Brigette

Well, I guess it has been a few years since i wrote in this blog. So, I am having a revision from lap band to sleeve tomorrow. 9 Feb 15. I am excited but nervous. I would like to write every week. The exception will be this week. I will write after surgery and again over the week. See you on the Loser Bench!

Ok. Everyone, thank you for your responses. I am using the IPad app, could not figure out how to respond to posts. Lol. Well, surgery is June 13. I work for a police department but, I do administrative work. So at desk most of the time. Very nervous. Now thinking about a 360 tummy tuck. The more I read, the more questions I have. LOL

Hello Everyone, it has been a while since I posted. I am scheduled for TT and Lipo next month. I am still about 20 lbs. from goal. Any words of wisdom? Any must take to surgery. I am planning to go back to work 2 weeks after. Hope this is realistic. Take care all.

Hello, I have been successful with my band. I won't say that I would never have RNY because I never thought that I would do any weight loss procedure. In fact, I was determined not to go that route. But, after trying alternative methods (diets, exercise, with temporary success, I ultimately decided on lapband. Having said this, if I were to ever gain most of this weight back, I would look into alternative wls. I don't know which I'd choose but would at least investigate. I chose lapbandt because it was the least invasive and I had less than 100 lbs. to lose. I needed to lose about 70lbs. Wishing you well. Brigette

Name, real or screen~Brigette Age~44 years young Weight on (29 July 11)/August 1st~169 lbs. Goal Weight for August 29th~159 lbs. Exercise Goal for August~Make a concerted effort to move everyday (running, walking, bicycling, dancing) Dietary Goal for August~Limit sweets to 1x a week Personal Goal for August~Clear clutter off of dresser and nightstand Date Banded~10/14/09 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~Maximum lost was 66 lbs. have gained about 8-10 lbs. back.

Hello Everyone, I couldn't find this board when they changed the boards a few months ago. So, glad to find again. I had surgery November 12, 2009. I am so happy to hear of all of your successes. I too have done okay. I have lost 66 lbs. I was 8 lbs shy of goal. Unfortunately, I keep fluctuating with a stubborn 6-8 lbs. I get within 8 lbs and then, will gain 6-8. But, I am really fine with this. I have been moderately faithful. If I were to buckle down and get away from sweets, I'd be okay. I am currently training for the Chicago Marathon in October. So, my body actually looks pretty good. Some of the gan is likely muscle or at least I want to believe that they are. Hahaha Wishing you all well. Brigette

Congrats!!! Way to go!!! Brigette

Wishing you well!!! What an encouraging blog. Many blessings to you!!

Was a size 16-18. Now a size 8. Bust was a size 42C now a size 36B. -- I miss the girls. hahahha

Hi good to hear that you are doing well. I, too, am doing great. I am down about 60 lbs. and finished my 5th race including 2 1/2 marathons and 2 5k runs. I also have 3 more races this year. I have come a long way and will post my before and after pictures next week. Amazingly, I am no longer loosing but, I am about 14lbs from my goal. So, if I never lost another pound, I am really happy. My band is not very tight. I currently have under 6cc in band. I might allow it to be tightened a little more but, not sure. I am at a good spot right now. I can't wait to see other responses.

Hello, I could have written this post myself. I hadn't had a fill since March 2010. I decided to have a fill this month. My band is only at about 5 1/2 cc. My dr. said that I was at a good fill level already but, that he would put in .3cc. I was somewhat disappointed because I wanted more. I felt no restriction. Well, when I went to bed, fluid was in my throat, I coughed all night. This went on for 6 days, on the 6th day, fluid was also coming out of my nose. I went in an the dr. took out 1cc. So, that was .7 cc more than was put in. The reflux was gone. But, however, I could eat an entire subway w/chips and any and everything. I went back in 2 weeks later and he put back .6 cc. So, I am only .1cc less than I was prior to the reflux fill. I still don't fill any restrict but, when I eat my protein first, I don't eat quite as much. I will likely go in for a small fill in another couple of weeks. I had gained initially nearly 5lbs in the last 2 weeks but, have lost all of it. So, I'm okay. I average loss of about 3-4 lbs a month. Sorry so long..

Hi, I hadn't told anyone other than DH but, a girlfriend saw reading material and asked, "I said not sure looking into it." Later, my sibling found more books at my house and said I hope you won't consider this surgery. This was 2 days before my surgery date. So, I said more than considering it. And, left it at that. After I had the procedure, I sent an email to all my siblings - 14 total. Telling them i'd had the procedure and that i didn't want any negativity. Either support or don't say anything. So, fast forward now 9 months later and I am 15 lbs from goal, I 've gotten nothing but support from siblings. I also told a couple of people at work. I now regret that because, people are always asking what have you done. And, I secretly feel that the couple of people I shared it with have told others. But, I usually will say, "Oh, I did a few things , I changed my diet, exercise more and a few more changes." Then, they'd say like what--I'd say some of this or that. End of conversation. LOL Brigette

Yes, You are in my prayers. As I read your post, I thought of how life sometimes throws curve balls. But, you have tackled the obesity component. You are a success. Post us as soon as you can.