Okay. This is a quick update on the drama with my band.
Pouch Test Days 1&2
The pouch test is going well. The first day was crazy hard for both Brandi and I. It was all mental. It did help me realize that I graze when I'm bored. While at work yesterday I was dying to eat or chew something. I actually walked over to the vending machine and stared at it for like 10 minutes. I mean I really wanted those damn corn chips. However, I kept remember what Read said..."Get the fuck over it." So that is what I did.
I came home from work and made a protein shake...I added peanut butter. Gosh it makes it so yummy. I enjoyed a total of 3 protein shakes yesterday.
Day one was a success with no cheating. Yeah me!!
Day two. Well day 2 is today. Let's just say...not much fluid went in...read below to see why.
Flouro, no fill, unfill
After my last appointment on June 21st where I didn't receive a fill, I made this appointment, because the PA believed I was dilated or some crap. So I go in. A different PA says we are doing fluoro today because you have 7.3 cc in your 10 cc band and you aren't losing enough weight. (Totally pissed me off people...on their scale I have lost 34 lbs. since my procedure). I have flouro...drink that crap. The liquid goes through like there is no fluid in my band at all. Yup...it was flowing like the Colorado River. So she says...well everything looks great. I guess you are just going to be one of those people who need more fluid in your band to effectively lose. I want to slap her at this point...seriously.
Then I remember how fast the fluid goes through so I ask them to measure the fluid in my band. She says well if we do that then put it back in your band is going to be really tight. So I'm like whatever. I want to make sure the damn fluid is in there. Especially since you are comparing my weight loss to that of others. Let's make sure it's there.
They measure. The fluid is there. Then the X-ray tech ask if she is going to add any fluid. She says no...because she is concerned about putting the 7.3 cc back into the band. I'm just ready for the damn day to end...because I'm still harping on them saying my weight loss sucks.
She puts the fluid back in. I go to the lobby and drink water. I know right away...this is not going to work. The minute I take a sip I feel it coming back up. So I start to spit. Then I wait...and try again. I literally have to go back to the rest room to spit...like non stop. So I try to drink again. I get excruciating pain in my back. Oh hell no...I don't do pain. So I tell one of the assistants they are going to have to remove some of the the fluid.
I go back in and wait darn near 20 minutes. Then the PA from the June appointment comes in and starts talking crazy. Like oh no...that was not a smart move. I'm going to have to take at least 2 ccs out. Especially if you are retching. I'm like I'm not retching...I'm spiting. That is it. So she takes out 1.1 cc. I still have some issues with spitting but it gets better. I leave and I'm all good.
However, the rest of the morning I can't stop spitting. The spitting didn't actually stop until around noon. I had this appointment at 7:30 am.
Luckily I'm fine. I have been able to take fluid and I had some delicious Wonton soup for dinner, 2 protein shakes and water.
I'm very unhappy with True Results Austin. I don't feel they care. At any rate. I go back in 3 weeks to get a fill and fluoro again. Idiots!!
Exercise & Challenge
I didn't exercise yesterday. I wanted to chew. LOL Today I did a 2.3 mile walk. I feel good about it. Tomorrow is Zumba. The Tits to the Pavement B-day challenge ends on Monday. I will weigh in on Sunday and post my results.
I feel like I missed so much in being off line all day.
18 comments:
Wow, that sounds like hell. I hope everything is alright. It is a nightmare to be too tight or too loose... we are all in search of that green zone sweet spot... and it's hard to find. You'll get there...
Oh jeez, that must have been terrible! Hope you are doing a bit better in the morning.
It's maddening to never know how your band is going to behave, isn't it? Glad the pouch test is going well!
EEK. BUT, I'm glad your Drs. see that your "green zone" is different from others.
Kinda makes me nervous for my fill Monday!!
wow!! What an ordeal.
Oh man! What a clutereff! I hope you're at a better fill level now. We have a True Results here too but after meeting with them a couple times, I got the feeling I was just a number so we went with someone else. SO sorry you're dealing with idiots. It's hard enough not to compare ourselves to other people's progress but to have your doc's office do it is just so discouraging. You're doing great! You know that so to hell with what they say. Keep up the good work with the exercise!
That's awful...I'm glad you stuck around to make sure you could get some fluid down and that you have no problem being an advocate for yourself. So many people have trouble speaking up when talking to healthcare professionals. Hopefully, you are feeling better today.
Isn't that weird?? Your fluid went through with no problem, then they took it out and it must have redistributed if they actually had to unfill a bit. Must be what happened from my 1st to 2nd fill. Somehow everything is going right through again! : )
Glad to hear your pouch test is going well dear and cannot wait to see the results of your challenge.
I think the pwoplw that work at the doctor's offices should need to take a bedside manner test. Good for you for questioning them. Don't you let it get you down. YOu are doing great. No person is the same.
Uhhh, i'm so sorry you're struggling babe! i wish I could be there to give you a big ol' hug.
Hang in there. Keep your head up. And move on. Read is right, about more than just food. It'll get better soon...I promise!
Now, I am scared to ever let them take it all out and put it back in!
Oh girl - I feel for you! Please make sure that if you are still too tight in a day or 2 that you will go back and have a little more taken out! It's not worth it to be too tight!!!
Oh yuck, that does not sound fun at all. I hope that it settles down for you so you don't have to go in to get more taken out. People are nutso!
What a B, basically saying you haven't lost enough weight! Who does she think she is?
Ugh. I want to slap her, too.
Glad you're able to keep some stuff down, I can't even imagine getting all 7.3 cc's taken out and being put back at once!
So glad you are able to drink again. Being too tight is not fun. I too have been told about the take it all out and put back in can cause problems. You just showed me to not try that. Glad you got some exercise in though.
I'm curious, what True Results do you go to? I go to the one off Parmer Lane. I wonder if its the same ladies. Because I remember when first starting the one that did the xray's was really nice, understanding, etc. Then slowly over time she was just rude. And refused to give me a fill the last time making me feel like I didn't know anything. I swear each time I left crying and I'm not a cryer.
I have been missing in action so long!! Dang on this post. I want a fluro, but my stupid doctor probably won't agree to one.
I am soooo going to have to add peanut butter to my protein shakes now! Thanks for that suggestion. Please let me know how you are making your shakes.
That is soooo frustrating! I'm sorry! :(
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