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Maddy's Blog
 

Well It Has Been 6 Months Since My Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Now What To Expect?

Well it has been 6 months since my gastric sleeve surgery. Up to now the weight was flying off and I was having no trouble meeting my 10 pound goal per month. This wonderful weight loss stopped dead after entering my 6th month. It is so frustrating to get so close to my goal weight and then bam it stops. Of course this is different for every individual. Every person responds differently to weight loss surgery. With Gastric Bypass surgery the average weight loss is 60-77% Excess Body Weight Loss (EBWL) in the first two years. That means that if a person is carrying 100 extra pounds, they will lose 60-77 in about 2 years. The Sleeve is 60-65%. These numbers are averages for large populations of US patients. I called to Dr Michael Feiz and spoke to him about this. He said this was a normal reaction that my body has now lost more than 60% of my excess body weight. The weight loss per month will now go down from 10-15pds per month to 2 to 5 pounds per month. Having talked with the dietitian on staff with Dr. Feiz we came up with new meal plans to achieve each goal per month. Morning meals now consist of complete protein such as protein shakes or an egg white omelet. Lunch – 2oz of protein with fruit such as a ½ of apple or pear. Mid afternoon snacks, a small piece of cheese or a protein shake. Dinner – consisting of 2oz of protein and 3-4 oz vegetable. Not drinking with any meals all this does is fill the stomach with empty calories hence I was hungry shortly after. Drinking 60 to 70 oz of water a day is a must. What I do after each meal, I drink 6 to 8 ounces of zero calorie free flavored water or Snapples diet. Every hour I drink until I have satisfied my total intake of fluids. Its so easy to start slipping into the old habits of eating when you don’t see the weight flying off. I found myself snacking on empty carbs, not drinking the fluids and just having this nonchalant attitude with myself. I also stopped doing my daily routine of exercise. Staying on track is not an easy feat to do. It can be a complete disaster when you start giving up. The scale will tip in your favor if and ONLY you stick with your doctor’s advice.   Having the gastric sleeve is not a “cure all” for your weight loss. It takes dedication and determination to follow completely through even when you are at stumbling blocks. My best advice for this – stay in touch with your doctor. Tell him/her what’s going on and what to do to fix this. Ask questions and most of all don’t give in to temptation even when the scale does not show to your favor. Stay true to yourself…you have come so far with your weight loss. Don’t sabotage yourself and fall into old habits.   Given the right tools to beat these temporary obstacles thorough education process and ongoing support will give you every advantage you’ll need to over achieve. If you are serious about losing the weight and are willing to dedicate yourself to what needs to be done you will achieve your ultimate goals. Remember you are in control of you and its up to and only you to make this happen.
Maddy

Maddy

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xoxo313's Blog
 

Good Afternoon Lapband Family

Hello, i had my lapband surgery on 1/28/12 go for my first fill on 3/13/12. I have lost almost 28 lbs since one week before surgery. I must say I am still hungry. I try not to overeat and have not gotten sick from eating too much or eating without chewing 25 to 30 times lol. i was wondering if when one gets filled the hunger subsides? i realize that self control is still needed even with the lapband. I come here to read everyones experiences and have to say it has helped me alot. Any comments or suggestions are truly welcomed. thank you
xoxo313

xoxo313

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YellowRose88's Blog
 

My New Begining...

