Cjacks
I think my story begins like a lot of us here. As my introduction states I have been battling my weight my WHOLE Life! In June of 2004 I started the process of getting started. Attended a support group and information group meeting and seen the difference the Lap Band surgery made on individuals lives. It was AMAZING! Were do I sign was the next question I had. So I filled out the paperwork. Waiting patiently and BAM about four weeks later after some haggling with my insurance I got my approval letter on July 7, 2004. BAM! Husband had a horrible accident at work and was in the hospital for a couple of months so this was the last thing on my mind. November rolled around and I got a call that I needed to get together and get this done before the end of the year. So came up with the money cause I had to pay $3,000.00 out of pocket. So December 27, 2004. I was suppose to go in at 1:30 but that morning I get a call at 6am asking me could I come in at 6:30. So I go in and had the surgery that morning. Everything went fine was out of surgery by 7:45am. Was up waking around and home by 7:30pm that evening. The pain wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Of course the liquid pain medication was GREAT!
Went to the doctor for my one week checkup. I am down 12lbs. I was so excited that I had lost some the first week. He said my band has some what of a fill in it already and is on the tight side in which is good for the weight loss.
Second week almost over. Still on the some what liquid stage but creamier soups. Dr. Thomas told me my band was on the tight side so I would stay on liquids a little longer until I could handle eating anything more solid. I have been working out for 20m inutes a day. Walking 1/2 mile and lifting weights. I have been really surprised at myself and the eargerness I have already to make this work. I have a support group meeting Monday night so I would love to hear that I have lost some more weight.
Went to the doctor for my one month check up lost an additional 5 lbs. WOW! Was going to get my first adjustment but the storm knocked the lights out so go back tomorrow. Went back and got .5cc fill.
My second fill and when weighed only 1lb down. He put in .5cc this tme instead of a full. Wants to see the impact this will have.
I have more energy now and am loving it but the weight isn't coming off like I thought it would be. I am going to the gym and working out and enjoying it but I feel like I am getting not getting enough of something. I get my protein, drink my water, exercise and take my calcuim chews.
Just looking forward to seeing more lbs. drop......
April 6, 2005 had my appointment and 8lbs down. .5 inches on my waist and .25 inches on my hips. Didn't do an adjustment this time. We think I am were I need to be.
May 4, 2005 have not lost anymore weight. He put in 8/10 of a cc. He really wants to get me to were I need to be but i don't think he has been that aggressive about it. I can already fill the difference on just drinking liquids...looking forward to dropping some more lbs. Did lose .5 inches on my waist.
May 10, 2005 really restricted after this fill. Was really worried that I was to tight so made and appointment for today. After having liquids, mushies then graudated to solids. I had a stomach bug this weekend. I have lost 10lbs..I have another appointment on the 17th to ensure I am not to tight. He said as lonas I could eat the solids and hold them down I was fine. He really didn't think I was to tight.
No change in band. Stepped on the scales this morning and it said 292. I was so excited. I need some encouragement on the exercise issue though. I have really slacked off on it.
June 17, 2005 down 6lbs...1.5 inches on my waist and 1 inch on my hips. Weighted in at 296. That told me my scales at home are off a little bit.
July 29, 2005 down 3lbs no inches lost on thsi trip. Got 3.10cc put in. I was able to eat a little bit to much. Having trouble getting back on the workout thing. I am pushing myself as much as I can.
November 8, 2005 Been a while since I posted. I am down 64lbs total now. Just went for a fill yesterday. I have having great success and for the first time in my LIFE. I got to go through my closet and give away FAT clothes. Not keep them cause oh one day I may need thema gain. I have fell off the workout track completely. This flu season is really kicking in for me.
December 2005- Was having horrible stomach pains and had to in and see the doctor. I was down another 24lbs so total ost of 88lbs. Was almost at my 100lb mark for the year. We took out ALL the saline. I went three weeks with no saline and I was feeling better from before. I had a major slippage and we think it was due to me being sick the month before.
January 2, 2006 put back in 1.5cc.
January 17, 2006 Stomach still very tender to the touch and some pain we didn't put in anything today coming back at the end fo the month.
January 30, 2006 I am getting really frustrated at this point because we haven't gotten me anywhere. I told him that. He right then pulled out as much as he could to see what I had in me. Then he put back in my 2.8cc's , that's were I was before the major slippage in December. I have A LOT of restriction. I know this is a slow process but it's kind of getting to me that I am retaininga lot of water right now and feel bloated a lot. I go back on Feb. 13th so I will keep everyone posted.
