Lapband LaLa

How amazing is this new body of mine? I lost an additional 5 pounds this past week. I am moving like never before, enjoying my new body and the new clothes that come with it! I am sleeping better, walking better, and breathing better!:smile2: I currently have 5.9cc's in my band. I am at my sweet spot! I just can't say it enough.....I am one happy lady. I have to say the emotional part has been a journey as well. Some days I feel invincible, others a bit scared. As I am shedding these pounds other things come up that I have to tackle.:crying: But I am taking it one day at a time and that's fine by me. I seem to have the most trouble with breakfast. I tend to be tight in the mornings. It was suggested to drink some warm tea 30 minutes before breakfast. I do that sometimes, other times I just eat what I can then move forward. I am starting to wonder if I will have a lot of loose skin. I seem to be dropping so fast. I exercise five days a week but I really need to add weights. I just hate that part. I could do cardio all day. I do like my Wii Fit so I am trying to include that in my workouts at least twice a week to start. Boy were my thighs sore that first workout! Whew! As far as I am concerned that Wii was a good investment toward my health. (wonder if you could write that off toward health expenses!) All in all, I am still happy and wish I would have done this sooner!

How about some old fashioned prune juice. Or some myralax. It's tasteless and you can put it in something to drink.

I appreciate the honest and open post. That could not have been easy for you. I think people really need to see that the band is a journey and not a magically solution. Before I got the band I use to think, well....I don't really have a problem with food. I can lose all this and just tough it out. But after the band life is different and things come up that I did not know about myself. I am a little over 3 months post-op. I have followed the rules to a perfect "T". I have lost 60lbs as of today. But I fear that one day a demon will pop up that I am not ready to deal with. That's the day the true test will come into play. The holiday's scare me a bit since I do the cooking....I can see that monster rearing it's ugly head. I thank you, thank you, thank you, for your post and I wish you much joy and love in your life!

What a wonderful day for you! I am happy for you. Feels good to jog. I have built up myself and everytime I get off that treadmill I feel WONDERFUL. It's great to really feel your body move and getting stronger. I am at 5.9cc's and was stuck once. Never want that to happen again. I am also suprised you could eat cheese and raspberries. I am only allowed liquids the day of and the day after a fill, then two days of soft foods. Keep up the good work. I am so proud of you!

I never lose during that week....*SIGH* but that's ok. I usually make it up the next week. It's a part of being a woman....but hey, we get to play dress up too so I won't complain.

Isn't exercise great! I never knew I would like it so much. I belly dance, do water aerobics, treadmill and eliptical. I am having a ball and the benefit is 56lbs gone in 3 months. I am very happy. Keep up the good work! you are doing wonderful!

Oh boy...I had that happen a week ago. It hurts! Don't want it to ever happen again. I am at 5.9cc's now. So happy to hear you are feeling better now!

I know it can be frustrating. I just got another fill yesterday and so I am on liquids/pureed foods. Soups it is but it's better to do it correctly than to get stuck on something....ask me how I know! (smile) I hiccup....always five times after eating. giggle. I wish you joy!

I haven't had your experience with how much I have lost so far. I was banded May 21st and have dropped over 50lbs. However....I am with you so much when it comes to wanting this weight gone. I am so happy I decided to have this done. Wish I would have done it a long time ago. It's a new world and I am excited to explore it as a normal sized person! I wish you much joy in your life.

It was drilled into my brain by my nutritionist and my doctor to not drink my calories. After a while your body will think it's starving and will just store any fat that it can if you keep it up with low calorie intake. Every doctor gives different advise, so that's just my thoughts on it.

Congrats...keep up the good work. It's a journey, enjoy it!

No I don't think so. Everyone is different though. Depends on what is comfy for you and your body.

It's good to vent! It's good to see things written down too. Maybe if you read your post a few times it will trip something in you. I have faith in you and I care about your health. You can do it. Exercise can be fun too! Take a belly dancing class, water aerobics, zumba. See it as some "YOU" time, because "YOU" deserve it.

Hey Jim....so happy for you! Keep up the good work....the grass is greener over here....KY BLUEGRASS as a matter of fact!

