kittygirl

July 21, 2009

I've been away for a while, also. I was banded on April 23, I believe the same day as BG. I did OK for a while but developed a bad bacterial infection (c. diff) after my first fill. It took them a while to diagnose it, and I ended up with two visits to the ER b/c of dehydration and related issues. A round of antibiotics took care of it once they IDed it, but it came back, more virulent than ever, this past weekend. Now I'm back on the antibiotics. INow I'm weak again.

Also, during the first bout with the diarrhea, I called my surgeon's office to see if they could offer any thoughts. The nurse practitioner I talked to (after a 5 hour wait for callback) said 2 things that bothered me: 1) that people who have the lapband procedure do not develop lactose intolerance - that's only people who have gastric bypass. I know from this forum that that's not true 2) about the diarrhea I was having, she said it couldn't be related to the lapband. I never suggested that it was, but that statement made me think they're just covering their backsides, and makes me think their first priority may not be my health. I hope I'm wrong.

I needed to vent about all of that, and I'm grateful to have a place to do it. I'm going for a fill tomorrow, and will try to discuss these issues with the surgeon. That won't be easy, as he's hard to slow down long enough to ask anything.:thumbup:

Reading about Lisa's experience makes me feel lucky. What an ordeal she has had. Hope she continues to improve - she's lucky to have you Lili.

Now, on to happier things. JT, I didn't recognize your Avatar, and started reading the post, realized it was you, and had to look again. Same with BG. You look like different people. I suspect that you feel as great as you look.

So happy to be a part of the Bunny Brigade......

July 7, 2009

Thanks so much to you, 2911Plans, and to you, Myturn2bhappy, for your words of support. Right now I'm having a bit of trouble staying on course, and your kind words help a lot. We will all make it to our goals!

Kittygirl

July 4, 2009

I'm a bit down today, and want to share my frustration here with some folks who might understand. I was banded on April 23. Since the surgery I have had some "digestive difficulties" which I chalked up to lactose intolerance. Those mushroomed into a full blown bacterial infection which took ten days to identify. My fever spiked, my electrolytes got dangerously low and I became dehydrated. I ended up at the emergency room twice in a five day period, before they finally determined that I had a c diff infection and started treating it.

I know that these things happen, but the fact is that I never had any digestive issues until I had this surgery (I had weight issues, not digestive issues :eek:.) In researching this infection, after the fact, it seems that the Prilosec that was prescribed for me after the surgery helped to make my gut very hospitable to this awful infection.

Don't misunderstand, I am still glad I had the surgery, but am not as trusting as I was a few months ago. It is disheartening to feel so weak after so much time has gone by, but that's the breaks.

Its a journey, that's for sure. I'm gonna make it, as we all are. Thanks for being here, April Bandsters!

June 22, 2009

Paxie, Thanks for the reminder about the value of the band and all that comes with it. I know I could never have done it without the band either, even though I'm not getting a lot of restriction, yet. Still it has focused me in a way I've never had before.

I like the ice cream analogy. I have the Realize band, too, and have not had any pbing or the "slime" that people talk about. That's a blessing right there!

June 21, 2009

It is funny how different our bodies are in terms of where we lose weight. It was comforting to read that others felt they weren't losing in the waist. I have been thinking there was something wrong with me. I feel very blaoted, and my belly is really sticking out I've lost two or three sizes at the top, but only one size at the bottom, though that's mainly because of the waist situation - the hips and thighs of the pants are getting looser.

Its coming off, just so sloooooooowwwwwwlllllllllyyyyyyyy.

June 21, 2009

What a great opportunity to see what experiences others are having. I haven't posted for a couple of weeks - I've been really busy but the major reason is that I've really been down about my progress. Now I can share my frustration, and maybe even someone else will feel supported by my experience.

1. WEIGHT-I've lost sixteen pounds since my surgery on April 23. Several weeks I've lost no weight, and I have found my weight fluctuates a lot. I'm trying to wean from weighing every single day.

