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elgrande's Blog
 

How Long Does A Plateau

I have lost 100 lbs in 7 months. The problem is I can't lose no more. It's been a month or so and I can't get passed the 100 lbs. How long does a Plateau last. I'm still doing the same thing as I was when I was losing. I even increased my walking and added some free weights. Anybody with the same issue. Thanks in advanced
elgrande

elgrande

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desertmom's Blog
 

Lamb

So I worked out if I have 2 oz of lamb 3 times today I will get 45g of protein.With one shake it will be 70g and I will be good to go.Well,this sleeve doesnt like that much meat at all.I had 1.5oz and another 1.5oz and voila,reflux.Then I realized I had forgotten to take my nexium this morning.   Well,my old default is 3oz of sweetpotato and well,the reflux is gone and I feel ok.   You live,you learn.   I must say I am still stunned at how little I can eat.It takes a lot of getting use to.And my family is visiting next week.I will have ro figure out what to order when we eat out.At this point soup sounds safe.It is frustrating to not be able to eat but also exciting in a way.   One thing I am getting a bit paranoid about is the whole issue of calsium absorption and getting enough iron.I will have to try and find calcium citrate in different form than the huge tabs it comes in here in Dubai.Then I will have to figure out the iron thing as I am so constipated all the time now that taking iron is just not even an option.    
desertmom

desertmom

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daniellec's Blog
 

Tolerating Well

I am now 10 days post-op and I am tolerating protein drinks with no problem and getting in two shakes a day, so that is about 60 grams of protein. Plus water, which I am not successful in getting in at least 48 oz. I am so afraid of stretching my sleeve !! Am I doing this right ???
daniellec

daniellec

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Phoenix Rising's Blog
 

I Can Resist Anything, Except Temptation!

Hi Everyone,   Ok, ok, it is confession time. From the title of this entry I think most of you will be able to guess what I am going to admit.   Yesterday my sister in law baked her very own hot cross buns. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, they smelt so good and she did offer me one.(She doesn't know about my surgery) I know I shouldn't have but I just couldn't resist them. I choose the tiniest one there and toasted it and then to compound my actions smothered it with butter. I would love to tell you it was awful, I was sick and all sorts of terrible things happened. It wasn't, I wasn't and it was just fantastic. I chewed tiny mouthfuls really slowly and savoured everyone. It was just wonderful. I had no problems eating it at all.   Today I feel guilty, and have decided that in future I must wait until I am further out from my surgery before I do anything like that again. However, saying that, I was relieved to know that my stomach could cope with the small bun especially moistened with butter. (I know, all that fat) oooh it was good. I am also relieved to know that when I am with company no one will ever realise that I have had surgery unless I inform them. They all thought I was eating slowly to savour it, and because I have been dieting they think my stomach is smaller and that is why I am having smaller portions. (Well, they are almost correct).   Is it wrong to keep people in the dark? I know some of my extended family can be so judgemental, and I would rather they just don't know. I may change my mind later on in my journey, but right now this is one little secret I can hug to myself. Hoping to be better behaved and not give in so easily in future. Phoenix :wub:
Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising

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Madam Bones and the Prisoner of Obesity
 

Chapter 3: Pureed Chicken

In preparation for my post-op diet, I decided to get out the ol' food processor and puree some chicken. I had read that you could make a pureed chicken and broth mix and freeze it in ice cube trays, and then when you need a quick, small protein rich meal after surgery, well just pop a chicken cube in the microwave and presto! you've got a meal fit for a sleevie queen.     Bon appetit!
madambones

madambones

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Madam Bones and the Prisoner of Obesity
 

