Lapband LaLa

Yeap a fill will do you good! You'll get right back on track.

You know what....he could be wrong. The average fill in my doc's office is 6.5cc to 7.5cc's and I am just FINE at 5.6 and when I was at 5.9 I was getting sick in my sleep and not able to get all my water in. So don't worry little one....you are going to be one hot mama!

Finally! Yesterday I went back to my doctor for a refill. Two weeks of 4.9cc's is not working for me! I did not go back to 5.9cc's because I felt that was just too tight. I was not able to get in my water daily and I would throw up in my sleep sometimes. So I am at 5.6cc's currently. Next month is my six months follow up so if I think 5.6cc's is just not enough then I will go to 5.8cc's. For the past week and a half I have been sick. Terrible head cold which also caused me to lose my voice. I was not able to exercise at all! After getting into a routine after all these months, that made me feel crappy. I actually crave the movements now. That's a good thing....right? So yesterday and today I was back on liquids. I have to say I am sick of soup. (giggle) I really need to get some more recipes to switch things up. I did not gain any weight or lose any weight during my two week ordeal so I can't be upset. Lord knows the last thing I needed was a gain! I think I would have took a hammer to my scale if that would have happened. I am just five pounds from 200lbs and I want to reach that before my next doctor appointment, which is the week of Thanksgiving. All in all it has been a pretty boring week because I was so sick. I did discover that my band does not like Mahi Mahi much. So I will be staying away from that type of fish. Too dense I guess. One thing for sure....when you band doesn't like something...it will let you know!:huh2: So ladies and gentleman, here I am....the Incredible Shrinking LaLa....Back in the saddle again!

Finally! Yesterday I went back to my doctor for a refill. Two weeks of 4.9cc's is not working for me! I did not go back to 5.9cc's because I felt that was just too tight. I was not able to get in my water daily and I would throw up in my sleep sometimes. So I am at 5.6cc's currently. Next month is my six months follow up so if I think 5.6cc's is just not enough then I will go to 5.8cc's. For the past week and a half I have been sick. Terrible head cold which also caused me to lose my voice. I was not able to exercise at all! After getting into a routine after all these months, that made me feel crappy. I actually crave the movements now. That's a good thing....right? So yesterday and today I was back on liquids. I have to say I am sick of soup. (giggle) I really need to get some more recipes to switch things up. I did not gain any weight or lose any weight during my two week ordeal so I can't be upset. Lord knows the last thing I needed was a gain! I think I would have took a hammer to my scale if that would have happened. I am just five pounds from 200lbs and I want to reach that before my next doctor appointment, which is the week of Thanksgiving. All in all it has been a pretty boring week because I was so sick. I did discover that my band does not like Mahi Mahi much. So I will be staying away from that type of fish. Too dense I guess. One thing for sure....when you band doesn't like something...it will let you know!:huh2: So ladies and gentleman, here I am....the Incredible Shrinking LaLa....Back in the saddle again!

Yep for me too. At my sweet spot I have to put a reminder in my blackberry so I don't forget to eat. I am a Realtor and so time gets away from me sometimes. And even though it sounds funny to put in a reminder in your phone, it works for me!

I can't wait for my first slice since surgery. I have not added bread, pasta or rice back to my diet just yet. YUMMY...keep up the great work. You are doing great.

Yes, you are suppose to eat your protein first. It's not uncommon to no have restriction after a 2nd fill. Matter of fact after my 2nd fill I was in the same position as you. I did get hungry between meals but I was determined so I just drank water when I felt hungry. Everyone is different so just be patient with yourself. You will get there.

Happy Happy Joy Joy! We were banded on the same day! I started at 280 and right now I am at 205. Almost there. I am so very happy for you!

This is why I love coming here. Thanks so much guys for the words of encouragement! I feel better already....and those busy days have paid off. All my clients are under contract!:mad:

Thanks for sharing....I guess at some point we really do move on and life becomes normal.

