dolphanatic22

I grew up in a similar situation and my dad always told us he paid all the time and more than enough and my mom should stop spending money on herself and my stepdad. My sister, brother and I learned very soon what a vindictive A** he was./is. I can tell you that my mom never talked bad about my dad like my dad did about her. She did explain the situation factually, and also explained how much a house and food and clothes cost. Show your children your grocery bill...have them use a calculator to add it up while going through the grocery store, that helped my son learn the true non-value of a dollar. They will learn soon that he is a butthead, but hang in there honey.

I have the realize band and was given the choice. I had no reason to choose this one over the Lapband, but I am happy with it. I have a friend who was banded with the Lapband and has had 5 fills and is not restricted and I have had 2 and so far very restricted since second fill 3 weeks ago. We use the same surgeon so she chose the opposite of what I did. I am happy with my choice and have had no problems.

I live in Northern Arizona as well. Please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to discuss my experience with you. My email is dolphanatic22@yahoo.com. Thanks, Niki

I stopped mine 2 weeks before surgery because it increases chances of blood clots, however the surgeon said it was not necessary to stop...my pcp just recommended it since I was concerned about blood clots. I got married 2 weeks after surgery so per my surgeon, I started bc 10 days after surg and used condoms as well since its not good to get pregnant within 18 mos of banding. I hope this helps. Good luck in surgery. I hope you will love your new life when you are done like I do!

I had surgery on Feb 5th and I would definately do it again. This is a great, wonderful, fantastic tool! I have lost 33 lbs and feel better than I have since high school, 11 years ago. I have more energy and can play with my kids more and also seem to have an easier time focusing. :thumbup:

I recently hit ONEDERLAND as well. I started crying with happiness in the middle of the kitchen when I told my husband. It has been forever since I have seen a 1 at the beginning of that scale and it feels GREAT! CONGRATS to you! :mad2:

I asked my nutritionist this question as well. She said that caffeine can cause ulcers. I avoid it as much as possible, switching to decaf coffee (which i used to think was silly) and very seldom having an iced tea.

Ben, What a terrible thing to have happen. I was also warned about this happening and also that friends and family, my sister especially, would change the way they act around me. So far, knock on wood, it has not happened. I cannot imagine someone being so un-supportive of the person they love getting healthy. We are here for you!

Hello - I was banded Feb. 5th:tongue2: I am going back to work tomorrow, which is great because I love my job! I had an infection at the incision sites and have been taking an antibiotic. I am only a little sore now and did not take any pain meds today:thumbup: I am on the pureed food diet -which is not great but not horrible and have lost 2 lbs since surg and 22 in month pre-op. My biggest concern at this point is that I cannot seem to get it all in. I am to drink 64 oz of liquid, but not eat 15 mins before or 1 hr after each meal, incl Snacks, so when am i supposed to sip that much? Its kinda weird getting used to, but I will manage:) Good luck to you, how are you doing?

I hear ya on the gas. I got home about 5 hours ago after being banded yesterday at 1:45. The gas is killing me as well. I asked about gas x and was told not to take it. The surgeon said the more I walk the more gas escapes and so far it has been working alright. Well Band Buddy - Good luck to you. Here's to a healthy journey for us both

Melissa Ann, I understand completely how you feel. I am insulin resistant as well. I asked my dr about that and he suggested eating a pirce of fruit in between shakes. That made life easier and I was banded yesterday and am already off my metformin! It does get easier!

Thanks for the help! I have followed the pre-op diet close except I have allowed myself the occasional extra veggie.

I keep reading about surgery being cancelled due to a fatty liver. How do they check that? I am going in for surgery Feb 5th and am curious. Thanks for the help!