Looking for support

amysjourney · August 7, 2008

Hi guys, I am Amy, I am 28 years old from Southern Cal. I am getting married in May and I need to loose about 135 lbs. (not by then but hopefully some!) I was banded in Sep 06 and lost about 33 lbs in about 5 months. I had my fills done regularly and it got harder and harder to eat. In March of 07 I had a fill that put me over the top. I wasn't able to take pills and Water would come back up. The next day the Doc said we should totally empty it and let the swelling go down if there was any... I never went back. That night I ate something and couldn't believe how good it felt to eat and not throw up. I think I ate a smart one, I am not talking a buffet here. Just the feeling of no pain while eating was so nice! Of course since that day I have gained 30 of the 33 lbs back. For awhile I decided I wasn't going back for a fill ever again. But I am feeling now that I wasted all the time and fear I had about the surgery and I NEED to loose this weight. I made a dr appt with a new doc for a fill in June 08. This doc is much more aggressive with fills,I have a 10 band and she put in 1.5 for my 1st fill. She says most people with my band go to 3 or 3.3 so I am almost at half of what I will have! She also ordered an upper GI and everything looks good so no slip! :thumbup: I am really hoping the 2nd time around is better. I think part of this surgery that no one talks about it that it is uncomfortable to eat after you have had it, I never knew this would be the case. Even with no fill at all I cant eat some things. I guess in the end its better that way. Anyways I am looking for a buddy! THANKS!

carletonhoward · August 9, 2008

Hi Amy,

I am looking for a buddy to. I am being banded on August 18th and I am looking for support. I live in Michigan.

amysjourney · August 9, 2008

Hi, Tell me about yourself! :lol:

Amy

carletonhoward · August 10, 2008

I am 43, married with three children 24,18, and 5 yrs. I know what a contrast. I am scheduled for the lapband for August 18th. My weight is 215 and bmi is 38.1. I am looking for someone to correspond with and support each other when having down times. Lets get you ready for your wedding.

Julie