pjn2005

Hi my name is Penny I am from the Mattoon area and am looking for some local bandsters to chat with.I got banded on Nov.13 2007 .The best thing I ever have done for myself.Hope to hear from the Mattoon area bandsters.Penny:)

LAURA HANG IN THERE IT WILL GET BETTER.I GO SEVERAL WEEKS THEN BOOM DROP 10LBS.i HAVE HAD 6 FILLS AND DIDNT REALY FEEL ANYTHING UNTIL THIS LAST ONE.I THINK IT MIGHT BE A LITTLE MUCH .DONT THINK I WILL GO FOR IT THIS MONTH MIGHT CANCEL MY APPOINTMENT.MIGH WAIT UNTIL THE END OF JANUARY TO GO.IT HAS ALL BEEN WORTH IT AND SOME PEOPLE THINK IT IS EASY ,BUT IT IS STILL WILL POWER AND MOTIVATION.THEY DONT UNDRESTAND IT IS JUST A TOOL TO HELP US ALONG OUR WAY.SO BE PROUD OF YOUR WEIGHT LOSS AND YOUR SUCESS IT IS SOMETHING TO BE VERYPROUD OF!PENNY

Laura dont worry it will go better now that you are getting your fills.i still drink my unjury in the morning and try to hold my calorie intake to 1000 or 1200 depending on if we are doing something special for the day or if i am just working.now it is coming off a lot slower for me ,but as long as it comes off i am happy.i drink the protein drink in the morning because i find it difficult to get food down in the morning,plus i get just about all the protein i require with 1 drink.i am not a big meat eater so that helps.it was nice hearing from you !keep up the faith and you will do fine!penny

HI EVERYONE! WENT FOR A FILL THIS LAST WEEK.i HADNT HAD ONE SINCE JUNE.JEANINE SAID I AM UP TO 7.5CC'S.i HAD ALSO LOST ANOTHER 9 LBS.GETTING CLOSER TO MY GOAL.I AM GOING BACK FOR MY LAST FILL OF THE YEAR IN DEC. SOMETIME.HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU ON YOUR PROGRESS OF GETTING THE BAND AND HOW YOU ARE DOING IF YOU HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN YOURS.PENNY

Hi Laura!Welcome to our internet support group.I havent really found a support group around Mattoon for lapband patients only gastric bypass.I work with a woman who has the lapband I think she is going on her 2 year mark.We talk and keep up on what is going on with our weight loss.My husband and family has been very supportive.I have several people I work with that are interested in having it done .The bad thing is their insurance doesnt cover anything to do with weightloss.Thats pretty said for some because their health is bad.Keep me posted on whats happening andif you have any question just ask.Penny:)

Went to Clinton for my fill on Thursday.The doctor did it this time.He does things a little different than his P.A. does.He said I was right on track and don't have to come so often for my fills.He said maybe one more this year.I was shocked!I can sure feel a difference though with this one.Not able to eat much at all.I guess that is good.That is my goal:)!Ok just thought I would let you know whats going on with me.Penny

I havent had any problems with my band.Other than the normal stuff,like burping after you get a fill ,getting food caught ,or discomfort from my laying on my side where my port is located.I would not go bad with the way things were before.I had high blood pressure,high cholestral ,a hip replacement done in 2006 and am needing both knees replaced.Now my blood pressure is normal,so is cholestral and my knees dont hurt so much.So I think it is a good trade.:)I can now mow the yard play with the grandkids,ride my motorcycle trike and go on trips.I have really started enjoying life instead of hiding from it.It's not that I couldnt loose the weight ,but I kept putting it right back on.Now I feel like have have control.Penny:) P. S. Practice is very helpfull on the chewing thing!

Good morning!I have lost 110 pounds 45 was lost while waiting on getting approved.I think Mary has lost around 130.She stopped getting her fills and gained a little ,but is back on track now.It is a learning experience.You learn fast what you can eat and cann't eat.For example : the only way I can eat bread is if it is toasted really well .Bread is my down fall anyway so I just stay away from it.Chewing is very important.If you don't chew everything very well it will get caught and end up coming up.So like I said it is a learning experience.My husband will say slow down and chew!.:)Take your vitiamins ,calcium and I take a fiber suppliment and you will be fine.Its a life changing choice ,but it is for my best interest.So I have learned to go with the flow and not be hard on myself when I don't seem to loose like I think I should.I will loose 4 pounds one week then nothing the next ,but I am set on a program to loose about two pounds a week ,so it all works outin the end.I only weigh in once a week(keeps me from getting discouraged)usally on Tuesday .Got any questions ,just ask.Penny:)

