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my husband was tested for sleep apnea after I convinced him he stops breathing often during the night.... The clinic he went to gave him a little monitor to wear over night at home to pre screen him.... then when they found from that that he stopped breathing 47 times in one hour they took him into the "lab" and did a formal one. So if you dont' have it or suspect that you don't have it see if you can find a place with the help of your dr that does that. my husband went in at 8pm and was home at 4:30 am .... so your kids may not even miss you:thumbup: Good luck.... hang in there.

I would be more proud of what you have accomplished. Don't feel guilty of what you did. Just know your are not going back there! You Rock!

I went for a reconsult and another seminar last night... UCSD... I am so pleased with the professionalism and the information... great long term team to work with. Any way I read in some of the material they gave us that Acid reflux could be brought about by an over tight band. I am glad they caught it early and you gave them the opportunity to check you out. I am sure you feel better already.

good for you, get checked out and Breathe! you are my hero ;o) I go for my re consult tomorrow and I hope I will be banded sooooooooooooooooonnn!

I started having reflux about 6 months ago, I found that it was all stress and anxiety related, could that be the case with you? I get the brain thing. I have to work on accepting the attention as a positive , in the past losing weight when I start getting attention I freak a bit and will stop losing and make a U-Turn. This has to stop for me! I hope you feel better soon.

WoW , Powerful....that really puts things into perspective. I pray that God gives James and his family strength and healing.

WOW JENNIFER YOU ROCK! My goal is to get my weight off in the first year, so I will do my best not to fall and work the program. I am so excited for you. Hope to join you on the other side! I Can't wait to have surgery. I have lost weight making changes per the nutrionalist during my 3 month hold.

I agree, I have had the Mirena too for 3 yrs, I don't feel that I had weight issues because of it. ( I felt yucky on the pill, and the patch I don't even want to go there what it did to me) I know that my weight is because of what I put in my mouth and the quantity. I can lose, but then I get out of control and start putting everything in my mouth and gain....SO I would keep the IUD and be safe from getting pregnant while you work on getting your health and life on track! KWIM

go to www.tickerfactory.com that is where you find the tickers. I guess I will be sure to bring my backpack with stuff to do so I can keep busy and a well charged cell phone so I can text. he he he

I am so excited for you, and to do it as a couple that is great support! less temptation . so how was the consult conducted? I want the details!

It will only take me a little over an hour to get there vs the 3 hours it took to get to the other group I started with. I have my consult and seminar on the same day. Are you going this tomorrow or next Wed? Lots of people to see on one appt , that is good actually so they are getting good information. my last consult with the other office lasted all of ten min with the dr and the psych eval entailed the so called psychologist talking to me literally 5 min writing a couple of notes. I told him I wasn't crazy and that was about it!!!! What a joke it was. My dietician talked to me once on the phone and emailed me some guidelines and sent me a questioniare once a month to fill out. that was about it. joke too! So I am glad for the 3 hrs. I have lost almost 14 lb trying to inact the guidelines, for a month now I have subsituted a Protein shake for one meal. I have super increased my Water intake and walk and bike ride a little. When faced with a cake I take a bite then leave the room LOL shocking my husband . smaller plate, one serving then put the plate immediately in the sink and leave the kitchen til the kids clear the table. my portion sizes are not right yet. baby steps. I am glad that the bit I have lost I will not gain back, hoping to have surgery before I fall on my face! usually I can make it 3-4 on a diet or program then crash and burn. All it takes is one night at a buffet or the wrong addicting food. for me it is fried.

Hey, I am going there next Wed Sept 2..... I am excited too. Are you going to see Dr Horgan?

