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Sandybells's Journal

A blog by Sandybells in General

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Tummy tuck in my future!

I am scheduled for June 26th, 2008. I will be having the traditional surgery but with the special consideration for my gallbladder scar. The first consult made it clear that they couldn't do much about my bulge right above the belly button. I have an extra bit of fat on the opposite side from the scar due to the revision I had on the scar a few years ago. They took out some of the fat under and around the scar but it left a bulge of fat on the other side from the scar. I want it to be more

Transferred stats from my signature....

Banded Feb.23, 2006 Dr. McCollister @Crosby, MN Started process : 08/12/05 weight 211 lbs @5' 2" 2/24/06- Weight 190 lbs Date of banding. 6/1/06--Weight 163.8 lbs (4th fill) 6/12/06--Weight 161.4lbs. Unfill today 7/27/06--0.3 added 159.2 lbs 8/29/06-No fill-158 lbs 9/14/2006- 159.1 lbs. 0.4 brings me to 2.4 cc. 10/12/2006-157 lbs. M 1/09/2007-154 lbs no fills since 9/14/06 Measurements 44-37-42  

SAW THE DOCTOR Sept. 14,2006

I was given a 0.4 fill today so it brings me up to 2.6 I believe. I am starving at 10:00 PM. Had the fill at 2 today. He said to try the level and if I am too tight come back in for an unfill and they would squeeze me in. He is so nice..! I have to come back Oct. 12 3:45. Also have a lab appt. Oct. 5 --8:30 am. Don't miss that one...Fasting is important! 159.1 lbs. Up one pound from last time. Oh crap! We have discovered beautiful biking trails in Crosby that are paved and run along a couple o

I got a fill today

0.3 today so I think I am at 2.0 currently. I thought I was at 2.3 before I went today? I need to increase my exercise so I can get the most out of the band adjustment. Supposed to be hot again over the weekend. At least it isn't the Florida humidity to go with it. This month I want to really lose some weight. I have had my band for several months and need to maximize the effect. 159.2 lbs today...

June 25th,

Yesterday was so full of fun and excitement for me. My love planned a beautiful day with horseback riding shopping and whatever suited us. I had been wanting to go to a stable for a long time. What a beautiful place to do that. Pillsbury State Park in Pillager, Minnesota is so neat! I was totally surprised By the terrain. It was heavily wooded and hilly with valleys and just quite a lot of trails. OMG what a place! The guide said to come back for rides during the fall for autumn colors and

Unfill June 12,2006

Don't know how much is in my band but had to have it unfilled a bit. I couldn't eat all weekend. Now I can drink without pain. Liquids only for several days.   My weight is 161.4 today, June 12, 2006. Kinda makes me sad that she overfilled me last week only to have it unfilled today. I will be very careful not to gain this next week or so. July 3, I am due again for a fill.   I went shopping today and bought several pairs of panties and bras in smaller sizes and slacks and blouses also small

rth fill since Feb. 23,2006

Fifth fill 2.6 or 2.7cc Last week I had a fill but I think and it seems true that she missed my port. I was supposed to have 2.4 but when she withdrew the fluid yesterday it was only 2.0 and then she refilled to 2.7. Today I feel quite a lot of difference. All last week after the 'fill' I felt I could eat anything and everything. I didn't but I could have. I hardly needed to chew. It was obvious to me that it just wasn't right. She did have trouble finding the port last week so that is the reaso

Had a fill June 1, 2006

Fourth fill .4 cc was added. I am down to 163.8 lbs and the measurements are improving even as the pounds don't. 5' 2" 45" bust 38" waist 42" hips 6.25" wrist 14.5: calf 12 " bicep 21.5 thigh 15" neck Of course my head is swelling to unmeasurable proportions from feeling so good about myself. I danced to "Burn the Floor" for a few minutes Monday and it made me feel so good. My feet felt like lead from lack of dancing for so many years. That will be my exercise for weightloss since

May 2,

3rd fill Had my third fill today. I am up to 2.6 to 2.8. No problem drinking so far. PA was a little reluctant to give a fill again this soon. 169.5 lbs Not too bad! I can not wait to see this weight drop.

