Hi everyone--I thought I'd listen to some advice from one of the other monthly groups and start one master thread in which we have an ongoing discussion/updates. I don't know about you all but I certainly spend most of my time on these boards on the pre-op forum and the general forum, not here. It would be nice to have just one thread to go to once in this forum.

We can maybe start out with introductions?

As for me, I'm going the "online privacy" route for now (paranoid that people I haven't told about this will somehow stumble across me on this site I guess, which is crazy, I know) but I can give you the big picture:

You can call me Penny, I'm 27, single and live in the Washington, DC area. I have a background in politics (which is why I live in DC) but now I'm a librarian which is much cooler and way more fun (trust me on that). Oh, and there's no "Marion the Librarian" thing with me either. One of the things I hear most frequently (besides the cliche "you have such a pretty face") is "but you don't LOOK like a librarian", which is another one of those bizarre backhanded compliments that you never really know how to take.

Personality wise, I'm kind of dorky, big into public radio and books and popular science. Oh, I'm also a little on the paranoid side (as you may be able to tell from earlier in this post). Beyond that I'm just kind of silly and friendly, VERY much so into traveling and I'm an aspiring "green" domestic diva (but that's not going so well).

There's lots of days I kick my own butt for not going with the sleeve. I had a choice in the begining and now I can't just redo it as I'm self pay. Then other days I'm happy with it. Who knows if i had gotten the sleeve I could be kicking my own butt for not going with the band. I think for those who have had trouble with the band it's a good idea. But for someone like me it would just be because sometimes I just get down with the trying to figure out how much fill is to much or not enough and the snail pace of weight loss. Then I see people that haven't had they're band even as long as me and are at or below goal. I know, I know everyone loses at a different pace. But I wish I could get into they're mode when it comes to exercise and stuff. Darn, I'm way off subject and rambling. Sorry!

I wish I could get into they're mode when it comes to exercise and stuff. !

Kimaly - You and I have the same problem we know what to do but can't get back in the mode and losing so slow I want another fill but I am not sure that will help. it is a mental game right now for me

Kimaly - You and I have the same problem we know what to do but can't get back in the mode and losing so slow I want another fill but I am not sure that will help. it is a mental game right now for me

Yep, your right it's a mental game. And darn it I'm gonna win this time. I've battled these same demons for so long. I have the tool now, I've just need to put it to proper use.

Yep, your right it's a mental game. And darn it I'm gonna win this time. I've battled these same demons for so long. I have the tool now, I've just need to put it to proper use.

We can do it Lets use are tool and go over this mental issue once and for all :scared2:

We can do it Lets use are tool and go over this mental issue once and for all :thumbdown:

Amen Sister!

So I went shopping yesterday and got measured for some new bras I went from a 40DDD to a 38DDD I could not believe it I was like no way.

Then I went to Lane Bryant for shirts and most were to big. OMG where do I shop now? I am in between stores. I tried Khoals and Dress Barn but could not find anything what a fun problem to have.

So I went shopping yesterday and got measured for some new bras I went from a 40DDD to a 38DDD I could not believe it I was like no way.

Then I went to Lane Bryant for shirts and most were to big. OMG where do I shop now? I am in between stores. I tried Khoals and Dress Barn but could not find anything what a fun problem to have.

What a great feeling, Congrats:thumbup:

So I went shopping yesterday and got measured for some new bras I went from a 40DDD to a 38DDD I could not believe it I was like no way.

Then I went to Lane Bryant for shirts and most were to big. OMG where do I shop now? I am in between stores. I tried Khoals and Dress Barn but could not find anything what a fun problem to have.

