jillrn

I have 1.6 pounds to go and I will be in one der land! Man I hope by early next week! Jill

HA- I completely disagree -- there is so much more than just cal in vs cal out!

How do you all use the Lord to help you thru the band journey?? I have been going thru alot of non band issues lately that cause me alot of anxiety. (mostly my 2 year old being ran over ) She's ok see my prev posts but I am still having some trouble dealing with it. I keep praying "God only you can protect my children, not me only you-- please protect them" For my band I have been saying to myself "Work as though it is all up to you and PRAY as though it is all up to God" But lately I have not been living that! I cant seem to get myself motivated to get back to the gym. I just dont really want to leave my house since the accident. I dont even really want to go for a walk or anything I just hang out with my kids. We homeschool and I do that with them, but I am not motivated for anything else. Jill

B-man 12???? WOWEE! You are so awesome!!!! Steph-- You go girl too you are rocking that band!!!! You were creeping along like me and now you are dropping like crazy!!!! Whats different -- I need it! I just got my labs back from my enlarged thyroid- I am actually a little hyper thyroid right now-- GO figure but that has happened to me before and I gained weight too. I am not gaining now but also not losing. I expect my thyroid will go low soon- as it did this before- Also my b- 12 level still really stinks. I have been taking my injections but apparently not good enough so now I have to them once daily for 4 days then weekly for 4 weeks then monthly and follow up with my dr. My hemoglobin is low too b/c of this. Oh well- I will just see where this all gets me.

Denise, Well gravity is making it go thru the band, even the first bite. It is not all hanging out in the pouch and once you are done eating it slowly starts thru the band onto the "large stomach" and thru the rest of the digestive tract. The first bite does start to go thru and then hopefully it slows down the rest of the bites so you do slow the process. I personally think that at least at this point with me its more like how soon I get sick of eating and chewing chewing chewing-- I think I get bored with it b/c it is so much darn work to eat I stop after a few bites. I really have that first bite syndrome where when I eat the first bite or 2 I feel slightly stuck then wait 10 minutes and I can eat comfortably as long as I am chewing. I agree with you though these bands are weird! =)

hi girls what is the web site again for yahoo I know some one pm'd it b4 but I cant find it! I was to go see B-man's new pics! I went to my fm dr today to get my thyroid checked it has been enlarged lately and I have been having other symptoms that it may be acting up again. I dont know -- so I had a bunch of blood tests, may explain why my losing is soooo slow but on the other hand I have never been able to lose weight anyway! I am so proud of you all with your 40-50-60 and UP weight losses! I am going in for another fill this monday for sure! I am going to call tomorrow for an appt!

I think it is so weird how some things get stuck and others go right thru. Like I can eat chicken no problem but chicken salad or tuna salad gets stuck everytime. How are we all doing on our April goals?? I am not so doing anything so it is time for a fill!

Glad you all survived Easter. I am glad some of your scales are moving too. I havent lost anymore for a week and a half. I need another fill, I can eat too much. I think the only reason I lost the 4 pounds 2 weeks ago is b/c I couldnt eat for 3-4 days. I am going to try to go in to see him Monday if I have the money. This will be the first time I have to pay for a fill--$75.00. I also havent exercised since my daughters accident but I may try to go tomorrow. I am quite depressed since the accident and cant get motivated to work out yet!

Im around but I couldnt find this thread. Dh is coming home tomorrow and hopefully I can get back on track I think I am going in for another fill soon too. I am starting to be able to eat more. I need to do my measurements again. Has anyone here measured or are we all going by weight?? But all in all I feel really good I cant believe what a difference 28-30 lbs makes as far as how I feel!

That is frustrating Brandi- I can do the same thing. I flucuate alot anyway from water weight! Good luck and I know its sometimes hard to remember to eat slowly!

My goal I think is gonna be 12 lbs. I didnt lose any in March at ALL until the last 3 days than I lost 4 lbs! Probably b/c I didnt eat b/c of stress, I am eating again and hoping I dont gain the 4 lbs back! I would like to be at 190 by the end of the April. I also havent been exercising since my daughters accident. I missed about 4 days being out of town but I was walking alot then, came back exercised one day then my daughters accident and I havent been back. I am staying at my moms this week for a few days so I cant go to my gym, but she goes to Curves and I may try there. I dont really want to leave my daughter though,

