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goal_will_be_met's Blog
 

Ouch!

I went in for a fill today and normally it doesn't bother me getting the fill but today when I got that needle poke it hurt bad and then I bled like crazy! This isn't normal and like I said for a person that is terrifed of needles fills don't bother me so not sure what happen there. The reason I went in for a fill was I was to tight then I had fluid removed was doing great then I got a piece of food stuck and puked it up. In turn caused me to swell where drinking water caused me to gurgle and burp every time I took a drink. So they removed some fluid Now I am not feeling well not related to the fill but getting in a hurry I drank to big a gulp and ugh that didn't feel to great going down.   Why is it that when we go on a liquid diet for the day of and after is when I want normal foods that I wouldn't eat anyway. ICK makes no sense...oh well guess I am just gonna sit here in misery hoping that its just allergies and not really anything else...hope everyone else is doing good
goal_will_be_met

goal_will_be_met

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WeightWatchMe's Blog
 

Frustation

I am only 2 weeks post-surgery...and already I have gained back 4 pounds...I am so emotional right now I don't know what to do...I can't understand not eating anything but gaining weight...I am just so frustated...I know I sound like a big baby...but everytime I think about gaining the weight back I tear up...just wanted to vent...sorry guys
WeightWatchMe

WeightWatchMe

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ICandothis' Blog
 

No More Lies For Me

We get fat because we eat too much! For some of us we have become the masters of our excuses. I have spent years and years coming up with whatever excuse I could possibly come up with for well in truth every aspect of my fat life.   No we can't go because I am tired, When in reality it has been because I didn't think I would fit in the chairs. I didn't know if I would be watched, judged, ridiculed.   I even used being fat as an excuse to eat more. "Well I am already so fat losing weight will be impossible I might as well enjoy."   Heck I even used it as an excuse for my "last meals" before getting ready for surgery   The truth is at the end of the day that you and I are fat because we eat too much. We eat more than our bodies require and now the body has gotten so good at storage that when we stop eating for a period of time or we start eating right and doing portion control our bodies start screaming in fear, and so does our minds!   Now that I am going to have WLS I read so much about how things are going to change once the weight is gone. Single people believe it is their cure for the single blues. Tired people believe it is the cure for the fatigue and after surgery they will become exercise junkies. Others think that it will cure everything wrong in their worlds and for some of it everyone is right. But not all of it. Not even half of what is wrong with us will be cured with the weight loss!   I have decided it is time to stop lying to myself and others. It is time to face the hardest part of this weight loss journey!   Our emotions! If we do not deal with those pesky get in the way little things then failure is not only eminent but it is also a guarantee.   The only way our surgery's are going to work for a lifetime is if at the same time we are adding our protein and adding walking we deal with what got us here in the first place....     We are fat because we eat too much. We eat too much because we are hiding, fighting, struggling, beating up, sabotaging, struggling,and not knowing how to deal with our emotions.   Everyone has emotional issues. Even skinny people. Everyone deals with their emotional baggage differently. The pains, struggles and hurts. If you are overweight you deal with your emotions with food. Say what you want, claim it isn't so but sooner or later you are going to need to look in the mirror and get honest.   Weight loss is more than eating right. It is no longer eating our emotions...   So do yourself a favour today... write out everything that effects you emotionally....everything.....because that is what you need to work on while losing this weight...     We are all in this together....and together we need to help each other get past the emotional side too!       good luck on your weight loss!!!!   Kjarlune
ICandothis

ICandothis

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sexymomma001's Blog
 

Guys Don't Hate Me......

