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SumthinsGottaGive's Blog
 

The Importance Of Being Honest...

I posted this as my status today:   "This journey, regardless of how much or how little support we have, is an individual one. No one else can lose the weight for you. Take the encouragement, the support, the good w/the bad and separate the meat from the bones... and ultimately do what works and what's best for you! That is always a key in success!"   How does this tie in to honesty? Well, I'll tell you. I've noticed, not only in the few short days I've been banded, but in the entire time I've been researching lap band, that everyone has advice to give. We all want the keys to success; what it took for others to lose the weight; the exercises and the food they ate. But the truth is, what works for one won't always work for everyone else.   Not everyone gained the weight because they've over eaten or because they're lazy. Just like everyone has their own reasons for gaining the weight, everyone will have their own means of losing it, even if we are all using the same tool. Encouragement and advice are great and I know we all have a lot to learn on this journey, but it starts with being honest with ourselves.   We were honest (or vain) enough to realize we needed the lap band and now it's about being honest enough to admit our limitations and strongholds. Food is an addiction that we're trying to kick (we know that), but my food addiction isn't yours. My habits are not yours, and I have to be real enough with myself to understand that if I'm going to succeed, I have to do what is going to work for me.. and you need to do what will work for you. This starts with listening to your surgical team, dietician, nutritionist, etc.   If there's one thing that remains consistent in all of the advice I've received from successful lap banders, it would be, "If you follow the rules, you'll lose the weight." Not just the universal lap band rules, but those set forth for your individual program, for your individual needs. One of the dangers of trying to follow the regimen of someone else is that you may not be able to live up to it, because it's not tailor made for you. And on this journey, that is one thing I think is definitely a plus; the capability to contour the band to work for YOU! Remember that there are people that have health issues and co-morbidities that may affect their regimen. Don't waste time trying to compare yourself to everyone else, do what works for you!   We all want to be successful.. get this weight off and strut our stuff! Be healthier...be happier! For me, it's starts with doing what works for me and building from there! =)   O well, that's enough ranting for now. Just had a few things on my mind I wanted to share.   All the best!! -Mary-
SumthinsGottaGive

SumthinsGottaGive

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Journey2Health
 

Hard To "go"...anyone?

I was banded 2 days ago and since this I haven't had a BM. I feel very bloated like my tummy is all puffed up and I think it's contributing to my discomfort in my post op healing. I got a little worried when I searched for "constipation" and read some horror stories about some people still having these issues years down the road. I DESPERATELY hope this is just a phase as I'm transitioning back to real food. I've never had any issues and I've always been regular before this. I just don't like this feeling...any advice?? Is it too early to try Milk of Magnesia???
journeytohealth

journeytohealth

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blackanese25's Blog
 

4 Days Post Op Vsg

Stats Age 28 Highest weight 270 Vsg goal 250 Lbs day of surgery 238.1 Current weight 234.6 Height 5’7” Total goal 145   A little about myself.. I am 4 days post op and so far the only issue really that I am having is the gas. Lol. But I am hoping that in the next few days that will subside. Now I have never been a big girl in fact all my life I was an athlete. I was a gymnast for years and I played volleyball, basketball, softball, and I did martial arts in high school. When I went to college I was on the crew team. So you can see I have always been active. Well unfortunately since 2001 I have also had 4 knee surgeries making it very difficult to do any exercise and my last two surgeries were 2009-2010. Even now most people didn’t believe me when I told them I was 270 because I have a lot of muscle and I’m very proportionate. However, I could tell. And to make matters worse I also have a herniated disc and 2 bulging discs in my low back. (I’m kind of a walking medical case) lol. Anyways. So I decided to get the surgery done. So far I am able to get most of my fluids in but in the morning I am still nauseous and normally my gas levels go up after I eat which causes a little more discomfort than I would like. I am hoping now that I am on to full liquids that some of that discomfort will subside. I am trying to walk every few hours for at least 10-15 min, but it still really hurts to move too much. I have already noticed that since I am not moving I have lost a little muscle mass. And the one thing I was really worried about was having the saggy skin issue. I’m not trying to be vain but I really don’t want the loose skin. So I’m trying to figure out when is the earliest that I can start working out. I want to give my body ample time to heal before I really start pushing myself, but I know that it’s the first month when you really lose a lot of weight. I will keep you posted on my journey and keep updating my stats as I go by.. I will try and keep them about a month apart so I give myself time to really see a difference.
blackanese25

