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blackanese25's Blog
 

Week 5- Lmao!

OK so since last weeks blog got deleted, ill do a quick update.   STATS: surgery 12-12-11 5'7" Hw: 265 GW:250 DoS:238.1 CW:212.1   DOWN 26 LBS...OH YEA!   So here it is week 5. And honestly i think im doing pretty well.. Ive had ups Ive had downs, but overall im doing good...   CAUTION-- this might be TMI.. lol   So on the 14th, mother nature decided she was gonna rear her ugly head, gotta love that time of the month. And so far i havent really dealt with any stalls.. i had a minor gain the 3rd week, but that came off with some so i wasn't to unhappy and it only lasted a day or two so wasn't to bad. Anyways, so i have been steadily loosing approx 2 lbs per day before my TOM, and then once it started i gained 2 lbs.. damn water retention..lol. anyways So even tho im back to 212, im just sitting at this number until my cycle ends. its a little frustrating, but its just something im going to have to deal with.   I guess the reason that i brought it up is because now im just going to laugh... this means every month im gonna deal with this. LMAO! ugh the joys of being a woman. Ill tell you why its funny to me.. before surgery i had been on DEPO for 9 years. I haven't had a freaking period in 9 years... ugh now im gonna have one every month. lolololol... FABULOUS!   Anyways thats my rant and rave for the week.. other than that.. YUP im still hitting the gym 5 days a week, and it feels great!... JUST STARTED KICK BOXING... and lemme tell you.. that is a work out and a half!..   lastly, i have my follow up with my surgeon on the 27th! Im hoping she releases me to start doin full workouts.. i want to start working my abs!
blackanese25

blackanese25

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sunshineinbama's Blog
 

Post Op Banding

Today was post op appointment after the banding ......i stepped up on the scale.......i have dropped 25 pounds since my weigh in before pre-op and surgery....and also got the ok from dr to go back to the gym....i'm so ecited i havent been in a couple months, so tonight i can get back in the pool again .....
sunshineinbama

sunshineinbama

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I'm in control now.
 

So Pissed.

So almost 2 weeks ago, I ordered protein powder from SEI Nutrition. The Protein Max powder that everyone seems to rave about. Well, they took my 100 bucks, but gosh - I never got the protein powder. I've tried calling them dozens of times, emailed them, sent them questions through their website - NOTHING. Finally on Friday I speak to some really snotty customer service rep who I then ask to transfer me to a supervisor - she says there isn't one and that she would have the supervisor call me - I told her that I doubted that would happen but waited for the call anyway - I told them that if I didn't receive the product, I was going to have my credit card company deal with them. No phonecall, of course. I call today and ask her why I didn't receive a call and she said I never asked for one - which I did. She then tells me that she cancelled my order but won't issue a refund because I threatened to have my credit card company deal with it. Well DUH what did she expect me to do, just give them 100 bucks and not care that I didn't receive my order? So now I have to go to my credit card company, and because I did authorize the charge, its taking forever to get the money back. Not only that, I don't have any protein powder to use. I'm so pissed right now.
circa

circa

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sweetsoutherngirl's Blog
 

Exercise!

Today I realized how much I really am going to miss the gym when I have my sugery. I workout four times a week, which my patient advocate said was good. But I have heard it's pretty intense coming from abdominal surgery when you head back to the gym. I guess the thing to do is work out hard before going in.
sweetsoutherngirl

sweetsoutherngirl

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_Jen_'s Blog
 

Ww - Wk1

So this first week I am interested in seeing how the WW points plus system works with: My band, my budget, time (or lack thereof), how full or hungry do I feel, am I bored already etc. Sort of an information gathering week. I definitely don't expect to be able to follow the points-plus plan like WW wants (i.e., eat all your points) but am going to try to do the plan the best I can and see how I feel and if this is something not only do I want to do, but can help me stay in a weight loss zone.     Week 1.15.12 through 1.21.12 [Daily Point Allowance: 41, Weekly Points Allowance: 49] Sunday
Carmel Machiato [8pts], 4 Breakfast Sausages [5], slim-fast snack bar [3], taco bell [12] , yoplait [4], light peaches & 1/4 cup grape nuts [4.5] = 32.5
[*]Monday Breakfast/Coffee [16], sweet & spicy tuna [5], light peaches & 1/4 cup grape nuts [4.5], coffee/creamer [2], bag of kettle corn popcorn [15] = 42.5
[*]Tuesday [*]Wednesday [*]Thursday [*]Friday [*]Saturday
_Jen_

_Jen_

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Is that a Fat Joke?
 

