fitme

Hi guys my surgery day is tomorrow Aug 5. I'm so glad to start this journey. I have been struggling with my weight for about 4 years now. I have tried Weight Watchers, Atkins fad diets like Soup and cabbage diet. And it seems like none of those worked. I used to do a workout call supreme 90 whenever I was getting extra pounds and it will come off and one day that stopped working. I did find out that I had deficiencies in D and Iron. Although my thyroid test was fluctuate my doctor determine that I did not have a thyroid problem. Meanwhile the pound adding up. Although I do not have diabetes or high blood pressure or anything like that, I do have bad back and knee problems. Me and my husband have been trying to have a baby for two and a half years, got pregnant once but it was a tubal pregnancy and that was about 2 years and 70 pounds ago. I believed I packed on the pounds because I quit smoking I have not smoked a cigarette in over 4 years. With this weight loss journey I'm hoping to get my life back being able to move around better without pain in my knees on my back and also I'm hoping to get pregnant. And when I'm pregnant I don't want to have to worry about my back on my knees. So I'm hoping that it is God's will that I have another baby and although I know you cannot rush God I really do hope its before I turn 40 and I'm 35 now. I do have two girls already from a previous marriage. They are 13 and 17. My husband now does not have any kids and I would really like to give him at least one. So that's my story and tomorrow starts a new chapter in my journey. I wish everyone the best of luck and I'm hoping that other people will respond so that we can all support each other no matter what are weight loss reasons are for.

I'm hoping to find friends to talk to and experience this journey with. I have friends and family that will support me but its a different when you have someone that's going through the same or similar issues.

"Unfortunately, some people never "Find It"...change can be hard. We have lived our entire lives eating the wrong foods the wrong away. It takes many people out of their comfort zone and choose not to progress forward."
@@B-52 nailed it. I find that when I struggle (and I do) it's because I'm resisting change. I still want to eat what (and how) I used to eat. This is definitely a learning process, and I really have to want it. Because change is hard.
That said, the band does help alleviate hunger. So the change required from me is "only" mental. Piece of cake, right?

You're only 3 weeks out from surgery...you are still healing....all you have had done is to have the band installed, but without any fills-adjustments, everything is the way it was prior to surgery...same hunger, cravings, etc.
Your Dr. has a treatment plan, I'm sure.
As you progress and have regular Dr. visits and band adjustments, things will slowly change.
It has to go slow, as the band changes so do you have to learn and change along with the band...that is the hardest phase of all and can take months....that is bandster hell.
Unfortunately, some people never "Find It"...change can be hard. We have lived our entire lives eating the wrong foods the wrong away. It takes many people out of their comfort zone and choose not to progress forward.
There is a large learning curve, and it does not happen 3 weeks or even 3 months after surgery.
I had 3 major fills after surgery, each one spaced 1 month apart....and even then, it took a full year of hard knocks (stuck episodes, etc) before I finally started to "Get It"
I am now over 4-1/2 years out, and can say things have become normal, a "New Normal"
Hang in there, this thing does work...but it takes some learning and adjusting to get it right. Untill then, all you can do is pay attention to calorie intake and portion sizes, just as you did with any traditional diet prior to surgery.
BTW, I once asked my Dr, why it took a series of fills-adjustments. He asked me to imagine what it would have been like if he "Fully Adjusted" the band during surgery.....No, I cannot imagine! It would have been a disaster! I can understand why he had to take it slow.
This is also why many Dr.'s are going to the sleeve as opposed to the band....with the sleeve, you have it done and that's it....unlike the band....
It's also why many say the band has a low success rate....at any point you can stop the fills, or even go backwards.....
People do not like change.

