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ag4125's Blog
 

Surgery Is Tomorrow!

Hi everyone, I am new to LBT and my surgery is tomorrow. I am readier than I could ever be. Any advice? My biggest question I guess is in the first few days, what do I drink and eat? This decision was made after a lot of researching and more importantly soul-searching. I am interested in hearing all about your experiences!
ag4125

ag4125

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Lauracat's Blog
 

Eating Out

today i went out with my mom for mothers day. Frist i asked for a kids menu the guy told me he would not give me one i explaned i had a lap band and he looked at me like i had five head i explaned it like a gastic bi pass i can only eat an oz of soft food. He said this is are menu share with some else. I looked at the menu there was nothing i could eat everything was bread shrimp crab cakes a salda and best of all i asked about the soup it had pasta in it. I explaned again i can not eat these food I explaned if i eat too much i thow up all over your table. At that point the manger came in I explaned again i have a lap band he looked at me like i had five heads and I said a Gastic Bipass and he said OH okay so. I explaned i could not eat that much food and i needed it to be soft becuse i could not drink and eat. we came up with scambled eggs unsted of the 3 course meal I ate about 1 oz eggs are so hard for me by the end there always too hard no matter how much i chew, I could have had sammon but a fellow bander gaver me a great pice of adivce never ever try something for the frist time in public and i have not had samon yet so i was not going to try it out, The manger was very nice he did not even charge for my eggs I think he felt bad about the way i was treated I have to rember to get a card that said i can eat off the childern menu
Lauracat

Lauracat

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journey4me's Blog
 

Happy Mother's Day!

One year ago today I decided that if I wanted to get to see My Gramma years and meet any Grandchildren I am destined to have that I needed to lose weight or I wasn't going to get to meet them when ever it is they are born. There is so much I want to do with them and I have so much to teach them. I knew I had to make a conscience choice to take control of my weight/ health. So I started out on my weight loss journey. I have lost 46 pounds in a year. I had lap band surgery January 19th and I lost 29 pounds since then. The rest was pre-op. I am confident that this has gone the best way possible. My weight loss has been constant, but gradual. I think it is best to lose gradual. I am happy and looking forward to a great year! Happy Mother's day to all!!!
journey4me

journey4me

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CherylA's Blog
 

The Truth. Here It Is.

Here I am sitting at 308 lbs, well that is what they weighed me in at the doctor's office on May 9th 2012. I went for my first consult. The dr says he does not think showing a medical need will be any problem. It is just a wait and see game to know what hoops the insurance(Aetna) is going to make me jump through. The office said it will take about 2 weeks to hear back from the insurance company. Come on 2 weeks. I am ready to start a life that has me playing the lead as a smaller ME!   I have been fat my entire life and it has caused me such mental pain and now it is causing me physical pain as well. This is the largest I have EVER been in my entire life. When you hit rock bottom I guess there is only one way to go and that is up. My weight got out of hand after being pregnant 5 times. I have had two miscarriages and 3 live births. I was on bed rest with the last two for a good half of the pregnancy. Since that time I can not make the scale move in the opposite direction. It just keeps moving up.   I want to be able to chase my girls and play without being afraid of hurting one of them. It is funny the larger I get the more I just want to hide and the more impossible being able to hide gets.   Does anyone have Aetna? If so what kind of experience did you have?
CherylA

CherylA

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tovanta's Blog
 

The Start Of My Journey

I have started my journey.......actually i started about 3 years ago, but came up with every excuse in the world to hold myself back. Yes I said it....I was the queen of self sabotage......(thats another story all together).....I have now put my best foot forward to achieve this goal......my weight loss is now at 29 pounds....and yes Im feeling a bit sexy and risque.....on top of losing weight I am planning my wedding which will be in Jamaica.....Ohhhhhh so now its seems a bit clearer....yes sometimes the feeling is as if my mind is split into thousands of molecule particles......     Since completing the Options program (a program which you must complete in order to have bariatric surgery through kaiser)...there has been so many self discoveries and understanding the true inner demons with in myself. However; it has felt like waking out out of a fog that I have been drifting through for many years. Lies and deceit...all to myself....NO matter how I believed myself to be a woman of honor who has never felt the need to lie to anyone......well I was lying to myself almost on an hourly basis.....again thats another story for another time...   the track for me as been drawn out....and just like that green arrow in that ins comercial (and right now I can not for the life of me remember the name of the ins) anywayssss......im following my little green arrow....Im going to make a habit to release myself on this blog.....honesty will be a must.....comedy will be a natural part....Im going to share my fears, and my victories....and will sit back an enjoy this transition in my life.....   dang this blog was all about me.....and I think I like it....and that too is another long story.....Now going to finish sewing.....yes im making some of my welcome bag gifts already.....   cant wait to watch this all play out ......
tovanta

