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Do they give you an actual psych test or just meet with you? Nutritional handouts? Something tangible to take home?

So true, and If you get through the first 3 days no cheating the cravings and the hunger typically subside. Keep yourself well hydrated. You will be OK. remember this is the turning point for the rest of your life. This too shall pass. Imagine how you will feel 50lb from now. Great way to jumpstart your new life!!!!!! Hang in there!

I just threw some ice coffee(in blender cup) with a bit of milk and 2 scoops of vanilla isopure.... it was really good. add the ice after you mix it up.... tasted as good as a $4 iced drink at a coffee shop! ( I used to own one ;o) mmmmmmmm coffee I am ON IT! (it was decaf by the way)

drink lots of Fluid... and keep peeing LOL maybe if you have a couple of sugary drinks it will help the feeling subside a bit I know it should be sugar free but it may help. or a clear liquid Protein drink I have fasted many I know how you feel!

SanDiegoKate, I considered the surgeon you went with too, it was a toss up between the 2 actually. Came down to insurance, both accept mine but one is a preferred provider. I think they are both great drs. I think your right about the way the consult is. I am in the process of getting my records from the other dr... like pulling teeth. I have still the initial consult, psych eval, and the ekg to collect I have gotten the endoscopy, bloodwork , and abdomen ultrasound from them and I contacted the nutritionalist they contracted and got my reports of the 3 months from her directly.

weight watchers fudge bars are 100 calories I think and they taste amazing.

If I could get ahold of someone who "matters" that would be great! That is part of my concern. I asked to speak to someone in medical records.... they put me on hold 12 min and I hung up and called back... different person answered... and told me that they are difficult to get a hold of. I asked for the person in charge... can't get one of those either. My coordinator? can't get that person either. No direct lines to call ... so I faxed my request to the main fax number as that is all they offer..... left a voice mail for medical records. I just pray someone calls me back. I honestly don't think if I went there I would be able to pick them up. God only knows where they are. 11 locations a call center.... ugh..... this is getting crazy. I just hope someone calls me back. I will fax and call everyday but I am not sure that will help. :biggrin:

Have any of you changed surgeons part way through? I have done all the preop testing and nutritional requirement through one group.... HOWEVER they are NOT meeting my needs and very impersonal and 2.5 hours away. They have multiple surgeons so I don't know who will be doing my surgery, and anyone could do my fills... I have just had this bad feeling in my gut. I want to get this done and the allure to them was the one stop shopping as far as pre-op etc. Now ..... do I want them doing the surgery? I can't get a hold of a knowledgeable person on the phone when I call it is simply a call center. I get tossed around from line to line, leave messages that don't get returned. Now I have found an office that has 2 surgeons and a predictable staff, who by the way have been WONDERFUL on the phone addressing my concerns and answering any questions, they call me when they promise. I am much more comfortable knowing that if ANYTHING goes wrong or I have a complication I will be assisted ASAP. I believe I will have wonderful after care with them. All the information is readily available concerning all the staff involved. Unlike the other group. My big question is how do I get the BAND MILL to release my records in a timely manner? I have an appt with the new office in one month. I will be faxing both offices my record release forms on Monday. I am afraid they will drag their feet, and my preop tests may have to be repeated and I am sure my insurance will not want to pay again. Has anyone done this???? thanks in advance for any insight.

I love the idea of using the stroller with the kids in conjunction with the roller blades. It may help with the occasional unsteadiness. In the past I have gotten slightly used roller blades at the thrift store for like $8 if you don't want to sink a bunch of money in. Good luck. I do daycare so I love this idea.

thank you for posting that

So in case you are still wondering or care ;o) The IUC or IUD is NOT compromised by antibiotics.... I checked with my dr at my appt on Thurs. ;o)

thank you for the translation

that is unfortunate that this has happened but a lot is to be said about human nature.... Congratulations on your weightloss! As a wise friend once said... there were problems in your relationship before I came along... that is why _____ has become so close to me... if the relationship was good it would never happen he or she is obviously looking for something they are not getting. So partly she needs to look in her own closet and find out why her husband may be looking! Or it could simply be her own insecurites. Never the less I say avoid all appearances of "evil" and double check yourself and your interactions with him, and draw a line if needed. Keep up the good work and as we grow and morphe if you will we need to gain new friends that meet our needs. Doesn't mean we forsake the old just means we are changing. I have friends that I have had for more than 30 yrs with at the same token I have many "best" friends that fulfill different facets of my life, they are all so different. It is cool. hang in there. Don't allow her to derail what you have worked so hard for!

What is this unit of measure "stone" what is the equivalant?

Thank you Sadie. I am glad I decided to start counseling on my own prior to surgery. I am learning a lot about myself and "why" Hopefully I can use ALL the tools along with the lapband to make this a wining battle.... no matter where I go there I am and those damn demons follow me. ;o)

I don't believe there are any current posts. Anyone out there currently doing Tai Chi or considering it? My massage therapist at the Chiro office suggested that I take the class with her as she wants to begin. Maybe she thinks I could use a few subtle moves to defend myself from her "blows" as she does her deep tissue work LOL How can you love someone that pushes you to yell uncle? .... She is great and I pay her to torture me! She says she has a great job... she can torture, we beg for more we pay her and we never retaliate what more could she want. She is so funny. I love chatting with her she is from Vietnam...

Peanut Butter

I do that too. banana and strawberries. use frozen yum I like adding instant coffee to vanilla flavor Protein Drink too. I love coffee!:thumbup: frozen grapes are yummy and putting yogurt cup in the freezer leave it out for a couple of min and it is "spoonable"

Wow got my bottle already, just ordered it yesterday morning!

thanks I ordered one

Holy Guacamole! I know it happens but is it due to antibiotic use? or just a fluke? I went to the dr for a med followup this AM and I forgot to ask!!! Good news is I go back next Thurs and while she is looking in to do the pap I need to remember to ask. Note to self................

) I know what you mean... I have even played the game in my head thinking I don't need to do this.... well I know what will happen 3-4 months down the road if I don't. I have tried it my way for years! and I have 220 lb to show for it !!!!! I like the idea of having the consequence of vomiting if I over do it. I HATE TO VOMIT! for me I liken it to touching the electric fence!!! and now that I have cut back on my dinners etc I am hungry 2 hrs later , stomach rumbling hungry.... I am hanging tough right now knowing there is a solution coming, I have a few almonds and it will subside so I can go to sleep. hang in there, congrats on your date! I can't wait for mine... I may find out in a week! I hope so!

keep checking for it! Have you tried the clear unflavored powder one... add it to drinks you do like. I also like the choco and vanilla made like a smoothie and eat it with a spoon adding frozen banana chunks and frozen strawberries. I have a vitamix blender and it is the bomb!

lets see if we can make it another page.... ;o) I was reading one of the leaflets that come with the pills I was taking ... once apon a time.... it said that the Pill was not as effective if you exceed 197 lbs. makes sense to me... well I am over 197 LOL so since I couldn't remember to take the pill daily.... another problem... I switched to an IUD. or IUC as they call them today. I have 2 kids youngest is 8 I DO NOT WANT ANYMORE !!! I will have to check into the antibiotic thing with the IUC and see if there is any contradiction in effectiveness. hummmmmmm I have a dr appt tomorrow, I have to remember to ask.