Chapter 2: Cold Feet

I got such cold feet a couple of weeks ago that I considered canceling the surgery. I had all of these second thoughts and fears that suddenly came up -- What if I regret having it done? What if I die on the operating table in a bizarre twist of fate? What if I feel sickly for the rest of my life? So, being concerned that I was feeling this way, I looked for help. First, I posted about my fears to the VST community. ALL the responses were so helpful! Here is one of the replies (from happylife). It’s reading things like this that make me think things are going to be ok and maybe even great!   "I second guessed my decision to have the sleeve too. I backed out once. Cancelled the surgery. Managed to have the surgery done and was the less than 1% with a major complication...lol. I really understand how rare I am. This surgery was one of the best decisions that I have ever made for myself. I am so grateful for it. I weigh 138 with a two lb bounce. I am really healthy my bloodwork came back excellent last week. I am never ravenously hungry anymore. But can eat pretty much everything just not a massive amount. The funny thing is you dont want to anymore. But I still enjoy food. You know I feel so good about myself. I really wish my happiness for everyone."   The next thing I did was text my two best friends to tell them I was scared. They called me immediately and listened to me cry for awhile and helped me to think about things. After that, I talked to a friend at my office. Finally, I called a counselor and set up an appointment to help me figure out what I wanted to do and to help me move forward with confidence. Just opening up and talking about my fears to people who cared and wanted to help was the absolute best thing I could have done. I realized that the surgery is the right decision for me, that I don't want to go back to the frustrating cycle of dieting and losing weight and gaining it back again. My dear friend Julie had this wonderful advice for me:   "There really is not an easy way to transformation whether we are talking about our souls or our bodies...it always has to have some sacrifice or pain. If I pray and read every morning it sets me behind at something else, but praying and studying are the path for transformation of the soul. If its our bodies, it's either time in the gym exercising or outside exercising. The sacrifice of the food we enjoy and the amount of it. Or the decision of a lifetime of change which means the pain of surgery and the loss of the eating style we love. And, for the soul or the body we have to remain disciplined. There just aren't any shortcuts. So, I was wondering, which path is the right path for your transformation? Either choice will have its pain and sacrifice. Which way can bring you the outcome and which sacrifice can you handle? I think they are both difficult, but it is probably time for transformation."   So my recommendation for anyone who is having second thoughts about getting the surgery done is to open up and be honest about your feelings. Talk to people who care about you. Talk to the great folks in the VST community. Figure out what it is that you really want, and then go for it. Don't let cold feet get in the way!
madambones

madambones

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On My Weigh Down
 

2Nd Month Of The Re-Start Of My Journey..

Two months later I'm still going strong. My ticker is one third of the way to goal so I can't believe I'm only two months back on track. My children broke my scale this week and I can't even begin to explain how over-joyed I was to walk into the store and buy a 'normal digital scale'. Two month's ago I probably woulld have had to fork out more money to get the ones that can weigh more than 330 lbs. Just to encourage anyone who is struggling after having the band for a number of years... after 4 years mine was still there... just get the right adjustment and your head in the game and you will be able to do this.   My stats for March 2012   2nd March - 319 9th March - 315 16th March - 310 23rd march - 308 30th March- 306 3rd April - 301   Total - 18 lbs 2nd month! 34 lbs in 2 months 51 lbs since being banded   My goal for 3rd May is 286 or 15lbs lost.     I continue on my weigh dowm.....
ovahkummer

ovahkummer

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My Journey to Onederland!
 

Something For Me!

