Second Fill Today

Sep 10, 2009

I am nine weeks out from having my 14cc Lap-Band AP band installed and I got my second fill today. I now have 7cc in my 14cc band. The doctor said that I should feel some restriction and that by next month, when I get my third fill; I should be in the “green zone” or “sweet spot”, which ever you choose to call it.  

This past month has been a challenge, being in “Bandster Hell”, but I still managed to lose 4.3 pounds by watching what I ate and not depending on restriction to help. But I also found out that I have lost 19.75 inches off my body measurements since my pre-surgery measurements.  

Since starting down this road last October 13th (2008), I have lost 75.9 pounds, according to my doctor’s official scales. I’m very happy with that and I will loose the rest slowly. Speaking of that, I still haven’t decided on a final weight goal. I do know I want to get to 199.5 pounds just to see what I look like under 200 pounds. I haven’t been less than 200 pounds since being in grade school, maybe seventh grade, so that’s my first goal. Where I go from there will be decided after getting below 200.  

I get comments like “I didn’t recognize you because you’ve lost so much weight”, to people not recognizing me at all. Who ever though 76 pounds would make such a difference. The receptionist and nurse at the weight loss center this morning said I looked like I was now half the person I was when I started. Not really accurate, but nice to hear. It’s been a lot of work but worth every bit of the effort.     Plus I walk or hike three to five miles a day plus doing yard work and housework.

I’ve changed physically but I’ve also changed “between the ears”. I eat so much smarter, no fats, sugar, empty white carbs, ECT ECT.   YES, I LIKE MY BAND BUDDY!!!

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