cori jo

Hi Zil....

Thank you for your positive words! I needed to read them this morning!! I was banded in December of 2011. I have lost 38 lbs. I was on a steady weightloss. In the past two weeks my weight has been at a stand still! I know that I am the one to blame. I wasn't making proper choices and exercising hasn't been my first priority! I got on this morning just looking for a push. I agree with you...I love my band! I am too a self pay bander and I would do it again! It has made such a difference in my life! I am so glad that I did it. I will march on and continue my journey! Thank you so much!!

Good luck to you and thank you!

Corina

I was banded in December of 2011. I have lost 38 lbs. One of my biggest fears was throwing up and getting food stuck. I haven't thrown up since my surgery (overshare? LOL) but I have gotten rood stuck. It happens when I don't think about what I'm doing and don't chew my food enough or I eat too quickly. You will feel pressure in your chest and it honestly feels like you have a burp that is stuck. It does hurt. The only thing you can do is just wait a few seconds and it will pass. I have yet to have thrown up because of it. I've read that it happens but it hasn't happened to me...thank goodness. As I've written, it does hurt...there is pressure and pain but just relax and it will pass.

Good luck to you!!

Corina

Good for you! I just had my first fill yesterday!! I hope I get to where I dont need the scale. For right now it keeps me on track! Thanks for sharing!!

Cori

Thank you so much for sharing your story!! Wow! I admire your positive outlook on your situation! I had my first fill yesterday. I am at 4 cc.s and I have lost 20 pounds since I was banded on 12/30. I am doing very well. I need to work on eating smaller portions. I remember to eat small bites and chew well but I still have issues from the amount of food. I need to remember to measure my portions. My experience with my fill sent very well. The doctor was able to find my port and do my fill. I also had an upper gi. I didn't expect to have one of those done but I guess it was to make sure that the band was placed correctly and that I was able to pass my food through the band. I can't believe that your port had flipped! I had never heard of that happening before! That is crazy! I'm glad that your bump in the road hasn't set you back too much! Good for you! I hope things get taken care of quickly for you and that your progress hasn't been interrupted. Good luck!!!

Cori Jo

I sooooo feel your pain!! Food is everywhere! It is truly a daily struggle! One day at a time..that is my motto! Good luck to you!!! We can do this!!! Cori

Hi Zil...thank you so much for your words! I needed to hear that! I have been banded for 3 weeks on Friday. You are so right regarding the frustrations...I am stuck at 207. My scale hasn't moved in almost a week. I'm not happy. I feel like I can eat what I want because it's such a small amount but realistically speaking, I have to make a change in order to lose. I have been walking but its time to work on the food. Thank you for your words. I want to be motivated to do my best. I just need to work harder. Thank you! Good luck to you!!!

Cori

Hi Sandymax, congratulations on your weight loss! Thank you so much for you details of your first fill! I get mine on 2/2 and I'm so nervous! I lost 17 pounds in the first 2 weeks after surgery and am now at a stand still. We will see what happens! Thanks again and good luck to you!!

Hi, thanks for the information on alcohol! LOL...I am a sucker for a glass of wine! I was banded on 12/30 and I have lost 17 lbs. I will get my first fill on 2/2! I just started on mushy food. I have been a slacker on my walking! A small fact that I must confess! I haven't really had much of a hard time with eating....I am eating when I feel the need and chewing, chewing, chewing! I'm paranoid to get food stuck! I have read the horror stories. I would like to lost 50 lbs by summer. I have never been a small person so losing 50 lbs doesn't seem real, but now that I have been banded, I know that I can get there...one day at a time!

Good luck to you!!

Congratulations! I was finally banded on Friday as well! YAY! I really haven't been drinking anything but Vitamin water. Today I think I will start back on my protein shakes and try broth and maybe popsicles.I too am in pain. I am more comfortable laying somewhat flat. The gas pains haven't been to bad. My insicions hurt. I had a very nice experience with my surgeon and his staff. Everyone was very kind! My surgery was scheduled for 10:00 am and we were on the road by 2. The ride home was not very pleasant. I cringed when we hit any small bump in the road but we made it home. For now all I plan on doing is a whole lot of nothing! I can't believe that I did it! I can't wait to continue my new journey. I feel as though I have struggled with my wait for my entire life! I believe the medical talk when they say there is a fat gene! My mom and both my sisters have weight issues. I just didn't want to live this life anymore and I knew that I had to make some drastic changes in my life. A very good friend of mine had lap band surgery. She has lost almost 100 lbs, She has been my motivation! She has been so supportive! It's been so nice having her around to share her knowledge. I am truly lucky and grateful to have her and my wonderful husband and family to support me! Even though I have them I appreciate the information that everyone shares in their blogs! Thank you! I am honored to be a part of this prestigous group! Happy New Year's fellow bandsters!!

Thank you so much for sharing your stories! I am grateful. I am having my surgery on Friday! YAY...Happy New Year's to me! I am so excited! I can't wait! Thanks again for your words of wisdom. Good luck to the both of you!!! Happy New Year's to all of us! Here is to our new journey!