again All

We open a big can of Whopp A-- on dementedfrog

Your question is not clear,maybe more would respond if you made it clear............are you saying you are going to do the weight loss and maintain it without exercise? Not a good plan

Girl.........when they see what 4 oz looks like on your plate they'll really wonder whats up. Your real friends will support you.It will be stressful keeping it a secret, don't be ashamed of the band be loud and proud !

Good news is that both conditions can be corrected/elimanated with adequate weight loss.So its a possiable solution for both concerns. I am only 2 months out and see great improvement in both my sleep/diabeties. Good Luck!

Girl you don't want to see what they are going to do to you! seriously..........I am a scaredy too, you'll be ok .we all recognize the risk and accept it because obesity itself has horriable risk.

I am 8 wks out have not had a fill yet ,I have good restriction and continue to lose weight. My Dr explains that everyone is different and he dose not do a first fill untill you stop loseing weight. He said that about 15 % of ppl banded never need a fill. I 'll keep hopeing to be one of the lucky ones.

After about two weeks when your fears have lessened and you are feeling better physically after surgery you'll be happy you did it ! Your lifestyle changes reasons will becomer clearer.

Congrats girl take a bow!

I am not sorry I supported President Obama with my vote or my money. He has a BIG OL Mess to clean up,I trust that he is thoughtfully trying his best. Twelve months is not enough time to judge..........D^&$$%#& you wish Bush could have continued running this country? Where have you been the last 8 yrs I mean what rock?

Both pre and post

:thumbup: Get a grip Jack move forward to today,the cost of medical care of most types have risen so much that Grandpa can't even afford a unfinanced root canal much less a broken leg:angry:

Not since surgery 10/15/09.I ve been drinking carbonated beverages since I was about 10 or earlier. While the rest of the world grabbed for a cup of coffee I grabed my caffine fix from the refridgerator in a can. My dr and research show its a negative with the LB. I thought giving up the diet coke would be my biggest battle SERIOUSLY . 35 days later and I amazed that I see it everyday without grabbing for the can.

Could be that over 60% of the population do want a public option,most polls agree of this.It could be the INSURANCE LOBBY is tossing around alot of dollars in Washington attempting to keep the status quo.Insuring the BIG profits in their pockets,Greed is rampant and THEY want to confuse the issue.Corruption will be the undoing of this country.............NOT TAXES

Girls I need to flow with as much positive information as possiable. I weigh every two wks at home followed by monthly with my Dr. I will not be bothered with the flucuations of my weight on a daily basis

Patty, your belt is too tight get help!

qoute for the day " You like your plan keep it" I have no problem with that promise. But however insurance companies cannot go unchecked. We can see what happens when they do.If Insurance companies can't stand a little competion there is something seriously WRONG with the system. GREED cannot trump Christianity!

Why can't we afford to save the life of another???????????? I am praying for you and others that oppose healthcare for all. My prayer is to have your eyes opened. Patti go to your local public health clinic interview those who live this truth each day, and come into the light "people are dying from lack of access to healthcare in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"

Fact ck .org, President Obama's 1st yr office something like 1 trillon on his own( add Bush's mess it equals 13 trillon hmmmmmmmmmmm) Where have you protestors been during the past 8 yrs,I know under the rug..... trying to keep up your health insurance premiums and cost....Can you really afford another 30 % increase...This effects more than just the uninsured it effects all our families. 40 % of working families cannot afford to cover even their children........NOW thats sad

Go Cleo's Mom you are 100 % right.. clear world view !