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Sarah8807's Blog
 

Surgery is tomorrow!!!!

wow...i cant believe that im going to be banded tomorrow (If everything goes smooth)!!!! I've lost about 10lbs so far on this pre-op diet and have been following it (almost) to a T. lol...Ok so I cheated a LITTLE yesterday. My fiance brought home all this Red Lobster stuff and I had a salad with vinigerette dressing and a little clam chowder...I know horrible....Im supposed to be having just clear liquids but wow Im really starving!!! I was about to pass out yesterday. Today ive had broth, sugar free tea, and some squah soup (with hardly any spices in it). I hope I havent ruined it for myself...lol...surely after losing 10lbs in a week ive shrunk my liver some!!   Im curious to know what you all had to do for your pre-op diet? I've heard all sorts of things. Like just protein shakes, just clear liquids, other things like oatmeal...I wonder why it verys so much from surgeon to surgeon??   I will TRY to get on here tomorrow and let everyone know how surgery went...Hoping it's not horrible...I labored for 10 hours with my son (with no pain meds) so I feel like NOTHING can be that bad...lol   Good luck to everyone pre and post op!!!
Sarah8807

Sarah8807

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Dulci's Blog
 

Things that I discovered that I have known as I prepared to be banded.

I know how to eat healthily. I know that when something tastes good, I will continue to eat, regardless of whether or not I'm full. I know that when I lose weight, I look great, I feel great physically, I am more confident and out-going. I know that my husband loves me regardless of my body size. I know that my husband finds me attractive regardless of my body size. I know that I can make changes that are good for me. I know that I can break bad habits. I know that I have never learned to maintain my weight. I am in a constant state of weight change, either gaining or losing. I am hopeful that the band will be the tool (along with my NUT) to help me learn to maintain my weight. I know that I allow myself to let my weight hold me back. I have avoided seeing friends and relatives because I am ashamed of my appearance. I know that food is not medicine, and it is certainly not a panacea to cure all that ails me. Eating won't cure depression, sadness, loneliness. Food will not cure a cold, a headache, a stomach ache, or anything else.   I know that I am worthy of being healthy and happy.
Dulci

Dulci

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NinerGirl74's Blog
 

A New Beginning

My name is Gina, I'm 37 years old, and I've been approved for surgery, yay! I will be having the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy on November 3, 2011 at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. I have been "morbidly obese" for awhile now. My struggle with weight problems has occurred since I was about 25 years old. From about the time I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 22, I felt that I was destined to gain weight. I was extremely fatigued despite the medication I started taking, which is now a very high dose of Synthroid ... 0.275 mg to be exact.   I'm 5 feet tall and I weigh 218 lbs. My BMI is 42. I wasn't overweight while growing up, and this is the first time I've weighed this much. In fact, I was very petite growing up. I don't mean to sound cavelier but I am not used to being fat, and boy, do I look and feel like fat. I wouldn't say that I'm ashamed of myself but I do feel very embarrassed, have a low self esteem, little to no confidence, and sometimes depressed over the way I look and feel. Maybe I am ashamed ... well at least I'm not just sitting back. I'm doing something about my health once and for all.   My husband loves me no matter what, although I can't say that I am 100% sure he is still sexually attracted to me (he says he still is). It's hard to gauge our sex life because we have a 2 1/2 year old son, and he still sleeps in our bed! Well, we have our opportunities but when you are overweight and unhealthy, you don't feel sexy. At least I don't. I sometimes hide myself behind a towel after I get out of the shower because I don't want him to see my stomach. My tummy is embarrassingly bigger than when we first met 8 years ago. I know he loves me but I want to feel sexy again.   My family has been totally supportive of my decision. My friends have also been supportive! I haven't gone around town telling everyone I know about the surgery because I believe everything has its place & time, but I can't wait to show off the results! Part of me sometimes feels that this surgery isn't going to happen, like it's too good to be true. I must say though, on September 9, 2011, I found out I was approved by the insurance company for surgery. I was ecstatic!! I still am pinching myself to make sure it's really going to happen. The reason why I feel like this is so easy to explain...   Every year, especially upon making my New Year's resolutions, I say, "this is the year that I'm going to lose weight and be thin!" I fully intend to go through with his plan, and I join a gym, go walking, and eat healthier, but somewhere between chilly weather and laziness, I give up. I hate giving up. Why is it that I only give up on myself but not others? I didn't feel it was very fair to myself. Around May 2010, I spoke to my endocrinologist about being so unhappy because of my weight. I told her that I desperately needed a solution. She prescribed Meridia. By early October, I had lost 23 lbs. I started to give away my clothes; I was sooo happy! Then by my mid October, my doctor's office called to tell me that the FDA had recalled the drug. All of a sudden, the depression kicked in. I thought it was hopeless. I thought I would be fat forever.   I gained back all of that 23 lbs. One day when I was twiddling my thumbs, I remembered there were such surgeries that existed like the Gastric Bypass or the Lap-Band procedure. (At this point, I had never heard of the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.) So I inquired about the Lap-Band when I saw my endocrinologist in May 2011. She thought it was a good idea, and referred me to Dr. Gregg Jossart. Luckily, he shares the same office space so it made my life easier. As required, I went to a support group, learned about the various bariatric surgeries, and got to listen to people who had bariatric surgery. I felt inspired! I met with Dr. Jossart on June 21, 2011 and he said I am a great candidate for the Gastric Sleeve. After meeting with the psychologist and the dietitician several times, they sent their reports to Dr. Jossart's office. After two weeks of waiting, I found out the good news.   So I hope you will follow me on this journey! I promise to give as many details as possible. Thanks for reading!  
NinerGirl74

