Surgeon TestimonialMichael SchmitHe was very nice, professional, reassuring during the first interview meeting to see if I qualified. After that, I never saw him, even presurgery. But the staff was wonderful! If you have good people who work with you, you don't always have to see the doc. Member Interests
- Dogs - I have 2 dogs, Fuzz (pomeranian) and Peewee (mix) that are my spoiled kids
- Musical Performance - I love to sing, have even started doing kareoke (sp?) now and then in PUBLIC!
- Computer Games - Love to get on Pogo and play canasta, other games
- Country - Love to sing along to Martina, Faith, Carrie
- Dancing - I love to dance and am looking forward to better being able to do so
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Here I am, starting a new phase in my life. I've been overweight "forever", although the turn for the worst started when I was around 8. Forty years later, after trying everything in the book, losing, gaining it back plus, it was time to try something drastic. My knees, back and body will all thank me for it. And the other change in my life, my hubby I married November 2004 after being single forever, wants me around for at least another 40. I want to be here, too. It isn't going to be easy, but it is going to be worth it!
Second Fill - .8 CC on August 13, 2008 3:57 pm
I went on Monday for my second fill. I'd lost 4 lbs since I was there in June. Not great, but I lost. I need to remind myself that if I hadn't had the surgery, I'd likely be at the same weight I started or have gained! I'm hoping, too, for a little more restriction. So far I haven't really noticed a bit change, but I at least am not feeling quite so hungry. Now I just need to watch what I'm eating, and drink my water. I have been swollen the last few weeks, thanks to the heat, and I know water would help that. Things will pick up and I will get back to exercising!
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Need to take a good look at myself. on July 7, 2008 6:50 am
Here I am, 1+ months later, and 3 lbs is all I've lost in that time. I know what I'm doing wrong, I know I've "eaten around" the band a few times, have slacked on my exercise, and don't drink enough water. When I went to my appointment last month, I had lost 4.7 lbs and the PA didn't feel I needed a fill, as I was doing "average". Well, now I've gained a little of that back, and I can't get an appointment until August. My restriction isn't consistant. I will be tight as can be one day, and not the next. I'm getting frustrated, with myself and the time the band takes after the initial losses. I need a change of attitude, I need to get busy and exercise, and I somehow have to change a lifetime of not drinking water into a new life of drinking plenty. If I don't, this will all have been for nothing. Lord, please give me the strength to do this!
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60 lbs. and some hair concerns. on May 28, 2008 5:53 am
I have been following the "plateau busters" diet - loosely - and finally got going again. I need to remember that I have to concentrate on protiens first! I think what really kicked it into my head is that I have noticed more hair on my shirt and in my brush, and I'm afraid of losing my hair. I've been taking Biotin, but it may not be enough. I have had other surgeries, and never had the hair loss problem, but I also wasn't on a restricted diet. So I am being more careful about getting in enough protien. Now if I can get that darn water in, too, I'll be doing great!
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Help! I need to get back on track! on May 16, 2008 5:39 am
I have been having a bad week. I bought a bag of chocolate covered peanuts on Monday, ate them all the next day. And ever since I've had the munchies and want to eat everything in the house! I've had over 1100 calories each day, and would have yesterday if I hadn't gotten sick on the chicken we had for supper. I had gained 4 lbs. from the peanut/whatever incident. Took one off as of this morning, thanks to being sick and to working out extra hard yesterday. I'm in some sort of "funk" and need to get out of it. Help!
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First Fill! And I already had 3 cc on May 6, 2008 6:35 am
I had my first fill yesterday. I went in, had lost 7.8 lbs since last visit, and that with a 3 week plateau. She was going to leave me again with no fill, but after I told her I occasionally get hungry, she decided to do the fill. First she did an unfill to see what I had in me. She found I had 3 cc. No wonder I felt restriction! She decided to add another cc up to 4. Then she had me do the swallow test, and she could hear me gurgling as she stood next to me. So she did an unfill down to 3.2 cc, just a small increase. Another swallow test and I was headed for home. So far so good, although I've only had liquids so far. I'm feeling good and looking forward to continuing my journey!
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My Story
My Story, a work in progress: I started out on a farm in Western North Dakota. Life was fairly normal until my father was in a truck accident when I was in the first grade. He broke his back in 2 places, and life changed forever. For the next year, my mom was away alot at rehab with him, and we moved to town. I started gaining weight around that time. Maybe it was to fill a void of lack of attention from my parents, maybe something else. My folks took me to see a psych at some point who said I was just a normal kid, so I don't know. But my weight continued to grow, and by 3rd grade, the teasing and self-esteem issues started. It didn't help that I had an oldest brother who loved to tease and belittle me. Thank goodness for good friends. I am a person who can get along with anyone, and my acceptance of them allowed for an acceptance, and a protection, of me.
I had the usual teasing all through school, and I had a mom who enrolled me in TOPS, Weight Watchers and every other program around. Nothing worked for long. Hiding chocolate in my drawers or wherever was a habit for me. My little bit of "rebellion", for a girl who was always a "pleaser". I didn't date until I was out of high school, and still never really felt attractive. I had a ton of male friends, and it was only later that I realized some wanted to date me, but I was so sure no one wanted me, I never allowed it to grow. It wasn't until 2002, that I met a man who was persistant and loving enough to hang in there, and let me know how loved I was, that I allowed him truly in. We married in Nov. 2004, and I've never been happier. He accepted me as I was, and only because I want to be healthier and live a long life with him did we make the mutual decision for lap-band surgery. He's been supportive all the way, and I thank God he came into my life. We'll make this journey together.
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