FurEllie Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Hello everyone!!! I am back from my 10 day vacation to Florida and I had a great time. However, my eating habits went to hell!!! I meant to weigh myself this morning but got too busy so I don't know how much damage I did. I just couldn't get on a good eating schedule and I would find myself eating all the wrong foods all the time!! It really sucks but I am back on track today and plan to workout the rest of the week. My first fill is scheduled for April 14th and I hope that will help me out!! I am a little bit frustrated with myself because I really planned to be in more control of eating while on vacation. I'm not going to keep beating myself up about it because I can't change the past. It's time to get serious again and start loosing more weight. Good luck to you all!!!! This is EXACTLY why I'm getting my first fill before I head out for a weeklong vacation. I so don't trust myself I would rather deal with some of the issues that come with a fill than undo what I've lost so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted April 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I was down another 2 pounds this morning! Pretty excited about it because I don't have a lot of restriction right now. However, I do eat less than before the band. I am looking forward to my upcoming fill scheduled for the 14th. I really want to loose another 20 pounds before the heat of this summer hits. This exerience has been wonderful so far. I know that I am still a newby at only 2 months post op but I am loving my band. Losing weight is so exciting especially when you are used to struggling to loose 5 pounds to just gain it back. This is the first time in a long time that I am losing weight and keeping it off! It is a wonderful thing. The future is bright!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 I had my first "almost" PBing episode yesterday. I ate three bites of a thick breaded sandwhich, and let me tell you, the pain was unbelievable. I walked around banging on my chest. As I walked all over the house the dogs must have thought I was crazy because they followed me in and out of every room, everytime I turned around there they were, so on top of the pain, the inability to swallow, and the pounding on my chest, I had to keep myself from tripping over two very large dogs. The scariest part was that I couldnt even swallow my own saliva! But I could breathe so that was a plus. Finally after what felt like almost 10 minutes, I felt the lump of food pass..............Whewwwww!! That was such a relief. I hope to never feel that again. So now I understand why we are told to chew chew chew....I think I will keep that in mind the next time I eat anything. I am slowly starting to gain back some of the 26lbs that I have lost and I do have to say, Its so depressing. I cant wait until the 16th when I get my first fill. Im actually excited about the trip back to Mexico and I am scared to death of flying! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted April 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Katie, I know how you felt with the stuck episode. I HATE that feeling and then your saliva is running out of your mouth. It is horrible. I have avoided bread (especially thick bread) after my little episode. It's wierd how you won't feel very much restriction and then you eat something like that bread and BOOM... it's stuck in your throat. It happened to me today at lunch in a restaurant so I excused myself and went to the restroom where I threw up a little bit. I guess it was a piece of broccoli that I didn't chew up very well. I felt better afterward but I hate when that happens. After our first fill, we will have to be really careful to chew and eat slow. I wish I could go back to Mexico for my fill but it won't be possible this time. Maybe next time. As far as the 26 pounds that you lost, consider it a bonus! I've heard from several bandsters that you don't really start losing weight until after your fills. They say that a lot of people gain all the weight back waiting for their first fill. Hang in there! I'm in the war zone too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Katie,I know how you felt with the stuck episode. I HATE that feeling and then your saliva is running out of your mouth. It is horrible. I have avoided bread (especially thick bread) after my little episode. It's wierd how you won't feel very much restriction and then you eat something like that bread and BOOM... it's stuck in your throat. It happened to me today at lunch in a restaurant so I excused myself and went to the restroom where I threw up a little bit. I guess it was a piece of broccoli that I didn't chew up very well. I felt better afterward but I hate when that happens. After our first fill, we will have to be really careful to chew and eat slow. I wish I could go back to Mexico for my fill but it won't be possible this time. Maybe next time. As far as the 26 pounds that you lost, consider it a bonus! I've heard from several bandsters that you don't really start losing weight until after your fills. They say that a lot of people gain all the weight back waiting for their