Lapband LaLa

Wow...I was on liquids for three days before surgery so by the time I got to the surgery table I was asking for flavored anesthesia. I asked for cheese flavored! Had everyone on the floor! Your last meal was awesome!

Wow...I did not think of that! That will be great when I have to return to mushies after a fill! Thanks for the heads up!

I have tried on EVERYTHING in my closet. I have a wonderful dilemma....NOTHING FITS! :thumbup: All my dresses hang funny, my jeans are baggy and my shirts are falling off the shoulders! I have had to buy new underwear and bras to boot. Right now they just have to make due because I am not buying many clothes only to wear them for a few weeks then get more. The thrift shops are good and I have been hitting those up and I have a friend who is size 16 that has given me a lot of things to tide me over. I am taking all the TOO BIG stuff to the consignment shop so I can finance my new wardrobe! I have dropped another five pounds for a grand total of 65 pounds in 16 weeks! I added weights to my exercise routine this week and I am sure my body will sculpt up pretty nicely as long as I keep it up. But who wants to turn back now! By Christmas I could be in UNDERLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yikes: Life is good. I am at my sweet spot and everyday I have people seeing what wonderful results I have accomplished. Yes...I ACCOMPLISHED....don't let anyone tell you this is the easy way out. It is NOT. I do what I am suppose to...eat right and exercise. I just have a tool that assists me in the process. Easy way out my foot!!!!!!! I have a very supportive sister who I adore. I am almost at her weight and I think it's freaked her out a bit. She's not the jealous type but in about four more pounds I am going to be her weight and I think that makes her a little sad. You see...I was ALWAYS the heaviest sister. I can hear it in her voice but she still is so supportive, loving and kind. It was just sad to hear that little twinge in her voice when I told her I am down to 215. I feel good...I feel like shouting it from the roofs. There is a little pep to my step and a sway in the hips. This caterpillar is developing her wings and will be breaking out of her cocoon soon! I am BLESSED ya'll..... BLESSED!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was sick the first night but after that I slept! AND SLEPT AND SLEPT! I would be in mid-sentence with my husband and fall asleep! It was not rough for me. I just saw it as my body healing so I just let it happen. Your body just has to adjust. Hang in there!

If one thing is a recurring theme about the band is that .... everyone is has a different story. I am at my sweet spot. I can eat about a cup of food, sometimes less, then be full between meals. I have 5.9cc's in my band and was stuck just once. The crazy thing about getting stuck for the first time is you don't know if you are stuck or if you are overfilled. I thought I was overfilled because I had just had a fill. It sounds like you are doing good. Maybe try adding a new exercise each week to freak out your body a bit. I wish you joy!

Wow! What a journey for you. I know you are frustrated. You will get there! Hold on mama, your day is coming!

How amazing is this new body of mine? I lost an additional 5 pounds this past week. I am moving like never before, enjoying my new body and the new clothes that come with it! I am sleeping better, walking better, and breathing better!:smile2: I currently have 5.9cc's in my band. I am at my sweet spot! I just can't say it enough.....I am one happy lady. I have to say the emotional part has been a journey as well. Some days I feel invincible, others a bit scared. As I am shedding these pounds other things come up that I have to tackle.:crying: But I am taking it one day at a time and that's fine by me. I seem to have the most trouble with breakfast. I tend to be tight in the mornings. It was suggested to drink some warm tea 30 minutes before breakfast. I do that sometimes, other times I just eat what I can then move forward. I am starting to wonder if I will have a lot of loose skin. I seem to be dropping so fast. I exercise five days a week but I really need to add weights. I just hate that part. I could do cardio all day. I do like my Wii Fit so I am trying to include that in my workouts at least twice a week to start. Boy were my thighs sore that first workout! Whew! As far as I am concerned that Wii was a good investment toward my health. (wonder if you could write that off toward health expenses!) All in all, I am still happy and wish I would have done this sooner!

How about some old fashioned prune juice. Or some myralax. It's tasteless and you can put it in something to drink.

I appreciate the honest and open post. That could not have been easy for you. I think people really need to see that the band is a journey and not a magically solution. Before I got the band I use to think, well....I don't really have a problem with food. I can lose all this and just tough it out. But after the band life is different and things come up that I did not know about myself. I am a little over 3 months post-op. I have followed the rules to a perfect "T". I have lost 60lbs as of today. But I fear that one day a demon will pop up that I am not ready to deal with. That's the day the true test will come into play. The holiday's scare me a bit since I do the cooking....I can see that monster rearing it's ugly head. I thank you, thank you, thank you, for your post and I wish you much joy and love in your life!

What a wonderful day for you! I am happy for you. Feels good to jog. I have built up myself and everytime I get off that treadmill I feel WONDERFUL. It's great to really feel your body move and getting stronger. I am at 5.9cc's and was stuck once. Never want that to happen again. I am also suprised you could eat cheese and raspberries. I am only allowed liquids the day of and the day after a fill, then two days of soft foods. Keep up the good work. I am so proud of you!

