Mrs. Bubba

Hey there, just me, the invalid again. Nothing new to report...I'm just moving along at the same pace and feeling about the same... I did finish the baby sweater I had started for my little great niece for Easter. Now if they will stop by before leaving town I will be happy....Janet, I love to do the egg thing and was so looking forward to it with my little girl... My daughter is a big stick-in-the-mud and probable won't even boil any.... Won't miss the candy much.... Chocolate isn't my bag... You know it's been almost 2 weeks since I've had any food or drink in my mouth.... I've thought and thought about what it is I really miss the most... Or If the doctor said I could have only one thing, what would it be..... I can't really come up with anything.... not seriously... Lemonade sounds refreshing to me..... I think the morphine has warped my brain somehow.... I'm hoping this experience will give me a new lease on food and what it means to me..... I guess time will tell... Feeling tired again, so better take a rest.. Have a good day everyone... Julie

morning all, I slept fairly well and have now had my shower and new bandages. Put on my own nightie today, jst for the heck of it. Doc was positive again today...... maybe I can try a few clear liquids next week.... I"d kill for a popsicle right now!!!!! Think my baby is coming to see me today....can't wait to see her!!! Need to try to curl my hair some, look like a hag.....but, too tired now...take care all..... Julie

Hi girls, I'm a bit better today. Dr was in a bit ago and said that all cultures are coming in clean.. My bloodwork is good and other numbers are falling in to normal ranges... If this continues he may introduce liquids next week and watch what happens. I still get the idea they don't know exactly what has happened...only that it is a big mess.....AND NOT THE BAND!!!!! Now that they are giving me nourishment in IV some of the terrible cottonmouth has subsided. This is good.... I'm starting to settle in I guess, as things are calming down... I read someone hit onderland....congrats to you.... I'm glad to have all your posts to keep me with something to read... Keep doing what you do, I;ll be listening... Better go get my walk in.... Take care....Julie

hi all, I'm here, but just barely.....so much pain..and the lack of moisture in the air and my body is dreadful....i can only sip water occassionally.... My new friend is Mr Morphine........ thank goodness for drugs...I made it around the corridor today.... yeah!!! Must quit, I'm so tired... Hope all are well..... Julie

Hey thanks for the good wishes. I just spiked a fever and my bp went way up, so now yet another CT an d smore blood work... Im afraid this will never let up. Oh, and I'm coming to really appreciate morphine!!!!!!! Apples, I'm at St.Alexious Hospital. We onlt have 2 so it's not hard to find.... But certainly don't feel obligated....... My husband brought me my mother's lap top.... I'm all fumble fingers... I'm hoping to keep in touch and get my on-line bills paid Well, goota go drink my crap for the CT....talk soon.... Julir

Hi everyone... Haven't been rear for a few days, and probably shouldn't be here now.. It seems I can't type much at all..for give all the mistakes...Life has taken a nasty twist for me.. I told you that I went to ERt with pains that seemed like a heart attach on Tueesdy....They said my heart was fine and finally blamed my band and took out the full8.8 cc's Well this didn't help and I was in misery from Tuesday night until Thursday morning.. I drove to Bismarck thinking that a chiropractor treatment would maybe help with the back pain... It didn't...called my surgeon and he was in surgery and could not see me til Friday so I called mt GP..... More tests and this one got very upset to kno I'd been in pain so long.. Well ambulance again from clinie to hospital, more tests and emerg surgery..... Long storu short, I'm in the hospital and will be for about 30 days!!!!! with no food or drink. They first saud they had to take out my band........I cried!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But they didn't thanks goodness.... I have a drain in my large incison (yet again) And the dr doesn't like the looks of it, so more test and telling me the band will probably have to be taken out......But no, it is fine.... my problem seems to be a perforatted small bowell...So no food and little water for 30 day... They said I'm such a mess inside that it would take forever and not worth it.... You can't imagine how torn up about this I am..... I just whant to cry...I will miss Easter and my baby's birthday ................Well I should go as I' so week....Please pray for me gang... I really need it....Oh, I was going to tell you, too, that the last time I weighd way (Thursday monrn" I was 300.4...What a way to lose weight............ I just got my mother's lap-top. wo will try to keep in touch...Julie

I just really don't know about this... I'm in terrible shape... I hurt so bad....the aches.........and a headache that won't quit... I am having trouble getting anything down really... No worries about having too much today... I had to put my old binder on from after my surgery when I had a full incision.. I'm so sore that I can barely move... It hurts to take a deep breath.... I'm just at a loss for what to do to make things better.. I can't sleep either... Just getting all worn out. This is the real pitts................. I need to sit here and do paperwork and just don't have the energy... Talk to you all later... Julie