blackanese25

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Msfotobug's Blog
 

1st Day Post Op

I just got banded yesterday (12/14/11) Found out I had TWO hernia's. I knew about one but not the other. I'm so glad they fixed both of them! My doctor (Dr. Watkins) was wonderful! He is so funny and I heard he sings country music during his surgeries. He told me that he really loves his job and you can just tell. I'm so happy w/ him and the staff at West Chesters "University Point hospital" - I'm feeling a lot of pain in my left shoulder and just a little where the cuts where made. Not sure what my weight is since I don't have a working scale but when I was weighed in last, I was down another 3 pounds so that from 17 pounds lost total! God is good!!
Msfotobug

Msfotobug

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Texasgirl73's Blog
 

Surgery Date Set......

This is my first time to "blog", although I have been a creeper on this site. I appreciate all of you so much, it has really been helpful with all my questions. I did schedule my surgery for March 13, 2012, and things are becoming real now. I'll be honest, I have been a little aprehinsive about sharing my story, my thoughts about this journey that I am on. I'm always so worried about negative thoughts, but feel comfortable sharing things here.....so here I go. I am 38, married with 3 amazing kids and I have been fighting the "weight battle" for about 10 years now. I have slowly gained a little each and every year since 2000. I am 5'6" and I weigh 197 lbs. I know some of you may think why I can't just diet, excercise and not make this drastic of a decision. I have tried EVERY diet and with each and every one I gain back all I lose plus a little extra. I'm truly in love with food and have a huge appetite, I'm an emotional eater. I also come from a family where we tend to get bigger with the years. I have prayed about this for a year. I know I could wait until I'm 200 + but then I will live the next few years with this overwhelming guilt, unhappiness, and my every thought being consumed by what I look like, how big I am getting, what I am going to eat, what I did eat, etc., etc. I feel like I have the best years ahead of me and this is what is best for me. I want to be the best me I can. My entire family rodeo's, and believe it or not I ride as well, although its a struggle the bigger I am getting. I love going and watching my kids, but I have such a passion for it and want to continue to compete. I know my body and my mind are not on the same page. I'm not sure if I started this blog for me, or maybe to help others....maybe both. Thank you, Texasgirl73
Texasgirl73

Texasgirl73

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JustBrian's Blog
 

My Lapband Surgery Journey

So, 3 days post op for me. Weight fluctuating between 335-340 lbs. Still walking to get this co2 out of my core. Still living off OptiFast. Not much of an appetite for food since week 2 of my liquid diet. Feeling a little different about food altogether. I'm thinking about going vegetarian after this. I most definitely will not go back to eating all the foods that made me this way. I know the days will continue to go by, I just feel like I want to fast forward to a year from now so I can see more results.   I've lost 57 lbs since the beginning of my journey, 30 lbs in the past 2 weeks. Cant wait for my first fill.
JustBrian

