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Sep 15, 2011

Today is Sept 15, 2011..Since the last time I posted alot has happened. On Feb 4, 2010 my LapBand slipped & I was admitted to Forest Bariatrics in Ypsi, Mi to have surgery on it. I did loose all my weight. Got down to a dangerous 139 lbs,but with the slippage came severe dehydration & malnutrition. Didn't realize that all that was going on. JUST KNEW I COULDN'T EAT without vomitting. So for 24 hrs they pumped me with fluids thru IV until I was well enough to have surgery to repair. During that 24 hrs, I decided to have Band removed. Dr Nunn wasn't too happy cause he
knew my history with food. But he did comply & band was removed. He was RIGHT. Within 6 months, I gained all the weight back. So here I am Sept 15th going with Dr Pop to have a SLEEVE put in. I am still in the approval stage with my insurance. We can't look back after some decisions. Mine was wrong. I should've kept the Band in unfilled. At least I could've started with FILLS AGAIN. But instinct told me I ALMOST DIED. So I am on my journey again. Will keep you posted on my status. Hopefully, I only have cardiac evalution to go ( appt next week) & it will be submitted to my insurance. MY SUGAR levels makes this surgery necessary cause loosing with the Band surgery
will be too slow for me. I NEED HELP NOW B-4 I become insulin dependent. Due to my job, that cannot happen. I am too young to retire. Say some prayers please.
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researching revision surgery

Mar 18, 2009

Today is 3/18/09, almost 2 yrs from Lapband surgery. I have learnt alot since I began this WLS journey. But I have not been successful at it. So I am beginning another journey to research what is out there to have done to help me get this weight off. I had the will power to quit smoking to have the surgery & haven't failed at that. But I can't resist the temptation of food & make poor choices. I thought the band at least would make me eat less.
Which it does, until I am hungry again & often make bad food choices. I don't know what other surgery is out there to help me, but I MUST GET THIS WEIGHT OFF CAUSE
IT IS KILLING ME SLOWLY. Need prayers please, cause I can't afford to be a failure much longer for my health sake.        Pam

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5th fill today 12/27/07

Dec 27, 2007

I, like so many others have slipped during the holidays. Mine started with Thanksgiving. Just have never been strong with food addictions. But the band has helped. I no longer eat till I puke. And most of all I miss my everyday outside walking. Doing it inside, just isn't the same. I did get a treadmill for Christmas, but have to go pick it up at a friends house. So, at least I can start that up again. I just LOVE WALKING OUTSIDE. You just need to get away from it all & that was my escape. So hello 2008 & I WILL BE THINNER BY THE YEARS END IN 2008. Every lost pound is a goal & even though the weight loss is slow, I AM SMOKE FREE STILL SINCE SURGERY Apr 07.. I feel fantastic still & I know that has alot to do with it. We are all human & no one is perfect. So I am back on the wagon today to get off the 9 lbs I have gained since Oct.

3rd fill & counting

Sep 04, 2007

Had my 3rd fill 8/30 & down another 2 lbs for a ttl of 19lbs. I am not concerned about the slow loss. I am feeling wonderful & haven't lost weight in 20 yrs. So I am a success in the making. Lower med dosages, lots of energy, still smoke free since surgery & able to walk 2-3 miles a day. Six months ago, I couldn't do any of these things. Will update pic when I reach 25 lbs. Down to all XL sizes now. So thankfull. I love this band..

2nd fill today

Jul 19, 2007

Today, 7/19,  I went in for my second fill. I now have 2.8 cc in my 4.0 cc band. I am hoping to get a little restriction. Think we are real close to my "sweet spot." I lost 3 more lbs since 6/21. I prefer the slow loosing. I am not depriving myself much. I am also lucky that nothing has affected me eating yet. Since last fill I get the hiccups when I eat too fast. Wish I didn't have to get them to remember to eat slower..!! But it is becoming easier to follow this new way of eating. With doctors approval, I am drinking 2 protein shakes a day for my meals. We agree, I make bad choices with food choices. My lifestyle is verrrrry fast paced. I love the instant energy from the shakes. Then only meal I have to think about is evening-- a lite one at that. SO I am pleased. Have lost 17 lbs since surgery 4/23. Am fasting on liquids for 24 hrs now since my fill. Tomorrow is a new day..Love the inches disappearing too..HOW SWEET IT IS !!

2 months out 6/21/07

Jun 23, 2007

Well, went to get my first fill Thurs 6/21. I knew I was ready for one, since I was hungry more often. I have been slipping a little, not getting in all my water. Love my protein shakes, but have trouble with washing my meals down. So, got my fill and doctor reminded me to just start over again with liquids for 2 days & remember to eat little bites, chew-chew-chew & small sips. Just the basics, like kindergarten. I am so pleased so far. All the energy I have and the inches lost. But have to start working on the lbs now. Only down 15 lbs since surgery, but I am happy. Just have to use my "tool" to help me.  This surgery was a blessing for me & I have no regrets at all. I am off all extra medicines I was taking pre-surgery. Now only one diabetes pill & cholesterol pill.  I used to be taking 6 total..So that is a plus also...

LapBand Surgery Hopeful

Mar 16, 2007

I am scheduled to have Lap-band on Monday 4/23. Scared like everyone else, but  I am tired of being on the yo-yo dieting wheel.  Out of control Diabetes & high cholesterol is my problem.  So i am sucking it up & ready for a change. Want to be healthy b-4 I become a senior citizen. I also work with them on weekends & have seen what diseases do to you. Also have quit smoking & that is reallllllly hard. Its only been 1 wk, but have to in order to have the surgery. Praying that I won't start up again afterwards. Tackeling 2 bad habits at one. Am I nuts or what ? My mom died at 59 of a massive heart attack, that is what is scaring me. I am only 2 yrs away from that age & have too much living to do. Have 8 other siblings & some know about the surgery, some don't. Have only told the ones that would support me 4-sure. The rest will find out after I start loosing. They all love me, but have been able to loose with dieting on their own. Sorry, I am not that strong anymore. So all keep praying for me as I step into this new life.

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