jeanie_dee
My band is still keeping me in line....7 years!!
Sep 15, 2014
This morning I weighed 130 pounds, my lapband has continued to keep me from regaining excess weight! I realize that I am (and always will be) an obsessive over eater. I have / had tried to change that behavior in myself for years... but could never find a cure. This band is my food police, if takes the control out of my hands, when it comes to over eating, I CANNOT over eat!! Though I still love food, all kinds, and sometimes I get a little bummed because I really wanted to have that dessert or that huge burrito, but the door slams shut.... saying "HEY, YOU'RE DONE, NO MORE IS GOING DOWN"!
My band is a life saver.... and after 7 years of having this, I am still ever so thankful that I was able to have the surgery!!
***I started this journey at age 44, on June 26, 2007, weighing 245 lbs. Today I weight 130 lbs --- I have lost a total of 115 lbs !!
It has been 5+ years since getting my band!!
Oct 01, 2012
When I first started way back in June of 2007, I was on this website constantly. It was my information/support group highway!! I rarely come to this site now...but I know that I will never abandon it completely, it's too valuable!
I currently weigh 147, for the longest time I teetered between 155 and 150. But for the last month or so, its staying at the 147.
Though its been years since losing the bulk of my weight (fat)... I still look in the mirror and can't get over how I look and how slim (normal) I am!! Nothing can replace or lessen the gratefulness I feel!
I have learned that I will always be an overeater, if given the chance. The band keeps me from putting the pounds back on. Having this band was one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I'm also glad I choose the band, over the gastric bypass. This is perfect for me and I am ever so happy with it!!
Have a wonderful day......
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I currently weigh 147, for the longest time I teetered between 155 and 150. But for the last month or so, its staying at the 147.
Though its been years since losing the bulk of my weight (fat)... I still look in the mirror and can't get over how I look and how slim (normal) I am!! Nothing can replace or lessen the gratefulness I feel!
I have learned that I will always be an overeater, if given the chance. The band keeps me from putting the pounds back on. Having this band was one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I'm also glad I choose the band, over the gastric bypass. This is perfect for me and I am ever so happy with it!!
Have a wonderful day......
Still humming along...... 78 Lbs Gone!
May 02, 2008
There was a time when I was pretty much addicted to this site, couldn't get enough.... but with time the tide has turned and I feel I've moved beyond the help, guidance and feedback that this wonderful website provided to me for many months at the start of my journey, back in June of '07.
I weigh 167, WOW.... down 78 pounds. I look very different from what I use to weigh less than a year ago, at 245!! I'm only 27 lbs from my 140 goal that I set in the beginning!
It's been awhile since I've had a fill. I've made and canceled 3 appointments.... mainly because I still have really good restriction. At my dr.'s office when you call for a fill request they always schedule it 6 wks away from the day you call, so I've been making the appointments because I sometimes worry that I'll wake up one day and all this great restriction will be gone! But so far all is going great!! I have absolutely no complaints about my LapBand, I'm grateful that it's worked for me!
To anyone that may be reading this, hang in there. Be patient and know that with time the weight will drop off. When alls said and done... you'll have no regrets about taking this journey!! I pray that you have peace, success and joy in your life.
Take Care,
Jeanie
Down -66 Lbs at 7 Mos... Had 4th Fill
Jan 24, 2008
Wow, It's been a really long time since I've posted. I'm happy to see that I'm still losing....the scales read 179 this morning!! I'm back in the 70's,
.I went in for my 4th fill on Wednesday, Jan 23rd. I now have 3cc's in my 4cc band. I have great restriction, I've had no problems whatsoever!! Not one regret in getting banded seven months ago. I am healthier, and look much nicer physically. I've got 39 pounds left to lose to get to my goal weight of 140. At this rate that I've been losing, I'm feeling that I may get there by my 1 year Bandiversary, wouldn't that be awesome!!!
Thank you, to anyone that may be reading this, and may your own personal journey be going well.
Remember to be thankful to God for all you have in your life. Talk with Him everyday, He's with you, and He's with me!
Down -54 Pounds!!
Nov 02, 2007
The scales read 191 this morning!!Looking forward to getting out of the 90's.....and I'm almost out!!
On another note, my July archives have disappeared. OH Services says there's nothing they can do to retrieve it. That's a shame because this has been my journal log. I had a lot of information that was important to me, that's now gone forever.
Have a wonderful day....
Had My 3rd Fill...Went Better This Time!
Oct 31, 2007
Well I survived halloween and my 3rd fill!
Even though I was nervous going to the doctors (as usual), everything went really smooth. He now has my band filled to 2.5cc's (4cc Band), he was kind enough to even give me a prescription for my Albuterol (inhaler thingy). So that was nice!
I had soup around 2:30 and that went down fine, however later around 6pm I took a couple bites of hamburger helper...BIG MISTAKE...this stayed in my throat for over 2 hrs! It was awful, I asked my DH to burp me a few times and that helped while he was doing it, but then the lump would return in my throat! Terrible feeling! I sipped some tea, walked around with my arms waving up in the air, went up & down the outside stairs, and this all helped some...but not completely!
Even now sitting here, my coffee is giving me trouble, sooooo I've got to consciencely make the effort to sip, (or take 1/2 drinks than what I normally do) not gulp! Wow, this is tough. I pray that I don't blow it and vomit. Last night a couple of times I could feel that sense that leads up to vomiting. Thank goodness, I didn't!