Yesterday I attended my first WLS seminar, I thought I wanted to lapband but a friend of mine got the Sleeve and after the seminar I had decided that I too think this is the best route for me.   Im a 25 year old married woman who works full time and is also a full time student . I have always been confident and even at my current size can't seem to grasp that I really don't look as great as I think--until I see pictures and I say "HOLY SMOKES! Do I really look like that?"   My husband recently turned 29 and for the last (almost) 10 years that we have been together he has always said he wants children by the age of 30. Well THAT JUST ISNT GOING TO HAPPEN--not that I dont want to have children and find that in the next year I would be pretty ready to have a child but I have a problem.   FERTILITY ISSUES... I have PCOS and insulin resistance. 1500mg of Metformin a day make me irritable and I hate the nausea I live with almost all day every day. Regular ladyparts doctor tells me LOSE WEIGHT and it will get better, REALLY? nooo I HAVENT BEEN TRYING? (sarcastic) . and Reproductive Endo tells me she wont help me get pregnant at this size and age because basically it is like me asking her to kill me and make a sick child. This bummed me out and I was convinced that couldnt be true because I mean I know people way larger than I am who have children. But then I say "Yoli, can they run and play with their children" and "they are bigger now, do you want that?" NO I DONT.   So it is time for me to take some time out and do something that will help me to be the best me. The me I know I want to be and can be! So here we go.   Consultation is April 13, 2012 in Paramus, NJ at the Advanced Laparoscopic Associates (Dr. Sebastian Eid, MD) and my pre-op required class is April 25, 2012 at 6:30 (satisfying an insurance approval requirement).   Good Luck to you all and Good Luck to me. Comment, tell me your story...Im open to see it all!
2BonederfulAgain

2BonederfulAgain

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For my family and myself
 

9 Days

It has been 9 days since I was banded and I am finally starting to feel like my self again!!!!   I have lost a total of 10lbs! SOOOOO happy!!!!!!!!!!!!   Its amazing how good you feel just looseing 10lbs. Its amazing how your clothes fit after looseing 10lbs. Execited to see how 20lbs will feel.   I was moved to a soft food diet on Tuesday but I am still dealing with the gas problem so Im still on liquids about 95% of my day. When I do eat I have to eat sooooooo slow it is insane.   Im a little sad, Saturday my family is having a bbq, the first of the year and I will not be able to eat that wonderful food but im not sad enough! HA I am so happy I was banded.   My staples are freaking killing me. They are pulling my skin so much. They are drying out and driving my insane. I really almost pulled them out myself last night!!!! If it wasnt for my husband freaking out I would have.   Ive been wanting to try coffee again. Would it hurt????   Also Ive been wondering Will I ever be able to drink soda again??? Im not a big soda drinker but every once in a while it would be nice to have something besides water.   Anyways so thankful that I am feeling better today.
Eviees mommy

Eviees mommy

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desertmom's Blog
 

Seder Meal

So we are born again christians that have this little tradition to celebrate a traditional seder meal and this happened tonight at our house.   The lamb(a whole one) was cooked by a friend that is a chef and it was as soft as you could ever get lamb.I had to have some.So,I had 2oz of lamb,1 teaspoon of hummus,one teaspoon of mutabol,1 teaspoon of garlic cream.Well I took longer than the allowed time to eat it and I had to drink some tea to help soothe my belly.Now I didnt finish the hummus,motabol or garlic cream...just had a tiny liitle of each and the idea that I could eat even just 4 bites were fantastic.   There is still a quarter of the most tender lamb left and I found my little one in the kitchen scoffing some lamb.A that moment I really regretted not being able to do the same.I went and made myself a cup of tea.   xxo
desertmom

desertmom

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To be sleeved 04-196
 

First Day Of 2 Week Liquid Diet

Hello everybody,   I had my pre-op yesterday and was told that because my liver was too big I had to be on a liquid diet for TWO weeks, not just one. I've had 2 protein shakes today and am starving. How long does it take to get used to this????
Randi

Randi

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Circles
 

Miles To Go

Yesterday, I had my first appointment with my surgeon, Dr. Lo Menza, in Baltimore, MD. I was still nervous and excited. I thought that on the whole the appointment went well; the only damper on the visit is that I don't like the Nutritionist!   I swear she spent 15 minutes telling me that my diet documentation was unacceptable. I explained to her that the INSURANCE COMPANY had already approved it (the nurse assigned to my case asked for it right away because if it wasn't acceptable then at least I could start the six month documentation period right away). The more the Nutritionist droned on (in her icky whispery voice) that my Weight Watchers documentation wasn't good and she didn't ....blah blah blah. I'll just leave it that I don't like the woman.   I'm no less excited but now I'm a little scared too! I got a list of things that Dr. Lo Menza needs before the sleeve can be approved and the date set. That's not the part that worries me; just a visit to my primary care, a cardiologist, and having an EGD done. I can handle a few more medical appointments.   What frightens me is that pre-surgery liquid diet. Oh man! What hell they can come up with. I don't know if I can do it. I guess the only thing I can do is pray to God to get me through it and take each day as it's own.   Matthew 6:34
Marisa46

