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NeverGivinUpTeya's Blog
 

Summer Challenge

Meltdown Summer Challenge Please Join Me in a Summer Challenge June 6 – August 15 // 25lbs in 10wks My Reasoning: I NEED- Motivation, Inspirations, Support and because I don’t work during the summer time and…..instead of gaining 23 lbs like I did last summer 2011 J I will lose 25 lbs. Yes. 2.5lbs/ week. So I figure if I can GAIN 23lbs in 10 weeks I can certainly lose it or more. If you would like to join me please do: I will post this challenge on my YouTube Channel: 2012Nevergivinup ( Meltdown Summer Challenge: Intro) Each week I will report…. Wednesday by midnight my weight lost.
My fitness routine that I had to accomplish the goal.
Did I follow my doctor recommended Lap band Rules.
My plan for the next week to achieve my goal.
Any Non Scale Victories
(keep videos less than 5 minutes please) If you are interested please post your video as a response video to ‘Summer Meltdown Challenge: Intro on June 6 by midnight . State your - Type of WLS, Surgery date and weight, current weight, goal weight after challenge. *We will post our Videos and Weigh-in every Wednesday by 12pm. Dates to Post: June 6- Intro Video, June 13,20 ,27. July 4, 11, 18,25. August 1,8,15 I will send out certificates to everyone that accomplished the Goal of 25lbs in 10 weeks via email for your accomplishments!!!       Best of Luck!! So Excited !
NeverGivinUpTeya

NeverGivinUpTeya

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CrazyCatLady's Blog
 

Tired Of The Games

I realize that I am very, very depressed. I have become so deconditioned and in enough pain, that I rarely leave my house any more. A lot of that has to do with no longer being able to eat anywhere but at home.   So I started the new job this week, and Wednesday night I was supposed to orient on graveyard shift. I packed myself a couple of pieces of rolled deli turkey for food (my usual standby) and went to work.   I don't know if it was the swapping onto night shift or what, but I spent almost the entire night with either heaving or with bright yellow loose stools (again! Why can't I kick this damn stuff!) in proximity to eating the turkey.   I feel like I'm a prisoner to my body.   It's like...just when I start feeling ok (I say ok, because I haven't felt GOOD since April, before surgery.), my body says, "There you go getting all uppity...let's knock you down a peg!" I'm so sick of it.   I wish I had spent more time reading threads on complications prior to surgery. Instead, I chose to believe these people who said they were out mowing their lawns with push-mowers at 3 days post op. Hell, I've been off work for 7 weeks and I couldn't survive one shift...which was substantially less hours than what I normally worked! I feel like such a failure.   I guess what I'm struggling with is feeling like a failure. I'm an intensely private person, so I haven't shared what's going through my head with many people. But I keep getting the "just wait, it will get better" or...the thinly veiled implication that I'm doing something wrong and they don't want me crapping in their Wheaties. Well, I'm sorry to piss on your rainbow! I wish I COULD be that woman who was eating a whole Chalupa at 3 weeks post op, but I'm not. I've had to be in the hospital 3 times since surgery (albeit two of those were for IV rehydration and were ER only visits). I've had 3 separate consulting surgeons tell me that my sleeve is ridiculously tight and that I need surgical correction, or I'll end up malnourished and chronically dehydrated. I feel like this surgery was possibly the worst decision of my life...and being I've been married 3 times, that's saying a lot!   I'm just getting to the point where I don't want to talk to anyone about this at all, because I just can't take the negative right now. I don't have health insurance, so no councelling in the near future for me. I just can't wait for this all to end.
CrazyCatLady

CrazyCatLady

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NeverGivinUpTeya's Blog
 

June 2012

I am fortunate to have the summer off work from June 5- Mid August. About 10 weeks. So I am going to give my best for this summer instead of gaining 23 lbs like I did last stumme 2011 I will lose 25 lbs. Yes. 2.5lbs/ week. So I figure if I can GAIN 23lbs in 10 weeks I can certainly lose it or more.   My plan is the attached for fitness. Mix of Resistance , tone and cardio. Loving the Aqua Zumba part b/c in summer 2010 I took the class and lost major inches.   My nutrition plan...keep the same as most Banders.. high protein, low carb, lots of water, follow the lapband rules, eat small portions. The whole thing.   So I will be 100% focused on my goal . I'm so ready.
NeverGivinUpTeya

