Sigh...Not feeling so Super Swoosh atm...but it will get better!!! :)

My band has slipped and stomach swollen above the band on one side. Sadly I was throwing up for several weeks and didn't go...wasn't a stubborn issue it was more an issue of money, life took a harsh crunch there for a bit and I was more concerned with power for my home and food for my boy. But I did go last Thursday the Dr said he thought the band had slipped and wanted to do fluro to see....the degree I was throwing up was not cool, he said  with the decreased cals I was eating and the amount I was losing, there was little reason I was even able to function. the next day we went to the hospital for the fluro and after not even being able to hold down the dye stuff...I had to have the fluid taken out of it.  I go back in a month for a fill.  We are hoping the stomach goes back through the band on its own and life will go on as normal :)

Some people say I should be careful because now I can eat as much as anyone else. I am not finding this to be true.....idk, maybe still really swollen?  Had the fluid taken out Friday (6 days ago). Good news is I am no longer throwing up every 5 Min's... still sorta have discomfort when eat...but its not so rough, I'm thinking maybe its actually the skin of the stomach being pulled back through the loose band with the food (I can think that if I want too!)  The hope is that in one month I go back in for fills and the stomach is fine..problem is that in order to check that I would have to do fluro again which is a hospital visit and another $500 Dr bill....so we will have to see about that one...if I feel fine I might put the fluro off unless I find an issue.  I have decided to use this time to hydrate myself like nobodys business!! I mean I am drinking water like a camel. I refuse to touch a soda, figure they are still poison, I did eat a donut.... and 3 grapes. 

I wish people wouldn't say, "well be careful you don't want to get fat again..." They need to shut it!  Sorry that sounds harsh, but I am the one that did the work the last two years, I am the one that made the sacrifices and changed things to do better, the last thing I need is for someone to try to put a bug in my ear about getting big again....I guess its one of those things they don't understand unless they have been there...I mean do you say to your alcoholic friends...now be careful driving pass the gas stations, they sell beer there... being supportive and reminding me to monitor is one thing....but saying "don't let that go to your hips"  .....not so cool .......idk, guess I'm tired from the workout today...

I do monitor what I eat but I'm tickled to be able to eat and not run for the bathroom, or have to pray for red lights so I can get sick going down the road (yes it got that bad at the end).  Its better now and will be fine in a month, I will not hear negative comments and remain positive...The band helped get me here....I know how to stay here and will work to do so :)

......just keep swimming
Swoosh

Swoosh-
Ihope things get better. I understand what you mean about the $. By the way, what does idk stand for?
Take care,
K

Yikes what a crappy time you have had.    Glad to hear that you are feeling better

Keep rocking the band eating habits and you will be OK

Swoosh ((((hugs)))) You are in my Prayers, I really hope it resolves its self. Hang in there

 
I'm not going to tell you how many calories to eat, I don't care.  Well, I mean I DO care but you know what my point is.... you just do the best you can, it's all you can do.  But I am going to tell you that from this day forward you stand a greater risk for a 2nd slip than an original slip so just be verrrrry careful.  Don't overeat.  Don't drink with meals, don't push the limits on anything.  If you start to hurl you MUST do something to stop it immediately albeit an unfill, meds if it is an illness, whatever you have to do.  The scar tissue around your band has to regrow to hold the band in place and scar tissue never grows in the same place with the same quality.

Swoosh --

Sorry to hear about the slippage.

I know that you know what got you to your current weight loss, and that you know what to do to not lose ground during this un-fill time.

Glad to hear that you are no longer throwing up ---- and able to feed yourself and take care of yourself.

Given this break, I will hold good thoughts that the issue will resolve itself, and you will be able to go back to a moderate fill level next month.

Hang in there!!!!

OMG I am sooo sorry to hear this. I sure hope everything turns out okay. Does he seem to think it will go down and back into place with this unfill? Don't worry about what everyone says. You will do fine until you get your fills again. I know that if this was me, I would be eating a little bit of things that I haven't been able to eat due to the band. I think that is just human nature. The band has taught you so much, you will be fine.

All of yall have been so sweet, I really appreciate every ones comments :).  Its funny in a way...I mean....I would ask myself sometimes...wonder could I do this all alone now...I mean...maybe I don't "need" my band anymore.... well I am finding that I probably wouldn't always make good choices if it were not for my band. 

I am believing all will be fine and that a month from now I will get my fluid back..and guess what...this is a good time to see just how well my brain is retrained to go to gym instead of eat. I don't intend to visit buffets or bring things in the house that I know will be a temptation for me.   We all know this is a risk, something that can happen.  It will get better :)  I probably will be eating some things that I couldn't eat with my band...but I'm not gonna feel guilty...see my band wont let me eat grapes or apples or well most fruits and many veggies... I am going to have a few (I had 3 grapes today and they were divine)  Had gotten away from tracking food since i was eating so little, so I am gonna get back in the habit of doing that and it will help me :)  Forgive me if i whine a bit the next few weeks. I am not gonna think negative thoughts about what could happen or might happen later or any of that....will do me no good. I'm gonna focus on the positive and those that are meaning to help me (yall) and go from there.  We will call this the test for my brain retraining :)  Look out abs...its gonna get rougher for you!!!! :)

Hey you,
So sorry about this, I will get better. Don't worry about gaining, just healing and taking care of yourself, if by chance you happen to gain a little, so what, It'll come off again. I'm glad you are doing better, we all love you and wish you the best!!!
Smiles sent your way!!

Thanks Mari :) I do love a smile :)