Marisa46

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LilMissDiva's Corner
 

My Insanity! Journey... T Minus 4

Getting ready!! The fun begins Monday afternoon. Here's my workout routine for the full 60 Days of Insanity! Challenge:   SUNDAY: NO WORKOUTS… (boo!)   MONDAY: AM: 30 Stationary Bike / 30 Elliptical / Walk @ Work PM: Insanity!   TUESDAY: AM: 20 Stationary Bike / 40 Treadmill PM: Insanity! / Kettle bell DVD   WEDNESDAY: AM: 30 Stationary Bike / 30 Elliptical / Walk @ Work PM: Insanity! / Pilates   THURSDAY: AM: 20 Stationary Bike / 40 Treadmill PM: Insanity!   FRIDAY: AM: 30 Stationary Bike / 30 Elliptical / Walk @ Work PM: Insanity! / Kettle bell DVD   SATURDAY: AM: 20 Stationary Bike / 40 Treadmill PM: Insanity! / Pilates   Once the 60 days is complete, I will then judge the results to see if I want to do another round or not.     Source: My Insanity! Journey... Shaun T Would Be So Proud.
LilMissDiva Irene

LilMissDiva Irene

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ChaChaBurch's Blog
 

2 Weeks Post-Op

What a difference 2 weeks make! I've seen others posting that, and just didn't really understand it until now.   Last night, DH brought me a small refried bean from Taco Bueno, and I could only hold half of it, but my oh my! It was just about the most delicious thing I've eaten in well . . . . about 3 1/2 weeks! No problems with it going down, just took it nice and slow, and savored EVERY bite! He then showed me that he had put 2 other small orders in the fridge for me. He said he knew that I was getting bored with my food, and thought that it might help. He is such a wonderful guy, and I am so blessed to have him!   This morning I tried Greek yogurt for the first time, and have had a hard time eating it. It's about the most disgusting thing I've eaten. But it has 15g of protein in a single serving, so I posted on the Food Forum asking for some input, looking for a better tasting one (if one exists). Hope to have some luck with that.   So I'm down 21.8 lbs in 23 days. I just can't believe that! Tomorrow is my weekly weigh in, and we'll see how it's going.
ChaChaBurch

ChaChaBurch

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lageniafaye's Blog
 

Eight Days Of Headaches

Well, eight days after being banded and I have had a headache every day. I am a little worried about it, its all in the back of my head and when I move it it hurts. I know I sound like a baby, but I never have headaches. As for my band, like I have said befor everyday is better than before. Wha hoo!
lageniafaye

lageniafaye

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Blog 93073
 

Life Changes

You know it is terrible when the person your with HATES on you and I mean HATES on you. They know how hard you worked to loose the weght but in-directly try to do things to discourage you. I SAY THIS TO THE LAPBAND COMMUNITY: DON'T LET NOTHING OR NO-ONE HOLD YOU BACK FROM YOUR OWN PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS. We know how we felt before we got the surgery. I am down from 250 to 175 and still going strong. MY GREATEST ADVICE IS LOVE YOU, EVERYDAY TRY TO DO KNEW THINGS, LEARN ABOUT YOUSELF.   I also start watching the cooking channels. My favorite is "NOT MY MOMMA COOKING" Bobby is so fine!   Somestimes we can be so TESTED. As I always say "I DIDN;T GET CUT FOR NOTHING".   Love yourself please because no one will treat you and love you as good as you treat youself.
blossoming

blossoming

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woodie83's Blog
 

Liquid Diet....i Am Dreading You!!

