A Small .25 CCs Out, Big Relief

Feb 24, 2012

I had my appointment with Dr. Acosta yesterday.  He basically confirmed that my recent troubles were brough on by my cold.  The drainage causes so much filling of the pouch, etc.  I also told him how bad my periods are....with the water retention, I suffer a band that is way too tight, and on and on.  My band can tighten up for no reason.  Dr. Acosta assured me that he wasn't worried about slip, since I am having no signs of reflux.  

After talking a bit, he decided to remove .25 CC's and also put in a request to my insurance company for a revision to the sleeve.  He is going to say the reasons for the revision are the constant fluctuation of restriction, making it very hard to have weightloss results.  So, we'll see.....I am really hoping I can get a revision.  If the answer is negative, I will keep trying and living with my band.  I am very thankful for what the band has helped me accomplish so far, I just know the sleeve would be a better option for me.  My doc has only been offering the sleeve for a little over a year now, and he was telling me that he has seen superior results.  He said that he does very few bands anymore.  

I know personally, I don't reccomend the band to people who ask me.  I am supposed to have dinner with my BF and his bosses.  (they are a couple).  The guy is very obese and they want to ask me about the Lapband.  I will tell them the pros and all of the cons.....and let them know about the sleeve and what I know about RNY.  I love promoting WLS, and I feel that someone should know all of their options and know the bad that can come with them.  

Given the options I had afforded to me when I got my Lapband, I would do it all over again.....it's been a God-send, but I know there are WLS options that are much better for me.  

Dr. Acosta was proud that I had lost weight, since seeing him last.  LOL  Unfortanately, I had lost even more, but gained it back over the holidays.  I am still weighing in at 186ish.  I plan on following a low-carb lifestyle now that I can eat better, and next week I am seeing a podiatrist about my foot.  The pain is keeping me from jogging.  I am hoping that it is something that can be fixed.  

So, all in all......I just keep swimming.  There are bumps in the road for each of us.  The trick, is to identify what you are able to fix, fix it, and get right back on track.  For doing just that, I am pretty proud of myself.  
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An Unfill..........Yep, Why Not?

Feb 03, 2012

So, I have been struggling for several months when it comes to solid protein.  I kept waiting and hoping it would get better, but it really hasn't.  when I first noticed it, I was in the beginning stages of my relationship with Enrique and trying to move to my new rent house.....I kept telling myself  life would settle back in to a routine and I could focus on eating better, etc. 

Well, life has sort of settled in to a routine.  It's clear to me that I am just not able to eat like I am supposed to.  I PB'd my Wendy's Chili yesterday at lunch.    Of course, I can still eat all of the chips, candy bars and cookies I want.  Since I am not able to eat the healthy meal I prepare for my son and BF, I turn to soup and then chips or crackers to satisfy my chewing urges.  Not good.  The PB episode yesterday was the last straw.  I don't PB often, which is good.  I never have reflux or heartburn which is even better, but not being able to eat healthy foods is NOT good. 

I am scared to get fluid taken out......I am scared to be out of control, but I have to face it, I am out of control right now.  He will probably only take a very small amount out, and that's okay with me.  If I can eat 3-4 ounces of protein in a meal and not be hungry an hour later, I will be very happy.  My appointment is on the 23rd of February. 

I will be going to El Paso.....long drive.  I will be able to take the BF this time, and we can make a fun day of it!!  Always a positive side, right?  ha ha

Aunt Flo is on her way out and she and myself did some major damage on the scale.  I am back up to 186.  I know at least a couple of pounds is water weight, but not all of it.   

I am back in the gym and glad about that, I just need to really work on my jogging again and get myself back up to where I was last August.  I was running a couple of miles on the treadmill without stopping.  Outside, I could run a mile in about 15 minutes, sometimes less.   That's not great by a lot of standards, but it kicked ass in my own standards!!  ha ha ha 

So, here is to hoping that my decision to get a small unfill is the right one.  I am not giving up....I will keep fighting my obesity all of my life!!
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