Wendy Peters

I was banded in November 2011 and I am having such issues I dont know what to do. i originally lost 25 lbs felt pretty good about my self then it was like I became possessed and have lost all control over my diet. Im eating stuff I shouldnt eating to much(Im beginning to think Ive stretched my pouch) I just dont know what my problem is. :angry: Im soo disquisted with myself I feel like such a failure! I want nothing more then to loose 100lbs and weigh 160-175 which still puts me overweight but I dont mind that weight I was healthy at that weight. i want to be healthy, get "rid" of the diabetes, high blood pressue, sleep apnea.. But its like I have an alien in my mind over riding all that I try to accomplish. Help me I dont know what to do. I actually have made an appointment with a shrink to see if they can help me figure out why I want to stay unhealthy and obese!!! Has anyone else done this????

Finally went to counselor she has counseled lap band patients before so I feel better about that Ive realized that it will probaly be a couple visits before we get past the "honeymoon" stage. So in the meantime Im going to try and find chair exercises to do and get me backon track. As an update on me I have "frayed" my achilles tendon on both ends where it attaches to your ankle and to the calf muscles. So now Im in a cam walker boot for at least 3 weeks the only time I can take it off is when I shower... oh boy... I am extremely thankful that it wasnt ruptured as they thought 2 weeks ago when we started this. Im also trying to be aware of what goes in my mouth and see where I can improve small baby steps. I also am checking into changing lap band providers for two reasons and they both are equal reasons. I am tired of driving all over to have services so this one is closer and maybe I can get good restriction. I will keep everyone updated. THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!!!!

WOW I didnt expect this response. I have stayed away because I havebeen embarassed for having this issue. My Dr said I "should" be in the green zone I need to talk to someone about the mental aspect. I have never had, I guess what I want to say is Major restriction, I have always been able to drink water fast and keep it down even seconds after getting a fill. Is there such a thing as having a dr be to consertative, she seems to really worry about slippage. i just dont know. i think I will go to counselor then go see my lap band dr. I am trying to get back on track, my Dr gives a book she has put together to read about what to expect what to do so tomorrow I am reading that again. Im thinking about going down to the mushie stage and going up from there.

I forgot to post this week but I made it in on the last day. I went for a fill on the 28th and I am back down to 260!!! wooohoo I made my goal, I also think I have made the green zone. I have noticed that if I drink to fast it feels "weird" cold water seems to keep me feeling full and I have ate some pretty awesome homemade vegie soup for lunch and it fills me up! 4 oz chciken and 3/4 c of soup and Im full!! WOW Im so stoked I am going to find exercise I can do now that does not require me to stand (Ive developed bilateral achilles tendonitis pretty severe) and see if I can burn 4 lbs off again this week

ok I went up 2.2 lbs!! I have had a horrible time with my blood sugars this week :blink: So its back on strict stuff and to see if I can loose this gain before Wednesday the 28th....

I weighed this morning and I have made my high end of my goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D 260.0 this morning I even weighed myself twice to be sure it was correct Now all I need to do is keep my mind from being stupid and keep the weight going down......

Sorry, I was running late Thursday morning but..... Im down 2lbs!!! wooohoooo Water aerobics here I come this morning...My mental chant this week... keep the scales going in the downward spiral :wub:

What is a good daily -aloric intake? I have started watching calories real close the past two days and the site Im using says I should consume 1200calories a day! i personally have not hit that but am beginning to wonder will my body go into starvation mode if I stay around the 875-900 calories a day?? Im determined to loose weight this month as I think Im very close to my green zone! thanks for the replies!!

name, real or screen Wendy goal for March 30th 259-260 Weight on March 1st 266 age 48 dietary goal for March~ eat smaller portions exercise goal for March~ exercise 2-3 times a week Personal goal for March~I will have to get back to you on this....

ok I only lost 2 lbs this month. However, I have lost 5 inches on my waist and today when I went for a fill I was told my fatty liver isnt so fatty anymore!!! Oh yeah that kind of makes up for being 8 lbs off from my goall. On to a new month maybe I will do a Leprachon challenge with my self this month. LOL

I dont remember where my weight was the last time I checked in because I havent weighed since then either but today I am at 266. I think I only lost 2 or 4 lbs this month and that pisses me off!! I have discovered that I have lost 5 inches on my waist since January though so I guess I shouldnt be to mad. Oh well a fill appt on Tuesday so hopefully I will hit the sweet spot this time. Im also going to start counseling and see if that doesnt heltp me with my issues....

I am really having issues right now. I was banded on 11/29/1 and have lost 15.5 lbs since. I have 7 cc's in my band I have a large band. The issue I am having is that it seems when I have a "good" weight loss week I am in "hand in mouth" mood the next week. I so desperately want to get to 250 before the end of March but I seem to be my WORST enemy. Does anyone else have this issue? Do I need a shrink? Im going to email my doctor and see if she has any ideas. Im so disappointed in myself i thought the band would be the tool I needed to help me get rid of all this fat ive gained. Please help any advise is welcome!!

Update lost 3 lbs so far! Ok I have 17 days to loose 7 lbs I hope I can do this...

