justathing2me

It’s been 6 years since I’ve logged on to this forum which used to be my go to for information! I guess it’s true when things are going good you tend to stay away. Initially, I weighed 238, my lowest with the lap band was 138. 100 lbs! But, i’ve been struggling for the last 3 years, my 19 year old daughter died in a car accident and I guess I just didn’t care anymore. I have put on 50 lbs. it’s not that I’m eating more because I physically can’t. My primary care says it’s hormonal (pre-menopause). I finally after a year went to the doctor and when they checked the band my esophagus is twice it’s normal size and I’m restricted so nothing was done. Basically, I was told to get back to the basics, small bites, chew thoroughly, etc. I guess you forget about that after 6 years!i also have a lot of reflux but the good news is my band is still perfectly placed. Any suggestions? I’ve been doing liquids but at this point, I’m afraid to even eat solids!

Congrats! I was hoping for the same but turns out my high bp is genetic. I did get to reduce the dosage though.

I use myfitnesspal...Love it!

I had a fill on the 19th and could sip water slowly, but I felt it. I wondered if I had too much of a fill and it was the weekend so I just rode it out. This continued for the 2 days that I'm required to be on fluids after a fill, and on the 3rd day, I wasn't as tight, but I definitely have more restriction. I think my stomach was irritated by the fill Also, I usually can't eat breakfast till around 9-10am. As everyone else has suggested, just take it slow.

Wow! Amazing!

I'm 5lbs away! I may reconsider my goal once I get there!

I can't eat broccoli but for now I can tolerate hard boiled eggs, if I eat them really slow. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using LapBandTalk

2 weeks until my 1 year bandiversary! 5lbs until goal! I've included a pic of me in my wedding dress on June 30th. My Husband and I renewed our vows and had the wedding we never had after 13 years! I can't say I would have been thrilled this time last year to look at wedding pics!

Congrats!

Awesome progress! I'm almost at my one year too!