Yes, it's been quite a while!

[sherilynn 1]

Hey all,

It's been a couple of months since I've posted on here. Not that I'm not loving my band - I still do, wouldn't trade it for anything. I think like everything - it got monotonous. I'm on my bazillionth fill. Last one just two weeks ago. I have the 'large' band - so I've got a ton of fill. My last, like all adjustments are done under fluro. The band is supposed to be positioned like a 'backspace'. Mine is now positioned like a 'dash'. Doc said I could certainly 'live' with it, but I may want to consider repositioning surgery! We'll talk more on the 15th of May when I have my post adjustment 1 month check up. My weightloss has been slow - very slow. Docs have said that I don’t have the gag reflex that most folks have - so I don’t get that 'full feeling' like others will. Though - this last fill had me feeling full to the throat - and I thought - cool…so THIS is what I'm supposed to feel like? That sensation soon went away. I'm still having days of feeling restriction, not so much, and none at all. Lol I gurgle a lot more/often now. Woke up this a.m. gurgling, not quite sure why - since I hadn't eaten in 12 hours. Could it be my own saliva? I just don't know. I also have a very sore throat, which had me scared that I now have acid reflux. However - I've had reflux and it feels nothing like 'this' does. I'm thinking/hoping it's just seasonal allergies.

Gee - I sound like a whiner, don't I? I'm sorry. I'm not really feeling discouraged - maybe just sidetracked. I wouldn't trade my band for anything. I'm on such little medication now for my diabetes - I've got an entirely different wardrobe than I did a year ago (Still not quite one year since my first adjustment last May). I feel great, and I am told almost daily I look great. I think I've FINALLY come back here today to post, because this band position issue has me horrified. I don’t attend support groups 'live'. You folks are all that I've ever turned to. All I've felt I've ever needed in my support.

Ok…now please - anyone…encourage me!! I've also posted my Pre Surgery picture, as well as a picture from last weekend. If anyone could resize for me, it would be terrific.

[dburns2bbs 0]

Hi Sherilynn,

I am new to the group and think you look great! You have a smile on your face so you must be happy with your progress at some level.

I have only had one fill since my surgery was just 8 weeks ago. So I don't have much to go on.

If you have doubts, maybe get a second opinion from another doc.

How much have you lost?

Deb

[Sandy Beach 4]

You look great...I love the new haircut.

[sherilynn 1]

I'm down about 60-ish. I NEVER weigh myself. I had gotten addicted to the scale and was making myself crazy. I KNOW 60 pounds is ALOT. It's fabulous!

I think the issue of my band being out of place is the big concern, that has brought me back to the board.