NeverGivinUpTeya

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Ready2BFit's Blog
 

Flabby Arms, Buttock And Chest Pain

Well, here I am seven weeks post op and down 32 pounds. This has been a great journey for me until yesterday. My daily routine is working out at least one hour five days a week and taking the weekend off; well after yesterday I might be off a little longer. These thighs of mine are burning like fiyah and I think it is just my muscles but I will just wait. One thing I noticed on yesterday is that my arms and under my buttocks that flab is hanging and I HATE IT! For six weeks of not lifting weights is truly showing now. So I have to find me a personal trainer quick. Secondly on last night after I had, it felt like I couldn't breath and my band was moving. I have been doing alot of jumping and running and hoping nothing is out of place. There is like this sharp pinching in my throat and maybe I am just overing doing it. So as you can see right now i am so worried until I don't know what to do. Any help would be great.
Ready2BFit

Ready2BFit

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Jerseygirl82's Blog
 

Small Victories

What an awesome couple of days I have had! First< i cut about 5 inches off of my hair and got some nice light blonde highlights. I think it has really changed my face and has given me a boost. Second, I am down another few pounds to make 27lbs lost! And my biggest achievement is that I finally went to Old Navy for some new jeans. I went in and grabbed the biggest size they carry, a 20. In Lane Bryant I had been a 22/24 so I was a little nervous about the 20's but I tried them on anyway. They Fit!! Plus I got some really cute tops to make some nice new summer outfits. Well I get home and put the pants on and notice they are a little loose! I can pull them off without unbuttoning them. Holy Cow. The thought never entered my head to try on an 18 but that is what I need now.   Such a different mind set this is. I used to be so happy when something fit I never would have thought about going smaller. Another added bonus is that Lane Bryant can be pricey and all of my stuff from Old Navy was wayyyyy cheaper! So, new hair and new smaller clothes to go with the new me. Yeah, I could get used to this.
Jerseygirl82

Jerseygirl82

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A New Beginning
 

Step One....complete

The adventure has started. My husband, mother-in-law and I attended a seminar last night. The doctor was GREAT! Very engaging and informative. Lots of questions answered without even having to ask them. Now, decision making. I still think I want the sleeve procedure, but like my husband the only hesitation I have is the long-term results available. Since the sleeve has only been being performed for the past 5 years, it's hard to know what the opinion of the medical community will be in 10 - 15 years. Will doctors stop performing this procedure like they are starting to stop performing the lapband? Will they decide that there is a better option and that those with the sleeve are in a dangerous place because of the choice they made? With it being non-reversable, this is a bit freaky. I've read so many posts that talk about their success so far, that it's hard to think that in 10 - 15 years they won't be continuing on the same path.   I'm looking forward to calling the doctor's office to make an appointment for the next step to go through the meetings with the psychologist, surgeon, dietician, etc. to see where things go from here. I'm lucky, I don't have any of the co-morbity issues that go along with it, I would just like to get my head around my best option to get the 90 - 100 lbs gone. It's been a life long struggle that I'm ready to finally tackle and take the steps necessary to understand why I haven't been successful so far, or that are needed to be successful this time.
lizzyshade's Blog
 

First Night Home

Rough first night home. Diarrhea for two hours, nausea from pain meds, acid reflux if laying down. Migraine headache & abdominal pain. Couldn't keep liquid med down, finnaly crushed excedrin & sleep aid in pudding. Will sit up in chair for a while. Hope tomorrow is better!
lizzyshade

lizzyshade

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angellic16's Blog
 

Countdown 10 Hours To Go

Today was a tough one. I stayed home from work due to the clear liquid only diet. I was afraid that I would be a little less than friendly so it was probably best. I spent today drinking and drinking until I chicken brothed myself sick. I feel prepared and unprepared at the same time. Will I remember all the instructions that I read over and over again for the past 3 months? Doubtful. Hoping that I don't fail. Fearful that they will go in and say this liver is still too large, close her up.   Angellic
angellic16

angellic16

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Smog's Blog
 

Losing Pre-Op

I have 38 days to go. This pre-op stuff is nail-biting. Worse than a seat-clencher film. I am SO over waiting. I will have to find something to keep my mind off it or I'll end up a gibbering idiot. Ack!   On the plus side- or should I say MINUS side, I have been gradually cutting down unhealthy carbs for the last 3 weeks, and for the last two days I've low-carbing with a vengeance. In 3 weeks I have lost 4 kg which is nearly 9 lb, so I'm pleased with that! My doctor hasn't asked me to go on a pre-op diet as such , he just asked that I up my protein- but I figured I'd do my best to lose some Kg's preop and shrink my liver too. AND I'm upping my protein .
Smoggy

Smoggy

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becky444's Blog
 

Screw You Hunger!

