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My Lap-Band Journey

Lithium said:
I had a fill on Monday- The doc put in 1cc of fluid which brings my total band fill to 5cc. This fill has made a BIIIIGGG difference that took me by surprise last night. I ended up throwing up...The new fill has taken the 1.5 cup worth of food I use to be able to eat down to 1/2 cup or less per sitting. And drinking is out of the question..I use to be able to drink while eating before the fill and now it just makes things worse. No weight loss. Ive been kinda just hanging out with my weight. Its slow...
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"throwing up"
That is the same results my wife had when she got on solid food after her GB surgery untill she had here portions figured out.

You will still find some things that set you off.
My wife gets embarrassed when she has a problem but I tolde her WE were in it for the long haul and I don't care what other people thing and she shouldn't either.

Keep your nose to the wheel.
Don't let rustey clean up what you leave on your plate. I learn't the hard way and put some weight on doing that.
We also got smaller dinner plates and it has helped with my portion control (along with some arm twisting by my wife).

tom
 
Yeah I think everyone has this "portion distortion" going on... they think a large plate of food is what you need and it isnt.

Also.... I am 2 pounds down as of this A.M.... woot!!!:clap::clap:
 
Lithium said:
Yeah I think everyone has this "portion distortion" going on... they think a large plate of food is what you need and it isnt.

Also.... I am 2 pounds down as of this A.M.... woot!!!:clap::clap:
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Time for Rusty to start following your diet. Will benefit both of you. Great to hear you dropped some more. Don't obsess on it just eat smaller portions and it will happen.:flowers:
 
Update: So I ran into a problem with my band. Monday night when I got home I tried to eat a VERY small piece of chicken... I guess the fill from a week earlier finally kicked in because it wasnt going down....

I threw up... once.....twice.... and then continued for about 2 hours of throwing up and I lost count after throwing up 10 times...

The first and second time irritated the band so much my stomach swelled shut...not even my spit was getting through.

I called the surgeon after 2 hours of barfing and I also I couldnt get any fluids in...He said to hang out....yeah....:glare:....and go in the office in the A.M. for an unfill.

I liked passed out for 3.5 hours of exhaustion from barfing so much and then was able to sip a little.. Then I passed out again for the rest of the night. I was dehydrated by morning- any more then I would of been and probably should of been hospitalized.. I went in for an unfill..2cc removed and was able to drink normally right away. Was on a strick clear fluid diet and rest for the rest of the day. By the next morning I was feeling better but still washed out.....

Now I have no restriction...well maybe just a tiny... I am disappointed... I didnt want fluid removed... its a set back...:hammer:
 
Lith. at least you stopped throwing up, and now you can swallow. Just use all your will power to keep on tract. We all know you can do it.
 
That is good to hear....Got to be a tough ro to ho...we are pulling for her...you to....just dont you get a fat head rusty....
 
Hi All- Just popping in to give a update.


I go for another fill in about a week and a half. I have been trying to loose weight but it doesnt seem to want to go anywhere.

I have joined a gym - Anytime fitness. I have gone once and the damn snow here has prevented my ability to get out. I did shovel a whole crap load today which has to account for something...

I am going to a support group called mood and food. It meets once a week for 8 weeks and helps you deal with your mood and food issues.

My moms been having health problems. We are trying to rule out Lupus, sjogrens and now possible addisons disease.

My brother who is older then me and has a 3yr old son has been essentially homeless. He has been very needy towards me as far as giving him tips/ideas/ pep talks etc about living on his own since I have been doing it for the past 8 yrs of my life. He has always had someone to live with.

My job is going good for the most part. There are places I like and places I hope I never need to float to again. But it is better then the job I left.

Ummm... what else... I can't sleep worth a crap...and thats about it..
 
Thanks for the update! Patience. You have to give yourself time and know that it will get better in small steps. As for the shoveling, it looks like you have more snow coming in from PG and Doc shortly.:flowers:
 
Hay there Lith. good to hear from ya...glad that the job is going good..that is always a great thing to like your work....after all we spend at least a third of our life at work...that is except for us old farts that are to damed old to work...it sure makes the rest of life go smother.about the shoveling snow.....RUSTY is suposed to do that girl!!!!! Kick his ass and tell him to get on it:hammer: any way hang in there the weight will come off. it didnt get there in a day and it will take just as long to get off as it did to put on...bummer I know but it will happen....be happy and enjoy life....Jerry

OH ps....wack rusty a couple of times......it will feel GOOD
 
NSV- NON-SCALE VISTORY!!!


Surgery 8/10/2010 - 6 months later
Neck.....before:15.5 ..........Now:15
Bicept.....before: 14 ............Now:12
Forarm.....before: 12.75............Now: 9.5
Chest.......before: 50.5..............Now: 47
Waist.....before: 52................Now: 47
Hips ............before:46................Now: 46
Thigh.......before: 24...............Now: 23.5
Calf ............before: 16.5...............Now: 14


WOOO HOO!!! 26 pounds lost..17.5 inches gone!:clap:
 
Good show there Lith....we are pulling for ya here.....and to think ya did it while liveing and putting up with Rusty!!!!!! Keep it going and it wont be long till you reach your mark!!!Good show:clap::clap::clap:
 
Lost more weight.....weeeeeeee


I think this last fill got me to my "sweet spot" for right now!!!!


1 more pound till 30 lost!!



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Goood......deal there lith....:clap:hang in there and keep it going!!!Now... about Rusty.........how many pounds would that cut off:yum:
 
Lithium said:
Lost more weight.....weeeeeeee


I think this last fill got me to my "sweet spot" for right now!!!!


1 more pound till 30 lost!!



:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
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I am so proud of you darling. :flowers:

Like Lobo said, I too would like to see some pics of you when you feel the time is right.
You were beautiful before you started this journey.
I am thinking as a woman you are feeling more beautiful inside.. where it counts the most. :wink:
Hugs baby girl..
 
I just discovered this thread today... it has to be the most moving thread I have ever read, of trials and tribulations thro life, career, surgery, and weight loss. Lithium, I think you are brave, strong and outspoken. I haven't done anything that I should be doing today, because I have been so enthralled by your amazing story.

You have shown great strength and courage thro a very trying time. It's been a long journey, and you are still on it, but you've succeeded so far, despite all the set backs. Serious congratulations on your change of job, and even more so on your weight loss.

The thread has kept me enthralled all the way thro it; and the love, wit and genuine support between you and Rusty has shone thro on every page (ignore those who tell you to thwack him one, lol, you make a great team); not to mention the total support and love and affection from all the other posters too...

Rock on... :flowers:

PS. Rusty! there's a 'Who loves the muleman thread?' lol :yum:
 
I wanted to thank all of you for continued support and positive thoughts..It really helps and makes things go so much better with the support of others.

It has been rough and might be the roughest thing I have done my whole like...( not including living with rusty)....:yum:

I would do it all over again in a heart beat..

Thanks again and luv you all!!!!:flowers::biggrin:

p.s. I will post some pics soon!
 
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