NinerGirl74

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I'm losing it!
 

The good, the bad and the ugly.

I went to Lane Bryant this past weekend to get sized for a new bra. Before beginning this journey I was a size 46 DDD. I am wearing a 44 DDD right now which is way too big for me. So anyway I get sized and she tells me I'm a 46 between a B and C. What? I stood there in shock. I am thinking there is no way I'm a B at all. So she grabs a few bras and I don't even try on the B's. The C's are way too small. I'm spilling out all over and the place. So after going back and forth I buy a 42D which fits well. I'm checking out and I tell the lady the size thing is pretty off. She gets super defensive and starts in that the measurements here are just meant to be a starting point. What? A starting point for what? She also tells me that a 42 D is equivalent to a 46 B-C. Ummmm....no! Weirdo! I don't know why but I was pretty angry when I left there. While I stood in the dressing room stuffed into a way too small bra I fixated on all the loose skin. UGH! I am starting to feel saggy skin. I am working out pretty hard and really trying to get 70-100 grams of protein a day. I am trying not to stress over it. It is what it is. I'll just start saving for plastic surgery!   I switched trainers. I was having issues with schedules with my old one. So I joined LA Fitness and start with their trainers tonight. I like it because I feel there is more of an education component to it then I was getting previously. I have learned so much already just from my evaluation. I was working way too hard on my cardio. Bringing my heart rate too high and wasn't burning fat but lean muscle. I had no idea. I thought as long as I am sweating its all good. Now I am aware of what my heart rate should be and that I have to keep it at that rate or below to keep burning fat. I will continue to learn and hopefully share what works for me here in case it can help someone else. I hope it can.   I've been way off track with my eating lately. Starting tomorrow I am going to give up any kind of sugar and not eat after 8pm. I think those are my main problems. Night eating and too many sugar cravings. I know the sugar cravings are because I have been eating too much sugar. Sugar begets more sugar. I am trying to break this vicious cycle. This has been the hardest month so far. My exercise has been not consistent due to scheduling and my own laziness. My bad habits have been rearing their ugly heads left and right. I have excuses for my excuses! It all ends today. Back on the wagon right now. I will see 100lbs gone in the next couple of weeks. I will not go back to that 400lb person. I have control of my destiny!
TracieR

TracieR

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chriper's Blog
 

Life (heart health)

Good Morning All   I haven't been around lately because life has been moving really fast. I've done things in the last few months that I never thought I'd do prior to being banded. The "new me" was finally confident enough to leaev my job of 13 years for a better job with more opportunity at a new company. The change granted me a promotion, financial increase, and a whole new outlook on life. I also moved out of the suburbs into the city to further enhance my social life. Wish me luck as I am now a city girl open for new friends! I had my year out appointment and was disappointed by the numbers. the doctor said I'm good, but not great. At this rate it will take me 3 years to hit my goal instead of 2 and he said I've been at a plateau for the last 6 months so now I'm really watching my intake in attempts to break through the cycle. He said i probably could go for a fill but woudn't do it then becuase there was so much going on in my life that he didn't think it was a good idea. So now I'm back in the gym 4-5 days a week and walking on the weekends outside. I must say I enjoy walking on the lakefront so it doesn't seem like exercise.   While all that is good I relly want to talk today about heart health. 2 weeks ago today my mother went to the doctor to follow up on bronchitis. While there the doctors realized that her blood pressure was extremely high 225/160 even though she was medicated. The doctor couldn't get it down with a shot or pills so they took her to the hospital where it took three days to get her pressure to a normal range, then the test began. Thankfully the hospital wouldn't give up on figuring out what was causing her high readings. After several test they found she had a leaking heart valve and surgery was necessary to complete it. Once they were inside they found that a 2nd valve was 25% damaged as well. My mom's not a heavy woman and she doesn't drink, smoke or anything like that but the doctors said this occurred as a result of her having Rhuematc fever as a child. I'm sharing all this to say listen to your heart! When we reviewed my mom's symptoms the only thing we could say is she was often out of breathe after climbing stairs but we attributed it to the bronchitis. I thank God that they found it and was able to fix it. She has a long road of recovery before her but I'm certain she will make it. I asked my surgeon if this was heriditary and he said no and the best thing I could do for my heart was to lose the weight.   So in this weight loss journey keep moving its a win/win situation. Not only will you have a slimmer physiche but your heart will thank you!
chriper

chriper

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lgwallace's Blog
 

I want to live.

