moejoe

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I have been so bad about posting.   I  love my band.   I finally found my sweet spot back in November after about five fills.  My Dr. is very conservative with the fills so it took a while.  I had lost 80 lbs. but lost some ground this past June.  I lost all restriction overnight.  The Dr. finally determined I had a leak in my port.  I had surgery last week but they found a whole in my tubing.  This was a first for them.  I am trying to get back on track.  I currently have 5 cc's according to my husband.   I'm trying to be good but so far, I really have not felt the restriction.  I go back tomorrow to have my staples removed.  I have become very dependent on my band and I don't want to have to fight this battle without it.

Well, I have had one fill w/ very little restriction.  I have lost a total of 26 pounds but it has been a struggle.  I am ready for some restriction.  I go back on August 4tth for # 2.  Maybe that will help.  I'm trying not to be discouraged.  I am walking five days a week and taking a HydroFit class two days a week.

I had my surgery on May 27th and everything went well.   Each day has been a little easier.  I was not hungry at all for the first week but this second week has been a bit of a struggle.  I have now moved on to mushy foods and life is better.  Because I feel no restriction at this point, my concern is just how much to eat.  Today is my first day back at work and it is good to get back to a schedule.  I was able to walk a mile this morning.  I have currently lost 15 lbs.

I have my surgery date, May 27th, 2008 and I am ready to go today.  I attended the nutrition class this week and that was my last step.  I am ready to get this behind me so I can move on with my life.  It seems like I have been planning this forever.  I began my journey last August, jumping thru all of the BCBS of AL hoops.  I have attend three seminars/support group meetings and I feel I am more than prepared.