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InsideOut SHe is really cool just taking a different road than the rest of us. I was not trying to get something started. Just being honest and asking for honesty in return. Hard to make a decision for the new people if they don't know all the facts. Oh dear I didn't mean to get something started........just wanted to make a point about putting it ALL out on the table good and bad.

Nicole I am a vegetarian and I think that makes a big difference..........................thank God I did not do RNY since I struggle with my nutritionand protien with the band!! But really I think my slower weight loss and struggles has some to do with my diet adn refusal to eat meat.............ah Riley can speak on that. WLS is not an easy road being veggie..........but doable!!

I like to hear the truth is all. I always appreciate knowing the truth good, bad and ugly. I always try to tell the truth good bad and ugly. LOL. Ok, ok but if you read my posts ya'all know that much. Come one three visits from Aunt Flowie, PB'ing, gas pain after surgery, and inappropriate burping all the time!!! I do have belly scars that might not ttotally go away..... But I still like my band. I definetely eat better and feel better and I am down three sizes in 6 months.......... But if I am gonna put my reality out there I hope other people will too. Makes it hard to open up if other people don't do the same in return. One thing I love about our forum people put the truth out there and I don't feel alone in my struggles. If all of you were only posting the postives only I would feel like I was not really doing to well since I struggle in certain areas still.............. Ok, ok..............I gotta sleep.

I was very much swayed towards RNY after orientation. I did my own research and went out to lunch with RNY's talked to medical people in my family. I went in wanting lap band and after a good month of debating I went back to lap band.............Dr. BAggs was totally cool about the whole thing didn't pressure me at all. Wouldn't decide for me which I asked him to do..........he said I should decide. I talked to RNY's that were 100% honest with me. Some said it was great but some told me to reconsider. Some had leakage and malnutrition problems. Some gained the weight back, some where in and out of the hospital. And two had no problems and were happy. That is the honestly I needed to decide. ALl of them said they would do it again despite the problems............but at least I knew what to expect. Lap band I only talked to one person who had it and she was a nurse practitioner and told me that as a medical person she researched it and found it was the safest procedure..............she has lost 60 pounds the last year and is discourage that things slowed down but happy she did it still............. I just want honesty not only the resy side of things. That is why I tell people the truth surgery does hurt but not unbearable..........I didn't like the first week after surgery and I do PB a coupld times a week and it sucks.......but I have lose 42 pounds about 17 more than I have ever lost..................

Sheena maybe you should put a pro and con list out on RNY. Like what you like and what works and what your struggles are. That might help all the new people get a realistic picture of both procedures. I agree the fast weight lose with RNY is a plus.............but what have been your struggles the things that are hard. I know you have pro's and cons we all do. Everyone knows I both love and hate me band at times. But I put out the reality both good and bad. Seems like you only post the positive eg fast weight loss but what else is going on for you. We want the whole story not just the good parts!! Not trying to get on you but it just seems like there is more to the process and your journey than what your posting...........

I usually prefer a woman doctor too but ..............honestly Dr. Baggs I would not have chosen.........as I prefer women, older man..........but I am glad it turned out the way it did!! Just remember in surgery your stark naked........and peacefully asleep........but still. Having a woman for that part might be reassuring. But again I have to recommend Dr. Baggs...........been a very good experience for me. And I like meeting up with him once a month since he is so funny and easy going.........good fit for me

why did all the ticker disappear ladies??

Nicole you are too funny!! In regards to Lap band vs. RNY Liz says the only different is the first year than both surgerys essentially have the same results...................Lap band has to learn good eating habits and exercise habits from day one with RNY you can have bad habits and lose until after the first year when if your not on top things you will start to gain your weight back. Similiar results different journeys............in the end we all have to learn to eat right and exercise. Lap band hopefully doesn't cause the sagging skin but who knows.............just a theory. True one reroutes the stomach and one doesn't. One I think is easier the first year but in the end we all end up in the same place............if you don't learn the rules you will gain the weight back. Just be prepared that some surgeons will push RNY cause that is their preference.................you have to decide what you want and be firm about it don't let yourself get talked into something if your not sure.

Hey is that 50% before or AFTER surgery. My total weight lose is 42% but just from surgery...........what 22% I think.................half before and half after!

Not going camping...................staying home. Ok I have 100 pounds to lose and lost 42 so I am at 42% I guess...............8 more pounds and I will hit m;y 50% but the thing is I won't be ok with 50%......that is still 204!! Nope I can't be in the 50% percentile...........I want to be 154 or less!!

