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What does that have to do with this subject? Some people are just not fit to be parents. I say, let's just sterilize them. I just don't see how it is necessary to drag out this pro-choice vs. pro-life saga, again. We're never gonna change each other's minds on this issue, so why drag it out? This couple should not have had the "privilege" of caring for another human life, that all.
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That's as crazy as saying that all abused children should have just been aborted...
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My parents were both born in Mexico. They both came here LEGALLY. I sometimes find myself conflicted on this issue. I agree that the "elligals" shoud come here legaly. I empathize with them because I have been to Mexico and have seen first hand what they have to go through. Every year, I send all of my used clothing so that MY FAMILY can use them, for they really need these items. I am conflicted because I see logically how most people feel about them. It is hard emotionally not to see the bigotry in some people's statements. I just think that SOME people use this issue to further the inner bigots in them. But again, I must reiterate that I am conflicted. I see both sides. I pay a lot in taxes. I think that there are three entities at fault. First, the elligals. Second, the Mexican goverment for making it such a horrible enviroment to live in and making it so easy to escape it. And third, the US goverment for allowing them to use our hard earned tax dollars to provide them with health care and benefits. You know what is funny though, that since this issue has intensified, I can't help but feel that people look at me and feel that I might be "elligal". Imagine walking around like this worrying that because you are of hispanic descent, people automatically feel contempt and resentment towards you. I never imagined I would come to feel this way... I try not to feel this way, but it's kind of hard sometimes.
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Hi Melissa, Reading your post, describes me to a T. I drink daily. Was bulimic before the band. Have gained 15lbs in the past 4 months. I was at my end a couple of weeks ago and was stressing about the weight gain when I found this site: somethingfishy.com. It was very helpful in making me realize that I still have an eating disorder. I sometimes wonder how many people have been banded, without realizing that it will not help their eating disorder. I still binge. Going to that site made me realize that I have been using the wrong coping methods in dealing with anxiety. I started keeping a journal and it has really helped. Anytime I want to eat because of uncomfortable feelings, I pick up my journal and put my negative feelings on paper. Then I ask myself why I am feeling this way and if I trully am hungry, or if I just want to drown the feelings out. I'm working on that now. The drinking I will tackle next. One thing at a time. Anyways, I know I'm rambling now, but I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in this. If you haven't been to this site, check it out. I think you will find that there are many people like you and me dealing with the same issues. Take care. Jasmine
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Man, I'm just so discouraged. I am up to 145. I have gained 10 pounds. I feel like such a slug. All of my jeans are fitting extra tight. I went and had a fill about 12 days ago, got down to 141, but now am back up again to square one. I can eat more now too. I was so motivated after my fill, but now I am just stuck. I feel like I'm never gonna get back down to 135. I know, to most 145 is a wonderful weight to be at. But in my head, it's terrible. I know I should be greatful, but I feel like this is just the beginning and I'm gonna end up back up to 219. What's worse is that right now, I have no game plan. No way to combat the weight gain. Mentally, I am just exausted and stuck. I have lost faith in my ability to keep going. Every single day, every single hour of following the bandster rules is a complete struggle to me. I don't know why. I feel like a food addict. I think about food every hour of every day. I know something is not right in my head. The only stress I am feeling right now is the stress of building a new house. That's it. Nothing major. So what is wrong with me? I am tired of the mental roller coster ride...
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Man, I'm just so discouraged. I am up to 145. I have gained 10 pounds. I feel like such a slug. All of my jeans are fitting extra tight. I went and had a fill about 12 days ago, got down to 141, but now am back up again to square one. I can eat more now too. I was so motivated after my fill, but now I am just stuck. I feel like I'm never gonna get back down to 135. I know, to most 145 is a wonderful weight to be at. But in my head, it's terrible. I know I should be greatful, but I feel like this is just the beginning and I'm gonna end up back up to 219. What's worse is that right now, I have no game plan. No way to combat the weight gain. Mentally, I am just exausted and stuck. I have lost faith in my ability to keep going. Every single day, every single hour of following the bandster rules is a complete struggle to me. I don't know why. I feel like a food addict. I think about food every hour of every day. I know something is not right in my head. The only stress I am feeling right now is the stress of building a new house. That's it. Nothing major. So what is wrong with me? I am tired of the mental roller coster ride...
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Hi Sherilynn, Most surgeries have what insurance carriers call a 10 to 90 day "global period". This means that for this time after the surgery, they will not pay for any post op visits. This should not mean that the surgeon should deny care for this amount of time. Choosing not to see a patient during this time is a doctor's choice, but not the most ethical decision. For example, a wound repair usually has a 10 day global period. Most doctors would still choose to see this patient in follow up before this period is up because that wound still has to be cleaned and dressed properly by a medical specialist. The doctor still has to make sure that no problems arise from this wound, such as infection. This office's choice not to see you for 3 months, in my opinion, is unreasonable. It is a choice made not for a patient's well being, but to make sure that they can get around this global period. By the way, most surgery fees are adjusted to include services rendered during the global period. Dr. C hangs out in the complications section. You might want to ask him why a doctor would choose to go this route. Hope this helps.