Today I went in for a refill. Last week we took out the .5 we put in for my 2nd fill. The nurse thinks I was stuck and not overfilled. So to calm my nerves, we put back in .4 instead of .5 (HA!) Yes that's funny! Just one point of a cc but hey if you felt was I felt....you would be leary too!:eek: I have been finding out more and more things about my new body recently. It's a happy feeling but quite the adjustment.:laugh: I got whistled at a week ago and did not know what to think! I just froze and thought....was that for me? I also have bouts of sadness. Not really sure why. Sometimes I get sad when I am bored because that is when I'd snack. I don't have cravings or the the urge to snack so there is a little emptiness there. Funny....never knew that about myself.:confused: I wore heels twice this week and was amazed at how good they made me feel. They don't really hurt my feet right now so I was enjoying the fact that I could celebrate being a girl with the beautiful new shoes I rewarded myself with.:tongue: I have not lost any weight this week. Not a big issue for me. Hormones, ladies.....hormones!:laugh: I have worked up to jogging at intervals on my treadmill. Five minutes of jogging - five minutes of walking fast on an incline for a total of 40 minutes now. I am so proud of myself.:thumbup: I love my belly dancing classes and my water aerobics as well. Next...ZUMBA! I am also looking forward to working out with my Wii Fit. I set that up this past weekend.:biggrin: Yes...life is good and this sure is a journey. But it's a journey that I was ready for. You just can't jump into the band and expect it to be your saving grace. You have to be ready for it in the mind, heart and soul. I am....and it's paying off. I am so VERY BLESSED!

Today I went in for a refill. Last week we took out the .5 we put in for my 2nd fill. The nurse thinks I was stuck and not overfilled. So to calm my nerves, we put back in .4 instead of .5 (HA!) Yes that's funny! Just one point of a cc but hey if you felt was I felt....you would be leary too!:eek: I have been finding out more and more things about my new body recently. It's a happy feeling but quite the adjustment.:thumbup: I got whistled at a week ago and did not know what to think! I just froze and thought....was that for me? I also have bouts of sadness. Not really sure why. Sometimes I get sad when I am bored because that is when I'd snack. I don't have cravings or the the urge to snack so there is a little emptiness there. Funny....never knew that about myself.:sneaky: I wore heels twice this week and was amazed at how good they made me feel. They don't really hurt my feet right now so I was enjoying the fact that I could celebrate being a girl with the beautiful new shoes I rewarded myself with.:tongue: I have not lost any weight this week. Not a big issue for me. Hormones, ladies.....hormones!:sad: I have worked up to jogging at intervals on my treadmill. Five minutes of jogging - five minutes of walking fast on an incline for a total of 40 minutes now. I am so proud of myself.:thumbup: I love my belly dancing classes and my water aerobics as well. Next...ZUMBA! I am also looking forward to working out with my Wii Fit. I set that up this past weekend.:biggrin: Yes...life is good and this sure is a journey. But it's a journey that I was ready for. You just can't jump into the band and expect it to be your saving grace. You have to be ready for it in the mind, heart and soul. I am....and it's paying off. I am so VERY BLESSED!

Went and had an unfill today....WHEW...boy was that worth it. Call you doctor and see him immediately!

I was banded on May 21st, 2009. I have lost 56lbs. 10 of that was in a week because I was overfilled so some of that may come back from being dehydrated. So with that being said. My advise is to just follow the book. That is what I do. I have not added bread, pasta or rice back into my diet. I do not crave it. I stick to one cup of food and even though sometimes it feels like I can eat more, if I step back and wait five or ten minutes I find that I am really full. Exercise. Have fun with it. I take belly dancing, water aerobics, do the treadmill, elipitcal. I try to vary it up. And once I get through the belly dancing classes I am going to sign up for pole dancing....yes pole dancing. Life is wonderful to me, even with my overfill last week. You would think I would be upset about possibly gaining back some pounds from the dehydration, but NO. I am cool with that. This is a journey. Enjoy it, listen to your body, be strong! I am very proud of you!

There is an old song that Ella Fitzgerald use to sing....Chew Chew Chew...Chew Chew Your Bubble Gum! It sticks in my head now when I eat. Sounds funny but it works for me. I am so sorry you went though that. I was overfilled last week and went for an unfill today. I now can speak from experience from that episode! When we experience things for the first time, we sure pray it's the last!

Ben....I was on the floor with this post. I adore you! Don't leave!