I don't like frogs. Especially the big jumping, thick kind!! I would be so scare he would jump.................ah on me!! NOthing exciting this weekend. I have some people coming over to hang out. Oh Nicole maybe we can get the oil on the 23rd or 25 if it comes in.

Chris your having a busy summer!! Will be fun to see you on the 23rd!!

Riley ask to come on July 23, so we can visit. I think I will take the 1cc fill!! LOL. AS if I have a choice!! I lost quick in the beginning but stuck on 212 for several day now!! At least not up................

If you have had three kids you can do this. I found it to be about the same as having a baby. First week is hard but after that it ges better. I M 12 weeks out now and not pain at all even the port doesn't hurt anymore. I love my band. I was also nervous the week before and couldn't sleep at night but the anxiety was worse than the surgery. WHo is your surgeon? and what hospital?

Dr. Baggs does monthly group fills for the first three months..........not sure after that but I think it goes to every other month!! THe group fills are like a nutrition group and fill at the same time.................fun to get together with people who had surgery the same time as you. I like the way Dr. Baggs does his fills. But I am getting sorta tired of driving to the bay area ..........

well remember whoever does the surgery also does the fills so you need to try and figure out how each doctor does the fills.................. I do know that Dr. Baggs has had extra training in lap band and all the updated techniques. But by now all the surgeons might have had the training............. Dr. Baggs just makes you comfortable and he is funny!! I really liked him but he wasn't my first choice. I got him by cancellation!! But glad it turned out that way. I wanted Dr. Fischer at first............ How lucky getting a surgeons appointment the same week!! OMG I had to wait almost a month and drove them crazying calling them all the time!!

You can call and ask for Dr. Baggs. IT might put your date out a bit further though. Gotta recommend Dr. Baggs I loved him but other people had Dr. Parks and liked her.........

who was the surgeon this time? Yea it is not as bad as it sounds it goes fast...........

Let us know who the surgeon is tomorrow!! I had Dr. Fisher at my orientation meeting!! I actually was hoping I would get him but I am glad I ended up with Dr. Baggs it worked out fine!! Friday afternoon is not gonna work for me ladies. I have court in the afternoon. I so so wish I had a day off this week to have some fun while my daughter is gone.........I was out sick last week so I really can't pull another sick day this week!! :-P

Well I know I retain water so gotta think about that. Very interesting stuff. Candra I love your spunk too!! Your a blast!! Ok RIley I have to ask. HOw are your RNY friends doing? What is the damage weight wise with them?

Riley you should write a book like that it sounds great!! I would read it. I just ate a whole mini watermellon. OMG I am guessing about four cups.......I probably won't eat dinner now. I really need some fruit to much protien the last few days if you know what I mean!! :-)

Ok another break...............coming up for air!! LOL. you guys are on a roll today. I am just fnishing up a a court report. Well have it done and turned in by 5pm.....I hope. Than home to get the house clean while my daughter is gone. I want to get her room clean this week............my once a year chance!! Oh Candra yea that would be CIL (cousin in law)!! Ok well back to the grindstone!! Have fun at orientation tomorrow girls. Will be interested to see which surgeon is up this time around............

LOL. Ok. I didn't even know Amato was Italian but makes sense he does really look italian!! well I have wanted to be 210 for over a month but I am closer now than a couple weeks ago. Knowing my stubborn body it won't work with me............since I want this so bad now!! I ate some chips and salsa yesterday............so all that salt!! Water today and no more chips!! LOL. Ok today is 12 weeks since surgery so I am back to a regular diet today. LOL. Except I sorta started that awhile back!!! But as of today I CAN have salads!!! LOL. HOw funny is that???

I think that liver thing is totally true!! So how to you get it out of you liver? water??? In Greek instead of hello they say "ya" which is short for "yaiti" or what do you want?? LOL. Sounds fun in english. Sorta rude but in greek is fine to say. You answer the phone with "What" which cracked me up!! Ah so is Mike the typical warm blooded greek............my ex had the greek passion and the greek temper!! LOL. Oh loving my shoes. Do bad they don't match everything I own. I am sore but ya know my knee has been doing great the last few days. Not going out like usual. Hey I found out that if I eat really slow I don't PB at all. I have to take about 15-20 minutes a meal and wait in between bites..........but if I do that the protien stays down. Still holding at 213. 2 more pound....................please 2 more pounds!!! :-)

Hey Candra my cousins last name is Amato and they all live in the Napa area. Any relatioon. Tom and Katie Amato? Nicole I was married to a greek guy and live in greece for awhile. I speak some greek so if you get another letter...........LOL Lunch break it has been a crazy day today. Getting ready to go to court again. I haven't been to court since september and in the last month I have been there four times already.