Stacy in Vegas
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1/31/06 (233 lbs.) Well, here it goes. This is my new profile...thank you Jamie!!! My surgery is two weeks from today VALENTINE'S DAY (As if the hearts didn't give it away). I am feeling nervous and excited at the same time. I am also eating everything in sight. I talked to my nutritionist yesterday and she wants me to lose 10 pounds before I get there. I hope I can do that, but if it was that easy I wouldn't need this surgery. I have a 7 day pre-op diet to start next Monday and I can't say I am looking forward to it. Three protein shakes a day and two salads...a rabbit would starve on that diet. I also have some friends from home coming to Vegas next week and it is hard to plan a night out without eating. I wan't to be successful, I REALLY do....but until now, willpower is non-existent. Not to make excuses for myself, but with my schedule it has always been hard to eat normally. I work from 8pm-4am (Casino, of course) and when I get home...I AM STARVING!!!! A normal night consists of a bag of pizza rolls and a Coke...then bed.
I have been overweight since the birth of my daughter (6 years ago) and as much as I complain about being fat...I NEVER do anything about it. I joined a gym about 2 years ago...I have been there once. I think it is a self-esteem thing. In Vegas, there are a LOT of "hot chicks"...strippers, hookers, cocktail waitresses and it is really hard to be fat here. I have been researching the band for over a year now but it wasn't until I discovered that I had high blood pressure and my doctor called me "Diabetes waiting to happen" that I really put a plan into action. I knew that my insurance did not cover WLS so I was to be a self pay. As I did my research, I NEVER imagined that I would go to Mexico for my surgery. But in all that I was reading about the band...one doctors name kept popping up, Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana. I have read everything I can get my hands on about him and I can not find one negative word. I have read his book and even called him on his cell with questions. I can't say that I have ever had a Doc's cell phone number before!I have also talked to the patient coordiantor, Carolyn, a million times and she is always polite and knowledgable.I am very confident in my decision to go to Dr. Ortiz and can't wait to meet him and his staff!!! Well, 13 days to go....wish me luck!!!
2/16/06 (228lbs.) I am home and banded and couldn't be happier!!!! I am very hungry, but happy. I had a WONDERFUL experience in Tijuana. I already knew that I had chosen the best doctor in the world, but my experience exceeded all of my expectations. The best part is proving my Dad wrong. He was dead set against Mexico and didn't even want my Mom to come with me...but she did...and she loved it too!!!! She thinks Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez are the greatest (not to mention the cutest!!!). Our hotel was nice, we were treated like royalty. Mrs. Ortiz (Docs mom) took me to all of my appointments and took my Mom back to the hotel while I rested. She is such a lovely lady.
My surgery went very well...I was up and about right away. Just a little shoulder pain yesterday and today, but I have drugs and a heating pad for that. I am very hungry, don't know if it's all in my head or not. Can't wait for cream soups next week!!!
4/14/06 (209 lbs.) Sorry I haven't posted in awhile...been busy trying to be a good bandster. Had my first fill March 28th...much easier than I thought. No pain!!!! Dr. Martinez does all of the fills and he is wonderful. He is patient and totally explains every step. My first fill was 1.8...and I was hoping that would be enough for awhile but I have decided to go for another on April 24th. I am losing weight, but it seems that I can eat more than I should be able to. My main problem is slowing down and chewing well enough. After 30 years of inhaling food...it is hard to eat slow. I have had food get stuck probably 4 or 5 times now. The worst was an orange the other day...thought I was gonna die!!!!! Oh well, live and learn...at least the weight is coming off. I feel so much better!!!!
5/3/06 (202lbs) I am sooooo excited, just got off the scale and I am just 2 pounds from ONEDERLAND!!!!!!! I went back to Tijuana last week and had another fill (actually 2). I went on Monday and Dr. Martinez(love him) put in another .5 which brought me to 2.3. I was spending the night in TJ so Doc told me to go eat something solid to make sure that I wasn't too tight. Well, it seemed as though I could still eat a lot. So, the next morning I went to the breakfast buffet at the Lucerna Hotel and I really did eat a lot. I went back to the office and Dr. Martinez had me drink under flouro again and he decided to add another .3. Now I am at 2.6 and I feel it!!!!! Restriction is a whole new ballgame. I MUST learn to chew better and slow down...OR ELSE!!!! The weight is really starting to come off now and that is so exciting. I wish I could just get off my butt and start working out. I keep saying it but never do it. I have been swimming lately, I guess that counts for something!
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5/14/06 (202 lbs). I just wanted to post today because it has been three months today since my surgery. I am soooooooo glad to be banded...it is the BEST thing I have ever done for myself. It has not been totally easy. In fact, this past week has been a real challenge. I have PB'd a lot and I am still deciding whether or not to unfill a little. I cannot figure out if I am too full or if my eating habits (chewing well, slowing down) still need some tweaking. All in all though, I am very happy. Food no longer controls me. In fact, I have to remember to eat and drink sometimes. A lot of my aches and pains have gone away and I am down 31 pounds since pre-op. I only have 2 pounds until "Onederland" and I can't wait.
7/6/06 (193 lbs.) Sorry I haven't updated in ages...just lazy. I hit Onederland on May 19th, just 3 months and 5 days out...that was exciting. Since then, I have only lost 6 pounds in 6 weeks. I know 1-2 a week is normal, but I was hoping more for the 2 a week. I only have myself to blame...I STILL HAVE NOT EXERCISED!!!!!!!! I talk about it every day, but I just can't seem to start. I TiVo'd a bunch of workout shows but the best I have done is watch one from my couch (while eating popcorn). When will I get off my ass and do something? Everyone at work keeps telling me how great I look and that feels really good...but just think how much better I could be with a little toning. I also have a hard time getting all of my water in. That could really help me too. OK.....starting right now...I vow to start exercising AND drinking more water. I will update soon with bikini pics...lol.
7/12/06 (188lbs). Out of the 190's today...just had to share.
10/26/06 (179lbs.) As you can see...I haven't posted in quite a while. Also, I haven't been doing very well either. I had to go back to Mexico last week because I thought my band had slipped. Dr. Ortiz said I got there just in time and I squeaked by with just a complete unfill. I got to that point with careless eating habits, constant PB'ing and months with a band TOO TIGHT. I was just too stubborn to go and do something about it. I always thought it would loosen. I WAS STUPID. Now that I have no fill...it is soooooo hard to be good. I can eat bread again (oh, how I missed it). I have been eating a lot of ice cream. Jack in the Box Strawberry shakes will be the death of me. I just have to make it 19 more days and then I go for a fill. I will start all over...hopefully I will get it right this time!
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