first fill. Hang in there! I'm in the war zone too!!! Thats too bad that you cant make it back to TJ, Furellie and I would love the company and to meet a fellow bandster! Let me know how your fill goes, Im a little nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Well, tomorrow is another big day for me as I am getting my first fill. Oh, how I really need this fill! I hope I get good results. I'll let you know on Monday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Well, tomorrow is another big day for me as I am getting my first fill. Oh, how I really need this fill! I hope I get good results. I'll let you know on Monday!!! WooHoo Pamela, Good luck to you and I cant wait to hear all about it. =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gistmom Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I was down another 2 pounds this morning! Pretty excited about it because I don't have a lot of restriction right now. However, I do eat less than before the band. I am looking forward to my upcoming fill scheduled for the 14th. I really want to loose another 20 pounds before the heat of this summer hits. This exerience has been wonderful so far. I know that I am still a newby at only 2 months post op but I am loving my band. Losing weight is so exciting especially when you are used to struggling to loose 5 pounds to just gain it back. This is the first time in a long time that I am losing weight and keeping it off! It is a wonderful thing. The future is bright!! Hello! I am getting banded by Dr. Ortiz on April 30. I am so excited! I was just wondering, after reading your thoughts on vacation without restriction, how does it feel now that you have restriction? I am excited for this experience! connie gist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gistmom Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 WooHoo Pamela, Good luck to you and I cant wait to hear all about it. =D> Hello! I've been reading your postings and am so curious as to how you feel now that you have restriction....? I want this to work so badlly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted April 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Well, I had my first fill this past Saturday the 14th! It was a great experience and was pretty much pain free. It was cool to see my port and band on the Xray machine. They ask you to swallow some barium liquid and it just flowed through my wide open band and then slowed when the doctor put the saline in my band. He gave me 2.25cc which he said was pretty tight but he didn't want me to have to drive another 3 hours to see him again in two weeks. He told me to stick with protein shakes for the rest of the week and then to chew slow when I start on solids. Full liquids are going down fine so we'll see next week how solids feel. I was excited to see that I had not gained back the 20 pounds that I lost after surgery. I had no restriction and was eating much more than I should so I wasn't sure what the results would be when I weighed at the clinic. The doctor said that I should loose 6 to 8 pounds per month and shouldn't need another fill for 5 to 6 months. I know how fickle this band can be so only time will tell. Anyway, I am really excited about my band right now. I feel great and feel full longer and I haven't even started eating solids. I am motivated to be a good little bandster right now. I had fun eating what I wanted for a little while but I am back on the band wagon and hope to see some results soon. Good luck to you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 My first fill is still in full effect. It's been a little bit over one week since my fill and I am feeling great. I am eating much less than before and I have dropped 3 or 4 pounds this past week. My mom cooks us dinner on Sundays and last night she made fried fish, potatoe caserole, brocolli and buttered bread that smelled soooo good. I made a very small plate that included on very small piece of fish and a spoonful of potatoe casserol. No bread for me and I was a little bit scared to try the brocolli. I felt fine after eating that small amount of food. I made a low fat version of banana puddin with vanilla wafers. That was delicious. Preband, I would have eaten three or four peices of that fish, two slices of bread and a big spoonful of the potatoes. I am lovin my band!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted April 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 *****UPDATE***** I weighed this morning and I am down 6 pounds since my first fill on April 14th! My total weight loss since my band date of Feb 9th, 2007 is 26 pounds gone forever. I'm feeling great! I just need to get this exercise program kicked up a notch!! Good luck to you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Over all, everything is going really well for me and my band. However, I keep finding myself eating ice cream because it is an easy fix. I haven't been working out like I should but I plan on changing that tonight. This band is a great invention because it really will keep you from eating some of the foods that have helped you put these unwanted pounds on. I can't eat pizza, french fries or hamburgers