I never lose during that week....*SIGH* but that's ok. I usually make it up the next week. It's a part of being a woman....but hey, we get to play dress up too so I won't complain.

Isn't exercise great! I never knew I would like it so much. I belly dance, do water aerobics, treadmill and eliptical. I am having a ball and the benefit is 56lbs gone in 3 months. I am very happy. Keep up the good work! you are doing wonderful!

Oh boy...I had that happen a week ago. It hurts! Don't want it to ever happen again. I am at 5.9cc's now. So happy to hear you are feeling better now!

I know it can be frustrating. I just got another fill yesterday and so I am on liquids/pureed foods. Soups it is but it's better to do it correctly than to get stuck on something....ask me how I know! (smile) I hiccup....always five times after eating. giggle. I wish you joy!

I haven't had your experience with how much I have lost so far. I was banded May 21st and have dropped over 50lbs. However....I am with you so much when it comes to wanting this weight gone. I am so happy I decided to have this done. Wish I would have done it a long time ago. It's a new world and I am excited to explore it as a normal sized person! I wish you much joy in your life.

It was drilled into my brain by my nutritionist and my doctor to not drink my calories. After a while your body will think it's starving and will just store any fat that it can if you keep it up with low calorie intake. Every doctor gives different advise, so that's just my thoughts on it.

Congrats...keep up the good work. It's a journey, enjoy it!

No I don't think so. Everyone is different though. Depends on what is comfy for you and your body.

It's good to vent! It's good to see things written down too. Maybe if you read your post a few times it will trip something in you. I have faith in you and I care about your health. You can do it. Exercise can be fun too! Take a belly dancing class, water aerobics, zumba. See it as some "YOU" time, because "YOU" deserve it.

Hey Jim....so happy for you! Keep up the good work....the grass is greener over here....KY BLUEGRASS as a matter of fact!

Today I went in for a refill. Last week we took out the .5 we put in for my 2nd fill. The nurse thinks I was stuck and not overfilled. So to calm my nerves, we put back in .4 instead of .5 (HA!) Yes that's funny! Just one point of a cc but hey if you felt was I felt....you would be leary too!:eek: I have been finding out more and more things about my new body recently. It's a happy feeling but quite the adjustment.:laugh: I got whistled at a week ago and did not know what to think! I just froze and thought....was that for me? I also have bouts of sadness. Not really sure why. Sometimes I get sad when I am bored because that is when I'd snack. I don't have cravings or the the urge to snack so there is a little emptiness there. Funny....never knew that about myself.:confused: I wore heels twice this week and was amazed at how good they made me feel. They don't really hurt my feet right now so I was enjoying the fact that I could celebrate being a girl with the beautiful new shoes I rewarded myself with.:tongue: I have not lost any weight this week. Not a big issue for me. Hormones, ladies.....hormones!:laugh: I have worked up to jogging at intervals on my treadmill. Five minutes of jogging - five minutes of walking fast on an incline for a total of 40 minutes now. I am so proud of myself.:thumbup: I love my belly dancing classes and my water aerobics as well. Next...ZUMBA! I am also looking forward to working out with my Wii Fit. I set that up this past weekend.:biggrin: Yes...life is good and this sure is a journey. But it's a journey that I was ready for. You just can't jump into the band and expect it to be your saving grace. You have to be ready for it in the mind, heart and soul. I am....and it's paying off. I am so VERY BLESSED!

Today I went in for a refill. Last week we took out the .5 we put in for my 2nd fill. The nurse thinks I was stuck and not overfilled. So to calm my nerves, we put back in .4 instead of .5 (HA!) Yes that's funny! Just one point of a cc but hey if you felt was I felt....you would be leary too!:eek: I have been finding out more and more things about my new body recently. It's a happy feeling but quite the adjustment.:thumbup: I got whistled at a week ago and did not know what to think! I just froze and thought....was that for me? I also have bouts of sadness. Not really sure why. Sometimes I get sad when I am bored because that is when I'd snack. I don't have cravings or the the urge to snack so there is a little emptiness there. Funny....never knew that about myself.:sneaky: I wore heels twice this week and was amazed at how good they made me feel. They don't really hurt my feet right now so I was enjoying the fact that I could celebrate being a girl with the beautiful new shoes I rewarded myself with.:tongue: I have not lost any weight this week. Not a big issue for me. Hormones, ladies.....hormones!:sad: I have worked up to jogging at intervals on my treadmill. Five minutes of jogging - five minutes of walking fast on an incline for a total of 40 minutes now. I am so proud of myself.:thumbup: I love my belly dancing classes and my water aerobics as well. Next...ZUMBA! I am also looking forward to working out with my Wii Fit. I set that up this past weekend.:biggrin: Yes...life is good and this sure is a journey. But it's a journey that I was ready for. You just can't jump into the band and expect it to be your saving grace. You have to be ready for it in the mind, heart and soul. I am....and it's paying off. I am so VERY BLESSED!