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Chefet-Amanda's Lapband journey with Thermomix
 

Jan 2012 Day 2

My name is Amanda and i got my lapband put in mid 2010 with a starting weight of 95kg and a big issue with self perception of my own body size image. I hated getting dressed in a size 20. I saw my doctor and something needed to be done! So this is my life my story and i hope as you read my blog i help you in some way big or small with your journey.       Well as you would have noticed its the second of janurary and i made a promise to myself that this year i would reach my goal weight 65-67kg. Late last year in mid december things for me became a little too much and i began emotionally eating and becoming depressed. Christmas was hard and i ate way too many lollies and too much chocolate, because everyone knows these things still slip through the band. I saw in New Years Eve with my fiancee on a beautiful beach with close friends. A beautiful way to see out the year 2011 and welcome 2012. Unfortunately i managed to get really burnt on my legs and have been unable to get much exercise in for the new year. I have not eaten any chocolate or lollies today!!
Chefet-Amanda

Chefet-Amanda

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6 1/2 Months to 50 y/o
 

New Years Day

Happy New Year Everyone! ???‰I'm doing this blog to help others who are trying to find support and information for their weight issues. Today is the end of week one of my gastric plication journey. I had surgery on Dec. 26 in Tijuana Mexico with Dr. Ortiz. The whole experience was great and it has been much easier than expected. This first week is all about creative ways to get quality calories into my body that come in the form of clear liquids. I have always had trouble with milk products but after plication my intestines REALLY, REALLY don't like milk. I made a drink from the "Bariatric Advantage" 27g of protein powder mix. The reaction was extreme gas. The noises were impressive but I was not happy! The base of the protein is whey, which is milk protein. BAD IDEA? This was the only real discomfort I have had so I heeded to lesson #1: Nix the Milk. I am not hungry at all but I am recognizing a specific tightness that is relieved by some yummy clear liquids. On new years eve I decided that wine was a liquid and gave myself permission to drink a bit but when it came down to it, I couldn't drink it. Even thinking about it right now turns me off. The other unexpected turn offs are chocolate almond milk, which I mixed the protein powder. YUCK! I LOVE chocolate almond milk and I drank this with the protein for two months preparing for plication but I could not get it down. So far I have had no cravings, just the opposite. I have also had no pain, except from lesson #1. I am off of work but if I had to, I could probably have worked today. I took down all the Christmas lights with my amazing husband ( my personal cabana boy). No problem with light lifting, stretching and bending with my knees. I left weight till last. There has been a lot of discussion about weight loss On this forum, but the fact is, no one has control of their weight loss, only of their actions that contribute to weight loss or gain. I started drinking two meals a day and eating one 7 weeks before surgery and lost 19.5 pounds. Since I returned home I have lost 4 pounds. BUT in the 5 days I was away for surgery, which involved less than 400 calories a day I gained 6.5 pounds. I toss this into the WTF file and rest well knowing I did everything right. Bottom line, I'm thrilled with my decision and excited to see what 2012 has to teach me. ???™
Linda E

Linda E

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NJGirl32's Blog
 

New Year-new Me!

It's been a while since I posted-actually I have been having trouble with LapBand's webpage (it overlaps posts and makes it hard to read the posts).,but I just wanted to drop by and say hello!   What an amazing holiday season for me! I have been hovering around the 190 range which is SO amazing since the week before surgery I weighed 248 and a year before that I was 258! I loved the way I look. I can remember this time last year avoiding all mirrors in department stores and now I love trying on clothes. I brought my camera to all holiday celebrations and gladly put myself in photos without hiding behind people! My daughter bought me victoria secret PJs in an XL and the pants are baggy-how cool is that? My self-confidence is back and I am so glad that I had this surgery.   I know some people count calories, exercise,, and record every morsel-but I do not-hoestly I do not do anything. Truthfully, if I did I would probably lose faster because at this point I am losing 5 pounds a month-but I am ok with that-really! I really can't eat a lot anyway. I am trying to make friends with my band. I avoid problems foods like breads, pizza, and unfortunately fruit. When I go to a resturant (which I do gfrequently) I order a seafood item and maybe soup. If I know I am going to dinner I will avoid eating until that time-with the exception of a snack. I simply can not eat in the afternoon and then eat at dinner.   Today I have an appetite-for the first time in a lonnng time I was ablet to eat a small omelet and I had a brownie. I am wondering if I may need a fill? But I have wondered that so many times since my last fill in August. I am just about 15 pounds from my goal of 175-I can't wait to get there!   Life is really good being thinner-I have more energy, I go out to social functions much,much, more and I look forward to them. During the holidays I have had wine and drinks at parties but now that the holidays are over those extra calories will stop and hopefully the scale will dip into the 180's! Wow! That would be amazing.   I wish you all a happy, healthy, and thinner New Year!!
NJGirl32

