I had an eye opening experience this week. I was reminded the hard way that after having this surgery, we will always be different. ER Physicians, friends, coworkers, employers, relatives, even some other post ops, might not realize this but it is true. Certain things will always affect us differently and there are certain foods that might agree with us one minute and make us horribly ill the next.
I hate to vomit, as a child I would say, "ooh how gross" or as I got older, "this is disgusting", when I would find myself being sick. I have found that since my surgery, if I eat something that my pouch doesn't like, I will most prob. vomit. I have a small but ever present (cue the jaws music) fear of this happening so I eat very clean when I am at work, out with friends, and at any celebration or event. I guess this is kind of a good thing. I also had a penchant for projectile vomiting before the surgery and lets just say, it hasn't lessened any post operatively.
Usually however, once I vomit, I feel much better. Kinda disgusting but true.
Not so this week however.
I had purchased a grill for my husband for our 5th anniversary present. He decided to treat me to some grilled fish. He over cooked it. In his defense, he hasn't grilled in forever and really tried to cook it nicely, he just suffers from the cook any animal protein to death syndrome.
In my desperate attempt to make my husband feel appreciated for trying to cook me a nice dinner on his new toy, I ate the fish even though it was almost rubbery in places.
I felt sick, then I felt I was going to vomit. I did and thought I felt better and it was all over with. I went to bed only to wake up chocking on my own saliva. I had to run to the sink to vomit more. The next morning, I couldn't even keep water down. I called into work and stayed home vomiting all day while Lilith was at school and Will was at work. By the time they got home, I must have looked pretty bad because Will insisted that we go to the ER. We went. We sat in the lobby for 2 hours before being taken into the back. I vomited into the public bathroom trash a few times during that 2 hours of waiting. I am sure this looked very charming to the other patients.
read more at; http://luvsexytrstno1.blogspot.com/2009/06/not-best-way-to-l ose-10-pounds-in-3.html

Carol,

    Hey there. I can tell you for certain that any doctor/hospital which is listed as a "Center of Excellence" will accept your insurance. I myself have Medicaid so it was difficult to find a good doctor because of it. However, Dr. Johnell at Greeley Bariatric accepts it and he is a great Bariatric Surgeon. Try him if you find nothing closer to you.

Em

Oh! Sorry about the tooth! Glad you were able to get it taken care of tho. Good luck on your upcoming surgery!  Keep us posted on how everything is goig for you!!!!

I am sure you are quite disappointed. The whole process seems like a big waiting game. I can certainly empathize with what you are feeling. Hang in there! It will be here before you know it. Meanwhile, continue to prepare yourself for the big day!  I found that as I waited, the more i researched about my needs after surgery, the faster the time flew by and the better prepared I was! Hang in there. Hugs to you!
Patrece

In this weeks episode we have a FOW with a cute coat, expose the Weight Loss Saboteur, take a look at the week before surgery and introduce you to a self professed Lap Band King!

HIGHLIGHTS

• This weeks “Freak of the Week" is Sirenscry
• Why? Cause she can reach all her 2000 parts.
• We introduce you to our version of the Weight Loss Saboteur.
• The pusher…who pushes the sweets and fattening foods.
• The Underminer…whose negativity is always abound
• The Stuffer, who wants to continue to stuff you with food..
• Sometimes those closest to us becomes our saboteur.
• We give some tips on how to deal with the Weight loss Saboteur.
• So you are down to your last week before surgery? What will it be like?
• You may want to give up caffeine a few weeks in advance.
• Avoid the last meal syndrome.
• Having a stressful week before surgery..is normal.
• We highlight another website for bandsters…Lapbandking.com

If you haven'****ched BariatricTV yet - what are you waiting for?  Lots of fun and good information!

http://www.bariatrictv.com