sterlingfyre
May 30, 2009
May 30, 2009
It's been 7 months since my Lap Band surgery & quite awhile since I've posted, but I have to tell you...this is the BEST decision I've made for myself in a very long time!! Not only have I lost 80.1#'s, but I've done it without even one fill of my band!!! I don't know the how's or why's of this phenomenon, believe me 
...I'm just thrilled with the results!! 
I saw my surgeon in October, November, December & January. Then he told me not to come back until March, which I did. He was amazed at the progress I had made & told me that apparently, I didn't need a fill yet. He then told me not to come back to see him again until this coming July...unless I felt like I needed my first fill before then. Well, so far, things are still progressing as they have been & maybe I'll be able to wait until July...I don't know...guess I'll just have to wait & see!!
I'm hoping my story empowers others to follow their dreams to a newer, much healthier life!!
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...I'm just thrilled with the results!! I saw my surgeon in October, November, December & January. Then he told me not to come back until March, which I did. He was amazed at the progress I had made & told me that apparently, I didn't need a fill yet. He then told me not to come back to see him again until this coming July...unless I felt like I needed my first fill before then. Well, so far, things are still progressing as they have been & maybe I'll be able to wait until July...I don't know...guess I'll just have to wait & see!!
I'm hoping my story empowers others to follow their dreams to a newer, much healthier life!!
October 21, 2008
Oct 21, 2008
Wow...here it is...the evening before 'Ms. LB' and I are acquainted. I can't believe that this is the last night of my 2 week liquid diet either! To tell you the truth, I amazed myself at the restraint I had...didn't even cheat with a scrap of anything! I guess I really must have instilled in my brain just how serious I am this time...after all the other attempts & failures to lose weight, I know this is the way it will become a success
!
I won't lie...I am a bit apprehensive at the thought of being 'put under'
, and if there was an option for conscious sedation during Lap Band surgery, I'd be jumping at it! Since there isn't, I guess I'll just 'suck it up' and be brave
.
I know it's the lack of control thing that's giving me a hard time, but if I think of this in a logical sense, we give up control each & every day of our lives; correct? Who can say if that insignificant drive to the grocery store each week is a safe one? Truth be told, a million things could occur that might change our lives forever...so, looking at the surgery that way, it seems a lot safer than going to Walmart!!
They want me at the hospital at 11 a.m. CDT, and surgery is scheduled for 1 p.m. CDT. I hope to be marching the halls before 4 p.m. just to make certain there aren't any surprises popping up that would keep me from heading home on Thursday!
I have one more 'dinner shake' to enjoy
before midnight & then it's nothing else until I return from the other side. I plan to be sitting on that loser's bench tomorrow evening, so please make some room
!!
As always, a million thanks for everything so far!
Audrey
!I won't lie...I am a bit apprehensive at the thought of being 'put under'
, and if there was an option for conscious sedation during Lap Band surgery, I'd be jumping at it! Since there isn't, I guess I'll just 'suck it up' and be brave. I know it's the lack of control thing that's giving me a hard time, but if I think of this in a logical sense, we give up control each & every day of our lives; correct? Who can say if that insignificant drive to the grocery store each week is a safe one? Truth be told, a million things could occur that might change our lives forever...so, looking at the surgery that way, it seems a lot safer than going to Walmart!!
They want me at the hospital at 11 a.m. CDT, and surgery is scheduled for 1 p.m. CDT. I hope to be marching the halls before 4 p.m. just to make certain there aren't any surprises popping up that would keep me from heading home on Thursday!
I have one more 'dinner shake' to enjoy
before midnight & then it's nothing else until I return from the other side. I plan to be sitting on that loser's bench tomorrow evening, so please make some room!!As always, a million thanks for everything so far!
Audrey
October 8, 2008
Oct 08, 2008
Well, I started my liquid diet today, so it won't be that long of a wait! But yesterday, I was eating everything I could get my hands on
!! Now I know how a death row inmate must feel like when he gets his last meal
!! I had a HUGE bowl of ice cream, (my BIGGEST weakness!!), before I went to bed also
!! Just couldn't help myself, but that's all behind me now; right?
All in all, the day has passed by in a fairly smooth manner. I did have help from my friends who sent me messages & funny emails 
to encourage me forward. You all know who you are & I thank you from the bottom of my heart
.
I still have no idea what time my surgery will be on 10/22 & I'm hoping to hear from someone soon
! I really hate not having details for events...especially when they affect me directly
!
Well, 1 day down & 13 more to go. I just have to recall the story I used to read to my daughter when she was a tot, "The Little Engine That Could" & repeat over & over again..."I know I can, I know I can...".
Have a wonderful whatever!
Audrey
! But yesterday, I was eating everything I could get my hands on!! Now I know how a death row inmate must feel like when he gets his last meal!! I had a HUGE bowl of ice cream, (my BIGGEST weakness!!), before I went to bed also!! Just couldn't help myself, but that's all behind me now; right?All in all, the day has passed by in a fairly smooth manner. I did have help from my friends who sent me messages & funny
emails to encourage me forward. You all know who you are & I thank you from the bottom of my heart.I still have no idea what time my surgery will be on 10/22 & I'm hoping to hear from someone soon
! I really hate not having details for events...especially when they affect me directly!Well, 1 day down & 13 more to go. I just have to recall the story I used to read to my daughter when she was a tot, "The Little Engine That Could" & repeat over & over again..."I know I can, I know I can...