Hey gang, glad to see the board is busy again.... But I don't have the strenth to comment right now.. I've had a very bad time since last I posoted... I got my wanted fill of .6 on Monday and was fine that evening... Next morning woke up feeling very tight.. Drank something warm and sat in my hot-tub to lossen up my muscles... Set about doing my day.. My back was very sore again after the fill as she had to poke and prod with 3 sticks before she finally got it.... Well, at about 10:30 I was at my daughter's and had just finished changeing baby's diaper and was going to put on a new pair of shoes I bought her when I was struck with the most horrific pain in my chest, upper left shoulder, back......mostly all upper left quadrant... I was very scared and told my husband I thought I was having a heart attach..... It hurt so bad I could hardly stand it.... Ambulance to Bismarck..........no one understood about the lap band, so had to explain it while in such horrible pain... An hour later I'm in emergency and they are only treating me for heart attack..... I tried to tell them I needed by band surgeon, but no one listened.. finally the gave me morphine for pain and I settled down a bit... end result is my heart is fine, no tests showed anything... They finally sent the PA down and she took out all of my fill..... 8.6 cc's... Told to be on liquids for 2-3 days and then go very careful... Come back in 2 weeks to start fills over again... This is fine, but I'm still in such terrible pain... I feel as though I have been run over by a truck in that upper left quadrant... I've been up most of the night... Liquid Tylenol isn't touching it... I'm so stiff and sore... I want to cry... I went out to the hot-tub at 3:30 to try to get some relief.... Don't know what to do really but just take it a minute at a time... Sitting here is really bothering me and I can't type decently.......lots of mistakes... Sorry to be such a downer but I'm totally miserable... Any words of wisdom for me... Maybe I can talk to you later if I feel better... Hope all are well Julie

Welcome home Janet...... glad you're back.... We've tried to keep going in your absence... I don't care how skinny I get, I'll never be able to do a zip line or go repelling......... Not on my "bucket list"!!!! Hey, everybody is getting new grandchildren... Isn't it grand!!!!!!! Best of luck for that DIL...... We made it to Bismarck and back today... The roads were okay, but in the city of Bismarck things were pretty tough.. They were closing everything.. Got my appointment moved up from 1:30 to 10:30 and got my fill.... Only .6 cc t his time... Hope it helps me feel more secure.. She was very happy with my loss since last time.. Still snowing out here... We are on the norther edge of things, but have a bunch and it's wet and heavy... This will make the floods kick in again I'm afraid..... Found Little Debbies 110 calorie Snacks today.. They were on sale so I tried one... The Nutty bars are good and taste like a candy bar without all the guilt... Will have to use these for my occassional treats I guess.... Company for supper and cards tonight, but I won't be eating anything but soup.... Congrats to Emma and Long.. It's so good to have such positive results.. I put on a pair of pants today with a zipper... I could button them, but was a little touch on my stomach, so need a few more pounds before they are comfortable.. But I'm still taking the good feeling for getting them on....Maybe next week.... Take care all.... Julie

My goodness, this is a quiet site recently... I'm hoping everyone has been out enjoying spring weather and having fun.... It's 6:30 am here and we are in the midst of yet another blizzard!!!! I'm really so tired of snow I could scream...... And I don't usually have to go out in it... DH is the one with all the work, shoveling walks and driveways and keeping all our rental property clean... We are supposed to be in Bismarck for DR. appointments by 9:00 this morning, but don't know if we can go or not.. This is when the 4-wheel drive pick-up comes in handy around here.... I hear him getting up so I'd better go check things out.. You all have a safe day and I'll talk to you later... Julie

