Banded G-ma

Maybe she couldn't cut a deal with lapband or wls like she did with the insulin company!! Money and fame over health.

This is not an easy decision to make. You are making a forever change. Its worth it though. If you are going on vacation with your mother-in-law after surgery she will figure somethings up pretty quick with the changes in you eatting and drinking habits. At first I didn't tell anyone I was getting the lap band. I felt like I was taking the easy way out. NOT!!! It's the hardest diet I've ever been on-you just cant cheat or take a day off from the diet! I'm glad I did it. Now if anyone asks I tell them. It might inspire someone else to do this. I'm happy and proud of my lapband!

Sweetie-you need some support to help you! Is your husband getting disability? If not go see a disability lawyer. When you are facing money problems I know it seems like everyone turns away. Worse yet is all the places that are set up to help don't cause you make $1 over their limits. keep posting and talking to us-thats why we are here

I have been where your husband is. My husband of 30+ years lost weight and started dressing better and really taking care of himself. Lots of excuses to go to work on his day off, golf or running to the store. I was my same stupid fat little self believing we were soul mates and he would never cheat. Was I wrong!!!!!!!!! I have never felt so degraded or heart sick. He was having an affair with a coworker and was making plans to move in with her. Unknowingly I had ordered gifts for her (taking up money to buy a gift for one of the nurses at work-pick her up a pair of earrings-LOL). It nearly killed me. It has taken 3 years for me to get to the point of being able to take care of myself again. If you love your hsband then think of what you are doing. If you enjoy the attention of other men then show your husband the respect and end your marriage. My husband's excuse was "oh the wellbutrin made me do it" and the doctor backed him up. Hormones or not, medications or not -cheating emotional or physical is wrong! I'm sorry if you think I am being rude-but I lived it and wish it on no one.

While it very well may be gas pains it just as easily be something else. Be on the safe side and call you doctor-he may want to do a ekg and labs to rule out anything else. The pain going up into the jaw and down the arm raises a red flag. don't waste time and call the doctor right away. Always better to be safe. Good luck

I didn't fit into my clothes anymore. I wore sweats and baggy t-shirts. I was on yet another diet that wasn't working. I saw that BCBS would cover the surgery. The idea was there. I went to my PCP, he didn't like the idea-I wasn't "that fat" and "if you cant stick to a diet now what makes you think you can then". I went home more depressed then ever. I fired my PCP and got a new one. He listened and started the process with me. I went thru all the hoops, got aproval on the first letter. I've lost 50 pounds in the past 5 months and have never felt better.

miralax

Thanks for sharing We dont realize what "a little extra" food or drink can do to us. Please keep us posted and let us know how you are. I will be praying for you

Its hard but stick to it. It helps you get ready for the postop diet