BUT ........I want to be thin (size 10 or 12) already! ***I know a size 14 is not bad **** but its been 7 months !!!!! I thought that I would be sexy by now, but im not! Its summer and I want to wear.....(stuff) I want to go to the pool with my hubby and kids, and I dont want others to see old "Thunder Thighs" comin. For those who have seen the movie "Norbit" I feel like her at the swim park!   My mom and a few people say they see a diffrence, but of course I cant .... What is wrong with me????? I know its a tool, not a magic fix...BUT COME ON!   My BMI was high, but I guess I just carried it well for being 5'5 and 220 lbs. I noticed that for those people who were larger to start lost a whole lot more weight faster than me.   Is it because i was a little smaller than them?   Then my hair was thinning, Im taking biotin now so Im startin to notice a diffrence now in my nails and hair ....... oh well Im done complaining now.
sexymomma001

sexymomma001

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joiful noise
 

Pre-Op Liquid Diet

Day 2 of liquid diet. Ugh! Need I say more? Sticking with it though. Using this time to try out all different types of protein drinks. Yesterday (day 1) I was able to get all my protein in from an herbalife shake (34 g) in the a.m. and an Isopure grape frost drink (40g). The Isopure is not so great but I knew I needed the protein. It seemed to leave a film on my teeth and lips. gag Today I am trying Icy Orange in the isopure over ice. I read that its much easier to take that way and they were right! For dinner last night, I had a can of tomato soup with taco seasoning in it and it was fine. One mistake I made yesterday though was drinking chicken broth. It was a powder I mixed and I found out today that it has 1100 mg of sodium!!!! For one 8 oz serving. Yikes!!! Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
joiful

joiful

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Vinnysgirl63's Blog
 

"92" Last Meals

My story is a pretty simple one that you have heard 1,000 times before.   I am a 48yr old woman, who in the past, has tried all the diets out there... WW.. JC.. Form-u-3... LA Weightloss... and of course the fad diets you see in the paper or in the magazine Womens World... and NOTHING...NOTHING worked!!! Oh sure, I would lose 20/30 maybe even 40 pounds.. and a life event would happen.. death in the family, picnic for a birthday, vacation.. and BOOM... right back to square one.. oh sure I didnt eat it all back on overnight, and I would have that conversation with myself that would usually end in the food winning... UGHHHHH...,   October 5, 2012 I decided to have the LapBand surgery, picked my surgeon, went for all the appointments and my surgery date was set for Jan 11, 2012 ... so... the 92 meals... I was not on any preop diet for my procedure... I weighed in at 262.2 initally, and then I ate... I ate .. and I ate... I got to the point where the food was running the show.. but knowing that I was going to be battling this after the surgery.. I continued to lose the fight against the food and I balooned up to 281.8 before the surgery... My doctor was very upset with me to say the least.. but in my mind it was like I was saying goodbye.. goodbye to the fast food.. goodbye to the prepackaged crap.. good bye to the late night dining... and to this date (7/10/12) It has all been gone. I am happy to report as of my last doc visit I have lost 69 pounds.. I could not be more pleased... I am at 5cc on the band that holds 12cc... my biggest battle now is eating slow enough or small enough bites... but I am working on it...   Life is better now.. although I am still not too sure about the "new" me that is developing.. but that will come along.. I have more energy, however my knees are out of whack.. so that is the next thing to get fixed.. and when that is done.. watch out!! lol   Thanks for taking the time to read my blog.. size 24 to a size 16 as of today... hope size 14 feels as good....   Huggggsssss!!!   Cindy
Vinnysgirl63

Vinnysgirl63

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GiGi's Plication Surgery Blog
 

