Journeyseeker

So it has been so long since I have been around so let me just update you. I did have surgary on 10/27/11 and since then it has been a slow go but I am ok with that. I started out at 385 and as of this morning me weighing in I was at 324. 61 pounds lost since I started all of this on April 15th 2011 never before have I ever been able to lose this amount and still keep it off. Now I know many people wonder if there has been any of issues by the grace of God I can say that besides a few stuck episodes I have never had any issues. Well on top of the lapband this past year I receved a promotion at work but as of two weeks ago they are doing away with that position . I have been mad and sad but I am not the only one this is affecting and we will still have a job just not on a specialty team. I Started back to school this past August I am begining as a freshman at the age of 31 I am going for nursing. I am super excited and of course staying super busy. I pray that I will get a chance to keep yall updated more.

you and I were banded on the same date. I am down about 10 since surgery, I have had my second fill but couldnt tell you how much I have in there. My dr doesnt tell that info. I have heard from several people sometimes it takes bewteen 2-5 fills to get good restriction. I have some but not where I need to be. be patient it will come.

When God closes one door he usually opens a better one. Praying for you during this time....

So second fill was on 1/10 it went perfectly fine had no issues. However on wed I work up very very sick I due to an unrelated medical condition developed an infection of cellulitis in my right leg. not the first time and i am sure wont be the last. well by the time I was able to go to the dr i was feeling very bad my blood pressure dropped to 87/50 the dr had me call someone to come pick me up and drive me to the er. I was admitted into the hospital on wednesday and just got out this afternoon, I am not upset at the fact i got sick what I am upset about is the fact they had me on so much iv fluids and iv antibiotics that i gained 9 pounds in like 4 days. I almost started crying in front of the poor nurse when he weightd me this morning. When I get sick like this I typically loose like 10 pounds in a week...... but i have never gianed bc i dont eat anything i dont have an appitite. anywho that is my i guess venting for the night

I sleep on my stomach and have no issues. I was banded oct 27th 2011 had my first fill 11/30 and go for my second fill 1/10. My dr for the first 3 months tries to do a fill a month if needed and after the first 3 then its really based apon your needs.

I am a daily or nearly daily weigher, It is ok sometimes but sometimes it is frustrating.

As of right now I can sill do sandwich bread and wraps, I've had one fill.the only issues I've had is with biscuits or dinner rolls probably due to their consistency.

The only thing I've had trouble eating so far is like dinner roll type bread or biscuits I think just sure to the consistency of the bread.

For those who have had one fill or no fills dont freak out. it will take a few to get to the"sweet spot" my friend hit hers at about fill 3. In the beginning you will eat more. My doctor will not tell how much he is putting in bc too many people get wrapped up in the#. I have no idea how much I have and shoot I'm not even sure the size of the band:) I know it is there thats all that matters.

So on the 10th I will be getting my second fill. I cant wait for it because I feel like right now I can eat a cow. I so need to get my eating controll.

I just sent my req

I myself have had one fill and am still able to eat pasts with out any issues.

Hey Guys and Gals I hope that everyone is having a great new year..... Does anyone know if there is a October bandsters facebook page? I know there is a Novembe one.

I so totally hiccup when im reaching my stoping point when eating, its both funny and annoying

Hey my fellow october band budies........ Well in 4 days will be 2 months out I had my first fill on 11/30 and since then have lost about 6 pounds....I know that is good but I do wish it was a little better. I just hope things get better after christmas and new years. i do go back on 1/10 for my second fill. Merry Christmas to you all!!!!!!!

I had my first fill on 11/30 just a few days after my 1 mo. I think i may be down about 6 pounds since the fill. I am scheduled for my 2nd fill on jan 10th. I am not stressing over it too much but I would wish it were more.

oh love it what a great NSV

i am actually not really hungry been drinking some water and had some soup but it hasnt been that bad. Its cool to share these dates with someone else.

Well today i went for my 1 month follow up a few days late because it actually fell on thanksgiving. I recieved my first fill today things went very well. Was a little nervous to get it done but it was not bad at all. since my 1 week follow up to now I am actually 6 pounds up but hey after eating nothing but liquids then changing to real food i expected that. I am excited to continue on my journey.

Well tomorrow I head back to work. I chose to take 3 weeks off so that I would be past all of the crazy eating stages. some time before I was scheduled to be off I was chosen for a new position at work and had been a little scared to tell my new boss about me going out on leave. Well he was completly wonderful told me not to worry about anything that we would work on getting me trained once i came back, and that I just needed to take care of myself right now. I am glad i have some super supportive people i work with my boss being one also another supervisor who also had the lap band, and some great friends. I an kinda excited to be heading back because it will give me somthing to do but I am also sad. I would to not have to work but then the bills would not get paid lol...... I was blessed to have the 3 weeks off the last week I was able to soend it with my twin bc she had the lap band on 11/10. She teaches and i dont so there is hardly ever a time where we are both off for an extended time. This thursday happend to not only be thanksgiving but also my 1 mo mark since surgery. I have stalled a little since surgery the day of surgery when i went in i weighed 349 after i got down to as little as 340 but have gone up a little ever since changing back to mushies and now solids. as of this morning i am sitting at about 345ish I pray with the fill coming up actually on 11/30 that it will jump start my weight loss again. I know I still need to watch the choices that i am choosing to eat. Well I am calling it a night I have a long day ahead of me tomorrow.

I went ahead and took 3 weeks off so that i could get past all my funky eating stages. physically I could have gone back a while ago.

Oh wow thats awesome your doing great I hope I have the kind of sucess you've had!

Try the powdered boost the chocolate is the best. Just add a scoop to 2% milk and it is just like drinking chocolate milk it doesnt have as much protien as the Protein Shakes but it will get you through.

Congrats ..... you were banded one day after me......your doing great so far!