***WARNING** HORRIBLE STORY***Tuesday I pick up my little ones from the sitter and I was talking with the sitter, when I was ready to go I told them "lets go" They ran out to my car to get in the carseats (2 & 4 years old) and I walking out the door behind them with all the "baby gear" when my 4 year old got in he reach up by the dash to get something and his head hit the gear shift, knocked it out of gear and the my minivan ran over my 2 year old! The keys were not in the car and it of coarse was not even running. I had NO IDEA some cars could come out of gear with out the brake being pressed down!!!!!!!!!! I was freaking out and crying and trying to assess her to see how bad it was! My sitters family called 911 and we took her into the hospital I work at. It was horrible! Thank the Lord, He spared her life. Her name is "Samara" which is Hebrew for "Protected by God" and He did protect her. She only had a broken leg and some abrasions. Our whole family is turned upside down by this. I cant stop crying and I cant get the imagine of my 2 year daughter being throw out the front of that car! It is haunting me-- I can't eat- sleep or anything. It has kicked me off my plateau (so much for that starvation mode theory) but ya know what I could care less. When I stepped on the scale and saw I lost another 3 lbs it didnt make me smile, didnt make me happy I just simply didnt care. Kiss your babies everyone! Love Jill

It could have been caused by the scopes used for the lap band.

I am from Northern Indiana too. Amish Country! =) I was banded in December ! Good luck to all of you!

Thank you all she is doing better so far still no walking but it will take time for the fx to heal! I wont be around much but I will be by to check on you Boo and everyone else.

Thank you all very very much!

Thank you all I am surprised at how many people this is happened too. Her story is on www.wsbt.com and it shows a picture they wanted me to do an on camera interview but I just couldnt I am still very emotional! My dd pic is on there her name is Samara and she is the 2nd picture they show.

I posted this else where to but I thought I would let you all know too in case you dont read all posts on here! ***WARNING** HORRIBLE STORY***Tuesday I pick up my little ones from the sitter and I was talking with the sitter, when I was ready to go I told them "lets go" They ran out to my car to get in the carseats (2 & 4 years old) and I walking out the door behind them with all the "baby gear" when my 4 year old got in he reach up by the dash to get something and his head hit the gear shift, knocked it out of gear and the my minivan ran over my 2 year old! The keys were not in the car and it of coarse was not even running. I had NO IDEA some cars could come out of gear with out the brake being pressed down!!!!!!!!!! I was freaking out and crying and trying to assess her to see how bad it was! My sitters family called 911 and we took her into the hospital I work at. It was horrible! Thank the Lord, He spared her life. Her name is "Samara" which is Hebrew for "Protected by God" and He did protect her. She only had a broken leg and some abrasions. Our whole family is turned upside down by this. I cant stop crying and I cant get the imagine of my 2 year daughter being throw out the front of that car! It is haunting me-- I can't eat- sleep or anything. It has kicked me off my plateau (so much for that starvation mode theory) but ya know what I could care less. When I stepped on the scale and saw I lost another 3 lbs it didnt make me smile, didnt make me happy I just simply didnt care. Kiss your babies everyone! Love Jill

I am following the rules, eating less than 1000 cal a day most of time around 800 . I eat high protein low carb, I do 45 min of cardio and about 45 min of weight lifting nearly every day. I just cannot lose any weight. I feel fairly well restricted also. I havent lost any since my last fill in Feb. I just dont know what to do! I am really really starting to regret this band, I think I am too insulin resistant for it. I think I should have done RNY. I am just so scared of RNY! I was so hoping this would work for me! My dr told me that RNY would probably be the better choice but he of course tell me make up my own mind. Now I am thinking I should have followed his suggestion. I really do not know what else I could possibly do to lose this weight! Please do not feed me the "starvation mode" line of bull crap. And please do not feed me the "your probably gaining muscle" line either. I just dont buy into them. I need to know something to jump start my metabolism!

LOL- You guys are too funny!

Hi girls havent really been around lately, been busy and depressed about this plateau- It seems to be going around here--the plateau that is. Congrats to all of you that are losing though! And even bigger congrats to those exercising. I did finally lose 1 pound this weekend! Maybe I will get off the plateau of 4 weeks now! No way I am gonna make March goal! =(

Your blood sugar could be high if you have any infection. Do your incisions look ok? Any fever? Also make sure your machine is ok, no low batteries, and your hands are freshly washed and dried. I know even certain soaps/lotions can make a false high reading on the meter. I would also make sure you not consuming some hidden sugar or carbs. I would go a whole day with no carbs and see what your readings are. Also if you switched from pills to liquid make sure you are getting the right dose. And most importantly exercise-- everyday!

Wow I reread that post and it sounds bitter and harsh! Sorry ya'll just ignore my pitty party! Jill

hmm I am not losing, I think I am reasonably well restricted, and I am excercising but I am just not losing. For dinner I was able to eat 1/4 of a sloppy joe, 1/4 cup of mixed veggies, and 2X2 inch piece of red pototo minus the skin. I have had about 800 calories today. I just dont think my body is capable of losing weight.

hi girls sounds like everyone is doing well- I am still standing still = ( dont know what to do this doesnt seem to work for me.