It is fun when you first notice it. I am at that point now. But my "girls" are being kind of weird. I went from a 44DDD to a 40G. When I take pictures I still look huge because my boobs won't get smaller. I can still wear a 14/16b at LB, but yesterday when I went to get dressed, I realized I didn't have any cold weather clothes that weren't work clothes. My 17 year-old daughter suggested I wear one of her dad's sweatshirts. I looked at her like she was crazy, cuz he weighs 155 soaking wet! I put it on and IT FIT!!! He came home and saw me wearing his shirt and was shocked. So, today I went to Old Navy and bought some misses XL sweaters and fleece tops and went to Kmart and Walmart and bought some men's Medium sweatshirts....Feels kinda good.:confused:

It is fun when you first notice it. I am at that point now. But my "girls" are being kind of weird. I went from a 44DDD to a 40G. When I take pictures I still look huge because my boobs won't get smaller. I can still wear a 14/16b at LB, but yesterday when I went to get dressed, I realized I didn't have any cold weather clothes that weren't work clothes. My 17 year-old daughter suggested I wear one of her dad's sweatshirts. I looked at her like she was crazy, cuz he weighs 155 soaking wet! I put it on and IT FIT!!! He came home and saw me wearing his shirt and was shocked.:scared2: So, today I went to Old Navy and bought some misses XL sweaters and fleece tops and went to Kmart and Walmart and bought some men's Medium sweatshirts....Feels kinda good.:cursing:

That is awesome on the sweatshirt !! You must be so proud of yourself

T

Oh friends, I've missed you all so much! Things have been going really well for me out here, in fact so well that I haven't been posting in forever!

Weight loss has stalled a bit (though I think that's because I've been having too much fun with friends on the weekends with wine and the occasional beer).

I has some port site pain yesterday that was strange, but I really haven't been having too much of that lately. Have any of you? I guess it's pretty normal to occasionally get some soreness.

How are all of you? Everything is looking (and FEELING!) so wonderful it makes me smile! :thumbup:

Edited October 21, 200916 yr by PDXBandster

Oh friends, I've missed you all so much! Things have been going really well for me out here, in fact so well that I haven't been posting in forever!

Weight loss has stalled a bit (though I think that's because I've been having too much fun with friends on the weekends with wine and the occasional beer).

I has some port site pain yesterday that was strange, but I really haven't been having too much of that lately. Have any of you? I guess it's pretty normal to occasionally get some soreness.

How are all of you? Everything is looking (and FEELING!) so wonderful it makes me smile! :thumbup:

Yep, I get a sore port..............adhesions. It is also sore when I pb or lift something heavy.

Yea the sore port is a funny feeling- but certainly not painful. Just happy to be losing weight and feeling better.

I'm down to 188 now- which is crazy for me. I don't think I've weighed around this since my freshman year in college! Thank you lap band!

I've really gotten into my work out again- any of you tried yoga? Man it's so relaxing and SUCH a get workout.

I miss reading these posts. So glad to be back on here now.

Blessings!

I went to the endocrinologist yesterday. He isn't sure why I ache and have IBS, but he said I am I do have vitamin deficiency. So, I got a B12 shot and a script for vitaminD to take every three days. The stomach med is really helping, and I just take tylenol for the aching. I am hoping the vitamins help.

Okay, Butterflies, have a great weekend! Journal, exercise, eat slow............you know the drill! Take care!

Sorry I've been missing for so long. My gall bladder gave a few little warning twinges and then got really bad. On a Friday evening, of course! It's a long story, but eventually I did have surgery. The laparoscopic surgery was converted to an open surgery because the gall bladder had apparently attached itself to other things. Even after a week plus on antibiotics, it came out red and angry. Then when I got home, I got a case of cellulitis up and down my right side. Talk about painful! Every time I moved, it felt like boiling water was being poured on me. So I stayed immobile a lot. But the story doesn't end there. I got the staples out of my 10" incision, and steri strips on. When the steri strips finally came off, I rolled over in bed and felt that the sheets were wet. The incision split open. I got a nice ride in an ambulance at 5:30 AM. So I have been on a WoundVAC for several weeks to promote healing. It's much better, and I will be transitioning off of it shortly. The doctor at the wound clinic said I can transition to the wet-to-dry dressing any time. I was going to wait a few days, but that damn machine is driving me crazy. I nearly threw it out the window tonight. Since they do want it back intact, I think I'll switch to the other dressing. (rolling eyes)

Understandably, I haven't been on the computer much for nearly six weeks.

This year has been a real bitch. Maybe next year I'll actually be able to concentrate on weight loss. I hope.

Orea, I am so sorry to hear about your surgery. That is a bunch of complications. I am glad to hear you are healing now. Definitely concentrate on getting better. Please check in when you get a chance and let us know. I am sending warm thoughts and prayers your way.