pandagirl

I'm still losing the wieght and just had a Dr's visit Friday. She told me that they are going to place the incisions in a from the side instead of throught the top, but she still needs me to lose a few more pounds. I'm getting nervous about it again. Not so much because of the band itself and the lifestyle changes, though that is a part of it, but more so because if this one can't be done, if it fails to be placed, I think I will go into depression. So, this has to be right.

What's scaring you about the band?

Thanks, I'm doing better these last 2 days. Lost 2 pound!!!!

There was no prior indication that there was anything amiss. I lost the required wieght, etc. When they got in there, they said there was some difficulty with the way my fat was carried. Essentially that it was too thick in one area and prevented the Surgeon from sewing the band on effectively. ( She said the tool was actually bending.) She pulled out, decided to have me lose more weight. I was 330 at the time (give or take a few pounds since there was a period of time between my pre-op wiegh-in and the surgery.) Now they think 300 would be a better weight, but once I get there she will reevaluate and decide if I should lose more.

To tell you the truth, I'm a bit nervous this time and I think it's affecting my weightloss. I fear going in again and not getting it done one more time. This first time took me a while to accept that anger. I think if there is a no-band surgery again, that anger will come in a huge flood.

I dunno. I have my next weigh in on the 9th. I'm kinnd of stuck in the 315 range. I'm not sure if I will make my 300 pounds this month. But I also know that I can do this liquid diet thing forever. (I'm no longer sticking to it 100%. Just mostly.)

Gosh, I think I answered you right? I think Idid, but I don't see it here. Sorry if I mucked it up.

Hi, yeah I didn't get banded. I went in for surgery and they couldn't do it. I'm still going for it though. Thanks for the pep-talk. Everything helps!!!