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I am 31 years old. I have been overweight my entire life. I have been researching WLS for about 2 years. I found out that my insurance company will pay for Lap Band Surgery. I am starting my journey........
2 Weeks Since my First Fill on September 4, 2007 12:26 pm
 <~~~ That is exactly how I am feeling. I think that when I got my fill, the doctor unfilled the small amount of fluid that I got when the surgeon did the surgery, and put in LESS FLUID! Maybe I am crazy, but I can eat MORE now than before the fill. I don't even feel like I have a band. The ONLY thing that I can not eat are soft bread, well, bread in any form causes me to get stuck. Toast is okay though. (I have stayed away from all bread though now that I know this).
I am very frustrated with this part of my journey. Very frustrated! Everyone keeps asking me "How are you doing? How much weight have you lost?" What do I say? "I feel like I don't have a band, and can eat virtually anything I want?" No, I tell them I am doing well, etc.
I knew all of this going into the lap band process, but until I experienced it myself, I guess that I didn't 'get' it.
I go for my second fill on Sept.18th. Hopefully that will help.
Almost 6 Weeks Out! on August 17, 2007 5:51 pm
Holy Cannoli the time goes by sooo fast! I can't believe that I am almost 6 weeks out! I feel great! Amazing! A new person.... Really! Tuesday is my check up and possible 1st fill. I have to say that I *think* I am satisfied on a small amount of food. Does that make any sense? I am having a protein shake on my way to work in the morning, then either another protein shake or 4 slices of ham rolled up with 4 slices of american cheese or a south beach breakfast wrap (I am not really a fan of these though). Then my lunch is a can of tuna (mixed with mayo of course) and some crackers, and then dinner is usually a protein and a veggie such as grilled chicken thigh and string beans, or some grilled shrimp and zucchini. It depends. I do think that as the day goes on, I am able to eat more and more. I am less full. I will repost after my dr. appt. on Tuesday.
P.S. I have now lost a total of 27 pounds! WOW!
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THE LAP BAND BOARD :( on August 7, 2007 6:35 am
I am very disapointed in the behavior of people on the lap band message lately. I am actually EMBARRASED for some of these people. I come here for support. Now, I fully understand that this isn't a perfect world, and that people don't get along with EVERYONE, but some of the sh*t slinging around here is absolutely childish and ridiculous! I don't even want to post anything anymore out of fear of someone getting "the wrong idea", or if they don't agree with something I say, or MY opinion, they have to shoot back with their opinion in a nasty and derrogotory manner. Are we all adults here? Are we all here because we either had or are hoping to have lap band surgery? Who gives a sh*t who has a protein shake during the day or not? It's nobody's concern but our own, damn it! And I would be willing to bet that if we encountered these 'certain' few as*holes in person, they are probably friend-less, spine-less mouse-y wall-flowers. They would never dare start an arguement in a PUBLIC place such as in a shopping mall, or supermarket I'm sure. But they hide behind the computer because in my opinion, they feel empowered. Puhleeze.
My point is, certain "veterans" of this board are no longer here or at least they are no longer posting...maybe they are lurking...BUT : They have been driven away by these 'new' trouble makers. WTF? I appreciate the "veterans" information and DIFFERENT points of view. What I don't appreciate are CERTAIN POSTERS who have NO IDENTITY and PRIVATE PROFILES who tear apart other's posts, or the posters who are intentional sh*t-stirrers. To sum it all up: You people are pathetic. This is supposed to be a board of SUPPORT. Just had to get it off of my chest.
P.S. If some of this stuff happened on an OCCASIONAL basis, I wouldn't even notice it or give it a second thought. Unfortunatley, it is happening on a near constant basis lately.
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I'VE BEEN A BAD BANDSTER! on July 29, 2007 12:17 pm
 I have been a very bad bandster for sure! I am really ashamed about it, but I am going to put it here for my own future reference. First of all, I am still in the mushie phase. I AM allowed about 6 crackers to have along with tuna or chicken salad. So, I was at work yesterday, and I brought tuna with me. I purchased these baked thin crackers. They were a veggie flavor wheat thin. So, I'm sitting, eating my lunch, and basically, my old habits kicked in: 6 crackers led to 7, led to about maybe 20! OMG! I am STILL supposed to be on mushies! I took the bag of crackers and threw them right in the garbage. I am so mad at myself....BUT I didn't stop there! Later on, I got home from work, and my husband and I attended a birthday/bbq. I ended up having about 1 1/2 Bacardi Mojito drinks. They are slightly carbonated (like a Smirnoff Ice). It took me a long time to drink, so they got warm by the time I was almost done. What am I doing to myself? I am out of control again! The drinks didn't bother my stomach at all physically, but I should not be so cocky! Today, I am angry with myself.
I'm Freakin' Hungry!?!? on July 22, 2007 2:44 pm
WTF??? I am 10 days out of surgery today, and I can't believe HOW freakin' hungry I am! I don't like this...it's almost like being 'out of control'. I knew that my hunger would return after the surgery, and before the first few fills, but I am still on the liquid diet! I was at work this morning, and all of a sudden, I was So HUNGRY! And it's not like I can just pop whatever I want into my mouth anymore. Soooo...I started mushies a little early today. Techincally I am not supposed to start mushies until the surgeon sees me on Wednesday, but I NEEDED something of substance in my tummy! I made fat free refried beans with a little bit of shredded cheddar cheese and a small dollop of light sour cream. It satisfied the hunger for quite a while. Oh, and the protien shakes...HATE THEM! That's all for now. Bye!
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