AIGB still has support meetings on the 2nd Monday at SSCFW at 6:30pm, as always. You can also view the support group calendar at www.lapbandsupportgroups.com I will check to make sure that you are on the mailing list to receive reminders of the meetings and topics. Also have you checked out the My True Results forum on www.trueresults.com ? If you go to the main page, there is a link in the upper right corner that says forum. It is a message board, and a social network of banded people just like yourself. Please check it out!
I am not certain, but I don't think you would have to "infiltrate" Dr. Snow's support group. I can check to see if they welcome patients banded by other AIGB surgeons.
To help you get back on track, can you schedule an Aftercare appointment to help you evaluate whether or not you need an adjustment to your band? Making sure that your "tool" is working properly would be a great first step to helping you get back on the bandwagon. As for the other adjustments needed, make small ones every day. You don't have to crazy nuts all at once, just by starting with cutting back on the sugar in your coffee can make a difference. Review the basics and make sure you are working within those guidelines, eating your protein, drinking your water, getting some exercise to help you get back on track. Review your calorie intake and nutritional needs. Are you getting what you need?
I was able to quit smoking for two months, using Chantix. However, when we did my yearly EGD, they found two tiny ulcers that I believe caused them, so I stopped taking it and of course started smoking again. I know I shouldn't but I do. So I sympathize with you there.
It can be tough to get yourself back in the groove of losing. Just take it slow, one day at a time, one little step at a time. Steady forward progress is better than no progress at all, and before you know it, the losing speeds up.
Thanks for posting and letting us help you for a change. You have always been the one that steps up to help others, glad we can be here for you!
MJ
----- Original Message ---- From: Sandy <sandytally@...> To: lapbandrapband@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 5:25:02 PM Subject: [lapbandrapband] Floundering!
This used to be such a wonderful posting board and I wish I knew what has happened. I miss hearing how everyone was doing and getting advice from those who have gone before me. To the best of my knowledge even the AIGB monthly meetings are no more. I'm going to toss this out and if it goes without any response I guess I'll delete this group from my computer and try to find something else.
I had my surgery over a year ago and have only lost 45 pounds. Right now I am putting weight back on because I have reverted to old habits and don't know what to do. Rather I do know what to do, but don't seem to have the drive to get there. I started back smoking thinking that would keep me from eating, but that was exchanging one bad habit for another. I've been trying to quit again and am back scouring for food. I keep thinking about how much money I spent for this surgery and it makes me sick that I am
shooting myself in the foot.
I don't know how many fills I've had, but probably 5. I don't know if I need another one even though I don't have to take small bites & chew, chew, chew. Some things seem to fill me up quickly while other things I can eat more of. I wonder if I have stretched out my pouch. I wonder why I seem to be floundering. It's not that I don't know what to do and yet I don't know what to do!
I think I will try to "infiltrate" Dr Snow's after care group and see if I can't get back on track. God knows I need to do something. If anyone has had the same problem and are willing to post, I would really appreciate it.
This used to be such a wonderful posting board and I wish I knew what has happened. I miss hearing how everyone was doing and getting advice from those who...
Hi Sandy, It's Meghan :~) Thank you so much for posting. I am in the exact same boat. I lost 50 pounds and have done nothing but gain back the last 3-4...
Oh! Meghan...How good to hear from you! I'm sorry you're having the same issue. I sometimes wonder if having gotten to the 45-50 pound loss and then just...
Sandy, let me know, and I will be there!!! Mom will probably go to. I guess making an appointment with Dr. Marsden would be a pretty good idea too. He did...
I remember Marsden saying something about diet pills, but you have a tendency to think after this surgery you ought to be "wonder woman". So I, too, am going...
Hi Sandy, I feel your pain. I had both surgeries, the gastric bypass performed by Dr. Lawernece Barzume, in 2000 and then the lap band in 2007. Dr. Marsden...
Thanks for your input! I haven't seen Dr Marsden since my post-op amd it's my fault for not having gone back. I intend to make an appointment tomorrow and...
I would like to find a group to go too as well. Does anyone know of any around the plano richardson area Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ... From: SANDY...
They used to have one at the sugical center in Richardson. It was hosted by the AIGB folks. So I don't know if it's still going on. Who did your surgery? I...
Thanks dr felps did my surgery ant the end of september. I was 600 lbs and I have lost 140 to date. Iam very happy for my loss but I'm doing it the wrong way....
It sounds like you have done great in spite of what you say. I know how you feel in regards to still eating the same things. I mistakenly thought that I...
Hi Sandy! Do you really have to pay $150 for a fill? I was a cash pay patient but when I changed jobs, my insurance will now pay for my fills. SANDY TALLY...
My insurance wouldn't even consider payment for the original surgery even though I have had a lot of health issues and orthopedic surgeries that developed in...
The diet pills are just something extra for the boost. I understand your point Megan, I am also a single mom and my daughter wants it right then and there...
Melissa, I am so glad I decided to try this one more time. The response has been great and I have re-connected with two really great "friends" from previous...
Ive held support groups for two other people besides myself and its ALWAYS worth it when we can come together and help one another. Last month, 6 people from...
The True Results Dallas meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at Surgery Center of Richardson. For more info: www.lapbandsupportgroups.com...
Hey Sandy, I don't know if you remember me but I am another who got hooked on your pot roast. True Results quit sending me reminders of meetings but I have...
Hi! Kay...Of course I remember you and how glad I am to hear from you! I would love to hear about Dr Snow's group. I may want to do the AIGB meeting as well...
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