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tianealperry's Journal
 

Claim My Victory for Tomorrow!!!

As you know in my last entry my day was pretty rough:phanvan But today is a much better day Dreamed I got promoted to a sales manager *IT IS SO in JESUS name AMEN* and in that dream I was thin and very sure of ME!!!!:drum: Started the car after 2 tries it purred like a Caddy *I claim that too*:car: Got my kids & the daycare staff minus 1 some donuts:star: Gave a hanger to a couple that locked keys in the car The same people asked for 4 dollars I gave them 10.00 not much but I obeyed the will of GOD. I felt the presence of GOD hugging me I felt that he was please with me at 6:30 in the morning.:hug: The same time my car stopped in the middle of the road yesterday morning. And it brings tears to my eyes to know just on Wednesday I had no clue how I was gonna get gas for my car. Or have enough bread & peanut butter to fix lunch for my daughter for the rest of the week. But GOD provided and HE is AWESOME. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING MY EVERYTHING EVEN WHEN I DON'T SAY IT OR SHOW IT !!! (I'M THANKFUL) :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: I speak blessings & peace to whom ever reads this. Shout out to My Angel and to DougP and to all the Texas pre-banders!!!
tianealperry

tianealperry

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Teresita's Journal
 

Hello again

Had the echo, woohoo. Wait for results.   Thursday breakfast oatmeal that would not go down, then trail mis lunch chips and oreos lunch dinner hershey bar,taco bell mexi melt, inside of chrunch wrap   Friday breakfast rest of hershey bar, orange juice (sugar high I can type faster) lunch can soup, salad ( lettuce and cheese)   Can someone say period.
Teresita

Teresita

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avilla's Journal
 

Night before

Well, I am due for my follow up in the morning...My ob said to not worry if they didnt call me before then cuz that would mean that nothing was wrong...Well, when I got home from work I had a message to call the nurse for some results...Of course I called back and got a machine and they never called me back so I guess I will find out in the morning..I am hoping that its nothing of course and that they were just not aware of what the dr had told me...Its still driving me crazy not knowing tho...I havent lost anymore weight lately...I have been kinda stress eating, guess its time for my next fill if I am capable of doing that...Usually just the smallest amount of food fills me up to a point of feeling ill and lately have been able to eat more food...So the next fill wont get here soon enough for me!! I am keeping my fingers crossed for my appt in the morning and hope that everything turns out well, right now I am really worried about it tho...Will check back in tomorrow with the outcome of that visit!!:phanvan
avilla

avilla

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chameleon's Lap-Band Journal
 

putzying along.....

Ok, real quick...I lost 2 more lbs aat ww this week for a grand total of 7.4 wooohoooo. I guess its better than nothin. baout 1.9 lbs per week off...hey if I could do that for a year.....yeah whatever. I actually start thinkin of that sometimes....thats what the evil insurance companies want ya to think so that I will abandone the idea of wls in favor of a self paid lifetime of ww memberships that will net me a gain of another 50 lbs by the time I die, and a loss of another 10 grand probably....they figure better hers than ours!! Anyway, I went to my obligatory meeting with the RD at Cleveland Clinic today, and I was my usual 20 minutes late for the appointment...and she was rather annoyed...oh well. So me, the FAT dietician listened to the skinny dietician tell me how to eat, because, obviously THAT must be the problem! So anyway she was nice about it and really not condescending...thank god for her sake! So we talked about nothing for 15 minutes, Cleveland Clinic billed Medical Mutual $200.00 for the visit that they insist upon and I wait til next month to do it all again. OH BY THE WAY....Very interesting finding....I have lost 8 pounds since I was there 5 weeks ago and she did not even acknowledge it...I mean, I know you can't see it on me, but she weighed me and wrote in the new weight right next to the last weight and...not one friggin word like "oh ya lost a little weight, that's great keep up the good work" Nope, nothin no yes, no, go to hell...nada. Here's me thinkin I'm not doin too bad and waiting for that little crumb...how pathetic is that??? AND THEN THE GREAT EPIPHANY CAME TO ME!....I never thought I gave a rats ass about that little bit of praise that I get at ww...but alas...I crave it!!! I never knew it before because I hav never had it...but once you get it, it's like a drug. Anyhow, that is the secret to the success of the ww empire....not the good plan they have (and it is good), not the gadgets and food and stuff...ITS THE NEED THAT MOST ALL OF US HAVE FOR PRAISE, and for comraderie...like we're all in this together...we can beat this thing...I love you, you love me, we're a happy family....(Barney sucks the big one) YES folks...it's all about a giant multi billion dollar industry exploiting our basic need of acceptance and of love. OK...I gotta step down off my pulpit now before someone knocks my ass off.. Love One Another... Nighty Nite D:D
chameleon

chameleon

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tianealperry's Journal
 

MY CAR, MY PHONE, MY STOMACH, MY HAIR

THIS WILL BE A VERY SIMPLE AND QUICK ENTRY FOR ME   MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AT 6:45AM WITH MY KIDS IN TOW:omg:   MY CELL PHONE IS OFF:tired   MY STOMACH IS IN KNOTS BECAUSE OF STRESS:sick   MY HAIR IS BREAKING OFF AT THE EDGES:mullet:   :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :faint:
tianealperry

tianealperry

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sueol's Journal
 

October 26, 2006

I am now on day 8. Felling better and better each day. Showers are easier, bending is ok. Yesterday, my stomach was a little swollen, had trouble sitting straight in a chair. But I am doing ok today. I think it was because I scrubbed my 2 bathrooms and was bending alot. So I think that bothered my stomach. The hunger is getting better. No more gurgling in my belly. Up to 4 protien drinks, 5 oz. of water, 1 sugar free jello, 1 mug of broth per day. That seems to be satisfying me. Monday is my first post-op appt. with Dr. Robinson. Can't wait to see how I am doing officially. Maybe I can start mushies on monday, if not I am scheduled to start on Wednesday. I don't think 2 days would matter much. My incisions are healing. The little pokes hurt more than the big incisions. Wonder why? Well, feeling great. Down about 17 lbs, the last time I weighed myself (from the start of pre-op and post-op).:clap2:
sueol

sueol

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Teresita's Journal
 

Hello

Had a pain in the right side of my chest yesterday from about 3:30-7:00. Then it just felt like pull twinge. It did scare me and was concerned I would have to go to the ER. I layed in bed for an hour or so. I can't find my blood pressure monitor I recently bought. Once the pain went away I started feeling like myself and going up and down the stairs, cleaning up and getting ready for today.   Last night I didn't think I would be able to go to work today but I felt fine when I got up and here I am. I do have an appointment for an echo today. I will call and make another appt with my primary doctor so I can get some blood work done. Ok Done appt for Monday.   I have lovely restriction this morning. I took my meds around 7 and spit for about 15 minutes. Now I have hot oatmeal and that is not going down. I will stop eating now. I have grape juice after the sliming stops and my band opens a little. Also, have trail mix.   Yesterday, I was a slow eating pig. 4 nuggets, 1/2 double cheeseburger 1 bun, insides of a meat burrito. Dinner was greens, bite of baked chicken, scalloped potatoes (which go down very well).
Teresita

Teresita

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carmillejoanita's Journal
 

Insurance Approved!

