This was my first day at Kaiser - Carson's OPTIONS class.  I was very dishearted to watch their scale weigh me at almost 10lbs more than mine!  They made up weigh ourselves with our shoes on...and my shoes were heavy sandles.  I hate those sandals and can't wait for my zories to arrive from WM so the shock won't be as extreme.
Tomorrow officially starts my diet and exercise routine...have to lose at least 10% before I can see the surgeon. I am hoping that when I achieve that goal, that it will be enough for me to proceed without surgery as I have a different opinion about WLS - since I've already it.

Well, the results from my UGI is that I am too tight and the referral for an unfill has been ordered.  I find it funny that it is simply being overfilled that is causing the pain but, I guess it is. I also received a new referral for a Sleep Apnea test, which I am happy about.  I attended the OPTIONS Orientation today and will hopefully start the August 17th Track for the OPTIONS program.
I am happy that I will be unfilled, I am happy that I will not need emergency surgery (as of now) and that I will complete OPTIONS program and get another Sleep Apnea test.
I am hoping that I will get under 200 by the Options end...I may even opt out of revision surgery except to have the band removed.
I am exhausted. I am tired of dealing with my house being renovated, it is so darn stressful. I have to go back to basics to get rid of this weight. Regardless of what others may say, it is calories in and quality of calories in, and calories out.  I have to get off the couch and driver's seat. I have to start tracking my food intake, make sure I am eating regularly and moving around, meaningful movement and drinking water. I have to stop drinking so much splenda because it bloats me and makes me cranky.
When am I going to start taking care of myself the way I should?

I had an UGI early this morning for a suspected slip. It's been almost 3 years now and I can confidently say that I am glad that the LB will be shortly removed.  I didn't have all the expected problems that alot of fellow LB'rs have, I've always been very leary of fills and because of it, have not had any more than 3 small fills over the course.  I've had pain/burning at times from almost the beginning and it was always in one spot of my belly. I brought it to the attention of the medical professionals but was met with funny explanations about tissue slip, gas and even "I don't know." 
So, to make a long story short....my band should be removed sometime this year. Possibly this month depending upon the severity of the UGI results.  My new surgeon first offered a revision early last year, stupidly I didn't take him up on it. This year, after a heavy piece of humble pie, I am now looking forward instead of the past. I am leaning towards the Sleeve but I still have a few more questions for the surgeon before I proceed.