finallyncontrol

Kind of the whole reason I didn't tell anyone I was banded!! Didn't need any of that bs! These people drive me nuts! The first person I thought I could tell started the conversation out with...I am so happy you didn't do what those wacked out crazy axx people do that get cut up do! So from then on I was convinced that just my husband and my parents (besides my doctors) needed to know!!!

You have to be honest! If not you are paving a road to failure! Your doctor or who he trusts in his place needs to be your best friend in order to make you succeed! You have paid for their services and you need to use them! They need to hold your hand. If you are not eating you will do more damage to yourself than good. You will end up back in the hospital. I know times are rough right now but you need to be able to eat... I eat 5 small meals a day. You need the nutrients and protein. Your hair will start falling out. Sorry to be so down and blunt but I am concerned! Please take care of yourself!

Considering I had a stroke a couple of years ago when I started to lose weight..then lost 130 lbs in 10 months...people really did not know how to approach me..on top of that due to difficulties caused by the stroke I had to leave my job after losing about 40 lbs...so a lot didn't see me while I lost the remaining 90 lbs! They were like "was it on purpose" ,"are you ok" , "you haven't been in the hospital have you?" So it has been a crazy time for me when I have ran into people I haven't seen. Many of them do not even recognize me and keep on walking right on by me!! LOL

Is there a way to appeal...I fought Blue Cross for 2 years they denied me so I went self pay and then submitted all my receipts to them. At first they denied 2 out of 3 bills. Then I appealed those 2 bills and 7 months later they reimbursed me like 85% of 1 bill and 100% of the hospital bill. So I was completely satisfied! The only thing I was upset over was why didn't they just approve me 2 years earlier and save me all this hassle! Think God wanted me to be really ready for my band! The bottom line is never take no for an answer..keep fighting..you keep calling as well as your dr;s office!

That stinks!! I just wish people thought before they spoke!

I think you are doing great! Do a little bit every day and build up your strength! Yeah be careful of the sweets. Also, I have been told to stay completely away from the slushee machines at the stores..theirs have carbonation in them..you do not want that. I turned to sugar free popcicles..never thought I would like them but I absolutely love them!! Your emotions will start to balance out within the first couple weeks..if not or if you have a history of depression PLEASE see your doctor about that as soon as possible..your success is dependent upon your attitude! Congrats on your loss so far and I wish you continued success!!

I am with Judy on this..I carry a small can of Pineapple Juice and keep a 6 pack on hand at home at all times. It is kind of like carrying an umbrella..if you have it you will not need it but the first time you forget it..bam! Anglov did a good job explaining..try to relax it does help!! Take care!

Most definite go see your Dr! it could have flipped. The one thing I learned quickly..even the Dr suggested it..if you want to be successful you need to make sure your surgeon/dr does their job! They are there for you..USE THEM! Call them and go see them..do not let things get out of hand..if you do it can cause more problems. Sometimes worrying about a pain makes it hurt even worse..so going to the Dr to eliminate your worse fears will help you as well! Take care!

Sorry! I haven't heard of that! I would call my surgeon as well as my dentist! My first thought was when they knocked you out they put a tube down your throat...I know that they always say that there could be a possibility that they could chip a tooth when they are inserting or pulling out the breathing tube...maybe they could have done something then?? This is just a wild guess. I sincerely hope you get this resolved it has to be bothering you! Take care!

what I love the best is...you can do it attitude!! that is fantastic!! It will be 2 years for me in October and I feel the same way..amazed..still pinching myself to make sure I am not dreaming!

I am so happy to hear that you are not afraid to put whatever into your blender!! Go crazy with it! This will help you in so many ways! Remember this is a lifestyle change not a diet! I never totally quit eating anything that I would never eat again. Granted I only added things with major milestones and with portion control. I have learned I CAN eat 1 or 2 chips and be fine! You really only want the taste! As for the blender..you are craving a flavor or a taste..even if you have to close your eyes to eat it it will be so satisfying and you will be full for so long. Also, throughout your journey you will have fills..at least my doctor had a very strict diet after each fill..2 days of liquid, 2 days protein shakes, 2 days of mushies and 2 days soft protein and then regular foods...believe me once again by then you will have been used to eating "regular" foods and you will want to eat. Bring out the blender and blend away (close the eyes) and eat! I wish you continued success!