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Maddy's Blog
 

Gaining Knowledging To Lose Weight

Knowing what to do after you have been sleeved is the best knowledging you can gain. Understanding what you can and cannot eat is vital for your successful weight loss. Before my Sleeve surgery, I did a lot of research and asked my doctor to advised me the best foods to eat and what was a must to stay away.   For those of you who are going into this notion that after your sleeve surgery you can eat whatever you want. You are much mistaken. Foods that you were able to tolerate before such as leafy lettuce and a greasy hamburgers are not in your near future. White breads are hard to break down and are more difficult to swollow and digest due to the yeast. Pasta's are much the same as well. Potatoes are not as difficult to digest being they are soft and easy to swallow.   Remember that in time, as your stomach heals and stretches some. ..many of the foods that you were not able to tolerate can now be digested more easily. The key to eating, is to eat slow, chew your food throughly and enjoy what you are eating.   Gaining knowledge about your new stomach is the key to rapid and safe weight loss.
Maddy

Maddy

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legnarevocrednu's Blog
 

2Nd Fill

Yesterday I went in for my 2nd fill. My doctor tried telling me he didn't think I needed one because I lost 11 pounds since our last appointment, but I told him that the only restraint I'm feeling is personal, and not due to the band. So he put 1CC in. I believe my band is at 5CC's now (in a 14CC band). My doctor looked really surprised at the amount of weight I have lost. He even asked me what my secret was. He was really really happy with my progress. His eyebrows shot up and he found out how much I lost. Makes me feel really good! He also cleared me to do any type of exercise. I have only been doing cardio up until then, but last night, I incorporated some strength exercises into my routine. I'm appropriately sore and that makes me happy. I plan on doing strength exercises twice a week and 3 days of cardio. I'm also starting that couch to 5k program next week but I'll probably be doing that on my lunch break. As soon as my tax return comes in, I'm going to purchase some nice running shoes and a fit bit. I'm getting so excited! Also, I went clothes shopping yesterday. I know that I need new pants and jeans because all of mine are baggy, but I have always had an extremely difficult time finding pants and jeans that fit well. I don't have much of a butt, so a lot of them are baggy in the back. So I have yet to find jeans and pants that look good on me in a size smaller (which I do need). I only have one pair of jeans that I can still wear that don't fall off of me, and 2 pairs of pants I can wear to work which will soon become impossible for me to continue wearing. So I'm on the search for new bottoms. I got off track. What I did find out yesterday while I was shopping, is that I'm a size smaller in shirts! I always used to have to buy 1X but now, 0X fits me perfectly! That made my day! Now I'm currently drinking my SF Carnation Instant breakfast. It's taken me over an hour and I love it! I can usually drink it within 15 minutes. I just like to be reminded that my band is there and it's working. 46 pounds in 10 weeks! Pretty fantastic!
legnarevocrednu

legnarevocrednu

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shues138's Journal
 

Technology And The Band

BACK WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE, WE DIDN'T HAVE APPS FOR OUR CELL PHONES!!!! LOL I'm in a funny (ha ha funny mood today) which made me think about technology has helped me as a bandster, and I have to thank my dirty little secret...   fat secret that is   Not only is it a FREE app for your phone, but it also is online as well, and it links your accounts. Where my office is, I have no cell reception. But, being the sometimes good bandster that I am, the food that I'm eating is already recorded on my app, but for example if I don't eat something, I can go on my computer, log into my account on fatsecret.com and update the food for that day, then when I do have cell phone service and check the app it's updated. Sooo freaking cool! I swear this is not an advertisement they are def not paying me to promote the app.   Let's see I weighed myself this morning, gained 4 lbs, but down 2 lbs since Monday so I'm blaming Aunt Flo for the 4lb weight gain she is such a pain!   Went to the gym last night for only a half hour, but I have to say that usually when it is my TOM I don't want to go to the gym at all. Today I'll go for 35 minutes, Thursday 40 minutes and Friday 45 minutes.   Also just received my Keurig brewer for my office in the mail yesterday, I'll bring it in Friday (I take the train to work and the train is least crowded on Friday). I usually need that ONE cup of coffee around 3pm to get through the rest of the day. I already brought in my mug, a teaspoon, and non dairy creamer. Tomorrow I'll bring in some K-cups. As a bandster I thought it would be good, because after every fill, I'm on liquids for one full day, so I can bring in some cup of soups and use the Keurig to heat up the water for it!   I realized last night that changing jobs has helped me be a good bandster. My old job required me to have such a sporadic schedule that sometimes I would only have a few minutes (literally 5) to eat lunch. The job I have now I'm so independent, that at 9am, I stop whatever I'm doing have my breakfast and at 2pm stop everything again and have my lunch. Sometimes a life change will change your health too. Now I'm not recommending everyone leave their jobs for something else. I did it for the independence, the stable hours (M-F 8-4:30) and the flexibility for time off. And I love every minute of it!   Well enough blabbing for today. To people that read this, I'm going to start asking you questions for input....when you work out and start to do weight training, how do you find what's best for you? Do you hire a trainer? Go online? Or just wing it?
shues138

