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Topic: RE: What was the last straw for you?
Dear Kate,
I'll be having RNY. Thanks for asking.
Elizabeth
I'll be having RNY. Thanks for asking.
Elizabeth
Topic: RE: Blood tests
My surgeon recommended I was tested every 6 months, but that will be entirely off my own back - I will need to instigate it with the docs. I'll be glad to do it - then I will know where I'm at with my vits, and I can maybe play around with dropping some of them, well thats the dream.
X
My surgeon recommended I was tested every 6 months, but that will be entirely off my own back - I will need to instigate it with the docs. I'll be glad to do it - then I will know where I'm at with my vits, and I can maybe play around with dropping some of them, well thats the dream.
X
Topic: RE: 8 weeks post vsg
Don't type stuff about the DS too loudly or they'll send in their shocktroops to tell us just how inadequate we are not having a DS!!!!! lol. What does it matter so long as your solution works for you?
Topic: Blood tests
I know DS people need to have these regularly but do the rest of you? On the US boards, everyone seems to be having blood tests all the time! For everything!!
I have never had a single one post-op! Or pre-op for that matter. I don't think I have ever been tested for any nutritional thing other than iron (for cholestrol etc, yes but I am talking about Vits , minerals etc.). I don't know whether that is because as a bandster I don't malabsorb or because the UK is less test-mad than the US.
Who apart from DSers has regular blood tests here? I suppose RNY malabsorb so perhaps you RNYers do? What about VSGers? Other bandsters?
Kate
I know DS people need to have these regularly but do the rest of you? On the US boards, everyone seems to be having blood tests all the time! For everything!!
I have never had a single one post-op! Or pre-op for that matter. I don't think I have ever been tested for any nutritional thing other than iron (for cholestrol etc, yes but I am talking about Vits , minerals etc.). I don't know whether that is because as a bandster I don't malabsorb or because the UK is less test-mad than the US.
Who apart from DSers has regular blood tests here? I suppose RNY malabsorb so perhaps you RNYers do? What about VSGers? Other bandsters?
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Topic: RE: 8 weeks post vsg
Yes, I like the being in control bit! That's why things like DS would never have been my choice.
Kate
Yes, I like the being in control bit! That's why things like DS would never have been my choice.
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Topic: RE: 8 weeks post vsg
Hey! Us men have to keep some advantages!!! lol I really like the idea that there are no more excuses, it's all down to me, there's nowhere left to hide. Thanks for the reassurance.
Topic: RE: What was the last straw for you?
Which surgery are you having, Elizabeth? There may not be many of us on here but I think we now have somone from all 4 surgery types and so there will be someone further down the road for you to ask questions of!
Kate
Which surgery are you having, Elizabeth? There may not be many of us on here but I think we now have somone from all 4 surgery types and so there will be someone further down the road for you to ask questions of!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Topic: RE: What was the last straw for you?
Dearest T,
I needed your response today like one needs oxygen!!! Thank you so much for your time and support! It has been an emotional roller-coaster but I'm just going to throw my hands up, laugh and scream if I need to!!
Hugs back!
Elizabeth
I needed your response today like one needs oxygen!!! Thank you so much for your time and support! It has been an emotional roller-coaster but I'm just going to throw my hands up, laugh and scream if I need to!!
Hugs back!
Elizabeth
Topic: RE: What was the last straw for you?
Hello Elizbeth!!
SO happy to see you here! Welcome!!
What a wonderful and inspirational post you made! You will indeed have an amazing 50 ahead of you. You will find amazing things each day as the weight falls off.
Your boys will get their Mum and get to experience so much more with you! It's worth every scared moment-I promise you that.
I understand the pain you are going through right now. It was only a very short three years ago. Imagine that!
Soon-you will be supporting someone else and telling them how your life changed so quickly and so amazingly!!
Please share as much as you like. We all have something to offer regardless of where we are on this path.
Hugs and CONGRATS!
T
SO happy to see you here! Welcome!!
What a wonderful and inspirational post you made! You will indeed have an amazing 50 ahead of you. You will find amazing things each day as the weight falls off.
Your boys will get their Mum and get to experience so much more with you! It's worth every scared moment-I promise you that.
I understand the pain you are going through right now. It was only a very short three years ago. Imagine that!
Soon-you will be supporting someone else and telling them how your life changed so quickly and so amazingly!!
Please share as much as you like. We all have something to offer regardless of where we are on this path.
Hugs and CONGRATS!
T
Topic: RE: What was the last straw for you?
Oh DEAR LORD! That sounds HORRIBLE!! Ugh. I tell you, many of our experiences were flat out harrowing!
I am SO glad things are different for you now and that you will have all the chances to feel just GOOD and comfortable in your body. It is a gift that is worth everything!!!!
That airline sounds absolutely dreadful!!!!
Mega hugs!
T
I am SO glad things are different for you now and that you will have all the chances to feel just GOOD and comfortable in your body. It is a gift that is worth everything!!!!
That airline sounds absolutely dreadful!!!!
Mega hugs!
T
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