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GB seems to drastic to me. I don't want to spend the rest my life worrying about malabsorption or dumping.

GB seems to drastic to me. I don't want to spend the rest my life worrying about malabsorption or dumping.

Even if you’re not getting a fill you should start looking for a Doctor you trust. That way if something happens or if you get ready for a fill, you have rapport with your treating physician.

First.. Where are you. The Kaiser program appears to be vastly different from Northern to Southern California. I live in Northern Cali and am going through the steps for Lapband with Kaiser I have a BMI of 41. I have read here that Southern Ca requires a BMI of 50+ to be approved but they to offer the surgery. Here are a couple links to Kaiser threads http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f18/kaiser-permanente-insurance-66458/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f11/kaiser-fremont-78794/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f8/kaiser-southern-california-74212/

I always thought GNC was like the fast food of health food and Vitamin stores. I to am curious about the Designer Whey?

It is a businesses right to make rules and enforce them. At the same time they are shooting themselves in the foot. When you tell a customer NO making them angry how likely is it that they will return? You lose all future revenue from that customer. It’s a stupid business move...

I just wanted to note that I have been mentally preparing myself to not even really feel the band until I get enough fills and from what I am reading that can take quite awhile. I am also managing my families expectations I think I would strangle them if I don't have constriction after the surgery and they made a comment about it not working. That being said. I think you are doing wonderfully sticking so well to stuff when you still haven't reached your sweet spot! Hopefully third one will be the charm.

I am going through the process in South San Francisco. I had hoped to be referred to Kaiser Fremont since I am coming from Gilroy and I think its closer and easier to get to but oh well... I am curious how the facilities differ. I am really amazed at how different each facility seems to run the program. So far I have done the orientation, sleep study, Nutritionist apt... next I am going to meet with the MD director and she will discuss how much I need to lose. I am told its usually around 20%. I am hoping to combine that visit with the Psych visit. Have you done any of your apts yet?

I voted anywhere any time. I think a blanket or shawl is preferable but if its super warm or the baby doesn't like it then so be it. I really find it appalling so many people are offended by such a natural thing.

There are Several. I use FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal Works really well for me.

I really want this game just haven't been able to cough up the money yet. Everyone still using it?

I will join. I don't know if I can promise 7 days a week. I will try but my goal will be 5... Is that Ok? If so I walked for 30 minutes today :thumbup:

I am trying to follow the Kaiser nutrition guidlines I am not banded yet and am struggling..I am Hungry darn it!! Anyhow I had a couple questions. Cottage cheese Protein AND milk or only protein? Quinoa - Protein and/or Carb Sour Cream - Milk and Fat? I am sure I will come up with more but that is what I have now.

I think that you should probably discuss your concerns with your Doctor. He behaved unprofessionally but all your prior experiences were good and perhaps he was just having a really bad morning. Give him a chance to explain and hopefully apologize. Hopefully it was just an exception to your usual care?

At this point I just want to see the scale under 200lbs. I think i would really like to be about 170 its in the healthy BMI range and something I should be able to maintain. I am large boned and heavily muscled for a woman so I always even when I was a size 8 (At 150lbs) was in the high range of what was considered my weight range.

Lol so did I! For the Bypass I had the same concerns. Sure you lose weight fast but what about after you hit goal. Is it nthen going to be a huge struggle to get enough nutrition?

I have no actual opinion about Oprah one way or another... she is a person. She struggles with weight. I empathize with that! Now the mindless masses that make decisions based on what she says that is another story. I just think that being as public of a person as she is.. which she chose...She does have a different kind or responsibility. What exactly that is I'm not even sure I mean how responsible can you be for what other people do based on what you say? In this country it tends to boil down to legal liability. Again something I am at a loss to understand.

TY I will look into it. The thinning is a symptom of PSOS as well. Fun how the same condition can cause hair where you don't want it and none where your supposed to have it... Sigh

What about thinning hair.. can that improve?

On the bright side it’s nice that they are actively involved with you. Trying to teach you the tools necessary to be successful in the long term.. I hate being scolded to. I tend to pretend to listen lol.

In a way I find it validating that someone in such a public role struggles openly with weight. This is someone who as it has been mentioned has all the resources anyone can hope for at their fingertips. I don't know if she could do WLS. She is still a role model to many. Say she gets it done and her decision tips the scale on 1000 peoples decisions. If one of those people had surgery complications and died in surgery could you imagine the PR... It would basically be "You killed my Mom/Sister/Wife she trusted you" I am not in the least justifying that thinking. Each person has to own their own decision but how often does that actually happen when it goes wrong? Just a thought anyhow :biggrin:

I think talking to a marriage counselor is a good idea. It sounds like he is hurting you on purpose. Is he angry? At you or something else? If you love someone you do your best to build them up not tear them down. We all make mistakes but this sounds pretty consistent. At the same time having a mate struggling with depression can be exhausting (spoken as sufferer and mate) and can make the mate attack if they start feeling resentful of it. Communication is the only way it can truly be healed and it has be be with two willing parties. Not one. I am sorry you are having to deal with this. Don't give up on yourself even though this sort of thing makes it harder. However this turns out you will be better off if you stick with your band!

What happened did Boo Boo Kitty win?

Also having a thyroid issue is likely to make your loss a little more challenging than a lot of peoples. Don't give up. At least your not going up right!