Here A Scale, There A Scale, Everywhere A Scale Scale!

So it's day five out and I' m BACK! To hell with these crying spells and pitty party! Today I've gotten up every two hours to walk, gotten all my protein in, and tried to get my water in. So I had officially decided NOT to get on the scale before my first doctors appointment..........couldnt help myself! Im down 16lbs! Super excited, but honestly Im really excited about eating more than just protein shakes, jello, broth and popsicles. I did find a trick to spicing up my protein shakes with a packet of decaf instant coffee!    
mags2u

mags2u

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What food will be limited having the lap band?
 

After The Post Op Diet Like Clear Liquids, Etc. What Will I Be Able To Eat?

I'm just curious what foods "work" well with the lap band and what don't work so well. For instance I've seen some people say rice and breads don't work very well with their lap band. Granted rice is probably not the healthiest but I love rice! So I don't want to cut it completely the rest of my life!   Aslo please comment any tips to eating with the lap band one I can eat food and not just liquids and mushies.
ANewMe!

ANewMe!

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A Year of Possibilities
 

Post-Op Day 10: The Letter T

Ten days! Aside from my abdomen feeling "tight" as my body heals and my incisions stinging and itching, it feels weird to think that today is only the tenth days since surgery. I have settled back into my regular, crazy routine and am adapting well to my new diet. I must say, though, that it's very nice to not have to drink broth anymore.   Theater - Rehearsals for "Arsenic and Old Lace" are in full swing and I am working on developing my character. Am I stern? Am I independent? Am I the one who forced my crazy, sociopathic nephew to move away? I think yes. But then again, I do believe it is charitable to put lonely old bachelors out of their misery by poisoning their wine...   Teeth - I have found it rather difficult to come by chewable vitamins in this country. Thus, I opted for a liquid multivitamin which, as it turns out, tastes awful. Today I had my second dose and I can assure you it will be my last. As I was taking the elevator downstairs during my break, I scrutinized myself in the mirror, as I am prone to do, and noticed that the edges of my incisors (front teeth) were rather dark. Having worked as a dental assistant in my first career, I instantly freaked out, fearing that this change in diet had somehow had adverse effects on my oral health! At the end of my break, having rationalized what could possibly be the cause of said darkening, I stuck out my tongue in the mirror and learned that it, too, was rather black. I immediately commenced to brushing my teeth and tongue with vigor (I hate - gag - brushing - gag - my tongue) and had some significant success. However, it would appear that I now need to make an appointment with the dentist to get my teeth pumiced sooner than my six month check up five months from now. Grrr. Next mission: dispose of liquid multivitamin (made in Ireland - perhaps an explanation for the notoriously poor appearance of the teeth of those in that area; apologies for the over generalization) and hunt again for a chewable.
meloney

meloney

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Stacy F's Blog
 

2 1/2 Weeks Post Surgery

I had my surgery on December 29th 2011. Prior to the surgery I had lost 20lbs by just following the protien diet and eating small portion for dinner. I was felling pumped and excitted for this new journey. After the surgery I gained 6lbs but lost it within the next couple days. Then a few more pounds starting coming off. At the end of week 2 I was down 30lbs but starving every day. My stomach literally felt like it was eating itself. I saw my nutritionist last Monday and told him about all the hunger pains and how difficult it was to make it through the day. He advised me it was ok to start eating solids as long as I kept it fat free. I have been eating 1/2 lunch meat sandwhich and small bowl of soup for my lunch and dinner. For breakfast I have either had a cup of coffee or a small bowl of cream of wheat. I started walking alot and have been been doing about 2 miles a day for the last week. In the last few days I have put on 5lbs and couldn't figure out why. Is my body going through a starvation period where it is holding onto the food I have eaten in fear its not going to get anymore? I only ate one meal yesterday and walked about 5 miles and when I weighed in this morning I had lost 4lbs. I am hoping once I get my first fill, that I will start seeing a difference. My incisions are looking excellent except the port area where I had popped a stitch. It is a little sore and bleeds a little at a time but no odor, leaking or anything to be concerned about. I keep it clean and put neosporin on it all day. I know its been a scary and exciting journey for me. Let me know if you are or have experienced the same thing or close to. I cant wait to see what the future brings. I am currently down 28lbs and 1 inch in month! I am still staying positive to the many lbs ahead!!!
Stacy F

Stacy F

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brave?'s Blog
 

I Promise To Not Eat Carbs, Just Dont Ask Me To Write It Down!)