Ever since last week when I had to get an unfill due to being stuck, I have been struggling! What's surprising me is that I have never had a bad week since I was banded. (May 21, 2009) I went from 5.9cc's to 4.9cc's and I am hungry! I have not been eating the best this week and I have not been able to exercise due to work. I am a Realtor and I have about five buyers looking at homes before the tax credit ends. My days have been non-stop. 6am-9pm most days. I am trying not to beat myself up but I have been doing so well that this week is freaking me out. I am so close to being under 200. Just six more pounds. I am afraid to weigh myself! I don't think I will this week. I just can't face that scale saying I stayed the same or I weigh a little more. I had to sit back and wonder if i am doing myself in. In the past I have gotten down to 200 before and somehow never went any further. I tried to sit and think over why this is, but I never can figure it out. Maybe I am just thinking too much. I mean I did not mean to get stuck last week. It was not done on purpose and life happens. I have got to get back on track. I go back for my refill next Wednesday. It just can't come soon enough. I know I am always upbeat on here but I have to let you all know that sometimes you hit a bump in the road. I guess mine was this week. I have already started planning my week next week. I have blocked out my time for me. Started to schedule clients around my time and started my weekly food plan. I will not let this get the best of me or set me back! Ladies...it's also been that time of the month so I am sure my hormones have run amock! I feel some tears coming on. :mad: Why now? Can't I just get closer to goal before these ghosts and issues start coming up. *Sigh*

Ever since last week when I had to get an unfill due to being stuck, I have been struggling! What's surprising me is that I have never had a bad week since I was banded. (May 21, 2009) I went from 5.9cc's to 4.9cc's and I am hungry! I have not been eating the best this week and I have not been able to exercise due to work. I am a Realtor and I have about five buyers looking at homes before the tax credit ends. My days have been non-stop. 6am-9pm most days. I am trying not to beat myself up but I have been doing so well that this week is freaking me out. I am so close to being under 200. Just six more pounds. I am afraid to weigh myself! I don't think I will this week. I just can't face that scale saying I stayed the same or I weigh a little more. I had to sit back and wonder if i am doing myself in. In the past I have gotten down to 200 before and somehow never went any further. I tried to sit and think over why this is, but I never can figure it out. Maybe I am just thinking too much. I mean I did not mean to get stuck last week. It was not done on purpose and life happens. I have got to get back on track. I go back for my refill next Wednesday. It just can't come soon enough. I know I am always upbeat on here but I have to let you all know that sometimes you hit a bump in the road. I guess mine was this week. I have already started planning my week next week. I have blocked out my time for me. Started to schedule clients around my time and started my weekly food plan. I will not let this get the best of me or set me back! Ladies...it's also been that time of the month so I am sure my hormones have run amock! I feel some tears coming on. :mad: Why now? Can't I just get closer to goal before these ghosts and issues start coming up. *Sigh*

I have to agree on the calorie thing. Your body may think its starving, give it more fuel. It's holding on for dear life.

Ditto on the empty calories. I have had a drink or two but I tend to like them sweet so I stay away. I was never a huge drinker before and guess even less now. But to answer your question...yes you can drink....the real question is do you really want to?

Happy Happy Joy Joy....I am doing a Happy dance for you! Congrats....feels good!

I like "UNJURY" It tastes good. The price is not too bad either. It's very important to get a good quality protein shake because...hey...it's your health. They have some pretty good flavors too. I wish you MANY MANY BLESSINGS! Happy Losing!