NJGirl32

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cori jo's Blog
 

2 Days Post-op

Happy New Year! I woke up feeling great! I was able to walk around and even do dishes! YAY...lol! I am down 3 more lbs. I know that I shouldn't be weighing myself but I couldn't help it! I am drinking vitamin water, chicken broth and protein shakes. The sugar free popsicles have been a nice treat. I have kept a heating pad on my belly and it has been helping. I have also been taking gas-x strips for the gas pains. Those pains come and go! I am anxious to finally take a shower...doing that tonight! Other than that...all is well. I go back to work on Tuesday. Hopefully I will make it through the day. We will see what happens!   Hope everyone is well!!!   <3 Cori
cori jo

cori jo

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Boob Question
 

Boob Question

Happy New Year!!!   Just a quick question for anyone that doesn't mind answering. Just curious to know if anyone well endowed lost a lot of inches after WLS. I was contemplating a reduction but thought I should hold off until after I'm banded. I've lost some weight over the years but don't recall seeing a noticeable difference in the boob area. Does anyone mind answering this.
New Me

New Me

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I-wanna-be-a-loser's Blog
 

Oh December - Your Evil!!

31 days post-op with the lap band - down 22 pounds... I only lost 2 pounds in the last two weeks. BUT the last two weeks involved many christmas and new years celebrations.... So I WIN! Hahaha, I am a-ok with pretty much no change as last year (or the year b4, or the year b4, etc, etc) I would have gained weight! Makes sense to me anyways....   Now today is January 1st! A new month, a new year!! A big day for big changes!   goals for 2012: 1. Lose 60 pounds 2. Be the best mommy I can be to my Jeremy (9 months) 3. Schedule date nights and bonding time with the hubby 4. Be active!!!! 5. Complete a Duathlon in September (run-bike-run) I can't swim.....   CHEERS ladies and gents!!! Here is to the best year yet!!!     Stacey
I-wanna-be-a-loser

I-wanna-be-a-loser

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Lisa O's Blog
 

Jan 1 2012 2 1/2 Weeks Till Lap Band Surgery!!!!!!

So now I get ready, get set and go. Surgery is in 2 1/2 weeks so I have to start my clear diet on friday and have the endoscope the same day. I think that will be easy cause I will be knock out half the morning, I am very excited to have the surgery but feeling kinda alone, not sure why.so do other tend to eat alittle more right before surgery? I am felling like i need someone to tell me EXACTLY what my diet should be afterwards .
Lisa O

Lisa O

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A Year of Possibilities
 

Day 1 - Pre-op Liquids

I went to the mall today, which is really non-specific because this country has zillions of them. But I was there last week pricing protein powder - nearly had a heart attack when I found out how much they charge here. In the future I will be ordering from the States and getting it and my vitamins shipped in. So I went back today to get the protein powder and try to find natural broth at yet another grocery store. It amazes me that customs won't let preservatives and additives into this country in chocolate (an entire shipment had to be burned), but most every other food has them, which is not good for someone who has a sensitivity to them - like me. I miss Whole Foods.   I was able to grab some soups for when I go off clear liquids, but I have resigned myself to making my own chicken stock. I like cooking, but it's really such a hassle sometimes, particularly when it comes to peeling and cutting up vegetables just to make a good stock. I plan on adding some protein powder to it - has anyone tried this? The Isopure people say you can.   Well, as of right now I have had three cups of Jello, two cups of tea, water, pineapple juice, fresh red and green apple juice, and two bowls of potato soup. I'm sure the potato soup doesn't exactly count on this diet, but I was HUNGRY and it was heavenly.   I must say, though there aren't many things in this country that I think are "done right," they certainly know how to do fresh juice. ANY place you enter has a juicing machine, and they don't charge a lot. You can get all kinds of juices. My favorite is fresh kiwi, but I have yet to try one I didn't like.   While I was at the mall (and for the record, I detest malls), I also went to the pharmacy and picked up my multi-vitamin, anti-diarrhea, anti-gas, and antacid. So, aside from popsicles and making my stock, I think I'm pretty set. I also made a huge thing of mashed potatoes yesterday and stuck it in the freezer and this evening I will be making homemade applesauce.   Though I'm not a huge fan of this whole liquid diet thing - because I'm HUNGRY - I'm hoping it will get easier once I have the surgery on Thursday. I'm also really proud of the fact that I wasn't tempted to eat anything while I walked through the food court at the mall.   By the by, does anyone know at what point I can start drinking skimmed milk again?
meloney

meloney

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Lisa Marie Humberson's Blog
 

Uti

Friends I think I may have a UTI. I have been reading about who you can get them anytime but it most common during the third week and that is where I am at. This is the worst. I constantly feel like I have to pee but I cannot and this is causing me to not be able to sleep. I wont be able to call my doctor till monday. What do you think i should do?
Lisa Marie Humberson

Lisa Marie Humberson

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Here's to new beginnings....
 

