smiletracy

I am in for 10 LBS. I have been in bandster hell for months now. Maybe this challenge is just what I need to get a jumpstart!

I can add to this vent! I was banded 4-28-09, over a year ago. I am down 34lbs. I have been stuck on the same 4lbs since november. I have 9cc in a 10cc band and my doctor says he feels I have good restriction because I am full for 4hrs after eating. However, I can eat any amount of food I want at a sitting. Of course I do start to feel full, but nothing stops me from cleaning my plate. I am fully aware that I need to limit portions, exercise 5-6 days a week for at least an hour, and only choose healthy choices. If I could do all of that I would never have been overweight in the first place. I am back on weight watchers and have that familiar "this is impossible"feeling creeping back up. As always I do well for a week losing 1-2lbs and the gain that back the next week, and around and around we go. I know that the lapband is not a "magic bullet", but I am very frustrated. I did have a time when I was WAY too tight and could barley keep anything down I almost prefer that to this. I dont know what to do other then cry. My last hope is to work on my will power, but that has not helped for the last 20 years, not sure it will work now. Any ideas would be helpful. It is great to know I am not alone. It will be even better when we all start loosing again!:w00t:

I am in! It sounds like just the motivation I need. I got my band end of April, and have lost 21lbs. I was up to 23lbs, but last week I actually gained 2 lbs. :sneaky: I was so shocked. I have not gained weight since the surgery. I decided it may be time to step it up and start excersising. I am not a morning person, but with working full time and having two very active young children, mornings are going to be the only time I will have for myself. So, maybe for the first time, I am going to experience 5am. It will be helpful to know that I am not the only one up that early. My goal for August is 50 miles.....wish me luck, and dont let me slide. I promise to do the same for you.

Hey Everyone, I am one week post op and so excited that it has actually happened. The whole thing went really well. I have very little pain, and was back at work on day 3. The first day I had alot of vomiting thanks to the anesthesia, but that went away and all was well. I have been doing pretty good with the liquid phase and start the mushies in 6 days. I lost 11 lbs last week which is just awesome!!! The best part is for the first time in my life I know that 11lbs is never coming back. Thanks Band Groupie for the Band Birthday Card. Really put a smile on my face. I am so glad you are all here for my "new Life". It is good to have people who really understand!

Lets see if I can get my bunny bandster banner to show up.

WOO HOO! I finally got scheduled. It feels like I have been working on this forever and now I acutally have a date. Surgery is April 27th, so I am officially a bunny bandster. :crying: Now I just have to hurry up and wait. I should be used to that by now. LOL

Just got off the phone with my doctors office and after a year of red tape and insurance hassles they said that I will be scheduled to have surgery in the next 2-3wks. YEAH! Looks like I will be an April Bandster also. I am so excited I can hardly sit still! I like the bunny idea! :lunch:

Hey All, I just got approved today-BCBS. It took a year and I am really excited to finally be moving in the right direction. They told me they would call me back in the next few days to start scheduling the pre-op and the surgery. I may be a bit optomistic, but I am hoping they will get me scheduled in Feb. I am READY! A bit scared, but after working so hard for a year to get it through insurance nothing will stop me now. Congrats to all that are getting banded in Feb! :scared2:

Hello All, I just got approved by insurance!!!! YEAH! It only took a year and a bunch of tests and red tape, but I did it. However, I did have to switch surgeons due to my insurance company. Has anyone used Dr Selim from Weight loss surgical center Or Kansas University? I have to use him and Kansas University for my surgery. I am a bit nervouse at changing doctors at the last minute, any help you can give would be appreciated. Thanks so much!:scared2:

yes he is in overland park.......did not even think about it being in KS, I am seeing him in springfield, so just had MO on the mind

congrats mike on your surgery date. :clap2: two days left of anxiety. It will be great I am sure. Make sure to let us know how it went. How long did it take you from start to finish to get your surgery? I am so happy for you. Relax, you will do fine! Have a good one, smiletracy

Hey Mike, It is great to hear someone who is also going to Dr Nigro. I am set up to see him Nov29, but have talked on the phone to the office a few times they have been great so far. Have you been scheduled for surgery yet? Have you actually had an appt with Dr Nigro yet? I was told my first appt would be with a NP. That is fine, just anxious to meet the Dr that will be affecting my life. Thanks, smiletracy:)