Hello! I am new to this website and blogging. There is a lot of new in my life at this time. I was banded on February 3, 2012 and I am a little over three weeks post-op. I have listed below what I have experienced over the last month.   Prior to surgery my doctor, Dr. Fox, had me on the South Beach Super-Charge diet phase 1. He doesn't believe in the liquid diet because you will be on liquids after the surgery. I lost 11 lbs. prior to surgery. The couple of days before surgery the center called, a nurse called and the anesthesiologist, Dr. Wong, called. I was surprised and relieved. The day of surgery I had to be at the surgery center at 7:00am and my surgery was scheduled at 8:00am. The staff was very nice and considerate in every way possible. After signing off on all the paperwork I was brought back to change into a hospital gown and some nice warm grippy socks. I was brought back into the pre-surgery room where I was hooked up to an IV and given a shot in my stomach which was a blood thinner. Dr. Wong came and asked me a bunch of questions and answered any questions I had for him. My surgery nurse came in and introduced herself to me and said I would be brought back soon. Within the next 10 minutes my Dr. Fox came by and asked me if I was ready and from here is was a whirlwind. My surgery nurse and Dr. Wong came back. Dr. Wong gave me some sleepy drugs in my IV and I was wheeled back into the operating room. My head was already flying high and people were everywhere. The last thing I remember was this handsome guy at my right side strapping my arm down and I said "Hello". LOL it is funny now thinking about it.   Well the next thing I know I was woken out of a deep sleep to "Melodie please take a deep breath" and this happened for the next 10 minutes I guess. I couldn't keep my eyes open but I kept taking the deep breathes as directed. I slowly began to wake up and they took the oxygen off and told me I would be getting up in a few minutes for a short walk. I was moved into the next room where I was able to sit and they gave me a warm blanket and the nurse brought my husband back. The nurse (I didn’t get his name) kept checking on me and asking me how I was doing. He brought me water and told me to take small sips. I was still very sleepy and kept dozing off on my husband. The nurse came by and took to me restroom and I walked myself back. The nurse stated I was faster than he was. He asked me if I needed anything else right now and I told him I felt sick to my stomach and he said I can fix that. He came back and put something in my IV and within seconds I felt better. The nurse then came back and brought some post-op paperwork we went over and brought me some plastic thing to help with breathing. It was very difficult. I had to use this thing every hour and use it 10 times. I also had to get up and walk around every hour. Dr. Fox came by and asked me how I was doing and asked if I was ready to head home. YES by this time I was ready to head home and crawl into my own bed. The nurse removed my IV and I was released about 11:30am.   When I got home my husband went into the house first and put our dogs outside. He didn’t want them to jump on me. We have a two story and he helped me up the stairs and I crawled into my bed. My husband was a very good care taker bringing me water, making sure I used the breath thing and walking around. Also he made sure I took my medicine as needed. After I was settled my husband went to fill my prescriptions. Once he got back I took the pain killer which I highly recommend. I took my every four hours and took Advil two hours into the four hours. Dr. Fox recommended this, which I would do the same. I did this until Sunday and then went straight to Advil alone expect for bedtime. I thought I would be able to go back to work on Monday but was still sore so I called in sick. I did go to work on Tuesday and it was very uncomfortable driving. I was still very gassy at and took gas-x chewable which helped.   I have been following my doctor’s post-op instructions to the T. I had a follow up with him on February 15 and he said everything is healing and looks good. At my weigh in I had lost a total of 18 lbs. J He gave me my meal plans for the next two weeks and told me to stay away from pork and beef (except hamburger) until 3 months after surgery. I have to say I did have some pork-lion the other night for dinner and it went down fine.   One thing I must tell you if you sneeze you will feel like you are dying! I sneezed on the way to my last doctor’s appointment and thought I was going to die, it hurt so badly. It has gradually has gotten better. It still hurts a little but is bearable. The insides take longer to heal the outside. I still get gassy after drinking my protein but it passes and I can count on one hand how many times I have had a bowl movement (gross I know). Weird…   I have my first aftercare appointment today. We will see how that goes and if I get my first fill today. I hope this way helpful information for someone. If you have any questions please ask.       Melodie
yellowrose88

yellowrose88

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DIAMOND45's SPIRITUAL INSPIRATION
 

" Where Is The Faith "

Hugs and Kisses, Sleeve Family,             Spiritual Vitamins are good for what ever is ailing your soul! Today is vitamin F:   FAITH   Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.         When we first decided that this procedure would be the one to help us finally win our battle with obesity,   we really had no idea how our lives were going to change forever. I'm sure if you are like me, you   probably googled, researched, read, and watch every resource of information you could get a hold of,   to try and get a more better understanding of what was going to happen and what the outcome would be.   We also researched physicians that specialized in this procedure. Now, after all our careful research, some   of us got nervous, "cold feet" and started thinking if we were making the right choice. But, our desire to be   healthier (skinnier, LOL) made us push forward. We finally selected the physician we thought would be the   best for our individual needs and we put our "Faith" in him/her that they would be successful in performing   the surgery and help us get on our way with this journey. We did not have the slightest idea at all, how any   of our procedures were going to turn out, but we "Hoped" they were very skillful and that all would go well.     Now:     Think about this, we put so much (our lives) faith and hope in physicians who are men and women just like   us. But in actuality, they are just the "avenues" that our Father in heaven "utilized" to get us to this point!   As children of God, we should never put more faith or hope in any man/women or even ourselves than   we put in our Father. This is why, we should talk with Him through prayer everyday and through our "faith"   and "hope" in Him alone, shall we wait to receive our increases in life!.   God utilizes whatever He needs, to take care of those He loves and those who love Him!       "Faith and Hope in the Lord, are our avenues to having a blessed, and successful life!"       Feeling strong in the Lord,     Diamond45 (a.k.a. Blessed)
DIAMOND45