Ok... enough of being a sad sack.   I got through 1 week of almost carbless living and I didn't die.   I used my food journal everyday, which for me is the hardest part.   My RD gave me an 8.5x11 piece of paper to track my food and feelings. 1 sheet for each day. No way!   Than I moved to a homemade excel masterpiece, double sided, 4 days per sheet. Nope!   Now, Ive got a 3x4 Snoopy notebook. re-written it all. not charting feelings, cuz I'm not eating with my feelings. I only eat what I bring and that not very much (to work that is).   Now, some of you might say "Ellie, why not use your phone?". To you, I say...I don't have a Smartphone... I have a Dumbphone.
brave?

brave?

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shadowstacey's Blog
 

Beginning To Be Positive!

These last few days since i had my surgery are the first few positive days ive had.. Ive begun my own diet that caters to my likes but is still 10 times less then what i used eat. I started the gym now coz the doc said im fit and ready to go and feels fantastic after it. I even went for walk on the beach with my new puppy. I have so much energy i dont no what to do with it. I still have no restriction but i know now that when i do I will be mentally and physically able to handle the dip in food. It feels good to finally feel proud of myself.   Nite   x x x
shadowstacey

shadowstacey

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LUCYCAT's Blog
 

The Date

Right before I had my surgery my boyfriend broke up with me. The idea of me losing weight intimidated the life out of him. That was in May of 2011. I had my surgery in August 2011. I have lost 70 pounds. Recently I have been kicking around the idea of getting back on the horse so to speak. I have gone on a few first dates. I have tried to set it up to where we do not eat on these dates. More like a sit and talk and drink coffee date.   I honestly have no idea how to explain my decision to a stranger. So far it hasn’t been a problem. To be fair, the guys I have dated so far have been…well let’s just say we haven’t been compatible.   I’ve been talking to a new guy lately. I like him. I like him a lot. He is very different from anyone I have ever met. He wants to take me out to dinner. I am nervous about eating in front of him. I thought if I ordered soup maybe it would be okay. But I know from experience that people freak out when they see how little I eat.   I dread the idea of his first impression of me. I dread having to explain that I have had VSG. I really like this guy. And to be honest- I am tired of dating. I had pretty much just given up when I met him. He wants to go out next weekend. I am nervous and worried. I like him- I didn’t really like the others.
LUCYCAT

LUCYCAT

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Portia Lovlee Mac Donald's Blog
 

Jan. 16 2012- The Day My Life Will Changed

Jan. 16,2012 is the day my life will starts! as some may know and most will figure out I'm getting Lapband suragry...the reason I haven't told many people is because I didn't want to hear all the neg. thoughts out there I wanted support not pity like I couldn't do it myself, I was thinking all of the same things, I didn't want to hear it, I didn't want to fail my children I didn't want to fail my family but then I thought I was failing myself all these years...So I decided that 2012 would be my year! I will be going in on Monday Jan. 16 2012 I'm a size 16/18 all belly at 230lbs.
Lovlee Banded

Lovlee Banded

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sweetsoutherngirl's Blog
 

Just Waiting.....

So it has been over three weeks since my psych and cardio evaluations have been completed. True results has the reports,but their medical director only clears charts on Friday's. Sigh..... I hope Monday or Tuesday brings a call with a surgery date. I have lost 11 pounds on the pre-op diet. My advocate suggested I start early since I was already insurance approved and just waiting for medical clearence. So ready to get on to a new me. Right now I feel like I'm in limbo.
sweetsoutherngirl

sweetsoutherngirl

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Caribear's Blog
 

My New Nutritionist And Yay For Small Victories!

