I was banded 7/7/08, I was 19, and because of my age and always being on the go already I was able to lose a lot of weight within the first couple months. My doctor was so proud of me he didn't give me my first fill till the 6 month, that's when things were slowing down.
It's been a year and a half since my surgery, my highest was 263, my lowest was 181, and then because of my Senior year in college (right now) and being the only member in my family with a job (had two jobs last semester) I was unable to fit in exercise and proper foods. I remember I was eating a can of baked beans last year because I was so poor at school.
I currently weight 195lbs, I did gain weight (and I hate it so much, I feel like a failure!). I'm finally going to see my doc. on Wednesday (he's going to yell at me soo much!)
The only good thing about not being too tight is that my HORRIBLE acid reflux hasn't been around in months! It was so painful I would literally cry myself to sleep (sitting up). I never want to go through that pain EVER again. I'm on protonix for swallowing but I feel like that doesn't work. I work in a pharmacy but the pharmacist doesn't know what would be good for me because of my band.
What do y'all think?
Yesterday, March 24, I had my 2nd fill since my surgery almost two years ago. My doctor told me that I would have trouble eating and my band would feel very tight so on and so forth, but I feel no different.
My stomach feels sore and I look bloated, but when I do eat I feel no different. Will it take time? I had 4ccs filled? (all together 7 in the past two years).
