terilynn112

I started seeing an endocrinologist in August 2004. I was diagnosed as Insulin Resistant Diabetic, type two. Which basically meant I had a real difficult form of diabetes to treat. There are just a few meds that help a Lot. And unfortunately they have awful side effects. And none are pregnancy safe. So when I was pregnant with the twins I was on HUGE doses of insulin to get my sugars down. Thankfully the twins were healthy in that respect. I have been on the shots since the boys were born in 2006. We tried metformin for about 2 months, and I was so sick. So I went on byetta. When I had the band placed they took me off it. I was told to try it. So I did. I have had some days that made me nervous. But I went to my regularly scheduled endocrinology appt. I've dropped 46 pounds (by my scales) since I last saw him. I had my band placed since I last saw him. I was a nervous wreck. I went in, with about a weeks worth of sugars. (I don't write them down that often). I was informed I can stop taking my sugars so often. I was also told I no longer need him. I have been released as a patient. However, if the need arises, he is there for me. But he thinks with all I'm doing, and how well the band is working for me, I will not need him again. So My NSV is I lost weight, and that caused me to loose my endocrinologist... whom I really liked. Teri:thumbup:

Just a suggestion, try calling around for a food bank. I know it's not a wonderful thing to do, but your child neds food. You have nothing to fall back on now. They might help with Christmas too. Or call the financing place, and request to make half payments. They may work with you. I hate to see people doing without. teri

I can get them every two weeks. Right now that seems to be where I am. I go back again December 3rd for my next. I'm still not feeling a lot, unless I try to eat to fast. I'm even able to eat bread, as long as I chew it well. teri

I was also told I can't take byetta. My surgeon took me off it. I haven't had an issue until I got sick (got it now). Now i'm running 129. Just above where my dr cares. So I'll probably end up on something today. But not sure I want to chance the band with byetta. I don't know if the issue was erosion or something else. But I didn't go thru this to have issues. Teri

I hit my brick wall already... and in fact gained 2 pounds yesterday. Probably nearing that TOM. I'm glad you broke your plateau. Teri

Debbie, our hormones will give us more restriction as we get nearer the time of month (TOM). Even those of us that have had hysterectomies will experience it. I'm going thru that again too. I'm having a horrible time getting anything down today. Hoping that eases up before Thanksgiving. My mother would kill me. Also like Jack said, we have a protective thing that happens when we try to drink or eat to fast. Like you I love having some restriction. I'm hoping for greater. I talked to a fellow banded lady, and she's has 46 fills/unfills, in 5 yrs. That blows my mind But she looks AWESOME! But hey... whatever it takes. I chose this route for reasons. My personal reason was having the adjustments, as it made me more accountable. If I have dr's and such following me, I'm more apt to keep working it. anyway, I hope this helped. teri

I have a large rather energetic 2 and a half year old, and a disabled one too. The disabled I had no choice but to carry. It slowed down healing time, and didn't feel so good for me. But it worked out. The other the jumping, I showed him often my boo boos and he would kiss my tummy and hug me. Then go off to play. teri

I too am a parent. I have 3 kids. My kids get up anywhere after 5:30 am. It's hard to find time for me too. BUT I have put that 30 minutes as me time. I have to do this right. It is far to important to mess up. Teri

how long of a time between fills? Mine were two weeks and they say I lost 4 pounds. I just got my second fill yesterday teri

doesn't that feel good? When I went shopping last weekend (grocery) at my walmart, they had a table full of tank tops. I live in tank tops summer, winter doesn't matter. Winter I add sweaters. Anyway, they were a dollar. So even though I didn't really have the money I thought well heck, I'll get a couple sizes smaller, in hopes they'll fit next summer. At my 12 yr olds encouragement I tried them on. Man they fit nice. Shows off my coming curves. Brandon tells me often he's proud of me and my weight loss. teri