OK what's "bunco"!!!! Never heard of it.... A card game???? Must lead a sheltered life... We love pinnochle here....... play with friends often... Hey gang, I did my "whole" 1 mile Walk Away the Pounds tape today!!!! Haven't been able to swim because of the weather and have been using the tape more... Yesterday I did .75, but today I figured out that the last .25 is mostly cool down, so I tried it and made it all the way... Now I can't exactly imitate those skinny little girls on the tape, but I was moving that whole time so I'm taking my kudos no matter what!!! Then I jumped in the hot-tub and now the shower and feel a nap coming on......... I'm home alone and enjoying the Saturday... Haven't even gotten dressed yet.. We have sunshine and about 30 today.. No snow........this is great.. Haven't turned on the TV so don't know what the latest flood news is... All of "mine" are safe and sound so I'm taking a break from all the doom and gloom.....Made a nice salad with cottage cheese and Jello and pears......... Now will think of something nice fore supper and have a nice evening at the movies here at home, I think... I'm with JoannMarie on the scale issue.... If I don't weigh often I get crazy... I like to know..... When I'm not in a depressed mood, the fluctuations don't bother me as I can almost guess what they are from... I stay with the lowest and wait it out until it hits a lower number......... It's working for me, but like you said, may not be for everyone... I always seem to lose more after a fill and then stop for a couple weeks... Have a fill scheduled for Monday... Have lost 7 pounds since the last one on 2-24... I can handle that even though I would like it to be faster... You all have a great spring Saturday afternoon... Rest up...another week is on the way!! And Janet and Apples will be back soon... That's encouraging, too..... Hope they are having a blast.... Julie

Hi all, I just found and read this thread today and have to respond.. I had a panniculectomy almost 5 years ago... My husband was in Iraq and I started a weight loss journey while he was gone and I was home alone.. I was over 400 at that time and things went well.. I am not sick in anyway and the pounds melted off.. Of course I was very preoccupied with my soldier and the war and such so food wasn't on my mind very much.. I had lost over 50 pounds when my doctor said I should have this surgery as my back was hurting so much from the big "apron" getting more flabby and hanging and pulling on my back... Insurance covered it right away......... Had a few problems that are better left unsaid, but after all was said and done I was soooooooooo happy to have that noose gone from around my body... Mine weighed 36 pounds!!! It was such a relief................ and I continued to lose weight and felt just wonderful..... I, too, don't have a belly button and don't miss it at all.... Most of my life it was just a place to cause problems if I got a little yeast infection or if I was hot and sweaty.. Don't plan to wear a bikini EVER, so it just isn't a problem..... My problem is that after DH came home and life was so happy, I started putting the weight back on... And it came on different than ever before. More in the midriff area that used to be... Had my surgery in August and now am back down to where I was then and am so happy not to have that big roll of fat to contend with anymore... I have a long ways to go yet, but my ultimate goal is to get my legs done.... They are my problem area... Bubbles of fat at the top of my inner thighs... I hate those so much... If I was you I would go for it... If you qualify for insurance I'd take advantage of it ASAP...... You can do more later when you get the money together.. Other things aren't usually covered by insurance anyway from my experience... Good luck.. Julie

Hi there, sorry to hear about your problem.. I see you posted this thread over a week ago and no one responded.. I think it's a good idea to check into one of the sights for age specific or weight specific groups. Just read some of the ones that have lost of posts and pages and find one with people who sound nice to you.. I did that and have found a good one... It's sometimes hard to start a new one... Just find one and jump in and introduce yourself... You'll be amazed at how friendly and willing to help people are... Now that I've been at this for a while I usually only go to a couple threads where I have found a home... Try it out... I hope your problem is better by this time.. Next you will get introduces to constipation.. That's the one I hate!!! Take care and best of luck on your journey...

Morning...............nownew snow over the night.. That's a good thing. DH is worn out from shoveling snow... He not only does ours, but our businesses, my mother's, and our daughter's.... Lots of work for a man of 61..... I slept in my bed all night, but my back did ache part of the time.. I think I just have to get used to sleeping flat again.. It's been so long in the recliner... My incision still stretches when I lay flat... but I made it and I did sleep..... a bit fitfully, but I did sleep.. Will have to be happy with little steps I think... Well, DH just went to get my sleeping baby....... I better go get dressed and get ready for her.. Her mother said she was up at 3:30 and ready to play... Mommy was crabby this morning.... She is one of those who really need their sleep and being a single mom means she doesn't always get it... Thank goodness the weekend is almost here... she can nap tomorrow.... Take care all and stay safe in all this odd weather we are having.. Julie

Thanks Charlene.......... no, we don't have any damage at our house or in our town, just the boil ban, but there are lots who do just 40 miles away... in more that one direction... The floods are state-wide due to the huge snow accumulations we had this winter.. The Missouri River hasn't flooded here in ND since before I was born... Thats' a while ago.... I guess we'll make it through just like all the other places that have endured natural disasters.. We are used to blizzards and tornados,............. don't care to live through a hurricane... Hope you don't have to either... OMH, Long, 18 inches is a pile... Hope you don't have to go out in it for awhile... How long will it last this time of year? It melts fast there doesn't it? I did get my new bed up yesterday after the part came in... And I slept in my bed last night!!!! It's going to be an adjustment as it has been a long time.. I made it to 4:30 and then had to get up to my chair... I will keep adjusting until I find the right spot for me... Phyl, what number do you like???? since I'm heavier I need a lower number.... I'm glad to be able to crawl in again even if it isn't for all night yet... I'll get there..... just like the weight loss.... Check in later this evening.. Julie

