My bandiversary (a day late...)
Right back atcha... and, thanks. I appreciate the support.
Information stage: 281 pounds
One week pre-op: 268
Two weeks post-op: 253
Current: 218 (I only weigh when I go to the doctor!)
Goal: somewhere in the "normal" range of 139 to 174. We'll see when I get there!
First fill: 2.5 ccs (5/26/10); Second fill: 1 cc (6/28/10); Third fill: 1cc (8/4/10); 4th fill: .5ccs ; slight unfill: .25ccs (11/3/10) = (4.75ccs total)
"I only live for today, but I'm one day behind..."
One week pre-op: 268
Two weeks post-op: 253
Current: 218 (I only weigh when I go to the doctor!)
Goal: somewhere in the "normal" range of 139 to 174. We'll see when I get there!
First fill: 2.5 ccs (5/26/10); Second fill: 1 cc (6/28/10); Third fill: 1cc (8/4/10); 4th fill: .5ccs ; slight unfill: .25ccs (11/3/10) = (4.75ccs total)
"I only live for today, but I'm one day behind..."
Congratulations!
And,. please, use your block button and then keep coming back! Success stories dilute the nay-sayers! Successful bandsters who don't come back make it look as if there aren't many successes out there!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Thanks, Kate. I appreciate the support from the vets. I don't consider myself one yet as I'm still navigating, but I hope to join you in that category before long...
(and I love me some redcoats! My BFF and his mother live in Chelsea, London. Gonna get over there before too long! We'll have to meet up for a salad or something when I do!)
(and I love me some redcoats! My BFF and his mother live in Chelsea, London. Gonna get over there before too long! We'll have to meet up for a salad or something when I do!)
Information stage: 281 pounds
One week pre-op: 268
Two weeks post-op: 253
Current: 218 (I only weigh when I go to the doctor!)
Goal: somewhere in the "normal" range of 139 to 174. We'll see when I get there!
First fill: 2.5 ccs (5/26/10); Second fill: 1 cc (6/28/10); Third fill: 1cc (8/4/10); 4th fill: .5ccs ; slight unfill: .25ccs (11/3/10) = (4.75ccs total)
"I only live for today, but I'm one day behind..."
One week pre-op: 268
Two weeks post-op: 253
Current: 218 (I only weigh when I go to the doctor!)
Goal: somewhere in the "normal" range of 139 to 174. We'll see when I get there!
First fill: 2.5 ccs (5/26/10); Second fill: 1 cc (6/28/10); Third fill: 1cc (8/4/10); 4th fill: .5ccs ; slight unfill: .25ccs (11/3/10) = (4.75ccs total)
"I only live for today, but I'm one day behind..."
Thanks, and good luck with whatever decision you make!
Information stage: 281 pounds
One week pre-op: 268
Two weeks post-op: 253
Current: 218 (I only weigh when I go to the doctor!)
Goal: somewhere in the "normal" range of 139 to 174. We'll see when I get there!
First fill: 2.5 ccs (5/26/10); Second fill: 1 cc (6/28/10); Third fill: 1cc (8/4/10); 4th fill: .5ccs ; slight unfill: .25ccs (11/3/10) = (4.75ccs total)
"I only live for today, but I'm one day behind..."
One week pre-op: 268
Two weeks post-op: 253
Current: 218 (I only weigh when I go to the doctor!)
Goal: somewhere in the "normal" range of 139 to 174. We'll see when I get there!
First fill: 2.5 ccs (5/26/10); Second fill: 1 cc (6/28/10); Third fill: 1cc (8/4/10); 4th fill: .5ccs ; slight unfill: .25ccs (11/3/10) = (4.75ccs total)
"I only live for today, but I'm one day behind..."
Faith,
You have done so well and dealt well with the challenges that came along...and you are a warm, honest, "real" person...I hope you won't let the occasional craziness on this forum keep you from coming back and sharing your success and your experiences (good & bad). WE NEED YOU HERE!
Jean
You have done so well and dealt well with the challenges that came along...and you are a warm, honest, "real" person...I hope you won't let the occasional craziness on this forum keep you from coming back and sharing your success and your experiences (good & bad). WE NEED YOU HERE!
Jean
Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com
Thanks, Jean. Kind words from the band guru. You helped me a lot way back when and I'm grateful... your book? Awesome. A must read for any bandster at any stage... I'm also a big fan of your wit. You're a funny, funny lady. Sarcasm at its finest; my favorite!
Information stage: 281 pounds
One week pre-op: 268
Two weeks post-op: 253
Current: 218 (I only weigh when I go to the doctor!)
Goal: somewhere in the "normal" range of 139 to 174. We'll see when I get there!
First fill: 2.5 ccs (5/26/10); Second fill: 1 cc (6/28/10); Third fill: 1cc (8/4/10); 4th fill: .5ccs ; slight unfill: .25ccs (11/3/10) = (4.75ccs total)
"I only live for today, but I'm one day behind..."
One week pre-op: 268
Two weeks post-op: 253
Current: 218 (I only weigh when I go to the doctor!)
Goal: somewhere in the "normal" range of 139 to 174. We'll see when I get there!
First fill: 2.5 ccs (5/26/10); Second fill: 1 cc (6/28/10); Third fill: 1cc (8/4/10); 4th fill: .5ccs ; slight unfill: .25ccs (11/3/10) = (4.75ccs total)
"I only live for today, but I'm one day behind..."
(deactivated member)
on 4/9/11 11:13 am - Des Moines, IA
on 4/9/11 11:13 am - Des Moines, IA
Happy Bandiversary Faith! Congrats on getting healthy and in better physical shape. It's hard work, but so worth it!
I understand what you are saying about this board. I just started blocking people. I love my band and what it's done for me. I'm a RN and I know any procedure can go wrong. The block button has made this board a more positive experience for me. I come for support and to give support, not to be reminded daily of WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. ( that was supposed to be in large letters) hahaha
Best wishes,
Kristi
I understand what you are saying about this board. I just started blocking people. I love my band and what it's done for me. I'm a RN and I know any procedure can go wrong. The block button has made this board a more positive experience for me. I come for support and to give support, not to be reminded daily of WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. ( that was supposed to be in large letters) hahaha
Best wishes,
Kristi
I guess I don't understand why we'd even need to block people. My God, we're not stupid. Nobody is better than me and I am not better than them because of our very personal choices. I don't know why folks who have had a bad experience or who chose something else just don't say that, ya' know? I wish we'd not have had to make the choice at all, but clearly we needed something and nobody should try to make anyone else feel bad for trying to have a better life... (ok, off soapbox...)
Thanks for the kindness, too... ;)
Thanks for the kindness, too... ;)
Information stage: 281 pounds
One week pre-op: 268
Two weeks post-op: 253
Current: 218 (I only weigh when I go to the doctor!)
Goal: somewhere in the "normal" range of 139 to 174. We'll see when I get there!
First fill: 2.5 ccs (5/26/10); Second fill: 1 cc (6/28/10); Third fill: 1cc (8/4/10); 4th fill: .5ccs ; slight unfill: .25ccs (11/3/10) = (4.75ccs total)
"I only live for today, but I'm one day behind..."
One week pre-op: 268
Two weeks post-op: 253
Current: 218 (I only weigh when I go to the doctor!)
Goal: somewhere in the "normal" range of 139 to 174. We'll see when I get there!
First fill: 2.5 ccs (5/26/10); Second fill: 1 cc (6/28/10); Third fill: 1cc (8/4/10); 4th fill: .5ccs ; slight unfill: .25ccs (11/3/10) = (4.75ccs total)
"I only live for today, but I'm one day behind..."
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