".Have a wonderful whatever!
Audrey
September 23,2008
Sep 23, 2008
Well, the doc's office just called & I have a date for my Lap Band surgery...October 22nd!!! Not certain of the time, but they figure it will be late morning. Wow, now it's really real & a bit scary, but exciting also! I have an EGD scheduled for 10/3 & I hope it comes out fine so I don't have any surprises !!
You've made this journey so much easier for me, and I thank everyone who has posted their ups & downs...you can't imagine how much you've helped!!
Thanx again!!
Audrey
!!! Not certain of the time, but they figure it will be late morning. Wow, now it's really real & a bit scary, but exciting also! I have an EGD scheduled for 10/3 & I hope it comes out fine so I don't have any surprises !! You've made this journey so much easier for me, and I thank everyone who has posted their ups & downs...you can't imagine how much you've helped!!
Thanx again!!
Audrey
September 17, 2008
Sep 17, 2008
Well, I finally received the call from Dr. Glass's office today, saying that Medica approved my Lap Band surgery!! Now I have to wait for the paperwork to find the doctor's office and then I'll get my surgery date. I never realized how impatient I would be wading through all the steps that needed to be accomplished...I think I surprised myself!!
This has been an interesting journey so far...a journey that has been made possible with all of the help & support I've received from all of you. All your answers; questions; information...most of all, your acceptance & friendship have made the trip wonderful. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
This has been an interesting journey so far...a journey that has been made possible with all of the help & support I've received from all of you. All your answers; questions; information...most of all, your acceptance & friendship have made the trip wonderful. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
August 28, 2008
Aug 28, 2008
I found out yesterday from my trip to St. cloud that Dr. Glass' office finally received my psych eval! The office began insurance submission, and I have a date for my second surgeon appointment...it's 9/10. If all goes according to plan, the office thinks my Lap Band surgery will be in early October. What started as a thought two years ago, seems so very close now...Yikes!! 
August 25, 2008
Aug 25, 2008
Well I've procrastinated long enough...it's time to bring the thoughts and pictures in my head to life by putting them out here.
I've read hours and hours of information & stories from others in the OH Forums to date. I want to thank each and every one of you for your inspirational words & journeys. You've all made me much stronger than I've ever been!
Right now, I'm in process for having Lap Band placement. I've finished up with my dietitian, psychologist and I'm waiting to get word of my second surgeon's appointment. Haven't begun the insurance wait yet, but no one seems to think it will take very long for approval. Unfortunately, I'm not as optimistic about that!
What I am optimistic about is the future, and how my new best friend, 'Ms. LB', (Lap Band), is going to help me shed the other two people I've been carrying around with me for years! I know that a singular person is inside because I've seen her! Let me share a funny story with you....
In September, I will celebrate my 10 year Breast Cancer anniversary. In the course of all the treatments and procedures I went through, I had my first bone scan. When the scan was complete, I asked the technician if I could see what it looked like, and he was happy to allow me to view the completed scan. I was enthralled by the fact that I indeed had a 'skinny' skeleton...then the tech turned up the contrast of the screen!! Lo and behold...there, staring back at me was the outline of Marshmallow Man, (Ghostbusters anyone??), with my skinny skeleton holding him up!! I can chuckle about it now, but at that moment in time, I was mortified!!
The journey I'm finally beginning has been a long time coming, but I'm looking eagerly to all of it's challenges & triumphs. I look forward to becoming a success as many of you have...and being a 'Loser' in the best sense of the word!!
Until next time...
I've read hours and hours of information & stories from others in the OH Forums to date. I want to thank each and every one of you for your inspirational words & journeys. You've all made me much stronger than I've ever been!
Right now, I'm in process for having Lap Band placement. I've finished up with my dietitian, psychologist and I'm waiting to get word of my second surgeon's appointment. Haven't begun the insurance wait yet, but no one seems to think it will take very long for approval. Unfortunately, I'm not as optimistic about that!
What I am optimistic about is the future, and how my new best friend, 'Ms. LB', (Lap Band), is going to help me shed the other two people I've been carrying around with me for years! I know that a singular person is inside because I've seen her! Let me share a funny story with you....
In September, I will celebrate my 10 year Breast Cancer anniversary. In the course of all the treatments and procedures I went through, I had my first bone scan. When the scan was complete, I asked the technician if I could see what it looked like, and he was happy to allow me to view the completed scan. I was enthralled by the fact that I indeed had a 'skinny' skeleton...then the tech turned up the contrast of the screen!! Lo and behold...there, staring back at me was the outline of Marshmallow Man, (Ghostbusters anyone??), with my skinny skeleton holding him up!! I can chuckle about it now, but at that moment in time, I was mortified!!
The journey I'm finally beginning has been a long time coming, but I'm looking eagerly to all of it's challenges & triumphs. I look forward to becoming a success as many of you have...and being a 'Loser' in the best sense of the word!!
Until next time...
About Me
Alexandria, MN
Location
35.8
BMI
Surgery
10/22/2008
Surgery Date
Jul 23, 2008
Member Since