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Thanks so much for your help, Dr. C. It's too bad you're not located down here in Texas. I'm really in need of a caring and thorough fill doctor. Your patients should consider themselves very lucky:).
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Hi Dr. C, I went in to get a fill today because I've gained 15lbs over the holidays. It had been a year since I was filled. I originally had 7.6 cc, but when I went in today, the doctor could only pull out 2.6 cc. That's a 5cc difference! He said that it might have leaked out, but did not seem concerned about it. He was actually in quite of a hurry, so I was not able to ask him anything else about it. He quickly filled me with 3 cc and sent me on my way. Is this a normal occurance? Can that amount of Fluid evaporate/leak out in a year? Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Stop having so many damn kids; population control, anyone?
*JASMINE* replied to Sunta's topic in Rants & Raves
I've been following this thread very closely and I just wanted to say that I too, completely agree with all of the points you have made so far, Gadgetlady. You have been able to communicate it way better than I ever could... -
Stop having so many damn kids; population control, anyone?
*JASMINE* replied to Sunta's topic in Rants & Raves
You know, I used to be pro-choice, until I had my son. Since his birth, my views on abortion have totally changed. This is all it took. The birth of a child. I don't agree with abortion for myself, but will not bash anyone who does. I do wonder though, how many pro-choice, pro-abortion people have kids of their own? And how many of those who have had abortions, have had children before the abortion? I know the abortion issue is a very hot topic that will cause a lot of debate. I am just curious(sp?). On a side note, I have a sister who has had several abortions. It seems to be a form of birth control for her. For those of you who are for abortion, do you believe that there should be a limit on the amount a person has? I love my sister, and I do not bash her for her choices, but she seems to think nothing of it. She has had FIVE... -
Good Morning Dr. C, I recently read a post regarding this condition and became very concerned about the possibility of ending up with a permanent complication if my band would ever to erode. This is the first I've heard of this condition being caused by the band. How common is this? http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=25007 Reading this post made me want to run to my doctor just to have my band checked. It's been less than a year since my band has been checked via fluro and I am not experiencing any problems (other than paranoya from reading this post). I do not plan on getting anymore fills. In your opinion, is it necessary to have our bands checked, more than once a year? Thanks so much for your help:).
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Restricted, not restricted, Restricted, etc.
*JASMINE* replied to Michlete's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yes, I have the same problem. The one thing I can't get used to is the paranoya that comes with it. "I can eat anything...have I slipped...eroded?" At least I'm not alone in this. I hate it. It's like another stresser in my life. The constant worry. It's like a rollercoaster. -
Oh, WOW. She is absolutely beautiful! And you are too, for just giving birth. You don't even want to see what mine look like. I came out looking dazed and confused with frizzy hair and NO eyebrows. You're weight gain is an inspiration to people like me who plan to have more children. You really didn't gain much. Congratulations on your little angel:).
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well, I'm taking another shot at this journal thing. Maybe it will help me think a little clearer. I am so stressed right now. Maybe if I write down all of my stresses, I can see them for what they really are and figure out how to deal with them. Here they are: P- I weighed myself and I am up to 139lbs. I haven't seen this number in a long time. The problem is that I haven't really found any restriction lately and I have been drinking more. It's all a domino effect. I am drinking more because I am more stressed. I stress, drink, eat, and stress about eating. I am stressed because I am on paranoid mode and am scared that something has happened to my band. S- 1. Limit the drinking to one drink. 2. Don't get up to eat at night. 3. Keep a bottle of water next to my bed. 4. Find other things to do with my time. 5. Start cooking better meals. P- I am being sewed for the car accident. I have to appear in court and there is a possibility that the judge might rule against me. S- 1. This is not in my hands. There is nothing I can do about this, except to let what is going to happen, happen. Stressing about it is not going to improve the outcome. Don't stress about this. P- There are several new people in the clinic. I haven't made the very best impression. I haven't been very friendly, and I don't think they like me. I wish I was more social towards people instead of being so reserved. I am reserved because I am scared of being rejected. I'm scared of looking stupid. I feel so alone at work. I don't know why I even care. I've been at this job for 4 years and don't really have any co-worker friends. I guess that it has just hit me all at once because I realized that not a lot of people like me. My fellow coders at the RBO don't like me either. The only people that truly like me is my family, and that's because they HAVE TO. Just realizing this makes me want to cry. I truly am a good person. I realize though, that I don't put forth enough effort to be a good person and to help people. I AM SO SELFISH! I realized anothing thing, just by typing this. The little voices in my head, the ones that put me down, the ones that used to come every time I broke my diet and ate something bad, their back. They have just taken over my key-board. NO I am not a schizo. Most overweight people know what I'm talking about. S- Try to be more friendly. Let go of my inabishins (sp?). Don't punish myself. Let it go. Don't drink to drown out the voices and the stresses in my life. Don't worry so much about what other people think. I think that's it. I will start today by only having one drink. Change one thing at a time. Don't stress about making changes. Go with the flow and realize that God will see me through anything that comes my way. And most importantly, appreciate everything in my life.
