kerimezz77

Sept of 2011 I was admitted and had emergency surgery for my lap band to be removed. I was assured I did nothing wrong, and this just happens. I have been very careful with my diet, and have been unsuccessful in keeping the weight off. We moved the following month and I just met my new surgeon. I am no longer able to have the band, and we decided to get the vertical sleeve. I have been dealing with the issues and hopefully it will be ok. I just wanted to give an update. Keri

Saw my Dr a week and 1/2 ago. I have lost 42% of my body mass. WOW He said that most do that in 2 years, and I did that in less than 1 year! He is very happy with my progress! I am so proud

let us know what it can be!

I am offically in the 100's I weighed this am and I am 196.5! I am so happy!!!

that is totally uncalled for..........and that is total malpractice in my opinion. Keri

Wow, I had mine the same day. I think I remember you. I am Keri, and had mine at 1pm that day. I am praying for you. I have lost about 49lbs, and have "knock on wood" no complications. Keri

That sounds like me too. However the last time I got sick was friday. I didn't start noticing the pain till (sunday). I am thinking with all the working out, and how much I clean yesterday, plus it only is a dull ache when I do contract my muscles (like a crunch). I wonder because I am losing weight that the band doens't have much fat tissue around it and till it makes a new home, I just will notice it some. HELP Keri

I am doing good. I have my days where I PB but I am ok otherwise. I do have some discomfort in my upper left abdomen. I wonder if with me losing weight, and fat, things are moving around. I am in a 14/16 right now. I am down I think a reasonable amount of weight. I have an appt next month with my doctor for a follow up. I hope he might take a little out because I am a still concerned with having 9cc's already in my band. Hope you all are well. Keri

ME......! Winner here!

also pampered chef has these prep bowls......... that work really well for me. I got 6 of them! Keri

Thank you both so much! I am going to change up my approach. Just might even do that pouch test sooner! Tonight is Wii Fit night! thanks again! keri

Today is a day I wish I had had, RNY!!! I haven't seen the scale budge in 1 1/2 week, almost 2. I am drinking my protien........ISOPURE Granted I don't get to work out much, but I am on my feet most of the day 4 days a week. I texted DH and I am busting out the Wii fit tonight. I only ate meet yesterday off a gyro with some lettuce and tomato. I had I think 6 mini meatballs and cheese and tomato sause. Took Tika out for a small jog ( its been raining and she won't potty with out a walk on those days) And that is all I ate yesterday. Can someone please tell me where I am going wrong. I have to have a cup of coffee in the AM. I can't eat in the am cause I am so tight. So I have a EAS shake, and wait till lunch to eat anything, sometimes I am still tight I can't eat and it comes back up. Please any insite would help. I am right now about 223. I am not changing my ticker. I have been as low as 221. I don't need a fill. I just want to cry~ Thanks Keri

Yah I am still learning...... I am happy that I am being careful with it. I don't want to do anything to make me hurt the band, or myself. Keri

OK, SO here is my day since my 2nd fill. Really tight in the am..... Cause yesterday I threw up. after maybe 3 bites of my breakfast. today.........maybe 1.5 ozs of turkey breast. and I am full and very uncomfortable liquids only so it seems. So Protien shake in the morning........ I can handle that. Lunch I have a Lunchable......minus the cheese. I can't do the cheese. Dinner I can eat ok. Had about 2 ozs of pork chops, and a small spoonful of mashed potatoes, and a few green beans Does this sound like good restriction??? Thanks

i honestly don't know I put my health and care in his hands, and when he said 3ccs I was a bit shocked. Do I call tuesday and talk to him about how much? I am very concerned Keri

I have a total of 9 cc's in There is no more room for any more fills. I am very concerned about being at 9 ccs already

I am a little freaked..... i got my 2nd fill yesterday, and i was at 6cc now I am at 9cc. So I am not filled....fully. I am very scared. I am restricted. Drinking anything, It is a slow sip. I am very scared.... Keri

Cause I haven't been losing. I am down 30lbs....!! Son't get me wrong I am happy about that. Clothes fit so loose, and I am offically in 16/18 size clothes...... That to me is the best feeling. But since I am not losing I am very embarrassed. I did call up my doc, and asked to speak to the nurse to explain my situation. I have 6 cc's in, and no restriction. There are some foods that I feel restriction. But it quickly passes. So I know I need a little more. So in explaining this to the nurse she was very happy to rechedule my appt for an appt with the doc and to follow that........a FILL. I hope this helps me. I am sure this is what I need! Keri

i have a follow up on the 3rd of feb, and I am thinking we are going to schedule my next fill then. I hope that it can be done sooner than later. I have no restriction, I am glad you are getting to use this tool as it is supposed to be! I am doing good though with using weight watchers Keri

I am so glad I am not alone......I feel like a failure when I don't see the numbers going down on the scale....... But I don't worry about it, and I track on!! I have a follow up appt on the 3rd of feb, so hopefully I can get my next fill soon! I am working out! Oh it feel so painful the next day. Working muscles that having been worked in a long time. But I know an ounce of pain is a pound of pleasure... and that is a pound gone! Thanks ya'll !! Keri

I share with whom I want to share. However my supervisor didn't respect my privacy and has shared it with a few people. It is my decision who know and who I want to tell. Not hers. I am proud of my decision, and have only positive things to say about it! Keri

I have been working out.....and hard too! still at a platue! I ran/brisked walked a mile in 14:30 min! then after that I walked another 1/2 mile. My best friend is being a great personal trainer. She was a basketball player, and has some great exercises. OMG:eek: I am so sore. I have muscles that I didn't know I had. So, heres to hoping this week I break down that wall! I really want to hit 25lbs soon!! and then some Keri

a 3 gallon tub of ice cream!!

As long as you have referrals, yes they pay for everything. Keri