Band Bad News - nervous

Meet with Dr. Baker today to have some fluid taken out of my band. He also wanted to check the band itself to see if it was positioned correctly because in one years time I have only lost 3 lbs. I chocked it up to too much stress in my life.
Well, my band slipped a little so ALL the fluid had to come out! CRAP!! My band has been too tight for too long and this is what happens. CRAP!! My own fault, I should have listened to my symptoms. CRAP!!

So now I'm a little freaked out because I have to at least maintain until after Jan 1st!! He said there is a 50/50 chance of it going back into place. The (whatever he called it) looks good so he thinks my chances are positive. On the way back to work I started crying and realized that I have come to depend on my band so much and I'm scared to death to be without it.

This will be a test of how much I have learned and changed my eating habits. I will really need support and be aware of what I put in this mouth of mine. I need a better iPhone app to help me track!! Maybe I should join WW for a while. 
New Montra "I can overcome this obstacle! This is minor in comparison to what others have had to go through"

Your band is still there, Lorri.  Not full, not the amount of restriction you'd want, but it's still there.  And you've been living by it's rules for quite a spell, so I BELIEVE you will be fine!  You now have a better concept of how much you should be eating.  YOU KNOW that your relationship with food isn't what it used to be.

In a lot of ways, this will be an awesome test of what ALL types of WLS should do for us - teach us a new way to use food in our lives - fuel, not recreation.  I know that with RNY, the notion is that to begin with, our WLS is 80% tool, 20% effort.  Later on, after our "honeymoon" period, it's 20% tool, 80% effort.  The deal is - we learned how to give that effort, and I believe you have as well.

YOU'RE GONNA ROCK IT!!! 

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 "This will be a test of how much I have learned and changed my eating habits"

                  That is the realization we all have to come to grips with and make adjustments. I was only 6 months post surgery when I noticed old habits becoming part of my routine. Sure enough it was just a smidgeon of stress, but I don't like stress anymore so i reacted as I used to. I thought the surgery would have changed me forever, well it changed my body but not my mind. Bummer!!

                   You will have to take charge and ignore the mental feelings of hunger and stick to a healthy regime. I would certainly not give up. I would institute some form of accountability such as journaling, so you can keep track of calories.

                    In a previous decade I had lost eighty pounds with diet and exercise. I was living a stressful life, but in the middle of that I broke my ankle. I somehow started to think that if I couldn't exercise, I didn't need to diet anymore. So the result were in, I gained all that I lost plus some extra.

                      DON'T GO THERE!!! Resolve to follow the plan with an extra effort to COUNTER the loss of the band. It won't be easy for sure but it will be worth it to not have to restart in January with so much extra stuff you'll be kicking yourself over.

"I can overcome this obstacle!"    YES YOU CAN!

Lorri, I am right there with you.  I've had to go through periods of no band.  I agree that it is a struggle especially since I've become dependent on what it does.  The band is it's own animal and I do not believe it's your fault.  It's a life long struggle and we do what we can when we can.  The good news is that when they refill you...you will it will help you lose like crazy.  At least hang on to that hope.  The other good news in this is that you clearly care about yourself enough for it to bother you.  That is a good sign!  Seriously. 

P

Lorri,

Hugs.....I can't even imagine what your going through.....But your right, it is a test.....I know you have learned what to eat and how much....You can do it......

Maybe a St. Cloud coffee is in order soon, huh?

Kel

 Lorri-You CAN do this!!  I had to have the fluid removed earlier this summer to prepare for my fall revision.  I was told I HAD to maintain my weight  while regaining nutrician that I had lost vomitting for 2 years-I did it!!  Lots of suppliments, protein and exercise helped me regain strength and was able to have my revision within 6 months.  
Get in contact with your doc's nut. and see what she advises for you.
Look at it as a little set set back my friend-stick around her and all these amazing folks can help and encourage you!
Good Luck!!  

Wow Lorri,
I know that this sounds so scarey for you! I hope that they get this resolved for you soon. Remember all the good things you have learned and be proud of what you have accomplished so far! At least during this time you still maintained a lose and not a regain!!! that is a huge positive! Hang in there!! 


I agree we so need to resurrect the St cloud Coffee group soon!!! I could really use some support as it sounds like alot of us do too!!! 


((HUGS))
CarolN

Lori....sorry to hear you are having issues with your band. You are right it is a test. I have know doubt you will succeed!!

Prayers and hugs....connie d

Lorri,
  Good luck with the issues with your band.  I would be scared if I knew I had to go through this also.  Good idea about joining WW for a while. Just being on top of it and getting to January until you can hopefully get the band issues resolved. I will keep you in my thoughts.
Natalie