pitablond
We have lost 250lbs!
Jun 28, 2012
So excited that I thought I would share. I had band 5/2009 and my hubby had bypass 2/2012. We weighed in this week and total a 250lb weight loss from our highest weight! We are beyond happy with our surgery choices. We our running our first 5K (Philly Color Run) in 9 days and cannot believe how much life has changed for us. Did I hope to lose more with the band? Yes. Did I think that I would be at goal by now? Yes. I still have a bit to go but I refuse to give up. It took me 10 years to get to 330lbs...it might take me 10 yrs to get to goal but I know that I will get there. 
Hope the pics show up!
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Hope the pics show up!
Signed up for my first 5K!!!
Apr 25, 2012
My "bandiversary" is a month away but I thought I would share now. I have been away from the board...I needed positive energy, not the negativity and petty stuff going on here every time I logged in. I got my band 5/27/09 and have have some issues with getting stuck once in awhile but thats it so far. I am not at my goal weight but I blame that on myself, not the band. I have about 20-25 more to go. I never had issues with being a big girl. My goal is to be healthy...I could care less about being skinny. With that being said, I just signed up to do the 5K Color Run in Philly. Im stoked!
Do I cheat? Yes. Its rare but it happens.I cant remember the last time I had a soda or fast food but I do like my coffee and chocolate! I followed the rules to a "T" the first year and a half. I still use 1 cup containers, still weigh food as much as possible, etc.
Do I go for followups with my band doc? Yes, I feel that its necessary to keep me on track...plus they think my hubby (he had RNY and lost 70lbs since February 13th) and I are awesome. That keeps me positive too. LOL
Do I work out? Yes...it wasnt consistant until recently though.
Am I happy with my band? Yes
Was this the easy way out? Heck no! This is the hardest thing I have ever done next to being a mom of 2 boys!
Would I do it over again? Heck yes! Even if I should start having complications, I think getting the band was the best thing that I could have done.
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Do I cheat? Yes. Its rare but it happens.I cant remember the last time I had a soda or fast food but I do like my coffee and chocolate! I followed the rules to a "T" the first year and a half. I still use 1 cup containers, still weigh food as much as possible, etc.
Do I go for followups with my band doc? Yes, I feel that its necessary to keep me on track...plus they think my hubby (he had RNY and lost 70lbs since February 13th) and I are awesome. That keeps me positive too. LOL
Do I work out? Yes...it wasnt consistant until recently though.
Am I happy with my band? Yes
Was this the easy way out? Heck no! This is the hardest thing I have ever done next to being a mom of 2 boys!
Would I do it over again? Heck yes! Even if I should start having complications, I think getting the band was the best thing that I could have done.
back on track...again.
Feb 17, 2012
I cannot believe I slacked off so much on the blogging. I was keeping a steady record for the longest time. Today I went in for my first fill since May 2011. He added about .4cc. So I have between 6-7 in an 10cc band. Took him awhile to find my port but I got through it. I have gained about 20lbs which upsets me to no end. So...its time to get back to basics and get my head back in the game. The cool thing is that now my hubby is fully on board as well. He just had RNY on Monday and is doing really well.
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Oops...I'm a slacker!
Jan 31, 2011
I didn't realize that I didnt even blog about my 100lb loss!! Let's go back about a month...on 12/13/10 I went to my Aunt's house...our annual pumpkin roll making day. First thing I did was drop everything and run into her bathroom. Here's the thing...my Aunt had RNY a few years ago...and she has this scale that perfectly lines up with the one from our clinic. So I jump on the scale, after peeing and getting naked of course, and OMG OMG OMG...I was 205. WHAT?! 205!!! Not 209 but 205. My body said "screw you 100". lol So of course I get redressed, run out, tell everyone that I hit a 104 pound loss with a big cheesy smile...and then go on with my day by rolling 75+ pumpkin rolls. lol
Soooo...fast forward to now...I am back up in weight...215. I havent changed my ticker because I am determined to get it back off...fast. Between the holiday, the steroids, and not being able to work out I just got lazy and didnt care. The winter blues took over...shows how fast things can change if you just let yourself go!
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Soooo...fast forward to now...I am back up in weight...215. I havent changed my ticker because I am determined to get it back off...fast. Between the holiday, the steroids, and not being able to work out I just got lazy and didnt care. The winter blues took over...shows how fast things can change if you just let yourself go!
19 days later...