NSV (Non Scale Victories)

I can wear shoes with shoestrings. And Tie them myself. My pants are looser. My neck is shrinking Less fat wrinkles on back of neck. Dowager's hump etc. Able to get up and down while laying laminate flooring. Aunt gave me a new shirt in large, it's snug. Playing golf is fun again. I can Sit in a chair with my legs tucked up beside me comfortably! Shirts hang down straighter instead of up and over my tummy. My tummy doesn't drive the car anymore...I do in more ways than one!

From a Aug. 12,2005 - BMI of 38.6 to a BMI 30.9 - April 25th, 2006

My surgery was done Feb. 24, 2006-my weight on that morning was 190. Medicare and Tricare for Life have paid for my surgery. (I paid upfront $3500 to get the surgery and promised to pay the whole cost $20,000 in the event neither paid.) This got me the surgery in any case and it was a risk I took. My weight is carried in the stomach area, my legs and arms were rather slim, My stomach is slimming down, my tummy was droopy before surgery and it continues to do so. However the volume is much less

April 23, 2006

Had a fill last week and on the weekend we laid laminate flooring in the kitchen and I was exhausted. During the night, I felt very rigid in the stomach area and could not sleep. At about midnight, I figured I should just walk around a little to relieve the feeling of tightness. When I got out of bed I felt sick and 'fainty' so I woke my husband so he could be there if I collapsed. I finally vomited or whatever and went back to bed. All night, I felt so uncomfortable. I got up on Sunday and star

2nd fill

I was feeling no restriction so made an appt. to have a 2nd fill. They have me up to .9cc in a 10cc band under flouroscopy. Sounds awfully stingy with the fills? I will be on liquids for three days. then mushies for 3. I hope this is a good fill this time. I need the restriction. I started dancing to Burn the Floor DVD. Love that show! They know how to dance. Also played golf Sunday for several hours then fed the crowd Brats and potato salad and Macaroni salad. Many desserts available too! R

First fill today

It was not too bad getting the fill. Kind of a big needle but it was numbed up. I ate jello, Ice Tea and protein shake today along with my water. No problems with my band! She probed a bit before hitting the port. That was with Flouroscopy! Drank the Barium (not alot) Only got .5 CC

2 weeks since surgery

I went shopping from 8 this morning to 4:30 pm. Walked alot. My surgery is a distant memory...How cool! I got barbeque chicken wings from KFC...not good at all... the band is not happy with that. My husband took me to Applebee's for dinner and I had onion soup.. Cheese is rubbery so couldn't eat that part.. Husband shared some of his steak and mashed potatoes..Yummy stuff! Went down easy too.. I am so tickled with my band and my weight is down to 179 today. Yeah! From 190 on day of surg

Wednesday, March1, 2006

Great day! So little pain that I am amazed. I can cough without grabbing my belly. Kashli go lean for breakfast Ice tea with sweetNlow Cottage cheese chewed well for lunch cream of chicken soup for dinner jello/SF applesauce. Non/fat dry mild all blended and chilled overnight...Not too bad. iced tea sugarfree popcicle dropped in for extra flavor I want flavor so bad. Did take it easy for the day but... tomorrow Go to the clinic to see fill specialist or Dr.??? Just postop check I guess

One day at a time!

Friday surgery day Feb 24, 2006 11 AM ((((189 LB.))))   3:30 in my room to rest. Boy do I need it! Pain in tummy pretty bad, gas, I am sure! (Ice chips yummy!) Vitals checked frequently, too Frequently! 4:30 Was able to pee with some coaxing...very.. slow.. intermitent stream 7:30 Tried to walk outside the room- Not far before I threw up nearly hitting passersby how rude am I?? 9:00 pm Sent husband home for his stint at visiting is not restful for me. Told I would be released tomorrow.V

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