February 17, 2006 Went back to the doctor. No weight lsos but lost two inches on my waist and two inches on my hips. Was glad to hear that. Put in .3
wow didn't realize it's been this long since I have updated anything on my profile. IT's been crazy at work, home and with the kids in school and all. To tell you the truth I have been miserable. My weight loss has slowed and come to a stop. Not disappointed but kind of disappointed in myself because I haven't gotten off my butt and exercised like I should have. I have had to have quite a full unfill's so I haven't been completely satisfied with the band either.
I read other's stories and realized..I never had a dietician and still do not. I go by what fills natural and work with the band. I will try to keep everyone up to date on things.
04/16/07
I have been for ultrasounds on my galbladder awaiting to here if that has to come out. Weight loss has really really slowed down. I have lost another 10lbs which is great. I haven't posted in a while. Will keep you up dated on seeing what's going on.
05/07/07
Galbladder turned out to be fine. BUT stomach discomfort still is around. Dr put me on prevacid for right now to see what we need to do if this doesn't work. He said if it doesn't he will have to go in with a scope and see what is going on. Now some of my pain has went over to the left side of my stomach instead of the right. I have been making myself eat breakfast and I seem to be doing better on that indication BUT I think I need more in my band but if he puts me were I was I was to tight.
I need to get off my butt and work out! I am scolding myself. We are purchasing a treadmill because I can't get to the gym like I need to so I can at least do my walking on this. I don't live in a neighborhood to were I can get up and walk.
I will keep everyone updated as things progress. I think once I get back on the workout wagon I will start feeling better and feeling better about myself again. I have gotten to a slump because work and home life is just way stressful right now and it's taking it toll on me.
06/08/07
Went in Tuesday of this week and no weight loss or gain so I guess that was good! Had .25 put in. That put's me back up to 3.5 in my band. I told my doctor that hubby and I have taken up tennis and we have. Each day after work we go play tennis for about an hour. Guess what due to that I have lost 3lbs this week! I was so excited to see the scale move. I was jumping up and down! I haven't seen in move in quite sometime. I told my dr I feel like such a failure because here I am almost three years out with no significant weightloss amount. He said I have just been one of the unfortunate ones that has had some complications that were out of my control. Just as food poisoning that caused the first slippage. HURT!
But I am back on track and hopefully will see the pounds start coming off again. That would be so nice!!!!!!!!!
11/29/07
I had an appointment scheduled for the 19th but cancelled it due to I lost 6lbs last month and do not believe I need a fill. It's hard driving the doctor's office if I do not need a fill. He wants me to come in each month but I am almost three years out...come on. I am somewhat keeping on track. I am so busy at work I am to tired to do anything when I get home. So I have fallen off the exercise track. I need to get started back up and make it count. I know I will drop off more weight when I start exercising more but it's just getting my lazy bum off the couch and doing it.
12/29/07
Well let's just say I am so upset it's unreal. I rec'd a $130.00 bill from my doctor's office for two fills that were done in October. Stating on the bill that the benefit wasn't covered by my insurance. So i called the insurance company and being that my company was bought out in June of this year and we stayed with UHC but changed the plan. It doesn't cover this benefit AT ALL. So I have to cancel my January 2nd appointment until this bill is paid and I will have to start paying cash for my fills. I am not doing so well on the weightloss these days. I have started listening to my band more and I have started listening to myself more. I want my family to listen to me and now I have to start listening to myself. I am turning a new leaf this year...I am going to go back to the gym in the afternoons after work and start living for myself. My health is my business...my weight loss is my business..no one is going to work for it for me. I have to get off my lazy bum and do something about it. I will keep everyone updated.
12/30/07
Today I have been feeling really bloated. I drink water I feel bloated. I eat I feel bloated. I have only taken in around 800 calories today but I still feel bloated. I really hate that I have to cancel my appointment but I have to until I get that bill paid.
02/14/08 Well I made an appointment today to see my doctor for an adjustment. My scales say I have lost three pounds in which I think is good due to I sprained my ankles last month and I still can't take the strain of walking on the treadmill on them. I want a small tweak on the band...
I have really been cheating myself and the band! I have learned that if you drink warm liquids before your meals you don't have first bite syndrome and you don't PB that much if it gets stuck. with that said. You can sometimes eat more than you should be able to. All in all I have gained probably 40lbs back of the weight I initially lost after the first year. I am so depressed and just not liking myself for the way I have become. I had this surgery so I could lose weight not lose it and gain it back like when dieting. I think my mind set has never really been right though. I know I want to lose the weight but I haven't really got off my ASS and done anything about it. Well I want back into my Skinny jeans and I am taking over now and getting my butt off the couch out of the kitchen and losing this weight for myself. I have no restriction right now so hoping that with this adjustment that will help me move on and get to were I was before. I enjoyed fitting into those 18 jeans...I had never been a size 18....I want to be much smaller but right now that is my goal! Small but hopefully I can push myself to get to that! Will update to see were I am at next.