shues138

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moodswingangel's Blog
 

Surgery

I was going to have to wait until Feb 22 for my surgery but I got moved to Feb 3!! I am 5 day post op and feeling good. My hospital experience was interesting. Surgery went great......only took an hour. After was horrible!! I couldn't keep anything down. My body hates medicine. After a day of dilotin and morphine I called it quits. I'd rather deal with the pain then throw up and not be able to keep any nutrients down.   The pain is not bad at all. I've been off my pain meds since day 2. I am sore but its ok because I can tell exactly when I'm doing to much. I have taken walks and been out a few times. All occasions successful.   My tummy gurgles lots. I don't feel hungry. My food intake is low. Today I had a protein shake over about 3 hours, 1/2 cup of applesauce, and 1/2 cup of strained soup. Tried to sip water constantly. I don't want to get dehydrated. This is way more than in the hospital. Maybe a couple of sips but that's it. So I feel like I am progressing very well.   The hardest part for me is getting out of my head that I don't need all the crap I had before. I love food but not enough to stay 300lbs. Bye weight...........I won't miss you.
moodswingangel

moodswingangel

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Leederz's Blog
 

Self Worth

Lately I've been pondering quite a lot about the issues of loneliness, confidence, but also self worth. I had a very "open" (to say the least) conversation with my dad last night and he really put things into perspective for me.   First and foremost if anyone is having emotional problems due to confidence, self worth, depression, or just plain loneliness we must fight these emotions from taking over.   I tried for too long to hold my feelings inside and deal internally but at some point I feel like I emotionally exploded. But this is exactly what I needed to get my life into perspective. I think I had confidence and self worth mixed up this whole time. You can put on make up, do your hair, wear some flattering clothes (Even at 260 lbs) and walking around head held high with tons of confidence..... but this in no way shape or form implies that you also have self worth. In order to find self worth we must look inside of ourselves. Its mostly at the deepest darkest hours, for me when I hit a point of absolute loneliness. Going to school full time, working, and studying I barely have time for myself or anyone else for that matter, but in one instant when my week slowed down and I laid on my bed in looked around it hit me. Loneliness. It soon spiraled out of control where I felt like I was almost going into a depression. For what reason? Because I feel like I need someone?   Now I know that its not someone else that I need, no one will ever be able to fill that space of loneliness. That's a part of me that I need to heal. I've talked with my father, as well as a wiser woman that I look up to for advice. Things are not perfect for me now by any means, but I see them getting better. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Whenever I feel those feelings of loneliness I fill my time with things that I like to do. Whether it be reading, writing poetry, cycling, or even studying. Those are the times that I can reflect, and once Im truly happy with myself, I know I could be happy with someone else.   So now I start to see how self worth fits into the bigger picture. People can tell me all day that Im pretty, Im smart, I dont need surgery. But its not about them, or their opinions. Its about what I think of myself, that negative voice in the back of my head that laughs or has a sarcastic remark for every compliment. Its a long journey but Im overcoming that obstacle. Spiritually, mentally, and physically. I will learn my self worth, and in the process I will find the true me.
Leederz