Hi everybody, it sure is quiet on here. I guess no one has much to report.. It's very quiet and subdued here with our bad weather.. Still snowing and flooding.. We don't have flood water to worry about, but we do have water problems.. something about the intake from the river and not getting the proper treatment, so we are on a boil ban... Must boil all water for internal use.......... What a pain... I do have some bottled on hand, but must boil to cook and do dishes... They say we could be doing this for 2 weeks or more.. Hope they are wrong about that .. It will get old, fast... And there is no distilled or bottled water to be found right now, what with the flooding in Bismarck and all.. I'm sure the stocks will be replenished soon... I haven't been out of the house since Sunday.. My baby is here and keeps us from gettng too bored.. Hope everyone is fine and just taking a breather while Janet and Apples are away... TaTa..... Julie

Well, it sounds like you have a plan.. You need to get things where you can understand them and hopefully things will fall into place for you.. good luck.. things will work out.... just keep the faith and keep working forward...

Evening, hope everyone is safe and warm.. Our blizzard is still raging.. My granddaughter didn't make it today.......lots of people off work and no school.. roads closed from snow banks and flooding.. It's a real mess around here. But with a day to myself I got a great deal accomplished... My house is clean for the most part, the laundry and dishes are done, I walked a half a mile in my basement, my paperwork is all caught up, my Easter decorations are in place, supper is made and I was all ready to sit and watch some TV.................and then the president had to have a news conference... So here I am with you guys... Sharons, I can imagine that this arguing is about to make you crazy.. I've never been divorced, but am in the middle of a family fued and that is so difficult... You take care of yourself and don't let anyone take advantage of you... You are very important and you need to remember that in all things... Well, time for NCIS, so will talk to you all later.... Julie

Hey OKLABUBBA, sorry you are having such a rough time.. But I would definitley get a different doctor.. There have to be lots of qualified docs in your area.. No one should have to put up with being mistreated by their doctor.... I have such great care that it's hard for me to believe this happens to others.. Hope you find the right person and that your weight loss gets a good kick.... Best of luck to you... Julie

Hey Seattle, How are you doing? Has your doctor come up with a plan for you yet? Hope you are hanging in there.. It's so hard when we get discouraged.. I've been there and it's just no fun at all.... Take care and let us know how you are doing.....

Hey Wanna, how are things going these days? Are you back on your feet and back to a normal routine? I had a full incision so it took me longer to get there, but I finally made it after 3-4 months... Was a little rough some days, but my husband was great and I don't work outside my home.. Anyway, hope you are better and losing steadily.... You'll be changing clothes sizes before you know it... Take care.......... Julie

I'm very sorry you feel this way... Not being in your shoes I'm sure I see things differntly.. I did go and re-read all the posts including my own, and lots of them have had positive results with weight loss and with getting pregnant.. None of this is easy, with or without PCOS.... I started at 387 and that's a big obstacle to overcome at my age.. But I have to do it one pound at a time... I'm very pleased that it is going well for me, but not without my problems... I've had my share both before and after the surgery.. But I keep on trying becasue I'm not a failure until I give up entirely.. When did you get banded? Do you have any children now? How old are you? What does your doctor say about all of this? They must have been positive about things or you wouldn't have been approved for surgery... I sure hope you can get out of this down mood and let the band work for you.... It takes time to find the "sweet spot", as it is called. I still haven't found it.. I have 8 cc's in my 14 cc band. I go for another fill next Monday.. I'm hoping that will be the one that does the trick for me. But if not, I'll have to keep trying.. The alternative is to give up and I refuse to do that.... Please try to keep your chin up and let me know if I can help you in some way.. Best wishes to you....

My circumstances aren't really the same as you.. I'm 5'9", ahve lost 82 pounds, but still weigh 305, and don't have PCOS....but my daughter does... When did you have surgery? What stage of this are you in? There is a great thread out there with lots of posts about the band and PCOS .... You may get some help there.. I wish you good luck... http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-anyone-help-90236