DIAMOND45

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springtulip24's Blog
 

Post-Op 8 Days! Dvt And On Coumadin For 3 Mths!

Hi All!   I had my surgery on Feb. 20th, and it was a success. The surgery was outpatient so I was able to leave the hospital the same day. After I got home, later that night I developed a blood clot in my left leg.   I was in the hospital for 3 days and being treated with Heparin and Coumandin. I will have to continue to take Coumadin for the next 3 months. Is there anyone who is taken coumadn?   I am currently on Full Liquids, but not doing the high protein, which is making me very hungry. I was told I can not have my first fill until after I am taken off of Coumadin. Before leaving the hospital the dietician told me I could not have protein, so I have been unsure if I should be drinking my protein shakes and protein shots. I am waiting to hear back from my Dr. on exactly what diet plan I should be following.   As far as losing weight; I have lost 9 lbs since being released from the hospital.
springtulip24

springtulip24

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shues138's Journal
 

Mds Appt Yesterday, C25K Start And Skinny Bucket List!

Yesterday I went to my lapband doctor for a fill. Now, I'm an old timer with a 4 cc band, so when I see you guys getting a whole cc in a fill I'm thinking to myself "lucky" before my fill yesterday I had 2.5 ccs in a 4 cc band. Today I now have 2.75 ccs in a 4 cc band. I asked why such small fills, and was told that it will make me keep coming back gotta love doctors lol. But on a good note, since my last doctor's visit I lost 7 pounds and am at 288 lbs. 8 lbs to where I was when I had my gall bladder taken out in September. I feel so good about that. The APRN asked what I did to lose the weight I told her "not put food in my mouth, excercise, and will power because I'm hungry". So for the rest of the day yesterday I was on liquids, had a protein shake and some soup. Today I'm on liquids (so far just coffee--hey it's a liquid!). Tomorrow and Thursday mushies and Friday back to my normal eating.   After the mds appointment I got home, got dressed for the gym and started the c25k program. I'm not going to lie I was out of breath, but from what I hear from other people on this forum that do c25k the next time it gets easier I sure hope so. I told my friend that I wanted to run a 5k next Easter, she told me an inspiring story about how her mom's friend was in a plane crash two years ago; had her legs and one arm amputated; now is being fitted for prosthetics and they want her to do a 5k next year as well. That right there is an inspiring story, mine is so insignificant to that. I will be rooting for her every step of the way.   Today I'm going to the gym to do some weight training on the upper body, nothing crazy. Just want to build some muscle and see if that revs up my metabolism. I mean 7 lbs a month is not bad, but I would like to lose about 10 lbs a month. Also when we go to Key West my dad and I are doing some serious fishing so I want to have some upper body strength to reel in a big one! Oh yeah, just checked my calender 25 days until vacation!   I saw on the forums this morning about a skinny bucket list. I think I have a few I want to jot down, and maybe one day look back and say "yup did them all". Here goes:   1) Go to Kleinfeld's in NYC to get my wedding dress and not shop from the plus size bridal line 2) Look proportionate to my friends 3) Be one of those people who love to run! 4) When I am a mother, be an active one. 5) Wear a two piece bikini 6) Get some sexy lingere, panties, bras etc (I like my stuff to match Lane Bryant does not lol) 7) Live a long, healthy life 8) Shop in any store in the mall 9) Borrow clothes from my friends   Well I guess that's all I can think of today. Hope everyone has a good day and stay positive!
shues138

