keamreeves

Yes the first to change is taking responsibilty for the problem in the first place so I think we are all taking some big steps here today. The first step in a life time journey.

I am there with you I lost about 60lbs and I have gained back about 30 and I made an appt to go back and see my surgeon and get back on track. I was banded in june 2009 and I feel like such a loser and I am so frustrated with myself. I still work out but my eating is the biggest problem and I have to get it under control before weight loss becomes a complete loss.

Name, real or screen~KEAMREEVES Age~42 Weight on February 28th~209 Goal Weight for March 31st~200 Exercise Goal for March~WORK OUT 5 DAYS A WEEK Dietary Goal for March~MORE PROTEIN LESS CARBS Personal Goal for March~STAY FOCUSED ON MY GOALS Date Banded~6/5/2009 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 60LBS

Dr. Terracina was my doctor, he was great and very caring taking time to explain and answer all questions. I was banded by him in June 09 and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself.

Hello I was banded June 5th 2009 by Weightloss surgery center of Hampton Roads. I was 243lbs when I started I am not 197lbs with 3 fills so far. I am happy with me decision and glad I made this choice for myself. Be ready to be commited to eating right and exercising the band is only a tool and will only work as good as you work it.

Congrats on the 72 lbs. that is awesome !!

Since we've all started at about the same time with our journey I don't if anyone can relate to what I am saying. My best friend of 13yrs. as not been very supportive or interested in my "Band" journey. When I told her I was getting it done she said "why are you doning that?" and from that time on she doesn't congratulate me on my successes, shrinking dress sizes, or my continued exercising. What is a girl to do ?? I don't think she is jealous because that is an ugly word, but I thought at the very least my journey would encourage her to lose weight with me. Maybe she feels like "Im not doing it on my own" or " I am taking the easy way out" you know how people think. I askes her about it early on when I first got my band and she said "well what do you want me to say" I don't people often say after you lose weight you change I am thinking the people around you change. Just wanted to share that since it has been on my mind.

Hello everyone just wanted to check in and try to keep this tread alive. I had my third fill yesterday, I am down 32lbs, and looking forward to "onderland". Dr. T said I should really feel this "fill" work some wonders and its only been a little over 12 hours and I must that I feel a big difference from the last two fills so hope I can get to "onderland" with this fill. Hope everyone is doing and please share you stories to keep this tread alive for people in our area that really need it. Like me !!!

Yes I had the wonderful Dr. T. I love him to death. I have the new Realize C band which is an 11 cc band. My first fill was 6cc and then the second was an additional 3cc so I don't what the next one will hold for me because I still need room to lose. Lol I was 243lb when I started now I am 211lb, but I feel like I have done most of it on my own with motivation from the band though, since I have not really felt any restriction yet.

The first fill I had no restriction and the second one I had a little for about a week and half, then nothing so I am going on Sept. 10th which will be 4 weeks from the last fill because I have no more restriction and I am starting to get hungry between meals. I have 9cc in an 11cc band so I am afraid I might not ever get to my "sweet spot" before I max out on CC's. Lol

Hey everyone this thread has been dead so I joined up with June 09 Jounery's. I was banded 6/05/09 and so far I have lost 31 lbs. I have had 2 fills going for my second one on 9/10/09. I am working full-time and going to LPN school 5 nights a week. I get up at 6 AM to be on the treadmill by 6:15 am to get in 30-40 mins. of walking during the week and hopefully if I have time I can get in 45 mins. on Sunday (which has not happened since school started). I say all this because with such a busy schedule I still have found time for the first time to walk daily, I watch what I eat, and I am seeing results and if it took getting this band to motivated and help HELL !! I wish I had done this 10 years ago. Nevertheless I am doing good and I feel great with clothes falling off me and everything. So please lets get this thread re-started because I need all the motivation I can get.

WOW !!! You look so different and you look great !!!

Hello everyone things are going good. I was baned on 6/5/09 and I am down 12lbs so far. I have trying to walk everyday and getting down that protein. I go back to work on Thursday after my follow up on Wed. I am ready to get back into the real world. When Dr. T puts me on soft/mushies what types of food should I be eating??

Hello everyone I hope all is well in the bandster world. I just wanted to up date everyone. I got my approval and I am scheduled to be banded on June 4th by Dr. Terracina I am so excited after all the drama I thought this day would not come and now it is almost here and I am a little nervous. Well I hope to have an update soon if anyone can offer me some advice at this point I would really appreciate it.

Did anyone have any problems with Dr. Terracina's office getting the paperwork to Tricare??

Does anyone know how long it takes for Tricare approval????

Okay guys I finally got an update for you. My paperwork is headed to Tricare first thing in the morning per Dr. T's office so lets now pray for a speedy turn around on my authorization.

Congrats my2dogs on the scale achievement I am so happy for you !!!! What is your total weight loss and how much more to your goal ??? I am still waiting on the second (correct) psych eval from Dr. D. Hall now so hopefully by this time next week my paper work will be to Tricare waiting for approval.

That sounds great I am really happy everything is going smoothly and you have a head start with your 3 month program so good luck. Yes Dr. Hall was great was even sorry for the other mess I had been through with Dr. Cole but that water under the bridge I am looking forward and ahead to new and better things.

WDW, I went to second eval today Dr. Hall was great and I passed said she would have my paper work there by early next week since I had already been through the ringer on this one so I feel like I am back on track now and I will keep you posted on my progress. Let me know how your appt. with Dr. T went today.

Oh he is wonderful you will love him. He asks some basic questions like your family health history, your health history and asks about your eating habits so he can establish if you can let the sweets go since "you can eat around your band". He does a physical you know listening to your heart, bowel sounds, etc. Don't worry no pelvic exam, but it was fine and he has a great bed side manner. I cant wait until I get over this last hurddle and finally I may see the finish line. Lol I am so happy to have met you and all the others on this thread. I will keep you posted on my progress and you please do the same.

Yes we will have to get together and compare notes good luck and let know how your appt went today since I am going tomorrow. Any tips would be great i.e. is she nice and how will it take for them to do your paper work.

Thanks for the words of encouragement and I am going to hang in there and fight the good fight. After all this headache I am more determined than ever so what I may have to wait another week thats fine I believe the Lord is guiding me throught this process.

They denied it because Dr. Cole "does no do a thorough eval for bariatric surgery" even though his receptiontist told me "oh he does those all the time for WLS patients" which was a complete lie because WLS said they had another patient who went to Dr. Cole and Dr. Reese denied her eval too. I am hoping this does not set me back too far. I see Dr. Hall tomorrow and was told she should be able to have something to them by Monday, but you live and you learn and I will just keep pushing forward until I reach my ultimate goal. I will keep you posted on my progress. What psych doctor are they sending you to see??? I am a WDW lover too and I scrapbook too so it all goes hand in hand. The next time you go you will be dancing your way through all four worlds of disney. Good luck with everything you will probably be going before me to get banded so you may have advice for me.

After all this mess the the psychlogist at Dr. T's office denied the eval from Dr. Cole so I now have to see one of the doctor their office works with, but thankfully they can see me on Friday at 1:00pm so there is still a chance that I can get things done by the end of May. Agian wish me luck!!!