At the advice of my doctor, I went to see a nutritionist this past Wednesday. Well I guess technically she's a "wellness nurse" but my doc called her a nutritionist, and that's basically what she does. I was nervous because I didn't know what to expect. I guess all these years of being treated as sub-human by health professionals because of my weight has really taken a toll on me. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that she was very nice, supportive, and upbeat. Almost a little too upbeat. I think of myself as a generally positive person, but the people who wake up spouting sunshine just drive me a little bit crazy.   In any case, she seemed very optimistic about my chances for success. It surprised her that I have already been making so many positive changes, and she was pretty happy with the diet I put myself on. I agreed to start seeing her twice a month to do weigh-ins and some tweaking to my diet. She mentioned in passing that she thought everything I had done so far would be a sign to the insurance company that I am really serious and committed. But she also said that phrase I keep hearing, "Maybe you'll do so well you won't need the surgery!" I would love to not need the surgery, and I'll definitely stay open to the idea that I might not need it, but since all of my past efforts have only gotten me to 370 pounds and frustrated, I have my doubts. There were many times that I have been serious and committed to losing weight, and some times that I did lose a fair amount, but obviously that didn't stay off. But we will see.   On a more positive note, I am beginning to gain some ground in my battle against overeating. For a long time now, I have been one of those people who will clean my dinner plate, then eat whatever my son didn't finish because "I don't want to be wasteful." I've been fighting hard to break that habit, and I can say with some measure of pride that I have gone almost a week without doing that. I realized that by eating that leftover food, I am not doing a good thing. It's not all that wasteful to throw out a few spoonfuls of food. Not to mention the extra calories I was "wasting" by eating it! So that has finally begun to sink in. Can I have an NSV before I've been banded? And I've also been sticking to the rule that I set with my nutritionist - no eating after 9 pm. Period. Which was rough that first day. My stomach felt like it was turning inside out, and my brain was screaming at me to go find something to eat ASAP or I would die. I did the emotional equivalent of sticking my fingers in my ears and yelling "I can't heeeeeeear youuuuu... lalalalala" and I survived!   So yay for small victories, because sometimes they're the most impactful ones.
Caribear

Caribear

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Lgneli's Blog
 

December 6Th Sleeved - What A Roller Coaster!

