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I'm a 36 year old female and was banded on 1/27. I have lost 65 pounds since then and am just over halfway to my goal. Due to chronic tonsilitis, I am going to have to have a tonsillectomy in December. I was wondering if anyone has had to undergo this procedure after being banded. If so, can you tell me how it went for you? I hear that it is incredibly painful for adults, so that is something to look forward to. My surgeon has said that I will need to get a complete unfill which makes sense. I know that I won't be able to eat after the procedure, so I'm not overly concerned about gaining weight during this time. I think my biggest concerned is "starting over" with the fill process. I have (possibly unnecessary?) concerns that it will somehow be different. Just curious to hear any applicable stories. Thanks!!

Happy Bandiversary! Congrats on your success so far! I have really enjoyed getting to know you and hearing from you ALWAYS means so much to me. Have a wonderful time with your daughter!!

Good for you, going out and living a nice, normal life!! That's we are all reaching for, right? Go girl!

I LOVE hearing how you are doing and I think you are doing a great thing! I will be eager to hear about the new dietician. Fingers crossed!

I'm sitting here blogging and watching Colts preseason football. My life is SWEET! The only thing that would make it better would be a regular season game. :scared2: I LOVE football!! Speaking of the Colts, I bought our plane tickets to Indy today. They went down almost $100 so I jumped on it. I also reserved the hotel so we are ready to go! It is hard to believe that I have a trip to Louisville, a visit from the parents, & a trip to New Orleans before that. Plus I trip to North Carolina to see my godson a couple weeks after that. Whew! Exhausting...but again, how awesome!? Jazzercise was a good workout tonight. I used 8 pound weights tonight instead of 10. They felt pretty light which is a good sign. I had a little twinge in my back today and I wanted to baby it. But I still felt that I got in great strength training. Tomorrow night we are going to a Bowling for Soup concert. They are my favorite band and I LOVE seeing them. I'm excited! Have a great Friday everyone! I will be rocking out! :sleep:

That is fabulous!! Way to go!

I didn't get rolling until I started getting fills. Keep strong doing what you need to do and it will catch up to you! Good luck!

I'm definitely not an expert and you should always listen to your doctor. But,no, that doesn't seem like enough at all. I think 800-1000 calories is on the low side, but seems to work for some people. I seem to do well at 1500, so everyone is different. Good luck!

Aw...I'm so sorry! It totally SUCKS when you have a bad job. I just do not understand when people are mean. It just makes no sense whatsoever. Good for you for staying strong!! It is inspirational for sure!

Hi everyone! What a wonderful Wednesday. I told you about the roller coaster that was yesterday. Whew! Glad that was over. Today was much more calm. Today at lunch, I actually ran outside...where people can see me! I made it about 2.2 miles which is good. I hope I can make it the full 5k Labor Day weekend! I'm sure I can. I was down 2 pounds this morning. That was AWESOME! I'm starting to be more "regular" so I think that is a big part of it. The Miralax/Activia combo seems to be working. Tonight I had dinner with an old friend that I used to work with. It was quite delightful and I realize that I miss her. We are going to have to do it more often! I'm resigned to the fact that I'm going to need a tonsillectomy. It sucks, but that is just part of life. I'm looking at having it in December so that is something to look forward to. :wub: Silver lining is that my parents are going to come take care of me. I'm so blessed! Hope your Wednesday was wonderful too!

I haven't seen my surgeon since my surgery. However, he does fills, I just happen to schedule mine with one of his associates. He is excellent and gives me the after care that I want and need. Think it through and decide if you really have an issue with your aftercare. If you do, schedule an appointment with your surgeon to correct it! But chances are they have the right people in the right jobs to help you. Best of luck!!

It definitely wasn't all bad! Colts tickets...iPad...woohoo!!

Maybe you can find a new health care provider for your fills? As LapBand becomes more prevalent, there are more options out there. It is worth a shot to see if you can get some better after care to help kickstart you back on your journey!

What a great story, Grammie! Enjoy the heck out of your baby grandson.

Thank you so much for posting that! I have been very fortunate in that my doc provides the excellent after care you descibe. However, it seems like SO many people don't. It is the one thing I push people to ask questions about (to their surgeon) when they are thinking about LB. That is an amazing change you made and it is inspirational!

Way to keep your focus!!

It has been a very roller coaster day! I was still a little bummed this morning because of my quitting staffer. Then I had some more fun news that another coworker (whom I adore working with) might be leaving. Too much change! Bad! I guess that stressed me out a bit because my Band was tight as all get out at lunch. It immediately got stuck and had some yogurt instead. Bad. Right after lunch I was gifted with a brand new iPad. Our bosses gave them to all of us and some of us will even get a monthly 3G bill paid. How cool is that? Good! As I was wrapping up my workday (I left at 2:30 for my ENT appointment), I received a phone call. I didn't recognize the number so I let it go to voicemail. When I checked it, it was Sister Barbara Lynn from Sister of St. Benedict telling my that I had won their raffle and wanted to confirm my address. It sounds like a scam except for the fact that I totally entered a raffle and vaguely remembered that they were doing the drawing at the end of August. I was unable to get back to her, so I'm not 100% sure yet, but I think it is possible that I won 6 Suite tickets to an Indianapolis Colts game in October. Holy sh*t!! I never win things like that!! Hopefully I will figure it all out soon. :wub: Super good! My ENT appointment was a bummer. I have chronic tonsilitis and the only cure is a tonsillectomy. I know I didn't spell this all right, but you know what I mean. :thumbup: Both a friend and my mom have had their tonsils out as adults and assure me that it is the worst thing ever. Sigh. Two weeks of hell. I don't think there is going to be any way around it though. Super bad. All in all, I know I'm blessed and I have a wonderful life. Some bad news this week, but it will all work out. It always does!

It's about living life and making choices. It sounds to me like you are doing a great job about finding a balance with both!!

I almost always "have to go to the bathroom" after one bite of food. If I take one bite then walk a bit, I'm good to go. Walking to the bathroom always seems to be a good excuse, then I'm set for the rest of the meal. I don't know why it is just that first bite.

What great choices!! Bacon is one of my vices...especially when it is super crispy and melts in your mouth. Mmmmm... Ahem. Anyway, go you!!

First of all...stored in your boobs? Hee!! I can totally second your frustration. I feel like I'm in a constant state of it!! That's why we are all here for each other. Try something new and see what it does for you. I don't disagree with the folks suggesting more calories. That isn't very many for the workouts you are putting in. Did you decide if you are going to get a Bugg? If you are burning 2500 calories a day and consuming 800? Your body probably isn't liking you very much!! Hugs, girlie!!

You are so amazing and inspiring!!

I would ask a lot about their follow up care. It seems to me that the best doctors put a lot of emphasis on it and want to be involved with you post surgery. Best of luck to you!!

Chip, chip, chip! That is the way that you get there and you are doing great!

You are approaching it in such a healthy way. Go you!!