Nice to meet you Teri.I live in Windsor ,but I work in Mattoon.I work with alady that was banded almost 2 years ago.I didn't even know it until I got mine done.You hear of more people getting it done everyday.My husband had the gastric bypass done in 2000.We didn't meet until 2005 and when I was thinking about doing something about my weight he suggested seeing about the lapband.I was only off a work 12 days and I could have went back sooner ,but had already taken the time off.Dr.Sidney in Clinton did mine and I go Thursday for my fill.That means liquides for a few days after I do that.Oh,well it is worth it.:)When do you think you will get banded.I had to go through a whole process for my insurance co.It took me about 8 months total .I had to be on a doctore assisted diet for 6 months after that it was just waiting to get scheduledfor it.Let me know if you have any questions about any of it.I will be happy to help if I can.Hope to hear from you soon !Penny:)

Hi Teri,Good luck on your surgery.You won't regret it at all.I had mine done last Nov. by Dr. Sidney.Best thing I ever done for myself.It is nice to have someone to talk to that lives close to home.I am from Windsor and work in Mattoon.So we are almost like neighbors:) Talk to you soon!Penny

Hi! It's Penny.I hate the week before my monthly ,I just feel like I am starved to death.I spoke to the P.A. about it and she says it is normal.It still drives me crazy.Oh ,well I will survive.I hope everyone is doing fine and slowly shrinking.Talk to you all soon!Take care!

Hi this Is PJN2005 s husband.First i want to thank you all for your support of my wife. She is doing great and I wanted to tell you all ,I Love the way she looks . Plus she is a special girl that you would Love big or little. Hoping you all are doing as good as she is,and looking great too.I know from my bypass 7 years ago before this band thing came about that it can be hard to do . But you all have a better deal you can get a fill when you need it. The Doctors and staff are great in Clinton and this group is great to!!! Hope I do not get in trouble From her for posting this God Bless you all on your way to freedom that this will give you Jc

Hi everyone! My name is Penny and I am from Windsor,Il.I was banded on Nov.13 at Clinton.I have had a great experence with my band.I havent felt this good in years.My husband had gastric bypass done in 2000 before we met in 2005.He didnt want me to have to go through such a drastic surgery ,so that is why I chose the band.I have no regrets.I would do it all over again.Most people have never heard of the band .I was asked a lot of questions at work and now some of them are looking into.The only bad part is Walmart BCBS wont pay for it.Mine was done through me husbands ins..I had to be on an doctors supervised diet for 6 months.It seemed like a long time ,but was worth wait.Just had my third fill and doing great.I hope everyone has as good experience as I did.Take care.Penny

I went and got my third fill on Thursday.It's amazing how a 1/2 a cc makes a difference in feeling full.Only have 44 more pounds to go to reach my goal.Thank goodness for the lapband!

Good morning everyone.I havent cheated at all and I still gained 2 lbs.I have been doing my workouts ,so I cant figure out what I am doing wrong.My husband says not to worry about it ,but I want to go forwards not backwards.It is so disappointing to step on scale and see the number go up.Trying to keep a good out look.Penny

Hi everyone!Wishing everyone the best this week on their surgerys.I had mine done in Nov..I dont regret it one bit..One of the best things I ever did for myself.Only 2 more pounds and I will be out of the two hundreds .Its been a long time since I have seen that!I really need to get motivated to go to a gym.I have had a replacement and both knees are bad.With my hip I have to be carefull how I do certain things (it sometimes slips out of place)It can be very painfull.Really need to work on my arms.I have always had large arms,so you can imagine what they look like now (a couple of wings)lol.If all else fells I guess surgery is always there.Anyone heard from Thor latley?Wonder how she is doing?Catch you all later .Snow is really coming down(yuck).Penny

Try sugarfree jello,I also like putting the vanilla Unjury in sugarfree tang in the morning .Taste like a dreamsickle.Penny

Hi everyone! Went and got me second fill Monday.Boy can I tell a difference with this one.I am not hungry at all .Feeling great !Penny

I have a question .Hopefullysomeone can help me.I got my first fill on Dec18 .Since then I have been burping and I dont mean little dainty burps either.lol .I dont have any problems with acid reflex at night or anything .I just didnt know if this is normal or should I be worrying about it.

Doctor Sidney did my surgery.He is very good.Just remember not not to rush solid foods.do as he says and let your body heal before doing solids.I havent had any trouble and will soon be going for my second fill Jan14 that is.When you do finally get to eat solids remember to chew ,chew ,chew.My husband sometimes has to remind of this.I think the hardest thing is not drinking while your eating your meal.Good luck .Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.Penny

Hey girls! Got my ticker going!Gee it only took me all day to figure it out .Not to up on these here computers...lol..Penny

every time I go to save it as my signature it says invalid file.Now what do I do??lol Penny

Kelly I have tried to start my ticker ,but I dont know where or how to save it so i can use it.Penny

Hi everyone! Hope everyone is doing fine .I was banded on Nov.13.Go for my second fill on Jan.14.Haven't had any problems so far.A lady I work with was banded a year ago and she says she gets sick every day.She eats until she vomits.Not me I hate getting sick.:phanvanI would rather eat less.Thor has your insurance okayed you yet ?Let me know how you are doing.Penny BandedNov.13 First fill 2cc's-Dec.18