Sandigrl
The year in review
Sep 18, 2009
Well, it's been quite a year. I currently weigh 8 lbs more than I did this time last year. But I'm not gonna get myself all worked up over it. I've endured a lot of stress and physical trials; starting with my cornea being removed by my infant daughter, my mom having three heart attacks, and my dad having a stroke. This was all followed by an overfill which left my esophogas completely swollen shut. After vomiting and spiting up saliva over 24 hrs, I finally had an unfill. Since then I've had two or three fills. I'm not at my max, but close to it. I could probably use a little more restriction, but I still get stuck every once in a while and would like to play it safe.Since I'm over a year out, I no longer get free fills or free doctor consults. A fill would now cost me $400. In this economy, and the fact that I'm trying to keep our five children fed and clothed. . .it's not a possibility right now.
I've recently started losing the 15 lbs I gained since Thanksgiving last year. I've added three things to my daily routine. I like adding, not subtracting.
1. I'm keeping a glass of water in my hand at all times. Water, water, water.
2. I'm keeping up with my protein shakes at breakfast time. I have to have a hot drink in the a.m. to warm up my band.
3. I'm fitting in just 10 min of physical activity each day. Not much. . .but it's something. With plantar fasciitis, it's a lot.
My goal is to lose 10 lbs in 5 weeks. I'm just not ready to give up on this band!
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About Me
TX
Location
39.5
BMI
Surgery
05/13/2008
Surgery Date
Apr 02, 2008
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