Nov 18, 2010
On Nov 1st I posted that I was going to start fresh...at that point I believe I only had 3 pound to lose before a grand total of 100. I was determined. I started getting back to the good eating habits, started working out more, fell in love with Zumba, etc. It lasted a little more than a week and all of a sudden I pulled something in my back when lifting my 3 yr. old. I have a past relationship with my sciatic nerve. This is possibly the worst time for this to happen. I haven't been able to get to the gym in two weeks and I can barely walk without wincing. This is hell. I have put it off long enough and have an appointment with my doctor today. I will still continue to do my best with eating...hopefully that will be enough to get the scale moving!
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17 months...and I'm losing the wrong thing!
Nov 01, 2010
I'm frustrated with myself. I'm not losing weight...instead I'm losing my willpower along with my determination and drive instead. Halloween was awful, I just kept slamming down the chocolate...which led me to even more carbs. Dr. Weiger didn't think I needed a fill because I had been losing about a pound a week but now I have to wait until December 4th for my next appointment and I am starving...all the time! My last fill was in July I believe. I feel like I have no band...I have been overly emotional and stressed out so maybe it's me being an idiot and *thinking* that I need food. I was so strict with myself for so long that I can't believe I would stop now when I have just 12lbs before I hit Onederland.
SOMEBODY SMACK ME!!
Well...okay don't smack me quite yet...it's a good thing that I realize this, right?! It's November 1st. I have over a month until my next fill and I will just have to deal with it. I seriously feel like Im back in Bandster Hell...actually Im not even sure that I felt this bad back then...so starting NOW...I will be pushing the protein/no carb thing, water, and work outs. I am in love with Zumba so let's see how much of my ass I can dance off in by my 18mth bandiversary!
Wish me luck!
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SOMEBODY SMACK ME!!
Well...okay don't smack me quite yet...it's a good thing that I realize this, right?! It's November 1st. I have over a month until my next fill and I will just have to deal with it. I seriously feel like Im back in Bandster Hell...actually Im not even sure that I felt this bad back then...so starting NOW...I will be pushing the protein/no carb thing, water, and work outs. I am in love with Zumba so let's see how much of my ass I can dance off in by my 18mth bandiversary!
Wish me luck!
Unfill due to a cold!?
Sep 03, 2010
A few days ago I started getting a typical cold from my son...no big deal, just a little congestion...or so I thought! My perfect restriction slowly turned into a horrible tightness. It started with getting stuck on anything and everything and by this morning, I can't even drink hot chocolate. I thought the heat would help, no such luck! So I hop on the phone right away and explain to the receptionist what is going on, they fit me in within two hours of my call. I ended up getting a .3 unfill and learning that the slightest amount of mucus and drainage can to insane things to my little buddy!.
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Surgery went well...
Aug 30, 2010
I had surgery last Monday and was back to work by Friday. I feel great aside from certain clothing rubbing against the incision above my belly button. This surgery wasnt too bad, a little harder than the banding I think. I can't wait for the followup appointment with Dr. Currie on Friday. I want to be able to do more than just walk. I have just under 20lbs until I hit my first goal (Onederland). I am so ready to push myself to get there!
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Another surgery - lucky me!
Aug 19, 2010
Today I am down 87lbs...of course I want more but when I look back over the last few months, I am so grateful that I have slowed down. Im not digging the skin wrinkles! I have had a lot of pain the past two weeks in my upper right abdomen under my rib cage. I went in to see the doctor and he was pretty sure that it was my gall bladder. I went for an ultrasound last Thursday and was set up with my surgeon right away on Friday. Yesterday they called and surgery is on Monday! Hot damn they move fast!! I am beyond greatful though bc I have never had this kind of pain before. I have a "few" gall stones so they are removing the gall bladder and at the same time doing an endoscopy to check for any ulcers and my band positioning. Maybe this surgery will help me lose the last 23lbs! lol
P.S. to anyone who may read this...apparently when you lose really fast, gall bladder surgery is likely. Just FYI. My surgeon said that he normally has this happen with banders, that it is typically bypass patients. Go me!!
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P.S. to anyone who may read this...apparently when you lose really fast, gall bladder surgery is likely. Just FYI. My surgeon said that he normally has this happen with banders, that it is typically bypass patients. Go me!!
About Me
Harrisburg, PA
Location
32.1
BMI
Surgery
05/27/2009
Surgery Date
Jun 11, 2008
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