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blackanese25's Blog
 

11 Days Post Op And Feeling Good

So I am 11 days post op and I feel really good. I can finally drink water without having that painful bubble feeling every time I take a sip. And I can finally get in about 50 oz. of fluid. I think the only complaint that I have is my incisions itch like crazy! Lol but if that is my only complaint.. I’ll take it. Moving on…. So I have been working out every day, doing free weights and cardio. Today I did ZUMBA… it was fun and kept me moving, but I think I pushed myself a little hard, cuz when I was done my tummy was a bit swollen…… I know I really need to take it easy.. It’s just really hard for me to do that because I’m such an athlete at heart that I just wanna get back into working out as hard as I used to.   I NEED TO REMEMBER I JUST HAD MAJOR SURGERY AND I NEED TO TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME!   Well that’s all for now VST fam… hope everyone is doing well.   Oh yea stats. Surgery day 12-12-11 Highest weight 270 Goal 250 Lbs. day of surgery 238.1 Current weight 227.2 I have dropped 2 pant sizes already
blackanese25

blackanese25

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bugwitch's Blog
 

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011) Review

The Millennium Trilogy books and original films are a profoundly influential aspect of my life. They forced me to confront and address events in my life which, up until that time, I had only mildly dealt with. With that in mind, I can honestly say I am completely incapable of giving these films an objective analysis. But, I do my best...   Two things before I begin my review:   1) Have you seen the original film first? If not, see this version first. If you have, try to distance the two in your mind while watching...it will help.   2) Prior to seeing this I was pondering if this was to be a remake of the original film(s) or an adaptation of the book(s). It is an adaptation of the book.   Okay, now that that is out of the way, I'll go into it a bit further. **insert requisite possible spoilers below notification**   To explain why I say you should see the newest version first...Typically when someone says this, they are implying that the film to watch first is not as good as the original. To say that would be unfair to the new version and an overstatement of quality of the first. As film adaptations go, I believe both are approximately equal in standing. Both are very good films. Judging by quality of translation from novel to screen, I would actually say the newest version is better. Things that were lost and/or altered in the original were left intact in the new film and did not detract from the story at all. Did it add to it? Probably, if you are one of those who like to see every little detail possible translated on screen. However, I never felt their absence in the originals.   The original films have a very secure place in my heart and mind and I partially wish I had not seen them as I spent a significant amount of time unintentionally drawing connections between the two. I did this with the newest Robin Hood film, however, given the immediate alterations to that story, I was able to distance Prince of Thieves from Russell Crowe's version fairly swiftly. I could not do that right away with TGwtDT.   Both open similarly however with the newest version we are treated to a sort of James Bond-intro-on-a-bad-acid-trip introductory sequence. Paired with the awesome rendition of Immigrant Song, it worked quite well and fit with the feel of the film quite well. All throughout I liked the music and even felt some occasional homages to the original score. Well done. Visually, there are even some references to the original. I remember thinking when I watched the trailers for it, how I almost thought they were filming in the same locations and trying to mimic some of the original in style and visual. I thought the same while watching the film. However, these are definitely two, very distinct films, both with their own individual interpretations of the same source material.   One of the most powerful elements about the original film(s) is its refusal to back away from the realism regarding violence against women. The two rape scenes of Lisbeth being key in our connection with the character. We connect with her in those scenes in a way that I feel has never happened before in a Hollywood depiction of rape. Hollywood tends to glorify the act and make it visually stimulating at the same time diminishing the act and making it seem almost inconsequential to the film. However, no woman, man or child who has been raped will tell you that the act was inconsequential to them. In the original film, we spend the entire sequence with Lisbeth. We see and feel her. No fancy music. No flashy lighting of scene changes. It is her. It is her pain; her loss of control; her suffering which we see and feel. In the newest adaptation, we again in the same place. However, the choice of the director to give more screen time to the rapist, rather than focusing on Lisbeth takes you out of her space and you lose the impact of the rape. It is still intense, do not get me wrong. However, there are some visual angles and shots used during the second rape scene where rather smart choices.   My biggest complaint about the film is the editing for the first main chunk of it. It felt rather disjointed in the way it was put together. We are with Mikael, then Lisbeth, then elsewhere, then back. The connecting scenes didn't have a thematic bridge all of the time which made it somewhat disjointed. It worked, but it was a struggle. However, once we make it passed this area, it becomes much better.   Those unfamiliar with the book(s) and original films may have a bit of difficulty following along with the same level of enjoyment as I did. Maybe I am wrong, but I recalled thinking that someone who didn't know what was going on, might find the whole thing bizarre.   Anyway, that is my quick little review of the 2011, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo film. Overall I still loved it. The two leads were perfect for their respective characters (even more so than the original actors if you are going by novel to film translation standards).   8.5/10 (original is a 9/10 for me)   p.s. This film also contained probably the best use of Enya ever.
bugwitch

bugwitch

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Best1's Blog
 

2 Weeks Post-op

Well, it's been a while since I last wrote on here. Just been trying to concentrate on eating right, getting in my protein, protein, protein! I have found the only protein shake I can tolerate is the Muscle Milk light in chocolate. Only 100 calories, 5g of carbs, and 15g of protein. I will admit since I am into the mushy/soft stage that I have been worried about eating "food" again and not losing weight anymore. Then I have to slap myself back to reality and realize what I am eating now is in no way comparable to what I was literally shoveling in my mouth a month ago. I have been able to measure my food and feel satisfied with hardly anything to eat and it's unbelievable to me how I ate before surgery. I mean I literally just shoveled food in my mouth and would never be satisifed. Now don't get me wrong there have been a few days I have said to myself "what have I done?!" It's only been two weeks and some days I can see that I have lost weight and inches and then I put on something else another day and I see the same old fat ass in the mirror and I am so pissed off. (excuse my language). But I think all this is normal??? I hope so anyway. I have been so used to seeing myself in a bad way....overweight and fat. I just have to take a deep breath and tell myself the weight didn't come on overnight, it's not gonna go away overnight. I have to trust the scales, not the mirror. Anyway, other than all that I am feeling great! I am walking, and riding a bike, and swimming! How exciting! I am down 32 pounds and you would not believe the world of difference it has already made in my knees and my back. I can actually walk without pain. Love, love, love that! Well I guess that's about it for now. I will check back with you all again soon. Meanwhile, I'm happy in bandland! Have a great day!
BB12

BB12

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Why Lapband? Can anyone answer me?
 

Why Lapband?

Maybe I'm posting this wrong. I asked this before and didn't get a response. I'm just looking for a few comments on why you chose Lapband over sleeve. Both appear to be the same (somewhat) minus the maintenance required by the band. I'm just getting started but would love to know why the band was chosen over the sleeve.......
New Me

New Me

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banditmarie's Blog
 

Day 2 Post Op - Help

Please feel free to respond to thi spost. I welcome all feed back. I was banded on 12-20-11. Today I feel worst, more sick to my stomach feeling, feeling more sore and more importantly..... peeing. It take s a while just for a tiny bit to come out. Has anyone had these issues rught after being banded?????
banditmarie

banditmarie

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ajohnston316's Blog
 

26.2

I am 1 year and 9 months post-op. I have lost 100 pounds and ran my first marathon December 11, 2011. I could not even run a half mile when I started running 5 months after my surgery. I made a decision that I was going to do this and it was all mind over body at that point. I had always thought what if I could run a marathon and I actually did it. I am not sure what I will do next but I do know that I will make another goal. I have learned that when I have a goal to accomplish it helps me to stay on target. Maybe a marathon is not something you are interested in but sign up for a 5K or a bike ride if you can not run. There is so much support out there and amazing people that are always willing to help. Don't worry about being the slowest or what you look like just get out there and do it!! I will finish with a quote from Lance Armstrong..."If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way." I know I was given a second chance, what about you?
ajohnston316

ajohnston316

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Lisa Marie Humberson's Blog
 

Post-op Day 8 And 9

Yesterday was not a bad day at all. My gas pains are completely gone and I have not felt this good since before surgery. The only thing is that I woke up extremely hungry for the first time in a week. I was so grumpy and rude and had to apologize to those i had come in contact with that day. now looking back its so funny! i stayed home and relaxed most of the day and then went out that night till midnight to watch some friends play soccer. needless to say i was exhausted as soon as i stepped through the door.   I AM 14 POUNDS DOWN!!!!!!!! This is still so surreal to me. I feel like I am just saying I am losing weight cause its not necessarily noticeable yet but the numbers just keep dropping. I dont hate it though!   Everyone keep up the good work!!!!
Lisa Marie Humberson

Lisa Marie Humberson

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cheapjersysgo's Blog
 

Morris Single Section 15 Points Scored On Show

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cheapjersysgo

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cheapjersysgo's Blog
 

Lin Hao Book Six Points The Rockets Lost

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cheapjersysgo

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Soon to be me's Blog
 

Post Op Day Three

So, My sleeve was done on 12-19-11..I was suppose to come home the very next day..but due to the fact that i was soooo nauseous, and couldnt hold anything down, i had to stay another night. The gas pains were awful, and throwing up blood mixed with bile certainly was a highlighted moment either. BUT, Im home. I hardly had any sleep in the hospital, and am looking forward to climbing in my big ole bed this evening. I feel much better than I did, though, im still nauseated at times. The smell of things are getting to me as well..almost like when i was preggers, and had the nose of a blood hound. lol! Im still so scared that this isnt going to work for me, its so sureal. But im excited to prove myself wrong!
Soon to be me

Soon to be me

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jennilamb007's Blog
 

12 Hours To Go.....

Well, it is just 12 hours before I go to the hospital. I have gotten past the bout of nerves that I had yesterday and I am now excited and looking forward to this new journey. I am drinking my final protein shakes that I have to drink. I will have some jello and broth. I wonder if I will even sleep tonight. I have an hour drive to the hospital so I will be getting up at 4 to get ready. I have decided to wear some slip on workout pants and a tee shirt to be comfortable. I am contemplating just wearing slip on crocs so I don't have to worry about ties or anything. Well, I am going to go for now but I will keep you updated tomorrow.   Take care everyone, Jen
jennilamb007

jennilamb007

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legnarevocrednu's Blog
 

1 Month Today!

I don't have much to add from yesterdays blog, but I just had to post on the fact that today is exactly a month from when I had Lapband surgery! I am extremely happy with the band thus far, and do not regret my decision at all! I've lost 12 pounds since then and I'm really happy with that. 26 pounds total and I'm getting tons of remarks from people I know AND people I don't. Plus, the guy I'm into complimented me on how good I'm looking. Also, my legs feel a lot better. Before, they would get tired real quick and when I first start to walk after sitting for a while, I'd limp. Now, they feel perfectly fine and I haven't noticed anything like that. And it's only one month in!! A lot of my coworkers have said that my face looks smaller too. It's hard for me to notice something like that, but I'll take their word on it. I'm so happy and excited!
legnarevocrednu

legnarevocrednu

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sexymomma001's Blog
 

Gross....i Know..im Sorry

Since my surgery, well I should say since I have started eatin, I have to immediately go to the bathroom within 10-20 minutes after i eat???? All I had was 1 strip of fajita chicken meat and 1 strip of fajita beef meat and serving spoon of mashed potatoes and I am full! I have not had a fill yet I am almost weeks post op. I can definately stop eating and say im done! I love my band ..I wonder how it will be when I get my first fill??   And I feel like I have to go to bathroom....this morning I hap my protein shake for breakfast with a little dry lemon pepper tuna (not blended together)...just trying to get extra protein in..   oh and big cups of cystal light water through the day   Is this happening to all you bandsters too?
sexymomma001

sexymomma001

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Why Weight?
 

From: Am I At Least Average On Weightloss?

I think you are on the right path and losing as expected. You've lost a lot of weight and Im sure it isnt noticable to you but is to others. However you'll be at your goal before you know it. I was 260 when i first started my journey and now Im 218 I can see results when i put on some of my clothing BUT I can still fit into them and it takes me forever to actually drop a pants size but I refuse to beat myself up. I'll continue to look at the scale and go off of that.   Good Luck and take care... Your journey has just begun!     Source: Am I At Least Average On Weightloss?
EriMonae

EriMonae

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brendap's Blog
 

2 Wks Post Op

I went to the Dr for my follow up since my surgery on DEc 7th. Yep, down 20 pounds, but then I went to the gym and lost 3 more. yey me! I did not get a fill since I dont have much of an appetite. I go back in 3 wks and she said we would think about and adjustment then if I was eating more than a cup. Saw the dietition, of course she yelled at me for not taking my vitamins, but they make me hungry. So she suggested that I change my vitamin. I take Centrum chewable, but I dont think it the maker, I think its just me. So I will try again, but I dont like being hungry and I like taking in around 500-600 calories a day. The redness and swelling around my incisions are because I have a case of dermatitis and I am now allergic to the glue that is on the steri-strips and bandades. Great, turn 49 and now all of a sudden Im allergic to bandades. How does that happen? Oh well, All in all it was a good visit, she was proud of my weight and said I was doing great! another yey me! (crowd applause please!)
brendap

brendap

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Caribear's Blog
 

Surgery Vs. Faith

One of the most confusing and frustrating internal road blocks I have come across in regards to getting lap-band is how to reconcile my faith with the need to have this surgery done.   Within the past few years, I have re-committed myself to my faith and become saved for the second time in my life. Don't get me wrong, I won't beat anybody over the head with my Bible (lol) but I don't hesitate to tell anyone who will listen about God's love for them and Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. I think it's amazing how God, who made every single thing in the universe, still cares about each and every one of us. It also blows me away how Jesus loved us all so much that he died to save us. There aren't enough words for me to tell how much I am deeply moved by this, and I spend time each day in prayer thanking the Lord for everything he has done for us.   The problem is this - there's a little voice in the back of my head that says "You know, if you were a better Christian, you wouldn't need surgery. If your faith were stronger, you would be healed by the grace of God, not need to turn to surgery by the hands of a man. It's just because you don't pray/believe/give/whatever enough that you have to do this." It's a hard thing to ignore.   How do you reconcile the idea of having surgery with God's promise to heal His children? Jesus healed many, many people, and he always explained it by saying that it was their faith that caused them to be healed. So what does that mean for people like me? Can it be that I simply don't believe strongly enough in my God's ability to heal me? I know that He can do all things, because He has created all things. Don't get me wrong, I am not the perfect Christian. I don't read my Bible every day. I'm not always as patient as I should be. I don't have a church home. I even swear on occasion (*gasp!* ) But I do love Him and seek Him out, and I am trying. And so far as I can tell, that's all that we can do. We are not God, we are human, and no human is perfect.   One day I was in the midst of one of these "doubting sessions" and beginning to think that maybe it was true, maybe I was just an awful Christian and not worthy of healing. Just as I was beginning to entertain this idea, a thought came to me: Who do you think gave the surgeon his gift? Who do you think made the surgeon to begin with? How do you think this surgery was even thought up in the first place? And then I realized that maybe it was not surgery vs. faith; maybe my healing will be done through this surgeon because this is how God intends to heal me. It's not a question of turning to modern medicine and away from God, because it was through God that modern medicine came to be. He gave us an inquisitive nature, He made people who aspired to help others, and He gave us the ability to create technologies that can improve the health of many.   I think we tend to compartmentalize "God over here, science over here" as if they are two different and opposing things. I believe they are not. I hope that anyone reading this with the same problem that I had can be comforted by the realization that not all healings are of the "miraculous, out-of-thin-air" type. There are all kinds of different ways that God can manifest healing in your life. Don't beat yourself up over a problem that doesn't exist. In the words of my son's favorite animated tomato, "God made you special, and he loves you very much."
Caribear

Caribear

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starting a new chapter
 

2 Weeks Post Op Today!

Today is my 2 week anniversary post op. Since I started my pre-op diet on Thanksgiving day, I have lost 21 lbs! Not too bad for the amount of time. When I break it down, I've lost about 11 lbs since surgery (I think?!). Ive been doing really well w/the pureed foods---I cheated yesterday & today w/some soft proteins--just some low calorie, yummy lunch meat. It was nice to chew again! The best thing I've been doing for myself is going daily to the fitness center & walking on the treadmill---I do a little over 2 miles at a nice even pace & get that heart beating--even break a sweat. And then I take the dog on about 2 walks a day. You cant overestimate the importance of exercise---I have a sedentary job & after 26 years of sitting on my increasingly fatter a**, I really need to work on getting my metabolism going again. Ive never had high blood pressure, but my regular Dr told me today that its at an even better level---Im looking forward to my next cholesterol test too! Get off those expensive pills...sheesh!   The band--the experience--its all that I make of it. I refuse to contemplate the idea of going thru all of this and then failing!! Not even an option. Good Luck to us all!
new chapter in life

new chapter in life

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Pats Fan in MA's Blog
 

Here I Go Again!

