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9/16/07- Went back to the doctor and lost another 10lbs. The band is still
working, and feeling pretty good. I lost my job, but things are looking better.
Still on track and going strong.
8/16/07- Went back to the doctor today for my 3 month checkup. I was down
another 11lbs. for a total of 54lbs. Wow, how the band really works. I didn't
get another fill yet as I think I still have pretty good restriction. I only have
2cc in my band for now but I still can only eat 1/2 to 1 cup and get very full.
I can't believe I'm over the 50 lb mark, Yeh! Well, until next month!
7/19/07- Went back to the doctor today for another checkup. This time it was 4 weeks.
Alot has happened in the last 4 weeks. I had my 40th Birthday, went to Florida for vacation
and had Jury Duty for 2 weeks. With that said, I was down another 11 lbs. My doctor
was very pleased and said that I was doing great. I'm very happy so far with the Lapband.
The band is working and I'm feeling better about myself and my health. I didn't need another
fill just yet so he wants to see me again in a month and most probably a fill will be in order.
Can't wait until next month to see how many more pounds I will be down. It is true if you
work the band then the band will work for you and you won't fail. Until next time!
6/22/07- Today I went in for my 6 week postup visit. All went well, I got my 1st fill
and everything went just fine. My doctor felt my port and put .2cc in my band.
I felt pretty tight afterwards but it is fine now. I was a little nervouse because of
some stories that I've been hearing but all went pretty good. He said that I should
be fine on my vacation next week. I hope so. Oh well, just wanted to post and
let everyone know about my first fill. I go back to see him in 4 weeks and I will
post then.
6/11/07- Today I went to check in with the doctor to see what is causing this back pain.
Doctor said he believes it is a muscle spasm and muscle related, not abdominal.
I also got weighed and I've lost another 12lbs for a total of 32lbs. I can't believe it, but
I have two weeks still to go for my 6 week postop. This band is truely wonderful and it
only gets better each day. I'm so happy that I finally made the decision to live a healthier
life. I will post in another 2 weeks.
5/27/07- Today was a nice day, my husband and I went to a pinic that we always go to every year. Everyone that knows me said wow I can tell you are losing weight. That is so great to hear, considering it has been years since anyone has said anything like that to me. I feel that I've lost more than 21lbs. but I don't go to the doctor for my 6 week checkup for another 4 weeks. I don't want to get on the scale here at home because if I didn't lose I don't want to feel bad. So far, so good. I think my recovery has been pretty good. The first few days were pretty intense with pain, but now I'm off the pain meds and doing well. I can eat just a little bit of puree foods and I feel full. Hopefully, I will continue to feel full with just a little bit of food. I still only wish for one thing so far and that is to get a belt on. Still pushing on and going for it! :)
5/17/07- Today was one week post-op and I'm down another 5lbs. The total is now 21lbs. I can't believe it. I still have some pain but it is tolerable. I saw my doctor today and he was very pleased. Going back to work next Monday and all is good. I don't get my first fill until 5 more weeks that is if I will need one. Next step, puree foods. Wow, I can't wait something more than clear liquids. Until next time signing out.
5/14/07- Well 4 days out from surgery and feeling better. Still tired but doing pretty good. The pain isn't as bad as it was. I'm only able to get in about 4 ozs. of liquids at a time but it is going ok. I've been just taking it easy and walking has helped with the gas pains. Go to the doctor this Thursday for a week checkup. I'm already down 16lbs. since before surgery with the 10-day liquid pre-op diet. I can't wait to see results from the band.
1/7/07- I'm in the beginning stages of having the Lap-Band Surgery. I've consulted with Dr. Dwayne Smith in Kentucky. I'm very pleased and feel really safe with him. I've had my physcial, met with my dietician and have had the psch evaulation. I'm now just waiting on the approval from my insurance. I really don't have any co-morbidilities but I'm overweight more than 100lbs. I can't wait to be on the right track and I know that the Lap-Band will be a great tool for me to help me with getting healthy and making a better life for me and my husband.
I have a wonderful husband who loves me big or small, but I'm not happy with myself. He is very supportive, and just wants me to be happy. He has concerns as he doesn't want anything to happen to me. He knows how much I want to get healthy and he understands that I feel that this is the way to go for me. I look foward in talking with others about their journey and looking forward in making new friends. On the road to happiness and living a healthier life.