Just got back from the doctors office. I was overfilled! My 2nd fill was 5.5cc's and I could eat more than a cup but still not be hungry between meals. So for my third fill I though...ok, let's go for 6cc's that should be my sweet spot.:eek: Well...for two or three days life was wonderful, then BAM!!!! :eek: I could only eat 3-4 bites and I could not get water down. I hurt and I could not lay straight down, I had to sleep upright because of the reflux. I did not throw up, just could not get a lot down. Water became a fantasy for me. I was so thirsty. I just wanted water. It was the weekend so I thought I could get through the weekend then call the doc on Monday. We set an appointment for Tuesday morning so I just got through one more day of uncomfortable. I could not wait to see my nurse. She was like an angel to me! She thinks I could have gotten stuck so we took out the .5 that I had gotten the week before so my tummy could heal and have a plan to put only .2 or .3 back in next week. I am back on liquids for the day but OH MY LORD they taste so wonderful to me!:ohmy: From last week to this week I have lost 10lbs! You would think I would be very happy about that but I do not want to lose it that way. Dehydration. I am sure I will gain some of that back but I welcome it. Some of the side effects of my overfill was exhaustion. I was so tired from not getting any calories. I could not exercise. I'd take a very very long nap in the middle of the day then wake up feeling groggy. Then I'd go to bed early. I had a bit of dizziness and lightheaded feelings. I am glad I did not wait too long to go back in. Four days was enough! The thing about being overfilled or possibly stuck is when it's your first time experiencing it, you are not so sure exactly what it is. When I had my 2nd fill, I got restriction about a week later so I thought, well it's restriction and it will loosen up a bit like my 2nd fill. But once you actually go through it you KNOW what it is! So while my belly is taking a rest, I do not see this as a step backwards. I see it as one step closing to knowing exactly where my sweet spot is! So I welcome this experience and I can't wait to get back to my exercise program and back to loving my days. I am still a very happy bandster!:thumbup:

Just got back from the doctors office. I was overfilled! My 2nd fill was 5.5cc's and I could eat more than a cup but still not be hungry between meals. So for my third fill I though...ok, let's go for 6cc's that should be my sweet spot.:thumbup: Well...for two or three days life was wonderful, then BAM!!!! :thumbup: I could only eat 3-4 bites and I could not get water down. I hurt and I could not lay straight down, I had to sleep upright because of the reflux. I did not throw up, just could not get a lot down. Water became a fantasy for me. I was so thirsty. I just wanted water. It was the weekend so I thought I could get through the weekend then call the doc on Monday. We set an appointment for Tuesday morning so I just got through one more day of uncomfortable. I could not wait to see my nurse. She was like an angel to me! She thinks I could have gotten stuck so we took out the .5 that I had gotten the week before so my tummy could heal and have a plan to put only .2 or .3 back in next week. I am back on liquids for the day but OH MY LORD they taste so wonderful to me!:wub: From last week to this week I have lost 10lbs! You would think I would be very happy about that but I do not want to lose it that way. Dehydration. I am sure I will gain some of that back but I welcome it. Some of the side effects of my overfill was exhaustion. I was so tired from not getting any calories. I could not exercise. I'd take a very very long nap in the middle of the day then wake up feeling groggy. Then I'd go to bed early. I had a bit of dizziness and lightheaded feelings. I am glad I did not wait too long to go back in. Four days was enough! The thing about being overfilled or possibly stuck is when it's your first time experiencing it, you are not so sure exactly what it is. When I had my 2nd fill, I got restriction about a week later so I thought, well it's restriction and it will loosen up a bit like my 2nd fill. But once you actually go through it you KNOW what it is! So while my belly is taking a rest, I do not see this as a step backwards. I see it as one step closing to knowing exactly where my sweet spot is! So I welcome this experience and I can't wait to get back to my exercise program and back to loving my days. I am still a very happy bandster!

I am having the same issues. I got my 3rd fill on August 11th and I am now at 6cc. At 5.5cc's I could eat over a cup but not be hungry between meals. Now I can only eat 3-4 bites and it's hard to drink. I am not vomiting or PBing. But it aches. I think I need to call the doc too.

Ok....here's what you do.....put on a cute outfit, put on the song by Jill Scott...Hate on Me Haters and walk down the hall in front of them. Shoot girl...let them hate. This was done for YOU!

Congrats! I will be following you. I hit the 50lb mark today. 3 months post-op. However I had another fill this past Tuesday and I think it's too much, might have to have .3 taken out or something. Ouch.....