So yea I could not even drink any water yesterday and had the worst heartburn you could EVER imagine. So I called the doc and left work a little early yesterday to get an unfill. I got .3 of the .4 taken out to start and then drank some water to see how it felt.
The water was definitely going through but I could feel it laboring. I personally think it was because my stomach was so irritated from the day’s events and the trauma of being practically closed shut. However, I decided and so did the doc to take out the other .1cc because I didn’t want to chance not being able to eat. So I am back at 7.8cc’s like I was before this fill/unfill craziness. Am I the only one who has this crazy stuff happen with fills? I’m nuts.
I think I learned a lesson here. Instead of getting a fill to “fix” my tiny plateau perhaps I need to evaluate what I have been eating and how much I have been working out. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this band is a tool and only one leg of the tripod. So what it comes down to is that life has been hectic and I have not been working out or really paying attention to my food intake. So as of today I am logging hard core again, especially for the next month. I AM GOING TO LOOSE 10LBS before my cruise.
Originally my goal was 150lbs for the cruise….then I realized that was impossible so I reevaluated and changed it to 156lbs which is my next short term goal to hit….and now that is 13lbs in 1 month. That is possible I imagine but I’m not sure how possible for me. So although I would be happy if I hit the 156lbs by the cruise right now I am aiming for 159lbs. When I was 16yrs and went on Weight Watchers I got down to 159lbs which is the smallest I’ve ever been in my adult body so to get back there by the cruise would make me the happiest gal in the world! =)
6 comments:
I have the same issue you do. It's never just right. That's why I haven't had one in over a year.
I hope you are feeling better soon and can eat and drink normally again. Being too tight is horrid.
Take good care!
I hope you reach your 159 goal!
UNFILL = RELIEF!
Thanks for sharing your story - as I've mentioned, I'm only 3 weeks post op so I haven't had any fills yet. This is interesting to me to understand what others are going through. By the way - you are going to LOVE cruising. It can be as fun or relaxing as you want it to be, there are often shows or activities or events going on, or you could just lay by the pool with a book and enjoy the relaxation. Enjoy!
Fills are a tricky business. It gets frustrating when you feel like you don't have enough restriction, but being too full REALLY puts it in to perspective. Good luck on your challenge!!
Here's hoping you reach that cruise goal shortly! Good luck! :)
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