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4 months post op

So, it has now been 4 months since my surgery. I have lost 24 lbs. to date. The last 6 weeks have been at a stand still and I gained and lost the same 2-3 lbs. over and over again. :crying:

But, I just got my 3rd fill this week and I can really tell the difference. I have alot of restriction and I know this will kick off the weight loss again. Also, I am walking now, so that should help as well. :target:

 

I had acid reflux really bad before my surgery. I still have it somewhat, but not nearly as bad. I am able to take medication for it "as needed" now, instead of a daily. Also, my doctor has lowered my blood pressure medication because of the weight loss! :thumbup: These are definitely victories!

 

I still struggle with some food issues and think that maybe I always will. I have definitely learned that the lap-band is a tool and if I stop using it, it won't work. So, to stay focused is really the key here. Cheating band is only cheating yourself!

 

On my next blog, I hope to report some major improvement in the weight loss and to my self esteem!

 

Surgery: 2/25/09

1st fill: 4/6/09 - 2 cc for a total of 3 cc

 

2nd fill: 5/11/09 - .5 cc for a total of 3.5 cc

 

3rd fill: 6/22/09 - 1 cc for a total of 4.5 cc

 

Good luck to all of you out there!

 

:smile2:The journey to 1,000 miles begins with the first step!:smile2:

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ShelleyB

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So, it has now been 4 months since my surgery. I have lost 24 lbs. to date. The last 6 weeks have been at a stand still and I gained and lost the same 2-3 lbs. over and over again. :thumbup:

But, I just got my 3rd fill this week and I can really tell the difference. I have alot of restriction and I know this will kick off the weight loss again. Also, I am walking now, so that should help as well. :)

I had acid reflux really bad before my surgery. I still have it somewhat, but not nearly as bad. I am able to take medication for it "as needed" now, instead of a daily. Also, my doctor has lowered my blood pressure medication because of the weight loss! :) These are definitely victories!

I still struggle with some food issues and think that maybe I always will. I have definitely learned that the lap-band is a tool and if I stop using it, it won't work. So, to stay focused is really the key here. Cheating band is only cheating yourself!

On my next blog, I hope to report some major improvement in the weight loss and to my self esteem!

Surgery: 2/25/09

1st fill: 4/6/09 - 2 cc for a total of 3 cc

2nd fill: 5/11/09 - .5 cc for a total of 3.5 cc

3rd fill: 6/22/09 - 1 cc for a total of 4.5 cc

Good luck to all of you out there!

:smile2:The journey to 1,000 miles begins with the first step!:smile2:

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