the band is working....

Lindaloo · 05-18-2004, 10:32 AM

Hi all,

I haven't posted in a while, my family and I are building a new house and moving in a little over a week, so I've been busy...

The last time I posted here I was having a hard time because I hadn't lost much and I was working out like a fool.

I got banded in Nov, didn't get my first fill until Feb. It was a difficult fill, and I felt no difference in restriction. I had my second fill in late March and at that time the dr. said he thought my first fill had leaked out through the puncture site when he injected it. So I got another cc. This time I felt restricted. I went back for another one earlier this month, this time a tiny amount.

Last month I lost seven lbs, and I'm continuing to lose weight steadily now.

I do have a problem with pb'ing but it's because I'm still learning what to eat/what to avoid. I'm learning, though.

I'm still working out, now only 3 to 4 times a week, and I've joined Curves so weights are a part of my routine.

I feel good. I'm so happy the band is working for me. :)

So for anyone out there struggling...just keep with it...be patient.

~c~ · 05-18-2004, 11:06 AM

Good stuff Linda!
Happy moving!Wow, lots goin' on for you, EH!!(haha)
Good advice about the patience thing too,something i totally lack
in ALL aspects of my life!!!I- WANT- IT- NOW!!!

Chantal

sassaay · 05-18-2004, 11:59 AM

Thanks for sharing Linda. I need inspiring stories like yours. I am glad you are doing well and feeling better now.

Take Care,

Lindaloo · 05-19-2004, 11:19 AM

I know...I am impatient too. I did reach a point thinking that this wasn't going to work for me. But I need to work with it, and my body and not force anything. I know the band was best for me, but I can't help but think I'd already be nearly my goal if I'd gotten RNY. But I'm glad I didn't!!!

I'm having a hard time lately getting all my protein in so I'm drinking some protein shakes to try to up the protein.

I'm actually enjoying working out. I'm such an obsessive thing about weight, food... I have a pulled muscle in my shoulder and I am nervous about stopping the weights until it gets better. Like I'll "fall off the wagon" and won't want to get started again.

Patience. It's SO hard to have it!