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1 yr post op and very frustrated
rodriguezequal replied to got2bme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How are you eating? What are you eating and how much? If you don't eat meat are you making sure to get in all of your protein? -
Real Life Sex Educator Here---Feel Free to Ask Questions!
rodriguezequal replied to cattoy71's topic in The Gals' Room
Just because he doesn't cum doesn't mean that he isn't climacting...some don't know, but men can orgasm without ejaculating...I know it may be hard for you that he doesn't "finish", but he must be enjoying it or he would stop asking for it. I don't think it has anything to do with you...it seems to be in his mind. Maybe you guys could sit down and talk to him...tell him how you feel...but know that if he's enjoying it than you're doing something right...my husband loves oral, but sometimes he doesn't want to finish that way... :thumbup: Keep up the good fight though...it can't hurt to keep trying. Good luck!!! -
Follow up question about overweight Army son
rodriguezequal replied to annecolorgreen's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Feel free to share! I didn't even consider this happening when I was pregnant. He was in the hospital until he was 6 1/2 months old. He had 2 surgeries and then after a little while longer he was finally released. I wish that they would have taught me more about what could go wrong and how that would affect me and my child...it's hard to think about the bad things that could happen, but it's important to know that nothing in life is perfect. :thumbup: I'm always around to talk if you and your daughter want to add me on myspace or just message me on here! Good luck to you and to her. -
Follow up question about overweight Army son
rodriguezequal replied to annecolorgreen's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My treatment was pretty bad at Madigan during and after my pregnancy. I had my son about 2 months early because I had undiagnosed Preeclampsia. I had a placental abruption and a uterine tear. My newborn son and I both almost died. I took 4 units of blood and my son took 7. My son was born pretty much dead. They worked on him hard and he survived. He was 2 pounds 4 ounces and 15 inches long. I was 32 weeks pregnant when I had him. The NICU took pretty good care of him though. They kept him alive and what more could I ask for. Check out my myspace I have pics of him from when he was a newborn and pics of him now :thumbup:. He's now 25 pounds and 32 inches tall Everyone's experience is different. If you or your daughter ever need to talk I'm here :thumbup: -
Real Life Sex Educator Here---Feel Free to Ask Questions!
rodriguezequal replied to cattoy71's topic in The Gals' Room
go to any adult toy stores online and click on vibrators or g spotters and read some reviews that people have left...there's also a find your g spot kit that comes with a book on it and stuff...lol -
Real Life Sex Educator Here---Feel Free to Ask Questions!
rodriguezequal replied to cattoy71's topic in The Gals' Room
It sounds like maybe you're just tighter than his exes...we are all ribbed on the inside...go ahead and feel...that's why they started making condoms ribbed too...to intensify the sensation. Sounds good to me either way though...lol -
Help! First time food not going down!
rodriguezequal replied to trayrenee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My post op diet was 1 week liquid diet then 1 week mushies and then after that gradually add in regular food...I was allowed saltines and stuff during my mushies and I eat them still pretty often with no problem at all...however I don't eat them by themselves..I usually put tuna or cheese on them...everyone is different and you really just have to figure out what works and what doesn't work for you...you'll get there...if you have concerns about things that are in your diet then call your surgeon...they're there to help! -
Help! First time food not going down!
rodriguezequal replied to trayrenee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't gotten "stuck" yet, but everyone has told me DO NOT DRINK ANYTHING!!! They said that it is very painful to drink while you are stuck...during my mushies I would have a few well chewed saltines...I think at this point your only option is to bring it back up and get rid of it...it's stuck above the entrance to your stomach so it is covering the hole that allows things to pass...sorry that I can't be of more help -
6 months out and pregnant
rodriguezequal replied to squeekersinfl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My surgeon told me that if I was to get pregnant that they would completely unfill my band so that could get down more nutrition...now that you are pregnant you have to think of what is best for your baby...you can lose weight after :cursing: good luck -
Hello. My husband is stationed at Ft. Lewis. I'm 22 and we have a 20 month old disabled/special needs son. I had my surgery at NWWLS...it's always good to have buddies close by!!! I'm here if anyone ever wants to talk or get together for support :cursing:
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Wow...that was quite a rant...vent..? My hubby is in the Infantry. His best friend and many of his buddies were killed in Iraq and he was injured...if I could have had him not go I would have...It was a hard 15 months. I had our son 2 months early almost lost my life and our son almost died as well and 2 weeks later my husband was deployed. Our son stayed in the hospital for 6 1/2 months and had 2 surgeries with my husband gone! Yeah life in the military is difficult and it makes it even more difficult when the soldier brings that life into his family life! When my husband comes through the door he is no longer a soldier. He is just a father and a husband!...Oh and who said you couldn't be here?