JustBrian

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Journey2Health
 

Where To Begin....3 Days Post Op I Guess

So I've been on the site again and again reading about other peoples journeys so I decided to create my own blog. I figure I'm going through it too so I might as well share my experience. I was banded on dec 13 at 730 and was in the car by 1010. It was so quick I couldn't believe it. The first day was probably the easiest for me so far. I actually was out for a few hours after surgery gettin my prescription and stocking up on liquids. I'm not sure if I felt great because of the walking around (slowly) or the anesthesia hadnt worn off. I've been on a clear liquid diet (water, hot tea, apple juice, chicken soup without the noodles, Popsicles). Thankfully this time on the liquid diet is MUCH easier than the pre-op diet. I've lost 3 pounds in 3 days btw!   The only complaints I have so far are SORENESS and GAS. I've never had any kind of surgery or outpatient procedure (besides wisdom teeth) so maybe I'm just a baby when it comes to pain. Whatever the case....I'm feeling it!! My pain meds are my best friend at the moment :-). I can definitely feel it of I wait too long between dosages. Ironically the soreness isn't around the incision sites but where the port actually is under my skin near my belly button. It's a little distended and that's the only part that is tender to touch or when I'm moving around.   After reading on here I've also learned a little more about gas from the CO2 inserted during the procedure. It's bothering me most in my left collarbone/shoulder area. Apparently it has something to do with the phrenic neve,but there are plenty of posts about that.   I'm going to try to write more, shorter entries but for the first I had to play catch up. Keep reading :-)
journeytohealth

journeytohealth

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Surgithin
 

Weight Loss Surgery ? Who Is The Best Candidate For A Lap Band Procedure?

Although Southern California is known for health food and outdoor activities on its sunny beaches, there are still rising numbers of obese individuals. This is in line with the rest of the country, with approximately 30% of Americans currently meeting the standards of obesity. When diet and exercise alone aren't doing the trick, there are weight loss surgical procedures that can be used as a potential last resort. One of these surgical options which have become more and more popular involves the use of a lap band, or laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.   This type of surgery involves the placement of the lapband, or adjustable belt, around the upper portion of the stomach. This is constructed out of silicone, and it can be tightened when needed by adding saline into the band to inflate it. The band is connected to a port, which is placed right under the abdominal skin, which can then be opened or closed to put saline in and out of the band. Like gastric bypass surgery, this is a way to reduce the size of the stomach, so that you can control how much food is able to go into the body. It is also a way to slow down the digestive process, giving a feeling of increased fullness.   This type of weight loss surgery can be extremely effective, but it is not recommended for everyone. Most surgeons will not perform this procedure unless there is a demonstrated history of other failed weight loss attempts using traditional diet and exercise. It is also only available for those with a certain minimum BMI, and who have health problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes that are caused by this excessive weight. It is not recommended for those who only need to lose a few pounds or those who are mentally unstable, or dependent on drugs and alcohol, as they may have difficulty with the aftermath of the procedure.   It may be necessary to lose weight before the procedure can be performed, in some cases. Before you can go in for a lap band Los Angeles, you will first need to sit down with a doctor for a thorough consultation to learn more about what your options are. They will need a full medical history to determine if you are a good candidate, and you will need to learn all the information about the risks associated with this drastic yet potentially lifesaving procedure.
surgithin

