Arin
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I feel sort of dumb posting about this, but I wanted to share my fears with hope that someone out there knows how I am feeling now. First, I am afraid that I have always been my own worst enemy and I will sabotage myself, like I have so many times, into failure. Of course I dont want to fail, I am just fearful that I will. Second, I am scared to DEATH of vomiting (or PB-ing as I have seen it here). This is a REAL phobia of mine. I would do anything not to vomit, and that is no lie. Stomach flu or no, I just dont do it...I have read a lot of posts where people say it happens all the time, and a lot where it has never. Is it something I can control? This may be a bigger fear than failure for me...Sorry, I know this is silly, but for me, very real. And third, I am fearful of being alone on this journey. My husband and I live away from both our familes (whom we are extremely close to), and we dont have any friends in the area where we live. I am more out going, but my not so dear husband (lately) is not. Not to mention that my hubby, who should be my biggest support, is not. He hates the idea of WLS. Mind you, he is 6 foot 5 and has never had a weight issue in his life... Sorry for the long post. I feel like if I dont do this now, I will not be living my life...I may not even be living if I continue on this unhealthy path...Food is a HUGE struggle for me, and I need help. Any advice or support is welcome. I need to decide if the band is for me, and move forward, or not. Thank you in advance!! I feel very inspired reading on this site! Thank you for that.
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I am just starting on my journey to the band, have not even had a consult yet...But I am 5 foot 4, 215, and wear an tighter 18...I too carry a lot in the belly area, although I am large everywhere. I am only 24 and I already have a tummy that hangs, is full of stretch marks, and I dont even have any children yet:( I have always felt like clothing just does not fit my body as well as others that may be the same size. I pray that I can keep moving forward toward the band, and have as much success as all of you!! What an inspiration!! Thank you all;)
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Congrats on your surgery date!! Are you being banded in Redding as well? I would love to hear about the program up there if you are. I am in the Chico area now, but have lived in Redding my entire life. Good luck on your journey, feel free to contact me if you want to chat!!
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I am curious to know if there are others out there, like me, who have diabetes and are considering or have the band... I have been reading everything I can possibly find, and I am learning so much. I just cant seem to find much about diabetes and the band. I am 24 old was diagnosed with diabetes just over a year ago (type 2, low producing pancras, on insulin). I have heard that people with diabetes have had huge success after lap band surgery, and have really improved their health. Since starting on insulin, I have gained about 20 lbs in less that 6 months, and my cholesteral is not good... If I keep this up, who knows what will be next. I need to do something before it is too late. I want to have children someday, and I want to be around long enough to see them through their lives too... My husband is not thrilled with the idea:think, but I feel that my issues (mentally and medically) are putting serious strain on my marriage. I am curious how others with diabetes have been effected, and how you handled the diet while trying to keep blood sugar readings in range. Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences with me. This site has truly given me hope for life. Thank you, it means a lot!
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The more I am reading the more excited I get to talk to my Doctor on Monday. I am on about 45 units Levemir x2 daily and meal time injections of Novalog, usually between 10 and 15 units depending on what I am eating. I am still producing insulin on my own, so there is a good chance that if I lose some of the excess weight, I will be able to use more of what I make naturally without the extra! I am feeling so encouraged by everyone who is sharing!! I just got some labs back yesterday, and my A1C was 6.0! First time in a year it has been normal. Thank you all. I will keep you posted on my journey to the band!!!
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Thank you all for sharing. I am taking 5 injections per day, and it is not fun. If there is a chance I could reduce the amount of insulin I take, or get rid of it altogether, I would be so happy. I go to my Endo on Monday and I will discuss the possibiliy of the band with her. Although I am scared, I feel that the band may give me a chance to live a better and healthier life. I feel like I have more health problems than my parents some days...Thank you all again! Best of luck to you all!!:eek:
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I am brand new to this forum. I have been researching the band for a few weeks now after my last doctor visit. I have to say, I am already so glad I found you all! I have been reading for hours, and all I can say is WOW, and THANK YOU! I have been feeling so hopeless in a time when I should be so full of joy...I am 24 years old and married the love of my life just over a year ago. Just before that, however, I found out that I had type 2 diabetes. What a blow that was, and is everyday. I have always struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember and I am so tired of it. I have dieted and exercised for years, and now that I am completely insulin dependant within one year, my doctor and I are trying a weight loss rx (pills). Nothing lost. It has been almost 4 months and I have not lost a single pound. I have NO self confidence at this point in my life and it is really putting stress on my new marriage. I know there is a long road ahead of me before I can really move forward with the band, but after reading what you have all posted, I finally feel like there is hope. I will be discussing the band as a possibility with my Endo on Monday and I am very excited. I am a little concerned about how people with diabetes do with the band. Is the diet the same? Any severe lows? I just have so many questions, and no one to ask...until now I am hoping...Thank you all so much for sharing and supporting. I would be curious to know if there are others with diabetes with the badnd who would be willing to share. Thank you all, so sorry for the long post, I promise I will be good from now on! Thanks!!