Mimilou2004

Suzanne, there is no harm or defeat in changing your goal. I have always said my real goal will be the wt where my calories in and exercise out meet and I stop losing. You are attractive and healthy at this wt!! Mimi

So, I went for a small fill this morning. I have had a rocky time since April when the male PA wasn't careful and overfilled me drastically, I believe. Anyway I eventually ended up with a 2 week complete unfill and then a 5.5cc fill. I knew today would be a small fill and that was fine. The female PA saw me and praised my wt loss and said I was doing good and not to worry about what was said about me being a band failure....WTF? I didn't know that I had been labeled a band failure because I was overfilled and was vomitting. I hate my doctor. He even went so far as to chart that I would probably have to have my band removed!!! All this charting because my fills made me too tight. Well, I have lost over 60 pounds in a year and do NOT feel like I am a failure!!!! I am a bit stressed over this and want to confront the Doctor, but it wouldn't make him any different and he would probably label me a hysterical female!!!! Mimi

I admire you for putting off your massage until after you stop bleeding, but why don't you give the therapist a call? It might not gross her out and the massage might be beneficial to the hematoma drainage. Keep us informed on your progress, and YAY for being almost upright!!!! How do you get the spanx thing on over sweaty skin? That is my problem, I hot flash so bad and often I don't know if I will be able to get a garment on, and by the way, where did you get the garment? Nosy, aren't I???LOL!!! Mimi

You are not only looking good, you are looking GRAND!!!!! Congratulations!!!! Mimi

Mini, you look friggin awesome!!!! I am so happy for you!!! The glue will wear off soon enough. I am so happy for you! Mimi

Plus, who knows who's hands have touched them? Even with a spoon handy!!!! Mimi

Mini, what a wonderful post...you are so upbeat and optimistic, YIPPEE!!!!! Sorry about the blood down your leg, though, that sounds a bit ick!!!! Will eagerly await tomorrow's pictures. Mimi

Sadly you will probably have some flashes but it will be OK. HRT can lead to blood clots, that is why they want you to stop taking them. Mimi

Hey, Suzanne, congratulations on surpassing your goal, YAY!!!!! I don't know whether to say I am sorry your rash went away or give condolences, LOL!!! My TT is not covered at all, so I have to break open the piggy bank and turn it in for a Wells Fargo Truck!!!! Mimi

Thanks for the update Shalee, I was wondering where you had gone off to!!! Sorry about you band fill woes. I was not so good on the band plan Saturday and Sunday.....had cake and ice cream, then several times I had buttered popcorn......sinful!!!! I did do an extra bit on the tradmill, but of course not enough to work off all those calories, LOL!!! Mimi

Mellygirl, sorry you had to go through all that but glad it was the port that was the problem. Best wishes, Mimi

Very interesting, thanks. Mimi

Good question, I have a terrible time with chicken. Mimi

Mini, tell me about lymphatic massage? New to me. Mimi

KG I was banded Oct 7, 08. Almost a year now. I didn't start losing wt until Jan 2009, though. Mimi

Mini, I am glad you are feeling better, and yes our whole body and systems are affected by the anesthesia and surgery. I am sorry you are going through a down time but appreciate knowing about it so when it happens to me I will recognize that it is part of the package. Mimi

You are making some high calorie choices, but never fear you will catch on. This is a marathon of learning not a sprint. I gained over 12 pounds between banding and first restriction, but after that it was easier to stick to the rules. This healing period is often referred to as "Bandster Hell" and there is a reason for the name. You are not alone. Make sure you are drinking your fluids and exercising and the rest will come. Best wishes, Mimi

Oh, yes, I am self pay....another reason my family isn't as supportive as they could be. They want me to save my money for a rainy day. I get their point but my self esteem is urging me forward. I have been saving money for a long time so I can have the surgery. I think you are right about ppl not understanding as much if they have never had a wt problem. Mini, sorry to have highjacked your thread. Mimi

BarbBee, I will pray that your new regimen increases your iron stores and your surgery goes as scheduled. Keep us informed, OK? Mimi

L2T7, I am going through exactly what you are describing. Boob lift and arm lift in January and TT and possible augmentation in March. My family thinks I am addicted to PS but I think I am just fixing what needs to be fixed. Yes, I am worried about my cottage cheese thighs and sagging arse but I will live with them. I think if I was younger my family would be more supportive. Mimi

First congratulations on beating the beast. You are right, portions and prices are out of control. I still haven't completely won the battle of small bites, portions, and chew chew chew, but I do end up with 2 or three meals from thr restaurant leftovers!!!! Best wishes, Mimi

Mini, I am sorry you are having a down day, but I am glad you posted about it. I hope hope hope you feel better tomorrow, or even tonight!!!!! I love your spirit and know this little set back won't keep you down. Mimi

Congratulations...you have lost a lot more than I have!!!! Mimi

Katsen, thank you for sharing. Congratulations on your wt loss and new grand daughter and condolences on the loss of your brother. Best wishes, Mimi

You won't be sorry!!!! Mimi