shues138

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ahaliace blog
 

Im Hungry Every 2 Hours- Only 27 Days Post Op...?!?! Is This Normal

First, I want to say how thankful I am that THIS is my chief problem at this point. I really dont have any other complaints right now. Pretty much everything I have ate since surgery has settled ok with me, I can keep my protein down, and in fact, I havent vomited once since surgery. I have not had horrible bouts of nausea, and when I had my 3 week check up with my surgeon I had lost 30 pounds . So yes, I am VERY thankful my chief complaint is that im hungry. That being said, Im a nervous wreck that im THIS hungry only 4 weeks out. It started about 3-4 days ago, and you can set a clock by my hunger. No matter what I eat, protein, fruit, vegetables, 2 hours later I will be hungry. The main reason Im so darn worried about this is because I DONT WANT TO B HUNGRY! Im scared that if I eat every 2 hours ill stretch my stomach out and ill be back in the same stinking boat I was before the surgery. Obviously, Im eating tiny amounts of food, but the size is increasing. I still eat between 1-2 tbsp and 1/4 cup food but I am just so worried that im frequently hungry. Am I doing something wrong? Has anyone else had this? Am I just completely crazy for being worried?!
ahaliace

ahaliace

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ahaliace blog
 

27 Days Post Op! My First Post After Surgery :)

I had my sleeve on Feb 1st and the surgery went great. The surgeon described it as "textbook" and I was only in there for a little over an hour. The pain was not severe, well as long as I didnt try to bend over to put my underwear on (but thats a whole nother story lol). The pain medication more than manages the pain. I didnt have any problems with nausea while in the hospital, the pain thing I noticed was stomach spasms. From the time I woke up from anesthesia I kept feeling this sensation in my upper abdomen that felt like I was hungry. I kept telling my surgeon "I think Im HUNGRY!!?!". She just smiled and explained to me that I was feeling stomach spasms. Cold water has been my only enemy since my surgery. Even little sips of cold water cause slight discomfort/nausea/spasms. The odd thing is, if I put crystal light in my water, I dont have the problem. So for now, I drink crystal light and try to drink room temp h20 as often as I can. Like I said though, ice cold or even cold water has been the only thing I have a problem ingesting. So far my incisions have healed up nicely. The discomfort in my abs with exertion is pretty much gone now, and I must say, I feel like my old self. Right after the surgery my "bathroom habits" were very frequent, which my surgeon said was to be expected. That has even regulated itself now. Im glad to be posting on here finally, I think I had been putting it off because it all seems unreal- like "yeah, this happend!!". I can honestly say that I still feel that way, like I am shocked that its all over with and im safe and healthy at home.
ahaliace

ahaliace

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Sandfluffymama's Blog
 

"its Makin' Me Dizzy! My Head Is Spinning...like A Whirlpool, It Never Ends!"