I am 19 days out til surgery. A tad nervous but really am ready for a challange. I have my preop appt Friday and am super excited to get a few steps closer. I have done a liquid diet the past two days to lose 6 lbs I wanted to lose (to get to my seminar weight). I am dreading the liquid diet for 10 days but I have a great support system. Even some girls at work are going to do it with me, not sure they will last 10 days but its such a help that people are supportive . I think being part of a blog is great. I have been reading for the past week and have learned alot from others experences. I have trouble thinking of more protein ideas......any simple ideas anyone? or websites?
woodie83

woodie83

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Here's to new beginnings....
 

Amazing!

So, surgery was March 19th. Everything went very well, recovery has gone very smoothly.   I have had two instances of having one bite too many, which wasn't fun but, I'm learning!   The best thing is that I am down 10 pounds since the surgery but, better than that, I have lost a total of 9 1/2 inches from my body!! I am totally shocked by this.   Measurements as of last night are:   Waist - 45 inches (-3) Thigh - 25 1/2 (-1/2) Chest - 46 1/2 (-1 1/2) Hips - 46 (-4) Biceps - 14 1/2 Calf - 15 1/2 (-1/2)   Totally psyched about this!!! :) :) :)
Smontgomery

Smontgomery

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tracey1964's Blog
 

Im 2 Days Banded

Well here i am im now 2 days banded, i was glad to get home from the hospital because the bed was so uncomfortable , they had me sleeping in a sitting position so my backside could feel the base of the bed and it make for a sleepless night . Next day i had less pain it feelt like i was winded like i had been punched in the gut, iv was told to only drink liquids for a week and only sipp sipp sipp and only 50mil every 10 min , and every meal no more than a half a cup at a time. Its going ok im haveing tomatoe soup and its way better than the diet drink i was on befor, I had some gas too i was told this would happen due to the gas they pumped into my stomach to fit the band well its on it way out with a bit of pain but im glad its going because my stomach dosent feel as blotted now . Im going on small walks around the house and yard feeding the chooks and checking the mail box , my stomach is making lots of noise and i feel hunger pangs but this just must be all part and parcle of the lap band experience and im finding it a little hard to breath sometimes I had a great night sleep last night and looking forward for tomorrow... will keep you all posted on my progress...cheers Tracey. ..P.S can someone tell me how i can make my weight/ progress/ chart come up on my profile im not sure wich settings i have to go into.
tracey1964

tracey1964

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ChaChaBurch's Blog
 

Moving Along

Haven't been on the website much the past 2 days, but been busy running errands, and working up at the Fire Dept. Boy, my stamina is pretty much zilch. Don't know if that's due to the surgery, the lack of calories, or what -- maybe a combination of both. At least I'm back to sleeping better at night.   So I'm starting to get a little bit bored with my food choices, and "regular" food is starting to invade my thoughts. I haven't been cooking because I'm concerned that I might "cheat". I've got another 4 weeks before I can get back on regular foods. Right now, my usual food choices are Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, Instant Grits, Tuna Fish Salad, Avocado, mashed potatoes with gravy, scrambled eggs, yogurt, jello, and protein drinks. What I'd really like is something crunchy and salty -- that was always my biggest food issues, fried stuff and salty stuff.   Hard to believe tomorrow will be 2 weeks since my surgery. What a difference 2 weeks make!
ChaChaBurch

ChaChaBurch

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tony179@aol.com's Blog
 

Minor Surgery Tommorow

Going in tomm. to get my vein filter removed that have been in me since February 29. Then Monday i'll have my 2 post up appt. So far I'VE lost 29 lbs from march 7 thru the 19 th.Had the sleeve done on March 5. started at 442 lbs in October 2011, and down to 386 on march 19. cant wait till Monday
tony179@aol.com

tony179@aol.com

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