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blackanese25's Blog
 

2 Weeks Today!

So today is my two week mark. I am officially down 15 lbs. And sooooooo happy..   i will keep this blog short and sweet.   I have been going to the gym at least 3 x per week.. and im gonna kick it up to 4 starting this week, because i am afraid of the dreaded.. 3 week stall.. dun dun dun .. lol   Anyways i've been doing zumba and free weights and paying close attention to my legs and arms since its about the only things i can do right now that dont hurt. I recently fell so im a little worried about the damage that i may have done so i am being really careful right now, and i will probably be going to the doctors soon to see if i screwed up anything. keep your fingers crossed for me.   to date: starting weight 238.1 day of surgery current weight 224.0 starting pant size 18 current pant size 14-16 depending on brand goal 160
blackanese25

blackanese25

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Erica Joy Rowsey's Blog
 

Good Day. (1 Week Post Op)

Today has been a very good day. I'm on track with my protein and water intake, so I'm pretty pumped about that. I stepped on the scale today and found that I've lost 15 pounds this week. It's so surreal. I feel like I can DO this. I haven't felt like that in a very long time--or ever.   There are no words to express how thankful I am that my worth is not defined by the number on the scale--even on good days like this. It's a good encouragement, and a good motivator, but I'm so glad that God has my worth in His hands. I'm so encouraged (and amazed) by the fact that He loved me when I was at my highest, and he loves me now that I'm on the "right track".
lifestartingnow

lifestartingnow

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GonnaBHotMama's Blog
 

Just A Quick Gripe And Comment On My Holiday Eating

My BMI according to my family doctor: 39.96....really?!? I felt like asking "Dont you guys remember school and rounding up?" lol Never thought I would be crossing my fingers that my weight will be juuussst a little higher so my BMI will be officially 40 at my first consult visit. Feeling wise, I feel like it will all be ok. I feel like this is just the beginning of, what is to be sure, a great journey. Doesn't hurt though that it is the holidays and I have been enjoying the food. Amazingly, I did not overeat like I usually do. I was shocked that I only ate 3/4 of a slice of dessert. I have to admit...I usually eat more than that...at least the whole slice! Especially when it's Godiva double chocolate cheesecake. I literally patted myself on the back. It is a huge deal that I did not pig out on the cheesecake. Just thought I would add that in here since every victory is a victory no matter how "small" and my leaving cheesecake on the plate, is a victory indeed!
GonnaBHotMama

GonnaBHotMama

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GonnaBHotMama's Blog
 

First Blog Entry :)

I started my journey December of 2011. I am currently 5'5 and 242 pounds. I was feeling even more joint pain for months by then and had gained about 50 pounds. The shortness of breath and back pain were the most bothersome, besides the weight gain itself. I have always been a yo-yoer, but to be at a weight that I have NEVER been at, even when I was 9 months pregnant (which was roughly 230), was a major blow. I had a stroke of thought for WLS and began my research to see if I could be covered for the procedure by my insurance company and then proceed from there. I fit all of the criteria to be covered, so I found a great doctor and continued. I went to my psych appt and the seminar the same day, as I was and still am quite sure about having the WLS. I am scheduled now for my first consult on 12/28/11 and I am excited. The office is so helpful and they are rushing to submit the paperwork before the end of the year so I can schedule surgery sooner. I find myself already looking at food differently. Like, "I wont be eating THAT for a while" lol While I am not using that as an excuse to eat nothing but junk, I cant help but view food as I will after surgery, which I think is great that I am already in WLS mode. I think I am going to be able to handle the changes well, but that doesnt mean I know I will still have struggles and questions. I find that I am anxious and even a little impatient to get ahead in journey. I am hoping that the consult goes well and that the insurance approves the surgery and I hope that I will be able to have a surgery date set up...the sooner the better for me! It gives me hope that this new year of 2012 will be full of great things...manageable joint pain, being able to exercise again, weight loss, and a boost in my self esteem are just a few. I am also praying that all goes well, and that I havent gotten my hopes up just to be denied the surgery. I think that insurance companies should be more self aware of how others struggle instead of just the bottom line for their employers. I wish all the sleevers and would-be sleevers "Good Luck!!" and I hope to be joined the bench soon!
GonnaBHotMama

GonnaBHotMama

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Lisa Marie Humberson's Blog
 

Post-op Days 11-13

Well these past few days have been a little more difficult because I am now feeling hungry. My family is composed of wonderful cooks so of course the meals for Christmas have smelled like heaven. Today my family is having the works - prime rib and all. I CANNOT HAVE ANY OF IT... =[ I cried a little earlier today just because I just want to eat. Lame I know but it just gets so frustrating.   On the positive side - I am down 19 pounds (well i am fluctuating...) and I only have 4 more days until I get to start eating more of a yogurt consistency. I have to keep pushing through even though it sucks.   I have a little bit of soreness near my right incision but I think that is simply because I have been moving a lot and its just sore. I do feel dizzy or just plain yucky for a few hours every day but that could be because its so difficult to just keep drinking ALL day... maybe a little dehydrated. I am doing pretty well today though.   I hope you all are doing well. Stay encouraged... its all worth it in the end!   Lisa
Lisa Marie Humberson

Lisa Marie Humberson

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Banded Bunny Blog
 

Week One: Updated My Facebook Page: Banded Bunny Exposed

Week One: Hello all. I am one week post op from my Gastric Banding surgery. I had my band placed laproscopically last Monday. They kept me over night which was a surprise to me. I was planning on going home, but since my surgery got pushed to later in the day, I got to stay. It was the best thing to stay overnight. One more night without my three small children,snuggling me was actually a very good idea. Mommy was home from hospital by time thy got home from school and daycare. They were very excited. On the morning of my surgery I dropped into my daughter's class room to give her a kiss. As I was leaving I overheard her tell her second grade class," my mommy's having tummy surgery so she can can get healthy and play with me for the rest of my life." Sweet. Now a week later, I am doing really well. I feel really good. I’m not at all hungry. Recovering nicely, incisions almost healed. Still need to watch what I do. Careful not to bend at waist, no lifting for a couple weeks. Somehow these are hard things for me to remember. The sudden pain or soreness usually reminds me, along with Steve, my husband, who is always there to scold me and lift heavy things. hristmas day was the toughest day. I was really tired by the end of the day. I did too much. So took some pain meds and and went to sleep. Hardest thing for me is to actually get enough liquid down. Today I actually had to go to dentist and get a crown replaced so I really don't want to eat anything. Right now I’m on a total liquid diet for another week, then soft mushy food for a couple weeks until I can eat real food again by end of month. I have lost a total of 27 pounds starting from my liquid diet two weeks prior to surgery and continuing now. More importantly my blood pressure has been normal for the last week without my hypertension medication, I have more energy and my BMI has drop down 3% already. I am so excited to be starting this chapter of my life. I planned to have my surgery this week, since I am in nursing school and on break til beginning of Feb. That way i would have enough time to heal and figure things out before I had to start back at classes and clinicals. I am a little worried over the fills and the restriction or lack of it. Right now I don't feel any restriction.I try to make sure I sip. But I have glupped a time or two. It didn't hurt ot bother me. So I am a little worried that I my eat(or drink) more than i should before my first fill. I am a little obsessed with my scale. I seem to hop on it every time I pass by it. Not the best idea. your weight changes through out the day and can be mental annoying when it jumps up a pound when you haven't eaten anything. So for all you newly banded, I knew it really cool to see your weight come off in the first week, it can also consume you. So try to weigh yourself once a day at most and at the same time. otherwise you will drive yourself crazy.   Facebook Updated: So today I took a big mental step: I changed my facebook status and let everyone knew I had surgery. Many people have different thoughts on bariatric surgery, which is why I didn’t write about it at first. I was afraid what they may think of me. Maybe I was trying the "easy way" out- which we all knew this is not! My classmates at nursing school knew, family friends, strangers. So why is it scary to put on facebook? Maybe it the high school reunion effect. You have all those "friends" from high school or college, a lifetime ago, you haven't seen in years,who you really didn't talk to much than maybe, but they knew you before you were heavy. Somehow, as they have been looking at your facebook pages over the last year or so they were see you as you were 25 years before and haven't noticed that you are 100 pounds heavier. So if you actually put it in writing -that you are obese they may have the rose cover glasses removed and see you for who you are today. Or was it more that I would be accoutable now to my facebook friends? I let the cat out of the bag. They would be watching for the results. I realized I was afraid of failing publicily. So the more I thought about the more a realized what an amazing person I am. I am proud of my life so far and my choice to have Gastric banding done. They want to watch me on my journery than I would be more likely to follow a truer road. I decided that letting my facebook friends know would help push me along and keep me honest. I had a similar plan for my nursing school success. I started posting my exam grades early on so that I have to do well, since everyone was expecting me to post my grade. It hurt having to post a B instead of an A sometimes. I soon realized that I going public made me try even harder. I did get all A's after I posted that one B. So now that this banded bunny is out there, lets see how well we can do together!
suzbuni

suzbuni

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JoyceReal's Blog
 

Food Everywhere

This Christmas there was food everywhere. I did not do good. As usual food won and I gained. It was just a couple pounds and I will have to work them off. It would be so much easier if I could just refuse the treats!! I gave away all the gifts of food made for me. My son says Mom I made you a pie and all these cookies before I remembered you cant eat all of it. I had a slice of your pie son and it was great lol. It is just so hard to avoid the whole season of food. I was in a good place with my band at Thanksgiving, and lost 11 pounds, but alas, I need another fill which I will get the 11th of January. We all have our ups and downs, so everyone just hang in there and dust off the sugar and get back on the wagon!! Good luck and I hope you all did better than I did!!
Joyce Real

Joyce Real

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Erica Joy Rowsey's Blog
 

6 Days Post-op.

Christmas is stressful, being in the 2 week liquid phase. I ate a cookie because i was food-lusting so terribly--BAD IDEA. I'm now just going back to the book "made to crave" by Lysa Terkeurst, and reminding myself that this is a physical AND spiritual journey that requires big changes. If I think of my situation as deprived, that will color the rest of my life. So I'm choosing to view this new challenge as a new lease on life, tons of new opportunities, and freedom from the chains that have held me captive for so long. I know that this will NOT be easy--I've only had a small taste of what it's been like, and i already know it won't be easy--but so worth it. I'm just praying for patience with myself, the ability to SLOW DOWN, and think before i eat anything, and wisdom to make good choices.   Erica
lifestartingnow

lifestartingnow

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Msfotobug's Blog
 

Seafood? Can We Eat???

Merry Christmas everyone! I was THRILLED to get a Red Lobster's gift card today for Christmas. I'm just now on "mushy" so I won't be able to use it until my 4th week when I turn to solid foods, but wanted to know - has anyone who had lap band try to eat Lobster, Shrimp or Crab meat and if so, how did you do? Is that a food that would get stuck or does it go down ok? I pray so, this is my favorite restaraunt of all time - I pray I can still eat those foods down the road. Well this morning I'm about to try scramble eggs w/ cheese - I can't wait, haha (so excited to be on mushy's) For dinner I'm eating a sweet potato. I'm down about 28 pounds on MY scale (doc scale adds about 5 pounds) but I'm loving shedding the pounds, makes it so easy to eat "right" - Have to get ready for church - Hope you all have a wonderful day. God bless!
Msfotobug

Msfotobug

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Helen the Cat's Blog
 

Merry Christmas Sleevers!

Well, Merry Christmas Sleevers! I am happy to report that I survived the Christmas pressure. If you read my previous blog entry, I was stressed to the max about all I had to do. With the encouragement of several who commented on my entry, I tried to slow down and enjoy the journey and not stress about the destination. I am happy to say that all 25 people showed up, and we had a lovely day. The grandkids were wired (from to much sugar and too many presents,) but still were fun to have here. The food (I did fairly well staying on my high protein, low carb, low, low sugar diet plan) was great, Prime Rib, Cheesy Potato Cakes, Yummy Spiced Green Beans, Homemade Rye bread, Scalloped Corn Casserole, Broccoli, Raisin, Bacon Salad, Tossed Salad, Cinnamon Rolls, all kinds of raw veggies to munch on and of course endless sweets, cheese and crackers, nachos, etc. But my Mom (age 90) was here, along with my brother and sister, all four of our kids, their spouses and the grandchildren, my husband's sister and spouse, his parents, and several good friends. Had such a good time. I am still cleaning up from all the meals (had company for breakfast, lunch and dinner) and enjoyed it to the MAX. And happy to report that this morning I weighed in and I lost another 1.5 lbs. I am so excited, I am only 12 pounds from goal now. It is getting closer and closer, and I am just plain thrilled.   Also am going to come clean about my struggle with my hair loss. Around 3 months post op (I am now 6 months post op) I noticed that my hair was getting thinner and thinner. You could see my scalp, and I spent hours before work trying to arrange what was left to cover the bald spots. Finally I bought a wig! And I love it! Everyone at work kept saying "did you style your hair differently? It looks so cute!" For a while I was telling everybody that it was a wig. Finally one of my co-workers said "stop telling everyone it is a wig. It is your hair, bought and paid for, just say 'thank you' when some one tells you they like it." So that is what I do, I just say "thanks, I like it too." So for all you sleevers who are having concerns and/or struggles about thinning hair, or outright hair loss since your surgery, it's not that bad. I think my wig looks very natural, and it cuts down the time I need to get ready for work by 1/2!!!   I am taking prenatal vitamins daily, eating well, taking my protein supplements, taking Biotin and B vitamins, using Nioxin shampoo and hair treatment, using Minoxidil solution on my scalp, and trying to think positive about my hair re-growth. But I have to say, I would rather be bald and thin(ner) than hairy and fat! I love my new body, even if it has less hair than I woud like!
Helen the Cat

Helen the Cat

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Char60's Blog
 

Day 12 Post Op

It has been 12 days since surgery and am feeling fine. Can't believe I have gone from 337 to 307 in such a short time according to doctors office scale. A total of 30 lbs Woot Woot!   Check up was great still have glue on all the openings so still no swimming or bath Doc said not until the glue comes off. But6 I can have mushies and thicker liquids YEAH!   I have started mushies and boy it makes a difference I no longer have the hunger pains late at night thank goodness. Have breakfast at 9 lunch at 2 and dinner at 8 then just before bed have a hot coco with more protein.   I am still only sleeping 4 hours on and off but that's ok.   Going feather on my walks but don't have any clue to the distance, better buy a pedometer LOL   Am amazed how well my blood sugar is doing it was in the high 200's and now am in normal ranges (108) am very happy no insulin since surgery.   Protein intake is good about 90gm a day it's the water I can't seem to get the 100oz yet but am getting close.   Here's to a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year 2012   Wish everyone the Best in their new life and the New Year
Charlotte

Charlotte

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bugwitch's Blog
 

Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol Review

***In case you are wondering...no, I do not have a life. But I do have gift cards! ***   Though this was a Tom Cruise film, financed by Tom Cruise, produced by Tom Cruise and staring himself, I was glad to see that he wasn't the entire focus of this film. THANK YOU Brad Bird and JJ ABRAMS!!!   The other characters in the story are fleshed out (as much as you can do in standard action schlock) and we get a more rounded view of what's going on. My only real character complaint is that there was not more of Michael Nyqvist. With very few lines and most of his character information being delivered by other characters' expository dialog, as well as his eyes...those gorgeous eyes...he delivers a strong performance which surpasses that of Cruise and most of his counterparts.   Simon Pegg is always a hoot and has a solid performance once again. I do worry that he will become a bit typecast, but if this is who/what he likes to play, more power to him. I'm all set for Hot Fuzz 2.   As I said earlier...it's standard action schlock but with some nice visuals and it keeps you going. I do not understand why this is currently rating at 93% (if only because people expected so little based upon the previous films). Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy it. It was a nice romp which definitely takes you out of your hum-drum life for a couple of hours. Not many films succeed in doing that anymore. If you are looking for a good action flick, with some great fight sequences, impressive visuals and some decent acting, then check this out.   7/10
bugwitch

bugwitch

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AmberDawn's Blog
 

12 Days Post Op Stall? & 6 Days Post Op Entry

6 days post op:   Two nights ago was hell for me i was up with severe gas pains like the worst i've had. i ended up having a very loose BM and felt a little better the next day.   Today my lower left incision still hurts but i havent taken pain meds in 16 hours. I've also been having these random sharp pains throughout my body, like one in my lower abdomen, one in the side of my neck, one in my back and a slight headache.   I've done good and got my full 64 ounces yesterday, today i'm on track to do the same. I've been having little pains in the back of my legs since surgery but i've been trying to walk at least 5 minutes once an hour. and 2 times during the night between 4 hour blocks of sleep.   Last night i had hell getting to sleep. Everytime i would reach the point of falling asleep i would stop breathing, wake up with a start and take a deep breath, this happened over and over till i went online read some articles to distract myself and finally fell asleep. I've never been diagnosed with sleep apnea but i suppose i could have it.   12 Days Post Op:   So today i'm feeling much better than 6 days post op. I have my first follow up Thursday and the Dr said I had lost 34 pounds since my first weigh in and my incisions were healing great.( I took off all of my steri strips about 4 days ago due to the itching and a few blisters they were causing). The Dr actually cleared me for swimming or baths already. Also the Dr said i could try a bit of mushies on Christmas day(tomorrow) if i wanted. Thats a week earlier than what their diet plan is.   So far the last 3 days i've been trying to hit my protein goal of 70grams. I've been having 1 scoop of Isopure Dutch Chocolate and 1 scoop of Muscle Milk Light Chocolate for breakfast and lunch and that alone is 74grams. Then i usually have a creamy soup for dinner.   I missed my water goal the last couple days due to xmas shopping but i'm back on track today. I find that i can now drink regular small drinks of water without pain, not sipping, i hope thats normal lol.   I do still get tired easily and i'm so glad that i ended up being able to take 3 weeks off of work. I thought i would be able to go back after a week lol yea right, no way in hell.   A few days ago i went from sleeping in my recliner to my bed. It's been ok but i dont think i could have done it any sooner.   I'm barely having any pain at my lower left incision anymore, the suture that was sticking out of it already fell off.   Been getting in my 3 daily fusion vitamins, luckily i like the orange cream flavor.   I'm going to start walking 30 minutes 3 days a week as recommened by my Dr.. They've cleared me for all exercises.   And i've heard of the 3 week stall but for some reason i'm already stalled on week 2. I've been sitting at 287 since wednesday fluctuating by .5 lbs each day. Its frustrating to stall this early into the game. I hope it doesnt last long.   I've been having a hell of a time with hunger. It's been a b***h . So i have my morning shake about 9 or 10, then i'm usually hungry again by 2, then at 6pm hungry again, then staying up late like i usually do (11pm) means i'm starving at bed time.   Seems i cant go any longer than 3 or 4 hours if i'm lucky before i'm so hungry. And i've been taking my daily pepcid so i dont think its acid causing the feeling.   Being hungry all the time and having a stall at the same time really sucks. Hopefully something gives and soon.
AmberDawn

AmberDawn

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jennilamb007's Blog
 

2 Days Post Surgery

I wanted to write right after surgery but the truth is, I just didn't feel up to it. On surgery day, I showed up with my mom as my driver/helper at the hospital at 6am. I was to be the second surgery of the day for Dr. Cardwell. I waited about 40 minutes in the Surgery Admitting area and they called us back to a room. I changed into a gown, had an IV started and lay there in the bed watching the Today show. My surgery was scheduled at 10:30am. The attendant came and wheeled me into the surgical holding room and it was ice cold. I couldn't believe how cold the room was but they covered me in blankets fresh from the warmer and that felt wonderful. My head was covered with a blue hat and I was given some medication in my IV to relax me. The anesthesologist came by to see me and he and the nurse took me into the OR. I slid over to the narrow OR bed and they continued to talk to me and tell me that everything was going to go well. I got another injection in my IV and by then I was really relaxed. The anesthesologist told me he was giving me oxygen and that the mask would smell like plastic. Whooo boy did it ever. I actually fought the mask because the smell was so strong, but I took a deep breath, heard "goodnight" from someone and then found myself waking up a moment later in my room. I had no problems during the surgery at all. The doctor thought I did great and told my mom that as well. I thought I would get to go home fairly quickly after, but I didn't leave until 8pm that evening. My issue was that I am very sensitive to anesthesia and I just wanted to sleep and sleep and my oxygen level kept dropping to 85 setting off alarms. They kept me on oxygen and finally after just sleeping the day away, I was able to do well without the oxygen. I went home and was happily surprised that climbing the steps into the house was nothing. I worried about the pain of taking steps but there was none. As the surgery pain meds wore off, I began to hurt. I had told mom not to worry about filling the pain script until the next morning. Bad move. I know better too. I didn't hurt much laying still, but getting up and down was horrible. Today, I am still very sore on the left side of my abdomen, but otherwise nothing. No gas and no traveling pain up to my shoulder. I have no appetite either. I am pretty content with my ice chips and SOBE Lifewater. I make myself drink a protein shake but otherwise I don't care for any food right now. I have made myself get up and walk often and turn every 2 hours when I lay down. I am doing deep breathing and coughing to prevent pneumonia. The percocet is causing me to itch so I take 2 childrens chewable Claritan to help with that. All in all, I am happy and looking forward to what comes next.   Take care everyone. Merry Christmas and here is to a wonderful New Year.   Jen
jennilamb007

jennilamb007

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bluetigereyes' Blog
 

A New Journey

I just had my band placed on Thursday Dec. 22nd. I have never written in a blog before, so I figure this is a great time for new beginnings. I started my journey of getting the band on Oct. 23, 2011. At that time I weighed 273 lbs. I stared on the diet my dr gave me, and at the time of surgery, I weighed 251lbs. I am 5'3", so as you can imagine, this is something that I really needed to have done. I thought about having the surgery 3 years ago, but I do t think it was the right time for me. When I decided this time, everything seemed to fall into place and go so smoothly, it was almost surreal. I now have my band and still thinking I'm going to wake up from the dream. Overall, I am feeling good. I do have some post op pain, but that's to be expected. I had the first 2 days of just clearliquids now this morning I'm trying a protein shake. It's sitting a little heavy, but I'm not feeling the intense hunger had this morning. I know there is no restriction I. The band yet, but I almost feel like there is. I'm sure it's just because of the swelling still, but it's a good feeling. I know this is the tool that's need to get to my goal. If you are just considering the band, this forum is a great help with people of all stages. It's been a great blessing to find this site. I will keep updating as I heal and share my experiences.
bluetigereyes

bluetigereyes

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Yanet Lopez's Blog
 

Amigos Y Amigas Lapband En Espanol

P Amigas .mi opera cion sera muy pronto ,no pudo career que al fin de tanto sacrificio al fin pude pagar para ponerme la lapband .sueno con Poder ponerme Esos jeans size 8 que tengo guardados en mi closet.feliz ano Nuevo y que viva la lap band.
Yanet Lopez

Yanet Lopez

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Karrie88's Blog
 

Its Only Been A Week?!

For some reason, I feel like I have banded for longer than a week. Is it because I'm feeling like myself again and I just have sterri strips on my incisions to actually show myself that yes, I did have surgery just a week ago? I'm tolerating food pretty well. Like today, I had 1/2 cup scrambled eggs. For lunch I had a couple bites of cottage cheese and chicken noodle soup(minus the chicken and the noodles) and for dinner 1/2 cup tuna and 3 saltine crackers. That kept me satisfied quite well so I'm not sure if I'm feeling true restriction or is my stomach still inflamed from surgery. Whatever the reason.....I'll take it. My doctor pretty much said to take things slow, chew,chew,chew, and introduce more foods slowly.I have to keep reminding myself that it's only been a week. I need to take things slow so I don't damage anything that I've been waiting a year and half for. I've got the rest of my life with my new tool of awesomeness, so why rush?
Karrie88

Karrie88

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Why Lapband? Can anyone answer me?
 

Band Vs Sleeve

Thanks to all that responded. My thoughts are the same as everyone else. I dont hear complaints of the band not working more so the annoyance with the maintenance. I'm going to do some research on the band plication. I have a few months to go to complete everything so this gives me time to make the right decision for me. Lord knows I'm only planning on going under the knife once. Thanks again....   Merry Christmas to all
New Me

New Me

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wannabeskinny
 

Day 11 Post-op

I currently think I might be dying a little... ok... not really but it feels like it. I made a mistake and decided to try about a teaspoonful of finely chopped up, well moisturized chicken salad. Do not do this on day 11. It kind of feels like a bomb went off in my new stomach. I am making every effort not to throw it up.   I am supposed to be on full liquids until day 14 after surgery. I was thinking I was feeling ok and needed some protein, since I havn't been getting it in with shakes. Well that was a bust. I guess I am going to have to start forcing myself to drink some sort of shake because I am not getting protein, and I obviously can't eat anything.   At this point I feel like I will never eat again. Hmmm... perhaps its too late to rethink this process?   *Rachel
wantobeskinny

wantobeskinny

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Godsgirlnky's Blog
 

Day Two Of Pre-op Liquid Diet

Well, today is day 2 of my pre-op liquid diet. We have my work Christmas Luncheon today. So much of our lives center around food. Two of my Christmas gifts yesterday were food...one box of chocolates, and the other a gift card to El Chico..........and I do love Mexican food.....   Haha.. I am trying to be brave and keep it all in perspective.... In the long run--what is one Christmas dinner or two????   I am anxiously awaiting surgery----come on Dec. 27th!!!   Counting down......
godsgirlnky

godsgirlnky

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Lisa Marie Humberson's Blog
 

Post-op Day 10

I cannot believe it has been 10 days since surgery!!!!!! I am doing great! I weighed myself this morning and I am 17 pounds down!!!!!!!!! HOLY CRAP! The only thing that is so funny to me is that I cannot figure out where I am losing weight cause my pants still fit good... I think it might be my face and my fingers. But it has to be somewhere else too because i could not have lost 17 pounds in just those areas! Anyways... I have been out running and around and doing errands before christmas festivities begin tomorrow so that has been good but also exhausting.   The one thing I have really noticed about changes in myself since surgery is my singing voice. I travel the world singing gospel music and have 2 CD's out and I cant sing good right now. I am so nervous that it wont come back and i need it to because I am touring the southern United States this coming may. So yeah... imma need these cracks and limited air supply to step up their game and LEAVE!   I hope everyone is doing well!!!!   STATS surgery day: December 13th, 2011 heaviest weight: 261 lbs. current weight: 244 lbs. days since surgery: 10 days
Lisa Marie Humberson

Lisa Marie Humberson

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Court12's Blog
 

Questions About The Fills?

I am 3 days out of surgery and I feel great! The second day was tough but today is a great day of me, I am excited to start my new journey, but I do have one concern that I didnt realize until I started reading some of the other blogs. Some people are saying that the fills make them feel horrible, and I just wanted to know what I should expect when I get my first fill. Thanks so much =)
Court12

Court12

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Msfotobug's Blog
 

9 Days Post Op - "mushy Foods" Yeahhhhhh!

Oh my gosh... yesterday I was finally allowed to go from all liquids to MUSHY's!!!! You would have thought I'd won the lottery or something, it's ridiculous to be this much in love with food, I tell ya! But after having liquids like forever, the taste of 6 green beans and 6 tiny scalloped (box style) potatoes was like HEAVEN!!!! Yes, a tablespoon of food filled me up. I did take about 5 "sips" of water BEFORE I ate the food. Still trying to remember not to GULP the water. Man... my chest tighten up and I was like woooooo! Okay, sip sip sip! But I guess if I do it enough it will finally sink in! For breakfast I did get in my protein shake so that (green beans and potatoes) was my lunch for a late afternoon snack I had a couple crackers w/ peanut butter (oh to taste peanut better again... yummy) and then very late for dinner I had about a tablespoon of cottage cheese and peaches and that was it for the day. AND I was satisfied. On MY scale I'm down 28 pounds (nude) but at the doctors w/ my heavy gym shoes and winter clothes I'm down 23. Okay, maybe my scale is off, but I'll take either one. This is only 9 days since my operation!! I saw the dr. office Wed. the nurse checked my stitches and said they are healing nicely. Two days ago I stop my pain medicine all together and I feel pretty good. Walking much better, though light headed if I stand long probably co's well, maybe I not getting enough protein in, but the nurse said not to worry about that til week 4, right now she said we're just trying to get you healed. I was thrilled to see my doc just before I was leaving. He came out of his office to give me a hug and said "She'll be a rock star before you know it." (I had to laugh. I REALLY like Dr. Watkins a lot. I was SOOOOO grateful he repaired my hernia (also finding a 2nd one I didn't even know I had) during my lap band surgery. My port is now right above my belly button. He said mine is different than most people because he put it where the hernia was. Not sure how that is going to change things for me or not, but "right now" even when I get sick (tell ya about that in a minute) I'm LOVING my band and sooooooo glad I made this decision to go through with this surgery even after all the negative I was hearing from friends. Mom told me last night, not everyone is going to be happy your loosing weight - so do this for yourself and she told me that she was proud of me. That made me feel so good! I have the best parents in the world! Now about the "getting sick" - well I tried to take "Alive" a multi vitiamine for woman and man, I took one bit of applesauce (I had mixed it in there) and I was straight to the bathroom. I was like Oh Lord please don't let me vomit (esp. since my stitches are still healing) but I did a little, but it wasn't too rough - my body cramped up in my stomach (prob. co's I'm low on water) so I just stretched and that went away. NOt sure what vitamine I can take but that one went into todays TRASH! I haven't started my 30 min daily exercise yet. I think I'm going to wait until after week 4 (my own personal choice) I forgot to ask the nurse about that, but I do notice it feels like I can BREATH BETTER!!!! Like there's is not so much weight on my chest or something???? So right now I'm in a happy place. Thank God for my lap band!!!!
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