Wowzers! My lovely friend was sleeved on Sunday and she says that NOTHING is worth the pain! So, I remind myself that everyone has different pain tolerances and that pain relief in DXB is RUBBISH in comparison to the UK! Morphine and codeine based products are banned...maybe I should start smoking weed! lol. (just kidding, of course!).   Mum is here at the moment on a visit and I have decided not to tell her about the surgery...I would rather go back to the UK in a few months a different shape and after healing. She will probably crucify me for not telling her and the more I think about it, the more I want to tell her, but to be honest...well, that is why my head is spinning!!   I've been reading a few books on the subject and although I am trying to be as pro active as possible - being quite healthy in the run up to the surgery and exercising a lot, my mind does wander...I am scared. Really scared. Not of the food issues that I have - I kind of have a good hold on that but the actual removal of stomach; the pain of recovery; the fact that yes, I do believe that I am a loser for going through with this surgery; the fact that I need this surgery to help with the little will power that I have. I am so angry at myself for letting myself become the way that I am. I am so angry!!   I am kind of angry that you can get this surgery soooo easily over here! Like there is no vetting system or emotional support! I mean really?? What the hell???!!!   I am angry at society, I am angry at life and I am angry at my sodding stepfather loser Sh&*bag who bullied and bullied me to run, lose weight, work out until I HATE HATE HATED it.   Vent over! *Phew!*   Sorry about that! Please dont think that I am one of these people who thinks that the world owes them a favour. Believe you me, I know how blessed I am and I know that to get to the light, you have to go through the darkness first.   But now is the time. To take back the night! To regain control. I look upon this surgery as an addition, not a loss - an addition to life. But on the other hand, it is also a loss - I will lose the bad habits, the weight, the sadness. I look at it as a challenge and a boost.towards the path of a long and healthy life, ensh'Allah! I WILL complete my dissertation for my masters before this surgery. I WILL have this surgery and I WILL recover well. I WILL exercise regularly, I WILL run again and it wont hurt as much. I WILL go to dance lessons again. I WILL buy beautiful fitted, tasteful clothes. I WILL enjoy intimate times with my husband much more! I WILL live for myself and for him and my daughter and of course for me! I WILL!!!   I belong to a programme that is global - cant tell you which cos its a secret. But, I am so thankful for it because it has given me tools to deal with so many aspects of life. It has given me the tools that help me refrain from using something to numb pain...I am so thankful that I joined this programme before the surgery. I read about cross over addictions...   Anyway, wow, I need to shut the hell up! But I would like to say that each person on here inspires me. I am thankful for this site. All you wonderful men and women are courageous and strong. I hope that in turn I am able to listen to you, to learn from you just as you listen to me witter away!   Have a peaceful day.   Sending love, light and laughter to you all. L xx   Below is my most favourite poem. Enjoy!   DESIDERATA - MAX EHRMANN   Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.   Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.   Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.   Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.   Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.   Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.   Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.   And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.   Strive to be happy.
Sandfluffymama

Sandfluffymama

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sweetsoutherngirl's Blog
 

Post- Op Day 10- Complaints And Whines Enclosed, Beware...

Today has found me slightly miffed about everything. I am so over this damn rash I got from the allergic reaction to the Loratab! I am no longer itchy, now my skin is peeling!! It is like I had a bad sunburn and I am peeling everywhere. So long sleeves it will be until this madness is over. I am trying the Miralax to see if things will get going. I am annoyed about that also..... The gas pain in my shoulder seems to come back to visit me everyday around the same time. Pain tends to make me very moody and unfriendly, so I have been laying low until I can get it under control.   Wednesday will be two weeks and I am really not hungry. I can start mushies that day, however I really am not that excited about it at this point. I have lost five pounds and I know that I should not be worried about losing weight at this point. But it does irk me when I see people who are at the same point I am and they have lost 10-15 pounds already. My hubby pointed out that I lost almost 20 pounds before my surgery so my body is probably adjusting at this point..... Sigh....... I suppose he could be right. I will be glad when I can get back to the gym and when I get my first fill, so I can get the ball rolling.
sweetsoutherngirl

sweetsoutherngirl

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Is that a Fat Joke?
 

What A Strange Thing To Miss....

So do any of you miss just being able to go out to a restaurant and pig out? I've had this "sadness" just a few times since my surgery. I do really great during the week because I'm so anal about planning things out and being prepared. However, on the weekends, my husband and I like to go out to different restaurants. As a bandster, I still can eat out, I just choose much healthier options and when my entree arrives, I have the waitress bring out a box with the meal so I can portion out my food I will eat and the rest I save for leftovers.   My husband is not the most romantic, but he suprised me with a date Friday and took me to the Hawthorne Inn in this little out of the way town called Labadie. Apparently the whole town of Labadie decided to go too, because we waited for 45 minutes. I chose the salmon with baked potato and it came with a salad. So the salad came and although I enjoyed a few bites, I stopped because I want to save room for the $21.95 salmon. I LOVE salad. I know its not a protein though and I have to get that in. Which brings me to the point of why I got the band to begin with- SO THAT I WOULDN'T EAT LIKE A PIG. But, every once in a while I get mixed emotions about my band. I thank God everyday for my band, because I was really becoming unhealthy. On the other hand, I sometimes have a pitty party for about 2.5 seconds and just wish I could finish my WHOLE salad, my WHOLE potato and MY WHOLE salmon.   Funny how my band, Prudence brings me back to sanity though. Once I'm "full" then I think, Maggie you're a weirdo. What a strange thing to miss. You feel great, you are full off of a fraction of what you used to eat and you've lost 32lbs! Like I said, I don't get bummed out a lot, and realize that I had a very unhealthy affair with food. Glad my relationship with food is changing, but it is an ongoing struggle everyday to change.
mags2u

mags2u

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Lyra's Canto
 

Why Can't We Pay With Chickens? Or A Goat?