The Starting Point

Well, it's January 1st. Normally, I'd try to make some resolution to lose 20 lbs and get in shape but, this year, I'm skipping the resolutions. They never come to pass. I always fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year. I'm done beating myself up over failures.   In August 2011, I started the process for the sleeve. I am down to just a few more appointments over the next couple of weeks and my package can be submitted for approval. I am scared and excited all at the same time.   As of today, here are my stats:   Height: 5'4" Weight: 226.2 lbs BMI: 38.8   Measurements: Waist: 48" Chest: 48" Hip: 50" Arm: 14" Thigh: 26" Calf: 16"   I turn 40 on Dec 6th. With the help of the sleeve, I hope to weigh 125 lbs by then. Wish me luck!
Smontgomery

Smontgomery

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Slow Weight Loser
 

Frustrated With Slow Weight Loss

My weight is coming off pretty slow in comparison to most people who have had lap band surgery. I was banded three months ago. Exercise six days a week on the elliptical for about forty minutes and only eat about 1100 calories daily at most. I have only lost about 17 pounds. Anyone else out there having this same problem? I hope I’m not alone. I’m getting very discouraged.
DeeDee1975

DeeDee1975

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MissTiffany203's Blog
 

New To This Site (:

Hello Everyone, how are you? My name is Tiffany & I am new to this site, I literally just made it lol. I wanted to make it to get support from others besides my friends and family(: When I was 17, i started going to an Endocrinologist as a type 2 diabetes patient. They had talked to me about getting the lap-band surgery because my BMI is higher then 40. I started doing some research and really getting interested in the surgery. I have Aetna Insurance so they told me it will take 6 months along with all the other requirements to get this surgery done. So I started going through the process and stuff. But I felt that the doctor wasn't so good and I am now 19 and still no surgery??? So on January 9th I have an appointment with a doctor closer to me.. I really can not wait to get the surgery!!!! I've been eating healthy and exercising , but I just want the surgery quick so I won't be stuck with diabetes forever!! I heard that with Aetna you can get the surgery after 3 months and after they approve it... does anyone know it this is true? I'd like to hear from a lot of you to hear about your journey (:
MissTiffany203

MissTiffany203

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sheilamj1fan's Journal
 

Day 6 Of Liquids

It's New Year's Eve! Yay! I am so ready for 2012!!   Okay today I:   Ran 3 miles Had 42 gram protein shot mixed with one scoop of Isopure protein powder 25 grams, diet V8 Splash (a cup), ice and light Reddi Whip blended! So delish! Vitamins 60oz of water   Happy New Year!
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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wannabeskinny
 

Tomorrow Is A New Year... & 3wks Post-op

Countdown to 2012: This year, 2011, has been an adventure. I spent the first four months doing a fashion internship in NYC, finished my Bachelor's, started my Master's, and I got sleeved. Although, there were many good things to happen, my parent's home foreclosed, due to the economy, which has added a lot of stress and greif to this year. It was one of the hardest things, to lose my childhood home, and have no way of fixing it. I have also yet to find a job in this economy. As the New Year is approaching, I am praying for many blessings and happiness in 2012. I hope that we are all successful on our sleeve journey and in all our future pursuits.     3 weeks post-op update: I am at a STALL!! I have seen this on so many of the December sleevers blogs, that it is kind of comforting knowing that it isn't just me that has stalled. That being said, I am super frustrated with it! It has been at least 8 days and nothing has changed. I know I have not been getting in a lot of protein, but you would think with soooo little calories, that your body would have to lose... apparently not. I bought some protein "shots" today. Hopefully these will help my body to get the nutrients it needs to get through this adjustment. Although they are super sour... they are easier to stomach than any more of those milky protein shakes.   This sleeve has been such an adjustment. My energy level is still super low although my pain level has decreased significantly. I am hoping to regain some energy before my classes start back. I suppose I am making "normal" progress, but I would like this stall to budge and to start feeling like myself again.   I hope all of you are doing well! Have a safe and blessed, **Happy New Year 2012**!!! Rachel
wantobeskinny

