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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.I was constantly dieting, losing weight, gaining it back plus more, then feeling like a failure. Then I would start the process all over again. |
After dreaming of getting WLS since 2001, I am finally on my way! I joined OH in 2005 and that is when I first tried to get approved for a band. I was banded on August 19, 2008. I can't wait to see how this turns out. Wish me luck!
4 year update on August 16, 2012 4:25 pm
My surgery was August 19, 2008. Today, August 16, 2012, I now weigh 152 lbs. I have kept off a total of 123 lbs. I feel great. This was the best thing I could have done!
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February 25, 2010 on February 25, 2010 3:26 am
Well, I went to my surgeons office on Monday because I had gained weight. I gained 10 lbs since 10/08/10. I am so upset. I am up a pant size. I feel like a failure. He have me another fill, but I don't know how much. It seems to have helped a little bit. I just hate being on a low carb diet because it causes constipation issues with me. I was hospitalized in October because of problems with my bowels. Also, I am not working from home any longer. I work downtown now and that has caused many issues for me with my eating pattern and exercising.
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July 11, 2009 - On a losing streak
Today's weight: 176.4. I am almost down 100lbs. I can't believe it. I'm still enjoying the restriction of my 2nd fill. I went almost a year with one fill only. Anyway, it has helped a lot. All week people were asking me if I had lost more weight, so I couldn't wait to weigh in this morning at Weight Watchers. I really do love my band.
I saw a lot of drama on the board yesterday. There were several people who had a lap band, but later had a revision. I understand that every procedure doesn't work for every person. What I don't understand, is when a person who is having or has had problems with the band says that there are so many people with complications from the band, and it doesn't really work, and people shouldn't chance failure of WLS by going with the band. I think that is bull. There are more successful people than unsuccessful people with every type of surgery. Sure, things do go wrong. Sometimes the failure is due to the surgeon and follow up care provider, and sometimes (like it or not) it is the pt's fault (are a combination of these). I think that there is a small group that it has nothing to do with any of the previously mentioned, but I don't think that is the norm.
Research what you think will best fit you and go for it. Know the ins and outs, the ups and downs, and the challenges you will be faced with in the beginning, and long term. Good Luck to you and what you decide. If you have to have a revision, then you have to have one. Just do it and move on.
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July 1, 2009 - Second Fill
I went to see my surgeon today. I haven't been to his office since February. I got my second fill. He said he put in 0.4cc's. When he aspirated he only drew back about 5.8cc's. I'm a little confused about that. There should have been 6 prior to the additional 0.4.
I just learned today that I will be getting an EGD next month. No one has ever mentioned that to me before. Apparently, it is done at the one year mark. I use to work in Endo, and really am not looking forward to it. Oh well, better safe than sorry.
I had gotten down to 178, but gained 6 lbs in two days! How does that happen?!
I wonder if I will notice any difference with such a small amount of fill. I guess I'm about to find out.
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June 20, 2009 - Eating Clean
Today's wt: 182.6
I lost 3.2 lb this week. That brings my grand total weight loss to 92.4 lbs in less than a year. Not too shabby. Last Saturday I decided to eat clean as much as possible while the kids are away for the summer. It paid off. I hope it goes as well for me next week on the scales. I know that is probably unrealistic to think I will lose over 3 lbs again, but I am going to try.
It is difficult getting use to all three kids being gone. I feel pretty lonely, but I'm sure I'll adjust.  At least I have been able to focus on my weight loss 100%.
My girlfriends from high school are having a get together July 17 in Austin. Last year I would not have even considered going, but this year, I just might do it. I still have weight to lose, but I would not feel as self conscious.
I need to add new photos, but I think I will wait until I reach my 100 lb mile stone. I wonder how long that will take.
I went to the farmer's market today and bought organic lamb, farm fresh eggs, peaches and tomatoes. They had chefs there from around the community giving out samples. I was content to just take a small bite of about 3 different dishes. Didn't feel deprived at all. That is something I couldn't have done last year. I would have bought food there, or stopped and ate something on the way home. The kids and I really don't eat out much anymore. That has been the biggest change for me. The kids use to ask "where's for dinner?" since we mostly stopped and picked up our meals en route. It is more expensive eating healthier. I can't wait until June 26. A movie called Food, Inc will open in San Antonio in select theaters. It addresses how a family on a budget can stop and eat off the value menu much cheaper than it is to buy fresh produce and lean meats at the grocery store. Boy can I relate to that. It doesn't seem fair.
I think I will have the eggs and tomato with some polenta and salsa for lunch.
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My Story I started my efforts to get WLS in 2001. I was denied. Then, I tried again in 2005, and my insurance company only covered $3000. I then started the process again in 2007 with my new insurance company, BCBS IL. I met all the requirements, and they denied me. My case was turned over to Obesity Law, and I found out today, July 29, 2008, that I have been approved. Thank you Jesus!
I have lost and gained, lost and gained all through my life starting in the third grade. When I look back at my high school pictures, I was not obese. I weighed 135 lbs at 5'6" and was told how I was the fattest girl on the drill team. I was not the smallest, but I felt as big as I look now. I did not enjoy my life as a normal weight person as I thought I was huge and had little self esteem. I hope now I will be able to lose weight and keep it off.
I am a single mom of three. I have two teenage boys, and one daughter. I am from southeast Texas. I have been in San Antonio since 2005. I am a registered nurse and have worked for insurance companies since moving to San Antonio.
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