anymore. I'm scared to try since my last sliming episode on a McDonald fry. I usually binge on these fast foods and I have totally cut that habit out. I wish the weight would drop off faster but that is what we all want. We want the weight to drop off overnight and that won't happen. I still feel trapped in a fat persons body because I am still wearing plus size clothing. I still don't like the rolls I see in the mirror. I still battle the same demons but I feel that I have power over them now. That doesn't mean that they are gone ......YET. I'm still in the war so to speak. I love myself and I now that one certain fact. That's why I know that I will be successful at loosing every unwanted pound!! I will do this and I won't let anyone or anything stop me. That doesn't mean that I won't have a bad day. It just means that I will get back up and FIGHT!!! I wish you all the best of luck!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Hello everyone, It's been a while since I last wrote. Well, I have really been trying to get my exercise routine going. I've been doing pretty good. I did a kickboxing class last night and convinced my husband to do it with me. It was funny to see him poop out before me. Ha! I'm doing a Rumba class tonight. This is a latin dance class/aerobics. I'm looking forward to burning some calories. My eating is going pretty good except for some of the soft items that I over indulge in every so often. However, I weighed in today at 233 so I am happy about that. I need to loose 4 pounds by the end of the month to meet my monthly goal. My first fill on April 14th is still working for me. I hope I won't need another fill for a few months. All in all, I am steady shrinking and can now see some pretty big changes in the mirror. My clothes are fitting much looser and I am buying smaller sizes. I am feeling really good at this point. I can't wait to get to that 200 pound mark and then into onederland!! Good luck to you all! :-h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurEllie Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 You GO girl! I still haven't hit a "mirror" change after almost pounds - back when I weighed less, 20 pounds was so much less a part of my overall weight so it really showed. Now - not so much! Thanks for taking the time to update us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 FurEllie, You will see the results soon. I know exactly how you feel because it has taken me to loose 30 pounds before seeing some real results and I still have a long way to go. However, now when I look in the mirror, I can see all the potential. Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gistmom Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Pamela, Thank you for keeping us updated on your progress. I was banded April 30 and have not had my first fill yet. It's neat to see how you have progressed since your surgery. We are taking a family vacation to San Diego the week I have my fill, June 12. Will I be able to eat at all those days after the fill or is it liquids only? gistmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I've been out of touch for a while but all is going really well. I am still going downward on the scale so that is good news. I weighed 229 the last time I weighed in so I am down about 35 pounds total. I feel like that is good progress over the last 4 months. However, I would like to loose 10 pounds this month. I think that I can do it if I stick to a regular exercise program. My sons are really busy with baseball this month so that is taking more of my time than usual. Summer ball is a bear! My fill is still working for me so I am pleased about that. I will probably need another fill in September. Good luck to you all. Gistmom, you will be on liquids for a couple of days after your fill. Have fun on your vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Summer ball is a bear! ENJOY, MY SON'S 21 NOW AND I MISS THOSE BALL GAMES A FEW KIDS ARE STILL PLAYING AT COLLEGE AND SEMI PRO LEAGUES BUT IT'S JUST NOT THE SAME CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CONTINUED WEIGHT LOSS, IF THAT SCALES STILL MOVING, THAT A GREAT SIGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Hello everyone! Just an update. I had my first fill in April and have been pretty tight so I still don't have a need for another fill just yet. I've been slacking on my exercise but plan to amp it up!! My weightloss is now 47 pounds....YEA!! I am ready to get to onderland. I need to loose about 18 or 19 pounds to get there. I'll keep you all updated. I love my band!!! I can't eat all that crap I love to eat. I can't eat bread so I haven't had pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches or anything like that since Feb./2007. Do I miss it???? Sometimes I think I miss it when it looks and smells soooo good but then my band kicks into gear and reminds me that all that stuff is a No-No. There are some foods that I indulge in that I really shouldn't but HEY we aren't perfect!! I need to up my protein intake for sure but other than that, all is well with me. Good luck to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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