Okay, I'm 4 mos into this and I'm now realllly going to have to do what I was told at the beginning... "take pea size bites, and chew things up really well" It's kind of hard to, I've always been a slow eater to begin with, but now I've got to be aware and careful that I truly do chew the food up well. I bet it's even harder for those people that have always eaten super fast!
The good news is, I had NO candy, and by eating only soup & the few bites of "horror"... I weigh 1 pound less this morning! Scales read 193!! Down a total of 52!!
Here's wishing everyone on this journey success and patience, as you go along!
OH WOW!!....I'M ALMOST 1/2 WAY TO GOAL!!
Oct 20, 2007
I'm truly shocked (again!). Getting on the scales is sometimes like Christmas morning for a kid, what's it gonna be, what am I gonna find!
I had to get on the scales twice to make sure I was seeing it correctly! Now yesterday I weighed 196.5, so the first time stepping on it this morning it read 194.5, I got off and stepped back on and it reads 194!!
What this means to me & why I'm very thankful:
1st. I've lost 51 lbs since being banded, June 26th!
2nd. I'm just about 1/2 way to my goal of 140!
3rd. My personal and secret wish has been granted, I finally weigh less than my husband again (his weight is 196), couldn't help but cry!
Thank you for reading this, I just had to share my happy news with you!! Take care everyone!!!
Finally....the scales went down a number!
Oct 18, 2007
I only have myself to blame. I'd been at 197 & then fluctuating up & back for probably 3 wks!
I started back up on my workout routine just 2 days ago....and wouldn't you know it, I lost a pound! This morning the scales read 196.
Just think, if I'd been doing my exercise consistantly for the past 3 wks I'm sure I would be posting that "I'm down 50+ lbs"! Oh well, just goes to show I fight doing the exercise tooth & nail!!
The holidays are coming up quickly and that means usually lots of food and goodies going around. However, it may be a little different this year for a few reasons. First, my daughter that enjoyed making cookies & brownie has moved out on her own. So that's one less temptation! Also, I'm not working, so not a whole lot of conversing with other people. However, I am depressed and I find myself closing off the world and contact with people, most days. Probably, not a good thing!
Oh well, on an UP note! I go in for my 3rd fill on Oct 31st. I'm eating more than I should and I do have restriction, but I definately need more! Hopefully, my next visit to the drs will do it!
Hope anyone that reads this is having a successful journey. And that you have peace and love in your life! May God be with you today and always.
I started back up on my workout routine just 2 days ago....and wouldn't you know it, I lost a pound! This morning the scales read 196.
Just think, if I'd been doing my exercise consistantly for the past 3 wks I'm sure I would be posting that "I'm down 50+ lbs"! Oh well, just goes to show I fight doing the exercise tooth & nail!!
The holidays are coming up quickly and that means usually lots of food and goodies going around. However, it may be a little different this year for a few reasons. First, my daughter that enjoyed making cookies & brownie has moved out on her own. So that's one less temptation! Also, I'm not working, so not a whole lot of conversing with other people. However, I am depressed and I find myself closing off the world and contact with people, most days. Probably, not a good thing!
Oh well, on an UP note! I go in for my 3rd fill on Oct 31st. I'm eating more than I should and I do have restriction, but I definately need more! Hopefully, my next visit to the drs will do it!
Hope anyone that reads this is having a successful journey. And that you have peace and love in your life! May God be with you today and always.
Looking Forward to Losing More!
Oct 13, 2007
I'm anxious for the scales to start moving again. I'll admit though, I've been a slug every since I saw 197 on the scales!
It doesn't make any sense....it's almost like I sabotage my success. Silly, I convince myself that "hey, the numbers are going down, and I didn't really work at it too hard yesterday...., so maybe I can just pass on working-out again this morning and I'll still keep losing!" Pretty silly huh?
Guess I'm still looking for the easy way out! Don't want to exercise, but still lose weight! I read it alllll the time here that exercise is the key to going forward and I realllly do believe that! So why, oh why do I think I can fool myself into thinking I'll be the exception and won't have to "do the work"? I need to STOP BEING SO LAZY, and continue to exercise everyday, and just push out of my mind that "hey, I've been exercising most days so I now deserve a break and won't do it for days in a row"!
Bottom Line: Routine and being consistant with working-out/exercise, is the key!
It doesn't make any sense....it's almost like I sabotage my success. Silly, I convince myself that "hey, the numbers are going down, and I didn't really work at it too hard yesterday...., so maybe I can just pass on working-out again this morning and I'll still keep losing!" Pretty silly huh?
Guess I'm still looking for the easy way out! Don't want to exercise, but still lose weight! I read it alllll the time here that exercise is the key to going forward and I realllly do believe that! So why, oh why do I think I can fool myself into thinking I'll be the exception and won't have to "do the work"? I need to STOP BEING SO LAZY, and continue to exercise everyday, and just push out of my mind that "hey, I've been exercising most days so I now deserve a break and won't do it for days in a row"!
Bottom Line: Routine and being consistant with working-out/exercise, is the key!
Wt. 197 & Holding....
Sep 26, 2007
So far, so good! Everyday since having my last fill I have weighed a little less each morning, with the exception of this morning...197 is what the scales read yesterday. But that's okay, I'm prepared for those plateaus to happen and I'm probably due one now. So if I continue to see this same # for the next week I'm not going to get discouraged!
I'm so thrilled, I'm just 2 lbs away from dropping a total of 50lbs since June 26th!! I'm now able to wear my old clothes that are in "like-new" condition, that I've been hanging onto for years with hopes that one day I can wear them. And now I can!! It makes me feel good!!
Thank you Lord for all the gifts that You give.
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