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on 12/12/11 12:48 pm - IL
on 12/12/11 12:48 pm - IL
Topic: RE: I have been researching Gastric Bypass&Realize band and I had a couple of questions
I want to thank you for being so kind and taking the time to respond to my question. You really seem quite honest in your response. May I ask if things are okay with you now? If the band becomes too troublesome do they suggest it should be removed or do they only revise to a bypass or sleeve? I was thinking about a sleeve but my insurance does not cover it yet. As a matter of fact, my doctor suggested that first but later found out my insurance does not cover it. Thanks again for responding!
Topic: RE: I have been researching Gastric Bypass&Realize band and I had a couple of questions
Your surgeon is being honest with you. Yes there are a few, but very few, that have lost that much with a band but they are few and far between. The band is the least effective WLS and takes the longest to achieve any weight loss. I have had mine for 4 years and have had nothing but problems with it, too tight, too loose. It's very hard to get good restriction, you have to chew very carefully(in fact relearn to eat), then there are the stuck times when you feel like your chest will explode. I wouldn't advise my worst enemy to get a band and I truely regret I got one. Even my surgeon said at least 1/4 of their patients have serious problems that require revision. I would suggest the gastric sleeve if you don't want the malabsorbtion of the RNY, but even the RNY is far more effective than the band. Lots of surgeons are refusing to even do the band anymore!
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on 12/12/11 12:55 am, edited 12/12/11 12:58 am - IL
on 12/12/11 12:55 am, edited 12/12/11 12:58 am - IL
Topic: I have been researching Gastric Bypass&Realize band and I had a couple of questions
I had my surgeon consultation last week and I thought that i wanted gastric bypass but now I think I may want the realize band. My BMI is 54 and I am 5'3 318. My surgeon says he wouldnt put a band on someone my size with my BMI BUT I have been on youtube viewing the many WLS videos both gastric bypass and banding and I have seen many my size have the band. Can anyone tell me why you think my doctor stated that he wouldnt put a band on someone my size if in fact there are many who have the band and are my size? I would like to lose over 170lbs but is it for safety that I have gastric bypass because the band may be unsafe for my size or is it just my surgeon's opinion? I understand the basics of bypass and banding but ask if anyone could give me some advice and or information or experiences with being my size having the band. I would really appreciate it! Thank you in advance
Topic: MONDAY GRATEFUL POST
Good Morning Everyone,
Hope everyone had a good weekend. Today I am grateful for my family, friends, WLS and choices today for WLS, the news I got over the weekend that I willl share with you tomorrow ( was told not to tell today ). Grateful for all the material things in my ilfe, that I am blessed to have all my arms, legs, my sight ( although it is not so great anymore ), my hearing and my sense of smell. Grateful for Obesity Help and all the wonderful message boards and support groups which are so important in our WL journey. Grateful for a second chance to overcome my food addiction. Grateful that my son is doing so great in Teen Challenge ( he is 5 months sober from his heron addiction ). Grateful for my Faith and answered prayers. PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
Hope everyone had a good weekend. Today I am grateful for my family, friends, WLS and choices today for WLS, the news I got over the weekend that I willl share with you tomorrow ( was told not to tell today ). Grateful for all the material things in my ilfe, that I am blessed to have all my arms, legs, my sight ( although it is not so great anymore ), my hearing and my sense of smell. Grateful for Obesity Help and all the wonderful message boards and support groups which are so important in our WL journey. Grateful for a second chance to overcome my food addiction. Grateful that my son is doing so great in Teen Challenge ( he is 5 months sober from his heron addiction ). Grateful for my Faith and answered prayers. PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Topic: MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE FOR TODAY
“Don’t dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer." ~Denis Waitley
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Topic: RE: Denied for Realize Band.
You will have to give up some food groups like rice (sushi), pasta, and bread as your nutritionist will explain. Congrats, however, as you start your journey. Best of luck!
Topic: LOSE IT 4 LIFE SUPPORT GROUP WILL MEET TOMORROW
Good Morning Everyone,
If you live in the DFW area and are in need of a support group LOSE IT 4 LIFE support group will be meeting tomorrow from 3:30 - 4;30 PM at Carroll Watkins Driving School.....303 N. Main St......Keller. Tx. 76248. With all the holiday parties going on we ALL can use some extra support and encouragement in this WL journey we are on. Also if you come and have some clothes that you can no longer wear....we have a monthly clothing exchange to help as you are losing your weight. PLEASE if you bring clothes.....only bring clothes that are still stylish. If you wouldn't wear it today....then probably no one else would either. Hope to see you tomorrow.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
Good Morning Everyone,
If you live in the DFW area and are in need of a support group LOSE IT 4 LIFE support group will be meeting tomorrow from 3:30 - 4;30 PM at Carroll Watkins Driving School.....303 N. Main St......Keller. Tx. 76248. With all the holiday parties going on we ALL can use some extra support and encouragement in this WL journey we are on. Also if you come and have some clothes that you can no longer wear....we have a monthly clothing exchange to help as you are losing your weight. PLEASE if you bring clothes.....only bring clothes that are still stylish. If you wouldn't wear it today....then probably no one else would either. Hope to see you tomorrow.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Topic: FRIDAY GRATEFUL POSTII
Good Morning Everyone,
SO glad that friday has finally arrived. I am Grateful today that the weekend is now upon us. Grateful for the holiday's although they do present challenges at times with all the rich and fattening foods around. Grateful for my family and that everyone in my immediate family is doing well. Grateful for my life and health, WLS and ALL choices for WLS today. Grateful that in the over 6 yrs. since my WLS I have had NO major issues. Grateful for my Faith and answered prayers. Grateful that I have been a stay at home Mom for over 30 yrs. Grateful for all my friends....here on OH and everywhere. Grateful for my OH Support Group members who encourage me about as much as I do them also. PLEASE share with us if you would like to what you are grateful for today. Have a blessed and safe weekend.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ VIvian
SO glad that friday has finally arrived. I am Grateful today that the weekend is now upon us. Grateful for the holiday's although they do present challenges at times with all the rich and fattening foods around. Grateful for my family and that everyone in my immediate family is doing well. Grateful for my life and health, WLS and ALL choices for WLS today. Grateful that in the over 6 yrs. since my WLS I have had NO major issues. Grateful for my Faith and answered prayers. Grateful that I have been a stay at home Mom for over 30 yrs. Grateful for all my friends....here on OH and everywhere. Grateful for my OH Support Group members who encourage me about as much as I do them also. PLEASE share with us if you would like to what you are grateful for today. Have a blessed and safe weekend.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ VIvian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Topic: MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE FOR TODAY
“I’ve come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy." ~Anthony Robbins
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Topic: THURSDAY GRATEFUL POST
Good Morning Everyone,
Hope everyone is having a amazing week. Mine is going well. I am SO grateful today for my heat in my house. it is in the 20s outside this AM. Brrr !!! Grateful I got a little bit of work done around my house yesterday that needed to be done. Grateful for the holiday's......the health of my family.......for my WLS......second chances at better decisions in my life.......for Obestiy Help and for life itself. PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today. Have a blessed day !!!
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
Hope everyone is having a amazing week. Mine is going well. I am SO grateful today for my heat in my house. it is in the 20s outside this AM. Brrr !!! Grateful I got a little bit of work done around my house yesterday that needed to be done. Grateful for the holiday's......the health of my family.......for my WLS......second chances at better decisions in my life.......for Obestiy Help and for life itself. PLEASE share with us if you will what you are grateful for today. Have a blessed day !!!
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
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