SHRINKINMOM2010

I'm one of the lucky ones. I've been with my sweetie 16 yrs. He loves me for me and supports me no matter what size I am. He never has said one negative word about my weight. He actually stays neutral about the issue, and supports me and my choice about it at what ever point n my life I'm in. I've a very lucky girl and wish every one had that kind of support.

So funny you said that. Yep, he likes to ask trick questions. Learned real fast to act stupid and say.... I don't know anything. You are the doctor and expert. You tell me the answer. That make him happy, and you will get along much better. Yes, he has been doing this for YEARS, and I am confident in his ability... just taking me a while to put myself in check.

I don't mind the questions at all. Click on my name and that should link u to my other posts. They will explain the restriction issue. Yes I have posted that question on here and got some realy good and informative replies. I was banded May 28. I was self pay, so I had first appt on a Thursday. I went on vacation the next week. Had all my pre op test,blood work, and stuff on Monday. Had followup on Thursday, and surg that Friday morning. It went fast. Scheduled all of it at my very first apointment. As far as restriction, you will feel it the first 6 weeks because of swelling. Then its gone.... bandster hell, but I'm going to make it, and I can do this. I ordered several exercise dvd's this morning. I'm back on lo-carb(I've lost 70 lbs twice before doing that with exercise)...so, I know I can do it, just a matter of making myself do it. And I don't mind at all if you want to message me email me. Mommy2brayden@aol.com..

Well, the surg went great. No problems. Post surg diet sucked, but I stuck it out. Only complaint so far is that he really did not make it clear that I would not be able to feel restriction till about my 3 rd fill... which is 24 to25 weeks post op. Till then, I am really on my own as far as losing weight. Still would have had it done, but I might would have considered the sleeve a little more seriously. ???? Idk though.... I will make this work, I just have to suck it up. I do like him...he is a liittle cocky, but I happened to work around a lot of surgons 10 yrs ago, and I discovered that normally the most obnoxious ones were the best at what they do... lol... you will do great I'm sure. Let me know if i can help with any questions or anything.

Congrats...I can't wait to see that number again....

Yes, protine will work, it is just slower. The juice is a quick fix, and its easy. Its also easy to manage the calorie intake as long as you are aware of what it it.

Merriman...You?

I told exactly two people I had the surgey, and that was one too many. That and the money issue was the reason. I don't want to have to answer or explain to anyone.

Had surg of Friday and went back to work on Tuesday....only because Monday was a holiday. Could have gone back on Monday. I'm 31. No problem's. Some pain, but not anything terrible.

I'm 8 1/2 weeks and get it every time I eat.

La here. North La.. Shreveport/Bossier area too...

I have/had this all my life. It's due to low blood sugar. When your feet hit the floor in the morning, drink about 4 oz of 100% fruit juice. If you start feeling shakey later in the day, drink a couple more oz when you feel it comming on. It will cure you right up. Just be careful to only drink what you need, because of the calorie issue. It will work.