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  4. SO WHY AM I SO SAD

    in Gastric Band Support & Discussion

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    Shana,

    You are NEVER, ever alone as long as you are on this forum!!! I am coming up on my 1 year Bandaversary and have never looked back or regretted anything that I have done. I have met many wonderful people through this forum and will continue posting and cheering those that have made the decision to join us. Everyone has their opinions and fears of things that they know absolutely nothing about, you can't change that, but Dr. Ortiz is the best and you are in very good hands....don't lose sight of that! I have never been treated with so much respect and compassion as I have with my surgery in Mexico. It was a wonderful experience that I will never forget. Good luck to you and your hubby and RELAX!

    Donna

  7. Off topic - Dog from hell

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    Stormy, We should have talked more this weekend. I too have a Golden Retriever who is 7 mos. old right now, but a girl. I have had several of these wonderful animals and this one is a challenge. Your dog is still a puppy! You are going through a puppy stage (like a teen-ager). I came home today and found my "baby" had eaten part of my couch! My fault, she wasn't in her kennel. Goldens are not "high strung" and are generally great family oriented dogs, however they don't get that way overnight and it takes a lot of training. The nipping at the ankles I think is because she sees you more as a playmate and not an alpha figure in her pack. She really needs to get into some training and I would advise you to be the one responsible for the training. I wouldn't wait very long to do it though as it is much more difficult to get a 100 pound dog under control than a smaller one. Retrievers are working animals and need to be stimulated mentally by training or playing games with him. I think the regression in the potty training is very common in the Northwest. Just keep at it and keep letting him outside to "do the business" even if you have to do it on the leash. Mine does the same thing with my little pomeranian.....but that also is just because she is a puppy and wants to play all the time. Sometimes I sit with her in the house with her leash on so she can't bother the other dog or the cats.....they do outgrow this eventually. Hang in there! Hope this helps some. Let me know if you have any questions that are specific.

    Donna

  10. Portland Area Get together

    in Gastric Band Support & Discussion

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    Pammie and I went out last evening and saw a show called Darcelle XV......it was a "drag queen" revue and it was a total hoot!!! We were seated in the very front row and were able to look up the "ladies" dresses........my only question is....."where do they put their package??????" This was my very first time at something like this and I want to go back and do it again, I laughed all evening. Thanks Pammie for the great experience and it was so nice to meet your hubby and brother, also you have to send me some of your pictures of the girls! Well, I am ready to check out of my hotel and go and do some shopping on the way home. I had such a nice, RELAXING, weekend....Thank you all and I can't wait to meet again.

    Donna

  15. What I have learned in my first 6 months

    in Gastric Band Support & Discussion

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    Not everyone loses fast....I am an example. I lost pretty well for the first few months and have been really struggling now for the past 5 months. Only down about 5-10 pounds in that amount of time, but the important thing is that I am DOWN!!! I get discouraged sometimes, but I knew that this would be no cake-walk from the get-go. I am healthier now than I have been in years and I feel good for a change when I look in the mirror. I try not to weigh on the scale very often (this is hard). Count your many blessings......

    Donna

  16. I need your prayers...please

    in Gastric Band Support & Discussion

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    I feel so badly for you. To have to go through this. Sometimes it is best to cut the strings and start fresh.....I have been through one bad marriage and one that is 26 years strong. I thought my world was over after being so hurt with my first marriage and vowed to never rely on a man again! I found the love of my life 6 mos. after my divorce and have never looked back. We remarried for our 25th year anniversary and will probably do it again for our 50th!!! Stay strong and keep your friends and family close.

  20. Insurance paying for lap band?

    in Questions

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    I submitted to my insurance and got reimbursed for about 1/2 of the cost. They didn't cover the lapband itself, but covered the surgical part, labs, and surgeons fees. You have to check with your insurance carrier as they are all different and coverages can vary. Well worth investigating. I just figured insurance wouldn't pay so I wasn't expecting anything, but what a windfall when I got that check! Just figured it wouldn't hurt to try anyways.

    Donna

  23. Why no alcohol??

    in Off Topic

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    I had a drink while in Vegas and I got so drunk, so fast that it made me sick! If I do have a drink now I make sure I have something in my stomach. I got really bad stomach pain.....I hadn't eaten in a few hours. Once I ate something I felt better. Guess I am just a cheap drunk!

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