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Hi Angie, I was wondering how your surgery went? Did you hear from anyone regarding your question? My doctor is suggesting I have Endometrial Ablation due to anemia. I'm nervous...

Hi, I was sleeved on 9/11/15 as well. How are you guys doing? Wondering if anyone is struggling with bloating now?

Oh my goodness! ChronicJam I'm about to cry reading this. I've been struggling for SUCH a long time and every doctor I see says I have to be mindful of my food intake and detect what my intolerance's are. I was sleeved on 9/11/2015 and have been struggling w/a belly that swells almost ALL the time. It happens after I eat & even when I wake up in the morning. At it's worst I look like I've swallowed a basketball and am pregnant. At it's best I have a feeling of discomfort in my gut and my stomach although still swollen does not seem to be bursting at the seems. When I sit or lay down, there is less pressure but as soon as I stand it's the pits. I have no idea what to do.. go to a GI doctor or allergist? Thanks in advance for the help

I'm 31 and 218 lb. I have an apt for a consult with a Dr. on tuesday for a Lap-Band. My husband is absolutely against it, but my family (mom, sister etc) totally get the situation I'm in and support me. I'm really scared to fail cuz of him. I realize I need to stop worrying about him and just do what I think can help me. I've struggled with food all my life, I do mean all of it. I just hope that the band can be the tool that can help me attain a weight loss I can maintain and remain constant. I have questions about the process. Pre op- when you go on the liquid diet, are appetite suppressants prescribed? Does my doctor need to give the shakes or can I buy them? Are they included in the total price? Has anyone had the surgery done by Dr. David Davtyan? I live in Glendale CA, can anyone tell me how much this will really cost me... surgery and fills? :confused:

This is the first opportunity I've had to get online again. I am so very overjoyed with the support I've found here. I think so much will change as a result of this decision to get banded that my husband will also inevitably change. I just can't say if it will be for my benefit. He just does not realize how much negativity effects me... then again his insecurities are what make him so negative. If he really was happy for me, he would say I'm willing to walk this journey with you and not be the first pebble in your shoe. To everyone who has taken time to respond to me... thank you. You have made me more sure of myself. Good luck and I hope to keep in touch. :biggrin:

My husband is totally against it as well. Despite this I decided to go ahead with it and am now waiting for the insurance to okay everything. He used every excuse as to why I shouldn't have the band done. He mainly said since I had failed so many times before, what made me think I could succeed in this. He actually told the Dr. at my visit that he had faith in the band, just not in me. The mind games just don't stop with him. I'm doing this for myself, and I'm trying to find the strength to succeed for myself. Remember this is all for you, not him. He should have an opinion and know when to stop giving it and start supporting you instead. I just don't get spouses that try to control, they wont admit it... but thats what it is. Good luck. You will succeed.

Hi Ronda and Jodi, Thanks so much for the feedback. I feel so fortunate to have found this site at this moment in my life. The positive feedback is really nice. The fact that someone is suggesting I can succeed rather than telling me why I will fail makes my heart soar with hope. I to have tried so many diets, pills, systems I can't remember them all. When I think back I realize I have spent so much time and so much money on weight loss. I think this is my way out of this slimy pipe I keep slipping backwards in. It definitely would make a big difference if my husband was more supportive. I know he's scared of complications and unforeseen problems as well as the cost it will compile. It's not just the surgery, but the fills and etc. And this is if all goes well. Even so, I think it's more than that. I think he is scared what will happen to him and us as a couple if this thing actually works. Maybe I won't be the weak, depressed hopeless person anymore. Maybe I will have the courage and hope to dream and accomplish with or without him. It makes me so sad to think this way especially since I support him in every venture and idea. I emailed him my apt time, dr name and reason why I wanted him to accompany me to the appointment two days ago. I know he opened the email, but he still has not responded to me at all. In fact he's been pissy. We have our problems, and it does not begin nor end with my weight. Does anyone else have difficulty with a spouse? Any suggestions on how not to let others impact our lives so much?

Hi, I just made an apt with him as well for this coming tuesday. I know of two people who have been banded by him. Said he was good. Has even been banded himself. I also heard he charges around $17000.00:scared2:

Hi everyone. I'm trying to find a good Dr.. around Glendale CA to do my bad. I'm considering Dr. Davtyan. Has anyone heard from him? Thanks ahead for the input!

thanks for the input. will do that now

Hi everyone. I'm trying to find a good Dr.. around Glendale CA to do my bad. I'm considering Dr. Davtyan. Has anyone heard from him? Thanks ahead for the input!