- Name: Jennifer J.
- Username: jewellj1
- Location: Puyallup, WA, USA
- Member Since: 2/12/2008
- BMI: 37.8
- Post Op
- Surgery Type: Lap Band (06/12/08)
- Surgeon: Ki Hyun Oh M.D.
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Hi Jennifer...
Just wanted to say
Congratulations on
your surgery and
your wonderful
weight loss! Your
doing great.. keep
up the great work
its all worth it!!
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Almost time!
Thinking of you in
the days ahead of
your surgery. Your
going to do great
and feel great! Best
wishes for an
uneventful recovery
=)
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Hi there. I am 37 and looking forward to having my lap band surgery. I am hoping to have the surgery in May. I am awaiting insurance approval. My endoscopy is scheduled for May 28. I have 2 daughters, age 4 and 9. They are not so sure about me having surgery, but I want to set a good example for them. I am the only heavy one in my family. My first husband died when I was 23, and I have been heavy ever since. I just have not been able to get this weight off. My husband is VERY supportive. He has never known me thin! I am spicy already, I'm not sure he can handle a thin, spicier me! I have learned so much on this website already, in my journey to make an informed decision. I look forward to getting to know you guys! You are always so supportive of each other, and what a wealth of information you all are!
Third Fill - did not get it! on September 16, 2008 1:31 pm
So, went in for my fill yesterday. I have really good restriction, even have slimed and pb'd for the first time (am I real bandster now?), and the second and third and fourth time.....starting with my TOM 2 weeks ago, I have been restricted. I'm not sure I like it, but I have begun to lose a few lbs again, and I definitely don't like the painful stuck feeling! I leave on Oct. 1 to go to London to meet my new little neice, Charlotte. She will be two months old, and I cannot wait to hug and kiss on her! This will be the first that my sister and brother-in-law have seen me since beginning this journey. Anyway, Dr. Hrai decided to NOT give me a fill. Thank you Doc! I do not want to be throwing up in London!
I will be flying by myself (scary) and will be nervouse enough, without being too full. I will get a good fill when I come back.
I am trying to lose at least 5 more lbs before I go. I am having a hard time finding pants in my closet to fit! I thought this would be a good thing, but it is frustrating because when I pull something out I haven't worn in a while, it doesn't fit! I can't really afford to be going out and buying new stuff right now. Shirts I can make do, but this pants thing is a little different...usually it is pants that I can't squeeze into, or don't fit right is my problem. Well, I guess I am still having that same problem, only it is reversed! Wow!
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Second Fill on August 12, 2008 4:06 pm
I had my second fill yesterday. He gave me .5 cc's more. He was going to give me 1 cc, but said if I didn't want so much throwing up, I could go more conservative and get .5cc's. I said "what? No, no throwing up!". So, I guess I went conservative. I have lost 6 lbs in a month. Doesn't seem like much. Even my mom wanted to know if he told me how to increase what I am doing and get better results. Eating is easy, and I think I can eat too much at dinner. He told me to really concentrate on eating slow, and taking small bites. Also, I am not taking all my protein. I have one for breakfast, and that's it. He said no snacking, 3 meals, and 3 protein shakes. And all my water?? Good grief, how do I get it all in? Crystal Light has helped me get down more water. I will try more protein though. My mom bought me the same ice cream maker that Eggface uses...I have been making protein ice cream. Yum! Now THAT is an easy way to get in more protein! Sunday, I even had ice cream for breakfast!
I leave for London in one month to go and see my gorgeous new niece. I really want to have good weight loss this month. I have not seen my sister since April. I want to really surprise her with a good loss! Wish me luck this month!
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First Fill on July 15, 2008 9:55 am
Well, I had my first fill yesterday. I have a 10cc band, and he gave me 4cc's. It felt really weird. My water went down fine, but I feel like I have more gas. Before my fill, man could I burp! I know, I know...very ladylike! My daughters were thrilled, more than my husband I'll tell ya! Anyway, it made my tummy feel better. After I had my protein, I had to burp. Well, now I can't! So I feel so gassy. Sorry, TMI!
So now, I am back on liquids until tomorrow. I didn't eat before my fill, so I would weigh less. I should have though, I didn't know about the liquids for 2 days thing. Maybe I did and forgot - but, he did say that in 2 weeks I can eat anything and that I am cleared for swimming! I am so glad, we have an above ground pool and the kids have been nagging me to get in. Also, we went out on the boat this weekend and I couldn't get in. That stunk. But, now I am ALMOST back to normal (not sure if I ever really was...maybe I should say "without restriction".
Let's see what this fill does this month. I have been hungry, so hopefully I won't be as hungry. We have a family BBQ this Saturday and my mom is BBQ'ing salmon (she said she would make sure it is soft) and making deviled eggs. At least I'll be able to eat something. I know they will all be watching me. This is the first that any of my family, other than my parents, has seen me since surgery. I am worried about what to wear!
Thank the Lord for Protein! on June 22, 2008 10:10 am
So...I am feeling much better. I am down 25 lbs since I began a month ago. I had a good report/visit at the Dr's. My mom went with me. I was kind of hesitant because not only is she kind of critical, I want her approval way too much, and I have never confessed my weight to her. I know I cannot hide the fact that I am overweight, but neer wanted to verbalize just how overweight I was. So, I figured to just let 'er rip and tell her, especially since I was certain she would hear something at the Dr.'s office anyway. So, I told her what I weighed when I started (what I weighed when I actually delivered my 2nd daughter...yikes!), and what I weighed now. She was very non-judgemental and very supportive. What a relief. So, we looked at the BMI charts in the office and decided my goal weight was too low. I had initially set it at 140. I knew I would look great at 160, but wasn't sure if that was low enough. It is! So, I reset my goal (I feel much better about it), and had some really great support from my mom. AND...I got protein and vitamins added back into my diet. Never thought I would be so happy to see a protein shake again! So, with a few protein shakes under my belt, I feel like I just might live and keep on this journey!
Also, Off Topic, they right when they say you will possibly have another period after surgery. What a weird thing! I had mine 2 weeks before surgery, but had it again last week. I don't understand it, but I am so thankful for this website. I read others posts about it, so when it happened I didn't freak out. So great to be informed!!!!
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Banded and home on June 16, 2008 9:17 am
Well, I did it. I can't quite believe it. I feel like crap though. I am so tired and weak. I am on only liquids, no protein until Friday. I am trying to drink all my water, it's so hard though. It hurts to lay down, stand up, bend over...I just want to close my eyes all the time! And the gas....ugh! I have that gas pain in my left shoulder too. I keep thinking, man this is a crazy thing to do to lose weight. I know this will pass, but for now I am kind of depressed and feel crappy. I am dreaming of pizza. Just the topping. Veggie, goat cheese, garlic....mmmmm. I tried a soy latte yesterday, didn't do the drink. i did go to church though. Made it through half of it. I couldn't sit that long because of the pain in my shoulder. I see the Doc on Friday. I am just counting my days until then. I know if I had protein I'd feel better. He did say that it all went well. He fixed a heital hernia while he was in there. I took my bandages off yesterday and it looks good. I took a shower and did my hair and makeup yesterday. My mother-in-law said I am already looking different, and my husband keeps calling me skinny! Ha - I don't think you can call someone over 200 lbs skinny! But, it is a nice sentiment! Tell you what though, my butt is seriously kicked at this point.
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