Hey February 2010 Bandsters!

[momoftwingirls05 0]

1. Surgery date? Feb. 4, 2010

#2. State you live in? TX

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr. Joseph Cribbins

#4. Insurance or self pay? Insurance

#5. Age and height 5ft 8 inch, 305

#6. Current weight and goal weight? 280 170

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? Health reasons, high blood pressure, and want to be healthy to be able to do things with my children.

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? yes from family and friends.

#8. Concerns and questions? A few, but I think I know some, but not all.

.......................and anything else you would like to add! Its going to be a long journey, but I know I can do it.

[wickedredhead09 0]

Hey all!!!!

Just thought I would drop by and say hiyas and give you all an update.

I was banded on Feb 18th and since then I am down 14 Lbs! I am loving it... I may be losing a bit slower but i really dont mind ANY loss is a LOSS!!!! I am so happy I took this leap and decided to take my life back under control. I have energy and I FEEL healthier. I am eating solids and LOVING it. I am not really measuring EVERYTHING, but eating until I feel satisfied, that feeling changes from meal to meal.

I go for my first fill on the 31st and can't wait to get even just the tiniest bit of restriction because I can tell ya the hungry monster is banging on my door more often then I'd like.

Since my surgery I haven't had a single craving its amazing. Pre-band I would just sit and eat a bag of chips and salsa for haha's I would eat a whole pint of Ben & Jerry's i would CRAVE sweet and then salty and then back to sweet. So far I haven't had ANY of this.... Crunchy I have craved but nothing specific just SOMEthing crunchy.

My PMDD is under control with out any hormones in my body it is AMAZING.

I Never imagined I could ever be this happy in my life and here it is. Almost as if the band was that one last puzzle piece.

Crazy Huh?

Hope everyone is doing well!!!

Talk to you all soon!

Much <3 Erin

[CynthiaMTR 2]

Hello All, Finally added a ticker...tomorrow will be 1 month after my surgery. From beginning till now i am down about 14 pounds. Havent been below 200 in over 7 years so im excited. 2 more weeks of full liquids and then onto soft foods. Well see how this journey continues. Hope everyone is doing well.

[ladykcusa 1]

Cynthia - Congratulations on being under 200. You are doing so well. Keep up the great work.

Joyce

[miss_seeann 0]

Hi everybody!

I am now down 40 lbs. and that is so great since my surgery was Feb. 9, but now I am have serious chocolate cravings. All of a sudden I get moody (almost PMS like) then the chocolate cravings come in. I have eaten chocolate during these cravings and I feel out of control. I don't want to stop losing, but I feel I may be resorting to old habits. I am scared I am going to fail. I keep telling myself that today I will be good, no sweets or anything on the naughty list, :blush:but out of nowhere I find myself eating things I shouldn't.

My goal is one day at a time, try to go back and eat like the dr. told me. Proteins first, then veggies and fruits, then carbs last. I don't want to gain back weight and it looks like from the postings that I'm not the only one! People keep saying how strong willed I am not to go off track, but I am not.

Maybe I am having a bad week, since I am starting more regular food maybe I am just trying all the things I've been missing. I hope I can move forward through this, Thank You all for your support!

[Northern Mist 2]

I got my first fill on Wednesday - it was a breeze. They gave me a shot to numb the area and then gave me my fill. Surgeon was on vaca so the nurse did it and it didn't take too long for her to find the port - thank goodness!

I was told to eat all types/textures of foods so they would know if I had any restriction or not when the time came for my first fill. I told them I was eating all meats, fruits, all veggies, Pasta, bread, etc...and 1 1/2 to 2 cups a meal and was HUNGRY 3-4 hours later! What I have lost is pure will power....not restriction.

They gave me 2cc's - the max they give at the first fill. I was on Clear Liquids Wednesday, full liquids yesterday and can start on soft foods today - Yay! Soup for lunch!

I am down to 263 pounds from 289 - I'm on my way!

[beachbum112 0]

I got my first fill last Friday and I've lost 3.5 this week!! I'm so excited this is finally happening!

[ladykcusa 1]

Way to go BeachBum

[kathyNH 0]

Hi All!!!

Just touching base. Was banded 2/9/10

finally got my first fill on 3/25/10, 3ccs

I have already lost the 4lbs I gained after surgery!! the past couple of weeks I could eat like normal

Not sure I am feeling restricting yet. I get to start solids today so this will be a trial and error thing. Hope not too many errors though!

[Northern Mist 2]

Good luck Kathy - I'm in the same boat. I ate a couple bites of fried potatoes and chicken last night and chewed like crazy...everything went down fine. I did feel fuller, quicker though - my next fill isn't for a month......I hope I have some kind of restriction. A month is a long time to not have restriction For the most part I'm pretty good but I have those days were I know I ate too much or I grazed and shouldn't have. I haven't gained but it's always knocking on my door!

[ladykcusa 1]

Kathy & Mist - I still have another week before my first fill. This is an interesting, challenging journey.

We can and will be as successful as so many others that we see on this site.

Good luck, ladies.

Joyce

[aniceto06 0]

Are you having surgery in February? Lets start a thread and keep in touch!

Answer the questions you are comfortable with and we will get to know eachother a little better.

#1. Surgery date? Feb. 22, 2010

#2. State you live in? IL

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center?Chicago IL

#4. Insurance or self pay? Insurance

#5. Age and height 33 5'2

#6. Current weight and goal weight? high 325 surgery 300 now 290

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? fight weight all my life

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? yes

#8. Concerns and questions?

.......................and anything else you would like to add!

We all know this is going to be a long road and we will all handle things differently so let's be there for eachother and make this journey a little easier!

[ladykcusa 1]

Welcome - aniceto06. Lots of info on these boards. Join in.

My surgery was the same day as yours. How are you doing?

[dulcemelis 0]

Hang in there, 40lbs is so AWESOME!! I'm only down 24 so you are already way ahead:-) I'm thinking its normal to still get cravings and all that since the band can't cure those things. Your doc gave you great advice and I wouldn't worry too much.

[panfisher 0]

Hello all

Got my first fill 3/25 I feel a little restriction. I'm going to need another fill that is for sure. Wish I could have another fill right now, but my doctor makes you wait 2 weeks between fills. I have lost 76 lbs since starting this journey. I love how much energy I have now. Yesterday my day off I walked 2.5 miles then did 4 hours of yard work. This time last year I couldn't walk a 1/4 mile without seating done and resting. Everybody keep up the good work.

Edited March 30, 2010 by panfisher
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