surgithin

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tiredoffat's Blog
 

Loosing Hope

I have not been on any sites lately because I am getting negativity all around me. So now I am hoping that I can get some positivity from someone. OK, so I decided that I wanted WLS this summer, went to a seminar got all the info. Then I went to my doctor, she did not like the Dr. that I went to the seminar with, and suggested another doc. This doc has a better bedside manner, but she was not as experienced with the Gastric sleeve as the other, plus she is booked until next summer. So I went back to the doctor that I picked went through the process, did my psych and nutritional assessment, checked on my status, they still have not received my doc recommendation. So I called, she was on vacation for two weeks. Uggggh!!!!!!! I asked if I could see another doc to get the letter, no had to get the letter from the doc that I have been with for the past 5 years. So once she is back, I went through another 2 week of aggravation because she was not happy that I did not pick the doctor she recommended. She made me make another appointment to get a physical (that I took this summer to get the recommendation), and she tried to talk me out of the doctor. She has pissed me off so bad. So I started this process July 24, and it was October 27 when I finally received my recommendation from the doctor!!!! Then it stayed on my bariatric doc's desk for another week. They sent everything off to my insurance company Nov. 10.   Also, I decided that I was going to tell a couple of family member, thinking I would get some support. I only received positive comments from my step mom and grandmother. I was told that I am just lazy and need to exercise, because I was an athlete in college. That was 20 FREAKIN years ago!!!!! Then my aunt tells me that fat women just runs in the family and I might as well get use to it!!!   And another thing!! my health. For the past two years I have managed diabetes with diet and exercise, now I am on diabetic meds, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. My feet and back are killing me!!! I keep developing a race where at my panty and bra lines, the doc says that is due to being overweight. All the weight that I lost for the first 6 months of the year, I have gained it back the last 6 months. I feel hopeless.   Then my husband the paramedic that works in an ER here. He saw a couple of patients that have came in with major complications due to the bypass not the sleeve, and he wanted me to call it off. He was upset about how sick these people were and he did not want me to got through it. I understand his concern, but he is supposed to be my rock. He is supposed to support me and my decisions, like I support him and his crazy a@* decisions!!!!! We went back and forth with him for a while. Now it seems like he is back on board.   Ok, now it is December 14th. We have less than 3 weeks in the new year, and I am still without surgery. I did not take a vacation this year because I wanted to save up for the surgery. So now I have 80 hours of vacation to take or I loose it!!! Also, we were told that we might not have our jobs next year, which means that I wont have insurance for the surgery. Also, we got our daughter into private school, so with no job she goes back to these bull sh** public schools that don't care about the kids education. So next year is not looking promising for me. In my mind I keep saying that I should not speak negativity because what I speak comes to be. So I am trying to stay positive -that I will still have a job and insurance, and my daughter gets to stay in this awesome schools that is so much help to her!!!!   So I am asking everyone who reads this, please pray for me, pray for my health, my job and my family. And please send positive thoughts my way.
Pookeyism's Blog
 

Konvesayshun Wif Da Buhnnies

"Wee Ahnn, ah haf bin tinking - eew shood nawt haf da zurgerhy", my flemmish giant rabbit Cadmiun says to me, as I lay in the floor and pet her and her brother, Antimony. "ah haf to ehgree", says Antimony "whaaf sumzing haffins doe eew?" I pat Cadmium on the head, and touch noses with Antimony "I think I will be okay. I have done alot of studying and I have picked a very good doctor" "i herdz eew whill beh all hurty fer daz" says Cadmium. "eew whill notz beh aybelz tew pay wif uz!" says Antimony, as he jumps on my back. "I will be very sore, and it will be awhile before I can crawl around and stuff, but I will be home and I am gong to have Jonathan make me a really comfortable bed on the floor with the air mattress when it is playtime, so I can still pet you." I reassure Cadmium with a good head scratch. "okays" says Cadmium "gotz strahberrez?" "yes little one, I have some strawberries".   Our fleeting conversation is done, and we continue to play. I need to remember to be in the moment through all of this. Thank you friends for reminding me to not lose sight of the little things as I take such a big step. I do not want to miss the wonderful things I have now while waiting for surgery, and then waiting ot lose weight.  
Pookeyism

Pookeyism

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JoyceReal's Blog
 

Eleven Pounds In 3 Weeks

That's more like it. My second fill helped a lot. It is really making me follow the rules. No fill today. Doc says it is good how it is. This fill has really made me feel restriction and I am finally understanding full sometimes too much.
Joyce Real

Joyce Real

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Best1's Blog
 

5 Days Post-op

Well day 5 is almost over. Rode in the car today for the first time since surgery. I am still pretty tender in the area where I believe my port is. Hopefully this is normal. Some bumps and turns were a little painful. Walked around the mall some. Now Im home resting after having my dinner. 1/2 cup of blended chicken soup and 2 tsp of creamed potatoes. So full dont even want to think about food. My follow up appointment isnt until the 27th and I have scales here at home but not sure if I trust them or not. Dont want to get my hopes up! All in all I feel better, my knees arent aching. Just wish the pain in my left side would disappear! Its more annoying than anything. and I think from trying to baby that side it has made my back hurt on the right side. I think thats it anyway. Got two 8 ounce protein shakes down today. Felt good about that. Hopefully Im on the right track. Time will tell!
BB12