ANKPTA Have you called the insurance company? What is the reason they are denying it? My surgeon doesn't put the band in until they have approvals, in writing. Because of similar issues, they have never been paid for. I had my second fill, and my port is tilted slightly... was supposedly all the way over. Thank God it's not. I am confused. The fill dr said I had 3 ccs, and he put in a 4th. The surgeon said I had 1.2 ccs, and put another 1 cc in... so i either have 5 ccs or 2.2 ccs. Not sure. I have some restriction. I can still eat to much, and rarely get stuck (unless it's bread). I'm down now to 226. I haven't been at this weight in 13 yrs. Yes 13 yrs. I got pregnant with my oldest son Jan of 1996, and was at 226 on my first ob visit, after a month of puking. Teri

truthfully I felt nothing. It didn't hurt anymore than my legs and every other body part did. But it's a good hurt. My scale showed no movement after my first fill. Went to the surgeon's and I'd lost 4 pounds? Where? When? I know driving the 20 minutes I lost 4 pounds on the bumps. LOL. Since that appt, I've lost another 2 pounds, according to their scale, in two days? Whatever. I've decided scales officially suck! Do you feel a difference in how your clothes fit? I do. Anyone else here with little ones? My 2 1/2 yr old just flooded the bathroom. I'm talking 2 inches of water on the floor. And of course in the linen closet I had 90% of my craft books. They're all ruined. My good bible, ruined. I'm so upset I could just cry... but nothing happens. I am so angry, and no way I can yell at him. I should have checked it out before, but was busy cleaning. Now I have a LOT More cleanign to do. He's potty trained (his choice), and decided he'd wash his hands alone. I keep wipes on the counter for him. But I guess they weren't good enough. Somehow he'd managed to get the plug in the sink. All of a sudden I realized I heard water running> I t hought it was the toilet running (it does every so often). Went to fix it, and noticed real quick the puddle. So i'm wet, and crabby. And should be putting their bedroom back together, but I've got his brother sleeping in my arms. His twin brother that is. Teri

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I can't find the group. I'm also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. teri

I just keep thanking God! teri

I have been feeling wonderful. At 2 months post op, I had the understanding that I could exercise. They never told me to avoid crunches, or sit ups. I tore my port loose doing crunches. It never even hurt, and I'd have not known if I hadn't gone in for a fill. So I go thursday for another attempt at a fill, and the decision to be made does it get fixed now or after the holidays. I was informed today... stay away from sit ups, crunches or anything like that for 6 months. thanks for telling me before hand doc. teri

I did the gym thing. Seriously I did 4 days a week for an hour each day. I lost a couple inches but gained weight. I mostly did weights, but did some cardio like treadmill, and bike. But I'm not ready to go back there. I like the convience of working out at home. I like that it makes me sweat up a storm. And we brought it to our support group once and showed them. There was a surgeon there. They loved it. Since brining it, there have been a bunch of gals that got it. teri

I spoke to my surgeon today. He said no crunches for 6 months. My port isn't terribly twisted. It's still usable, and he drew a diagram for the regular fill guy (bob). I got my fill, and my next one is scheduled with the surgeon for December 3rd. So I won't see Bob until at the earliest mid december. I am so happy I don't need revision surgery already. Teri

It's slightly twisted, but totally workable. They won't do revision surgery unless it gets worse, or starts causing discomfort. I was able to get my second adjustment, or fill. And am back on liquids, but hey... it's worth it anyway. teri

The prayers worked. Not only does the port not need surgery anytime soon. The dr thinks it'll flatten out on it's own. I managed to give myself a migraine with the upset from this. But I'm so glad. I'm confused but glad. I am told I have only 2.2 cc's of fluid. So I'm back to liquids for today. Mushies tomorrow. Then on Saturday I can try real food. Teri

I am up to 15 pounds by dr's scaled. 19 by my home scales. teri

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So far the only thing I can't handle (at all) is bread. It just sits there and hurts. I've not brought it back up, and I've not PB'd yet. But OUCH! My band doesn't like cold though. So things have to be warmer. In the morning I have to have warm tea, or decaf coffee, to let me eat Breakfast about half an hour later. It's a learning curve. You learn quickly what goes and what doesn't. teri

thank you so very much teri

I bet we have the same one Dot. I love it. I love mine this morning. Since my attempt at a fill tuesday I have lost (according to my scale) 4 pounds. Man I'll take that. I'm very nervous today. If anyone prays, would you mind saying one for me? It's my first time with the surgeon himself doing it. And it's in a already tender area being that the dang thing moved on me. Teri