lucynut817
I have been overweight all my life. I was able to diet, loose some, and then gain back what i lost plus more. I was approved for rny in 2003. All i had left was to schedule and I backed out. I have lots of comorbidities, HTN, Tachycardia, Coranary Artery Spasms, hypercholsteremia. And all the other aches that come from carrying too much weght. I went to Dr. Bovard on Jan 24. On Jan 25th I started his books "eating for life" by bill phillips. I had to have cardiac clearance, which brought me to abnormal stress test and a cardiac cath.(No blockages, but found out I am allergic to dye). I am currently scheduled for surgery 2-28-07. I am excited and scared at the same time. I have a wonderful support group in my family and my co-workers. And I am so glad to have found this board. just can't wait my turn to get on the lossing side
marcia
march 9, 2007: first post op appt today. he said i was doing great. I must say the first 3 days of surgery really sucked. My incisions are healing well. I was 318 on day of consult, 303 on pre op consult(2-21) and today (drum roll) 287. I was pleased and so was dr. bovard. he is awesome. i have been on clear liquid and full liquid and today he wants me to upgrade to mushie. i hope I am ready for this. I am really nervous.
April 15, 2007
Post op diet progressed fine. I can hardly believe that it wasn't really that hard. I had my first fill on April 5th. Iwas nervous. I had 6cc put in at surgery (vg band) and he gave me 1cc. It didn't hurt. I have made out great. I am now down 43 pounds. I go back may 4th. I cant wait to see what happens next. I feel like my restriction is pretty good right now.
May 31, 2007
I see i forgot to post on may 4th i was down to 267.. things whent great today i went and we couldn't really decide if i needed another fill. I got a small one. I am up to 8cc or so in the vg band. I have lost 10+ pounds each month since feb 28th. He has been pleased. and so am I. i am now down to 256 I only take 3 pills now along with the calcium and multi vit. things are good. I don't eat corn on the cob and beef is really hard to chew. My husband does make prime rib on the grill and that goes nicely. no episodes of vomitting, heartburn or sliming. I still keep my fingers crossed. I have a great doctor. I would recomend Dr. Bovard to everyone.
July 2, 2007
went back today and i did not get a fill. The first time since the surgery that i did not get one. I had lost 17 pounds since may 31st. I am glad that i have done well, but i am scared about not getting a fill. Dr. Bovard said i was giving the band too much credit. That i was really working the band. We will see how the weight loss is when i go back on July 30th. no P-Bing or any problems. I am now down to 239
July 30, 2007
I went back today. I lost another 12 pounds. I am down to 226. I was afraid i would not get another fill. but he gave me 1/2 cc. He told me to quit giving the band so much credit. He said i had worked very hard and to give myself the credit. He is absolutely fantastic. I am now able to put on my daughters size 18 black dress pants. i don't think she was too happy, but boy she doesn't know how happy it made me. especially because i started out in size 28 and 5x. I am five months out as of july 28. If this all blows up in my face tomorrow, i would still be glad i did it. 92 pounds gone in 5 months. I still can't believe it.
september 7,
had appt on aug 30. six months out on aug 28th. wt 212. finally made it past 100 pounds down. now down 106 pounds. my doc has left the practice and i am not very happy about that. his replacement was very nice though. i still do hope my doc stays local and goes out on his own. just a couple of dehydration problems that i cant really blame on the band. i just get so busy and work too much and forget to take care of myself. how strange does that sound.. forgetting to eat.... who would have thought.