Leederz

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sss4749's Blog
 

Buy 2 Day Diet From China

The Gibson Lady was a manner and attractiveness icon in the late nineteenth and early 20th generations. But in excess of that, the artist that designed her, Charles Dana Gibson, thought she embodied the rising independent nevertheless still flawlessly feminine American girl he idealized.   His drawings became wildly well-known and lots of young adult females wished to be the 2 day diet. The merchandising of these photos reached proportions similar to Star Wars. You can dine with your Gibson Woman tablecloth and china, and when you fancied an after-dinner stroll you might carry alongside the umbrella bearing her image just in case of rain, only to name a few of the goods to decide on from.   It may feel unusual to think of a graphic illustration obtaining such an effect on American tradition. But picture if there have been no flicks, Tv or world-wide-web. Photography was however considered a fresh art and much more expensive than spending an artist for drawings. Before the silver display lit up imaginations, it was illustrators whose get the job done appeared in newspapers and preferred magazines that set the tone for vogue.   Artist Charles Dana Gibson was the son of an American Civil War veteran plus a loving mom. Equally his parents inspired his expertise in drawing silhouettes, a well-liked artwork on the era. While, they ended up of meager means, they managed to mail him to artwork faculty. He was equipped to study for 2 several years but his family couldn't continue on to pay his way. He set out to sell his drawings, but he didn't confirm for being a lot of a businessman at the moment.   He was persistent however and gradually started off to market his illustrations to quite a few preferred publications. Though he was a working artist, it wasn't until he established the Gibson Lady that he became well acknowledged. Immediately after Environment War I once the Gibson Lady was a lot less well-liked as well as flapper lady grew to become all the rage, he settled all the way down to do largely oil portraits of his residence condition and loved ones.     The Gibson Girl glance integrated her renowned updo which was a take on the chignon. It absolutely was a mix of classic elegance and a hint of fiery spunk with wisps of hair falling out within a seemingly haphazard trend. This fashion epitomized the outgoing, optimistic spirit inherent in Gibson's illustrations. It showed lots of course with just more than enough of an air of independence.   Long hair for ladies was the established order with the era. This hairstyle gathered these prolonged locks about the best on the head or inside a bun closer towards the back. Adult females with by natural means heavy and curly hair had an a lot easier time pulling this seem off, but with some exertion, women with just about any texture of hair could help it become perform.     The style was dictated with the mores of the day which involved Victorian era sensibilities. A girl was expected to become female and never indicate much too substantially skin, however some shoulder and possibly a hint of cleavage was authorized. Even though this seems a tad stuffy compared to today's requirements, sexuality was still present while in the clear curves with the hourglass determine held in position by corsets and confirmed off by long flowing gowns. Daywear was in close proximity to ankle-length skirts, frilly tops accentuated by cinch waists. See the example listed below.   This image is the fact of Evelyn Nesbit. She was an artist's type and chorus girl who was one of many many women who posed for Gibson. She portrays the weather of Gibson Girl style, even though her personalized life reads like a , but that's a story for another time.   It wasn't just American women who embodied the Gibson Woman look. In reality, the artist held a contest to search for that suitable female magnificence he envisioned the Gibson Girl for being. He selected the Belgian-born actress Camille Clifford for the reason that lady who represented this suitable. This style was very common in Europe and The us.   Gibson Woman Gifts     These Gibson Woman things are for you to give to a colleague or continue to keep for on your own. An ornament is likely to make a superb addition to a turn-of-the-century themed Xmas tree. Or pick from the card layouts. 1 is of the few obtaining a bit carried away plus the other will be the basic Gibson Girl portrait.   On the time the Gibson Girl very first turned well known, The us was during the midst of the Gilded Age, a time of extraordinary financial growth due to industrialization. The title came from the title of a book by Mark Twain, the famous American humorist. The term implies that which appears attractive on the exterior but is filled with turmoil within just.   This was a time of terrific wealth and conversely wonderful poverty. Not all wealthy industrialists dealt with their personnel with respect. The Gilded Age preceded the Progressive Period when lots of social policies altered including improved remedy of personnel. When her best impressed by itself on a way of life, she was evidently of a specified class unlike what quite a few typical Americans with the time personally had any knowledge with besides what they read about or worked for.   The recognition with the Gibson Girl's image lasted in the commencing on the twentieth century but pale not prolonged soon after the beginning of World War I. came into vogue. The Gibson Girl's impossibly skinny however voluptuous figure was hardly attainable to the normal female. Probably the explanation she nonetheless holds a spot in our country wide collective psyche is that even with explanations to get pessimistic she represented a spirit of innocence and hope in the turning of the new century.
sss4749

sss4749

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Casey's Countdown
 

Pre- Op Ink??