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Follow up question about overweight Army son
rodriguezequal replied to annecolorgreen's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My husband after returning home from Iraq has gained weight and they have since then barred him from reenlistment until he loses the weight. I don't know anything about weightloss meds in the Army because my hubby never goes to the dr...lol My husband said that if you fail 3 PT tests and don't lose any weight within that time (something about 9% of your body weight or 8 pounds) then they can actually drop you from the Army...something about failure to adapt or something...my hubby has like 3 more months to get down to 170-160 or he will be completely barred from reenlisting or something...It sucks, but they have to have standards...the reason they let him in and deployed him is because they give them the chance to adapt and lose weight and get into shape...it's just the way the Army does things. Good luck! -
Where all have you been stationed?
rodriguezequal replied to armywife4life's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My husband has been here at Ft Lewis, WA for 4 years. I love Washington. The post is big and the PX is nice. I lived in California before and had horrible allergies and asthma...moving here has pretty much eliminated my asthma!!! I love it here. I wish we were closer to our families in California, but it's so beautiful here that we haven't moved yet :cursing: My husband just got back from a 15 month tour in Iraq in June!!! The only this I don't like about Ft. Lewis is Madigan (the hospital)...only bad expierences there...other than that it is wonderful. Do you plan to live on or off post? -
Question about tricare approval
rodriguezequal replied to 120inside's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have TriCare too, but I had some very very bad experiences at Madigan so I went to NWWLS. I heard that if you're going to Madigan that the approval is pretty straight forward, but I was self pay...My husband is also stationed at Ft. Lewis :cursing: -
I wish I could help, but I have no idea what that is...lol
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Washington state, its raining, and I need a buddy!
rodriguezequal replied to pch's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It's always raining here :scared2:...I've been banded for a couple months now. I live in University Place. My husband is in the Army. I'm 22 and I have a special needs/disabled 20 month old son. I'm always around if you ever have a question or just want to talk :cursing: -
Inexpensive Pedometer- Omron with software? Others?
rodriguezequal replied to Band_Groupie's topic in Fitness & Exercise
When I registered my band with LapBand they sent me a free one that is also an am/fm radio...it's just a cheap little thing, but it works :cursing: -
Help! What can I buy My Doctor for Christmas?
rodriguezequal replied to anonymous_frnw's topic in The Guys’ Room
Most people drink starbucks. Maybe a $15-20 starbucks giftcard...? Get one of those edible arrangements for his office. There are also those giftcards that are like Visas that you can use anywhere. Most people like to rent movies...Blockbuster card? Ummm...I'm not sure if I would do wine...ummm...maybe a nice pen set or a personalized money clip? Just a few things that I might get a man for a gift...? Good luck!!! -
Help! What can I buy My Doctor for Christmas?
rodriguezequal replied to anonymous_frnw's topic in The Guys’ Room
Do you know if he celebrates Christmas? I'm not sure if I would do alcohol...what if he is a recovering alcoholic or doesn't drink at all? I would check to see if he can even accept gifts from patients because as Bass said a lot of doctors can't...You don't want to put him in an awkward position...I would seriously just go with a card :thumbup: good luck -
Real Life Sex Educator Here---Feel Free to Ask Questions!
rodriguezequal replied to cattoy71's topic in The Gals' Room
I have NEVER vomited durring or after oral sex...so that isn't a concern for me... lol sex is fine for me and my hubby no problems and my port is lower than that... -
Real Life Sex Educator Here---Feel Free to Ask Questions!
rodriguezequal replied to cattoy71's topic in The Gals' Room
They love rings should have a pretty strong vibration...if you don't want to use something either pleasure yourself or have your lover do it while you're having sex...try different positions...sometimes it's easier for me to orgasm in certain positions. Relax and remember to breth. When you breath it allows your blood to flow better into your pubic area and stuff so that you can reach you boiling point quicker then you would if you hold your breath. I like it when my husband makes me orgasim before sex (either with oral sex or just touching/rubbing) and then as soon as I orgasm he gets in and we get going. It allows me to maintain my orgasm and have multiple ones...good luck -
Unfortunately I am only 5'3'' so most of them are short :cursing:. I think a few of the pants were regulars that I had shortened? I could send you some of those and then the shirts and you can just pick out what you like and then do what you want with what you don't like. Let me know
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Help! What can I buy My Doctor for Christmas?
rodriguezequal replied to anonymous_frnw's topic in The Guys’ Room
I don't think you owe him anything, but a thank you...he did his job. Many surgeons repair hernias during surgery...this is what they do. Like I said I would get a photo card with a before and current pic of you or a pic of you and your family and just write a nice thank you note in it and address it to him and his staff... -
The Institute for Laparoscopic Surgery
rodriguezequal replied to mistyd01's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have a 20 month old special needs, disabled son and I drive over an hour to NWWLS from University Place...sometimes it sucks, I also am a stay at home mom with no friends or family here...my mother came and stayed with me for about a week or so after my surgery but I made the decision to have my surgery there so I want to keep going there for my fills :thumbup:...I have no idea of any other fill drs, but I do know that NWWLS has branchs that do fills elsewhere...I know there's one in Spokane and Yakima, but I'm not sure about the others...good luck -
I also had my surgery done at NWWLS and not only do they cover all that with the 17000, but they also cover things that could go wrong with the band for 2 years!!! I'm glad I chose them...I got CareCredit to charge mine to :thumbup: