NurseMelly
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*LOL* I totally understand. Sometimes I feel like I'm doing terribly with the band, like I haven't lost nearly enough. However, my doctor's office always tells me I'm doing great. I think I have "bypass envy." I just want to be thin fast even when the rational, sane me knows that's not the sensible way to go about things. BTW, it looks like you're doing great to me! I think we all tend to be way too hard on ourselves.
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YAY! 50 pounds is awesome! I'm almost there. It feels good huh? Just wait till you get more restriction, it really will be coming off then!!
You would think we would have a freaking gym working at the HEALTH department. *LOL* I need to just join one and go straight from work. I'm thinking about it. I hate my arms. I have fatty arms. It's weird. I can wear a size 13 but I have these retarded sausage link arms. I'm bound to lose weight there eventually, right??
Does it cost to do the 5k? I would love to do one with you!
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From the album: Nursemelly progress pictures
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I haven't PB'd either. I once had a little bit of water I gulped come back up right after I was filled. Other than that ...zilch. I still can eat pretty much like I could before the band. Sometimes, I think it might just be because my band is not very tight, so I'm trying to train myself to go slower. Now, I have had chest pain/discomfort if I take too big a bite. PB'ing can cause problems with the band despite what other people say. It is not the way the band was intended to work. I really find it strange when people are ok doing that on a daily basis.
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Yep, I know exactly what you're talking about. I know I still eat way too fast but I think I'm able to get away with it because I'm not at my sweet spot. I've never actually PB'd. Sometimes I think that's weird reading everything I have on here. I only had that one time with the water right after my fill. I have had chest pain a couple times while eating, especially since this fill and I know that's because I was going too fast. I'm still at 198 but my TOM is due in a couple of days and I usually gain a few lbs before so I'll weigh in after all that's over. I wanted to be 185 by the 4th of July but I don't think I'm gonna make that goal =( I also haven't been exercising like I was. I swear, I need to do something to kick my ass in gear. I'm just so tired by the time I come home from work, then make dinner, play with the kids/hubby. I end up falling asleep on the couch. Aaaghh!!
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Me at the beach 06/14/2009 -46lbs My new bathing suit! I LOVE IT!
NurseMelly commented on Mary_Thompson's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Woohoo! Sexy Momma! I finally bought a bathing suit too. I'm to self concious to take a picture in it though *LOL* -
Yep, I'm still feeling restriction. It's definitely not as tight as it was but it's a big step from where I was before this fill. I think I'm going to see if I can come in the beginning of July for another one. I definitely know I'm not waiting 3 months *LOL*
How are you doing? Is the weight still coming off?
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Thanks CC! I never thought I would get there *LOL*
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Thanks Fanny! You are doing awesome BTW! Almost 100 pounds lost. You go girl!!
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I think this really varies from person to person. I still get a satisfied full type feeling when I eat. However, I don't have an extremely tight band. I'm at 6.5 cc's now and feel some pretty good restriction. I can still eat all food groups, just much less than I did before being banded. I have seen posted on here many times where people have the same feeling that you're describing. I wonder why some people feel this and others don't?
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How often do you vomit/PB?
NurseMelly replied to mandi78's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Tammy, I am so glad you're going to be seeing another doctor. I hope they can get everything straightened out. Keep us posted on the outcome! -
How often do you vomit/PB?
NurseMelly replied to mandi78's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Tammy, I know this can be hard to hear but the band does not work for everyone. There might not be anything wrong with your band. Some people just cannot tolerate having something around their stomach. Why are you against the sleeve, may I ask? There are many people on this very board who had problems like you describe and have revised to a sleeve. I wouldn't rule that out as an option. Definitely check into everything and see a new doctor. I wish you the best of luck. As for PB'ing eveyday, it is not normal. I don't care what people say. This board really concerns me at times because it seems as though people will put up with anything to be thin. That makes me sad. Throwing up everyday is not normal and it can be harmful to you. If it's happening, you need to find out why. -
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Yeah, I just basically told him I felt like it was all me doing the work, not the band. I told that I could still eat big portions, big bites, and not really have to chew. He gave me 1cc instead of the 0.5cc they usually give. (sorry, I reread my message and it sounded like I got 1.5cc) So, I have 6.5 total now. I'm sure he'll do it if you ask but you gotta tell him. I think that they think we have restriction because we're losing but sometimes that's because we're busting our tails, not because of the band.
