Nursebarbie

I understand the pain your daughter is feeling. I was the same way. Missed 43 days my freshman year of high school because I hated the way I looked. I didn't make the best choices and even didn't reach my potential in school all because I didn't want anyone seeing me. If she has a genetic link to being overweight than all the diet and exercise in the world won't likely be successful long term. The sleeve can help her NOW and alleviate years of private humilaition of being obese. She may just blossom after that. I would do it for my daughter in a heart beat. There's no point in waiting until she's older and even more introverted. 14 year olds have babies. That is way harder than a sleeve. I will stand my ground on this one. You are her mother nobody else and I for one support you.

I have 6o plus pounds to go, 24 pounds down. 4 weeks out.

I say don't let the door hit you on the butt hubby. Not worth it.

I did! Hormones are trying to keep up with the weight loss.

Omfg! Sooooooo much better! My hubby keeps chasing me around the house!

Va va voom! Wow!

Well at least you got on the list and maybe others will drop off the list or won't be ready when its their turn. Hang in there and don't lose hope!

True!

Pretty pretty!!

I wish my Mom would have done that for me at 14. Go for it!

Some very good info on healthy eating can be found at the local health food store like whole foods.

Good information. It also depends on your actual policy as they all differ. I work as a case manager for Kaiser and there are thousands of plans and all very different in coverage and exclusions. For specific info for your particular kaiser policy it is best each person call and check their own benefit plan through member services.

I had a setback today. 3 weeks post op and all of a sudden I projectile vomiting while driving. Now all day I vomit after I eat. Still on pureeds. The baby tummy isn't happy today. Trying not to be depressed about it.

Coffee was the worst thing I could have done to myself. Really irritated me for some reason. This morning I tried out a new protein powder I got at kaiser pharmacy for 8 dollars and was able to get in 44 grams of protein! It has almost no flavor, 4 gm sugar and 22 gm protein for a tiny scoop. Doubled it and added fresh berries. 4 ounces went down fine. Natures blend. No fake sweet taste. Thank God.

High dose aspirin therapy and or plavix also are alternatives to patients who cannot safely maintain their INR (coumadin) levels.

Can't wait to try it out tonight!

We don't all feel that way. I would never do that to a patient. Like I said tyere are some nasty nurses out there and because nobody reports them we never can get rid of them. So every time report them.

Thank God for Chris Christy and his new lapband. Finally we will have a celebrity spokesperson in a few years to speak out against the lapband and perhaps start the class action lawsuit once his band acts up. And you know its inevitable it will do something- slip, erode, not work, etc. Lets see how this all unfolds.....

I have kaiser and my lapband was from another medical group 2 years ago. They not only paid to take out the slipped band but also the revision to the sleeve. Please call the number on the back of your card and ask for the benefits dept to ask about your policy.

I will pray for you too!

Yes I have severe reflux and foaming. Noticed it more past few days and even vomitted. 4 weeks post op. Just switched from pepcid to prilosec . I also have reglan which I can take as well. Can you ask for reglan?

You know I heart you Pixie Dust!

Absolutely! No worries. I just feel so passionate about getting this band off the market. We need a voice and maybe he could be it. So many suffer because of the band. He seems passionate and compassionate and would be wonderful in this role. But I am not praying for his failure either.

Thanks. Trying. Appreciate all the support.

No doubt. What a hag. I would have said I may be fat but you are a shitty nurse.