gellyandjd
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You know, I don't really have an initial goal. My Doc wants me to loose about 100 lbs but Its not really about the weight for me... I just want to be able to fit into a size Med/Large and be healthy. Im so done with these 3x's and 24/26's. I want to shop in regular stores and pay regular price. I also want to have the energy to play with my son and be really active in his life and weighing in @ almost 300 lbs isn't gonna cut it. So I made the decision to get the band and so far so good. I haven't really encountered any problems with it.
What has been the toughest part about your journey?
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Hey Maria,
I was banded at Synchrony in Oak Brook. The liquid diet does suck but I was so scared to eat actually food that I was cool with the liquids for a while. Overall my journey is going ok, it's actually exactly how I thought it would be. The only issue I have been running into is figuring out what foods will make me sick, that's still always a surprise. Do you have your initial goal yet?
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Hey Lu... you know, I don't think the board is really active. I tried but nothing. Oh well.
So where did you get banded? I was @ West Lake hospital in Melrose Park (but I live in Chicago). So far its been pretty smooth. I really don't have any complaints (except for the stupid full liquid diet). And today I got the OK to work out...so Im super excited about that. I think Im going try the Zumba class at the Y today.
So how's your journey going?
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I have failed my band - SUPPORT GROUP
gellyandjd replied to Tabithan's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It's good to know I am not alone, I myself am realizing I have not been as focused as I should have been. I had a bad experience with a faulty scale and that really through me off. I thought I had lost 15 lbs more than I really had and that lead me to think, WOW I could eat anything. I was wrong and am now trying to get back on track. -
Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Fingers Crossed I Find a Mentor
gellyandjd posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, I am 27 years old and was banded about 6 months ago and as of now I have lost about 33lbs but I have lost motivation. I go to the gym twice a week and meet with my trainer but I am having trouble staying focused when it comes to what I eat. Chances are I need another fill and will meet with my surgeon this week to do that. However I need someone to talk with someone who knows what I am going through and won't judge me when I slip up. I have about 130lbs left to lose and I know it wont happen overnight but it's so frustrating when the scale doesn't move. keeping my fingers crossed I will find someone to talk to. :laugh: -
Hey gellyandjd - I saw your post about being self-pay & worrying that you didn't try hard enough before getting surgery. I was self-pay & I'm 100% happy and at 10 months out I'm down 120 from my high and 105 w/the band. Could I have done it on my own? Not likely. In fact, I'd lost 100 lbs before and I gained about 150 back. It's a lifelong battle and some people need extra help. The LAP-BAND? is that extra help.
I'm 24 - and I see that you're young too. Do you know what the most common thing I hear out of women on these boards? "I wish I would have done it sooner." The unfortunate truth is that while most people can lose the weight "naturally" - most will gain in all back within 5 years. It's like a 94% failure rate in long-term, permanent weight-loss. Go for it. You've done all the research. Assuming you're happy with the band as the form of WLS and you're comfortable with your surgeon - you're golden.
Best of luck to you on your journey and contact me if you ever need anything!
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Paying out of Pocket, Scared I didn't make the right decision
gellyandjd posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi everyone, I am set to have surgery in one week, and I am TERRIFIED. I have been going through this process for over a year and was rejected by my insurance 4 different times. I finally decided I would make sacrifices and pay out of pocket. I am starting to doubt myself, did I make the right decision? Could I have tried harder to lose weight other ways? I know in my heart this is right but I am still nervous. :thumbup:
