Katie T.

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After years of eating around the band and no excersizing - it was to my complete surprise yesterday, 4/12 to get weighed in at the surgeons office and have only gained 3 lbs in over a year and a half since the last time he saw me. 

I finally went in there after being so frustrated with myself, knowing that I can make a positive change for myself and stick with it.  I went in of course with my tail between my legs barely able to make contact with the lady who takes the insurance information let alone the nurse and surgeon. 

But after explaining what I had been doing, what issues I had, it was determined that I was too full, which was preventing me from eating the right things.  So instead over the past few years of getting an unfill, I just at around my band.  STUPID, STUPID, STUPID! 

I received an unfill back to what I had in right after surgery.  I am going back to my band basics and beginning to excersize again.  I felt awesome once, I am gonna get there again.  It's not my band, it's me and I have full control over me. 

That's it -- let day one on my new journey begin today!!!

Long time no post.  Well, after 6 months of no loss, I decided to go back to the surgeon to see what's going on.  I could only eat quick calorie foods, soups, chili, crackers, chips...stuff that easily goes through my stoma......welll come to find out -- I believe I was too full.  I ended up actually gaining 1 lb, so I am not feeling too back.  But every since the unfill (I don't have any clue how much I had, how much was taken out, or how much is in there, but I feel better.  Trying to eat the solid proteins the way this is suppost to go!  Let's see what happens.  I weighed in at 309lbs......today I am at 305lbs.  Let's hope it keeps going down!!!!

Katie. 

NEVER GIVE UP HOPE

Well, this year, I walked in the Susan Komen 3-Day event again and guess what - I actually walked every on of the 60 miles.  It was so memorable (see my photo with my mamasita).  I walked to the finish line and saw my mom there and her and I walked hand in hand together through the finish line.  This is probably the best memory which I will never forget. 

Weight is very much plateaued, I will kick it back on this week.  Next week, heading for FL, can't wait to get on some of the rides...I have waited a long time for this vacation.  I hope I fit. 

Talk to you all soon. 

It's been awhile since I posted anything to my message board.  I guess as I have become more active, the less time I spend on this site.  I have to say for those who are thinking about the surgery or in the first few months, this board saved my ass with lots of good advice.  This board is also filled with people are opinionated and you have to take what you want and leave the rest.  OK enough of that. 

I am training for the 4th year for the Susan Komen 3 Day Walk for Breast Cancer.  This year the HOPE CHESTS are all over 40 and we are still kicking ass and taking names.  The training is tough.  It's not all about just walking, its a mental challenge, physical challenge!  I work out 6 days a week, cross training, walking, eliptical, weights.  It's my life.  My husband loves the fact that am working out so much, he is a work out nut.  It's wonderful having someone so damn supportive!   

The struggles I have had -- CHIPS AND PIZZA are my biggest enemies - more like satan in food for me.  It seems to go down so well at times.  I do however make sure I get right back on the wagon and eat my lean protein, fruits veggies, etc.  

I will keep everyone posted, best of luck to all and hang tough!  It's not an easy road!  

Katie. 

Well, the holidays have been very interesting.  Interesting because of this lapband.  I didn't realize how much I would really stop eating the appetizers and desserts and focus as much on the protein, veggies, etc.  I haven't gained any weight, but also haven't lost any. 

I did however allow starches to come back into my life.  Pretzels, taco chips and salsa, etc.  This stuff goes down like water.  It's horrible, because I am a salty freak.  I can do w/out chocolate, cakes, etc, but when it comes to Fritos and French Onion Dip -- FORGET IT!!!  But I can't forget it, I need to gain back the self control and realize I have made a decision here with this lapband and I need to work with it.  I am re-committing myself to my band immediately.  

As for 2008 -- I am very very excited to get this year underway.  I have so many great hopes for my weightloss.  Excersize is going to become a fixture in my life -- it needs to be!  It's only going to help me live longer!  

This past weekend I bought a new car.  And seriously folks, I have been driving around in a mini-van for 5 years...for a period of time, I almost couldn't fit behind the wheel because of my fat belly. But now I am a proud owner of a Hyundai Sonata -- beautiful black tan interior, it's fun.  AND I don't struggle getting in or out of it and the seatbelt is not stretched to the max.  Keeping my eye on the little things this lapbad will bring me.  