So I recently switched insurance companies to one that will approve my surgery...as long as I have a paper proving that I had another insurance UP TO the day that my new insurance starts. Basically that little sheet of paper means that there is no pre-existing clause to my new insurance and PRESTO approval for the VSG. I've had the insurance guys swear on all they hold dear that this is so. No problem, right? WRONG. My 'old' insurance is about to feel what my boot up it's derriere feels like. I cancelled my old insurance and dated it the day before my new insurance picked up. Well, three weeks later their system FINALLY updated and they said they would send me my Proof Of Insurance paper....dated at the end of this month. I don't need the cancellation to be at at the end of this month, I need it to say at the end of LAST month because I've gone to doctors this month and said that my insurance was Insurance B. If I had 2 insurance coverages for the last month that means I have to go back to all these doctors and submit paperwork showing that I had primary AND secondary insurance for them to bill. So sayeth the law. Now, I'm tickled all shades of pink that I finally have this magical document, but I am less than thrilled that I will have to traipse across the city to different doctors to submit another insurance for them to bill that I dont even have anymore. Especially as my 'old' insurance was crap and basically laughed in the face of medical claims and would just punt the claims to my new insurance.   Seriously, WHY can't we go back to the way that it used to be and just pay the doctors in chickens? How about a goat? I'm a cake decorator and I'll trade wedding, holiday, anniverary, birthday, and divorce cakes for surgery! Pretty please?
Lyra

Lyra

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blackanese25's Blog
 

Week 11-- Sooo Bummed Right Now. But Tryin To Keep My Head Up

5'7'' Hw: 265 GfS: 250 DoS: 238.1 Cw: 194.1 Gw:150   Ok I normally try and be really positive on my blogs cuz everyone has there ups and downs but the key is to keep pushin on, but this week has literally got me down.   And let me start off by sayin im not upset that I only lost 1 lb this week, im upset because i am now on a slight bed rest. I have been working out a lot because I am training for the tough mudder, and i have been pushing myself. But I know how to work out so its not like im hurting myself because of my work out. Ok i have to give a little back ground.   In my 28 years of existence i have probably been in about 12 car accidents. the last one was pretty bad, and now i have 3 herniated discs in my low back. and one of them is pressing against my ciatic nerve. normally it doesn't hurt bad, but at times like this when it gets inflammed it almost paralyzes me from the waist down. I can't bend or move much without this really excruciating pain. Well im at that point right now, and unfortunately my health insurance ran out from my last job at the end of last month, so im kinda screwed.   anyways, all i wanna do is be able to go running or workout, and i feel like im stuck in this damn if i do damn if i don't state!   well hopefully this pain subsides soon so that i can get back to losing weight.. I didn't do any pictures this week, because i didnt lose anything, lets hope next week is better!   Hope all of you are having a better week than I am.
blackanese25

blackanese25

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This is it!
 

Rode My Bike!