2. FILLS- Realize Band. Have had one fill of 5cc.

3. RESTRICTION-I have very little, if any restriction. Had a bit for about a week after that fill, but now I have none. Sadly for me, my schedule is such that I can't get in for another one until mid-July.

4. RULES-I try hard to obey the rules, though sometimes I long for bread. I had a hamburger bun once, when I was stuck somewhere for a long time and my choices were hamburger or hot dog. No problem whatsoever with the bun, which was a bit depressing. I have no trouble with the "no Water before or after meals". I know I need to increase my Water intake. I have always eaten shortly before bedtime, and didn't realize there was a rule about that until I was reading the posts on this thread. Of course I knew it wasn't good, but I have a lot of trouble getting to sleep, and somewhere along the line became convinced that carbs before bedtime helped. LOL

5. ANYTHING ELSE- Sometimes I don't feel like

anything is different, as far as my body is concerned, since the surgery. EXCEPT, I now have lactose intolerance, which I didn't have before. I am hungry all the time, and feel very weak. I have a new job and am working 10 hours a day and travelling an hour each way, so that doesn't leave a lot of time for other activities. I'm single and live in an old farmhouse, so I have a lot to do around the home, which keeps me moving a bit. All of this will get better, as my wonderful employer is setting me up to telecommute. I notice big improvement when I am more active. I have a great elliptical machine, so maybe I'll get more than 5 minutes on it soon.

I've had no NSVs, and though I know I've lost weight, it would be nice to think that someone has noticed.

On the bright side, I know that I will eventually get to that sweet spot, like so many others here, and am trying to pat myself on the back that I haven't been gaining during the time where the band hasn't been able to help.

June 21, 2009

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Losing for me

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Re: Independence Day challenge for Bunny Bandsters

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Bunny's name ------ Bunny's target loss --- Bunny's start weight --- Current date --- Bunny's Current weight --- Bunny's target July 4 weight

PharmaGirl -------------- 20lb --------------------- 276lb ---------------- 20 June --------------------- 276lb -------------------- 256lb

NY Lady ----------------- 20lb --------------------- 253lb ---------------- 20 June --------------------- 249lb -------------------- 233lb

lingling ------------------ 20lb --------------------- 279.6lb --------------- 1 May --------------------- 279.6lb ----------------- 259.6lb

JayTee562 --------------- 20lb --------------------- 272lb ----------------- 19 June --------------------- 259lb -------------------- 252lb

MrsMitch ---------------- 25lb --------------------- 242lb ------------------ 1 May --------------------- 242lb -------------------- 217lb

ALuv82------------------ 35lb ---------------------- 297.5lb --------------- 14 June --------------------- 273lbs ------------------- 262.5lb

Band_Groupie ----------- 15lb ---------------------- 218 lbs -------------- 5 June --------------------- 207lbs -------------------- 203lbs

kaner ------------------- 20lb ----------------------- 275lb --------------- 19 June --------------------- 261lb ---------------------- 255lb

scoobydoo -------------- 25lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ?

TerriLynne -------------- 15lb ----------------------- 296lb --------------- 5 June --------------------- 285.8lb ---------------------- 281lb

hopeful41411 ----------- 18lb ----------------------- 260.8lb -------------- 1 May -------------------- 260.8lb -------------------- 242.8lb

IsabellaP84 ------------- 20lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ?

hannahj914 ------------- 20lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ?

JWL08 ------------------ 18lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ?

Abbie-pie --------------- 30lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ?

poconomom -------------20lb ----------------------- 212lb --------------- 8 May --------------------- 204lb --------------------- 192lb

myturn2bhappy --------- 30lb ---------------------- 288lb ---------------- 1 May --------------------- 286lb --------------------- 258lb

DM Chef ---------------- 20lb ---------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? ------------------------- ?