I woke up today not feeling hungry, which is unusual for me. I tend to eat late at night, so I'm usually hungry in the morning, my own little vicious cycle. But cutting down on the food has really paid off. I was hungry often today, but each time, except meals, I had a piece of fruit and I was ok. I wish I knew that I could keep this up for months on end. This is just like so many good starts in the past. I find myself thinking...maybe I don't need the surgery...look at how well I'm doing...maybe I can do this on my own. What I'm forgetting is the roadblock that I will inevitably run into...the 14- hour shift at work, the fight with my hubby, the ten page paper I need to get done in a few hours so I cam sleep. These things WILL happen, and when they do I know the binge will be calling.   I found myself feeling weird earlier today. I have so many unhealthy ties to food, and the thought of not being able to turn to a binge when I am stressed is both a relief and frightening. I have had surgeries before, I had my gallbladder out, a pin put in my foot, I have taken radioactive iodine to kill off my functioning (overactive, yes, but functioning) thyroid. But none of these things made me feel that I would be fundamentally different in some way. It's almost as if food is so much a part of my personality that I worry that I will change as a person by having this surgery. Anyone else find themselves feeling that way? This is a scary journey for me, not because I'm worried about the surgery and the risks involved, or the pain. I'm worried about ME, the me that I know so well and who might act in unhealthy ways, but who I'm so comfortable with. Who will this journey turn me into?
becky444

becky444

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

First Fill, Not Much Restriciton !!!!!!

I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

First Fill, Not Much Restriciton !!!!!!

I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

First Fill, Not Much Restriciton !!!!!!

I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

First Fill, Not Much Restriciton !!!!!!

I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

First Fill, Not Much Restriciton !!!!!!

I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

First Fill, Not Much Restriciton !!!!!!

I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

First Fill, Not Much Restriciton !!!!!!

I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

First Fill, Not Much Restriciton !!!!!!

I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

First Fill, Not Much Restriciton !!!!!!

I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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Cnewme2012's Blog
 

First Fill, Not Much Restriciton !!!!!!

I had my first fill on Monday, 5/21/2012. I am 4 weeks post op on today. When I was getting my fill you know when they ask if its going down ok I may have been so nervous that I told them I felt like I had to burp when maybe I didn't, I don't know. But I do know that I don't feel restriction like I hear in some of the post. What amount should I be able to eat without feeling restrcition. I can eat more than a cup and a half at a single serving and not feel any restriction. I am not scheduled for another fill until 8/20/12. What should I do??????
Cnewme2012

Cnewme2012

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desertmom's Blog
 

Eating To Much (2)

for some reason I still cannot reply on the comments.   I usually feel "mentally uncomfortable" when I am full.Sounds crazy but full is in my head before it is in my stomach.But not when I am eating for comfort.I feel that maybe I eat faster then and the speed of my mouth outruns the speed of the head if that makes sense.   However I almost got a second helping tonight but then the pain struck and I felt aweful.   Wont be doing that any time soon again.   xxo
desertmom

desertmom

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AnnMarie49930's Blog
 

Keep On Keeping On

I'm on day two of no smoking. I knew it wouuld be hard but oddly enough, i'm doing very well. I haven't strangled anyone yet..lol My daughter did say I'm a little bitchy but to me, I earned that right. I have been watching what I eat. Been cutting back BIG time on the carbs ( I love bread.. it's a comfort thing to me). Brings back memories of my Gram baking and the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the air and those fluffy loaves just sitting there with the steam floating up ... Okay, I need to stop this..LOL Ice cold grapes and oranges have become my best friends. I don't mind. I know i'm doing all this to better my health. Something I need to do. Today was a day of phone calls. I called my insurance company to ask them a million and one questions. I did find out that my entire surgery is covered! As is my appointment for the psych evaluation. I called to schedule an appointment for the psych evaluation, I was told they will call me within the next few days to schedule that. I called the surgeons office to see what to do next. The need to receive some paper work that I sent in before they can do anything more. They did tell me that my insurance was approved though! So that is great news!!!!
AnnMarie49930

AnnMarie49930

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