journey4me

I do not think that you current dr. can by law withhold your medical records for any reason. You have the right to them. I have fallen off the wagon a bit in a rutt and struggling with this. I have gained back 3 pounds recently because I have no will power. My band is tight but I keep pushing it. I feel like Im giving up on myself...not a good feeling. good luck. sometimes we have to do things that are not comfortable but i assure you that stepping outside your comfort zone might just relieve the stress you feel right now!

Hi! I was wondering what supplements people take??? I am having a problem with being tired all the time along with other symptoms and my Dr. seems to thing that I might be anemic. any advice would be great. Thanks in advance!

Had my second fill today and it went much better than the first. Was still difficult to find the port. Dr. says that it will be easier to find the port once i lose more weight. He told me that my port had regresses quite a bit then he said only 2% of people have that happen...I am that 2%. ugh. I did ask him if i was going to need to have any surgery in order to bring it closer to the surface, he said no, so thats a good thing! Well clear liquids for 24 hours and then full liquids for 24 hours. Does anyone know why they have you do full liquids after a fill??? Thanks!

That's too bad that he wants you to tell. It is really your place to say anything. I know I told my bosses at work, but not the woman i work closest with. My bosses were very nice to keep it to themselves, not always the case. My boss had it done too but he had told everyone. I just didnt want to tell my closest co workers because we eat lunch together. I also don't want peole "watching" to see how I am doing. It's a personal journey and a personal choice. Maybe he see's it as a positive thing and wants to share the news. I agree with you though and I don't think anyone could understand unless you've done it. Has been great I would do it all over again in a minute, no regrets!

Any info on a syracuse lap band support group yet???

I am in not reaching the green zone yet and feel like I am losing focus. Had surgery in Jan. 2012 and have now gained back 3lbs. I work hard for each pound so that's frustrating. I am going to try and find a support group around here to attend...need the support of my own kind....Bandster! I have only had 1 fill nad Thursday will have another! God willing they will find my port. dr had a really hard time finding it last time. I only have 1 cc and it is not helping. I need this "tool" to start helping me! Pleeease and suggestion or support are appreciated. What does a person do when they are at this point???

I would love to have a buddy in this venture. I started at 262 last May and am now 214 and stuck. So a little exchange of support might help us both! I have only had one fill. The dr. had a hard time finding the port and he cancelled my appointment for emergencies he had. Frustrated with that, but I am going in one Weds for my 2nd fill. I have 2cc right now and not feeling much restriction. Not in the green zone...can't wait for that! Have a good day! Cathy

% days since i posted this and struggling with my mind to keep in the game! I can not give up on myself! Frustrated being in bandster hell! I am going to call the office tomorrow. I was banded in Jan.2012 and thus far have only had one fill. I want to get to the green zone!

Thanks! I am in bandster hell I do believe, but I am trying to get my brain to take charge. I am not gaining so that is a plus. I had one fill but it didnt seem to help for long. Keeping positive and trudging forward!

I have been stuck on the same weight for 3 weeks. I would really like to get below the teens 209 would be good! Not seeing the 10 ten in 210 would be great! Mental thing! All I have to do is lose 3 lbs....easier said than done! Could use a little cheer leading everybody...." i think i can, i think i can!"

You have the love and support from your significant other...that is priceless! I plain don't stand in front of a mirror naked...not a good idea...and totally unnecessary. Just don't do it! Listen to him. I know that I would much rather have some extra skin than I would be dead at a young age! I did this for my health, I did not want to get diabetes or any other obesity related medical issue! You are doing great and for god sake stay away from the mirror naked! lol Once again a lucky girl to have the support of him!!!

I have chosen who I want to tell. I preferred not to tell many people just because I don't want to be "watched" to see how I am doing. So far I have found that the people i did tell have respected my wish not to tell others. I know the weight loss will show, but I know someone else who had it done and people are constantly asking him. I don't want that kind of attention. I just thought there would be too much pressure for me to lose weight for other people and not my own personal journey. I have found I do better when I am not under pressure. I am sure that plenty of people want the support, but I was afraid of failing or having to prove myself. I work at a school and we work closely together. I see everyone everyday. Good luck with your journey!

Congrats on a successful year!

I too am excited about smaller underwear that fits! Crazy what excites us! I have to get a new bracelet for my pandora charms it's way too big now!

Hi! I am getting my first fill tomorrow too! I have not had a fill and my surgery was jan 19th. So I have been doing this all will power. There have been a lot of things I had been dealing with and for one reason or another it has been put off til now. My Dad died and that took a lot of energy to care for him, I really didnt have a minute to think about myself. So instead of setting myself up for failure, I put it off til now. I am not really nervous about pain, I am more worried about what kind of changes will happen once the band is tightened. Do you know how much fluid they are going to put in your band??? Good luck tomorrow! Let me know how you did!