sherilynn

Wow- all you January Bandsters are so far ahead of me - all getting fills, feeling restriction. Let me tell ya...when my 90 Day Global is over, and I get a fill, I'm going to declare that day a NATIONAL HOLIDAY! ...and yes, you all get the day off of work.

Stupid question ahead::::::::: Doesn't one cup in metal, measure the same as one cup in glass? Ok - let the world know - Martha Stewart I am not!

I have 'no email notification' checked...yet get a ton anyway'.

Hey all, Went for my 6 week check up today with my surgeon. I am down 23 pounds. I was actually really happy with that. Until we started to discuss a first fill. I told him about my 'stuck' episode last week - and he advised that I should maybe wait two more weeks - and see how the weight loss goes. What upset me was when he said, "Well, you know - you ARE on the slow side of weight loss". I could have cried! He was 'concerned' that I'd only lost 5 pounds since my last visit with him 4 weeks ago. He wants me to wait these two weeks - to see if I plateau, or gain. Then we'll decide on a fill time. I have a 'global period' of 90 days with my insurance, otherwise the cost is One Thousand dollars to me. I can certainly submit to my insurance, but no guarantee they'll pay. Wow - him saying that was like a kick in the gut. :think

As it turns out - that damn 90 day global period won't allow me to be covered with fills until then. Somehow in the way the surgery was 'coded' and the fills are 'coded'. Too much insurance mumbo jumbo for me to understand. The Surg. Office and insurance went back and forth. Insurance swears they'll pay, docs office doubts it. So here it is: I can sign a release to pay and get on the schedule for two weeks from now. By that time, I'll only have 3 weeks more - and payment by insurance will be 100%. Worst part, I'm not feeling 'much' restriction at all. Even testing myself. Definitely eating more. Not sure if I've gained or not in the last few days - will check it out tomorrow. Feels like its mostly will power right now. ****HOWEVER…lunchtime today was two slices of roast beef, and 1/2 cup of adamame. And I'm definitely full. So who knows.

In Hot Pink's defense…she's nearly 1/2 of my age, and not 'wise to the world'…not to mention men - as I am. I've lived and learned. I can think back to when I was only 20 years old; thought that the boyfriend of the time was the BEST THING EVER! Let him use and abuse…I didn't know any better. 17 years later, ohhhhh, I'm onto the male species. hehehe Hot Pink, I can only hope that you are able to experience a lot more men, gentlemen. I hope you can experience being treated like a lady at the very least, hopefully a princess. NOTHING is perfect, especially a man. But to tease you on purpose? To actually NOT support you - and come onto a public forum and post so - that's just disgusting to me. If you're anything like countless others - your weight has your self esteem in the gutter. You may not realize how little you are thinking of yourself right now. When you start to loose the excess weight, and have attention by other people…you are going to like it. Not 'if' you get attention - when. If your boyfriend is SO insecure now, having to write in about his antics he's going to pull on you, unfortunately, I'd be willing to bet that your relationship is in for a rocky road. He does the things he does to make himself feel better. And right now, its ok with you. Believe me, someday soon - you will realize that this isn't healthy for you, or any relationship. I'm not saying this to be hurtful. I'm only speaking from experience.

I think he sounds like a creep. While life does go on for everyone else, to eat what they want when they want...for him to stick it in your face? Not too sure that I'd want much of a future if that's the way he treats you now. Not much of a gentleman, is he? I'd be willing to bet that he's a bit nervous too, you're going to be getting thinner, more attractive to him - not to mention that your self esteem will sky rocket. He's scared - and with good reason. He should worry.

Hey all. 6 weeks post op; no fill yet. On my 90 global period, so I'm looking at another 6 weeks with no fill unless I want to pay the one thousand myself. Anyway, it's my PRE PMS week where in the past my appetite has always been insatiable. Well...nothing has changed. Friday night I ate three fish sticks - should have had no more than two. Saturday I woke up and had salmon for breakfast, lunch I had some ham, picked on cheese in between...and dinner was no better, 1/2 of crabcake and two frozen burritos, 3 oz each. I was grazing all day. Today; breakfast was 1 cup of cheerios with 1 cup of skim, lunch I HAD to try and see if I could 'swallow' without sticking - the Taco Bell taquitos. Now...I am no fan of fast food. So two taquitos and a mexi melt for lunch. Still haven't fell 'full' or restriction. Dinner was some roast beef; 5 oz. Honestly, I feel like I am 'testing the waters'. Almost like a sabotage of sorts. I'm still pissed at what the surgeon said about me being on the 'slow side of weight loss'. I'm determined NOT to have to wait another 6 weeks. I'm reconizing a 'past' habit...loose a few - only to blow it and gain, get depressed and eat. So - there you have it. I'm feeling a bit of a failure. I know that tomorow is a new day. The last few weeks have been glorious - even without fill, I"ve had a bit of restriction. Now, I recognize I'm satisfied. Still not STUFFED - no horrible feeling I'd have to unbutton my jeans. I know I'm not going to regain the 23lbs in just one weekend. But I know I can CERTAINLY see 5lbs up - if I were to check. I'm scared, but I will on Thursday, my weigh day. Whew....just had to vent. Looking for positive reinforcement. Can I seriously make it all the way until a fill? I have to remember all the suffering I've done - read my diary and posts here. I think that might be a good idea. hehehe - scare me straight. :omg:

I believe it was Ivana Trump who said "Looking good is the best revenge". Good for you!!! :welldoneclap:

The office is wonderful at my surgeons place. They're definately willing to work things out for me. I was ready to schedule a fill - feeling OH so ready, but his comment just shot me down. So, in two weeks I will definately schedule it.

My Doc said I was on the slow scale of loosing...but he left the decision up to me as to whether or not I needed a fill. I said I'd wait two weeks to see if I loose. If its just 2 pounds - I'll get the fill. I suppose I'm just not SURE if I need a fill. I can certainly NOT eat what I did pre band, but I certainly do NOT have the restriction I did 2 weeks after surgery. I have a suspicion that post operative restriction will be different from saline restriction. For one, I'll be feeling MUCH better than post op. I'll have my taste for food back. And since the doc said that to me, I am really paying mind to quantity. I'm not pigging out. And I'm making all very healthful choices - so that's not my issue. Trust me, for those who have read my posts since surgery - I suffered. So much suffered, that I would risk NOTHING at this point - to ruin my chances of loosing. lolol The ONLY thing that I would consider a 'cheat'...is when I have some chocolate. And that's almost as necessary as air. hehehe But seriously; not like I'm having a whole candy bar. I am having one or two Lindor truffles. Figured I'd better control portions with that.

I knew I'd have gas pains...but my band went in Tuesday, and by yesterday Noon, the pains have turned into Tummy GROWLS! It's upsetting me, b/c I'm not sure if the tummy is hungry, or it's only the gas, or if I'm making the stomach work too hard with all the liquids? I mean, literally these sounds woke me up in the middle of the night! I'm trying to pass gas when I can, sitting on the potty for a while...not much coming out. Let's just say I'd be embarrassed if I were out in public! Today is day 3 post op. Doctors instructions read "Day 3 - 4 start adding cream Soups, etc.". I WAS going to wait until tomorrow - but now I'm not sure.

My suggestion; start taking care of things NOW, that you may not be able to right after surgery. Get some spring cleaning done. ESPECIALLY go through your closets. Get some piles together; garbage, donation, Ebay, someday, etc. It will keep you occupied, and give you incentive!

Congrats! I too, am an Abkin/Bertha patient!!! See you at support group!

When I first heard about the band, I was amazed that I could possibly 'finally' loose the weight. Without Gastric Bypass Now that I'm banded, I'm amazed at the following: 6 weeks and 20 pounds gone 5 inches off my hips 2 off my waist 4 off my bust Just 6 weeks, and my boyfriends friends noticed yesterday..."Wow..you look great! Wish you'd teach my wife how to loose weight!" (mean, I know...but was a backhanded compliment of sorts). He said he saw me from the profile and couldn't believe it! Called me 'slim'...far from it - but it felt OH SO GOOD! I can fit into clothes from a few years ago - that I tucked away for 'when I loose the weight'. Well...I'm loosing it. I NEVER fit into the 'someday' clothes again. I have bought some clothes in size 14/16 - so I'll have something to wear in the fall. $10 rule; anything under $10 and two sizes smaller is SAFE. Whoops!...the blouses I can get into NOW! I am VERY aware of what I eat. Minimally processed, high Protein, low carb - which has always made me feel better. I was dancing around the house tonight. Just dancing. Good mood...nah - just more energy. I am amazed that TWO chicken strips, and 4 potatoe fries - FILLED ME for dinner last night (me????) I normally could eat 8 chicken strips. AMAZED that I'm not eating at night. No urges to get up for any midnight snack. (though I do admit to my chocolate craving being satisfied!) As a matter of fact - I'm totally freaked out that I am satisfied - never feel 'FULL'. Whole different animal. Truly something that has to be experienced to be understood. I'm amazed that I went out Friday night, ordered my first glass of wine, and sipped it for nearly an hour!!! ONE glass of wine - 60 minutes THIS coming from a girl who's cats are named Martini and Cosmopolitan! AND...I passed on the glass of wine yesterday. Why??? In my head I thought; "Empty Calories, unneeded sugar...don't bother"! HA!!!! I am amazed that even "I" can tell that I'm loosing my old shell. I see my face looking different. My entire puffiness is gone. I've got my hourglass back!!! I know that I have a long journey ahead, alot more weight to loose. I have my 6 week check up on Thursday, and then perhaps we'll discuss my first fill. I know once that happens...I'll be learning to eat all over again. What I eat now, what I tolerate now - will not be - once I start getting fill restrictions. Doesn't matter to me. What matters is that I am now leading a life, that daily...is amazing me. :eek:

No stopping me now!!!!!!! :Banane20: :Banane41: :Banane19: :Banane40: :bananajump: :Banane09: :not_ripe: :Banane06: :Banane27: :Banane47: :Banane57: :Banane14: :Banane25: :Banane13: :Banane35: :Banane23: :Banane44: :Banane33: :Banane21: :Banane42: :Banane10: :Banane43:

Hey Bandster Sister!!! Thanks for all your support. I will continue to sing and dance!! It's all about feeling good these day!!! :biggrin1:

Hi Bandida, Like I said, every day brings something new. And its funny how I don't just 'sit at the table for dinner'. Each meal is an 'event'. HA! And I was worried that it would be boring for me; no longer 'social'. Boy was I wrong. JUST the opposite.

Learn from my 'mistake'...don't let too much time pass by without trying them on! You just might be surprised how quickly you get into them!

Well, in my case, as in many...as a Large person - I DID eat alot! hehehe I love the 'why do you ask' - it shuts up many a moron.

I did a search and I've seen it mentioned, but can't find anything here that has said a 'swap' is actually up and running. I've even investigated google locally, and NOTHING. Does anyone else think a clothing swap is a good idea? I do; can't imagine having to rebuy for different sizes along the way. Can anyone point me in the right direction???

Seems like a lifetime when I don't post here for a few days. I wrote the following and shared it on a different post. You are all the greatest support. Thank you... When I first heard about the band, I was amazed that I could possibly 'finally' loose the weight. Without Gastric Bypass Now that I'm banded, I'm amazed at the following: 6 weeks and 20 pounds gone 5 inches off my hips 2 off my waist 4 off my bust Just 6 weeks, and my boyfriends friends noticed yesterday..."Wow..you look great! Wish you'd teach my wife how to loose weight!" (mean, I know...but was a backhanded compliment of sorts). He said he saw me from the profile and couldn't believe it! Called me 'slim'...far from it - but it felt OH SO GOOD! I can fit into clothes from a few years ago - that I tucked away for 'when I loose the weight'. Well...I'm loosing it. I NEVER fit into the 'someday' clothes again. I have bought some clothes in size 14/16 - so I'll have something to wear in the fall. $10 rule; anything under $10 and two sizes smaller is SAFE. Whoops!...the blouses I can get into NOW! I am VERY aware of what I eat. Minimally processed, high protein, low carb - which has always made me feel better. I was dancing around the house tonight. Just dancing. Good mood...nah - just more energy. I am amazed that TWO chicken strips, and 4 potatoe fries - FILLED ME for dinner last night (me????) I normally could eat 8 chicken strips. AMAZED that I'm not eating at night. No urges to get up for any midnight snack. (though I do admit to my chocolate craving being satisfied!) As a matter of fact - I'm totally freaked out that I am satisfied - never feel 'FULL'. Whole different animal. Truly something that has to be experienced to be understood. I'm amazed that I went out Friday night, ordered my first glass of wine, and sipped it for nearly an hour!!! ONE glass of wine - 60 minutes THIS coming from a girl who's cats are named Martini and Cosmopolitan! AND...I passed on the glass of wine yesterday. Why??? In my head I thought; "Empty Calories, unneeded sugar...don't bother"! HA!!!! I am amazed that even "I" can tell that I'm loosing my old shell. I see my face looking different. My entire puffiness is gone. I've got my hourglass back!!! I know that I have a long journey ahead, alot more weight to loose. I have my 6 week check up on Thursday, and then perhaps we'll discuss my first fill. I know once that happens...I'll be learning to eat all over again. What I eat now, what I tolerate now - will not be - once I start getting fill restrictions. Doesn't matter to me. What matters is that I am now leading a life, that daily...is amazing me. :eek: <!-- / message -->

Tylenol has GREAT cold medications!!! Tylenol Cold, Tylenol Sinus, and they have day/night forumulas - which are wonderful!!!!!

I can tell you that many of us have health issues going in. For me, I was not diagnosed with my diabetes until I went in for my pre surgery physcial. My high blood pressure, I've been dealing with for about 3 years. Almost 6 weeks out; and my blood sugars have droped alot - enough that I'm now on 1/2 of my meds than I was before surgery. My blood pressure is now measuring at 114/74. I am thrilled.

I will say that other than the immediate post surgical gas pains - eating without drinking is the hardest part for me so far. I love to drink - and feel its necessary to drink and eat. Well I did think that - but I've been very, very good at not drinking and eating. I didn't think it was possible - but it is.