heidib

I decided that it's all for the best. Dr Robinson wouldnt give me a fill - he said that the upper GI that I took showed that the band is fine, but my esophagus is slightly enlarged. He wants me to take another upper GI in a month and see him that day too, where he will hopefully be able to give me a fill.

I will try to come to the meeting next Monday, and I agree with you I need to make an appointment with Phyllis - I have never met her, the last nut I met with was Natalie - a little bit too long. I really need accountability.

Trying to keep my head up - and not enjoy too much food!!!

Tova

Hi Tova,

Do you know why your esophagus is enlarged? What did Dr R say. I'm just wodering because I've head a lump in my throat feeling for awhile now myself. TY.

Congrats Heidi on your new motivation.

I too have found my motivation and I hope it really stays this time. I've finally joined a gym. I've been sick and my goal is 3 times this week. My kids are in school together twice a week and I plan on putting aside everything else I get done and make time for me. I'm slowly losing the 7 lbs that have been up and down since thanksgiving and my goal for late spring is to be in w"one"derland. I'm 23 lbs away. So I'm giving myself plenty of time and I'm back to counting my weight watcher points and focusing mostly on Protein. We shall see If I can keep it up.

Hope everyone is doing well. Keep up the good work everyone.

Spring is coming and I don't want to dread it for the first time in like 10 yrs.

That's great your doing good again too! I'm still sticking to it! Infact I'm down a few more pounds!!! :thumbup: I will go passed my goal of getting into the 160's by the end of Feb!! I have not been at this weight in over 8 yrs, since before I was pregnant w/ my first baby!!!! wooo whooo!!!

Hi everyone,

I'm Jennifer and I am so excited to have found this thread! I saw Dr. Robinson yesterday at Brigham and Women's Hospital and was given a surgery date for June 2nd.

I am still new to all of this stuff but hope to get to know people better!

Hi Jennifer! Great thread here. Just join rifght in!

meeting is tomorrow Monday the 8th at Faulkner. I am going to go. I am still gaining weight. I may need a fill or just a brain re-set...did I forget how or what to eat? Is this just old habits creeping back?

What time does the meeting start at? How long does it go for? It is an hour drive for me ATLEAST. I wish it was closer for me.

2% milk/coffee

B~2 Egg /egg salad (mayo) 3melba toast

s~w/w desert

L~4 0z bbq chicken (crock pot all day yesterday mmm!)

S~light popcorn

D~probably bbq chicken & a veggie.

slow here lately!

Anyway, I'm going to the Faulkner this morning for a small fill w/ dr Vernon. I'm still going strong & the scale is moving downward. :-) I'm excited about my new found motivation! I'll be getting a tredmill soon w/ our tax returns & I can't wait to get moving!!! see ya later.

What are Bandtastic Meals?

I googled because I had never heard of them either. It looks like you can order them online & they are set up for people who have been banded. (small portion/ healthy). hth! :-)

thanks for posting

Hi! I know this will vary from person to person. I used to wait only 30 min. after like my doc said. Then I was reading in my info book 1-2 hours after!!! How do they expect you to get in all your Fluid if you wait that long??? So, I noticed some days I'm getting hungry sooner then others even after eating same meal. I thought I'd try waiting longer befor drinking (maybe this will help). THANKS!

wow! you look 20 years younger!!!!!! GREAT!!!!

AMAZING job!!!!!!!! well done!!!! :thumbup:

AWe Teri, That's GREAT!!! Keep it up!!! Good job!!!

Sept. Samurai's I don't feel like a Samurai anymore I feel like a failure. I have only lost 40 pounds in a year and need at least another 40 to make a dent. Today has been day one on my Liquid Protein diet and intend to do this for 2 weeks like pre-op to get me started. I am in tears already since I can't run to food but I have to start losing again. I am at 9cc's on a 10cc band and I still feel restriction when I accidentally eat too fast or not chew properly - so what gives. I really hope that in two weeks will get my mind back in shape to do this. I didn't go through all this trouble to not lose any more weight. So, if anyone wants to do the liquid diet with me to get back on track. We can check in with each other every day. Let me know - I have to do something - anything!

Hi,

You can't say your a failure! If you were on your own w/out your band would you have lost 40 lbs? Would you have kept it of? I would not. Think of it that way hun! :-) We can all do this!!

I have been eating around my band for about 8 months now. I feel like I am back agian. I think it really helps to plan ahead. Make sure you have your protien ON HAND ready to make good choices. Like this week I cooked a bbq meatloaf & chicken ahead & I just take 4-5 oz at each meal w/ veggies. I don't feel deprived at all. I like to use daily plate to keep track of my cals ect... HOPe this helps!

