mommieof3kidz
17 Months!!
Jul 13, 2012
WOW, so it's been a very long time since I posted on here. I'm about 4 days shy of being 17 months post-op! I'm LOVING my band still!! I have yet to have any fills put in and feel that I'm doing great.
If you look at my last post I had mentioned having my breasts done around April 2012. Well after going in for my consult and sitting on it for a bit I went ahead with the surgery in December 2011. I'm super happy with the surgery. After losing my weight I went down to a large A and now have DD's. They turned out very nice. I had Dr. Jewel in Eugene Oregon perform the surgery. After geting the breast augmentation it did bounce my weight up about 5lbs. At first it scared me and I thought I was gaining but after talking with my Dr. and realizing I was still wearing the same sized pants comfortably I realized I hadn't actually gained fat, LOL. So with that said my weight was 141.
I'm still looking at having a tummy tuck done but will probably wait another year. That alone I was told would take roughly 5lbs off.
I saw my WLS Dr in June and things are still going well. As I mentioned above I still have an empty band. I was up a total of 5lbs though and this time I can't blame it on the boobs
It kinda scared me but my Dr. assured me gaining 5lbs isn't the end of the world. I know what I need to do to get that 5lbs off. I slackd on my exercising. As far as eating I do great with that. So over all I'm happy with my band and where it has gotten me. Hopefully when I go in next time I'll be back to where I was!!
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If you look at my last post I had mentioned having my breasts done around April 2012. Well after going in for my consult and sitting on it for a bit I went ahead with the surgery in December 2011. I'm super happy with the surgery. After losing my weight I went down to a large A and now have DD's. They turned out very nice. I had Dr. Jewel in Eugene Oregon perform the surgery. After geting the breast augmentation it did bounce my weight up about 5lbs. At first it scared me and I thought I was gaining but after talking with my Dr. and realizing I was still wearing the same sized pants comfortably I realized I hadn't actually gained fat, LOL. So with that said my weight was 141.
I'm still looking at having a tummy tuck done but will probably wait another year. That alone I was told would take roughly 5lbs off.
I saw my WLS Dr in June and things are still going well. As I mentioned above I still have an empty band. I was up a total of 5lbs though and this time I can't blame it on the boobs
It kinda scared me but my Dr. assured me gaining 5lbs isn't the end of the world. I know what I need to do to get that 5lbs off. I slackd on my exercising. As far as eating I do great with that. So over all I'm happy with my band and where it has gotten me. Hopefully when I go in next time I'll be back to where I was!!
7 Month Check-Up
Sep 29, 2011
I saw my Dr on September 14th for my 7 month check-up. I was 6lbs down from the last visit which was August 1st. Could have been better but we were on vacation for 3 weeks so therefore no workouts. Still happy with that though as it was a loss of 1lb per week considering.
I'm down a total of 66lbs in 7 months. I only have 11lbs before my goal weight. I'm still doing this with NO fills in my band. So for that alone I'm proud. Even if I end up with one soon due to losing the fat around my tummy and preventing the band from slipping I will be happy.
I'm wearing 7-8 pants and medium to large shirts depending. I actually got into a pair of size 5 jeans the other day.
I had a consult with a surgeon for an augmentation and a tummy tuck on the 12th of September. That appointment went very well. My husband and I left there satisfied with the outcome. I'm looking at getting the augmentation in or around April 2012 and probably the tummy tuck early 2013 as I want to see what my skin does once I'm at goal for a bit.
So I think that about sums it up. I see the Dr again in December unless I feel I need to go in sooner for my 1st fill.
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I'm down a total of 66lbs in 7 months. I only have 11lbs before my goal weight. I'm still doing this with NO fills in my band. So for that alone I'm proud. Even if I end up with one soon due to losing the fat around my tummy and preventing the band from slipping I will be happy.
I'm wearing 7-8 pants and medium to large shirts depending. I actually got into a pair of size 5 jeans the other day.
I had a consult with a surgeon for an augmentation and a tummy tuck on the 12th of September. That appointment went very well. My husband and I left there satisfied with the outcome. I'm looking at getting the augmentation in or around April 2012 and probably the tummy tuck early 2013 as I want to see what my skin does once I'm at goal for a bit.
So I think that about sums it up. I see the Dr again in December unless I feel I need to go in sooner for my 1st fill.
6 Month Check (5½ Out)
Jul 31, 2011
Well today was my 6 month check. It was a couple weeks early but I'm going on vacation so needed to get in before then. The Dr was happy yet again.....So was I of course. I was down 14lbs in 8 weeks for a total of 60lbs in 5½ months!! I'm still working the band with NO fills.
I'm wearing medium to large shirts depending on the brand of course and size 8 pants with the occasional 7 or 9 depending on the brand.
With that said I'm very happy with myself and my choice to get the band!!!
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I'm wearing medium to large shirts depending on the brand of course and size 8 pants with the occasional 7 or 9 depending on the brand.
With that said I'm very happy with myself and my choice to get the band!!!
5 Months
Jul 19, 2011
Been awhile since I have posted. Things are going GREAT so far. I just hit my 5 month mark and feel so much better. I'm down 56lbs as of today (according to the scale at work) all since surgery. I'm still going with NO fills. I was lucky and had restriction from the beginning. I go in to see my Dr on August 1st and hope I'm still doing as well and hopefully will be a total of 60lbs down :) I will post an update on the 1st!!
