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princess_n_thep

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    So are they supposed to make assumptions about how they think I should feel or act? I think personality is such a delicate thing. Just because someone does not exhibit the traits, characteristics, or ideals that the psychologist feels they should have does not mean that they should be able to exclude them from making a decision about their body.

    I agree that is doesn't hurt to go and talk to someone to just have the additional thoughts but when that someone has the option and leisure to either promote or stop your approval for what you want done with your body, THAT I have issues with.

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    But I do think there's a lot of sense in having candidates meet with a psychologist. We've seen many times that if someone isn't ready for the changes banding makes us embrace, they are going to fail or worse. An objective eye is very important, for everyone's sake but for the patient most of all.

    And they can tell that from one session??? I doubt it. It's hoopla! If anyone is having depressing thoughts (and we all saw the results of the suicidal thoughts thread) then they definitely would NOT tell the Psych that. If so, they would not be passed. Case in point... my sister did her psych and did not get recommended, she returned for a re eval 3 months later with another psych and lied her ass off about the rosey aspect and postive outlook on life and VIOLA... she had her surgery. All bunk I tell ya.

    I am so glad that I can have the choice to go to Mexico and make my own health decisions. Even if those decisions come at a price, medically or pocketbook. I would use my Mexico surgeon again as I think he is very competant and and expert in the field. However, I would not go back to Mexico for the surgery because I don't care how many of you say it, it is not the same medical and cleanliness standards. Let us admit one thing... if you went to Mexico and had the surgery, the appearance initially was appealing and clean. But after the surgery you spent a day or so just wallowing in the pain meds and didn't see any more than they wanted you to see.

    I do feel like a ticking timebomb. I do obsess recently about the occurance of Mexico based erosions, very coincidental and suspicious. I do have issues about where I will get the money to pay for a removal. I do wonder what will I do for a "tool" in weight loss. I do worry about possible damage that can be done to my insides from the erosion. I do worry about being opened up yet again causing more scars. I do appreciate and admire those that have eroded and still participate in the boards. I respect the eroded bandsters courage and posititve outlook because if I lost my band, things would not be good and everyone around me should worry like hell if I will make it through it.

    I love my surgeon and think he is a fantastic bariatric surgeon and I do recommend HIM to others but I do warn others about possible pitfalls of going to Mexico the country for their surgery. It just isn't the same and it is a risk you assume. We all knew that risk when we had our surgeries there. Some heed my warning, others have had their surgery there with him.

    My thoughts reflecting: I have the band and love my band I have now. If I had to do it all over again, I would not have chosen the band and would have opted for a more permanant and solid weight loss surgery. I am seriously contemplating having the band removed now before problems arise and converting to another form of weight loss surgery. If I find a doctor who will do that with me 20 lbs from goal, then I shall start planning. I just don't feel that the band is the "for life" option it was touted originally.

    Off topic: I too am intensely irritated by people who are banded and then ask a question that is obviously supposed to have been covered before surgery, either from the surgeon or the research they did to make an educated opinion. I am also irritated by postings that ask a question that can be covered by a simple search.

    Grrr, damn it I posted again.

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    Your whole world will change after the fill. Life as you know it pre filled will cease. The sky will cloud and you will truly know that you have made a change forever. Thunder will rise in the west as you must now PB on that twinkie or ho ho that you have tried to ingest. Lightning will strike you as you slime up that piece of gooey ooey bread you once liked to slop in your gravy....

    HA HA.... well it DOES change after a fill but I don't know if it is all that dramatic, but it sounded good. I healed fast too and starved during weeks 3-6. Hold on, the change is coming! Stay strong!!! :target:

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    Chewy oatmeal fruit Bars Recipe #154036

    Delicious & chewy granola-like bars with Protein

    1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup soy flour 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats 1 1/3 cups brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 2 tablespoons flax seeds (optional) 1/2 cup oil or butter 1/2 cup applesauce 1 cup apricot preserves or your favorite preserves 1/4 cup nuts (optional) or coconut (optional)

    Super Skins Recipe #153210

    6 baking potatoes, baked 2 tablespoons oil 1 (15 ounce) jar Cheez Whiz, cheese dip heated 1/4 cup bacon bits 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup sliced green onions

    Cremini Mushrooms Recipe #149546 From Vegetarian Times, November/December 2005.

    2 teaspoons olive oil 24 medium cremini mushrooms, stems removed and chopped 7 ounces soy sausage 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup pesto sauce

    Creamy Onion Canapes Recipe #146874

    This is a fantastic hors d’oeuvre! This recipe is from Paula Deen, and she loves Mayonnaise. The canapes also taste wonderful topped with a little extra of the cream cheese mixture in place of the mayonnaise. Everyone loved these -- I hope you do!

    2 large onions, cut into rings 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 loaf white bread 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce seasoning salt, to taste black pepper, to taste red pepper flakes, to taste paprika, to taste mayonnaise, to taste

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    This is precisely the reason why it is warned so heavily that you MUST secure/find post op care before you band. It may or may not make some decisions for you as to spend the extra money for the states. I don't know if they have one in your area, but www.fillcenterusa.com does fills for out of country banded patients. It is VERY hard to find a doctor that will work on out of country patients. Most of us just make the trek back to Mexico it seems.

    As for the flouro vs no flouro I personally would only ever do flouro with swallow. And I certainly wouldn't want anyone but a doctor doing the sticks into my $10,000 investment.

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    Okay, okay. But I will only let you see the right one..... How about we use this as the "someday it will be" picture rather than a before or after.....

    And I vote to keep the thread open. It is in fun, not in distaste and predators will prey on anyone willing to open themselves to that, not just because there is talk about a boob.

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    I have it. I didn't use insurance but I know that Arizona Humana PPO did a trial coverage of the lapband for 1 year and it ended last April 2005. They haven't covered it since. In Gastric Bypass, it only covers it if there is "extreme need and circumstances".

    I think it depends on what state you live in too. All you can do is submit and try!!!

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