Gastric Plication Journey By Gg

Well I have been trying to blog but my blogs have been disappearing for some reason. I submitted a message to the technical folks and they said it is all fixed now. For an introduction you can read my profile but in summary I am a 47 year old overweight woman. I weighed in at 295 at the Doctors office and now I weigh 279.5 from being on the pre-op diet. I have always been able to make the pounds go away but they always return and usually with a few bonus pounds. I am 5’8” tall and large boned. You might ask why I am electing this surgery and the reason for me is that I want to be around for a while. I have had some really bad problems with my right knee (I had surgery to cut off the meniscus about 2 years ago due to a fall) and also swelling and pooling in my lower legs. The later problem is new and not one that I am fond of. It is painful and prevents me from doing the things I love. Like hiking, walking, touring etc… I am not ready to become an invalid just yet. I have been on every diet in the spectrum…. Seriously every diet I am sure I have tried it. I am constantly hungry and never have the feeling of being full so keeping weight off is difficult. I love food. It is my pal. It is my buddy. I love to cook. I love to try new things. I love the comfort of food. I eat when bored to help me stay awake. I eat portions much too large. I have had a long and happy affair with my food. I had a revelation while being on this pre-op diet… I am not tired any more. I used to sit at my desk and barely be able to keep my eyes open now I am wide awake and I sleep like a baby! The pre-op diet is 3-5 protein shakes a day and maybe a broth soup here and there. I have not cheated at all and don’t plan on it. I want to succeed. Best moment on pre Op? When I made iced tea sweetened with splenda with a fresh lemon slice squeezed in. I don’t know if I have ever tasted something so good. That was about 5 days into the diet and I had not had tea at all. It was a hot day. I had taken the dogs to the park I was so thirsty… I know the plication surgery is not magic and I am not suddenly going to shed pound after pound. It is going to be a way for me to loose the weight and not gain it back due to the restriction. I joined a weight loss site called myfitnesspal.com and I LOVE IT. So easy to use and so fast. It is the other tool I am going to use to count my calories after the surgery. I live with my Husband and two teenage girls. One is 17 the other is 14. I will still cook but it is going to be much healthier. I am the most fortunate person in the world in that my Husband is so supportive. He has been doing the pre-op diet in the evenings with me so I am not so alone in my endeavor. When I can eat it needs to be healthy and tasty. I have joked about having my own show on food network one day called Potions for Portions or 6 ounce mega taste.. I haven’t worked out all the details of my show.. lol Surgery date is 7/16/12. I have been told to be there at 6am, surgery at 7:30am, 3 hour surgery, 40 mins in recovery then moved to post op room until blood pressure is ok, can drink something, and breathing is okay then they will release me the same day. They did tell me I will be very very nauseous and sick. I have a friend coming to stay with me for a couple days so my husband can go back to work on Tuesday. So… that is where I am. If anyone is interested I have made some pretty yummy protein shakes and would be happy to share my recipes with you! I will write soon (If this works lol) GG
GiGi

GiGi

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slojo67's Blog
 

1St Post Surgical Aptmnt Scheduled With Dr Brian Swain Murray Ky

I've found a physician that will take me close to home! I'm having lapband in Mexico,and you all know it's hard to find a dr. to take you for f/u care & fills if you had surgery per another physician. But my best friend recommended her dr. Dr. Brian Swain, I called and they'll take me! it's only 1 hr away, had found another dr. but it was 5 hours away! So glad I called this dr. It's 450.00 for 1st visit/suture removal, record review etc. the 200.00 each fill after this. Not cheap but it's cheaper and alot closer than the other physician was.... I'm ecstatic I found this dr. I had assumed he wouldn't take me so I hadnt called him. I live in western ky. Can't wait to get started on this journey...
slojo67

slojo67

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Kick the Fat Bucket List
 

A Single List Of Items I Would Like To Do When I Loose Weight

I asked a question "what do you want to do when you are healthy." So many people responded with so many great ideas that I've added to mine. I decided I'd like to keep my list in a convenient place. This is an ongoing list. I will add and delete as I see fit. I will add dates completed if and when I do it. Always looking for ideas.   1. Skydiving - AFF 2. Scuba Lessons 3. Pole Dancing Lessons (doesn't mean I'll ever be coordinated) 4. Wear a bikini at my own pool 5. Take "sexy" photos (no, not that sexy) 6. Take family photos 7. Run in Zombie obstacle course -- scheduled October 2012! 8. Wear single digit pants 9. Wear a sundress that doesn't require a bra to hold the fat in 10. Tattoo of hibiscus w/2 lizards (one for each of my kids/blue eyed and brown eyed) 11. Get new drivers license with biggest smile ever seen! 12. Get new bras that don't need to accommodate for side boobs -now using older, smaller bra 13. Mud Volleyball Charity July 2013!
Shape_Shifter

Shape_Shifter

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QDMAMA'S OPERATION NEW ME
 

Final Leg Of Dr Visits

So this week I am on my final leg of Dr and testings before my surgery on July 30th. I am excited and nervous. My last nutritionist visit i was told I need to loose 10-20 lbs before my surgery for my liver and they tried to sell me two weeks of Optifast for almost $800!! I know there has to be an alternative for the pre-surgery diet. Hoping someone has some suggestion. I am scheduled to see the nutritionist on Thursday too and I hope she has some alternatives, my pockets cant afford the Optifast.
QDMAMA

QDMAMA

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chezhollywood51's Blog
 

I Realize I Need A Support Group

I was banded on April 23, 2012. I'll be updating my profile with all the details later on today because I want to be open about everything. Initially the weight came off really fast. At first, my band was too tight so I threw up for three days after surgery. That was a nightmare!! I lost over 20 lbs in three weeks. It was crazy. I should have scheduled my next fill earlier because at almost 9 weeks, I have NO RESTRICTION and I'm back to my old habits. It's horrible. I really thought the old habits were gone. What I realize is that I didn't eat the old stuff because I couldn't eat it. I know this is only a tool and I don't want to go backwards. That is why I'm reaching out today and joining this group.   i have realized so much about myself since this surgery. I didn't think I was an emotional eater....I AM!! So I have realized that I really have to go deep inside myself to remove "food" as my cure. I love the feeling of not being hungry, but I need to do better when this year is up?   If anyone has been banded over the year, how are you doing? Do you still get fills? Are you able to eat the small portions without the fills?
chezhollywood51

chezhollywood51

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CdnExpat's Blog
 

So I've Joined Finally

I finally decided to actually join VST. I've lurked on the forums for about nine months as part of my decision-making process. Unexpected things happened when I finally talked with my doctor here, and I ended up being added to a study in progress here in the Middle East. So instead of having to pay the whole shebang myself, I only had to pay the hospital part. That definitely swayed my choice toward surgery.   So here I am. April 4 was sleeve day, and other than some pretty incredible nausea afterward for about three days, everything went really well. I had no pain medication at all, much to the surprise of the nursing staff here who are accustomed to giving morphine every four hours on the dot. No thanks. No drains, and no other complications either. Whoo hoo.   I guess the biggest surprise is how quickly my attitude toward food changed. I thought a lot about what being sleeved would mean before the surgery, and actually had a grief response at the idea of not being able to eat as before. I didn't really think of specific things I would miss, but rather that I would miss eating itself. My husband (HWHN) and I are Culture Vultures and Foodies... for about the past 30 years. I couldn't imagine how that would work for us if I couldn't eat. So I imagined how I would feel and got all emotional.   Reality is that I'm now completely turned off by foods I used to love. I have been reflecting on the change - I HAVE to eat rather than I WANT to eat. It's so different. Sometimes I get "mental hunger" but thanks to reading the forums I expected that, and given what I do, took a little mini self-quiz and recognized that the mental hunger comes when I'm Bored, Angry, Lonely, or Tired (the bane of addiction). That was a bit of a shock, since I would never have said I was addicted to food. Other than the initial weight gain during/after diagnosis, I've remained at a stable weight... too much, but stable. ;P Never would have said I'm addicted to food, but the mental/psychological struggle tells a tale.   So I'm getting back to doing some things I loved and let go. Swimming, photography, writing, and reading what my mother always used to call, "Penny Horribles." (Novels with no redeeming value except to pass time pleasurably) And... HWHN and I had our first official date post op this week, and it was great. He orders what he wants, and I nibble off his plate. Beautifully done cube of rare roast beef and a sliver of Manchego cheese. Heaven.   Tonight is my regular doctor visit, and I know I've lost weight because of my clothes, but I don't know how much. I don't keep a scale at home. I want the amount to be a surprise, and I want to gauge where I am in the process by how I'm feeling about myself, not by the numbers on some stupid torture instrument. Had enough of that.   After 96 days, I'm down 6 sizes and coveting those pink skinny jeans.   CE
CdnExpat

