Fills and Unfills

I thought I could post my fill and unfill Log:
REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT!!!!!
There is not a single bander out there that will have the same issues with their band as the other banders! Each person is unique with their own band.....
My fills and unfills will not be the same as anyone because EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT... I just wanted to give an idea of what I have gone through and what someone else might.
I have had several unfills, but Most of the banders I have talked to have never had an unfill! That's what I mean by everyone is different!

Band Filled in Surgery- +5cc (most do not get filled during surgery)
First fill 6-16-08 +2.5cc
unfill 6-17-08 -0.75
fill 6-30-08 +0.3
unfill 7-09-08 -0.4
unfill 7-15-08 -0.8
unfill 8-18-08 -3.00
fill 9-?-09 +1.5
fill 11-5-08 +0.1
unfil 11-14-08 -0.2
unfill 11-24-08 -0.6
fill 1-30-09 +3.00
unfill 4-24-09 -0.6
unfill 7-12-09 -0.5
unfill 9-14-09 -0.8

*Dont be scared, most banders do not go in this much for fills and unfills... Once you learn your band you will know...

BLOG buddy Questions

One of my Blog Buddies, posted these questions.. I can't respond to her post and its making me mad! So I will just answer them on my own post and that way everyone on my blog can have the questions answered as well, they are very good questions to ask about the band... here is goes!

For you KRISTEN~
Questions:1. Did any of you experience hair loss after your surgery? (This is something I am really freaked out about. I heard it doesn't happen often but in some cases it does.)
I don't think I would say I had hair loss, but I can say my hair seemed thinner….. Now that I know protein is important my hair seems better!
2. How many days do you think I should take off of work after my surgery? Or lets put it this way, how many days did you take off of work? (I work in retail so I am constantly on my feet f.y.i.)
I had my surgery on a Thursday, I took off 7 days.. (including the weekend) I could have gone back in 4-5 days. Its nice to take the extra time!

3. From post-surgery liquid diets, the actual surgery or anything else, what was your least favorite part of your whole lap band experience?
I had to do the pre-op diet, 2 week full liquid! That SUCKED. I did not like the liquid diet afterwards either; I had to do full liquid for the first 5 days after surgery. I loved the mashed potatoes stage!

4. For those of you who were fortunate enough to have insurance pay, how long did it take for you to get your approved letter?
I had my appointment on January 24, was approved by January 28 ( NOT THE USSUAL CASE!) I have noticed that most of my friends have taken 4-6 weeks

5. This is random, but do any of you have Independence Blue Cross? Just curious because that is what I have :)
I have Blue Cross Blue Shield (federal)

6. How long have you had the band and how many pounds have you lost thus far?
I was banded 5-8-08.. I have lost 100-110.. Depends on the day.. I have been bouncing between 145-155

7. Did you have any issues with throwing up after surgery? I am a little scared about this.
I can say with the band you will learn that throwing up can be a normal thing.. I was one that hated to throw up!!! Now It does not faze me! I am not saying that you need to do it on a daily basis, but until you get use to the band and CHEW CHEW CHEW CHEW CHEW and take SMALL bites you will get stuff stuck! And when it gets stuck, you might have to throw it up! I am not talking about becoming anorexic but you will have an occasional vomit… Not a massive vomit episode but a minor gag…. Does this make sense?

8. How soon after surgery did you get your first fill?
My doctor will not do the first fill until 6 weeks from the surgery date

9. How long do you have to wait after surgery before you can start working out?
I started walking the first week! IT helped get the gas out of my system.. I am the worst about working out! Its been over a year and I hardly ever work out.. OOOOPPPPSSSS

10. How long after surgery before you felt comfortable enough to drive?
I was tired the first couple of days, I just slept. But you could drive by day 3 or so,,

FEELING MUCH BETTER

I am feeling sooo much better!

I had a taco last night and I thought I was in heaven!

I think the unfil was much needed.. Hope I don't need a fill in a few days! I will just watch what I eat and try to stay away from junk.. Even though the store here at work has put the Halloween candy out for sale already! YUMMY! I bought a bag of Twizzlers!

I am so excited, I am going to Minnesota for the USMTS races.. CAN'T wait! I need a vacation very badly!

I better get back to work.. just wanted to update ya'all

Unfill

I went in today and got 0.8 taken out!!! Let me tell you, I felt instant releif!! Shew!!!!!!! I'm doing liqueds for a day or so. I'll keep ya updated!

Not having a good day.....
Ok.. Wednesday night I got a severe severe sever Headach! I started vomiting Thursday because of the pain from my head, or at lease thats what I thought... well It kept going on through friday.. So I am thinking I had a stomach virus.... Well as we all know with lap-band excessive vomiting leads to swelling of the upper GI, which does what???????? MAKES THE BAND TIGHT!!! So saturday and Sunday I could not keep anything down, and I mean anything! I kept telling myself, its not the band its not the band.. I have come to a conclusion today, my band is way way way too tight! I NEED AND UNFILL! I am going in today at 2!!! I have never been this excited to get an unfil!! I cant wait to even have soup! I decided when I step on the scale today and it said 142.5... IT's TIME TO GAIN SOME Weight.. I look like shit! My eyes are black! I never ever thought I would say "im too thin" and I can say that today!!! YIPPIE! I know as soon as I start eating and drinking again I will go back to 150.. thats where I want to be!

I will update after my appointment!
tootles!

NEED WATER

I NEED TO DRINK WATER!

News

I heard some news. The commercial should be done by next week!! As soon as I hear when and where it will be, I'll let you all know!!

I really need to be a blogger

Ok.. I admit I am a blog stalker!!!! I have like 3 or 4 blogs that I read all the time at work when I am bored!!!!

As you all may know.. When I was looking into lap-band I started reading all these Blogs of patients who have already had it done.. IT WAS A HUGE SUPPORT TO ME!! So that is why I started one of my own, so I could be a support to others..

I am not sure if I am stalked or not, but hey at least I can help someone!!!

I know I am bad Blogger...... I read others blogs and they write every darn day! Maybe I should do that, instead of bitching to people at work, maybe bitching on here will help!!!!

Ok, So here it goes I am going to start writing each and every day.. LOL YEAH RIGHT!!!

So how is everyone? Anyone Reading this?

BTW, still have not heard from anyone about the commercial yet...................................I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW! I want to see my beautiful face on TV.. hehe.. not really!

So I have been going to Lakeside on Friday nights to watch Dirt Racing... LOTS OF FUN!

Hmmm What else can I say.. Oh yeah, I absolutely HATE this weather.. Flippin September and its a freezing 55 degrees outside...?... WTF? GRRRR!

ok ok.. I better get back to work.. maybe i will feel like writing later:

UPCOMING EVENTS IN MY LIFE:
Bike Blues and BBQ! I get to take a bike trip with my dad and some friends to this fun event! I hope I get my bike ready.. I need to check a few things and make sure its ready to go! Maybe I can bum a ride from someone...

Tootle for now! talk to you all Laters!