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My band slipped.  yup.  It happens to me too.  When I first found out that it had slipped I racked my brain trying to figure what I did wrong.  Yes, I do things wrong, but I don't drink soda, and generally I try not to overeat.  I had surgery on Monday, and I apparently had another large hital hernia.  Dr. Richards fixed one with my original sugery, so it was interesting that it had returned with vengence.  Dang it!  I also had a tummy tuck.  I was in the OR for 3.5 hours.  It's been a week tommorrow, and I wil not lie, the TT has kicked my booty.  It hurts, I LOATHE the drains--although I know they are needed.  I had a good day yesterday. but  terrible night.  The gas pain will not go away....I came to OH hoping someone would have some suggestions.  I'm so desperate, I am considering getting on the treadmill to see if I can get it to go that way.  So just a little status update another milestone in my long winding band journey.  I know I'll be thrilled in three months, but that seems so far away at this point.....

I updated my photos to show my race day and that I ran my first ever 5K and I ran the entire way in 33:12.  Pretty good for a first timer!  I am feeling good and people are starting to notice.  I've told some of my closest friends and those I trust, but it's hard to shrug it off with "i'm eating less and exerciing more"--which is true LOL!   Does anyone lese ever feel embarrassed with all the attention?  On one hand I love it, because I have worked hard to get here, but on the other hand, I don't want to draw to much attention to myself. Anyway, I have 30 lbs. to go until my goal weight which is skinnier than I was in high school!  LOVE LOVE LOVE the band!

I 've been a slacker when it comes to journaling, but I am excited to report that I am offically to the 200 lb. mark!  I've lost 30 lbs. so far and it has been wonderful!  I LOVE the band, I am finally full.  Luckily, I have had a great recovery.  I still have to learn how to chew.  I probably get that "stuck" feeling at least once a day.  I am working with a personal trainer too, and people are starting to notice.  I am only 15 lbs. away from my pre-pregancy weight.  I finally put away all my maternity clothes that I have been wearing now for over a year.  The band is amazing!  I look forward to cleaning out my closet next year and getting a whole new wardrobe!  My high school 15 year reunion is next year, and I can't wait to go and see my old class mates!  it's especially satisfying since there is one boy in particular who I suspect could never get past the fact that I was a little chubby in high school, and didn't want to date me.  When I went to my last reunion HE was a little chubby.  Now I'm hoping for chubby and BALD! :) 

I'm home and I'm banded.  I really didn't think I'd be in  as  much  pain as I am--although  I've  never had surgery.  The gas is crazy.  After a shoulder rub from my husband  and icy hot--I'm feeling better.  IT'S OVER AND DONE!   WHOO HOO!

I can not count the number of times that I have had people try to talk me out of this surgery because "I'm not heavy enough".  It is making me crazy.  The nurse and CNA in SDS who drew my blood think I'm nuts to have surgery--I just need to diet and exercise!  Well since I've been trying that for 20 years with great results :), I'm sure it will work well.   Yes, my BMI is boderline, but I'd like to catch my weight now and not at 300 lbs. when I'm  diabetic or hypertensive.  I also want to enjoy my 30's and not always be hiding because I don't want to run into any one I know when I go to the mall or to my hometown.  I've seen the great results the Lap-Band can have for patients who are motivated and know what I am getting into!  Peace out--I'm getting banded in two days and I am really nervous beacuse I've never had surgery before!