So Here is a quick timeline of my banding thus far: First dr. Visit 1/10/12 Endoscopy 1/13/12 Psych Eval. 1/23/12 Nutrition eval. 1/26/12 Submitted 1/30/12 APPROVED 1/30/12. Pre-op labs 2/15/12 Last pre-op visit 2/21/12 SURGERY 2/22/12   To celebrate the beginning of my journery, I want a tattoo I drew up. I want the color filled in at different milestones. Have an appt the night before surgery. It will be on the back of my left shoulder. has anyone e Se had one so close to banding? Or asked their doctor about it? I figured if Im going to be on antibiotics after surgery that they could quicken the tattoo healing? Toughts?
brownie012

brownie012

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sweetsoutherngirl's Blog
 

Pre Op Appointment Done!

My Pre-op went great!!! I met my surgeon, Dr. Reilly and he is wonderful! He made me feel at ease and answered all of my questions! His scale actually had me weighing 6 pounds less than my home scale. I bought a new one after that and surprise that one had me six pounds less also! But I registered with the hospital and they were awesome also! I am fourth in line and have to be at the hospital at 8:30am and she said if all went well I could go home by 3pm. I also met the bariatric coordinator and she was awesome also. She gave me so much information. I have two packets of pre-surgery info to read tonight. Wow it is getting so close and feels real now. I am ready to get the surgery part over so I can start my new way of life.
sweetsoutherngirl

sweetsoutherngirl

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DeesDiary's Blog
 

Pre-Op Journey

Hello to all I hope to use this blog as a way to journal my way through the lapband experience not only to give insight to those considering it but for myself as a reminder of what was and what will be.   As a RN I know full well the risks of being obese but it's much like the respiratory therapist who smokes, what we know and what we do sometimes conflict! I've been overweight for as long as I can remember. My mother says the Dr. had me on a diet at 2. My earliest memory of diet was as a sophomore in high school. I've tried slimfast, dexatrim, calorie counts, and weight watchers all without serious weight loss. At 54 I am at my heaviest weight ever, 235 I never imagined I would be this heavy, how does this happen, how could I let myself get this heavy? It's a lifetime of poor habits obviously and genetics play some role. I swear I have the metabolism of a slug.   We (my fiance and I) went to a seminar on Jan. 28th and had done a lot of research before hand. The staff at the seminar were great and answered everyone's questions without hesitation. From the moment we met Dr. Fox I knew he was the surgeon I wanted. I scheduled my consult a few days before the seminar, I knew this was the surgery I wanted, needed, to help me lose the weight and be healthier. I had my blood work, pulmonary function test, and my EKG the Thursday following the seminar. Yesterday, Feb 6th I had an EGD to see if I had a Hiatal Hernia. My INS. has a total ban on any bariatric surgery but will pay for hernia repair. No surprise, I have one , should I be happy. The good thing is that while fixing the hernia I get the lapband. Even if I hadn't had the EGD, Dr. Fox would have fixed the hernia during banding. So now I save 5k because the INS. pays for the hernia.   The only step left is to meet one on one with Dr. Fox for physical, and instructions on pre-op diet. He uses phase one of the South Beach diet preoperatively. My surgery is scheduled for March 2nd so I have a few weeks. The biggest thing I will have to give up is Diet Coke and carbs. I, like most overweight people am a carbaholic. I could eat pasta 7 nights week. I have tried to taper off the diet coke slowly but am not ready to say no more just yet. I have a few favorite foods I must eat before the pre-op diet begins simply because they will be off limits afterwards.   As the surgery gets closer I get more excited about what's to come. One day at a time, one pound at a time is my new motto.   D
DeesDiary

DeesDiary

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JoyceReal's Blog
 

I Really Need Another Fill

I have an appointment on the 21st, but I hate to wait that long when I know I need a fill now. I will be patient, but I have gained a few pounds. It is so hard to get it off, I hate to gain back any. Sigh, the process where you are not yet in the green zone is hard. I do so well, then things loosen up and I stop losing then I even gain a little. I hate those mornings on the scale and would gladly football that darn scale through the house. Yes, I can be very childish at times. Anyway I will be patient and try not to damage the rotten scale until the 21st then I hope I will get a fill.
Joyce Real

Joyce Real

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Pooh plus size's Blog
 

What Should I Do Please Tell Me

Hello I haven't blogged in a while thought I would have some good result pics to post but not. Please tell me the best way to get this weight lost thing going. I do have have some restriction but I can still eat bread, rice and noodles not as much but I have no problem swallowing is that good or do I need a fill. I just need to know what makes u lose steady weight mines always stop I am 4 months out and down 28 lbs what to do
Pooh plus size