Hubby and I are planning our vacations -- one will be to AZ in 1st quarter, the second will be after my 60 mile walk for breast cancer in August 2008.  I am hoping to go to Orlando and get on those damn rides I haven't been able to ride for years!!!  It's what I want that's FOR SURE. 

Well, that's really all, just a quick update to end this year and ring in 2008! 

Katie.

It's been a while since I posted on my blog.....I guess I have been pretty down about not loosing any weight!!  However, I kicked in the working out in the a.m. (consistently) and well, I have lost 4lbs in just a few days.  I have to remember, that it's not only the eating I am changing, but also working out.  I can't do one without the other!  

I had my first slim/stuck episode yesterday.  I have truly noticed in the past week, a feeling of being full more -- maybe some restriction kicking in.  Yesterday, I decided I was hungry when I was out running errands in the a.m. and thought I could try a sausage and cheese (no egg) crouissant from Burger King -- well one bite in -- stuck, stuck stuck.  I had to pull over in my car and spit up -- it was a horrible feeling -- I guess bread won't do!  

Anyway, that was me testing things I guess and really I should have known better.  

I go for my first fill on Dec 4th, I will post that night with how it felt!  

Hey there....goal is 325.  Started at week #5 - here are my results: 

Week 5 - 343lbs
Week 6 - 343 lbs (started mushies and Tom's visiting...not discourged yet)
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12

Well, I went to the dr's for a post-op 2 week visit, and i was down 18 lbs!  WOOHOO.  I was happier than I have been in years, my clothes are loose, I am already 1-2 sizes smaller (depending on the clothes), I am beyond words right now!  I also started on mushies on Thursday -- OMG, never though tuna and cottage cheese could taste so great!  I am probably eating too much and need to start measuring closer.  

As for the smoking -- omg -- I gave in!  I really don't know why -- it's such a strong, strong over powering addiction.  So, today, I jump right back on the bandwagon and stop....cannot do this to myself!  

I am gonna try not to beat myself up...at least it wasn't a full pizza or full pie!  

The final and last thought for the day -- TOM is here and omg -- I just wish I would get it...my body is so damn bloated!! urghghghg, well, it will be over soon!  

Katie..

Well,it's almost a full week and here I sit, like I do each night finishing reading the posts from the day and replying when the feeling hits me.  Today there was a post titled "HIDDEN FEELINGS".  This touched me like a tone of bricks.  I certainly have many feelings related to before surgery (as in my introduction above), but also now that I am banded.  I feel as though I am cut off from food.  I feel like I should be loosing a ton of weight right now, but more than likely only a few lbs.  I get mad when I watch TV right now with all the ads about chips, sandwiches, etc.  Now I understand this is what made me the way I am, but frankly it's still a mental thing going on that I will probably have to fight for a long time.  I need to understand that I will soon be able to eat food, and am scared to death that I will do the wrong things.  I have no friends or family with serious weight problems, and I feel like I am fighting on my own.  I know this is not true, and this will be the biggest test of my life.  To make things even a step more difficult (as if that were possible), I quit smoking at the same time as my pre-op diet started.  OMG -- if I could just have one vice to give up but two...urghghg.  Well, each day is a new beginning.  I put on my nicotine patch, pack my water, propel and slim fast low carb drinks for my meals and go to work.  I focus on work, and come home.  I will begin really walking tomorrow, hopefully I can keep that up too.  

Just some words from the "loosers bench"......I am in for the ride of my life!  Weighing in tomorrow at home for my first look at lbs lost in 7 days post surgery!!

I feel like a million dollars.  Do I have pain, yeah, but it's more muscular at this time that anything else.  I was in the hospital the day of surgery and they decided to keep me overnight due to my mild sleep apnia (sp?).  I slept in my bed last night (right side left side and on the back).  It's tough getting up - feels like i did a billion sit-ups or a charlie-horse in my left side.  Oh well, it's gotten better each day!  I am on my way!!!!!