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well, I'm taking another shot at this journal thing. Maybe it will help me think a little clearer. I am so stressed right now. Maybe if I write down all of my stresses, I can see them for what they really are and figure out how to deal with them. Here they are: P- I weighed myself and I am up to 139lbs. I haven't seen this number in a long time. The problem is that I haven't really found any restriction lately and I have been drinking more. It's all a domino effect. I am drinking more because I am more stressed. I stress, drink, eat, and stress about eating. I am stressed because I am on paranoid mode and am scared that something has happened to my band. S- 1. Limit the drinking to one drink. 2. Don't get up to eat at night. 3. Keep a bottle of water next to my bed. 4. Find other things to do with my time. 5. Start cooking better meals. P- I am being sewed for the car accident. I have to appear in court and there is a possibility that the judge might rule against me. S- 1. This is not in my hands. There is nothing I can do about this, except to let what is going to happen, happen. Stressing about it is not going to improve the outcome. Don't stress about this. P- There are several new people in the clinic. I haven't made the very best impression. I haven't been very friendly, and I don't think they like me. I wish I was more social towards people instead of being so reserved. I am reserved because I am scared of being rejected. I'm scared of looking stupid. I feel so alone at work. I don't know why I even care. I've been at this job for 4 years and don't really have any co-worker friends. I guess that it has just hit me all at once because I realized that not a lot of people like me. My fellow coders at the RBO don't like me either. The only people that truly like me is my family, and that's because they HAVE TO. Just realizing this makes me want to cry. I truly am a good person. I realize though, that I don't put forth enough effort to be a good person and to help people. I AM SO SELFISH! I realized anothing thing, just by typing this. The little voices in my head, the ones that put me down, the ones that used to come every time I broke my diet and ate something bad, their back. They have just taken over my key-board. NO I am not a schizo. Most overweight people know what I'm talking about. S- Try to be more friendly. Let go of my inabishins (sp?). Don't punish myself. Let it go. Don't drink to drown out the voices and the stresses in my life. Don't worry so much about what other people think. I think that's it. I will start today by only having one drink. Change one thing at a time. Don't stress about making changes. Go with the flow and realize that God will see me through anything that comes my way. And most importantly, appreciate everything in my life.
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Thanks for the info Alexandra. I thought I was over my panic phase, but the thought of death due to erosion just worried me. Thanks for clearing that up for me:).
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You know, I've been banded for a little less than a year and I was under the impression that this was only a risk during surgery. Is this a possibility after surgery? Say we do not go in for an annual endo, and there is an erosion. There are no symptoms for it. Is there a possibility of death due to untreated erosion? I was just going to put it off because in my mind, the worst that could happen from not getting an endo is that I will have to get my band removed. Since I am self pay, I just figured that if erosion were to happen, it really woudn't matter if I got an annual endo, or not. The band would have to be removed. I tried to research this on the net, but got nowhere... So I'm wondering when these deaths occurred. During or after surgery? Does anyone have any info on this?
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The procedure code would be: 43770(Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure: placement of adjustable gastric band (gastric band and subcutaneous port components). The diagnosis would probably be 278.01 (MORBID OBESITY), along with any other illnesses as a result of this. Good Luck!
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Hi All, I used Dr. De la Garza and had a wonderful experience. I went and had the surgery alone, and was taken care of completely. My experience there was great. Everyone there was so kind, professional, and attentive. The facility was awesome and I am very satisfied with my decision. This is the thread that Cherylgrzeb was referring to. Read it and come to your own conclusion regarding this person's experience. I didn't come across this thread until after I was banded. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=4891&highlight=de+la+garza My experience with Dr. De la Garza was quite different. I have had nothing but a positive outcome, thank goodness. Lets hope it stays that way. Good Luck:)
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Why do I have less restriction with more fill?
*JASMINE* replied to puddin's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I know what you mean. I've been banded for almost a year, and I still can't figure it out. I wish I knew this before I got banded (I would have still been banded, but still). I never know what my day's going to be like. I know I eat every 2 to 3 hours. I guess the only good thing about doing this is that your metabolism stays high:) -
I haven't had any period problems. I am shedding like a dog, though. I'm disgusted with myself. Hair everywhere. My only problem is that I am ALWAYS cold now. I used to be hot all the time and now it is the opposite. I am freezing my butt off every day. This, I would say, is the only thing I miss about being bigger, the insulation:)
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Hi Flower, My husband is the same way and says the same thing about me always on this site. I've summed it up to him being jealous because I am not spending my time with him, instead. When we have computer problems, he always finds a way to insinuate (sp?) that I am the one who caused it. Then, like you all, we get into a big old fight about it. We've done this several times. When I've finally cooled off about it, I've just come to realize that we were both just irritated at the situation and got really ugly with each other. Don't worry about it. Losing 54 pounds in 8 months is a big accomplishment. Congratulations on that weight loss!
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Wow, I'm two different people. That's interesting. I think if I had a choice, I would pick Hera.
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Congratulations on your NSV! I too know how good this accomplishment feels. I am also a fellow slob when it comes to eating. My husband can't help but smile everytime I spill something because he know it's only a matter of time. I'm a sucker for the dipping sauces:)