enjoylifediana

Great to see everyone from around the area. I am doing a little better. Still need more restriction but just have not had time to schedule a fill. I have also been trying to get pregnant so I am just trying to pace myself. I have lost 10 more pounds maybe more. I haven't weighed in for a few weeks. I feel great so who knows.
I wish you the best on your surgery. Just remember its a process. It takes time and hard work. liquids will be your friend for a little while.

I just got my thrid fill this week. i must say that it is definately a learning curve. I too thought that the weight would be just falling off of me. Which I don't know why I thought this because that is exactly what I didn't want to happen. That is the reason I chose the band and not a bypass.
I feel that the rate of weight that you lose is a healthier rate with the band. I do think that sometimes you sit and read these boards and get your hopes up and your expectations are very high. So, when your journey is not like everyone else's you get a little down on yourself and maybe even your band. Me being one of those people.
This third fill i feel like I am finally getting some where. I am feeling resistance more and more. I also think it really depends on if your being active or not. It your just doing diet I think the results are going to be slower than if your doing diet and exercise....of course.
Just try to stay positive and remember that it might be a long, hard road but, if you keep at it, it will be a great journey in the end.

Well, today is my 8month anniversary of being banded. I have lost a total of 30 lbs but, the last mont I gained about 4 lbs back. I had my third fill yesterday and hoping that this will get me losing again. I feel like I am getting close to the green zone but, not sure. I am trying not to be frustrated with myself and the band. I have to keep reminding myself it is not the bands fault. It is me. I control myself. I am the one that makes the choices that I do.
The last six months have been crazy. I started a new position at my job, I was studying my butt off for a certification test, and We moved into a new house. So, I have been a little stressed. So, I contribute some of my down falls to that....that and laziness. I
So, I decided that I have got to get my butt in gear and do this. I really think that the band is just a tool that helps you it is not a cure. You are still going to have those crazy thoughts about food. It is just a tool to help you control yourself.
I am thinking about getting a trainer. I really need to get in the habit of working out. I know if I did this I would truely see results.
So...No more laziness!!! I am back on track and ready to kick some butt!!!
No EXCUSES!!!!
My one year anniversay of the band is in December and it's my birthday too. So...my gift to myself is to accomplish what I set out to do!!!
Happy 8month anniversary to me!!!

Congrats! Good luck with the unfill.

Well, today is my 8month anniversary of being banded. I have lost a total of 30 lbs but, the last mont I gained about 4 lbs back. I had my third fill yesterday and hoping that this will get me losing again. I feel like I am getting close to the green zone but, not sure. I am trying not to be frustrated with myself and the band. I have to keep reminding myself it is not the bands fault. It is me. I control myself. I am the one that makes the choices that I do.
The last six months have been crazy. I started a new position at my job, I was studying my butt off for a certification test, and We moved into a new house. So, I have been a little stressed. So, I contribute some of my down falls to that....that and laziness. I
So, I decided that I have got to get my butt in gear and do this. I really think that the band is just a tool that helps you it is not a cure. You are still going to have those crazy thoughts about food. It is just a tool to help you control yourself.
I am thinking about getting a trainer. I really need to get in the habit of working out. I know if I did this I would truely see results.
So...No more laziness!!! I am back on track and ready to kick some butt!!!
No EXCUSES!!!!
My one year anniversay of the band is in December and it's my birthday too. So...my gift to myself is to accomplish what I set out to do!!!
Happy 8month anniversary to me!!!

Thsi really gives me hope. I have PCOS and have been ttc since 1999 off and on. We did the whole infertility treatment with no success for about five years and $60,000 bucks. So, we took a treatment break. We are always trying. LOL My doctor (OB) just kept saying lose weight, lose weight. Well, easy said. Especially coming from someone the size of a toothpick. Anyway, I am at the point of accepting that if it happens it happens. Having my lapband is mainly for me to be healthy but, if it happens to help with getting pregnant....that would be AWESOME!!
Just hearing your guys stories has brought a little hope to me.
thanks I need it

I think I wore jeans the next day. I just made sure that they were a little loose around the waist and wouldn't rub my incision. I only have one pair of sweats and the rest are scrub bottoms and jeans. I must say the first couple of days the scrub pants were more comfy.

Tomorrow is my big day. I am so ready for this. I am already feeling my appetite shrink. After the first three days of that pre op diet it has been pretty easy. I think it is a good think I love Soup. I have had some cravings but, when I think about it I grab my glass of Water and sip away. I am looking for my mini vacation from work too. Just a little bonus of having the band done. I look forward to my new adventures and being part of the band family.