lapband=deceit and bullsh**t

[drstan1 0]

i do feel better especially since my last fill adjustment getting to adjust to this new way of living According to my M.d. my numbers are very good getting healthy is Important I will keep on keeping on Thanks for the support of this group big hugs back at ya

[PIP1973 0]

I love my band.. it is a tool not a cure all.. you have to know what your limits are and chew chew chew...

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[neveragain 9]

:smile2::thumbs_down:been a dds for40 years and have seen more than my share of professional deciet but this lapband stuff is beyond belief have been 35lbs overweight fot 20 years with type2 diabetes and poor health thought it would be a great idea to finally lose the excess weight went to nyu seminar dr fieldings group finally thought i foundv my answer but iwas wrong fielding discussed how after bis surgery he was not hungry truly a miracle i thought i was bande 3/08 after 2 days iwas very hungry after 2 fills i am still hungry the only difference i cant eat without disgusting lap band regurgitation can occur at any time tough way to live at least if you put your finger down your throat you can stop at any time without insurance worries this is no panacea be very careful like giving yourself a case of uncontrolled bulimea i vote nay still need to exercise and eat less nothing new not satisfied at all hungry and cannot enjoy food my vote bDONT DO IT AT THIS POINT I WISH I DIDN'T FEEL LIKE I HAVE BEEN SUCKERED ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE IVE BEEN TOLDI WAS DESPERATE BUT NOT THIS DESPERATE

Your complete lack of grammar...actually, your lack of intelligence makes me nauseous and makes me wonder about your credibility... :laugh:

EDIT: You're lucky that I took the time to read the whole thread, but I will tell you this. Quit bitching, start eating healthy and exercising, and get your brain in the right place, otherwise you will fail completely.

Edited October 13, 2008 by neveragain

[Twilight 2]

i do feel better especially since my last fill adjustment getting to adjust to this new way of living According to my M.d. my numbers are very good getting healthy is Important I will keep on keeping on Thanks for the support of this group big hugs back at ya

Stan, I'm glad you are feeling better. Sometimes you just have to get it out before you can realize what it is that is going wrong. I know so much of this beginning post was frustrating.

I think that the next time you get frustrated it might be time to recall what you can do to SOLVE the problem instead of placing blame or getting angry. Easier said than done, I know, but possible. Take this experience and learn from it.

Every adjustment gives me another learning curve to adjust to. It can be so frustrating! Again, really glad you are doing better now. Keep up with the good attitude. It's amazing how negativity multiplies exponentially.

[casscitymom 1]

Here is the thing...when you finally decide to go to one of these meetings you are desperate, looking for the answer. All you hear is lose weight, not be hungry etc etc. Never mind the DR. DID say it is a tool and you will have to work to obtain that goal because all your thinking is ... I will do it today where do I sign. Then you see the commercials and the News and Lap Band is great. just pushing you to do it and do it today. I knew the 30 min Lap Band special on the News in my area was nothing but a big commercial...... But wow was this the answer for me. Kudos to those who have the fat fairy just come and whisk it away.... For the rest of us we have to train ourselves to do this right. Through some failure and small successes of my own. I am using my tool more effectively

[drstan1 0]

Update,, seems that things are working out. I have stuck with it and stopped bitching My last adjustment did the trick.Losing weight and feeling much better about my band Lots of great info on this forum thanks for the info lots of wonderful people responses, were very helpful thanks, Stan

[*susan* 1,709]

Stan, I am so happy to hear that things are working out for you now. That is awesome news.

[steph_co 9]

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[gingerbug 3]

Your complete lack of grammar...actually, your lack of intelligence makes me nauseous and makes me wonder about your credibility... :wub:

EDIT: You're lucky that I took the time to read the whole thread, but I will tell you this. Quit bitching, start eating healthy and exercising, and get your brain in the right place, otherwise you will fail completely.

:thumbdown: This is my new motto, I may even post it on m fridge right next to my gym schedule. If I had room in my siggy I would stick it there, too! I agree with this sentiment, when you take out all the pretty words, this is what the core message is to all of us, really.

[green 6]

I agree with you, gingerb.

[pattygreen 5]

There have been many times in the last 4 months when I wondered if I have done the right thing (lapband). It is alot of work to use the tool. (going back to the doctors once a month, getting fills, being conscience of eating healthy, chewing enough, exercise, protien, nutrition, Vitamins, etc.) But, if we didn't have the lapband in us, we would still be doing all of the above, except the dr. visits and chewing, and with no success. The band helps me with hunger, portion sizes, and emotional eating as well as keeping me daily conscious of what my goal is (which is to lose weight) Before, I would let each day slip away and not once remember that I should consider what I'm putting in my mouth. It also took away my diabetes medication. One awesome feat!