CdnExpat

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slojo67's Blog
 

The Trip To Mexico

Saturday I got great news! My best friend who also has been banded (3 years ago), and who also is a nurse is going with me to mexico for my surgery! I am so happy.... I'll have to continue this later I've got a terrible headache, woke up with it..
slojo67

slojo67

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tjloser's Blog
 

Can't Sleep

Ok, I have to be at the hospital at 6am and it is now 2am and I can't sleep. My nerves are getting the better of me. Well they are going to put me out anyway so I guess I'll be ok. This day is finally here and I'm ready to start my new journey to a new me. I'm going to at least try to close my eyes now and will check back in as soon as I feel up to it. Happy journey to all u sleevers to come.
tjloser

tjloser

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Dig It Dog
 

Sleepy Time, Ground Shaking Gas, And Relief

So Last Thursday July 5th I received a full unfill. Surprisingly only 2.25cc were in there, even though i had kept tabs and was expecting 6cc. Since the unfill i have had no acid re-flux, the nausea is down, but food still is hesitant going down.   i have noticed that a side effect of the unfill is gas coming out (burps) an hour or so after eating. not the lady like quiet ones, but the kind that make little kids laugh.   I'm also more sleepy, which i just think is my body readjusting to food. (like after thanksgiving dinner you knock out)   All in all i'm feeling WAY better and have a Dr's appointment to discuss the revision and other issues that may come up. I also seem to have fractured my pinky and ring finger on my right hand, so things have been awkward as far as using that hand is concerned.   sleep is settling in. Good night Lapbanders! Have Wonderful sleep so you can kick but tomorrow
Tanya_cotto

Tanya_cotto

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Tuckersmommy10's Blog
 

Lapband Relationship Curse - A Night Of Thinking...

Starting to believe its real !   I've never been one to compain and i normally keep it all inside, and i think telling friends how i really am feeling would be to personal.... and i don't want thier judgements...   Where to start??   I am pretty sure my relationship is crumbing to the ground.... We've been together almost 6 years and have A 2 year old son and a daughter on the way.... We own a home, a cat and dog, rabbit and hamster ( The mini farm ) I am a stay at home mother who just finished my phlembotomy... Normal basic life... But really i'm feeling miserable.   The term unhappy is an understatment. I am so sick of the fighting and tension around this house... I find myself happy when its just me and my son... There is a form of peace till he gets home from work. He has no patience with me nor our son. I find myself crying a lot from the things he says to me or about me or to my son. Tucker doesn't even call him dad, he calls him Curt. I ask myself daily why i stay? Well, Money and embarrassment are a BIG part of it.. I would hate to admit my relationship failed. Living with my mom would be hell.... litterally. Curt NEVER wants to do anything as a family... No trips....... Not even to the pool. I took him with us once and 30 minutes later he wanted to leave because tuck was "running" off... UMM hello! He's TWO! He's having a good time! Its not like he's running THAT far away. Which then caused a big fight between us... curt left.. i stayed for awhile.. I just think curt will never be the loving dad i want... He is there money wise... but not THERE with us... Curt sees us maybe 2-3 hours a day... and a full day on sunday. Which ends up with curt yelling at me or tucker for something.... I spend most of my time at my parents house , or doing things with Tucker... I feel unwelcome in my own home.. Curt works nights and Tuck, being two.... can be loud during the day time causing curt to get all pissed off and take it out on me.... There are too many little fights to mention... Back to my son.... Maybe Curt and I were raised different..... I was raised where the belt was used as a threatening type item.... and i can only remember getting hit with it once... Where as i think Curts parents were physical ...... from what i'm thinking. I normally ask tucker to stop... and count... and tell him i'm going to take away _____ if you don't stop.... ECT type of punishment before i spank...... Where as Curt just says to stop... and if he doesn't..... Then curt just spanks him.... Today i watched him slam Tucker down on the bed for not going taking nap ( We had been fighting with him to lay down for about an hour ) Yes i was frustrated... but nothing like that... Curt just doesn't have any type of understanding of the two years old mind... Then he smacked the back of tuckers head tonight when we were in the bathroom after asking him to stop messing with the rabbits cage ... and it seems nightly after bathtime curt ends up spanking him because tucker fights getting outta the tub and getting lotioned and dressed.....   I can just tell his parents were like that with him.... Just spanked vs verbal correction..... This is just NOT going to work.... I feel like this entry is all jumbled and mixed up with no point... I feel like my child needs two parents.... but i feel like i'm the only parent right now... like i can't even trust Curt to watch tucker meaning i have him 24/7. I love my son, but i would like to have 5 mintues to myself with worrying if curts going to fall asleep while watching Tucker... or forget to feed him lunch... or not wake up for him after a nap.... Tucker doesn't really have a relationship with Curt.... ....... Curt isnt exactly a bad guy.... he works ALOT but he uses that as an excuse to not be there, or be tired..... Well i am tired of trying...     EDIT------------------------------------- This whole no patience with us thing just started... aboout 6 mos ago. Hes not wanted to have sex much.... Which makes me think... Okay he is cheating... But then again... I don't think so...   Enough Ranting and Bitching for tonight.....
Tuckersmommy10