I am in hell. My company changed insurance companies. Had to change IPA's. They denied my referral to see my surgeon. Appealed to the insurance company. The new insurance company, Aetna, denied my appeal. They will not allow me to see my Surgeon. "It is not a medical necessity" and the appeal actually said that I did the band for cosmetic reasons and my own personal comfort. Give me a friggin break. I have gained - I am up to 186. I need a fill. I am upset and find myself stress eating. I feel like telling them that since they will not allow me to maintain the band I want it removed. Then I will gain back 100 pounds or more, much more. Then I will become a diabetic again. And in a year or so they can pay for my tripple bypass and my care after my stroke. What is wrong with them. AND - I cannot find a place to get my fills. The Drs I have called tell me that they will not fill bands they didn't put in. I am screwed......

Oh no! You must feel awful about this. I hope you can work this out some how. Keep us posted hun.

I would love to, but fear i'd loose to much right now. I finally know what it is to have restriction. In the last 5 weeks i have lost 10 pounds. I think this band and I are working together for once. I fear it will end.

teri

YAAAy Teri!!!!

I'm so happy for you!!! I know you have had such a hard time! Glad your losing! What are you doing different?

Hi everyone!

I have to say I'm pretty pround of myself for making through the week. This week I've been back to measuring, weighing, counting cals, & eating the right food. I feel really good. I feel like I'm REALLY back this time! I still want to fight the fight! Thanks for always listening to me complain ect.. LOL!

Hanging in here. I am down to @ 208lbs from 272lbs on my first appointment with the surgeon.

I have not lost anything really for @ the last 3 months so it's been hard.

My surgeons PA was tough on me this last visit. He said I need to take a closer look at my intake.

I know he's right but it seems so hard right now.

UGH!

I am a bit discouraged.

I am ten feet under with everything in my lfe right now.

hi there!

I know it's been awhile since your post. How are you doing? I just want to say I feel your frustation. It is always hard to put our selves first. I have a big problem doing this being a mom to 3 young girls. I was banded 9-25-08 & have only lost 45- ish Lbs. The first 6 months was good & that's when I lost most of the weight. I have lost MAYBE 8 lbs in the last 9 months. This is my own fault though. I know I have been eating around my band, my choices have been bad, & I do not exercise. I am bag on the wagon now & I feel like I still have the will to fight the fight. Atleast we have not GAINED the weight right! Normally I would have lost the 45 & put it back on again & then some! Hang in there! Pm me if you need anything .

I have had no problems w. them. All of a sudden I'm getting bills. Anyone have this happen? I have been banded over a yr now. I guess I'll have to call. I hate it wehn you get a different story from each person you talk to. :-(

I have BC/BS NH. Only took a week! :-)

Blue_ that is a wicked funny!!!! lol!

Jay-I saw on a show one time this girl had to go to the hospitol & they gave her a shot of something that finally did it. ??????????? I don't know????

WOW Jay, TEN hours?!?! Never heard of them lasting that long. How annoying! Are they gone yet???

yesterday:

B-2 small sausage patties

L-3oz chicken salad, 1TBS reg mayo,

1/3c dried craisens, lettuce. 3 whole wht. melba toast

cheese stick

D-5oz lemon pep chicken breast, 1/2 baked potato, fr butter spray, broccoli

coffee 2% milk (around 1000 cals)

Today:

coffee 2% milk

4oz lemon peper chicken 1/2 baked potato

few crackers

5oz pork chop, zuchinni, sm scoop rice pilaf.

I feel like I'm eating a lot. How does this look to you all. I know some people only eat a few OZ. at aeach sitting.

Hi my name is Heidi, I'm 31, & a mum to 3 little girls. I was banded Sept 25th 2008. I'm looking for a band buddy. I live in Groveland, MA. This is near haverhill MA, Newburyport MA, Salem NH, Plaistow NH. Anybody??? Thanks!

Hi Heidi

Welcome

I'm fairly new to this site & am liking it lots so far...very informational & the people across the forum are very nice.

What type of band do you have?

Hi there!

Yes, I like this place too. I got the Lap Band Sept 25th 08. :-)

Hi! Being banded is NOT a magical thing that will just work on it's own (as you know) it's a tool. You still have the head games or head hunger , cravings, you still have to make good choices. It's VERY VERY hard. The band helps though. Good luck!