Pooh plus size

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Char60's Blog
 

8 Weeks Out And Doing Great

I had my check-up in Vegas this morning and most of it was really good. According to their scale I weight 290 but that is good 47 lbs for their records. I still like my scale better 285 this morning = 52 lbs lost.   Was given my card to show the buffet cashiers so I don't get charged a ton. Was cleared to do what ever I want and eat what ever I want (except soda). I don't have to go back for 3 months YEAH!!!!   Picked up a few snack bars and some more hot coco yummy.   It was a good trip all in all.   On the down side I was told I wasn't eating enough calories he wants me at 1000 to 1100 calories a day (instead of 600-900). I will give it my best shot.   Happy Journey trails for all.
Charlotte

Charlotte

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xoxo313's Blog
 

Heartfelt Thanks To My Lapband Family

My last blog I as not feeling myself that evening I went to the hospital I was very dehydrated and had a terrible pain in my neck I was admitted and released the next bite I am noe recovering nicely and found a protein shake I can tolerate Aldo getting in more fluids. I went on the site the next evening and saw many comments each and everyone of them made me feel soooooo good thanks to all of you
xoxo313

xoxo313

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Blog 97014
 

"what's 5 More" Then And Now

Hi fellow bandsters! I had another one of those "then & now" moments today while I was out riding my bike. We were at mile 10 when my son asked if we should stop or do 5 more. What's 5 more was my reply! And off we went.   Back before Bandolina became part of my body, that was my reaction when I would get on the scale and it was up 5 pounds. Or when I was eating just about anything....never about moving my body!   Thought I wouls share!
Seanamw

Seanamw

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LovetheNewMe's Blog
 

Wow, It's Like Starting Over

Well I hope all my friends are doing well. I have spent the morning reading and trying to catch up on how everyone is progressing. I noticed I had not posted since November of last year: why, not sure. The holidays came and went with no major issues, I got a GI bug before Christmas and learned I could truly vomit after being banded and it was not a pleasant experience. I learned that even with a band Thanksgiving and Christmas can be very challanging holidays. Who does not enjoy the smell of fresh baked cookies and pies and lets not forget about that wonderful dinner with all the sides. My family was a little disappointed because I chose not to bake, but why tempt a former fat person. I may have learned alot over the past year but I still love food and I love the wonderful traditions that I have enjoyed since I was a child so I decided to let my daughter do the baking for the family, they live 4 and half hours away so they were not in my easy reach. Early in January I started to notice that I was not staying as satisfied between meals, I would eat my portions but I could usually down my portion in about 10 minutes. I knew this was not good but hated the idea of getting a fill. Any of you that have followed my blog know that I have not had but a few fills but my last one resulted in an overfill and an unfill before they got it right. Multiple sticks later I was back in the green zone again. Well I went to see my surgeon the second week of Jan and had my 3rd fill on Jan 30th. What an event, I had an esphogeal spasm when he pulled the fluid out of my band," it felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest." But I survived and the past week has been as fun as I remember, that is where Wow, it;s like starting over comes in. My first thought after this fill was, "Why can I not just learn to control my hunger so I don't have to go through this." 48 hours of clear liquids, than advance to soft than to solids. It has taken me 7 days to advance back to solids and it is really small amounts, about 2 ozs every 2-3 hours. I had to go back to the protein drinks to get all my protein in for a few days. I thought I might be too full, but I can pass liquids easily and solids if I chew them well. I think I had been a little more unrestricted than I thought for quite sometime and had become comfortable with managing my portions on my own. I lost 7 lbs last week but have finally leveled off maintained for the past few days, I am gradually adding solids back into my diet and cutting back on the protein drinks. So I guess this past week I have learned that this truly is a life long journey! Never give up and stay true to your self and you will be successful.....................
♥LovetheNewMe♥

♥LovetheNewMe♥

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bandedehs' Blog
 

I Am Discouraged...