You will have to recruit the habits and tools you learned over this time frame, to fill in while you are in 'dry dock' for repairs.
Those inner strengths must be converted to reliable sources for the duration. We know they work.
You may well come out of this stronger and thinner than before.
Remember, it's not your Will Power....it's your WON'T power that you can draw from.
Every day you can check in here and dump a load of your thoughts/fears/anxieties/action plans to overcome all those issues.
We know 'eating' is NOT the problem.
We know that "OVER eating' IS the problem.
Active daily meditation can help too.
Exercise in ANY form does wonders.
What is left out by too many too often, is the phase where INactivity is diverted into anything requiring physical effort.
I know at times the sheer dread of fail can paralyze us all. With attention to detail, we can overcome THAT phase too.
You can do it.
Cheers on your journey.

Idk if anyone looks on this thread anymore but I'm happy to report I'm 30 weeks 4 days pregnant with our little princess! Irishchick your baby dust worked!

I'll be heading to the hospital in about 24 hours! I'm excited and nervous... and a little bit worried. I can't wait to get started on this journey!

Listen to your doctor. A few weeks will not make that much of a difference. He is just concerned about your comfort level.
Just remember that food is not your focus on the cruise...enjoy the location and the time away.
-dt

@@LessOfMe0503 I get banded on Aug 5. I'm excited and never doubted my decision until I started reading some of the posts on this site. I have noticed that a lot of people are saying that they are being revised to the sleeve due to complications and there's not enough people on here to reassure the newcomers that the band is as wonderful as we felt when we chose it. I'm so glad to find people that are satisfied with the band that I can ask questions and express my concerns and get feedback that is supportive and not coming from a negative outlook.

Add me too jladybrown@ymail.com

Ok I'll start it I'll name it Banded82015

Ok I'm not the only one who is days away from surgery and still feels a little unsure! That makes me feel better! If my insurance would cover a breast reduction- I would get one in a heartbeat! That is one thing I'm hoping is that I lose some of the boobage! A life long dream/goal of mine is to be able to buy a bra that fits from Victoria Secrets! Or even a cheap one from Target! I'm tired of the Lane Bryant ones!
We should start a fb August Bands 2015 group! A secret/closed group of course! ????

6 years post op with no band caused problems for me! 46 years old, NO medications, NO pains. Very happy living and enjoying my NORMAL life
I attend support group meetings where all surgeries are represented. I'm here to tell you, from what I personally see.....I'm still thrilled with my surgery choice.

@@B-52 The reason you should stay is that you have become the person you used to follow. The student has surpassed the teacher and what not.
I am being banded Aug 4. I am completely comfortable with the decisions I have made and my reasons for doing so, but i still need support. I come to the Lap Band forums but leave when all I find is people putting down the band- that's not what I need. I need to hear how you cope with whatever issue is being discussed. I need to hear your good AND your bad.
So for all of you who are banded, please don't go! I'll even break into the old 80s song if it will help!

Hi everybody, August 4th is my date. Jennylew we are on the same boat, I am also having a revision from lapband although my band was taken out August '13 due to complications. I'm not sure what procedure you're having, I'm going with the RNY this time around. Also having weird dreams and don't know how to interpret them and I worry. I tell myself it's part of my anxiety and try not to dwell on it too long. I am waiting for test dates which coordinator is working on that now... hopefully in the next couple of weeks. I have stocked up on supplements, Soups, Protein, and Jello as well so I'm just playing the waiting game now.
I'm new to this forum and not sure how to add friends but keep in touch and let me know how your process goes. Good luck to you all.

Premier Protein is awesome! Check out insurenutrition.com your insurance may pay for your shakes, Vitamins and scar cream etc. I get 4 cases (74 ready to drink shakes) of premier Protein a month at no charge. It's a great help and happy to share the info.

I think some of it is we can't use our old go to (food) to de stress. Normally if I felt like I was on the edge of a breakdown I'd go through the Dairy Queen drive thru. Guess this is good practice for learning new coping mechanisms.

It's a major surgery and should not be taken lightly. I can tell you first hand that I am thankful everyday that I did it. I know that in preop I questioned if it would be worth it. I wondered if I was rushing into surgery. I was scared of so many things from eating to anesthesia. Truth be told, I can tell you that it was the smartest thing I have ever done and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!