pandagirl

Congrats April!!!!!

I didn't do as well as I thought. I was at 304 at my last appointment, (7-17-08) My weight loss is slowing way, way down. I think my body is used to it now. The Doc said she expected this to happen sooner or later. It's frustrating the hell out of me, but I'm still losing something.

Hi Holly, I didn't know anyone was commenting on anything I've posted here. LOL, I guess I still ahve to learn how to get around here and I've been here forever!!!!

Thanks for the comment.

Goodness, I had no idea anyone commented!!!! Sorry.

I got my date for surgery, September 15th,2008. Of course, it's not officially confirmed yet. I was scheduled last Thursday and it's now Tuesday. I know the office is busy and they have to go through certain procedures, but I'm getting kind of impatient about it. I suppose that's natural giving that this is a big thing. This surgery is huge and it's going to change my life. I know we hear that all of the time "It's going to change my life." I know that I'm the one who is actually doing all of that, but the surgery is pretty much the finalization of that commitment to change. It's not as permanent as say the gastric bypass, but it's a long term if not permanent commitment to changing the way I eat. Which I really, really want to do. I've been on this liquid diet for so long that I really don't know how to eat anymore. I have no idea what to eat and when to eat. I have low sugar issues, which I know is contrversial to many, but the issue is still there. I haven't had to deal with it on my liquid diet though. I get plenty of protein. I've been wondering how the hell am I going to get enough protein after the surgery? My tummy will be so small. I wonder if I'll have to eat all day. Sometimes I worry that food will become an obsession. Right now it isn't. Right now I occassionally crave certain things, but I don't get worked up over it. In the past my diets led me to a level of obsession becuase I had to be cosntantly vigilant of what I was putting in my mouth, when I was doing it, if the "right" foods were available, what would be my back up plan if it wasn't, how much water have I had today, will I be near a bathroom if I have to pee a lot, etc. Living like that sucks. And I'm wondering if the band will alleviate this or if I will go through the same kind of thing? I dislike not knowing how my body will react and how my mind will deal with it. I want to prepare now. I want to be ready now. I want to go into my surgery knowing exactly what I need to do. But I can't seem to figure it out. I can't know until I'm doing it. Every bit of knowledge I have is conjecture based on the myriad experiences around me. None of them are mine, nobody is me and one thing I have learned and am certain about is that everyone handles the band differently. The combination of possibilities is staggering. Though I'm beginning to think I'm worry too much over nothing. What will be will be. I will do what I have to do and I will learn it when it's time. That sounds positive right? It's not fake, but it's not quite ready to come out. Give me about five minutes and I'll be there.

I got my date for surgery, September 15th,2008. Of course, it's not officially confirmed yet. I was scheduled last Thursday and it's now Tuesday. I know the office is busy and they have to go through certain procedures, but I'm getting kind of impatient about it. I suppose that's natural giving that this is a big thing. This surgery is huge and it's going to change my life. I know we hear that all of the time "It's going to change my life." I know that I'm the one who is actually doing all of that, but the surgery is pretty much the finalization of that commitment to change. It's not as permanent as say the gastric bypass, but it's a long term if not permanent commitment to changing the way I eat. Which I really, really want to do. I've been on this liquid diet for so long that I really don't know how to eat anymore. I have no idea what to eat and when to eat. I have low sugar issues, which I know is contrversial to many, but the issue is still there. I haven't had to deal with it on my liquid diet though. I get plenty of protein. I've been wondering how the hell am I going to get enough protein after the surgery? My tummy will be so small. I wonder if I'll have to eat all day. Sometimes I worry that food will become an obsession. Right now it isn't. Right now I occassionally crave certain things, but I don't get worked up over it. In the past my diets led me to a level of obsession becuase I had to be cosntantly vigilant of what I was putting in my mouth, when I was doing it, if the "right" foods were available, what would be my back up plan if it wasn't, how much water have I had today, will I be near a bathroom if I have to pee a lot, etc. Living like that sucks. And I'm wondering if the band will alleviate this or if I will go through the same kind of thing? I dislike not knowing how my body will react and how my mind will deal with it. I want to prepare now. I want to be ready now. I want to go into my surgery knowing exactly what I need to do. But I can't seem to figure it out. I can't know until I'm doing it. Every bit of knowledge I have is conjecture based on the myriad experiences around me. None of them are mine, nobody is me and one thing I have learned and am certain about is that everyone handles the band differently. The combination of possibilities is staggering. Though I'm beginning to think I'm worry too much over nothing. What will be will be. I will do what I have to do and I will learn it when it's time. That sounds positive right? It's not fake, but it's not quite ready to come out. Give me about five minutes and I'll be there. :smile:

I've ahd two surgeries this year, a g/b removal and the almost band. I know I have this wierd sensation between two of the scars. It feels like a pinch. Who knows what else is happening in there. :eek:

Goodness, that sounds awful. My pain isn't as ongoing as your at all. *hugs* I hope someone can figure something out for you because you're right, it shouldn't hurt, not at all.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f184/vote-september-bandster-name-70317/ Hi, here's the link to the new poll. Help choose our name!!!!:eek:

Then I went goth and thought of "September and the Banshees". I think I love that one.

Pure boredom. I just came up with 'Tember Tummy Tumblers. But I'm thinking I'm going too far with that one. :thumbdown:

Oh and I like the Samurai thingy, too.

Some suggestions: Sly Septembers September Sizzle September Sable Starlit September September Starlight September Sun September Sunbird September Spreckles Septermber Swing Swinging Septembers September Swing Cats Remember September September Liberty And becuase I have no taste, September Slutpuppies. Oh the options this one leads me to. :thumbdown: (Please send your mail to P.O. Box 8008, Just Kidding, CA 90013) Out of the ones that have already been suggested, I like September Slims.

I have this issue, too. (Pre-op still so can't answer your question as intended.) My Dr. told that I should start getting these issues documented now so that I will have a stronger case when it comes time for PS. Has your's made any such recomendations?

I specifically asked my surgeon about it after attending one of her seminars in which a potential patient asked about it. I'm not sure if it would have come up otherwise, but my surgeon did explain to me that PS is common for the stomach area and hit and miss on thighs, arms and breasts.

My Dr. told me it's precautionary; not everyone reacts the same to the surgery. So it's policy to keep patients over night for observation.

Because of the way my fat is situated, my surgeon was unable to have full control on her sewing hand. They pulled out and decided I needed to lose more weight before we tried again. (I'm apple shaped, most of my fat is low on the "apple". My actually tummy area is slender, considering.) I was 330-339 at the time of surgery. (No way to know for sure since I wasn't weighed the day of surgery or if I was, no one has bothered to pin down a number for me.) I'm at 304 and still losing. Tragic? Maybe a little for me. I'm good though. My Doc had my saftey in mind and it's not like I haven't continued dropping the weight as I wait. :thumbdown: Thanks for the congrats!!!!

Great job on the current weightloss, btw!!

Hi. I got my date yesterday. September 15th. I had more choices than that, but that seemed like a good round number. I thought I’d be excited like I was the first time around. I’m not. I’m kind of scared. I’m telling myself that it’s understandable since the first one failed. I’m about 30 pounds lighter now though and I’m going to keep up with the liquid diet until the surgery date. There will be no “last supper syndrome” for me this time. Anyway, I just wanted to say hello to the September Lappies, wave, cross my fingers, pray if you’d like and just give an all around “Way to #*$)%ing go!!” :tt2::w00t::eek::w00t::thumbup::scared2::smile::tongue::thumbup::biggrin2::wub::wub::laugh::cool2::tt1::w00t::smile2::blink::thumbup:

Is the pain in a specific spot?

My thought was maybe my labia are thinner and he's going in deeper. But I can't really say. I really hate going to the GYN, but I think I'm going to have to do it.

It's not a skin issue, I don't think. It's deep like he's pouding the hell out of my cervix or something. We've never had the issue before. We've been together for five years from me being 350 to 397. Now I'm in the 310 range and it's starting to hurt. I'm going to a Dr. about it. It's probably not weight related, but I thought about the possiblity because there have been other changes in my body.

No, it's the same guy. And it doesn't hurt every time we have sex. It was just happening around my period, but now it seems to happen randomly. ( I think. Maybe I should have a hurty sex journal or something?:biggrin:) Anyway, the last two times were fine. The time before that it was painful. Maybe I should see the OBGYN anyway. I was thinking not because the pain isn't persistent. It should work out though, eventually.

What a great thought! But um, I do have drier skin, but no problems with moisture in other areas. But still it's something to watch out for.