BB12

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newlybanded22's Blog
 

Over One Month Post Opt

Bandsters,   Can't help but feel a bit frustrated. I'm over one month post opt and the weight loss is the same 20 lbs I went for my first fill Dec 2nd and only have lost 2 lbs. I have a realize 11cc band. I couldn't feel the "tight" feeling so my doctor gave me 6 cc! I still don't feel any restriction. I feel full after eating, but often I am hungry. I feel like I am doing a GREAT job eating healthier choices and small portions, but I have a feeling I'm eating too much. I'm working out 2-3 times a week doing Zumba. Any advice???
newlybanded22

newlybanded22

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banditmarie's Blog
 

Liquid Pre-opt Diet - Day 5

OK.... so let me start off by saying I can't wait for the surgery. It's so important to me. But this diet is kicking my butt a bit. Today is day five and I'm sick of these protein shakes. I would do anything for a piece of steak. LOL!   Tuesday is the big day. Can't wait. However; does anyone have any real advice for the few days after surgery? What made you comfortable? How much pain where you in, etc.? Any information from people who have gone through it would be great.   Thank you!
banditmarie

banditmarie

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AmberDawn's Blog
 

2 Days Post Op... #@$%

Had my sleeve 12/12 Monday at 8:30 am. After I woke up from surgery it was like living hell. The gas pains were pretty bad all centered in my stomach and ribs, i stayed doped up on morphine pretty much all day. My family was all there and very supportive. Tuesday was just as bad in a different way. I started having burning in my stomach and esophagus on top of the gas pains. I asked for the lortab elixir on monday but they never brought it to me, they just gave me tylenol which helped somewhat. I had no sleep monday night into tuesday morning. I finally got lortab on tuesday and that helped a lot. It made me drowsy at first then i'd be alert and ready to go. I was able to walk the halls about 6 times on tuesday.   I got about 3-4 hour blocks of sleep tuesday night into wednesday morning. Was feeling much better but didnt have the energy to shower.   Got discharged about 9am this morning and i feel great as long as i'm on my lortab. but once it starts wearing off i'm in quite a bit of pain. Also got in a shower when i got home. I wasnt able to pick up my lortab prescription till 2pm and i was in quite a bit of pain by then.   The gas pain is still there and still annoying and painful. I'm trying to get down all the liquids i can in any form. i'm looking for some broth recipes since so far i havent liked any plain broth that i have.   I've had a couple emotional spells since i got home, and been wondering if i did the right thing. I'm hoping it gets better.   Also been having itching on the backs of my legs thats driving me crazy. Put a call into my dr to see what they say.   Wrapping up this drug induced rambling, i'll keep you posted
AmberDawn

AmberDawn

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Sydney Rebel's Blog
 

Newly Banded

Hello world!   I am newly banded, as you read in the title. I recieved my surgery on December 5th, 2011. That was 9 days ago. I am pretty sure I have lost weight, because I took my measurements before my surgery, and I just did it again yesterday. I have already lost an inch around my neck, and and inch around my waist. I got so excited, I scared my dog! I have quickly learned though that this journey is not going to be an easy one. I have found myself eating normal food already. This worries me because I am still supposed to be on the post-op diet. I hope I can find it in me somewhere to change my eating habits. I mean the reason I got this surgery is to change my life! I want to be successful, but there is that little voice lurking in the back of my mind telling me that I am going to fail. And that scares me.   Some more information about myself:   I am a 20 year old female. I recently lost my job, but now I am back at the hunt! Also, I play roller derby. I love telling people that and seeing their reactions. People love it! Deciding to play roller derby was one of the best decisions I have made for myself, the other deciding to get banded (of course!). I have been playing since October 12, 2010. I went from being really depressed and sitting at home, to suddenly skating four times a week. I love it. I, being the size that I am, do best as a blocker. One of my goals that I never thought I would be able to do is be a jammer (the one that skates fast through the pack and scores all of the points). I have hope now that I will be in that position one day. I play with Dead Girl Derby in Kansas City. I am on the Shotgun Sheilas. I have been so fortunate to make the friends that I have. They are all so supportive of my decision to get this surgery, and so has my family.   As you all can probably see, I have never written a blog before. Hopefully I will get better as I continue to add posts! I would love some feedback with advice on starting out in this journey.   I hope to hear from some of you!   Sydney
Sydney Rebel