I don't know. I have Aetna insurance and since my first consultation. back in May it has been 4 months, I had a 3 month nutritional consultation hold per insurance. Now that I have switched surgeons I guess that now holds me back an extra month. I have a new consult Sept 2nd but all my tests are done. I would say realistically if you have the holds you are looking at 4-4.5 months. Self Pay I would guess under 2 months. Depends on testing and scheduling

I was a lacto vegan for 3 yrs about 16 yrs ago. I aspire to return to that life style. I felt the best ever. My goal is to return to that diet. I am hoping with the restriction I will NOT be able to tolerate meat.... he he he. being married to a major meat eater and with kids it is tough to go back.....

I was sedated... don't know a thing. no sore throat later either.

I have heard good things about him. A friend of mine used him for gastric bypass. Staff can be flaky but he is very good. I think they have changed some of the staff out so it should be great. He also has a support group I believe, but double check.

I would say they probably do not fatten the liver HOWEVER the liver is the bodys filter so it is dealing with the chemical sugar subsitute. That is a noticed problem for some people

Funny thing about my husbands lectures is he is not the skinny guy, talks to me about cooking healthier, not bringing junk home etc..... I NEVER BRING THE JUNK HOME! EVER. I keep cleaning out the cabinets to set the arrow straight again. He lectures about everything. I want to join a Tai Chi class with a friend, he wants me to join Arobics.... I hate Arobics, I never liked it even when I was normal. I lack some serious coordination, I don't dance either LOL , I love riding my bike, walking, weights, I am thinking I would like an elliptical.... he is telling me I should run. Well my joints can't handle the pavement! It is just something I have to do on my own and in my own way and not have the nagging. So I guess he can eat his ben and jerrys and sit on the couch with his clicker LOL

I am thirsty a lot too. I have been taking in more than the required 6-8 of Water as well as decafe coffee and teas. water is actually my only concern. I LOVE TO CHUG water and I love to use straws.... both are things I will not be able to do after being banded. I know I can follow the program with very little cheating if any. Accountability and vomiting etc will keep me on the path! That is why I want to be banded. I feel weird being concerned about fluids LOL

mine is like that too. Lectures about everything. you need to exercise , stick with it etc, LOL then he brings home the junk food! Every thing he lectures. My 11 rolls her eyes. She said Mom you talk to me all dad does is lecture!

thanks for your support...... you know it is a life time thing and I want to succeed so I need to be comfortable and get the after care. I will got to www.lapbandsandiego.com and see Dr Horgan. I am much happier with how I have been treated.

I think you are talking to me? I started with a large group that has satelite offices , many surgeons etc... boasting to have the most experience etc. After my first visit the little voice in my gut told me mmmmmmm something is not right, but I wanted to do this. so I proceeded to the preop tests, more red flags, and as I called for testing results etc or to ask questions I was calling a call center, lots of chatter in the background talking to people who could not answer my questions, could not contact the person I wanted to contact, call back requests not answered, promises to call by someone on a certian day never happened etc... basically shotty service if you will. Made me more nervous.... I am not one to whine or need a lot of attention but if I do call I do expect to be helped in a timely manner. So basically I found an individual dr (well known and accomplished) who has a knowledgable staff who answers the phone and follows through. So now I am in a fight trying to secure my records from the first office and for some reason they can't seem to find 2 componets.... hummm interesting they faxed me piece by piece over a weeks time. I just don't trust them to cut me open and then follow up with me and this is a long / lifetime commitment and I need to be comfortable knowing I have a competent dr and staff. Bottom line if your gut speaks to you listen unless it says it wants an ice cream sundae LOL If something doesn't seem right it most likely is not! RUN FOR YOU LIFE!

Isopure natural vanilla has 50 grams of protein. talk about justification of coffee..... LOLOLOL sometimes I used instant coffee to add to the Isopure chocolate to make a mocha too. depends on the mood ;o)

Has anyone had a consult with Dr Horgan at UCSD in La Jolla. What is his consultation time made up of since it is 2.5 hours long? The seminar is separate where all the weightloss surgeries options are explained. I have never been to anyone that has such a long consult appt time. thanks