I've never done a blog before, but I really need to get this all out.   I've had back issues all my life. They were pretty much manageable until about 5 years ago when I got pregnant with my daughter. After her birth, I had five spinals to get through the pain, then another surprise birth of my son followed by six more spinals. I'm terrified to have back surgery and my doctor mentioned that my weight might be the problem since I've always been a little heavy, but the steroids & pregnancies had ballooned me over 80 pounds above my "normal" chubby" weight. I was now an embarassing 286 pounds. I followed the plan, found a weight loss doctor I loved and was approved.   My wonderful husband did the 10 day fast prior to surgery with me to help support me. I actually didn't mind it. We found the Jay Robb shakes and I think I lost 8 pounds during that time. Surgery day came - I cried being wheeled back. I'd never been put out before and the really nice doctor gave me a hug and said I've got something for these, as he wiped my tears away. I remember waking up in a lot of pain, but they were able to get it under control pretty quickly. I slept most of that day. It was hard to keep my eyes open enough to give my kids & husband kisses goodnight.   My doc doesn't do caths. And as luck would have it my "Aunt Flo" was kind enough to visit me that morning too, so it was delightfully embarassing to have to explain to every nurse - that I'm not dying - it's just my period. Now I'm not a good fluid intaker in general, so when it came time to suck on the ice chips -ugh. Pretty puky, but in two days - I was able to come home.   My kids & husband as well as myself were pretty grossed out by the drain. It was my nemisis for the next week. Always getting in the way, not really knowing if it was going to get pulled on something and send that lovely reminder pain that it was still there. Emptying it was a joy as well. How can you even think of eatting or drinking after seeing that. The first week I didn't really eat anything and struggled to drink. I remember being so thirsty that I could drink a pool, but getting so frustrated that I could only get a sip here & there. Sleeping was a struggle too as I am a side sleeper and can't sleep on my back because of my back issues. All in all - I really questioned if I made the best decsision that week several times, but what could I do - you can't change time.   By my post op visit to get my drain & staples out, I almost belted the nurse removing the drain. I think I actually had a melt down in the office too. No sleep, disgusting liquid pain meds & dehydration had won. Even though I had gone down to 269 by then, I wasn't happy. I was lucky enough to have to return to work a week out, the next day in fact after my drains were removed. I was so tired. I remember them telling me that I wouldn't feel hunger - they were absolutely right. I didn't want to eat anything. I sipped my water and silently killed my co-workers in my head for tempting me with the smells of their lovely coffee. I don't have a hard job, so actually it was nice to not just be sitting on my couch feeling sorry for myself.   Two weeks out, my lack of eatting gave me new symptions - constant burping & wonderfully horrible breathe. Even the strongest of listerine shots or sprays couldn't get me out of me. I was sleeping better, but my husband was constantly asking me to spray in the night. I was still tired all the time. I decided that I needed to try & eat something. I tried my much adored shakes and quickly found that anything fruit flavored sent me right over the edge. I moved to cream soup. Gag too. The Saturday before Christmas I spent in the hospital getting 3 bags of fluids. Felt so much better after that. They encouraged me to try and eat something to get my energy back. The week after Christmas, I found that runny mash potatoes with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese were my friend. A bit or two here and there made me feel a little more normal. I also had found that plain milk was easy on me too.   By the weekend of New Year's, my drain site had finally stopped hurting so I could sleep well & I was up to 3/4 c milk for breakfast, 1/4 c diced peach cup in juice for am snack, small piece of cheese for pm snack & a tablespoon of guacamole for dinner. My breathe was much better too and I was finally feeling myself. I was also overjoyed to have lost 36 pounds by now. My post-pregnancy clothes fit again (I know that typically isn't something you celebrate - but I had long outgrown my post pregnancy clothes about 2 steriod back shots ago). I could watch my kids again on my own and pick up my newly 2 year old, kiss him and lay him in his crib for the night.   I must have thought a little too much of myself because on the 9th, my company had their christmas dinner at a fancy resteraunt with cocktails. I wasn't stupid with drinking - I chose a martini with blue cheese stuffed olives for my beverage (my favorite). Clearly - that went over like a led balloon. One microsip and I felt as if I had just sanitized every inner stable & stitch inside of me. I pretended to drink it the rest of the night. Carefully removing the olives to my napkin to give the illusion of drinking more.   I only ate about a bite here and there - one of them was filet and the other a piece of shirimp. What the hell was I thinking? Even with all that chewing - I've been cursed with gas & what feels like a completely full stomach ever since. I've not really eatten anything since then except for my tried & true mashed potatoes once in a while to keep the dreaded dragon breathe at bay. I wonder if anyone else has this meat problem. I tried my old shakes again, but getting protein is so hard for me.   I'm looking forward to my next post op visit with my doctor this wednesday. I don't take the pepcid he gave me originally anymore, so looking into taking something like that again. I'm also going to try those gas strips that people keep talking about on here. I'm hoping that soon, the meat & piece of shrimp will finally go out of my stomach and I'll feel normal once again.   I'm down to 240 now and it seems that I've been that for about a week now. I'm loving how all my shirts feel loose and I actually found a shirt in a normal store in size "XL" that fit my for my company party. As an added bonus, my back has been much better too. I've not had to even ask for pain meds or muscle relaxers (can't take anything I used to take anymore) for any issues.   I can honestly say I thought everyone who said to "press on" in these things was full of crap. I'd rather say that this has been some roller coaster ride. Good then bad, Bad then good. But I'm looking forward to more of the good to come. No back surgery & a healthier life so I can be around for all three of my kids & husband for a long time.
Lgneli

Lgneli

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manda05's Blog
 

Day 4 Of 180

So I am on day 4 of 180 ... of my supervised diet. My friend asked me exactly what is the "supervised" part ..I told her once a month I have to see my food-probation officer!!! LOL Well anyhow .. I am doing good, very proud of myself!! The first 2 days I had "minor" slip-ups, but yesterday I did EXCELLENT and today I intend to do even better!!! I am so thankful for having a supportive fiance, family and even my coworkers are being very supportive!! Thats definitely what I need to help keep me in the right mindset. Ive even been able to walk thru the junk food aisle at the store and keep focused on going straight thru, no stopping!!
manda05

manda05

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legnarevocrednu's Blog
 

Stuck? And An Update!

