Well thats me 7 weeks today post bandster and Im having my FIRST fill on Monday , Since my pre op diet & surgery have now lost 38 pounds .
Not super fast but its going in the RIGHT direction and Im happy .
Theres no race , The only goal I have set is : When I turn 40
I want to be STINKING FIT & HEALTHY .
So Ive got 2 years and I know I will do it ...
My loss has slowed down as I have no restriction at present due to loosing internal fat , hence the band slackens and then needs filled .
So everything Ive been doing for the last few weeks was on pure willpower .
Its been tough , its been a challenge and somedays I havent been too clever with food choices .
But I always re-think the following the day and get back on track !
My life has changed some what in this short time , I swim everyday for an hour before work , I walk everyday and I attend a weigh in and aerobic class weekly .
Somedays Im a grouchy cow
but I think thats 'withdrawal' symtoms as well as all the loose estrogen banging about .
Ive been very lucky so far NOT 1 complication ... no vomiting , no bowel probs and my body has accepted the band well .
So all in all Im a happy wls patient .
I dont expect miracles as this isnt a miracle cure , My band is like my mum It Guides me , so after loosing my mum just 18 months ago I gained my band and Im hoping we have as good as relationship as my mum and I had
TT has been priceless to me for info & support pre surgery & post so I would like to Thank u all sincerely for educating me and preparing me for this life changing surgery .
Yes lap band is different surgery But our diets and our heads are pretty much the same
So I still find TT a great source of info & support .
Also Thanks to John & Dr Callery for making TT possible ..
I wish u all luck & success in all u do .
Best wishes
Sara x
UPDATE !!!!!!!!!!! Mon 24.11.08
Received my first fill today , wasnt scared I just relaxed and BINGO !!!!! Jobs a good un
I must say its a very perculiar feeling when they inject the saline into your band , kind of like when u get butterflys in your tummy .
The consultant numbed my port area and was very gentle bless his lil cotton socks
I must say the needle was quite long but I watched everthing , was so surreal watching my band, port and my stomach on a monitor .
I have a small type swedish adjustable lap band that holds 10cc , 6.5cc was injected today and boy can I feel 'RESTRICTION' .....
I was made to drink water after my fill and we watched it go down on the monitor to make sure I wasnt too restricted ...
The consultant was pleased with my weight loss and this fill should accelerate it again woo hoo ...
Liquids for a week , mushies for a week then back to normal foods .
Im excited the balls rolling now with my fills .
So all in all no pain and a very interesting day !!!!!!!!!!!
Best wishes
Sara xxx