Amanda61082

1. How long have you been banded?
I was banded 2/13/12, so about 4mths
2. How much weight did want to lose?
108 lbs
3. How much weight have you lost?
69 lbs (25 lbs are pre-op weight loss)
4. How happy are you that you have been banded: scale of 1-10 (1 being regretful, 10 being elated)
7- I had a lot of health problems directly after surgery, and it took awhile for the problems to resolve. I did loose 45 lbs after surgery, but I was told that it was all me, since my band was completely empty and tests showed zero restriction. I was finally able to get a fill about 3 weeks ago, but it didn't do anything. I am hoping once I get to a good restriction, I can change my 7 to a 10, since this is getting harder without restriction!

I had PCOS as well. I never had a normal period in my life. My cycle varied from 18-91 days! I was put on Clomid to conceive my son, and my daughter just happened to be concieved on a weird ovulation moment!
I had my band put on 2/13/12, lost about 70lbs, and I have lost all my PCOS symptoms! My periods are regular without the use of any drugs! I am not on birth control (I had a blood clot), and no IUD. My doctor said that once I started loosing weight my PCOS symptoms would fade or be non-exsistent, and they defintely did! I did the surgery more for my overall health and emotional state, but this was an added bonus!
Good luck to you!

Congrats Cyndie, I'm right behind you. Had my NSV last Friday night. Had to break down and get a pair of jeans as my size 18 from Lane Bryant were just too big. Went to a consignment shop 1st but no luck. Found a great pair of Seven jeans at Lane Bryant in size 16! I typically have to buy the Right Fit so I don't have to pay a tailor but I broke the bank and went for the Seven jeans as they fit just right. When I get down to a size 14W, I'll put the money out for a tailor to take them in and get more wear out of them. I wore them yesterday and I felt like a million bucks!

That is fantastic! Good job!

Just bought a pair of 16 jeans and a bra 3 cup sizes smaller!!! I was a 22 six weeks ago!! Yay!!

Just bought a pair of 16 jeans and a bra 3 cup sizes smaller!!! I was a 22 six weeks ago!! Yay!!

Well it is ladies! Straight from the dietician's mouth!

I have experienced similar situations and my gall bladder is long gone. Before surgery the only time I ever experienced it was after eating Breakfast at dinners. Not sure if if was due to the fat used in the cooking or the high suger content of pancakes/syrup. Anyway I believe you. I wonder when we eat it speeds up our digestions. I don't think it's the food you just ate; rather food that's been traveling along and some hormone released when the stomach starts producing digestive juices. Just a laymans' idea. I am not a medical professional.

Well it is ladies! Straight from the dietician's mouth!

That's great news! I hope things only get better for you. You are well on your way! I hope you can soon look back on this as just a little bump in your road to skinnyville!

I had my surgery last Monday (2/13). On the following Tuesday when I woke up in the hospital, I started wheezing. They just assumed it was due to the anesthesia. I stayed another night, and was sent home. A day later I couldn't breathe. So I went back to the hospital, had a CT-scan and xray, and was given a neubelizer and inhaler. They just said I was full of mucus. The treatments were working well, but werent getting rid of my wheezing. So today I woke up, felt like I couldnt breathe. I was sent to Pulmonlogy and was told that it sounds like I either have asthma or I was in anaphylaxis. I had to have a Breathing test which should I have mild obstruction. I have a latex allergy, and the band has no latex in it, but it is made of silicone and titanium. 2 weeks prior to surgery I was given a CPAP machine with a silicone mask. I woke up with 4 blistery sore on my face. So...now they are thinking the wheezing is part of my body have an allergic reaction to the silicone. I was put on prendisone to hopefully kill the wheezing, and I see my surgeon next week to discuss this further. I will be devastated if after everything I put in to this, to have it removed will kill me.
Anyone here of anyone needed the band removed due to allergies?

I am enjoying a yogurt smoothie, and will be enjoying some Tomato Soup for lunch! I never thought I would be so excited for these food items, but I am!!!
I read my post-op handbook three times just to make sure I was allowed to eat this week. Just thought I would share my excitement!

I am enjoying a yogurt smoothie, and will be enjoying some Tomato Soup for lunch! I never thought I would be so excited for these food items, but I am!!!
I read my post-op handbook three times just to make sure I was allowed to eat this week. Just thought I would share my excitement!

I want to shop at PINK! I am 29, and spent my 20's dreaming of fitting in those clothes. I am hoping when I turn 30 on June 10, 2012, I will go purchase myself some Pink clothes, that I will wear proudly at my house!!!

I have to wonder if some people did any research before they elected to have this surgery.

I find it so funny how every single day there is a post like this...haven't you read any of the posts on here about not loosing until your first fill? Yes, I just had surgery a week ago and have lost 12 pounds already..but I think it has something to do with Water weight. Because before I went into surgery my ankles were HUGE and after having them up for a week, they are back to normal size again...so I really think that most of my weight loss is due to that, and I may even gain some back! I was loosing every day...but I'm on mushies now and it stopped. I know that I may gain now, and I am prepared for that...you should be too! It is a very normal thing as you will read time and time again.

I got on the scale this morning, and lo and behold....I lost 20.8lbs! I just met my first goal I gave myself, and I haven't even had surgery yet! I can't wait to get my perfume to reward myself!!!

I got on the scale this morning, and lo and behold....I lost 20.8lbs! I just met my first goal I gave myself, and I haven't even had surgery yet! I can't wait to get my perfume to reward myself!!!

I got on the scale this morning, and lo and behold....I lost 20.8lbs! I just met my first goal I gave myself, and I haven't even had surgery yet! I can't wait to get my perfume to reward myself!!!

I got on the scale this morning, and lo and behold....I lost 20.8lbs! I just met my first goal I gave myself, and I haven't even had surgery yet! I can't wait to get my perfume to reward myself!!!

Mine are:
20lbs- Get my nails done
30lbs- Perfume I want
50lbs- Family pictures
75lbs- Michael Kors bag
100lbs- New clothes
I was told by the psychologist to make this list and have goals not to far apart.

Mine are:
20lbs- Get my nails done
30lbs- Perfume I want
50lbs- Family pictures
75lbs- Michael Kors bag
100lbs- New clothes
I was told by the psychologist to make this list and have goals not to far apart.

Collect Pandora/Lovelinks/Troll beads. 1 for each 5lb or 10lb (or whatever amount you set as a small goal) lost. And then an extra special 1 when you get to goal

My first goal is to loose 20 lbs. This is a milestone for me because I always loose 20 lbs, and thats it. I am currently down 15 lbs, when I loose the next 5 lbs, I am getting my nails done. I actually made a list of what I am rewarding myself at different pounds lost.

My two week liquid pre-op diet starts tomorrow. I always told myself that when I hit this spot, I would consider this the beginning of my journey. I have struggled with my weight, tried all kinds of weight loss ideas, felt uncomfortable in certain situations, been the fat funny friend, and tonight, as I look back on my past years being overweight, I feel almost sad. I feel like I am saying goodbye to that Amanda. That Amanda always felt awful about herself, and never comfortable. Tomorrow I am a new Amanda. I will be stronger, confident, healthy and happy. So when I wake up tomorrow morning, I will "mourn" the past Amanda very breifly, because I am dying to be the new Amanda! I know there probably isn't much to comment on this, but I just needed to express my feelings at the moment. I just never felt so ready for change. I found this quote tonight:
“All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.”
-Anatole France
This sums it up. I hope everyone has an awesome night.
Good night past Amanda!