FutureSize10 ------------ 25lb ---------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? ------------------------- ?

doodlebug11 ------------ 20lb ---------------------- 207lb --------------- 1 May ---------------------- 196.5lb-------------------- 187lb

tcbgirl ------------------- 15lb ---------------------- 202.8lb ------------- 1 May --------------------- 202.8lb --------------------187.8lb

twinmamma1130 -------- 20lb ---------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? ------------------------- ?

mi_illusion_st ----------- 15lb --------------------- 211.6lb ---------------- 1 May --------------------- 211.6lb----------------- 196.6lb

Babygirl_68 -------------- 20lb ---------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? ------------------------- ?

kittygirl ------------------ 22lb -------------------2031b -----------------21 June ------------------191lb---------------------- 181lb

jukeBox81782 ----------- 40lb ---------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May ---------------------- ? ------------------------- ?

Losing for me ----------- 20lb ---------------------- 189lb ---------------21 Jun ---------------------- 173lb --------------------169lb

early -------------------- 15lb ---------------------- 202lb ------------------- 1 May --------------------- 202lb -------------------- 187lb

lapband-AP-redo -------- 20lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May ---------------------- ? ------------------------- ?

pottergirl----------------- 20lb----------------------- 280lb ---------------- 1 May---------------------- 280lb -------------------- 260lb

shakia90 ---------------- 20lb ----------------------- 285lb ---------------- 1 May --------------------- 285lb -------------------- 265lb

txdj --------------------- 20lb------------------------ 205lb ---------------- 11 June --------------------- 186lb --------------------175lb

ThinWithin -------------- 27.4lb --------------------- 297.4lb -------------- 8 May --------------------- 297.4lb ------------------ 270lb

help1977 ----------------20lb----------------------- 251.8lb ---------------- 14 June -------------------- 245.0lb ------------------- 231.8lb

vcatalina1 -------------- 20lb------------------------ 255lb ------------------1 May -------------------- 240lb --------------------- 220lb

Auddie ----------------- 20lb------------------------ ? -----------------------1 May ------------------- ? --------------------------?

lapbandgirl2009 -------- 25lb ---------------------- 259lb -------------------25 May ------------------- 256lb --------------------- 234lb

swkrp ------------------ 20lb ---------------------- 219lb ------------------- 1 May ------------------- 199lb --------------------- 234lb

Shellynnrn --------------20lb ---------------------- 260lb--------------------1 May ------------------- 260lb-----------------------240lb

kath17268 -------------15lb ----------------------- 236lb--------------------1 May ------------------- 224lb ------------------------ 221lb

knighmo -------------- 25lb --------------------- 298lb -------------------- 4 May-------------------- 298lb ------------------- 273lb

jannyboo -------------- 29lb -------------------- 219lb ---------------------1 May ------------------- 219lb ------------------- 190lb

lilith ------------------ 20lb -------------------- 249lb---------------------6 May ------------------- 244.7lb ------------------- 229lb

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Bunny's name ------ Bunny's target loss --- Bunny's start weight --- Current date --- Bunny's Current weight --- Bunny's target July 4 weight

PharmaGirl -------------- 20lb --------------------- 276lb ---------------- 11 May --------------------- 278lb -------------------- 256lb

NY Lady ----------------- 20lb --------------------- 253lb ---------------- 11 May --------------------- 250lb -------------------- 233lb

lingling ------------------ 20lb --------------------- 279.6lb --------------- 1 May --------------------- 279.6lb ----------------- 259.6lb

JayTee562 --------------- 20lb --------------------- 272lb ----------------- 29 May --------------------- 262lb -------------------- 252lb

MrsMitch ---------------- 25lb --------------------- 242lb ------------------ 1 May --------------------- 242lb -------------------- 217lb

ALuv82------------------ 35lb ---------------------- 297.5lb --------------- 22 May --------------------- 280.5lbs ------------------- 262.5lb

Band_Groupie ----------- 15lb ---------------------- 218 lbs -------------- 22 May --------------------- 210lbs -------------------- 203lbs

kaner ------------------- 20lb ----------------------- 275lb --------------- 29 May --------------------- 267lb ---------------------- 255lb

scoobydoo -------------- 25lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ?

TerriLynne -------------- 15lb ----------------------- 296lb --------------- 29 May --------------------- 288.8lb ---------------------- 281lb