I Had My Second Fill Today!

Lucy M.
on 7/7/08 7:48 am - Conway, SC

Good afternoon everyone! I had my second fill this morning. I called the office last week as I had no feeling of restriction since my first fill last month. I spoke to Kate and she said to come in for my second fill. I've been eating at mealtime like no tomorrow!! I knew that I gained weight but I needed to get in and see them. I thought my appointment was with Kate but was happy that Dr. Guske saw me instead

. Kate is nice too. Dr. Guske was nice to me; he didn't yell at me because I gained weight. Instead, he was supportive and gave me my second fill; he added another 2.5 cc. Now I have a total of 5.5 cc in my band. He said that I should have some restriction now and should feel it when I eat solids. He said that if I don't, I should come back sooner for another fill. He told me that patients who have had gastric bypass have smaller stomachs, so the band may have to be tighter. So far, I am feeling good. My liquid protein is staying down. I got my 3rd year labs for my gastric bypass and so far everything looks normal. I am just waiting for my Vitamin B1 results. That's good news as I have been anemic and recently noted with low Vitamin D. I am going to take this fill and work it to the max. I want to get to my personal goal. I am tired of feeling like a stuffed sausage with my skin ready to burst. That is the feeling after having plastic surgery and then regaining weight! My advice to everyone is to wait to have plastics until maintaining weight for a while. I wish I would have done that! It's the most awful feeling. Now I am ready to get back on track once and for all! Hugs, Lucy

484.8/383.4/241/188/150

Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

Carol422
on 7/7/08 10:01 am - Orland Park, IL

REALIZE Band on 04/08/08

Hi Lucy, I hope that your second fill does the trick, I know mine is heping....if only I wasn't fighting the head. I know that it is habit and I'm trying really hard to break that habit...but somedays are soo much harder than others. It doesn't help that I am home all day and not working. I just can't seem to find a job. This is part of my stress...that and a neighbor of mine who has a social problem connecting with woman. He resents that I'm the board president and he's going to run for president...like I care...he's not going to win anyway...no one can stand him...he's really an aggressive man... thanks for letting me rain on your parade...just needed to vent...sorry.... Good luck with your new fill. I'm betting on you Lucy!

Carol

Lucy M.
on 7/7/08 10:41 am - Conway, SC

DS on 08/25/10

Hi Carol. I know what you mean about the head hunger. I am convincing myself that I am not hungry; that something is eating at me and I need to address the issues, but not by eating! It's so hard because it's a habit I've had for years to cope with my problems. I know it's not the answer... I can understand that people are eating triggers! We can work on that one together. You didn't rain on my parade. You're my friend and I care about you! If posting here helps, I am happy to oblige. I'm going to bet on myself too. I know in my heart that I feel my best at 160ish or even 155. I will get there this year, even if it is at the very end of the year. Thanks for posting a message tonight. Hugs, Lucy

484.8/383.4/241/188/150

Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

soon2blessofme
on 7/7/08 11:03 am - Tinley Park, IL

Lap Band on 05/13/08

congrats on your second fill! i go on wednesday for my second fill!

Lucy M.
on 7/7/08 11:22 am - Conway, SC

DS on 08/25/10

Thanks for the congrats! I'm sure you'll be happy with your second fill. YAY for us!!! Lucy

484.8/383.4/241/188/150

Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

(deactivated member)
on 7/7/08 11:51 am - Park Forest, IL

Congrats Lucy on your second fill, that will make your journey easier. You can do this, you you have the tools. Our OH friends here support us and we'll help you. Let me now how I can help you. Hugs, Paulette

Lucy M.
on 7/7/08 11:55 am - Conway, SC

DS on 08/25/10

Hi Paulette. Just knowing that you are rooting for me to succeed helps me. Writing down my thoughts and experiences here on the IL board is helping me too. I know that everyone here understands what I've been going through and is here to support me. That is comforting to me. I have to be accountable to myself and by sharing here, it is helping me too. Thanks so much! Hugs, Lucy

484.8/383.4/241/188/150

Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

Monica G.
on 7/8/08 12:03 am - North Aurora, IL

RNY on 03/24/08

woohoo, I am glad that Dr G was able to fill ya up more Lucy! lol

I know you are going to do awesome this time around!!

Monica

Lucy M.
on 7/8/08 8:59 pm - Conway, SC

DS on 08/25/10

Hi Monica. Yup, I gotta love Dr. G. I think I have some restriction now. I noticed the coughing thing so I knew to stop. Today is day 2. So far so good! Thanks Lucy

484.8/383.4/241/188/150

Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.

Mary H.
on 7/8/08 4:23 am - Chicagoland, IL

Lap Band on 04/14/08

Head Hunger...I hear ya! Sometimes I just tell myself out loud "IT'S HEAD HUNGER!". And yes, people look at me funny. just joking. Since my DH comes home late I talk to the dogs a lot.

" There are no problems, only solutions"
~John Lennon
Pre-surgery weight 218~ 12-02-08 weight 168
28 pounds to goal!

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