July will be here soon! YAY!
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Ok, this thread has been buried but I wanted to update. I'm 198 pounds!!!!!!!!! YAY! Finally, I got there!! Hope everyone else is seeing lots of success
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I was just logging in here to tell you about it and I saw I had a message from you =D It went really good! Mark is so funny. He was like "what are you complaining about now? " LOL I told him I wanted a big fill. Apparently, the 3rd fill is only 0.5cc but I was able to talk him into another 1cc. He said he couldn't give me 2cc because I wouldn't be able to swallow my spit and then I'd be mad at him. I laughed.
The good news is I can definitely tell a difference with this fill. I can actually feel it and I this morning I gulped my water and it came back up so now I know I'm going to have to take it slooow. They marked me down for 3 months out but the good news is he told me I could just call for an appt. if I felt I needed a fill before then.
And I weighed 198 this morning!! Finally, in onderland!! YAY!
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I'm not sure. Last time I went he was like "Be careful, because I'm giving you a whole 1 cc." *LOL* I have never PB'd, gotten stuck, or slimed. I really don't even have to eat slow so I can tell I need a bigger fill. I think if I explain it to him, he will listen. Like I remember when I first went to solids after the surgery, it would take me a good 30 min to eat a sandwich and I would be full. It's nowhere near like that now. I can eat a sandwich in 5 minutes and not really have to chew. I'm at 5.5 cc's so if I get 2 that will be 7.5. Maybe that will make a bigger difference! I'm gonna tell Mark that Mary and I need big fills HAHAHA
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I was working out like crazy. I've kinda been slacking on that lately *LOL* I know I need to do better. I'm trying to make it more of a priority. I pigged out last night and I was down a pound this morning. Go figure! So maybe I'm not eating enough? It's hard to figure out sometimes. I'm 200 now, soooo close to be in the 100's! I need to bust my butt into gear =)
I'll let you know how my fill goes and see if I can talk him into 2 cc's =P
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Hey girly! I get my 3rd fill next week. And boy do I need it!! I don't feel like I'm doing so great =( I haven't lost but 5 pounds this past 6 weeks!! I can still eat alot of food at one time. I try to eat mostly healthy but I still can eat a good portion and sometimes it really feels like I don't have a band. UGH! It's frustrating. I'm gonna ask if they will give me a bigger fill. I want to get this show on the road, if you know what I mean *LOL* I'm gonna try doing liquids Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (fill day) & Thursday, if I can last. I don't really know what I'm doing wrong. I track my calories on dailyplate and I don't eat near what they tell me to and I'm not losing anymore. Sometimes I wish I would have gotten the bypass. My friend got the bypass in March and she's already down 78 pounds. Makes me feel like I'm failing =( Grrrr!
How are things going for you?
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Congratulations! I still have a little ways to go before I get there but you are doing fantastic!!
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Tara, you're doing great! Some of us just lose slower. I'm a slow loser myself. I've been bouncing the same 2 pounds for the last month. It's frustrating. I know I need a fill but unfortunately my doctor doesn't do them but 6 weeks apart. So, I've only had 2 fills so far. I get my 3rd next week. Can't wait! I can still eat bread and Pasta =( Don't worry, this is not a race. We will all get there eventually. Are you exercising?
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Beth said tofu cake *LMAO*
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me 36.5lbs lighter on 05/20/2009
NurseMelly commented on Mary_Thompson's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
YAY! You look great! What did Mark say at your fill? I bet they're proud! -
You know you are a bandster when....
NurseMelly replied to Tyler883's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have 5.5 cc in my band. I'm definitely not very restricted but I don't know that I would want to be so tight that I PB'd everyday. I don't think that's normal or the way the band was intended to be used. I am getting another fill next month so we'll see if that makes a difference. Trying to find a happy medium is the goal for me. I'd like to eat just like normal skinny people do :cursing: Congrats on your weight loss as well!