I decided it was time for me to start a little 'home' for my journey. I am being banded Dec 18/06 with Dr. Ortiz in TJ. I live in Victoria, BC.

I have struggled with weight my whole life - no kidding. I am tired of it. I want to be in control of food, instead of the other way around. I am very confident in this procedure, and in the results I will have after it. I am a hungry person, and not a happy person when I am hungry. So then I eat to control my inner grouch, and get fatter and more depressed. I am sure you can all see where this is going.

I am married to a great supportive husband, and have 2 boys who are 21 and 18. My youngest is supportive of this procedure, but my oldest wants mommy just the way she is. He is worried about safety. My youngest is only worried about money....hmmm.... I might have to chat with him about that.:guess

I am off to work now, I hope anyone who pops by this thread, finds something of interest. Best wishes to you all.

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been around. My mom is not doing well and I have been away a lot. Doing well otherwise, lots of exercise and decent eating. I am so excited to be almost in the 100's that I just had to share it with you all. Today I am at 203...thanks for always being there. You all are amazing. xoxo

Well, I got to a major goal today....199! I evewn weighed myself twice to be sure! I am very happy about this milestone.

On another note, I am on my way to an ultrasound for my gallbladder. Has anyone had troubles with thier gallbladder since their band? I am afraid they will have to remove it and damage my band. Probably silly, but I am worried nonetheless.

Yippee for me for my milestone goal!

Congratulations on reaching Onederland!!!

Good luck on your gall bladder. Keep us in the loop about this, please.

Good for you bandiva for reaching onederland.Hope you are fine with your gallbladder. How are you feeling green after your defill ?

Thanks for asking. I sure do miss my nice full band. Now I have to rely much more on discipline and I have never been good at that. As soon as I am sure that this reflux stuff is under control and my esophagus is in great condition I am going in for a fill-up. I am starting to feel much, much better. Yippee!

Way to go Bandiva!! Congrats on all your hard work! I can't wait to get there too.

Thanks for asking. I sure do miss my nice full band. Now I have to rely much more on discipline and I have never been good at that. As soon as I am sure that this reflux stuff is under control and my esophagus is in great condition I am going in for a fill-up. I am starting to feel much, much better. Yippee!

I can feel your pain. I did the "too full, need multiple defills past where I last felt good at" thing as well.

Andrew

I know what you mean as i now have a empty band since July 6. I am doing the discipline myself.It is hard.I want to make this band work.

Hi Leslielee how are you doing?

Hi Leslielee how are you doing?

Lorie how are you doing? Did the change in work schedule help? Hopefully things start to settle down soon.

Cindy

Cindy i am already bored lol.I am feeling little better . I want to start losing again.My husband is getting a fill next week and i can't till i see what is happening with my test.

Gaffer When are we going to see some before and afters. You are doing incredibly well!!!

D

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate your support and encouragement. I will post some pictures just as soon as I find my camera....hmmmm....now where is it....

Congratulations Bandiva. The magic 100s. Wow!!!! Doddie