Tuckersmommy10

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Kekeboo's Blog
 

What?1?! No Garlic Bread!!

That was the response I got at Olive Garden today when I said "no thankyou" to the complimentary garlic bread. pat pat pat myself on the back. Seems like small potatoes, but it was a HUGE triumph for me.   I love breads, rice, pastas...oh and the delicious mashed potatoes made with cream cheese!!! I am a not just a food addict, I am addicted to starch.   So, I orded the soup (pasta fagioli) and salad...yes with the dressing. But I did not order anything carb loaded. I thought about asking the waitress to remove the bread, but my friend was enjoying it sooo much, I just didn't have the heart. ooh ooh ooh....and you know that little mint they give you at the end, I gave it to my friend.   New plan, I am going to feed all of my friends so they get fatter to make me look skinnier. Just joking.   The will power is getting easier....but no bueno on the shakes 2 times day. It's too much sweetness. I bought some jerky, string cheese and yogurt to get the full amount of protein needed per day. I also eat fish or chicken and green veggies or salad for dinner. I am only down 2 lbs for the first week of preop diet, but I am still limited on my excercise with my broken toes. Note to self....stop falling down stairs.   Tomorrow starts week 2 of preop. Phew....can't wait for this week to be over with. I am so excited to get banded next week.
Kekeboo

Kekeboo

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velvetbuckle's Blog
 

Post Op Lucky Day 13! Do Not Buy A Scale-Do Not! Resist (You Simply Must.)