Im gonna do this because I need support. im already struggling! name real of screen Wendy goal weight for Feburary 29th 258 Weight on Feburary 1s 268 (1/31/12) Age 47 Dietary goal for Feburary 4 oz protein 6 oz vegies per meal Excercise foal for Feburary 3 times a week with one day being aqua aerobics personal goal for Feburary smaller size jeans date banded 11/29/11 Total weight loss since banding 15lbs Do you have any Valetine's Day Plans no husband working out of town :(

I bowl on Thursday nights and usually have a salad from McDonalds (about 6 weeks post-op no fill yet) and that does just fine. Last night McDonalds was busy so I went to Jack In The Box and imagine my surprise when they said they dont do salads so I decided to have the chicken fita pita, it took me 45 min to eat because I took tiny bites and chewed real well. Needless to say that didnt work, about 1.5 hrs after I ate I started having upper tummy pain, I thought I was just over doing bowling so I continued on. Came home went to bed was fine this morning until I had my egg and 1 piece of bacon about 30 minutes later the pain was back and not going away. I called my Dr and found out that Fast food chicken is BAD cause it is dry and "Rubberie" all these years I thought I was doing good when I was on one of my many diets. Today Im on Clear liquids, tomorrow I can advance to soft foods again. Imagine my surprise when my Dr said if I have to do fast food do a hamburger just throw out the bun! Ok first lesson I get my first fill on Wednesday and I cant wait! I am needing my tool to help me with portion control, Ive been eating healthy stuff just to big a portions. Thanks for listening

Im interested also! I get my first fill on Wednesday and go talk to the trainer at LA Fitness tomorrow. So tell me more....

I do my make up and hair and wear high heels.... NOT WOW I think she is a little vain.

My first fill is scheduled for 1/10/12 I am counting down the days about 2 weeks ago someone turned on my 'hungry" switch and the sucker is stuck in on. I am trying my best to at least maintain what I have already lost (10 lbs) but man its getting harder by the day! I honestly cant wait until I get my fill, I am ready to move on and get some of this weight off. Were any of you this impatient for your first fill? I have been reading everything people have been posting on here about how our stomachs arent always good patients and can be quite grumpy with the fills. I have warned my boss, and she is such a "beyotch" that it was hard to admit to her I had the band placed. I bought the WWII fit 2 last night and cant do it I tried but Im still to ut of shape so I am going to start doing other exerciese on the WWII fit Im also hoping that LA Fitness has a New Year's special so I can afford to join I want to do the pool, my surgeon says 30 minutes a day in the pool works wonders so I want the wonders Thank you for listening to my ramble. I hope everyone has a safe wonderful New Year!!

My stomach does tell me at times when I have had enough. I have discovered the pain of not chewing throughly on Christmas Eve and that slowed me down and in forced me to be a FIRM believer in my smaller silverware and plate. I now cut my meat smaller and (remember the chant we used to say to my girls when they were little) chew chew chew I realize the band is a tool not the "fix" of my fat so I will utilize it and loose the weight I need to loose. I have to try to curb my impatience attitude because it has taken me 26 yrs to get this fat I wont be 150 in 6 weeks..

I bought a Baby portion plate at Wal_mart its like the divided picnic plates(which my Dr suggested I buy when I first started going to her.) It helps alot I am using it tonight for dinner at a matter of fact. I also use baby silverware when at home, but I am seriously thinking about putting a set in my purse after I get a fill that keeps my bites down.

Renee, I lost a daughter at age10 in 2003 I can understand your pain. I am proud of you for getting back on the "band"wagon. Please know I am here if you ever want to talk or need someone to just tell you that the "new" you is waiting to get out! I have discovered my new me and now want to see the thinner new me! Jewel says it the best ina song that she hasnt produced "The Shape of You" the lyric says I have a hole in my heart the shape of you, this is true however, you know your son will always be with you!!!

Is there anything against me copying what Peni60 says at the top of this thread so I can print it and save it? My first fill is 1/10/12 and I cant wait Im wanting to get going with my weight loss! I didnt realize my stomach would be grumpy with me but hey Im glad to be informed!! Thanks everyone!!

look me up also Wendy Presley Peters Letme know you are from here please. Guru please send me a message to get on the private on to I need all the support I can get. Im 3 weeks into my band and Im doing ok but most of my friends just dont understand. I explaoned to my Best friend last night I feel like an ancholic lately all this food around and I cant have any of it and all I want is ALL of it!! I think she got it....

my resolution is to "learn" about my new tool (my band) and work with it to the maximum benefit. This means no resolution to loose weight but to get a new job closer to home and get away from the *)(##*@#$ boss I have right now!!

I want to introduce myself and ask for help. I am 46yrs old married for 26 yrs I have always been overweight but our youngest daughter died in 2003 and I have put on 50 lbs since then. I have developed diabetes, worsening sleep apnea, and high blood pressure. I have checked into the lap band numerous times and finally was able to get lucky enough to have the insurance that would cover it. I was banded on 11/29/11 I am so excited and cant wait until my fill! I was doing so good until I was able to eat soft food I am so freakin hungry its not even funny!. I am trying so hard to keep off the 8 lbs I have already lost but its getting harder to not over eat. My provider will NOT do a fill until 6 weeks no matter what. I need help on how can I control this hunger monster that has come back!