Okay since Wednesday, I have had two throwing up episodes. The first time was salad. This morning it happened again. I apologize for the TMI but I really want to know if this is the norm. I had about half an omlette, chewed and ate slowly. I started to feel uncomfortable in my chest area and next thing I knew, I was running to the bathroom. The food came up like balls and lots of slime came out too. I'm assuming this is normal. I'm a bit confused because I did what I was supposed to and I really didn't eat that much at all. Obviously, I did something wrong but I'm not sure what. Even though this part of the band is gross, it makes me super excited to know that it's working!! Also, it felt so much better after I got it out. As an update, I was in a wedding last night. It was a lot of fun and I received lots of compliments. I hope to have pictures later. I was too busy to take any myself, but I'm sure others have some. I felt soo pretty and the dress was really flattering! This band has made me feel so much better about myself and I am grateful for that. Oh, and I also caught the bouquet for the first time ever!! And I danced my behind off (good exercise!). Anyways, I hope everyone has a great weekend!!
legnarevocrednu

legnarevocrednu

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CVWillis' Blog
 

Gas Alert!

Im finally being released from the hospital today !!!! I had the worst case of gas I've ever experienced. I wasnt able to hold down any liquids until yesterday. I don't have any pain from the incisions just from the gas & reflux! My mon says it looks like I've lost 20lbs because my 2nd chin is disappearing ... lol!   I hope & pray that you upcoming sleevers but experience gas the way I did. The only relief is walking it out! I was up and walking every 2 hours, walk even if you don't feel like it!   The staff @ Nothside Hospital was THE BEST!
CVWillis

CVWillis

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Brieana's Blog
 

Egd

So i had my EGD were they put me to sleep and stuck a tube down my throat and i have a hernia i guess but they said on my lapband surgery they will take care of that they knocked me out cold i dont remember knocking out i kinda like that haha glad i got that done with now next friday they are going to do the sleep test i met some patcients too they were nice i wish i can make some lapband friends to support eachother well I will stay updated )
Brieana

