I'm not surprised. The more doctors I've come acrossed, the more I realize that they really don't know as much about most things as we think they should. I've really become a health advocate for me and my family because most doctors don't reach outside of the typical areas of specialty they are in.
For example, when I became pregnant 4 years ago, I developed "gestational diabetes". They wanted to immediately put me on insulin shots. I told them no way! I wanted at least one week to manage it with diet and checking my blood 4 times a day. End result..... no shots, and no need for them. My baby was perfect, 7lbs 8oz. Another girl I worked with started taking glucofage for gd. She was passing out in her car.
I HATE prescription drugs and do anything to avoid them. Most docs just want to give you a pill.
Right now I'm being treated for vocal cord polyps and nodules. I probably had them before the band, but having the band probably aggivated it because of reflux when I'm too tight. What did they precribe? Nexium.
Result, super constipated. I'd rather be hoarse.
__________________ Vanessa
highest weight 307
298/236/190 or less
surgery Dec. 9th
Dr. Trace Curry, Deaconness Hosp. Cincinnati, Ohio 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
:baby: My LAP-BAND® baby girl was born on March 8th! | 