tovanta

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E-girl's Blog
 

Day 95 - Little Depressed Today

The gurgles and gas is the worst. I am suppose to eat a quarter of a cup of food per meal but when I eat I get air in my stomach then the pressure in my throat which makes me think I am full. I eating less that a quarter of a cup at each sitting. Then sometimes I don't even bother eating at all. It is impossible to find healthy options most of the time.
E-girl

E-girl

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Circles
 

The Easy Way....

Weight loss surgery is the easy way out....I'm shaking my head and laughing as I type that. I honestly think that some people believe that surgery is a magic wand. Once the surgery is over I will be thin with no effort.   , raspberries, that's all I can say to that. I have been poked and prodded so much this past month. I usually only see a doctor a few times a year for an annual and BP follow up. All of these doctor visits are difficult because it's not just one doctor, it's many different people (doctors, nurses, techs) I like to keep my privates--private as much as possible. But physical privacy is impossible. Yet, there are people who think I'm taking the easy way out! UGH! I haven't even gotten to the hard parts yet! I feel like a wimp.   There are good things happening though. I'm getting closer to being approved for the surgery; Wednesday, is the last appointment for the prerequisite medical testing that I have. My hope is that I will be approved and have a date by mid-June. There's a part of me that is worried that I'm not in a good enough place mentally to have the surgery. It's difficult for me to judge but I think that I just need to move forward. My therapist thinks that I am in a good space emotionally to have the surgery. I am willing to make the changes necessary and have started some things but I'm still scared.   Wouldn't you think that I would be frightened of the surgery itself? Especially since I am afraid of hospitals! Blech! The surgery in itself does not bother me. It's the afterwards that I'm scared of. Changing my habits and doing the things that I need to do to be successful. I don't want to disappoint myself.
Marisa46

Marisa46

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Mamamia59's Blog
 

Come On Through To The Other Side!

Don't recall who sang that song, but I'm singing it now! The other side...hooray! Past the anticipation, past the short lived pain and nausea, past the hospital and the fear and the doubt. Done. Next.   Each day is better than the previous. I am up and around today, although still pampering myself and taking it easy a bit. I am still a little bit sore and cannot wait to sleep on my stomach again. That part has been difficult for me, I have to admit. I am learning about that weird feeling when I swallow. I am amused by the gurgling. I am thinking about success. I am concentrating on it. I am realizing that TV has entirely too much food on it. Every other commercial is about food! And I will need to come to terms with my love of food. That will be the work I will need to do. I always wanted to be Italian because the women go to the markets every morning and come home to create their masterpieces. They take great pride in the fresh ingredients and the love they put into it. This is a balance I will need to learn to achieve. Nothing wrong with good fresh ingredients and some creative, loving inspiration to put to them. I just need to learn to work that to my advantage. There was a time in my life where I cooked everything from scratch. I was so proud of that. Of course, I had every afternoon off and all the time in the world to do it. Yeah, those days are over   I found myself lying in bed this morning thinking ahead...thinking by my birthday this year, I'll be an entirely different person. So many false starts in the past that I never dreamt of thinking ahead. This weight is going to come off. I will be different. I will succeed.   I feel awkwardly courageous at this point. Some will try to take that away from me...say that I took the easy way out. But I will not allow it.
Mamamia59

Mamamia59

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Vicki147's Blog
 

Anyone Else 6 Days Postop

Today is actually my 5th day postop, but I am wondering how others are doing who are out about the same days as I am. I am doing well, some soreness, but doing well. I am walking 1/2 mile on the treadmill 4 times a day so that I am getting in 2 miles. I take my time though, no hurrying the recovery.   Monday I get my staples out. Can anyone tell me if it hurts to have your staples out? I worry about the sillest things. Today I weighed and dropped 3 lbs from yesterday! I am very encouraged right now and hope I can keep this up for at least the first 6 months. My goal is to lose 80lbs by Christmas. I am determined to exercise and follow the rules to a tee. I think my surgery was a success because I did follow all of the rules, so it makes sense to continue this pattern.   How is everyone else feeling? Today I was a little weaker than I have been, but, tomorrow which is day 6, I get my protein shakes and greek yogurt. I am very excited about trying the protein shakes but I am determined not to over do it. I don't know about you guys, but I really am afraid of adding calories. The clear liquid diet does not have very many calories, but you could get in trouble with the regular liquid diet if you drink too much of the protein shakes. Is anyone else having these fears?
Vicki147

Vicki147

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tdbrn12's Blog
 

I Have To Follow Thru This Time!

Here I go again! My insurance requires a 6 month weight loss/education process prior to surgery. This is probably my 5th time starting this process. Years have passed between my first time registering and my restart this year in April. I am determined to follow through this time. I have continually gained weigh over the years and I am now at the point where I have to make some serious changes. Although I wish I would have lost weight over the years, I'm kinda glad I waited because I feel at peace with having the sleeve surgery and I didn't feel that way about any of the other surgeries. I'm inspired by everyone's stories and success. I'm excited but I ha know I have to stay focus. I'm ready for this life change.
tdbrn12

tdbrn12

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MaggieGT's Blog
 

Moving Forward In Dealing With My Issues

Hello Friends,   Life has been good but very busy. I have been able to reach out to the people around me more and build relationships.   After my breakup I hid away, like an injured animal back in her cave. I got to work each day but not much else.   Now I am planning each day after work and the weekend activities ahead of time. Asking people I want to spend time with to join me in those activites. This is hard for me to do. Childhood things........   But I am facing it. I think about who would enjoy that activity and ask them. If they decline, I still don't like that feeling I get. But I just think of someone else or go anyway. Probably no big deal for many people, but a big step for me.   I'm doing good on: eating healthy breakfast
eating fruits and vege's
Bad habits I'm working on: Not eating in front of TV
Not eating in car
Good Journey all, MaggieGT   When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord in near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. Ps 34:17-18
MaggieGT

MaggieGT

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Phoenix Rising's Blog
 

I Love My Tape Measure

Hi Everyone,   As you can see from the title of this entry I finally got around to measuring myself again. Oh boy am I glad I did. I have gone down another 3 and 3/4 inches over my body. Yea! So I have lost a total of 9 and 1/2 inches off my hips. Isn't that fantastic, I am jumping up and down like a lunatic.   So even though the scales haven't moved in a very long 5 weeks I am still losing inches.   Not sure why the scales are not being friendly, as I am still walking, stepping, and now jogging (a little). I am eating healthily, drinking plenty of fluids but it refuses to budge! In fact I was getting a bit stressed so I put the scales away today and won't get them out again for another week, when I hope it will finally start co-operating with me. I think my body has had long enough to 'catch up' and really ought to start getting with the programme! I know lots of you have had stalls for a few weeks but has anyone gone as long as 5 weeks? If so, could you let me know how you got things moving again? I know that eventually with the small amounts I am eating and the energy I am expending it has to happen sometime but I want it yesterday!!!   I also need loads of patience, so if anyone has any to spare could you please send it my way, my stock has run real low. Apart from that, things are tickety boo, (9 and 1/2 inches) Yea! Phoenix :wub:
Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising

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Brandi's Blog
 

Umpa Lumpa Feeling

I think I need a therapist now. lol I have that Umpa Lumpa feeling. I guess it is the whole weight loss and people noticing thing. I feel the top half of my body shrinking, boobs are gone, I have a collar bone now. But, as far as my middle second stomach/thigh region I feel that it sticks out more now than it ever did. I don't know if i am doing something wrong or if it just has to work its way down. I was under the impression that walking would work the middle before the top. I think I am just mentally psyching myself out. I just hope I am doing everything right.
Branhardin

Branhardin

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woodie83's Blog
 

6 Ounces....really!!!!

I had my fill done and the nurse said to eat the 6 oz three times a day and advance my diet now. So I came home and measured out 6 ounces in little bowls. I guess I never realized how much 6 ounces was. The piece of meat was something my husband would take in one bite. I decided for my breakfast I would eat the egg because bagles are a little hard to swollow down(but a good source of protein). For lunch I would do the 4oz of meat and 2 oz of vegs. And for supper have the full 6 oz of meat because I work evenings and want my energy.I really need to get back into the protein shakes now that I can open the container without a gag or two I really haven't been two hungry except when I have to work and get home late. More then anything its in my head because I use to eat when I get home. Bad habits die hard!!
woodie83

woodie83

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desertmom's Blog
 

Sitting

At the moment I have to just sit down.We played squash for and hour and 15 minutes as hard as we could.From this day forward this excuse that I am tired,dont have energy,have pain has got to stop.A friend that never ever use to beat me now whips my behind.When I have played a hard game my toes are usually sore( bumping against the front of the shoe when I break suddenly..lol) and I havent had a sore toe since surgery...so exercise,here I come.   Tomorrow morning I am starting pilates classes,Monday night I've got a game lined up,Tuesday I will just do walk away the pounds,and so on and so forth.I will also start doing some light weight training as my arms are so flabby they seem to be getting bigger!Exercise might not help for the skin but it does make them thinner.   I keep wondering why I am so resistent against the exercise after the surgery.I always use to joke I am the fittest fat person on earth and yet since surgery I just dont feel like exercising.    
desertmom

desertmom

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Char60's Blog
 

Weekly Entry (21)

Doctors appoint in Vegas went really good. I am above the norm for losing which is where I want to be. He increased the amount of protein he wants me eating and is very happy with my a1c count. He reminded me that as I get closer to goal weight I will have to work harder to lose the weight.   I have reached another goal 255lbs yeah, next goal is 200lbs so will increase the weight training as I can't do much cardio right now. According to the doctors I may never be able to much cardio because of the damage to my heart.   Had to buy new clothes to cover, every thing was falling off, down to size 18/20 tops and pants from 28's and 5x's it just amazes me at how many sizes I have gone through. I am hoping to be n 14/16's b the end of the month.   I am so thankful for all the changes taking place and I owe it all to God and the doctors for letting me have this surgery.   Well time to start a new week and new adventures. Day by Day Step by Step with Jesus is my prayer.
Charlotte

Charlotte

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Lauracat's Blog
 

If At Frist You Do Not Succed Try Again

so after my frist stuck eposed were i ate too big a bit of ground beef from a sloppy joe I was a bit nevous about toccos. This is one of my kids favort they ask for it all the time. I knew i could eat the meat and it was just chewing it well last time i was suck it was becuse i ate with out thinking about it so i gave in and made taccos No way was i eatting it plan so mashed it up in some avoccdo and i chewed it when i thought i had chewed it enought i chew some more and took very very small bits I am happy to report i got down my whole one oz protion and did not have a stuck eposed i was so exicted
Lauracat

Lauracat

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DcMak72's Blog
 

New To The "blog World"

Ok..... I guess a blog is where ya just ramble on about what youre thinking or doing. Well here goes....     I've battled with weight issues my whole life. I was the "husky kid" or the "big strong boy"... I was "FAT". Well now thats out of the way. Most of my issues came to the for front after my dad passed away when i was 13y/o.(my parents were divorced for about 10 years before he(dad) passed.) I had to be the man of the house, well in my eyes I had too be. I had my mom and two sisters to help take care of.   So not only was i dealing with my dads death. I was also dealing with puberty in a house full of women! So i had a few close friends but I wasn't really a social butterfly. I would be the guy who liked to chill at the house with my family. Throughout Junior High and High School I was a good student but really missed my dad. Its hard to ask your mom .. "why do I get a hard-on?" Anyways lol.. That pretty much sums up my youth (JR and HS) Thats when i started to get "BIG" I was probably 250 by the time I graduated High School. ( I'd love to be 250 now btw).   To be continued.....
DcMak72

DcMak72

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LovetheNewMe's Blog
 

Picture Update

Here is a little picture update. It is possible with lap band and a lot of hard work. First photo is pre surgery, second photo is May 2011, third photo is this week May 2012. Some days I find it hard to believe when I look in the mirror that this is really me!
♥LovetheNewMe♥

♥LovetheNewMe♥

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desertmom's Blog
 

Fitday

http://www.fitday.com/fitness/FoodLog.html   I decided to put my food log in my blog and on my signature to help keep me accountable.I could do less calories by reducing milk,cheese and carbs in general.Why can I eat so much?
desertmom

desertmom

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