Well wouldn't you know it, it's time for Round 2 already! Of course the days seem to speed up right before surgery, especially with the holidays and all the prep that entails as well.   I have my Christmas gifts shipped off to family, got finished today with E's gifts and stocking stuffers. I hope I will feel well enough on Saturday to wrap gifts! It's actually something I love to do. I should've been a Macy's gift wrapper during the holidays. Well, back in the mid-nineties after graduating from college my boyfriend (and now ex-husband) and I took a year long hiatus and traveled around the country in an old beat up pop-up VW bus. We ran out of money when we hit Portland, Oregon and decided to look for work asap. I found a job at a great gift and card store called Presents of Mind (if you are ever in Portland it's in SE on Hawthorne St- still there!) and I was there during the holiday season. They had a gift wrapping station with the coolest selection of quality wrapping paper and ribbons of all kinds, and I loved it when a customer wanted something wrapped. I am a little OCD about some things, and I seek perfection in my gift wrapping technique and presentation! Well, it has carried on through the years, and I truly enjoy wrapping each gift I send my sister with care, always coming up with a different bow or ribbon configuration, to make each gift look like a unique confection. I must say, I do a pretty good job! It helps that we are adults and she truly enjoys turning over each gift and delighting in the color scheme, the preciseness of the scale of the bow......okay I am getting out of control here. I think you get how much I like wrapping gifts!   There is one gift for E that I am going to wrap tonight. I got him an air chair.....for those unfamiliar, it's like a hammock chair, but made out of canvas and sewn to the shape of a semi-upright chair, complete with armrests, footrests and drink holder! It will be perfect for him to relax with a book on the back porch in his air chair come spring.......Anyway it's in a big box that I don't want to deal with maneuvering post-op, so I'll get to that tonight. Plus some last minute decking the walls....I LOVE Christmas and even though it's going to be spent this year in a Percocet stupor with no homemade cookies to nibble on, cocktails to imbibe in, or parties to attend, I'll love it anyway as long as I can rest on the sofa, enjoy the beautiful tree, listen to some Christmas music, and watch E open his gifts from me.   So wish me luck as I go under the knife for the second attempt at getting that Band. I thought about but never followed through on homemade Christmas cookies for the nurses....a little bribe for some extra TLC couldn't hurt, right? But alas, I ran out of time. My main concern is that my body doesn't give Dr.Schneider any trouble this time but if it does, I hope he is prepared and I stabilize and the banding is a success. That's my Christmas wish. What's yours?   I wish you all a season of peace with yourself; who you are, where you've come, and where you are going in life. If you've got that, everything else you could want, it will follow!
Pats Fan in MA

Pats Fan in MA

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mscarla123's Blog
 

Me

Hello all,   Well it has officially been 6 months since my lapband surgery. I can say I do not regret my choice to have the procedure; I am glad to see the weight lost. I haven't had any problems which I think is great; no issues with food.   However, I must say I thought I would have lost more than 52lbs by now. I work very hard to watch what I eat and make sure I work out. But it seems that in the begining I would drop a or two a week. Now I haven't lost a pound and a month or two.   I am not complaining I really just venting. Like I said I am happy with the weight lost I have had.   So... Just wanted to share my LAP Band Journey.
Determine-Gem

Determine-Gem

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To Live is to Expierence.
 

Re-learning Everything

It's been a couple weeks since my last post, I think I kind of was going through a "this is gonna take forever/what's the point!" phase. Glad that's over LOL. I had my first dietician appointment recently, it went really well. I was really excited to see the dietician too, I can't wait till it's just second nature to eat correctly. Although I'm embarrassed to admit that since the appointment I haven't made any changes It's partially financial reasons, and my lingering laziness! It's hard to muster up the motivation that I had earlier on in this process. I kinda feel like I'm letting myself down. But I did also have an exercise consult that went well also, and I'll be joining the programs exercise program. That won't start until January tho I don't know, I guess I'm still a little... disappointed I guess, that I wont be able to even see the surgeon for another 6 months. It just seems sooooooooo long. And I get it believe me, I need this time to make changes and prepare. Still doesn't make time go any faster
Fireflyx

Fireflyx

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ginajeans' Blog
 

Week Two From The Loser's Bench.

Today is day 14 post op. Overall I feel like I am doing ok. I am doing well getting in all the supplements. However, I am really struggling with getting the protein in. I was allowed to add them back on day 8. I was actually excited about it until I tried it. Having read about so many people's experience with protein post op, I prepared myself and had a lot of different types on hand. I didn't expect to have problems as I didn't pre op. As soon as I put the cup to my mouth I could smell it and it was awful. I put it in the one oz medicine cups I have and was just trying to get it down with my nose pinched. Soon enough I started gagging. I gave up on that one and later tried a different brand with the same result. I went through so many others. I was so frustrated with myself, I kept telling myself just get this down and you will feel better and heal faster. The self talk wasn't helping. I ended up posting a topic for advice and got help. I bought some pre made muscle milk light and have been doing just fine with that. Pre made shakes are a no on my doctor's list but it fits all of his criteria for protein shakes. I will stay on it until Week 4 when I can add in soy or almond milk to the protein powder. Hopefully that will help.   I go back to work on Friday, which I am a bit nervous about. I get tired pretty easily. I will be on light duty, no lifting anything over 5lbs. It's still a 12hr shift at an Urgent Care Clinic.   I weighed in today for a total of 227.4 lbs that is a total of 23 lbs lost post op. My surgery weight was 250lbs, needless to say I am pretty happy about it.
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