Cgailee

I finally had my husband take new pictures of me and I can actually see a big diffrence! I feel so good. I have never had a picture taken of me that I thought wow I look good, wait, I look hot! (for me anyways) I'll try to get it posted here in a few days. But it made me feel good. For the first time in a long time I feel sexy. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope that all of you are feeling like this too! Gail:wub:

Your looking so great. I have lost the same amount as you. Also, to Living the dream, why hide your face, you have just about shown us everything else. Just kidding, your lookin good too. Congrats, and thanks for sharing. I haven't taken any pictures since January. I need to take some, but I never get around to it. Gail

I had my second fill a couple of weeks ago and now I am at 6.6 cc in my 10cc band. I have noticed that I have to be careful to chew well and eat slow. Otherwise I will have pain, it feels like food is getting stuck. If I chew well and slow them I am alright. Sometimes I forget that I have the band, especially in the morning when I am in a hurry getting the kids ready for school, I tend to eat fast and then I suffer. I haven't had any nausea or anything like that, no pb's, just pain. I have to keep reminding myself to go slow and chew. I have my next dr. appointment and fill scheduled for April 7th. I hope everyone is doing well.:crying:

Thanks for the update. Happy Easter to you also. I ate some peeps today. It just wouldn't be Easter without them! I had 3. Not too bad. Before the band I may have eaten an entire box! We had my husbands family over for lunch and it was nice. I have gone from a size 26 to an 18. It made me feel so good to buy a new smaller Easter dress for church. I didnt want to spend a lot so I got a dress from Wal mart for $18. Thanks again for the Easter greeting. I hope all is well for you.

I feel so bad! I keep reading about how well eveyone is doing with exercise. I work full time and have three kids, I am so tired at the end of the day that I just want to put on pj's and sit and do nothing. I don't think I get enough sleep because getting up in the morning to get my kids to school on time is hard enough. I am a hairdresser and spend most of my day on my feet behind a chair. I pump the chair up and down all day, I am constantly lifting my arms to comb long hair. I know I'm probably not doing enough. I have exercised around 1 or 2 times a week. Mostly on Sundays and Mondays when I'm off work. I'm just struggling with fatigue and motivation. Please HELP! I also don't like doing exercise by myself. So on the weekends I get my kids to do it with me. My daughter likes it when I ask her.

Just wanted to let you all in on an update. I bought a membership to a local gym and have been going everyday since I joined. That is until I got hit with the flu, which I still am coughing and currently am a snot factory! I hate being sick!

Just wanted to rant a little. Had appointment yesterday afternoon for a fill and was denied a fill due to having the flu. Then the nurse had the nerve to say that I had lost about 10 pounds since my last visit and that was probably due to the flu. :angry_smile:Which I replied no, I've only lost 3 pounds since I've been sick, it could be the fact that I joined the gym and have been going everyday until I got sick. Anyone else been denied a fill because of the flu?:cursing:

Just updated my ticker! gail

I had a brusie where they did the shot, it was a little sore. I dont think it was too bad.

I had my first fill today. Saw my surgeon for a follow up as well. He told me I have a 10cc band and that he had filled it to 5cc at the time of surgery. I got .8 cc fill today and I am feeling it. I feel fine. I hope that it does good for me. I was pretty shocked to hear that he had already filled it to 5cc at my surgery. I hadnt felt hungry until just this past week which was 4 weeks after surgery. I had my surgery on 12/21 and today is 1/28.

Alright. I am a hairdresser with 17 years behind the chair. There are many reasons why hair changes. Don't rule out stress. You have been through a very stressful thing. Exciting, yes, but it is a major life change. It could very simply be that. Also, using hair products with high protien is not a great answer. High protein can also cause your hair to become brittle and break off. I think you should ask your specific dr. as well as your personal stylist. Chances are that after your body gets aclamated to all the changes your hair will be just fine. Try not to worry about it tooo terribly. Normal hair loss daily is 50 to 100 strands of hair. Put a plug in your tub and count when you wash and after you brush. If your getting more than that, then get more advice. Otherwise I think you'l be fine.

I used Dr. Felts. He is in the same group that is through True Results. Very good dr. and great staff. Dr. Benevedes is his partner. You won't likely meet early in your process. I thought it was a little weird not to meet my dr. so late in the process, but they do all your insurance stuff before actually scheduling you with the dr. Overall, my experience with them was a very positive one. Good Luck

I would be willing to meet up. I think it would be great to do something besides eat together. Maybe organize a walk at a park or something that could be good for us.

I also used Dr. Felts. Dr. Benevidas is in the same office and they are really good, very friendly staff. Very happy with my decison. Also looking for local support group meetings. Or just a friend to talk with when I need support.

no regrets! Happy to be 35 pounds lighter and healthier. Good Luck with your decision.

Congratulations Way to Go! I appreciate you sharing your story. I have had my band just 5 weeks today. I hope that 9 months today I'll be celebrating too!

I agree with the counceling advice. Like someone earlier that spoke of her parents divorcing when she was a kid, mine divorced when we were all grown they stayed in it for us. I have to tell you that it may have been better to see them happy growing up. Now, they are both so much happier and it's nice. Also, I think it may have been a little bit more peaceful growing up. I have mixed feeling about it. I had to go to therapy afterward, I think it is difficult anytime. You have to do what is best for you in the end. Your daughter will understand and love you through it all. That's the way kids are.

It will be okay! I fired my family physician. I wrote them a letter and let them him know how dissapointed I was in the level of care I recieved and that the nurse talked down to me and was unprofessional. You might consider doing the same if you don't feel your getting adequate care. It is important to have medical staff for support. My new dr. is great, very supportive and understanding. Good Luck

Okay Here it is. It's BIG! At work the other day one of the girls that works for me yells "OMG, Gail your sitting with your legs crossed!" I wasn't even thinking about it. Normally, this is impossible for me. NOT ANYMORE! Yeah!!!!

I am going in on Monday for a fill. I am so excited because I have started feeling hunger. I can't wait! Wish me luck.

I've been weighing in at home and have lost 31lbs. so far. I took some pictures but cant see the diffrence myself.

I have a much higher BMI than you but I just want to encourage you to get a hobby or go to the library and find a good book. Find something else to enjoy rather than food. I have started doing crossword puzzles or taking my dog for a walk. You need to replace your food addiction with something positive.

I don't have my post op till 1/28 but I will be asking about this also. 3 of the tiny insicions are almost invisable and I have 1 larger and then 1 where the port is that is pretty visible. I'd like to use something on them too.

I hadn't thought about it all being in my butt, before. Maybe I should have taken a picture of that! I want to cry thinking that 30 lbs is like my 2 year old! Thanks for the encouragement. I wish I could figure how to post the pictures. :smile: Frustrated at that.