I was banded on Oct.21, 2011. As of today, I've lost 13 lbs since surgery. Did not have to do any special diet before. Lost those 13lbs during the 1st 6 wks after surgery. Gained some over holidays. Back at the 13lb total loss now. I'm eating so much less than I used to. And yes I'm very aware of protein, water, fat, salt intake...Making good food choices. I know exercise is where my shortfall is & I know HOW to do it. I was a longtime gym rat. Had lost 70lbs 8 yrs ago & kept it off until pregnancies & debilitating arthritis hindered my workouts. I have started back walking & doing some yoga, but I feel like I'm right where I've always been. My fat likes me. It wants to stay. It fights to stay. I have 3 friends who have been banded for over a year. one has lost 50lbs. the other two have lost 70lbs. They have not worked out. They have eaten pretty much whatever they wanted but in very small portions. I have 3 cc's in my band & i have good restriction. I can barely eat dinner b/c my band is so tight at night, so that forces me to "behave" during my worst snacking time (after the kids go to bed). I have more vomiting episodes trying to shove dinner down my throat while feeding the husband & 2 kids, so I've backed off of trying to eat dinner "just because it's dinnertime".....and here I am still weighing 254lbs......totally discouraged......
bandedehs

bandedehs

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zil's Blog
 

I Have Hit A Really Long Plateau

OMG, I have been the same weight for the past few weeks. I can't seem to get past this darned plateau. Thought for sure that by now I would be in the 210's, but no such luck. I do think I am losing inches, tho. My clothes are getting loose on me.   Any thoughts on how to move off, and start sliding back down the mountain again??? or is this just something that will happen in time as long as I stick to the rules???   I ust confess that it has been very hard for me to get to the gym the past few weeks...foot problems (me), 2 family members have had surgery (hubby an #2 daughter), have had to watch the grandbabies (#1, #2 and #3 daughters kids), etc. I would like to tell them to take a hike. but my mom was always there for me, so that is not an option. Besides, if the shoe was on the other foot, they would do the same for me.   Such is life and it goes on.   I WILL NOT GIVE UP GOAL -- 65 MORE POUNDS THIS YEAR!!!
zil

zil

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shues138's Journal
 

Back On The Wagon

This weekend was a disaster food wise. But, today is a new day, and I'm just going to get back on the wagon and deal with it. I made the HUGE mistake of weighing myself on Monday and I gained six pounds. Then I realized it's my TOM this week, and I usually gain about 5 pounds from that. But still I'm just annoyed because the old me is still there in my head where I just want to eat everything over and over. I want to be able to enjoy times like these (ie Superbowl Sunday) with my friends, but I think at this point, for this year, any event that involves food I'm just going to have to stay away from until I beat this love I have with food.   Anyway, I'm back at work, back to eating healthy again and back to the gym, I'm not giving up!!!!
shues138

shues138

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emmybell83's Blog
 

The Beginning

I have been overweight all my life despite trying several diets and programs i still remain this way. I would always lose a little and then put twice as much back on. I am currently 28 and after have 4 children (one sadly stillborn) i decided to take the plunge. I told my husband on my last attemp at Weight Watchers that if i failed at this then i would have lap band surgery. so i made the appointment and went and met with Dr Greenslade (my surgeon) this was in March 2011 - it was just before this appointment i discovered i was pregnant again. So i met with the surgeon and told him i was pregnant he said i could have the surgery after the baby was born. After a long year of being pregnant and having a baby - I had the surgery when my new baby was 10 weeks old - thank goodness i have a wonderful mother in law, husband and mother who took care of my children and drove me to Brisbane whilst i had the operation and waited over night to take me home again. I honestly didnt think i would of been so sore and out of it but i was and was so thankful i had my mum to hel,p me for the next few days when i got home. Living on liquids for the first two weeks was a real struggle - but i got there in the end. In the first two weeks the biggest struggle was severe shoulder pain and obviously pain in my stomach - but with some strong pain killers i am getting there. Two weeks in i am still having some pain where the portal is and occasionaly in my shoulder when i eat too much but all in all feeling a lot better. I have also lost about 9 - 10 kilos which is a real plus! I am looking forward to what the future will bring. Starting weight - 133.7 kilos - ashamed to say!
emmybell83