I went to my seminar on Monday Oct 16 and sent in my paper work on Sat Oct 21. I waited so long to send the paper work so I figured its going to be while before I found out something. Well I was wrong the surgons office called me on Weds Oct 25 and told me the insurance approved my surgery but I first have to go see a pysch doc. So tommorow I get to make my first appointment with the surgeon and then my pysch. Iam so excited. It didnt take them long at all. All I have to do now is make sure the pysch realize that I need this tool to help me get this weight off!!!!!!! :clap2:   Carmille 278 lbs 5'11 Goal lose 50 lbs by summer Total goal 80 lbs or more
carmillejoanita

carmillejoanita

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dancing's Journal
 

3 weeks after the band

:clap2: Wow do I feel great. It's been 3 weeks and I am feeling like a brand new person. I have sooooooooo much energy. I love it. My highest weight was 287 last year. Band Oct 4th and was 272 now 261 and I weigh in 2 days. I only weigh once a week but I feel great. My whole attitude has changed. I walk or do aerobics 45 min a day, drink 40 or more oz water and take my vitamins, WOW do I love this band. I know that I am on a high now and there will be rough roads ahead like my 1/2 piece pizza that made me call in sick to work as I was so ill. I want to thank everyone for there support and if anyone wants to share their stories will me I am eager to hear. Jules:)
dancing

dancing

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moon goddess's Journal
 

I'm with the band!

October 19th....the date that used to mean nothing to me is now going to be significant for the rest of my life! It is the day that I was banded!   I am sure that with each entry I will fill in the blanks of my life and this journey. It's been a long road, lots of weight loss and gain...lots of frustration. I feel now like I have a new lease on life, a new beginning, and I did this for ME!   This week my strength was tested. I had my operation, coordinated the upcoming move from my house to another one, QUIT SMOKING, that was a BIG one, stopped taking the last of my anti-depressants, and was on my period at the same time...and I handled it, and I am doing great! I am SO proud of myself, and I feel like now, I really can do anything!   :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:
moon goddess

moon goddess

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Lois_Horan's Journal
 

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

I had my surgery on Monday, October 2, 2006. My starting weight before the surgery was 282. When I had my first pre-op visit on October 13th I weighed in at 264. I am now 261. My recuperation was very good. I had to stay home that week, which was good because, after all, I did have major surgery and had to rest. Two days after the surgery my abdomen felt like I had done 100 situps at the gym but I only had to take Alleve and by the following weekend I felt much stronger. I had to withdraw from my Italian class because I missed too many classes with pre-op appointments and the recuperation but my health is more important. The best part is that my clothes are now getting looser. My winter coat is too big for me already but I'm waiting a bit before I start buying new clothes. I have to be careful with beef, of course. I was warned about that. I am on mashed food now and Monday night made a small turkey meat loaf with string beans and mashed potatoes. I made five meals out of it and simply put it in the microwave for supper. I love soups so I make low fat higher protein soups and use my immersion blender to smooth them out. However, my stomach this morning is doing a symphony. My nurse said that is a result of the surgery. I'm trying more protein for breakfast. I had eggs twice this week. I would make a protein shake but the weather is cold this week I need something warm. This morning I had 1/2 C low fat broccoli soup and a poached egg for breakfast. Still, my stomach was doing an aria at 10:00 a.m. Oh well, I'll figure something out. This is heaven compared to my health before the surgery. My facial bones are showing once again. I've lost one and a half of my three chins.
Lois_Horan

Lois_Horan

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tianealperry's Journal
 

CREAM OF WHEAT & EGGS WITH SPLENDA!!

HEY I HAPPY I'M ALIVE MY KIDS ARE BLESSED AND WELL I'M BLESSED AND WELL   YES I ATE CREAM OF WHEAT AND EGGS WITH SLPENDA I LOVE THAT!!! I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A SUPER DAY!!   SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO MY NEW :angel: YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE   AND TO DOUGLASP :drum: :note2:   LOVE YA'LL:grouphug:
tianealperry

tianealperry

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Teresita's Journal
 

Hello

I can post today, Good Day Good Day   I am now at 380, I am so thankful that the numbers are still going down even though I have not exercised but those stairs are a workout. I hope to get back to exercising this week because me and my child need it. 350 is so close.   459 - 380 - 375- 350
Teresita

Teresita

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KariK's Journal
 

Holy Moly! -2lbs!

