My 3rd Year Anniversary - Yesterday

Well, it's been a bad year for me. I've regained 90 pounds through no one else's fault but my own. I started grazing and eating too much at meals. I've tried the seeing the nutritionist route... no help for me. I know what I should be eating. I had a lap band put in on May 15th as recommended by my surgeon and will have my first fill on Thursday. He feels that will give me back my restriction and I'm so ready! I plan on making this year the best. I've learned from this costly and emotional mistake and will be diligent from now on. I focused so much on my plastic surgeries and dating. Dating turned out to be a downer for me, so I am giving it up for now. The men I have met were not very nice to me and I'm just too tired to work so hard at this point. I need to focus on me and my health! Next year at this time, I will be at my goal and stay there! That is my solemn vow. Hugs, Lucy

I can sooo relate to you Lucy. I did the dating thing for a while and I must say it's not the best out there! I find it very interesting that you were able to have a band after surgery. I would love to see if I could have it done as well. I am going to have to check into that! Hugs, Shelley

Hi Shelley. Thanks for this post. I hope you get the answer that works for you. Hugs, Lucy

HEY LUCY... IM sorry you have had a big regain. I myself have gained... and im worried were im headed. I would love to know more about banding after gastric bypass.... did insurance pay???? i am sure its too soon to see how its helping but i need something to restrict me too like the early dayz! ugghs!((HUG))) thanks for shareing this with ur peers. i am sure many are struggling and thats why many arent posting! out of sheer embarassment! and the failure factor

Hi Lisa. I appreciate your message. I paid for the lap band because I didn't want to wait for approval. I was gaining steadily and in large amounts. I am so ashamed and embarrassed about myself. I am getting my first fill tomorrow and will keep in touch here on the board. I miss everyone. It seems like we all just faded away! Hugs, Lucy

Lucy, I hope that everything goes well for you. Please keep in touch to let us all know how you are doing. I think part of the reason we haven't post (for me anyways) is that I am so busy. When I first had the surgery I was in a different job, more time to get on the computer and a little bit more active, now I am in an office setting and doing a lot of paperwork. But yes, it is hard to talk about it when your gaining the weight back and no longer loosing. It is still hard for me today, when people tell me that I look great and that I look as if I am still loosing. I have told a few of them no, I have gained back some. But we are all doing the right things now becasue here we are back again! Best of luck to everyone. ; - ) Sandy

Hi Sandy. I appreciate your message. I'm happy to hear that you are doing well. I know that we are all busy with our lives. I sure do miss my Junebugs though. I hope that others will come back and check in with us. I'll keep posting with my lapband experience here. Thanks and Hugs, Lucy

Lucy, Thanks for all the wonderful info you gave me the other day. I have made an appointment with a surgeon here to see if I have any options as well. My appointment is July 10! While I am waiting, I am trying to get back on track as much as possible. I think that will help me. Please keep in touch and let us know how your experience goes with the lap band. How have you done since they put it on before your fill? Could you tell any difference? Hugs, Shelley

Hi Shelley. I can't tell any difference since my surgery. My appointment got postponed. I have to call the office today to reschedule. I hate that so much. I started crying this morning as I was really looking forward to it. My surgeon is going on vacation next week, so I may have to wait another two weeks. Yikes. I'll keep you posted. I am happy to hear that you got an appointment to see a surgeon and check into your options. Keep me posted too. Hugs, Lucy

Sorry to hear you didn't get your fill yesterday. Hopefully they were able to get you in before your surgeon goes on vacation. Just try to keep a positive mind and know this is going to be a world of help for you. Shelley