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Topic: Testimonial Approved!
In about 2 weeks will be my 1 year anniversary April 28th since my WLS. I wrote my testimony and sent in a before and after photo and am pleased to say they accepted it and I am now one of there many success stories:) I am 10 pounds from my goal weight and I will make it! Thanks for supporting me my friends & family. God Bless You all!
Stacy
In about 2 weeks will be my 1 year anniversary April 28th since my WLS. I wrote my testimony and sent in a before and after photo and am pleased to say they accepted it and I am now one of there many success stories:) I am 10 pounds from my goal weight and I will make it! Thanks for supporting me my friends & family. God Bless You all!
Stacy
Topic: RE: Have a leak,,..what to do now??
I am sorry that this has happened to you. I too, have a leak, but I think mine has always been there. I have not lost more than 10lbs. Yes, I have had my band for almost 1 year and have lost only 10lbs. Those pounds are coming back. I have complained and complained and no answers. Since I have been told since day one, that the band is not a cure but a tool, the medical staff blamed me. Finally after 8 months of fighting, I called another dr. They told me to get an upper G I before even seeing them. AND there it was,my large band sitting there not blocking anything. So, I am now on the phone telling my dr's nurse that I need answers and want them NOW! I work in the medical field and I asked my dr and he said I could always call the medical board ( which I can do with out a lawyer) He also suggested that if the lap band dr isn't helpful, I could talk to a malpractice lawyer and they could get involved. Since the Nurse is under your dr, you might rattle their cage with out actually suing. Good luck and let us know what happens.
Topic: RE: Have a leak,,..what to do now??
Joann,
Have you looked into seeing another Doctor? I know you state you can't afford a re-do surgery, but this may not be an expensive procedure. And maybe with another opinion, you will have better leverage with the first Doctor either fixing it, or reimbursing you. You may have to go to court, but depending on the cost, it could be small claims, which could work to your advantage.
Have you looked into seeing another Doctor? I know you state you can't afford a re-do surgery, but this may not be an expensive procedure. And maybe with another opinion, you will have better leverage with the first Doctor either fixing it, or reimbursing you. You may have to go to court, but depending on the cost, it could be small claims, which could work to your advantage.
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: Getting to Know you
Welcome KatieKeane!! I am preparing your spot on the Loser's Bench in our Winner's Circle. Know you are welcome here any time, and we will try to answer your questions.
Good luck on your journey. There will be plenty of ups and downs, but more ups then downs (unless of course you are talking about pounds).
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck on your journey. There will be plenty of ups and downs, but more ups then downs (unless of course you are talking about pounds).
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: Have a leak,,..what to do now??
Swat_RN,
I still have the band with no restriction and have had no luck with my Doctor. He is not empathetic at all and has said they "acted with the standard of care" I just find it so difficult to believe that they don't want to take any responsibility when it was evident that it happened that day when I got my fill. I can't afford to re-do the surgery.
Let me know what happens with you.
Joann
I still have the band with no restriction and have had no luck with my Doctor. He is not empathetic at all and has said they "acted with the standard of care" I just find it so difficult to believe that they don't want to take any responsibility when it was evident that it happened that day when I got my fill. I can't afford to re-do the surgery.
Let me know what happens with you.
Joann
272 highest weight, 231 1st appt with Dr., 195 current
Topic: RE: Getting to Know you
Just arrived on the scene today, and feeling my way around the site.
My surgery(LAP) is the 27th. Looking for helpful hints and advice.Just found this area, and I have friend requests to some of you. That quote
from Tom was terrific on the feelings between eating someyhing, and
feeling thin.Would love to bottle that one. Hope to talk to you guys again.
My surgery(LAP) is the 27th. Looking for helpful hints and advice.Just found this area, and I have friend requests to some of you. That quote
from Tom was terrific on the feelings between eating someyhing, and
feeling thin.Would love to bottle that one. Hope to talk to you guys again.
Katie Keane
Topic: RE: Getting to Know you
Vivian, I agree completely with everything Amy said..even the part where she is not financially able to attend an event right now. You are an inspiration to me(and I am sure everyone else!) Have a great weekend!
~Kim~
Topic: RE: Getting to Know you
when I was married (the first time )I weighed 140.That as 32 yrs ago. 140 is my goal now. My present husband has never seen me as low as I am now. My 27 yr old son has not seen me this light either(the lightest I was while he was growing up..for his 9th grade confirmation I "got down to" 171. Pictures from then are so strange to look at. Have a great weekend.
~Kim~
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