Day 28: "Impatient"   Today is a good day, but as I've mentioned in my previous blog entries -- time seems to be standing still and I'm having to learn the art of patience and distraction. My weight loss has not happened as quickly as I'd hoped, but I'm still loosing 4-5 pounds per week. Nothing to sneeze at. So long as the numbers are going down, I'm stoked. Can't wait until the next drop in clothing size. My tops are loser for sure in the waist and arms, but I can't go down yet due to my bra size. If anyone has any good exercises for making the "girls" smaller, please let me know!   So I now know what dehydration is all about, and it sucks. It's bittersweet because I had to learn it during two of my early NSV moments. First, on Friday I walked 2.5 miles in an hour. The furthest I've gone in years! And I felt great during the first 2 miles, very little pain in the usual places, good heartbeat. Then I bonked at the end, and even worse a few hours after I got home. I had a low-grade headache, some nausea, and muscle spasms. Not to mention I was as weak as a bird. I knew it was dehydration, but I was perplexed because I'd been drinking plenty of fluids and had water with me on the walk. So I upped the intake even more, to nearly 100oz of fluids! When I wasn't urinating very much, I got worried. Went to bed, hoped I felt better then next day. And I did. Saturday was a little better, I drank more, and seemed to be getting better. My husband and I went for an 8.5 mile bike ride over 1.5 hours and I FELT GREAT! I can't remember the last time I felt that good on the bike. Considering my history is heavily cycling related, it was a little overwhelming emotionally. My husband commented about how great I looked, my balance was better, and our pace was much faster than it had been in the past few years. What a difference taking a small, 30+ pound monkey off your back will do for your endurance!   Then I bonked, again. A few hours later, I was weak, headache-y, twitchy, yadda, yadda, yadda. I had a full 22oz bottle before riding (along with breakfast food and shake) and finished the same 22oz second bottle while riding, and drank like crazy after. WHAT WAS GOING ON!?   I take a potassium pill from my doctor that is the size of a horse pill. Don't worry, I dissolve it in water and drink it down. But my sodium and magnesium levels were low. I looked at my food journal and somehow the foods I was taking in were much lower in sodium and magnesium than previous days. Not sure how what happened. So I took some magnesium citrate as well (powder form in water), and drank and rested yesterday. Just a 45 minute, slower pace walk. Today I'm feeling much better, and I talked to my NUT. She wasn't too concerned, said to continue with the potassium, magnesium, and work in more sodium where I can without taking too much.   It's amazing how fragile my body still feels. It takes so little to change the chemistry and throw everything off! It makes me a little sad, that I will forever have to watch every single thing that goes into my body. I'm OK with it so long as the scale is going in the right direction, but when it's not moving very fast -- it's not as easy.   I knew there would be up's and down's, as I talked about in my first blog entry. This was both. A great victory for my physical endurance, but a slippery slope in my health. Let's see how the next week plays out!
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Capital Regional Bariatric Center - Upcoming Events

Hello everybody!     The Bariatric Center at Capital Regional Medical Center is happy to announce our March event dates below. If you are considering Lap-Band Weight Loss Surgery, interested in learning more, or would like to see what our support group is all about, then you are more then welcome to join us. Or, if you have a family member or friend that may benefit from Lap-Band Surgery, please give them my number (850) 325-5130. See below for more details:   Capital Regional Bariatric Center - Support Group   When: March 6th at 6:00PM - 7:30PM EST Where: Capital Regional Bariatric Center – 1889 Professional Park Cir. Suite 30A, Tallahassee, FL Contact: Becky Fanguy - Bariatric Coordinator (850) 325-5073     Lap-Band Weight Loss Seminar - Capital Regional Medical Center   When: March 15th at 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST Where: Capital Regional Medical Center – 2626 Capital Medical Blvd. Tallahassee, FL - First Floor Classroom Contact: Luke Thomas – Bariatric Liaison (850) 325-5130 Please call (850) 325-3627 to register. Or call me, and I'll do it for you!   Again, these are great learning opportunities, and anyone interested is welcome. For the seminar, please register, or contact me and I'll help you out!   Hope to see you there!   -Luke
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Ekg Done, Huzzah!

So off I toddled today to get my EKG (my last test!) done. I had to wait 1.5 hours for a 5 minute test. I'm a rather energetic lady and so when I be-bopped into the cardiac waiting room I got the "what the hell are YOU doing here" stares from about 85% of the waiting room. For some reason I thought the EKG would involve diode glue and having to chill out for at least an hour. Nope. It was peel and stick stickers and barely getting comfortable when I was told that I was done. Weird.   My support group meeting is 3/8 (only 10 days!) and then they can schedule me for surgery! Whoop whoop!
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First Meeting And Diet

So I went to my first consult with the Dr. Sanchez and met with the Nutritionist / Dietitian about the 3 month supervised diet that is required for the insurance. I started with doing what the dietitian told me and watching what I eat, proteins first, 2 servings of both fruit and veggies a day, started taking a daily vitamin and calcium, increasing my water intake from 64oz to 78oz and logging everything that touches my lips. I have not been cutting my food in to smaller pieces I have however been trying to chew my food to a pulp but don’t feel I have been doing a very good job at it. I have been trying to do all of these things and I feel like I am not doing a very good job. I am hungry and have to pee all the time.
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