By: Gloria Samuels, From gloriasbandedliving.com

My lap band has been pretty loose for some time now - in the yellow zone, even before my recent unfill.  It's been hard and I've had some weight gain - not enough to concern my doctors since my health is great, but more than enough to concern me.  That's especially hard for someone like me who always wants to be the “A” student, who mentors others and wants to be the perfect role model.  Well, note to self.  Role models aren't perfect!

I hope this fill will put me firmly back in the green zone, the place where maintaining my weight is relatively easy when I work my tool.

Today I went for a fill to try to get back into the green zone; the place where maintaining my weight is so much easier.  As I sat in the waiting room, I found myself texting Sandi this message “waiting for fill.  Nervous and excited.  Why do I feel like a newbie right now?”  Her answer to me, knowing me as well as she does, was “because you HOPE...”

As usual, Sandi was spot on.  I hope this fill will put me firmly back in the green zone, the place where maintaining my weight is relatively easy when I work my tool and follow the lessons I teach others about how to use this tool.  So now I wait to see how this fill works out for me, just like someone newly banded.

A bit of background for those of you who haven't been following my blog regularly - I moved to the east coast three years ago, away from the comfort of my surgical practice, the surgeon, Dr. Billy, who I've come to know and trust.  Since I travel, I've been able to see him periodically, but now that I am traveling less frequently to the west coast, I've had to finally find a practice close to home - or at least not 4000 miles away (LOL).  After asking around, I've found a surgeon, with a practice focused on patient success and aftercare, a doctor who I have a lot of confidence in to help me on my continued journey.  Even at 5 years out, I am reminded that this is a lifelong journey.  So this morning I had my second fill with my new surgeon, here in MA.  I am excited and nervous and hopeful that I will be back in the green zone!

So the waiting begins.  Just like when I was newly banded.  It will take a few days, maybe a week or more for me to be able to assess where I am.  The difference for me I guess is that I know what the green zone feels like.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

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