Boo_68

Have you had any testing done...Barium swallow to make sure the band hasn't slipped and is positioned correctly??

Welcome Laysee...the first steps always were the hardest for me, but stay strong and motivated and Whamm, next thing you know your crossing the finish line. My adventure has been the toughest I've made in my adult life, and like many others...I wouldn't change a thing. I just found this site last week, and I had my original band placed 2/5/09. I wish I would of had the support along the way...so this is a great place for you to start. Everyone is so inspirational and motivated....even on your bad days...they are here for you. Good Luck...YOU CAN DO IT!

I was just venting on this issue...for me there are definete people I would chose not to tell. They are uneducated about the whole process and see Lapband as a crutch not a tool. They have this preconditioned notion that the weight just "falls" off because of the Lapband. Its alot of hard work and you deserve credit for all the milestones you cross along the way! I say chose wisely who let into your "choice" to make a change in your life. I honestly wish that the only people who knew were my husband and my children...they truely have backed me 200% and know how hard I've worked to get to where I am today...and it was far from easy. The toughest choices I've ever had to make in my entire life.

Good lucky on your journey to a new you...and make the best decision for "you".:biggrin:

This a really emotional thread for me, and although you may not see the tears...they are rolling down my cheeks as I type. Why "was" I fat...well first and foremost I take all accountability, even for my actions as a young child...after all I was the one holding the fork shoveling in the food to feed the needs in my life that weren't being met. A childhood survivor of Sexual Abuse...in my warped brain I thought if I looked unappealing the abuse would stop. I suffered from PTSD, Anxiety and on top of that Bi-Polar. Food became my comfort, the only thing I could actually control in the world around me that seemed so unfair.

Why am I "not" fat now. I took control of my life...exchanging every negative with a positive. I still suffer from PTSD, Anxiety and Bi-Polar...but I choose to deal with it differently. I reached out for help, and to my surprise...I found some phenominal people there to help me cope. For me, counseling was a major first step and medication. I'm not ashamed of my mental illness and why should I be. If I were diabetic, would I hide it, or seek our Dr.'s assistance. I took my life back, and put the shame back into the hands of the people who hurt me...right where it belongs. I don't need their validation of the pain they caused. This is my life now, and at 42 yrs. old...a fresh beginning. I also believe that all things good and bad happen for a reason and are part of who you are today...right now. I love me and I'm a Survivor. This is a small portion of my story...and if it helps one person...then its a success.

Standing with my head up high!

A little off the grocery note, but the 4 oz rubbermaid containers were a LIFESAVER for me. When my hubby cooks, he will fill a few of those for me, so its just ready and no need to measure...saves time and stress :biggrin:

Some foods I really enjoyed those first weeks were: Applesauce which comes in a variety of flavors, Cream Soups, sugar free Jello, Cottage cheese, Popsicles (which helped with the swelling ALOT) Mashed potatoes. Amazingly enough I was able to tollerate pureed Stew also after about 3 weeks and it tastes great. V8, Vitamin Water, Tea. I also made my own pureed vegies...carrots and green Beans were my fav...which after I made my "baby food" I put in ice trays in the freezer and put them in baggies...pop them in the microwave for a minute and they are ready to eat.

Hope this helps..good luck on your journey!!

Congrats on your Bandiversary....Keep it up and take it all the way!! :biggrin:

My hubby had the same insecurities. I had to remind him I wasn't doing this for him or any other man for that matter. I was doing this "ALL FOR ME". I have had to stroke his Ego along the way to remind him I'm not going anywhere. Getting my hubby involved in my caretaking (prepping meals and such) and excercising with me really helped keep him involved on the frontline...which in the end has brought us that much closer. He feels a sense of accomplishment knowing he has been right by my side the entire time. All men are different, but finding a way to make him a part of your journey might help.

I definetely celebrated at 100 lbs...the feeling of accomplishment is phenominal and of course you want to scream out "Look at what I have done for myself"!! It took me a few days for the number on the scale to sink into my brain that yes indeed I had lost that much. WAY TO GO!!! CELEBRATE...you deserve it!! :biggrin:

I just had surgery on 9/21/10 for a slipped band...a year and a half without any problems then..BAAAMMM hit with the Flu and 2 weeks of vomitting landed me in the ER for 2 days. All I could do was cry...one Doctor wanted to remove it immediately the other said unfill the band to see if it would slide back into place. I chose the second Doctors oppinion...waited two weeks to do another Barium Swallow and the band hadn't budged. Going into surgery I had no clue what I would wake up to. Choice 1. Unbuckle the Band and have another surgery in 6 weeks to reattach. 2. Remove the band and consider Gastric Bypass for a maintenance plan. or lucky number 3. If there is no sign of infection or erosion...reposition the band and start all over. I was fortunate enough that #3 is what happened. I know for me, this was an awakening that problems can arise..even if your following everything exactly as you should. If I had to do it over again, I would of went and got unfilled the first day I was sick...chosing to think I was invicible landed me surgery to fix the band and a 3 day hospital stay. I'm so glad they were able to repair it all in one surgery...very fortunate.

Anyone who thinks this weight loss journey is easy is sadly mistaken! You keep it up girl...you know the effort you are putting behind yourself!

Way to go...keep it up...resist the temptations to eat too soon, allow time for everything to heal! Keep the momentum going!!

Whoo whooo...way to go, keep up the awesome work!!!

Well, I'm new to the site and wish I would of found this a long time ago. I was first banded on Feb. 5, 2009...and with alot of hard work I've succeeded in losing 124lbs. Then the bomb was dropped 2 weeks ago when I had the Flu and landed in the ER with a Slipped Band. I just had surgery on Sept. 21, 2010 to re-do the band. I can't help but wonder and worry if this is gonna happen again. I can't guarantee myself that I'll never get sick again. So here I go again...liquids for 5 more weeks, and introduce food to my stomach all over again. I'm really frustrated and wonder "what am I suppose to do" if I get sick again?? Anyone have the same problem?? HELP