fujika 0 Posted May 3, 2008 Hi, I am 39 years old and have been struggling with my weight since about high school. Although, looking back at pictures, I wasn't really overweight until after I got married. I put on about 30lbs in the first year. I worked out every day and watched what I ate and lost most of it. Then joined the US Army and got down to 129, I was so excited and couldn't believe how good I looked and how much energy I had. About two years later I delivered a healthy 9lb boy. Unfortunatley, I was 201lbs at delivery! I suffered from toxemia and gained a lot of Water weight. I think I was so depressed being so heavy that I ate and replaced each ounce of the water weight I lost with a pound of fat! I pretty much stayed around the 200 mark for the next 12 years. I didn't even gain a whole lot during my subsequent pregnancies, 1998 - 10lb 3oz boy, and 2000 - 11lb 8oz girl! Yeah, that wasn't a typo, 11lb 8oz! Now I have been at about 245ish for about 5 years and it doesn't go away, no matter how hard I try. Two years ago I lost 50lb, working out and eating "right". I put it all back on within a year. I just can't do the yo yo anymore! My grandma died from diabetic complications 7years ago, my step dad 4 years ago, and my mom was just diagnosed with it. I have insulin resistance, so it's just a matter of time, if I don't do something! I know I can lose the weight, that's not really the issue for me, it's keeping it off. I think the band will be a great tool for me to lose and keep this weight off.:frown: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kathystrick 3 Posted May 3, 2008 Welcome to LBT! Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisabethsew 50 Posted May 3, 2008 Welcome and congratulations on getting a date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amindoug 0 Posted May 3, 2008 (edited) Hi there, Well, this journey is all new to me. I have to say I am excited, yet a bit fearful of the unknown. I was just banded on 4/30 and just looking for support to get through these (what seem to be) rough days. This gas pain is horrid. I just sent my hubby out to get the Gas-X strips (thanks to all your advice) and will just keep slowly drinking the fluids. Any other advice is appreciated....Rainy in Seattle. Edited May 4, 2008 by amindoug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brenda H 0 Posted May 4, 2008 I was banded March 31, 2008. I have done extremely well with regards to the surgery itself. However, two weeks postop I developed severe left sided abdominal pain that required a visit to the ER twice on the same weekend - - I had a large kidney stone and UTI! Never had kidney stones before; now decides it is a good time to show its ugly self! Had to have another surgery to insert a stent and cystocopy. My surgeon has decided to wait until the kidney stone is removed before he will do an adjustment. I am having surgery this week to remove the stent, laser the stone, and place another stent. But, I have to say I feel pretty good considering my lap band was only 5 weeks and I have lost 21 pounds so far!! And this without an adjustment. I am starting to eat solid food now and can really tell when I am full! Nice feeling to know you are in control! Anyway, after surgery this week to remove the stone I will be returning to my lap-band surgeon for an adjustment. To anyone thinking about this procedure, I feel it is a God-send! I am so glad I made the decision to go ahead with it. My friend is having lap-band in about 3 weeks. We had both tossed this around for a long time and finally decided it was the best way to go. Good Luck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
