Good Morning Everyone,

My story: I was banded in June of 2008, lost about 17 lbs, which turned my health around for the better, but have gained all of it back. Long story, but in summary, I had an allergy to mangoes, had to have my band opened, then my doctor wouldn't see me or release my records due to a balance owed. 16 months later, I filed a complaint with the medical board and received a copy of my records 2 weeks later. If you are being held hostage by your doctor, that is the only recourse short of hiring a lawyer and since I couldn't pay my balance, paying for a lawyer was out of the question obviously. I also wrote to LabBand Corp, but received no response.

Anyway...

I'm meeting my new bariatric doc on Tuesday, and I'm really excited and ready to start living a healthier life. When I called, they asked if I was considering a revision to the gastric sleeve. In fairness to the band, I'm going to give myself 6 months to make substantial progress before I consider doing something that is irreversible. I lost my workbook that covered the pre-op/post-op diet, so am hoping they will give me some info when I come in that I can read over and follow. I need to act as if I just had surgery so I can mentally go through the process of starting over.

My health issues right now? Pre-diabetic, hypertensive, fibromyalgia, and now mechanical problems from the waist down... primarily right hip- torn labrum and bone spur, but losing weight would only improve the situation.

I look forward to getting to know some of you, so I can develop a "community" of others doing what I do.

This was lengthy, thanks for still reading, if you are.

Nicole

Yay for all of us re-committers!!! I know that's not a real word, but I'm using it anyway. I, too, am a re-committer. I was banded in Jan of 2011. I didn't even lose 20lbs. And then gained more weight. It's been a smidge over a month since I re-committed and I've lost ruffly 10lbs. And I'm learning to work with my band. I now realize that when my pouch isn't stretched out, I can only eat around a cup to s cup and a half of food. And I'm learning a lot from this site. It's been pretty exciting.

Next week I'm making an apt. to see my doc. I'd been too embarrassed to go see him, but I've lost some weight so now I don't feel as bad. Plus, I have issues with my port, so it's probably going to have to be moved. Sucks, but I'm tired of being in pain.

So, anyway, I said all that to say.....way to go ladies!!!! We can do this!!!!!

Congrats to everyone that is getting back on track. I'm startint to do the same. I was banded in '09 and have lost around 50 lbs. I've been there a year now so it's time to start over and take control again. You all have inspired me. Thank you!

Miss A: congrats on the 10 pounds. I have lost 10 also in the last month, just from changing my diet. Now it is time to get my bootay in gear and get moving.

Beckn: Swimming is a great exercise. It hit the triple digits here in Tucson and I am looking forward to usin our pool for some exercise. I love exercise that doesn't feel like exercise!!!

Now this is what I am talking about! Thanks for all the positive replies and encouragement. I want to get this weight off now and am ready to do what I need to do. Yes, I know what is needed and now I have my mind set to do it. I am looking forward to hearing from you and hope I can be an inspiration to you as well.....we are in this together!! Also, does anyone know how to reset my PIN on the tracker so I can update it.

Wow! Lots of people joining me in my renewed effort. Thanks for all of the awesome input.

I got my fill today!! YAY!! I went from empty to 4 cc's in a 13 cc band. My sweet spot during my last attempt was right around 5.5, so I am very thankful that my doc was willing to do such an aggressive fill since he was working under flouro.

On an unhappy note, I got a migraine shortly after getting my fill so the only thing I've been able to tolerate this evening is a little bit of tea. It finally lifted a bit ago (6 hours later)... can't stomach a Protein shake at this time of night, so am going to try 2oz of watered down applesauce.

I copied the food journal that was in the book they gave me and will fax those to my dietitian a couple of times a week. I've NEVER had that type of support in the 3 years that I've been banded.

Let's do this!! WOOT!!

Now this is what I am talking about! Thanks for all the positive replies and encouragement. I want to get this weight off now and am ready to do what I need to do. Yes, I know what is needed and now I have my mind set to do it. I am looking forward to hearing from you and hope I can be an inspiration to you as well.....we are in this together!! Also, does anyone know how to reset my PIN on the tracker so I can update it.

I'm not sure if you can reset it, but you can just go to www.tickerfactory.com and make a new one, then copy the computer language on the last page that says bbd (blackboard). then paste it under your signature (located on the settings page)

hope that helps