Brieana

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A Year of Possibilities
 

Post-Op Days 5-9: Brought To You By The Letter P

Firstly, lapbandtalk pooped out for three days! I'm not sure what that was about, but it certainly put a kink in my plans to post on my progress daily. I thought it was just here in Kuwait, which is understandable because the government censors our internet and the internet isn't of particularly great quality to begin with, but some friends in others countries weren't able to get on either. Thus, it was not a Kuwait thing; it was a lapbandtalk thing.   So, to catch you up on the goings on...   (And in no particular order)   To add to the wonderful pleasures of post-op recuperation, my period decided to make an appearance. Granted, it wasn't early, it wasn't late, I just forgot it was coming. Yay!   I guess the most interesting thing that occurred over the past few days was the pop. Tuesday night riding home from rehearsal, my carpool chica told me I could adjust the thermostat and radio as I like. So when a horrid rappish song came on (I say rappish because it was attempting to be rap and failing miserably) I reached to turn off the radio to prevent my ears from being assailed by the (ahem) musician's attempt to modernize and secularize a classic Christmas song ("Do You Hear What I Hear") into a song about DJs. Upon reaching, I felt a pop right mid-torso followed by a spreading warmth/burning sensation. Since that evening, any time I cough, sneeze, or get up from laying down it HURTS there. I told my bandster friend C and she said it sounded like I popped one of my stitches. So I called my doctor, who wanted to know how soon I could see him. By this point I had moved beyond the worry of popped stitches and onto the worry of an incisional hernia. As it was my planning period, I rushed right across to the hospital (the convenience of working so close) and he checked me out. The good news is that nothing has popped and I have no hernia (he actually said that was highly unlikely) and apparently just angered one of my muscles and should, therefore, take it easy.   In the same visit, they removed my plasters (what they call bandages here). This is a celebration because I'm moving along in my healing process. But I wanted them back! The shirt I was wearing was empire waist and kept rubbing up against my incisions! It didn't hurt, but it was so annoying! When I popped into my apartment between work and grocery shopping, I practically ripped the thing from my body and swapped it out for a shirt with absolutely no waist definition whatsoever. And breathed a sigh of relief.   After the removal of the bandages, I was contemplating not going grocery shopping because of said material annoyance, but the changing of the shirt and the pondering of what soups might be available at the distant Lulu Hypermarket motivated me to go nonetheless. Thus, I went, without my recyclable grocery bags as I was only going for soup. Well, they had Greek yogurt. As stated in an earlier post, I'm not a huge fan of yogurt. However, I like Greek yogurt. Thus, I stocked up. Then I moved on to the produce section. I spent, no exaggeration, a half hour in the produce section. One thing Lulu's is known for is it's produce section. I had no idea. I got ingredients to make mashed parsnips, mashed turnips, creamed cauliflower, more stock, and two kinds of soup! And left Lulu's with what for me is a full cart of groceries.   Which brings me to my next P: pureed foods. Yes, reader, I have moved on to pureed foods. And for those of you who have been there, you know what a glorious day it is when you get to stick that emulsion mixer into a container of food and whip the crap out of it to make your own baby food. Not because pureed food has such an interesting texture (because it doesn't) but because it offers so many more flavor options than broth-jello-juice days. By the time I was halfway through my second week of clears, and though I wasn't hungry, I was craving new flavors. Like cheese. And tomato. I got home from the grocery store and immediately chopped up vegetables and picked one of my newly acquired chickens to make the stock. Then I chopped up a butternut squash and used said stock to make butternut squash soup (which is amazingly delicious) and while that was simmering I roasted a crapload of tomatoes to make creamy tomato basil soup (which is heavenly). So, while I am still not hungry and must therefore remind myself to eat, I am eating good food.   My final P for this post is pounds. I am apparently losing just over a pound a day. As of today's jump on the Wii Fit board I am down 15 pounds in fourteen days. If I continue at this rate, I should reach my first weight loss goal (to see a number lower that 274 - my lowest weight in nine years) some time this week. This is amazing. I told my husband (he's not really my husband; we call each other husband and wife because he played Thenardier opposite my Mme. Thenardier for "Master of the House" in the theater's sixth production of Mad Musicals) and now he wants to go on a clear liquid diet. The man is thin, but whatever floats his boat. I would post a picture, but LBT says I'm not permitted to here, so I will change my profile pic so you can see what I mean.   And while I'm on the topic of the theater, my wonderful friend T said to me prior to the surgery that this weight loss is going to open up so many roles for me at the theater. He knows and acknowledges my acting and singing ability and loves me dearly. However, there aren't that many roles out there for someone my size (fat). Thus, by next year's casting calls I should be equipped to beat out less talented thinner people! Coming from a director, this is awesome news. I love my band.
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From: A New Pressing Issue..

About 6 mo. ago when I was conteplating being sleeved. I opened my big mouth to a co worker, who had become a friend,about wanting to go to MX for WLS. Besides her, I work with a lot of women who stand around and gossip about each other. Very hateful and mean spirited. Well, the friend I did confide in, is also a biggggg girl. I thought she would react quite nicely. To my surprise it was the exact oppisite. She said "What are you crazy? You do not need that, that is the easy way out, they will end up screwing you all up", it doesn't work anyway, on and on. BIG MISTAKE!!! At that very moment I decided not to share it with anyone else. I really thought she would be more supportive. I tried to explain that it was not a by pass but she did not want to hear it. It was strange I got the feeling like.... she was either jealous or felt inferior or intimidated. She actually treated me differently for a few days, going on and on about it, (quietly I in my ear), until I told her there was know way I could do it anyway for I did not have the $'s. Work became so uncomfortable during that time. She would ignore me unless she would say something pertaining to that subject. She showed a total different side of herself to me. I forgot to mention, she is not my boss but she is in a leadership position, like management but with out the power to hire and fire. She can make my job easy or very difficult. Other than this issue, I look up to her, think she is a wonderful gal. She is the go to person and is highly regarded in her position. I respect her tremendously. I truly want no hard feelings. I would hate for our relationship to change.   Now I have a sleeve date, Feb. 4th. I have not told my boss yet either, due of this issue. I have not dealt with even scheduling the time off. She will outright ask him and as soon as he says I can not discuss this with you then she will know. How would you handle the friend/ coworker lady and telling the boss? I must say I do trust her not to run her mouth. Yet I do not want her attitude, concerning it. I had a taste of it. My job is very physical. I plan on taking 6 weeks off. I do not see that as a problem. I truly did not expect to have the money available so soon to go, so this kind of came about quicker than expected. I dread going back to work, smaller and having to lie or be treated differently.     Source: A New Pressing Issue..
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