Woooot woooo! Another 2 lbs. down today. Its amazing what exercise does for me. I have never in my life realized the impact a little bit of exercise has on my weight. LOL I know its common practice to say not to weight yourself daily but, my goodness how can I not? lol. The funny thing about me is that I always am encouraged by the scale. If it doesn't move downward or God forbid moves upward im like 'eh no biggie' but if it moved downward im over here doing cartwheels and ready to have a orgasm over it LOL. EXERCISE is key for me.:clap2:  
KariK

KariK

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mejomojogolow's Journal
 

September 24, 2006

I'm a little confused. Gained 2 lbs. since my last journal. Today I weighted 230 which is now 17 lbs. I don't understand why the weight goes up & down. I am trying to eat more food to see if the weight loss gets any better. Its going very slow now. Still trying to decide when to get a fill.   247/230/147
mejomojogolow

mejomojogolow

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DouglasP13's Journal
 

tests....

Well, I had some tests today at the hospital. I had my stress test and pulminary function test. Not bad, but it took forever. I also met with the nutritionist. It sure seems like the day is getting closer. Don't have a date yet, but things are coming along very well. It's been a good day.
DouglasP13

DouglasP13

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wanna be thin's Journal
 

how I feel today

Well, I called my insurance company again today to make sure I wasn't doing all of this for noithing because if they don't approve me I know I can't have it done..... I spoke with a lady in the approval department and we discussed my weight and how many years I have been overweight and the struggles and diet methods I have used and she said I would probably be approved she couldn't say for sure but sounded confindent that I was a good candate..... Majel and I have been walking for 5 weeks now and I had lost around 2 to 3 lbs.... but guess what the scale said they found me back.... the expense will still be more than I have been out on medical exp. but I'm willing to do it..... I'm to the point that I don't care I'm ready to feel good about myself......
wanna be thin

wanna be thin

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tianealperry's Journal
 

A NIGHT OF SADNESS BUT A MORNING OF JOY!!

:cry FOR SOME REASON ALL I COULD DO WAS THINK ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND & MY DAD'S FURNERAL:confused: :phanvan AND I CRIED UNTIL MY PILLOWCASE   WAS SOAKED. I HAD A BAD NIGHT ON OTHER WORDS OF COURSE I THINK   ABOUT THEM ALL THE TIME:rolleyes BUT LAST NITE WAS JUST SO   OVERWHELMING.:cry BUT I WOKE UP HAPPY TO GO TO WORK AND HAPPY   TO BE ALIVE!! IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ME??? OR AM I STILL   GREIVING :cry   I LOVE YOU DADDY AND KARLA
tianealperry

tianealperry

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My journey
 

My first meetings

October 23rd- I had my first appointment w/ my surgeon yesturday. He is great!! I was there for HOURS!!!:faint: I met w/ him, the nurse and the counselor. We answered all my questions and told me what I needed to do in order to get the ball rolling:D . After my meeting w/ him I met with the psychologist and had to take a 567 questions T/F test. :help: We discussed my family and he asked me a few personal questions. I was there for around 2.5 hours. I am waiting to get the appointment for my cardio eval. What is appts are set: 10/25- Support group mtg 11/6- Ultrasound and scope 11/15- Bone Screening 11/16- Psychological Patient Workshop
ysuknow

ysuknow

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My Journey
 

10-24-06 Oh dear

What a week so far...I am exhausted...emotionally mostly. I am going out with my boyfriend tonight and I am really looking forward to it! He recently started going to HVAC school and I dont see him too often now.
Veggestyle

Veggestyle

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KariK's Journal
 

Back on track and exercising again!!

Yep second day in a row, did the treadmil!! Yayyyy! Nothing makes me feel better than exercise. Honestly I can be losing pounds but if I don't feel like im toning myself I just feel flabby. My toe is doing fine. It hasn't gotten any worse so Im going to keep on doing it. :clap2:
KariK

KariK

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Joy Joy's Journal
 

last minute test

the dr wants me to have a sleep study because I have not been tested for sleep apnea, and they need more blood and pee, not sure why but its probably for a good reason.
Joy Joy

Joy Joy

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