I know it has been scientifically documented for many years now that I am abnormal, but sometimes I feel like the weirdest bandster out there. I read the LBT forums, like I know many of you do, and I feel like I can't relate to half the stuff people post on there. First off, I was not scared to have surgery. I can't explain why but the thought that something bad might happen never really even crossed my mind. Yet, daily in the pre-op forum there is someone freaking out and I mean having an all out Xanax panic attack about what might go wrong. I try to be sensitive but I just can't relate to that feeling. Maybe it's because I deeply believe my surgeon is the best or maybe it's because I'm a nurse and I know what to expect. Either way, I was confident that the band would not lead to my early demise.
Then there's this one thread that really makes me question whether I actually even have a band or not (I'm halfway kidding). It's the "You know you're a bandster when..." thread. I have NEVER Pb'd or slimed. I have once right after being filled drank some water quickly and felt it bubble a little. I have once or twice had some uncomfortable chest pain that passes in less than 30 seconds. When I read that someone was vomiting in the bathroom for 4 hours because they took a bite of bread, I think WTF?!?!? Are they too tight? Am I too loose? (haha ladies) I can definitely eat more than 1 cup of food. In fact, this morning I had 2 cups of rice krispies with skim milk for breakfast. It makes me question whether I am not tight enough. I have 7.8cc in my 10 cc AP band. On the one hand, I think maybe if my band was tighter, I could lose quicker. On the other hand, I think look how much I've lost and I've never once had to pray to the porcelain god to get there. I really think there are many band patients out there who either don't follow the band rules or who rely on the band (ie. getting it so tight) to stop them from eating. In my heart of hearts, I think those are the same people who end up with a slip a couple of years down the road. I'm writing this in the hope that those considering the surgery will not think that throwing your food up everyday is the way the band was intended to work. It's not and it's dangerous. Baby your band if you intend to keep it, people! So lets review today's band lesson.
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Abnormal
Now, you can't say I didn't teach you something =p
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Not Your Typical Bandster
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I know exactly what you mean! I think Ive only gotten sick like 4 times since having my band and that was from some chicken that I did not chew very well and it was dry. sometimes I just dont slow down enough! Now there is this girl that had the band that I work with and she basiclly PB's after every meal, I told her that its not healthy and its not how its suppose to be but she still gets sick all the time and wont call Dr. Lord and tell him.
I was never ever afraid of my surgery either! I knew that Dr. Lord was the BEST! and that he was going to take care of me.
OMG! Why won't she call him? She's afraid she'll gain weight? I saw on Obesity Help the girl who had a slip. Dr. Lord had told me before my surgery he had one. On the girl's profile she basically said she was too tight and PB'ing everyday. That's what scares me. I want to keep my band so I know I have to listen to it and sloooow down.
How many cc's do you have in yours now?
I dont know why she wont tell him. She has lost like 106lbs and is about to get her tummy tuck and breast and arm and thigh lift but if she cant eat properly she is not going to heal properly from that either!
I have 6.7ccs in my band right now.
Are you from the P'cola Area, Melly?
I eat more than most, so I can relate there. There is hardly a limit most times...though I am more tight in the AM's.
BTW, your kitties are so sweet!!!
I only have 2ccs in my band and my surgery was July 08. I was only too tight after my hysterectomy in December. In my defense, my gyn called the band surgeon who said it wasn't necessary. Dangit! He was wrong, my belly is sensitive to the band, but I wouldn't get the unfill because I had fresh incisions from the surgery near my port. This led to eating cereal(slider for me) for 2 months. Straightened out and then totaled my car on Valentine's Day and the stress led to another month of being too tight.
My band is perfect for me. I also eat more than a cup of food, but I can eat whole wheat bread(toasted) and pasta. I eat most of what I did pre-banding just about 1/3 of what I used to. I do NOT anticipate getting a fill any time soon. I have seen "too tight bandland" and I have no desire to EVER return.
Bandita: I live in Pensacola but I'm originally from Charlotte, NC. I was an Air Force brat so I've lived everywhere including the Philippines for 5 years. Thank you for your comment regarding my 2 troublemakers. They are naughty but loved!
Crzychr: I know what you mean. My band gets tighter if I'm stressed. I think I've just learned to ride it out and stick to something easier but not necessarily a slider. Like I'll have low fat yogurt, or a string cheese. I eat cereal but I measure it. I don't just pour a bowl like I used to. I hope you're feeling better.
Everyone: I really wrote this thread because it saddens me that so many people think you have to throw your food up daily to lose the weight. In fact, a few months back on LBT some chick posted her before/after pics and a story. She looked great. Everyone was like how did you do it? She said "I keep my band really tight and sometimes I chew up food and then spit it out in a napkin."
Ok that's a classic sign of an eating disorder. Now, I know we all have trouble with foods hence the weight gain but we don't want to go to the other extreme. Sadly, there were a ton of people who commented on her thread and told her how fantastic it was. It made me sad.
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