wantobeskinny

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A Year of Possibilities
 

Happy New Me

It is now 2012 in Kuwait and I have made a list of resolutions, er, goals (in no particular order): I will fly without a seat belt extender
I will attend T & A's wedding in the UK in a fabulous, smaller dress size
I will learn to manage what I put in my body
I will sit in a chair at the KLT without it digging into my hips
I will tie my shoes without propping my legs on the bed
I think five is enough for now. I'm sure I'll think of others as the year progresses, and I know A has many for me as well, most of which include fabulous makeovers. He is so looking forward to shopping with me every time I need new clothes! He also wants to do a whole Moulin Rouge makeover and photo shoot with me. He should get on that, since I go in for surgery on Thursday. He can do my before and after. Oh, my!   Cheers to all. Happy New Year, and blessings upon you and yours. I know the whole Mayan calendar is wrong, otherwise I wouldn't be bothering with the LapBand now!
meloney

meloney

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Is that a Fat Joke?
 

So They're Not Just Going To Cut Off All Of Your Fat?

I've been "Out of the Fat Closet" for quite sometime. Most people that know me tell me that sometimes I should learn to use the filter in my head that God gave me before I speak. I'm working on it among numerous other things. So it's not been a big secret that I'm having this surgery. For me I think that it is a neccessary tool to keep myself accountable. The other night at dinner, my twenty year old son said, "So when you come home from surgery are you going to be as skinny as her", pointing to a stunning beautiful slender blonde waitress. Puzzled, I looked at him and laughed aloud and said "what do you mean?". He said, "well aren't they just going to go in and cut off all your fat and then sow you back up?". Note to self Maggie: Better job needed on educating people what my surgery will be. I've never laughed so hard!!! More at the fact that he EVER thought I would be a size zero!   Have a VERY safe and Happy New Year!
mags2u

mags2u

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Helen the Cat's Blog
 

Getting Closer To Goal! How Sweet It Is !

I can hardly believe it, I am only 9 pounds from goal now! I am six months and 13 days post op, and have lost a total of 99 pounds! (I need to update my weight loss ticker!) I almost broke my husband's ear drums this morning when I got on the scale. He was in the shower and I came into the bathroom to step on the scale before I got dressed and fixed breakfast. When I saw that I had lost three pounds this week, I let out a yell that scared him to death and almost broke his eardrums! He told me he thought someone was attacking me!   I have been so gratified lately to see that I now fit perfectly into a size 8! My size goal was a 10 or 12, so when I hit Size 8 I almost lost it completely! ANd now my 8s are getting big on me! Hurray!!!   I told my sister that I am going to have to find thinner friends and realtives. I have been giving my clothes to her and to one really good friend as they get to big for me. Have given away 9 or 10 pair of jeans that were hardly worn, as I changed sizes so quickly. And now am getting close to being a size 6! WooHoo!   How Sweet it is!!!
Helen the Cat

Helen the Cat

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Erica Joy Rowsey's Blog
 

Sunshine

Today has been a very blessed day so far. I think God plants little gifts in my life along the way, so that when I stumble upon one of them, I gain hope and encouragement. My thankful list for today is: The sun is out My parents and sister have been supporting me through this 100%. I get to eat normal-ish food. I'm going to see the new Sherlock Holmes today!! I have an amazing woman as a walking buddy.   I think when we're thankful, life brightens up, and we stop thinking about ourselves and our situations. It redirects our selfishness into praise to God, and thankfulness for all He has done. I challenge you to make a list of five things you're thankful for, and spend some time praising the One who orchestrated them.   Praying for all of you today. Erica
lifestartingnow

lifestartingnow

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brave?'s Blog
 

"we Don't Do Hand Holding"

"We don't do hand-holding" said the voice on the other side of the phone.   Tough-love is not my thing. I have been tough-loved and tough-loved myself into this mess... ...or at least tough-love is what they called it.   Why can't it just be love?   What's wrong with hand holding? If someone held my hand maybe I could learn that hands aren't just for eating with.   I know I should have faith in myself, inner strength and all that jazz... but why should I always do everything by myself. Why can't I reach out and ask for support and encouragement.   I know I can do this. I can physically stop eating. I can get myself to the doctor. to the hospital. onto the OR table......   ... but what's so wrong with asking someone to hold my hand?
brave?

brave?

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Char60's Blog
 

Concerned

I have read a lot of the blogs and am wondering if I am doing things wrong because I have not stalled yet. I am 18 days post op and am still losing weight average about 1 to 2 lbs a day. What is wrong with me or the diet that I have not stalled?   I weighted 341 when I started this journey, before surgery I lost about 14lbs just by changing how long it took to eat my meals. They didn't tell to diet before surgery just thought I better get in the habit of eating slower. Since my surgery I have gone from 337 to 305 another 32lbs down. I am trying to do all the right things but am having trouble getting all the protein in. I have been using shots of protein to make up for what I am not getting in the shakes. Could this be the cause of NOT stalling I wonder.   I was told I could have soft purred foods at 2 weeks but they don't seem to light my new stomach at all. The food just lies there like a lump making me want to throw up. I have found that if I eat just 1 meal (an egg) and 2 shakes a day I feel much better. Is this wrong? I don't know.   I don;t see much difference in my body shape, but I need a rope to keep my pants up lol. I did however manage to get into a size 26 pant compared to my 28's the other day, "Yeah" and my shirts are a bit loser so I guess that is a good sign.   My health was the reason for taking this journey. I was and still am in bad shape. The best news ever was the fact that I no longer have to take insulin shots everyday and my blood sugars are in the normal range again ( low 100's ). I am still concerned that I have not been able to swallow any pills yet, as I do have meds that I should be taking. My blood pressure and moods have not yet improved much, but that is because I can't take those pills yet. Oh well step by step day by day with Jesus is all I can hope for right now.   So much for my boo who;s today. May God bless and Keep us all healthy and continuing to lose in the New Year.
Charlotte

Charlotte

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4mygirls' Blog
 

Revision Of My Sleeve Plication To Vsg

I had the Plication done in September 2010. So far I have lost only 30lbs, I am going on January 6th to try to revise the plication to VSG. This is being done by Dr. Jose Rodrigues. I will go in 1 day early to get some test done in order to measure my stomach to see if the VSG can be done. Has anyone heard of the plication being revised to VSG. I am feeling a bit nervous as the date is getting closer. I look forward to your comments,
4mygirls

4mygirls

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I'm losing it!
 

Last Day Of 2011...

2011 has been a very up and down year emotionally. I am feeling very blessed for my health and the health of my family. I am so thankful that I finally got over my excuses and had lap band surgery. I am down 120lbs in 10.5 months. I've worked hard and I am enjoying my new life. My son is thriving and so much fun right now - minus the terrible two days! We have our own home and both have jobs. We are very thankful and blessed!   We lost my grandmother this year. It was hard but she had a very long and wonderful life! We are thankful for all the years with her. She would have been so happy that I am getting healthy. I miss her!   We hope 2012 holds good things for us. We hope to give our son a brother or sister. Everyone keeps saying after losing weight it is easier to get pregnant. So far not true for us, been trying since August, and no luck so far. Trying to give myself a year after surgery before I start freaking out. Hoping my hormones get it together. I will be going to see my obgyn this month to get checked out again. Fingers crossed that this can be an easy road for us.   I hope to lose another 60+ lbs to get to the goal I have set for myself. From there I will decide what my final goal will be. Last New Year's Eve I was so miserable and fat. This year I know I will reach my goals. I have to for me and my family!   Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year!         “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” Oprah
TracieR

TracieR

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JoyceReal's Blog
 

Breaking Up With Food!

Well I am two months in, I am still at 24 pounds. I am not at all upset with this, I know I need another fill but probably only a little one. What I have learned is that I have a few hurdles yet to conquer. I hate exercise I have to walk. I have a dog, and a treadmill (for rainy days) I have a bow flex. I do not have ambition. lol I am battling with myself over all of this and I know my health will win. It takes time to make a lazy girl move, but the scale sitting in the same spot for a month on 1000 cal per day makes me know, to win I must move my hiney. The biggest thing I have to accept is my break up with food!! I am learning that cooking the way I always have makes me have to have the same meals for lunch all week! lol I am learning that we can make due with just two menu items, because three means lots of left overs. I am lucky to eat a little meat and Veggies. Yes I did say I need a fill, and I do have good restriction, but I am still hungry, which leads me to another battle, head hunger, and real hunger. So far my tummy tells me if I am hungry in loud angry growls, but it doesn't stop my head from saying please please just one more bite! So that is where I am at today. I am fine and feel like I am slowly but surely making progress in all areas, so here's to it! I hope you all have a great New Year! New years Resolutions, break bad habits, make new habits, and be kind to everyone!
Joyce Real

Joyce Real

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