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So, I saw Dr. K, she ordered me up an Esphogram since I am not 1 year out from Lap Band and she gave me a fill. I weighed in at 187 but it was 4PM and I had had lunch and I was fully clothed. I was 186 that morning.  

She gave me the .4cc which brought me to an even 10cc. I thought I was at 9, but, I was 9.6 before the fill. We chatted for a bit, I also told her I had met with the Nutrionist before seeing her.  She is pleased with my progress, called me skinny and said I look like I did post-RNY.  Which is good bc thats where I am weight wise. I told her I'd like to get to 175 and then 150. She said "do it".  Just like that, do it.  So, I think I will.

After the fill, I did the customary drinking of several shot glasses of cold water and I kept burping up water. I've never had this happen before, but, I was TOO TIGHT.  I got the nurse, he asked me if I'd like to wait a day and then come back in and they can remove some if necessary or if I'd like it removed now.  I said NOW. SO, they removed .3cc and I am at 9.7cc/14cc band.  I again did my shots of water and all was good.

 

Seeing Dr. K tomorrow and the nutrionist.  Looking forward to chatting about my progress and all the belching.  Not thrilled my appt is at 3:50PM which means the scale will be inaccurate but SO WHAT! 

 1 year ago tomorrow, I got my Lap Band (BOB ->Band over Bypass) and I couldn’t be happier with my decision to have a BOB as well as my success. And, this August, I will be 10 years out from my RNY.  I couldn't be happier with my appearance, my weight, my health, my exercise routine and also my eating habits.  When I had the RNY in August of 2002, I was 305.  I got down to 183 in a year.  After several Plastic Surgeries (Lower Body Lift & Lipo 5/04, Arm Lift 3/06 and Boob Lift and Reduction 3/06) I was 175 but settled on 183-189 as I think this was "normal". At this weight, I was a size 10/12 (I/m 5’5).  

 

I am happy to report that today, 1 year after the BOB, I am at 186.  I have lost all the weight I regained and hit my 1^st Band goal. I saved all my old clothes (10/12s) bc I knew I’d eventually get back there. I am so glad I did.   

 

While I have always prided myself on being knowledable about WLS, sometimes even a know it all, I thought this BOB would have been easier. I knew the weight wouldn’t fly off like the RNY but, I thought the weight loss would have been more consistent but now know it really is like “a diet” where I can eat WHATEVER I want in smaller portions.  Like when I had my RNY, I gave up bread, soda and juice. I still drink wine, a lot of of it actually.  But, before, I also drank a lot of cocktails and I am no longer than person.  After blacking out many times after the RNY and being what I considered a borderline “alcoholic”, I am no longer. I also credit a lot of these overindulgences (clothes, shopping, alcohol, men) to leaving my husband after RNY and going through a divorce.  

 

At age 41, I am happy.  What has been especially hard this last year was that I was laid off in October and I still managed to lose weight, maintain an exercise routine and stay focused. Today I am again employed and I am walking home from work daily, 4.2 miles from Astoria Queens to NYC over the 59^th Street/Queensboro bridge.  I waked the past 2 days in 95 degree heat so if I can do it now, this summer should be cake.

 

I see my surgeon on Monday for my 1 year anniversary. I am anxious to see her as I haven’t’ since April. I have 8cc in my 14cc band and I am going to ask for a little fill of maybe .5cc.  Now that I am at goal, my new goal is 175 then 150.  But more importantly, I’d like to remain healthy and complication free.  While I do love the band, I also loved the RNY at a year out. Never did I know it would fail me. I looked back at my profile and and found my 8/2003 post about being 1 year out from RNY.  Here is what I wrote:

8-15-03 (ANIVERSARY) HAPPY ANIVERSARY TO ME, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME, HAPPY ANIVERSAY TO ME, HAPPY ANIVERSARY TO ME! 1 year ago today @ 8am in the morning at LenoxHillHospital in NYC, I underwent my Gastric Bypass, WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN! Well, 365 days later, I am 118lbs thinner (305/187/150) and resting at a comfortable 187lbs. I am a size 14 (without the W) and lost 100's of inches (my only regret from being pre-op was never taking my measurements)! There are so many things I can do know that I hadn't been able to do for MANY years. I can run/jog, walk (miles w/out getting tired), climb stairs w/out getting winded, buy clothes in ANY STORE IN THE UNIVERSE (Opps, that’s not true, I can't shop at LANE (FRICKIN) BRYANT anymore), walk 2.5 miles to work like its a trip around the block, I don't crave sleep anymore other than when I am tired, I crave working out and get a boost from it, I take up only one seat on the bus or subway, my cholesterol has dropped from 190 to 140, my legs don't rub together anymore and I am not forever chaffed....The list goes on and on. First, I want to THANK my Hubby, Mom & Sister for all their Support. My sister took care of me in the hospital last year (she's a nurse so, it was second nature to her) and also to De Leitman who is the MOST GIFTED SURGEON IN THE WORLD! His skill and Humility are unparalleled. I also want to send a SPECIAL THANKS to Berta, Gabby, Wendy, Joyce, Janice, Paula M (My WLS IDOL), Michele, my local WLS support staff....Also, Maureen Ryan, Kim T, Leigh (Ladybug), Lee Ann K, Nancy (my angelette), there are so many, if I have forgotten you, pls FORGIVE me....Thank u all for supporting me and sending me emails. I have tried to KEEP IT REAL all year and I am sorry if some of you were offended by my honesty. This surgery is about becoming the real you and I wasn't going to tone myself down and be someone I'm not for the sake of someone else! Thanks to you all, especially this website for serving up a daily dose of reality and more friends than a gal could ask for! Here to tomorrow and everyday after that. I have 37 more Lbs to go to hit my personal goal, will I make it, time will only tell, but, I am proud of where I am, not ashamed of where I came from and optimistic of where I am going!

 I've been walking home from Queens to Manhattan several days a week, over the 59th street bridge.  The total trip is like like 4.1 miles and takes about 1:20 hrs.  I plan on keeping this up till it gets really hot and humid.  Its great exercise and I am happy for the chance to do it.  I'm down to 187.

So, I got a new job. I start Tueaday.  Not my "dream" job per se, or even what I am worth, but, enough to keep me in NYC and gain some new skills and possibly sharpen some that may need sharpening after 8 mos of unemployment.  Plus, if I am lucky, maybe meet a doctor husband/boyfriend.  LOL.  I bought "some" clothes as I've worked from home the last 1.5 yrs and then the 8 mos layoff but now, at a sixe 10/12 I am very THANKFUL I saved all my "too small" stuff from the last RNY.