SweetP818
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I hope someone can relate to my situation. I was banded on 11/19/08. I did ok on the pre-op diet until Thanksgiving hit. My doctor said only liquids 2 weeks after surgery as well. I ate a few bites of things I like at Thanksgiving. When I went back for a 2 week check-up, I was chastised for eating scrambled eggs 2 days early. (I didn't dare tell what I had at Thanksgiving!) Anyway,I felt beat down and defeated. Then Christmas came. My total weight loss HAD been 28 lbs. I have gained 7 back and am most disgusted. I've only had 1 fill. I am now at 4.8 cc's, but I don't know the size of my band. I am eating way too much and falling into old habits. How do I start over? I was getting so many nice compliments and it felt so good. Why can't I cling to that and say "no" to food? I have 2 close friends who have been banded. One says I am being too hard on myself and one that reminds me of the "rules of the box". I had no idea that this surgery would be such an emotional roller coaster.:biggrin:
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Scared/Nervous-Second guessing myself
SweetP818 replied to kteggers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did the very same thing! I was in the pre op room getting IV and the whole prep thing and I kept thinking--it's still not too late to back out! I didn't and am happy that I didn't. I have lost 27 lbs so far. I've been stuck at the same weight for 3 weeks now, but I have another fill scheduled the 22nd. I'm hoping for more restriction because I still feel like I eat too much. Stay in there and we'll make it! -
Stayed home from work today. Slept most of the day. Yesterday was horrific! My husband's family always gets together on Sundays after church for dinner. We have the usual southern dinner--fried chicken, creamed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, deer ribs, etc. Well, I ate like a horse!!! I was so mad at myself. I came home and put ankle weights on and walked till my ankles hurt! I got really down. I can't understand what's in my pysche that I just have to eat, eat, eat! I wasn't that hungry. It just tasted good. I escape the world by sleeping so that's what I did today. I haven't done too bad today. Hope you are doing better than I am! Stay strong!
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No, WE did not make a mistake! We are going to do this! Well, the 5 day pouch test lasted until tonight! I was really hungry so I had a sandwich. I still stayed within my calorie range so maybe the scales will be kind in the morning. Can't wait till the next fill. I'm ready to eat a little bit and be full. Past my bedtime so I'd better go. Got work tomorrow. Hope you have a great day tomorrow. write soon.
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No, WE did not make a mistake! We are going to do this! Well, the 5 day pouch test lasted until tonight! I was really hungry so I had a sandwich. I still stayed within my calorie range so maybe the scales will be kind in the morning. Can't wait till the next fill. I'm ready to eat a little bit and be full. Past my bedtime so I'd better go. Got work tomorrow. Hope you have a great day tomorrow. write soon.
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I don't have a magic answer, but my heart reaches out to you. I, like you, have always wanted to be small. I have always been the "big" one. I was actually a cheerleader in high school weighing in at 145, but my nickname was still "Fat Pat". I got so sick of that. And now at 202, after losing 24 lbs, I wonder what they would say if they saw me today? I'm sure they wouldn't believe that I've lost any! I've only had 1 fill and I'm able to eat way too much. I wish I could say words that could help. Would it be possible to see a different doctor? There are 2 doctors in the office where I go, husband and wife. It's amazing how different they are. I'd like to keep in touch. Where do you live, etc? I am in Arkansas, work at a bank, husband, 2 grown children, 1 grandson. Maybe we can keep each other by talking.:thumbup:
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Hello, I'm still trying to figure out things on this website. I love reading about other folk's successes. I was banded on 11/19/08. Started out at 226 and I'm down to 202. I had reached 198, but the holidays hit! I have been easier on myself since I've read of other's battles. I started the 5-day pouch test today, so maybe I can lose the extra weight. I've had 1 fill and another scheduled for 1/22. I guess the thing that has surprised me the most is the emotional roller coaster this surgery has caused. One day I'm on top of the world and the next I'm wondering why in the heck I did this! But I look in the mirror or put on a sweater I haven't been able to wear in years and it's all worthwhile. Thanks for asking me to be a friend. I'd love to have someone to talk to. I have 4 friends in my church who have had lap band also. We actually have enough to have our own support meetings! Better go. Got a few chores to do before bedtime.:thumbup:
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drinking during meals
SweetP818 replied to looserwannabe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know where you are! I'm there, too. Banded on 11/19/08. Eating way too much. Scared silly that I have stretched or messed something up. I seem to try to "push" the limit every day. Crazy, I know.:biggrin: -
Hello, I have made my first visit to the lap band surgeon and am waiting on insurance approval. Most of the folks who have the same insurance have gotten approved so I'm confident I will be too. I have decided to get an early start and begin the pre op diet tomorrow. I have been an overeater all my life so wish me strength and courage!:thumbup::scared2:
