LessLee

So tomorrow is my 2 month bandiversary! i feel like i have come a long way.. the way i feel.. how i eat... how my clothes feel.. i recently went back to work on June 10th and while the scale is still moving it has gone slower.. so i said to myself okay.. that's prolly normal, give my body time to catch up or something... I have had a few NSV's at work to make up for it and well just simply amaze me and some of my co -workers... I am able to get up with my alarm and get to work.. not feeling as tired or sluggish before... one of our providers told me friday "Jen you need to buy new shirts these are swimming on you" .. and the best accomplishment yet.. we have a set of stars that are two full sets.. before i would huff n puff and have to stop to catch my breath so i avoided them like the plague... i got up them with not so much huff and puff! I love it! The little things definitely help keep my motivated and once again i stop to ask myself "why didn't i do this sooner!" Thanks for letting my post my wonderful accomplishments thus far!! What are yours?

Well, it finally happened...the number I've been hoping to see for a very long time.
I stepped on the scale this morning to see the most amazing sight-my weight no longer starts with a "2".
I stepped on the scale, I stepped off, I stepped on, I stepped off-wait, maybe the scale is being blocked by the rug or something, I stepped on again, I stepped off-wait, maybe the battery is dead or something, I stepped back on one more time (just to make sure I wasn't hallucinating or something) and sure enough, the number was still the same! I came downstairs with tears in my eyes to share the news with my husband who has stood strong by me through my WLS journey.
This has been a very slow journey for me with a few detours along the way and I have worked very hard for each and every pound. My three year bandiversary is approaching and I've been working really hard because I wanted to hit my goal of coming off the "obese" category in the height and weight chart.
I'm 2.5 pounds away and I have about three weeks left.
I am not the same person I was when I started my journey. I am a person who exercises. I am a person who speaks her mind-not trying to stay in the background anymore. I am a person who logs her food-honestly and completely. When I look at what this body of mine is capable of doing now versus 3 years ago, I am a very proud woman...
Just had to share today.

Great job!!! I had a similar situation this week where I was standing in my work's breakroom heating up my Meal Replacement and my only other companion was 5 pizza boxes and powdered donuts. I had to stand there by myself with no other witness and not touch it. I did it and I was so proud of myself when I got back to my desk but wow was I sad while I was in there lol!!

I went to go do my favorite thing with the family and friends this evening. We went to watch the races at the dirt track! I had a blast, but everyone was eating my favorite things, nachos and cheese, French fries with cheese and chili, burritos....... Kept asking me want some, and I of course said yes I do, but No thanks. It was so hard to not touch any of it. I just drank my Water and watched the race. So very challenging. All in all I made it through the evening without giving into my indulgences:) I am proud of myself, but it was so hard!

Hi, thanks for asking. My surgery got postponed 10 days because my wife got banded on the 10th and her recovery was a little slower than we anticipated (very sore and very nauseous. The nausea passed after two days). She's doing great now, 2 weeks post op and the two weeks of the liquid diet and she's down almost 30 pounds and feels better than she has in years. She's on this board but never gets a chance to come on.
I am going this wednesday and I'm a little nervous. But nothing is stopping me at this point. Will definitely give an update after.

I understand how you feel Alleyscby. I will read something bad and think "oh no! what have I signed up for!".. then see a really inspirational post next. I think I need to stop obsessing. We will all have different experiences - mostly good I hope!
I start pre-op diet Monday.

Hello to everyone new! Yes there are lots if inspirational stories on here and helpful posts. I've learned alot!

Hello I was banded last Saturday and would love to make some new buddies, am struggling a bit, couldn't believe that following surgery, I gained 7lbs!! Dietician said it happens sometimes, have managed to loose that now, plus a bit more, how is everyone else doing?

i found this and a girl posted this for her soon to be ex boyfriend
and the 20 reasons she was breaking up with him...i laughed out loud when i was getting my nails done this morning and came across this....thought i'd share with LBT

very intense at times. Ended up having to sleep setting up in the bed. But this morning it's nowhere nearly as bad.

This thread should have been titled "Post-op" by the way.
I guess I'm on my way home. I've already had my swallow study, Dr. Gary is pencil whipping my orders, and my beloved bride is on her way.
On step 5 of gazillions.

Congrats! Looking good.

Congratulations fellow bandster!
Yep, gas pains suck, but it won't last long. My dr said worst is 48hrs and he was right. Everyday after that gets better and better.
Walking is the best thing you can do. Heating pad helps when too tired to walk. Don't forget to sip sip sip Water between walking.lol
You have just made the best decision of your life.

Glad to hear you are doing well!

Hello everybody I wanted to share with you my one-month progress pics. The before images on the left is three days post op and then on the right I took this morning.

I'm actually very proud of the progress I'm making, I'm down almost 20 pounds post op and I just had my first bill last Tuesday. I have 4.6cc in my band and I'm going every two weeks for my fill and to check on my progress, trying to achieve the green zone.
I'm very excited about my journey and I wish everyone all the best, I think being banded was one of the best decisions I ever made.

Well I'm home from my surgery and I'm up pacing the floor trying to get the gas pains to subside cause they really suck. Mine feel like they are under my rib cage so I took 2 Gas-X chewables. I really hope they help. But the doc said everything went fine and I should be back to normal in a few days. Heck, I'm just glad to finally be able to post in the Post Op section of this website. LoL!

Thanks LMB! I hope yours goes smoothly also!!!

Good luck! I am posting from the waiting room now!

Ontario, Canada

All went well!
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First let me start by saying this isn't a brag (at all) it's sharing my own story to make a point.
To put it bluntly, I'm coming out of what had to be the worst 3 months of my entire life.
In early April, my gallbladder went suddenly and I had to have that removed. During this time, my Grandma (whom I was extremely close to) was in hospice. I was by her side when she died 3 weeks later. A week after she passed, I was in the hospital again having a tummy tuck/skin removal/hernia repair surgery. A couple weeks into that healing process, I had my first severe MS exacerbation in 3 years. During that time, my uncle also suddenly and unexpectedly died of a Pulmonary Embolism after surgery for Pancreatic Cancer. It was around the time of his funeral I was beginning to realize there was something very wrong with me, too.
At the end of May, it was discovered I had severe blood clots in both legs. They extended from my knees all the way up into my groin. I was airlifted to an ICU 70 miles away where I spent the most painful, terrifying, and emotionally exhausting 8 days of my life. To put it bluntly, I almost died. Thanks to a new (but brutal) treatment for life threatening blood clots- not only did I live but I have no permanent damage to my legs. But..wow...the treatment and ICU stay were like torture.
So...this has been the last 3 months of my life. During all this turmoil, heart break, pain, and fear- I still managed to lose weight. Even when going through 2 surgeries, 2 funerals, and a near death experience I was still mindful of what I ate and tracked my calories. Yes, once I could eat again in the ICU, I even tracked my calories there. (I amused the heck out of the nurses by doing so, too lol) Did I slip up and cheat during all this? Yup I sure did- but when I did I still counted the calories and never let it get out of control.
My point to all this isn't to brag nor is it for pity. We all have stress and turmoil in our lives. We all have sadness and fear at some point, too. But you can NOT let life's obstacles be your excuse to eat poorly and gain weight. My point is if I can lose weight and be accountable for what I eat even during all this hell the last 3 months- there is absolutely no reason anyone else can't too.
Just my thoughts.

I'm so glad he is staying with you, I hope he shows you the kind of compassion and care you deserve, I wish you all the best and feel free to contact me anytime :-)

Thank you everyone. I am on my way to Toronto. Last day unbanded!

That must feel great! Way to go!

Good Luck!! See you on the other side.