emmybell83

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sss4749's Blog
 

How To Get Chinese Slim Coffee

Are you currently an avid collector of cost-free beauty strategies? Right here are 7 free splendor tips and pointers to help make your face and human body care a lot less complicated:   Cost-free attractiveness suggestion #1:   To clean facial epidermis without the need of accomplishing harm, really don't scrub. Relatively, utilize a mild, oil and fragrance free cleanser, ideally one which is pH well balanced.   For oily skin make use of a cleanser which has chinese slim coffee or salicylic acid. Unless your skin is oily, stay clear of toner as this could dry out the skin.   Absolutely free beauty tip #2:   Spend in a very magnifying mirror to carefully scrutinize your facial skin. It can then be straightforward to determine enlarged pores to the central components on the cheeks and acne breakouts and blackheads inside the place of your nose.   Free splendor suggestion #3:   Crisis treatment method for puffy eyes: Should you need to get rid of puffy eyes in a very hurry, chill two teaspoons during the fridge, then put the hollow sides more than closed eyes for the few minutes.   Alternatively, just take two chamomile tea bags that have cooled immediately after staying steeped in boiling water, and area them more than the eyes for any jiffy.   Free of charge magnificence tip #4:   Neck Region: When significantly time and particular attention is lavished around the confront, the neck location requires as considerably care and consideration. Consist of the neck place in the skincare schedule.   Free of charge magnificence tip #5:   To obtain the day off into a healthier start, come up with a drink from boiling h2o and also the juice of 1 lemon.   Add some finely chopped ginger for additional fascination. Aside from currently being a great resource of Vitamin C, this tends to purify the liver and get your metabolic process really going.   Free of charge splendor suggestion #6:   Property Manufactured Salt Rub: Feel renewed by earning your own salt rub by using a blend of coarse salt and gentle liquid soap. Using a loofah mitt, utilize the combination throughout your body inside the shower and rinse the suds carefully.   Pat your body dry and after that use a body cream or oil to leave your body delicate and sleek. (Really don't use solutions that contains alpha hydroxy acids to avoid irritating the skin)   Free of charge attractiveness tip #7:   Make foot care a part of the shower program. Keep a pumice stone from the shower and smooth away any calluses which may start forming, dry pores and skin around the heels or balls on the ft, or tough skin within the edge from the toes.   Light, normal treatment will retain ugly foot troubles at bay.   Just like numerous important things which are powerful, it really is often the straightforward tips which could possess the best benefits. Employ these seven no cost attractiveness tips and glimpse your greatest the many time.
sss4749

sss4749

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Caribear's Blog
 

Physician Supervised Diet: Month 2

I had my second of nine supervised diet visits today. I wanted to go in anyway because I have been having trouble with my feet swelling. Not just regular swelling, but the kind of swelling that makes the skin hurt because it is being pulled so tight. I spent almost all day on the couch Saturday because my feet were so swollen and painful that I could hardly walk. So today I went in with my food and exercise logs to get my visit done and over with.   I got on the scale without taking off my shoes or coat, and so the number showed that I had actually gained a little since my last visit. My scale at home says I am holding steady. My doctor looked over my logs and said he was pleased with what I was doing. I told him about the swelling and he poked at my ankles a little bit, then said he would order a blood test to make sure that my kidneys were functioning normally. He also said that my blood pressure was a little high, and that if it was still elevated at my next visit, he would put me on a blood pressure medication and a diuretic.   I guess that the elevated blood pressure is both good and bad. Bad because, well, nobody needs high blood pressure. But good because it will probably indicate more of a need to the insurance company for the surgery - another comorbidity. I mentioned to the doctor that my blood pressure is usually normal unless I am in a fair amount of pain, which I was today and have been for the past few days. He agreed but said that he would still put me on the medication if it was still elevated next time. I noticed on the receipt that he also ordered a test for my thyroid hormones, probably because I haven't lost any more weight despite eating less than 2000 calories per day and burning from 300 to 600 per day with exercise (numbers from myfitnesspal.com) So they will call me with the results sometime later this week and we will see what they say.   Two down, seven to go. The goal is coming slowly but surely. I think I can, I think I can!
Caribear

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Food, Food what FOOD!
 

Will I Ever Enjoy Food Again?

Will I ever be able to enjoy food again? will I ever be able to take even one bite of cake? can I, if I measure it ever be able to have potatoes. I realize that food is what got me in this problem but I'm so scard I will never be able to enjoy good food again! I look at my plate and I can have broth, Not filling soup no strained chicken noodle soup! protien drinks (can only handle just so much milk) water! 3 weeks of this I can't wait for soft...smooth...FOOD! I look at everyone around me and all I see is food, potatoes, corn,rice,green beans, so much food I just want to ask myself what was I thinking getting this means NO MORE FOOD!!!
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