02/20/08
Ok went in and I asked the doctor for a fill. I also asked him to take out what was in my band because I wanted to double check. His records indicated I was at 3.8cc's. I pulled out 2.5cc's. He said he knew I had more in there but it wouldn't come out. He put in .5cc's so I am at 4.1cc's in my 4cc band. I have lost five pounds but I think it's from just not being able to hold much down. I was sick right after fill which usually happens for some reason. I really got irritated at the dr because it's like he wasn't even listening to what I had to say. He really made me mad. Felt like I was a total failure and he was just done with me.
03/03/08 Since the last fill on 02/20 my weightloss has kicked back in gear. I am down 14lbs....YEAH! I am so excited that it's kicked back in gear....I never thought it was going to again. I have been sick and hoping that isn't part of it. My restriction is awesome and sometimes still nerve racking cause I want to eat. But the most part I stay thristy all the time and now getting in all my water...nice ice cold water is what I crave. I will keep updating....
03/20/08 Got on the scale this morning 21lbs down since last fill. I am so excited. I have been working otu at the gym with my sister. I just want to exercise. I want to get this freakin weight off. I think my spout of depression is over with hopefully and I want to me healthier. Even buying more healthier foods and everyone in my home is getting on track with me. I go work out for 1.5 hours then come home and practice baseball with the boys. So I get a double work out really. I feel great and have a bunch of energy.
03/26/08 I am 23lbs down from last week. 3 more lbs to be accounted for. I have been working out and honestly feeling really good! Minus being tired from working all the time and the kids playing baseball is taking it's toll on everyone! Not use to the busy late nights. BUT I feel good. I have energy and my clothes are getting loose again. I am loving it. I will not go out and buy new clothes until I know for sure I am sitting to it this time.
04/03/08 I am 30lbs down from last weighin for myself. I have been working out all the time. I am up to 3 miles on the treadmill, 5miles on the bike and weight lifting. I am going to step it up and get to going more casue I am hardly sweating after an hour after working out. I am loving wearing some of my clothes again. great! Great!
04/14/08 I am down 34lbs since January. My exercising slacked off last week due to being sick with Bronchitis. Even though I was sick I felt horrible that I couldn't make it to the gym. That has become my little routine and I am loving it. I go after work and burn off some of the stress from work. I am getting back on track today hopefully. Baseball season is here so after work is getting pretty cramped with stuff that we have to do with the kids. I am still having this wheezy cough and breathing issues with being sick but I am not going to let that stop me. If I can't workout at the gym I will walk at home. That way if I fall off the treadmill NO one is there to laugh. Sinus season is here as well and my nose has been bleeding and it's driving me nuts. Don't want to get to the gym and end up having a nose bleed. How embarassing that would be. BUT NO excuses. If I do I will politely get off the machien I am on and go to the restroom until it passes
I had to update this. I went swimsuit shopping yesterday and just not to were I want to be to be back in a tankini.....
5/27/08
I am feeling so good. I am losing weight and it's great. Minus the fact that I am going through clothes like crazy. I feel so good! I bought myself a swimdress this year and OMG...I think it looks good. I don't have the fat rolls on my stomach that I normally had. Yes I get hungry and wish I could just eat anything BUT then I go to thinking that's what made you overweight to begin with. stop thinking that way!!!!! I am feeling so good it's unreal. I never knew thinking skinny would make you feel this way! I am hoping to continue this weight loss. I have 10lbs to go to that 100lbs weight loss that I never got to. I am going further. I want to be under 200lbs and say I am 100 pounds and something. How nice that would be. My rings don't fit anymore, clothes I just bought is getting ot big...how nice that is!!!!!
07/16/08 Well it's been while since I posted. I am doing great. Still on the eating healthier and working out. I just had my 31 st birthday and loved it because I bought a size 18 blue jean capri. I LOVE IT! Now that is NO were near I want to be but I think the tummy tuck will have to happen before I go down any smaller. I am toning up asmuch as I can but sometimes that's not enough due to the size I was starting out. Never give up is my moto!
8/27/08 Went to the dr. down another 8lbs. I feel so good. I am going to work out four times a week. I joined my first Areboics class this week and I loved it. I lasted for the whole class. Couldnt have done that before....
Just keeping a positive attitude about things and taking time for myself....
11/07/08 It's been awhile since I posted. I have been losing one or two pounds here and there and still going. I did slack off on the exercising only due to not having enough hours in the day. I have been jogging now.....who would have thought that I could job and love it..I am not out of breath and my thighs do not rub together. I have never been more excited about the choice I made in my life to take care of my weight issue!