Holla fellow bandsters! Here's hoping everyone had a fabulous weekend and are ready to take the days ahead with eyes wide open. (I know, it's Monday. I tried to be positive) Mine was pretty uneventful until the "Battle of the Cheap Scale" started, there was a Victor!   I knew better than to put that $9.99 piece of crap in my cart last week at Wally World, but I did it anyway. I told myself it was ok because I wasn't buying the expensive one that told you your BMI-Heart Rate-Blood Pressure etc. Heck it probably did a DNA swab as well. Look I KNEW I didn't need a scale right now, it was the last thing I needed, it was like a few months back the last late insomnia night took over and a few days later I must have bought stock in "QVC & HSN" That's all I'm saying about that, well, right now anyway. I was only 6 or 7 days out of surgery, I was and still am swollen around my abdomen area. I will how much I've lost when I go to my 1 month check-up with the nurse and nutritionist. I knew this intellectually, but I freaking did it anyway.   I believe Life speaks to you in whispers, and you should listen to them. My story is I have lost 50-65 pounds about 50 or 65 times. It's a Bad Romance this cycle and I have, and I'm breaking up for good this time. I took those pounds off and on again starting around 19. Just 2 years ago I was at my ideal weight, and now not so much-NEVER AGAIN! That scale whispered to me when somehow it fell out of the cart, but I put it back in. A few minutes later my cart started sounding like hamsters running on a wheel that was in need of WD40, plus a lopsided tire. I should have put it back. Upon arriving at home, I made the boys weigh, 1 is overweight, 1 is not but doesn't eat the greatest. I weighed and it showed basically the same I assumed it would. No surprises. I go about my life. Make ahead my family's dinner, so while(check the scale) they eat I can walk. Fix my protein shakes (check the scale) and do some reading. (check the scale) Do some writing and laundry (check the scale) lather, rinse, (check the scale) and repeat. Yep you guessed it...   I was more than infatuated, I was mesmerized, perplexed, pissed and fed up. I could not believe that every time I stood on that $9.99 scale it's little obnoxious "weight line" pointed (and pointing is very rude I might add) to the same damn number EVERY stinking time, OY! What in the hell was going on? I have not cheated, I thought about how I could, but what's the point? Besides, I don't really keep any quick fixing junk in the house, anyway I wasn't hungry and have been getting all my protein in, having a cup of chicken broth and a Greek Yogurt when I feel like getting a little freaky. I gave up soda so I'm drinking my Crystal Light and water. I even drank prune juice to help with my digestion! That scale did NOT move. I moved it from room to room, like and old cell phone trying to get service, to see if results would improve on a different surface. They did not. I think the longest I went without stepping on the scale was when I was sleeping. Don't get one, you don't need one yet! It's the devil lol. Needless to say about life giving you whispers, I woke up this morning and headed to the scale, I got on it and it said I lost 10 pounds! WOO HOO! Holla at your girl! I lost 10 or 11 pounds while I slept! I got off feeling fabulous and the scale with the little pointed needle to 300 pounds. Yes, it was stuck on the highest setting that this particular $9.99 scale's max was-so it wasn't on 0. I hadn't lost 10 while I slept, that damn scale was off 10 pounds!   Well I turned the thing this way and that and thought I found where you adjust it at, I couldn't get my fingernail to move the little wheel! I took it to my teenage son and said this needs to be on "0" here's where you adjust it, get some little tool or something and fix it please. He came out and said "The adjuster wheel thingy is stripped, what did you do to it?" Nothing, it doesn't want me to have it, use it or need it right now. I listened to the whisper when it became annoying. I don't know right now how much I've lost or if I really have stayed the same, but that's ok, I have never needed a number to define my "feel good meter" why start now? Don't get a freaking scale!   Tomorrow will be 2 Weeks post-op and I feel SO much better, I would do it again so that should tell you something. I was the Victor with the broken contrary scale. Tuesday is garbage pick-up, have a nice time in the dump and thank you for the lesson. As always Onward and Upward! Lo & Behold...Velvet
velvetbuckle

velvetbuckle

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thesleevedsinger's Blog
 

Is This Right For Me? Or Are My Nerves Winning!

PLEASE RESPOND!   This is my first blog. My concern is now that I have been approved for surgery, I wondering if I really need it. Since I have been educating myself about nutrition by going to the nutrionist and learning how important protein is etc., I'm wondering if I should put my body through this shock. I have been losing weight and for the FIRST TIME in my life I feel empowered around food. I feel as if I know how to make a healthy choice even when unhealthy options are available. It's not a struggle. What should I do Sleevers? Am I considering passing up on a wonderful opportunity for myself. Is this a common feeling fore pre-opers soon to be post opers? Or is this simply my nerves...HELP!
thesleevedsinger

thesleevedsinger

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exeznohz123's Blog
 

10 Days Away From Surgery!

So today was a very long and tiring day at work (EMS). I realized today how bad my joints hurt at only 21 . Getting in and out of the ambulance my knees just ache. This should not be happening this young....ugh cant wait until that disappears!   On another note, I am only 10 days away from surgery (singing the final countdown), I cannot wait. Everyday it gets closer the anticipation increases! Most people are asking if Im nervous but I dont feel anything except excitement.   Im off this weekend so Im planning to go shopping for all my liquid diet food (I guess thats what youd call it). Anyone have any great ideas? I will be returning to work a week post surgery and I need travel friendly items. Also trying to avoid dairy during the day since I am outside and dont think dairy + heat = a good equation.   Thanks for all the support. I love this site!!   Ashley
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Liz052545's Blog
 

New Start With Lapband

I am 22 years old and seeking lap band as a method to loose weight and get my healthy life back on track. I have tried everything from diets to personal trainers and nothing seems to help. I am newly started to the process of getting a lap band and would just like to hear other young adults perspectives on the positives and negatives of getting the procedure.
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Liz052545

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