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Topic: RE: Help!!! Im confused,RNY OR LAPBAND
I first considered the LapBand, but went to an informational meeting about both, and decided that I did not have the willpower that is needed to have the LapBand. So I researched and researched about the RNY and decided that RNY would be the way to go. It will be each person's choice. I don't want to persuade you one way or another. Just read up on both procedures and talk to people that have had both. Good luck to you. 
Hettie
I first considered the LapBand, but went to an informational meeting about both, and decided that I did not have the willpower that is needed to have the LapBand. So I researched and researched about the RNY and decided that RNY would be the way to go. It will be each person's choice. I don't want to persuade you one way or another. Just read up on both procedures and talk to people that have had both. Good luck to you.
Hettie 
Topic: confused
I am confused about the different names in the community boards. I am having the open Rny and would like to talk to someone about that but they have these only listed Surgery Type Forums Duodenal Switch, VBG, Lap Band, Fobi Pouch, Revision some which one of these do i pick
Topic: RE: Post Op Question
PS2: try to post on the main board...I'm sure you'll get a lot more answers.
Paola
Topic: RE: Post Op Question
Sarah,
When I go to a restaurant I have a few choices. First I look at the children's menu (cheaper, less food) but that sometimes doesn't help because everything is so full of fat or fried. Then I ask if they have a low fat/low carb menu (Mimi's cafe has it), I also ask about soups. I usually can eat more when I eat soup because it's liquid, goes down easier and goes right through my little pouch 
...however I try to order soup only when I can't find anything else (I usually order fish/veggies/starch or any meat). I still think it's better to order food and eat less...but by all means if I can't find anything healthy soup it is. I also try to seat close to the bathroom...yep I've had to run a few times. It's hard to remember to eat slow when everyone around you is just stuffing their faces. If I order a regular meal at least two thirds go home with me in a box. In my humble opinion it's very hard to go to a restaurant and watch everyone eat and not eat. So I try to avoid that. I have done it though...but not my favorite. Well...hope this helps...email me if you have more questions.
Take Care,
Paola
PS: I lived in Tucson for 14 years...just moved to Colorado Springs last October
...however I try to order soup only when I can't find anything else (I usually order fish/veggies/starch or any meat). I still think it's better to order food and eat less...but by all means if I can't find anything healthy soup it is. I also try to seat close to the bathroom...yep I've had to run a few times. It's hard to remember to eat slow when everyone around you is just stuffing their faces. If I order a regular meal at least two thirds go home with me in a box. In my humble opinion it's very hard to go to a restaurant and watch everyone eat and not eat. So I try to avoid that. I have done it though...but not my favorite. Well...hope this helps...email me if you have more questions.
Take Care,
Paola
PS: I lived in Tucson for 14 years...just moved to Colorado Springs last October Topic: RE: question about fobi pouch
Jennifer,
I'm from Brazil and had surgery there. My doctor was my cousin, who is one of the best gastric doctors in the country. He is the one who decided for me. He said the lap band requires a lot of follow up (as I was wheeled into the OR the patient before me was just coming out of surgery to change her band that had "popped")and he kind of went over another kind of surgery. I trusted him with my life...so I trusted he knew what was best for me.
Paola
Topic: RE: losing too much?
Wow Yvonne...I hope I don't have to worry about gaining weight in 7 years. My doctor told me he does get patients who are not happy about losing too much. He said there's nothing he can do...but I was wondering...can't you up your calories? Eat a little more or even more caloric healthy foods? Have you asked your doctor what to do? I would like to know the answer to your question...let me know if you figure it out.
Paola
Topic: hypoglycemia
I would like to know how everybody is avoiding low blood sugar. If I dont eat every 2-3 hours I start feeling sick...I've never had hunger pains after surgery to remind me to eat..so sometimes I feel sick, what does everybody do to avoid that feeling?
Topic: losing too much?
Does anyone know if its possible to lose to much weight? I had the fobi surgery 7 years ago, 230 pounds to 120. Is the weight loss going to stop, I dont want to keep losing? How can you slow it down?
Topic: Post Op Question
This is a question for post op patients...
I've been going to a behavior modification psychologist and he wanted me to come online and find 6 different answers to what you do when you go out to eat in a social situation. At a restaurant, what do you do? Do you order a certain type of food, or do you not eat, or do you order what you want and leave it there, or take it home, etc? What do you personally do? All responses from anyone are welcome but I'm really interested in people that have been in this situation after their surgery.
Topic: RE: Kathy Morris - a member here died this morning!
Cathy,
My sympathy goes out to your family.. I believe faith will help you get throught this difficult time.. My prayers are with you.
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