Sydney Rebel

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h0pefullh3art's Blog
 

1day Home And Day Of Surgery Update

Well I learned that my body does not tolerate anesthia very well.. I woke up in intense pain and got morphine which helped.. Got moved to my room, walked from the stretcher to my bed and within and hour I was dry heaving and in intense pain I cudnt help but cry.. The dry heaving and pain went on pretty routinely so bout every 3-6 hours I was dry heaving... I was Gettin up and walking around inbetween and felt fine but once those episodes kicked in it was all over n it felt like such a set back.. Well I was wide awake all night got about and hour sleep at 1am., then the nasuea and dry heaving hit me at 2 I got morphine and that knocked me out good.. Woke up in minimal pain, no nasuea since...... Got discharged home and so far the pain isint that bad just a bit discomforting. I have been up walking round my house frequently and my shoulders are starting to hurt so hopefully the gas will be gone soon!!! My dr. Said I was doing great and to just rember to walk and drink plently of water..   Well, that's how things are right now, insicions are starting to tingle a bit and it feels kinda weird. For my first big surgery ever I think im doing pretty good.
h0pefullh3art

h0pefullh3art

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sexymomma001's Blog
 

Am I Doing Ok For Being Almost 3 Weeks Post Op?

i have only been banded since December 1st 2011 and the first few days after surgery i had no hunger whatsoever, but I still did my chicken broth and crystal light, and my protein shakes, and sugar free jello and pudding   Now I am doing soup in the blender, grits, oatmeal, jello, puddind and my protein shakes.   My day is this:   MORNING: Protein Shake blended with a sugar free chocolate pudding for flavor (GREAT)   Water   AFTERNOON: 1 pack of instnat Grits   Water   EVENING: Mashed Potatoes......Crystal Light or Water   The day of surgery I was 215 now I am 207....Im thinking I should have lost more, what do you guys think ....Oh my Dr. also said he did not put anything in my band during surgery
sexymomma001

sexymomma001

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Godsgirlnky's Blog
 

Two Weeks Pre-op

Hi! I am new here, and right now I am two weeks pre-op. My surgery is scheduled for December 27th. I will begin my pre-op liquid diet on 12/22/11. I just had my endoscopy done yesterday, and everything went well. I have my post-op meds filled already, but now am trying to find a good protein shake for the liquid phase of my diet (both pre and post op).   I must admit that I am getting a little nervous.
godsgirlnky

godsgirlnky

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Mrs. Jones' Blog
 

Laparoscopic Gastric Plication

I will be having Laparoscopic Gastric Plication done on Friday, December 16, 2011. This journey has been a tough road however the long term outcome will be worth the torture. The procedure that I am having done is fairly new. I am a little nervous of the first weeks after surgery. Wish me luck!!!!    
Mrs. Jones

