Mary F.

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It's been 3 months since I had my lapband removed in what was to be a 2 step surgery. Step 1- Removal, Step 2- Revision.

I was 112 the day I had my band removed. I wasn't even sure about revision but talked with my doctor and we decided that I would be a good candidate for the sleeve otherwise I would probably wind up obese again. 
Today I am 140 pounds. Gained about 30 pounds in 3 months and I don't feel like my eating is crazy out of control, I just have no restriction anymore.  My insurance denied the revision. I found out that my doctor is out of network and they won't cover out of network.

I met with a colleague of my surgeon who takes my insurance. We went over my history and he also agreed that I am a good candidate for the sleeve. He wanted to speak to my other surgeon that removed my lap band and had me talk to his bariatric coordinator. She told me that UHC would deny it so she won't even submit the paperwork for approval and wished me luck with my diet. She told me to contact a nutritionist and get control of my diet and not to lose hope!!!! UGGH She tried encouraging me by telling me that I got my BMI under 30 in the past so I could do it again. HELLOOO I got my BMI under 30 with a LAPBAND!!!! I was so unsiccessful in the past that is why I was approved for my initial surgery 11 years ago!

I feel like I am being punished for being compliant and successful with the lap band which failed me by slipping to the point of no return.

I decided today to casually drop by my doctor's office and speak to the staff about submitting that paperwork to insurance and fighting it if it gets denied. They had me speak with another person in their group that does submittals and she was way more encouraging than the last person. Here we go.... I will not take NO for an answer. I am fighting this thing until I get every door slammedin my face. I will NOT go back to being that depressed fat girl again.

My Anemia saved my life!

My gastroenterologist wanted to xray my small intestine to see if that was a source of my anemia.... it showed severe reflux and a band slipped to the point it was cutting off my small intestines.
I needed emergency surgery to remove my band.

I am a 2 days out from band removal... no revision in sight as I am 112 pounds.  I didn't have reflux for the first time in years and years. That was an amazing feeling.

I hope I can keep my weiht down after all the issues. My stomach is full of polyps, my esophagus is a mess and my stomach is so swollen.

 

A good friend of mine is about to start her bariatric journey and it has me reflecting on my own. Here I am, about to hit 10 years snce my lap band surgery and I am still glad with my decision. I bounce back and forth between 100 and 115 pounds and I am ok with that.  I want others to feel the joy of not being so embarrassed and depressed with yourself just to go outside. I love how people can look at me and not see the fat girl I became in my late 20's and 30's.... as if I was always this little. I especially like borrowing some of my kids' clothes!

 

Anyway, It is a journey worth living. I just ordered some Unjury.... I haven't done that in like 8 years. Always back to basics. Don't forget the skills you were taught to stick to the plan for good health, and healthy weightloss.

Happy almost 10 years to me.

I had surgery 7 years ago now.
My weight is stays around 101 (a healthier 101 than after my last post when I had my colectomy).
If I had to do it all again I would in a heartbeat. The only real health issue that has plagued me is the reflux. I have a pretty good handle on it with medication and diet, but it flares up once in a while and it is annoying.
My 15 year old cousin has been battling morbid obesity since she was little and now after speaking with me (not knowing I had lap band surgery) she is wanting to proceed with lap band surgery herself. I am excited at the possibility of it being a life-changing thing for her. 2 other family members have undergone bariatric surgery and have also been very successful.
Use the tool and you will see results!

I juat had a partial colectomy due to repeat episodes of diverticulitis. I have been sick on and off this past year and wound up losing way too much weight. A few days after I was released from the hospial my weight plummeted down to 101 pounds.  I immediately called my bariatric surgeon and went to see him the next day. he took one look at me and I knew what  he was thinking.... anorexic! He emptied my band and ordered me to gain 10 pounds and get healthy.
I was looking pretty sickly there. I hated seeing myself in the mirror.  I am up to 105 now and working on gaining healthily.

I am not very happy with myself. I let myself get up to 135 pounds and not happy here. I do need a tightening of my band since I am able to eat more than I should. The problem is why do I let myself eat more than I should?? grrr  Time to get myself back in control of my body again. I will be satisfied under 130. Anythign over 130 is bad bad bad for me.

I am 2 weeks post-op from TT, liposuction to my inner thighs and lip enhancement (hell why not).
I am healing nicely and I feel so darn sexy these days.

 Whether anyone sees me as sexy or not is not what I care about... it's just that feeling of confidence I have when I go out now.
You know how some people can be obese and yet have that air of confidence about them that they are all that and a bag of chips? LOL I always loved those women.... like  "you go girl with your bad self"

Well anyway, it has been a whirlwind of a year for me. From size 14 to size 4. From blech to w00t!  Just thought I would share.

It is July 10 and the scale says I am in the 130's.  I fell pretty good, but I eat too much ice cream I think. It's my downfall during hot days. I just got back from vacation and actually lost weight for once. We did lots of walking with very little eating. I had a hard time keeping food down... but figured out that I haven't been taking my time and chewing as good as I should.
The doctor thought I could get to 110 by the end of the summer, but I just don't see that happening. I am working on it though. I just bought a new dress size 8 for a party and even fit into a few 6's when trying things on. I love that feeling.

I thought my second fill was the one for me, but it wasn't. I could see myself eating more and not losing. I lost 3 pounds in a month with that fill.  When I went back to my dr he said he wanted to see a bit more progress. I asked for a tweak on my fill and this one may be the amount I need.
I have lost 4 pounds in a week and a half and see myself heading to the 130's finally. Wheww. It is hard to believe myself as 110 in the future, but I am not giving up.
My husband said my boobs got a bit smaller (lol). I'm not complaining though. My underwear fit me better now and I can see my husband taking more interest in how I look.  He comments on dresses that he would like to see me in etc. It's kind of fun when you can see your husband becoming more attracted to you. hehehe I definitely like how I am feeling and looking compared to the food I used to shovel down my throat.

Well I have had 2 fills so far and this one seems to have hit the sweet spot for me. I think

I have lost 22 pounds since the day I walked into the Bariatric Center in January. I am feeling a bit better about my appearance. My husband says he can see my midriff getting smaller and my upper body.  I even had the guts to go clothing shopping the other night and try some things on.
Dr. J-B seems happy with my progress. I started exercising more and pay attention to what I am feeding myself.

I had my ultimate test last night.... I had pizza. Normally I could eat 3 slices of pizza with no problems and go for a 4th. Last night I odered 1 slice of thin margharita pizza and could get through 1/2 a slice. That made me feel great. I feel like a normal person who gets full and can actually put down the food and stop eating!!!!

I am almost into the 140's and can fit into size 8 capris HALLELUJAH!!!

Size 6 here I come