tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.comments2023-06-01T08:23:13.336-04:00Lap-Band Life For MeBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00442023844711298948noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-35441501521611460092010-04-20T10:07:35.798-04:002010-04-20T10:07:35.798-04:0060 pounds is AWESOME! Way to go!60 pounds is AWESOME! Way to go!DBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171014224700094700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-25415557169906754902010-04-08T17:22:22.181-04:002010-04-08T17:22:22.181-04:00Hi Jodi!
It's great to hear from you!
I hav...Hi Jodi!<br /><br />It's great to hear from you! <br /><br />I haven't been to the support group meetings except for what was required pre-op. My mom & sister, who both had lap-band surgery done by Dr Ray, went pretty faithfully to the meetings for several months after having their surgery. They both said they got alot out of them. As for me, I am so busy in my daily life (homeschooling, working, running after a 2 year old, etc, etc) that I couldn't justify being gone all evening to go to the meetings. I live about 1.5 hours away from his office so it takes all evening between the drive and staying for the meeting. I have found it much easier to go online on sites like Lapband Talk, etc to look up specific info or ask questions. Maybe you'll enjoy going to the meetings. I might have gone if I lived closer. <br /><br />I go next Tuesday, April 13th for my 6 month visit and a fill. I feel like I have hardly any restriction at this point (except sometimes in the early morning). I sooo need to get back in control with following the band rules. I have been doing somewhat better but not nearly as well as I will when I get good restriction.<br /><br />Talk to you soon!<br />Becky <><Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442023844711298948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-78014961310434221952010-04-06T07:54:54.901-04:002010-04-06T07:54:54.901-04:00becky, just checking in on you....hope you had a w...becky, just checking in on you....hope you had a wonderful Easter. Just wondering, do you go to support group meetings? I got the notice for the one coming up and thought I might go. It cant hurt right?! I struggle too, we went on vacation over spring break, we walked and walked in theme parks all day long, and I didn't loose an ounce! I felt like I didn't eat that bad, had one goody all week, about half a milkshake. Geeze, in the old days I would have had that at one meal! Good job geting back on the wagon! You can do it! JodiJodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887188849466397396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-80884531844853780652010-03-24T21:18:51.084-04:002010-03-24T21:18:51.084-04:00Hi Jodi!
On April 13 I am scheduled for my 6 mont...Hi Jodi!<br /><br />On April 13 I am scheduled for my 6 month (although it's been longer than 6 months) post-op appointment and I am going to ask Dr Ray to give me my 4th fill then too. At this point I am hungry every couple of hours but I'm still trying to make better choices, especially since getting back on the Band-Wagon this week. My portions are still MUCH smaller than they were pre-op but MUCH larger than when I had good restriction for a little while after my second fill. Hopefully I will get back to good restriction after this fill. I am so happy that you are doing so well! I am going to do better at keeping this blog updated - I need to be accountable.<br /><br />Take care!<br />Becky <><Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442023844711298948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-82388436168667878052010-03-24T20:17:25.263-04:002010-03-24T20:17:25.263-04:00Beck, its good to hear from you! I had my fourth ...Beck, its good to hear from you! I had my fourth fill a few weeks ago, and let me tell ya, I am RESTRICTED. I am at round 9 cc's in my 11 cc band. I have to chew, chew, and chew some more. Dr. Ray was pleased with my loss, so I should be pleased too! Currently, I am 234, and I am hoping to be a little less this Friday when I weigh. Go GET YOUR FILL! You didn't do this for nothing, the band is not going to help you unless its "activated" It is an amazing thing when all the pieces come together, this thing really does work! I know you can do it! Keep me updated!<br />JodiJodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887188849466397396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-70724101002167097182010-01-20T19:12:32.630-05:002010-01-20T19:12:32.630-05:00Hi Becky, sounds like you have had such a rough ti...Hi Becky, sounds like you have had such a rough time! So sorry about your husband's injury - and glad that it was not worse! <br /><br />Maintaining through that kind of stress is an accomplishment in my book!Genhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414571860592267584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-89783750984682963972009-12-29T22:22:19.737-05:002009-12-29T22:22:19.737-05:00Hi Barbara!
I got 1cc put in my band today. That ...Hi Barbara!<br /><br />I got 1cc put in my band today. That brings me up to 4.6cc total. It only been a few hours but all seems well. I am on clear liquids the rest of today; clear liquids advanced as tolerated to full liquids for the next 2 days; then finally soft/mushies for the 2 days after that. I'll be back to "normal" foods on Sunday.<br /><br />As far as the timing of my fills, I had my lap-band surgery on July 27, my first fill at the end of August, and the second at the end of September. I was scheduled to go for my third fill at the beginning of November but I cancelled the appointment since I felt like I had good restriction then. I have felt too loose since mid-December so I decided to go in for a third fill. Since around the time I started feeling too loose I have also gained a few pounds back :-(<br /><br />Best of luck to you!<br />Becky <><Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442023844711298948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-91904036231941922692009-12-29T13:33:35.793-05:002009-12-29T13:33:35.793-05:00Hey Becky.. I am real interested to see how fill #...Hey Becky.. I am real interested to see how fill #3 makes you feel. How much do you have now and how far apart are your fills? I am struggling a bit too.. so we can be kindred spirits in this go around.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379831210874549148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-26292332764975580022009-10-25T11:16:10.687-04:002009-10-25T11:16:10.687-04:00You are doing so good girl! Congrats on your loss...You are doing so good girl! Congrats on your loss! I am down about 30 lbs , 8 of those since surgery on the 30th. I am happy with that, just feeling that my eating is under control, that I am in charge of what and how much goes in. It might be nothing to some people, but for someone who has been obese her whole life, that is an amazing thing. I am very proud of you! We can do this! KEEP BLOGGING! JODIJodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887188849466397396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-80236612268609607512009-09-25T09:07:10.910-04:002009-09-25T09:07:10.910-04:00Sounds like you are doing great Becky! 10 lbs fro...Sounds like you are doing great Becky! 10 lbs from your last fill and 30 lbs since surgery is excellent.Genhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414571860592267584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-48536889164536049542009-09-20T22:59:49.366-04:002009-09-20T22:59:49.366-04:00Thanks so much for the encouragement! I am just su...Thanks so much for the encouragement! I am just suprised at how much I have let myself go. My weight problem started in my early teens, so many of the things you learn as an "adult woman" I have never really learned or been good at. I know many people are heavy and don't just let themselves gp but I did. I need a course on makeup/hair/dressing...Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442023844711298948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104969046768029634.post-4137080230338851142009-09-19T00:19:13.622-04:002009-09-19T00:19:13.622-04:00Isn't it amazing how we can let ourselves &quo...Isn't it amazing how we can let ourselves "go" when we are carrying too much weight? I guess we don't think we're worth the effort. Well, lady - you are worth it!! Won't it be fun to update your wardrobe (with smaller sizes)? Best of luck to you.ThePoolGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786506647724126816noreply@blogger.com