Hi all,
My name is Amy. I am 34 years old. I was banded on 08/09. I have had a really tough year and have lost no wieght. I was doing the overnight shift at my job and I had gotten very ill after my surgery. I thought going into surgery would solve everything but really does not. When they tell you it is a life style change it really is. I have struggled with my wieght for my whole life. I thought my first year after being banded I would be half the wieght I am but it didnt. I think I gave up on myself. But you really shouldn't do that . As of this past monday I made a choice to get thin if it kills me! lol.... I went back to my surgeron because I got so mad that over the summer I had them take out all of the 7cc adjustments out of the band. I got sick on steak and I was so pissed off! It is very upsetting to have to throw up outside of the resturant when your out to dinner with your loved ones. I deceided to follow to the food plan this time. I am made a effort to go back to my nuturtionist. And my surgeron is very happy that I haven't given up... I can tell you that it is a minute by minute struggle with my wieght. I have lost 9 pounds since monday. But I started at 336 and I am only down to 323. Monday I was 332. Its rough but its get better. Make sure you have the support of your family and loved ones and get as much help as needed from your surgeon. Don't let them give up on you! And if you have sleep apena get a machine before you have your surgery or you will come out will a sever lung infection.
If anyone needs someone to talk to my email is amymwayne@gmail.com. I love to meet a new friend who has the same struggles as me !