This week brought on a new challenge! Had to have 1cc removed from my band. So now I am back to 4.9cc's in my 10cc band. My sweet spot is 5.9cc and I have established that pretty early. I am one of the lucky ones who don't really need too much in my band. Well...here we go. On Friday I had a Real Estate seminar I had to attend. It started at 9am and ended at 1pm. They served breakfast and I knew they had some things that were on my approved list. So I grabbed some soft scrambled eggs, a small piece of melon and a small piece of sausage. There were people who have not seen me in over a year so many were shocked to see me 75lbs lighter. I was quite the buzz, I might say...giggle.:wub: Well, I sat down, started to eat, chewed and chewed and chewed then BAM! I took a small bite of sausage, someone walked up behind me and said...OMG LAURA IS THAT YOU? It startled me and so immediately I swallowed!!!!!!!! HUGE HUGE MISTAKE! I knew when that bite went down I was doomed. I had not chewed that bite at all. So as the seminar went on I got sick, sicker then OMG :ohmy: I was throwing up every 15 minutes...just slime. After the seminar I called my doctor immediately and they had me come in. At every single stoplight I prayed it would turn red so I could lean my head out the door and toss my cookies! Oh...and the pain...it was horrible and hurt so bad. I was praying, crying, driving and throwing up.:confused: So I walked into the doctors office and they did not wait...I was ushered into a room and they unfilled me immediately. OH WHAT A RELIEF! Thank God! So now, they want me to to stay at my 4.9cc's until two more weeks because I was throwing up so much I had to have irritated my tummy! Five more pounds and I will be 200lbs. I can almost taste it, but with the unfill I don't have much restriction. :mad2: I may be able to keep my portions in check but I dread feeling hungry between meals. So I am a bit sad.:sad: I know in the scheme of things this is not a HUGE issue but being so close to onederland/underland is so exciting and I did not want to slow this down. So right now....liquids for another day then soft foods for three days, then a refill in two weeks. *SIGH* I have to say....if I had to choose between losing slower and being stuck...well I'd take the losing slower. Thank GOD that is over. I wish that on nobody! So there is my crazy story! Until next time.

This week brought on a new challenge! Had to have 1cc removed from my band. So now I am back to 4.9cc's in my 10cc band. My sweet spot is 5.9cc and I have established that pretty early. I am one of the lucky ones who don't really need too much in my band. Well...here we go. On Friday I had a Real Estate seminar I had to attend. It started at 9am and ended at 1pm. They served breakfast and I knew they had some things that were on my approved list. So I grabbed some soft scrambled eggs, a small piece of melon and a small piece of sausage. There were people who have not seen me in over a year so many were shocked to see me 75lbs lighter. I was quite the buzz, I might say...giggle.:tt2: Well, I sat down, started to eat, chewed and chewed and chewed then BAM! I took a small bite of sausage, someone walked up behind me and said...OMG LAURA IS THAT YOU? It startled me and so immediately I swallowed!!!!!!!! HUGE HUGE MISTAKE! I knew when that bite went down I was doomed. I had not chewed that bite at all. So as the seminar went on I got sick, sicker then OMG :cursing: I was throwing up every 15 minutes...just slime. After the seminar I called my doctor immediately and they had me come in. At every single stoplight I prayed it would turn red so I could lean my head out the door and toss my cookies! Oh...and the pain...it was horrible and hurt so bad. I was praying, crying, driving and throwing up.:thumbup: So I walked into the doctors office and they did not wait...I was ushered into a room and they unfilled me immediately. OH WHAT A RELIEF! Thank God! So now, they want me to to stay at my 4.9cc's until two more weeks because I was throwing up so much I had to have irritated my tummy! Five more pounds and I will be 200lbs. I can almost taste it, but with the unfill I don't have much restriction. :cursing: I may be able to keep my portions in check but I dread feeling hungry between meals. So I am a bit sad.:sad: I know in the scheme of things this is not a HUGE issue but being so close to onederland/underland is so exciting and I did not want to slow this down. So right now....liquids for another day then soft foods for three days, then a refill in two weeks. *SIGH* I have to say....if I had to choose between losing slower and being stuck...well I'd take the losing slower. Thank GOD that is over. I wish that on nobody! So there is my crazy story! Until next time.