Mrs. Jones

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jennilamb007's Blog
 

7 Pounds Down In A Week With Liquid Diet And No Cheating

Well, I am sitting here smelling the food from the office potluck and it is killer. Everything smells delicious. But, a very good friend of mine told me to remember "nothing tastes as good as being thin feels". I use it as a mantra to get through the holidays. I have attended 3 different Christmas potluck dinners and the food there is always wonderful, but I concentrated on the conversation and sipped coffee (I drank my protein shake prior to attending). I decided my best line of defense would be to tell people what is going on with me and everyone is supportive. No one comes up and says "aw come on, one bite" or anything like that. I also realize that people will always continue to eat and be festive and it is not for me to come in all ashes and sackcloth acting like I am dying because I can't eat from the buffet they have set out. I put on a smile, I dress up and I enjoy talking to my friends and family. Last night, however, about did me in. My kids just had to have Pizza Hut pasta and breadsticks. The pasta wasn't the killer it was the smell of the breadsticks. I wanted to climb the wall seriously. But I deeply inhaled, enjoyed the scent and then got away from it. I wish I had had the will to do all of this ages ago before my weight went out of control. I am learning the subtle differences between hunger and cravings. I crave things all the time, especially when I smell things (like right now I smell turkey and baked ham), but I have not once been hungry on this liquid diet. I keep flavored water next to me all the time, I sip on broth (adding a few flakes of dried onion for flavor) and sugar free hot apple cider to keep me satisfied. I know this is temporary and that after the band is placed I can have things I like, but not in the same way that I did. I will have to slow down and really enjoy each bite. One thing this liquid diet has taught me, it is how to taste things. I never knew beef broth could taste as good as it does. I didn't know apple cider could taste so wonderful. I think I was just scarfing everything down and not truly appreciating the flavors and textures. I will from now on. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.   Take care, Jen
jennilamb007

jennilamb007

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NikiJ's Blog
 

Brief Update

It's been a while since my last entry. It hasn't quite been 3 months since I had surgery. My official anniversay will be December 20. To date, I have lost 49 lbs. My Christmas goal was to be 50 lbs lighter but since I am so close to achieving that goal I amended it. My new goal is to be a total of 55 lbs lighter by Dec. 31.   During my short journey there are things that I am still learning like the importance of slowing down when I eat, not eating too much, not drinking while I eat, and the the ever present vitamin! I take my multivitamin on a daily basis it's the calcium citrate that I sometimes forget.   Lately, exercise has been null and void. I know... I have to get better with this. I'm sure the weight would melt off faster if I incorporated a regular routine.   Not all is lost...I do eat healthy and I am very conscious of my protein intake. At my last doctor's appointment I was told the majority of my protein should come from food and that I should only use the shake as a supplement if I miss a meal.   Another plus is since surgery which was on September 20, I have gone from a snug size 20 to a comfortable 16. Ross has become my very best friend. They have some really cute and affordable clothes in there. Despite the smaller clothes, to me I look exactly the same. I guess I'll see what everybody else sees soon enough.   This has been an amazing, life changing, well worth it experience!
NikiS

NikiS

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The WEIGHT and WAIT of my Days
 

5 Days Til Happy Sleeve Day... Who Knew I'd Miss Eggs And Chicken So Much!

So, I have to admit... this pre-op diet has been quite difficult.... I think I slightly underestimated the hold that my FRENEMY food had on my life.. In fact, I should call it my food master!!! I've always been the type to not want anything, it if I couldn't have what I wanted... so, day 1 was SOOOO hard!! I wanted eggs, I wanted rice, I wanted cheez-its!! I had to tell myself, NO, NO, NO!!!!! It worked until 8ish and I was desperate to chew... I got over it!!!   I'm learning that there will be lots of times when I will just have to GET OVER IT!!! These few days have taught me some very valuable lessons: I can't expect to just WAKE up and be a healthy person mind, body and soul.. All of it takes working through some difficult things and training myself to gravitate towards a new normal.
Some of my journey must be private and/or only shared with a very select group of people. I have no room for constant negativity... the "old" me is constantly looking for an ally.. so, I refuse to give "her" one..
I must be diligent about ensuring that my head and heart are aligned when embarking on this life altering event... (I have, but it's still not a cake walk!)
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favoredone

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