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Smiles

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  1. Good to hear... I found someone who is having surgery the day after me....Only a few days to go for you. Good Luck!!!
  2. I never had luck with the colon cleanses but I actually take DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (FOOD GRADE) It can actually be used as dewormers for animals too. I also use it around the outside of the house for bug control. I am not recommending this as I am not a doctor but this is what both myself and my husband use. Do some research you might be suprised on what you find. It doesn't give you any cramping or immediate bathroom rush so no need to stay home.....it works over time and I just mix it in with my shake in the mornings. You can buy it at any feed store or order it online. Here some website to get your research started: http://wolfcreekranch1.tripod.com/defaq.html http://www.diatomitecanada.com/fossil-shel...ceous-earth.htm Again... I am not a doctor just letting you know what I use and what I like and it is not as nasty tasting as some of the over the counter cleanses.
  3. We are coming in on the 25th and leaving the 28th.... I am a little nervous. Having to quit smoking I am worried I will gain 20pds....Yikes... I just keep telling myself I can do it....
  4. I am attending a meeting this week, so I am still hoping he will join me and get a better understanding... But I am scheduled for Feb.26th with or without him... because this is my life and I only get to live it once and I need to do it for myself and noone else.... This forum has been very encouraging and supportive I am glad I got involved. Thanks
  5. You make a good point.... we all hope (well at least me) that our spouse or partners love us for who we are on the inside and not base love off of our looks. Life is hard enough.... but the one thing I have learned over the years of dating men... It only takes a short time to realize if a man is really into you or if there just looking for a piece of action or a trophy on there arm and vise versa..... But don't try to read into things to much when you do start dating... it could sabatoge a good thing. But just remember this journey was for yourself and no one else!
  6. I just scheduled my surgery for Feb. 26th! I am really excited yet a little nervous...but I can't wait to start the new journey to a healthier life!
  7. Thank you for the support! It is hard, my husband is one of the lucky ones who don't have a wieght problem he is a black belt in Karate and also teaches it. He can eat anything (and he eats a lot) and not gain a pound. He is very well built and doesn't have an oz. of fat on him. Sometimes yes I wonder why he picked me to marry. A part of me knows that my wieght bothers him sometimes even though he doesn't say it but I can tell. But he has always been supportive of me.... till now. Thanks... I will try to keep my head up!
  8. Thanks for the note..... Well I should be at work but since he didn't come home to watch our son I had to call in sick. I was overwieght when we met, maybe it is the fear that I might get skinny and leave him... I am not sure what it is but I have read it happens a lot after WLS i think the estimate was around 25% which I think is pretty high. Thanks for the support : )
  9. Okay, I am sure many of you are married or in relationships and reading things on line I read a lot of things resulting in marriages ending after WLS. Has anyone faced issues in there personal life? My husband and I have been together 4 years (2 years marriage in Feb) and I have been the same weight since we met.... yes I have had my share of yo-yo diets up and down..... And he constantly tells me he loves me for me but yes is concern about my health. The decision to get the lap band done was made by both of us but lately I feel like his mind has changed. Even made the comment to me tonight that I am "taking the easy way out" to me not only was it hurtful but devastating to here him say that. Needless to say it turned into a big fight... I was not always over weight but when I got pregnant I gained it and never lost it....and I try to explain that until you are overwieght you have no idea what it is like or how it feels and how hard it can be to get it off even with diet and excersice. He left for a hotel..... he has never done that before... I was heart broken to hear such cruel words come out of his mouth... I wasn't doing this surgery to be skinny... I was doing it to save my life and now I feel like what I read is true... and that this decision will ruin my marriage. But I also know that I have a wonderful son who needs a mother and this is something I need to do for myself not anyone else. So I am just curious to know if anyone else has had relationship issues before or after surgery that can give me some insight on it all! Thanks
  10. I am up in the White Mountains......and love it here I will let you know my date as soon as I get it.... to me the sooner the better... I am not very good at waiting.
  11. I myself have the same issues... I was on metformin for awhile but had trouble with it my husband called them my "witch" pills. I have been lucky that I have not had to go back on them but I completely stopped drinking soda about a year ago... I still can't keep weight off on my own it always comes right back. I also have huge issues with facial hair and hormone levels. Both my doctor and a special feel that birth control or anything else wouln't help that it is all weight related. I agree because last year when I lost 50 pds (i did gain it back) I notice my facial hair was not as bad, it lightened and I did not need to bleach or shave it everyday. Losing even 15 pounds can help. Since my insurance has a exclusion on weight loss surgery I will be going to TJ. I had my PCP do some lab works to check for blood diseases (I have blood clots that run in the family) and I just got those results back on Friday so he says I am good to go that I had no pre existing conditions that would increase my risk of blood clots. It was a big concern my grandfather died from it and both my mom and sister are onn meds for it. So I was very glad to hear I was good to go.... So I am calling on Monday to set up my surgery date! Just know you are not alone out there.... Many of us face the same issues! To me its the facial hair that bothers me more than anything... makes you feel not so girly sometimes... Good luck!!
  12. I am in Arizona but it is still a 4.5 hour drive from my place to the airport in Phoenix and less than an hour flight. I think the driving time is what worries me more than anything. I guess if I am feeling bad after the flight we can crash at my Dad's place in the valley (not like I have to get back to work right away or anything). Although sometimes your own bed is the best remedy! I am glad to here things went well and you made it home. Can't wait to hear about your progress!
  13. Thank you... that is good to hear, I have been there many of times but that was years and years ago....it's funny how you worry more as you get older!
  14. I was lucking to already know 3 people who had there lap bands done in TJ so I have already decided to get it done and plan on calling next week to set up a surgery date. My question is has anyone had any trouble while in TJ? I know they currently have alerts set for some of the border areas including TJ. My husband and I would like to go before things get worse but are curious to know of any trouble any one might of had during there trip? Also does anyone recommend a time frame to stay.... I have read a few post where people stated they wish they stated longer for the travel back was miserable? What is the average stay? Any suggestions or information would be greatly appreciated.
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