Thanks for the comments on my blog guys. I was banded May 21st, 2009. The clothes situation wasn't bad because I had so many different sizes already in my closet! (giggle) I had stuff I purchased years ago with tags still on it! So I did not have to do too much shopping. But now that I am out of that stuff I am thrift shopping and consignment shopping!

I am so very happy for you. I feel like it was ME doing the dancing. Hubby and I will start SALSA classes soon. I am so excited!

And you will see that scale move! I am so happy and excited for you! I am loving life.

Congrats! It's a wonderful feeling isn't it!

I took a mini-vacation this week with my husband. Went to Lake Navajo on the boarder of New Mexico and Colorado. How relaxing it was! I did not exercise this week -- I SLEPT! And with that being said....I still lost a pound. So now I am down 70lbs.:thumbup: My jeans are loose again and I could not be happier. I had some time to reflect on my journey and I have to say I am one happy woman. I really think I will be under 200 by the end of the year. :mad: Had a little scare this week. Two nights in a row I threw up in my sleep. Scared the HELL out of me! :thumbup: I almost choked! But I was out of town and had no reception on the cell so I had to kinda sleep upright to get myself back together. I know from another bandster that throwing up in your sleep is not a good thing, so I just tried to relax until I got back into town. I thought I was stuck but if I was I am not now. While on the road we stopped at a little roadside BBQ place. I got pulled pork but within five minutes it was coming back up! It was the first time I have had that happen. It wasn't bad, just freaky. So hubby ended up having my dinner and I relaxed my tummy! (giggle) I think if something was stuck, it came up because after that I was back to normal. When I returned I went to the doctor but since I was feeling fine they decided to not do an unfill. So this weekend I reverted to soft foods to let my tummy heal. My hubby took a lot of footage of our trip and for once in my life, I did not mind being in front of the camera. What a WONDERFUL feeling! Our band photographer wants to take photos just of me because in the past I would not go to the photo shoots. (yes I am a singer) I am feeling so skinny and sexy! Let's just say I am putting a little pep back in my love life. Ooohh La La! I am gathering all my clothes that are too big and getting ready for a trip to the consignment store. I gotta finance my new wardrobe somehow! I am doing it ya'll ..... DOING IT!

I took a mini-vacation this week with my husband. Went to Lake Navajo on the boarder of New Mexico and Colorado. How relaxing it was! I did not exercise this week -- I SLEPT! And with that being said....I still lost a pound. So now I am down 70lbs. My jeans are loose again and I could not be happier. I had some time to reflect on my journey and I have to say I am one happy woman. I really think I will be under 200 by the end of the year. :tongue: Had a little scare this week. Two nights in a row I threw up in my sleep. Scared the HELL out of me! :thumbup: I almost choked! But I was out of town and had no reception on the cell so I had to kinda sleep upright to get myself back together. I know from another bandster that throwing up in your sleep is not a good thing, so I just tried to relax until I got back into town. I thought I was stuck but if I was I am not now. While on the road we stopped at a little roadside BBQ place. I got pulled pork but within five minutes it was coming back up! It was the first time I have had that happen. It wasn't bad, just freaky. So hubby ended up having my dinner and I relaxed my tummy! (giggle) I think if something was stuck, it came up because after that I was back to normal. When I returned I went to the doctor but since I was feeling fine they decided to not do an unfill. So this weekend I reverted to soft foods to let my tummy heal. My hubby took a lot of footage of our trip and for once in my life, I did not mind being in front of the camera. What a WONDERFUL feeling! Our band photographer wants to take photos just of me because in the past I would not go to the photo shoots. (yes I am a singer) I am feeling so skinny and sexy! Let's just say I am putting a little pep back in my love life. Ooohh La La! I am gathering all my clothes that are too big and getting ready for a trip to the consignment store. I gotta finance my new wardrobe somehow! I am doing it ya'll ..... DOING IT!

After my surgery and for about a week after, I'd fall asleep mid-sentence! HA! I am happy for you and want you to enjoy the journey my friend. It's really greener on this side...at least it has been for me!