As far as my clothing I'm wearing medium to large in my shirts and I'm wearing 8/9 in pants.
6 Week Post-Op and 12 Week Post-Op
May 10, 2011
6 Week Post-Op:
I went in to see my Dr on March 30th for my 6 week check and was happy to see that I was down 29lbs since surgery. The Dr was impressed and we decided together that I didn't need a fill at this time. I went from a size 18/20 to a 12. I'm so happy with the results so far!!
12 Week Post-Op:
Today I was a little nervous going into the Dr's office. Things are starting to slow down a bit now which of course is normal but I just had in my head that I probably had only lost 4lbs in the last 6 weeks and I was going to end up with a fill. Now don't get me wrong, I went into this knowing I would be getting fills but so far I had done this with no fills and I'm hoping to get by awhile longer without getting one. So with that said I jumped on the scale and was happy to hear I was down 9lbs in the last 6 weeks for a total of 38lbs since my surgery day. I roughly have another 39lbs to go before I hit goal!! I was also able to skip my 2nd fill :0) As I keep losing weight though I may need to get a small fill due to the band being loose. We will see :) I go back in 4 weeks just to be sure I'm still doing ok.
I'm wearing my size 12 jeans very comfortably. I can get size 10 on and zipped but refuse to buy a pair until I can wear them comfortably :) Won't be long at all!
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I went in to see my Dr on March 30th for my 6 week check and was happy to see that I was down 29lbs since surgery. The Dr was impressed and we decided together that I didn't need a fill at this time. I went from a size 18/20 to a 12. I'm so happy with the results so far!!
12 Week Post-Op:
Today I was a little nervous going into the Dr's office. Things are starting to slow down a bit now which of course is normal but I just had in my head that I probably had only lost 4lbs in the last 6 weeks and I was going to end up with a fill. Now don't get me wrong, I went into this knowing I would be getting fills but so far I had done this with no fills and I'm hoping to get by awhile longer without getting one. So with that said I jumped on the scale and was happy to hear I was down 9lbs in the last 6 weeks for a total of 38lbs since my surgery day. I roughly have another 39lbs to go before I hit goal!! I was also able to skip my 2nd fill :0) As I keep losing weight though I may need to get a small fill due to the band being loose. We will see :) I go back in 4 weeks just to be sure I'm still doing ok.
I'm wearing my size 12 jeans very comfortably. I can get size 10 on and zipped but refuse to buy a pair until I can wear them comfortably :) Won't be long at all!
Surgery & Post-Op
Mar 23, 2011
Wow, I didn't realize that I had not updated my profile after surgery. I was banded the morning of February 17th. I stayed the night in the hospital and was released late morning on the 18th. Surgery went well and I was not in recovery all that long. I was on nothing but ice chips the first 24 hours. Once home I started my 4 weeks of liquids. It was rough the first week for sure (I never did the liquid pre-op diet). By week 2 I was doing good and knew I had the will power to go on. Proud to say I faithfully did my liquids only for the 4 weeks. I have now been on soft foods for a week tomorrow (5 weeks out now).
I went in for my 2 week check and was happy to hear the nurse say I was down 16lbs in 13 days!! I have not been back to the Dr. (won't see him until next week on the 30th for my 6 week check and 1st fill if needed) to weigh but according to the scale here at work I'm down a total of 23lbs from my banded weight. I went from a size 18 pants to a size 14 but those are now baggy so I think I can get into the 12's. I actually could get 12's on in the store but could not get them buttoned a week or so ago.
So far I'm happy and hope that I continue to be. I know that the band does not work for everyone and I know a couple people it hasn't worked for personally but I have family and friends that range from new to 11 years out and doing awsome so we will see. Right now I'm 100% positive it will work for me!!
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I went in for my 2 week check and was happy to hear the nurse say I was down 16lbs in 13 days!! I have not been back to the Dr. (won't see him until next week on the 30th for my 6 week check and 1st fill if needed) to weigh but according to the scale here at work I'm down a total of 23lbs from my banded weight. I went from a size 18 pants to a size 14 but those are now baggy so I think I can get into the 12's. I actually could get 12's on in the store but could not get them buttoned a week or so ago.
So far I'm happy and hope that I continue to be. I know that the band does not work for everyone and I know a couple people it hasn't worked for personally but I have family and friends that range from new to 11 years out and doing awsome so we will see. Right now I'm 100% positive it will work for me!!
Pre-Op Appointment at the Hospital
Feb 15, 2011
The pre-op appointment went great at the hospital. We went over all my paperwork and any questions I may have had. I was also given EKG which went great. Tomorrow is the BIG day!!
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Pre-Op Appointment w/Dr.
Feb 14, 2011
Today was my pre-op appointment with my Dr. Things went great! Everything is in place. I go in for my pre-op at the hospital on Wednesday and then surgery on Thursday. Exciting!!!!
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Education Class
Feb 10, 2011
I attended my education class on the 2nd of February. I'm not sure this is offered to everyone but it's a class given by my surgeons office that is mandatory by the Dr. before he will perform surgery. It went great and I came out with a bunch of information along with some goodies which I have attached. Now I just have my pre-op appointment with my Dr. and then a pre-op with the hospital. It's almost time!!!
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Bloodwork!
Jan 24, 2011
I went in today for my bloodwork.......one appointment closer to surgery 
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About Me
Coos Bay, OR
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24.1
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Surgery
02/17/2011
Surgery Date
Apr 24, 2010
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