I am a 50 year old wife, mother of 3 beautiful adult daughters, and Grammy to 2 small children (a boy and a girl) all of whom I love dearly. All of whom will miss me if this surgery doesn't work, because I am dying. I am an insuln dependent diabetic with uncontrolled numbers for over 5 years now. I have severe COPD from 35 years of smoking (I have quit in the last year) I have high blood pressure, cholesterol, and Gastroparesis (paralasis of the stomach) from my diabetes. In Sept. 2010 I had a stent put in my heart and in March 2011, I had a heart attack anyway. At 285 lbs the hardest thing to take is that I have done this to myself. If I don't take control of my life, my beautiful Grandchildren will not remember me, and I will not see them grow up. I wish I had taken these steps sooner but to be honest, after 7 years of research, I couldn't afford to pay the amount not covered by my insurance. I was referred to Dr. Nazarian by a friend, and he was the first one willing to work with me. I have had all of my counseling, testing, authorizations from my many Doctors, and I have 1 appt. left before we schedule surgery. I expect to have the actual surgery by the end of Oct. early Nov. I am now working on the lifestyle changes I need to make to be successful in my journey. I am chewing longer and slower, I am drinking alot of water, I am stopping my meal when I am full, and I am keeping a daily food diary and calorie count. The one thing I am worried about is the exercise regimen which I am not able to perform because of my COPD. I get out of breath just walking across the house. But I keep trying. Some days are better than others. At this point, I just want to make it through the band surgery with no complications. I just want another chance to become healthy again and I am committed to doing whatever it takes. I am scared but hopeful, and I would appreciate any tips and support anyone has to offer. I know I will need this Forum in the months and years ahead. My ultimate goal will be to achieve good health and be able to pay it forward to someone else in the future.    
lgwallace

lgwallace

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I-wanna-be-a-loser's Blog
 

I'm with the band... Well not really...

I am scheduled as a self pay for November 30th, 2011. I am 225 pounds - give or take... I am so excited to start my banded journey. I have started listening to my tummy to tell me when I am satisfied. I am breaking a sweat 2-3 times a week. I am eating my protien first. These are the things I am going to do over the next 2 months in preperation for my post-op success.. I need to work on my glass or two of wine at the end of a long day... but that will come with time I guess.     I am preping my husband to help him understand how much I will be able to eat once I hit my "sweet spot". He is 185#, 5'11'' and in great shape. He is so sexy... IMO... I am discusting, IMO, but he thinks I am the sexiest woman alive... WTF!?!?!? Has he looked at me lately?? The picture of me on this website is of me two years ago at 170#, yeah I can lose the weight but then I just gain it back + more... Frig! I need this tool to help me keep it off!! Once I work up the courage I will post pre-op pictures of me at 225. Then my goal is to post pictures once a month to keep me on track..       Cheers bandsters!! I cannot wait to be one!!       Stacey
I-wanna-be-a-loser

I-wanna-be-a-loser

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getting started
 

day 1

Today I went to the very 1st orientation/informational meeting about bariatric surgery. I am nervous, but READY... just can not wait to experience life without the horrible struggles of being FAT. The meeting was held in a health club.... first thing I felt walking up was EWWWWWWWWWW I'm a FAT chic walking into a health club surrounded by SKINNY b*****s going to a weight loss meeting. Everyone walking by me knows I"M FAT.... yuck. lol. The meeting was really good though and I'm ready. Tomorrow I'm going to schedule an appointment with my doctor to get my referral letter and I'm going to get this ball rolling!!
ready4aNEWme

ready4aNEWme

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Blog 43532
 

New Attitude

Hello All,   I am really trying to get back to the top of my game cutting back on food, making the right food choices and now I joined the October 60 Mile Walk. I feel great because this is motivating me to exercise in every way. Now my next challenge is try to drink more water, I hate it unless it's freezing cold. I heard that we shouldn't drink it that way but this is the only way I will drink it. Anyway everyday is a battle and a journey. What is yours?
Sweetalie

Sweetalie

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zanabreana's Blog
 

Was sleeved on September 27, 2011

I was sleeved on the 27th of September....Surgery lasted 1 hour. When I woke up first thing I wanted to look at was my incision i was given 6 . They are not that ad doctor did a good job... I was then wheeled in to my room The nursing staff were great took really good care of me I slept most of the day the only thing i did do was vomit blood i Kind of freaked out but it was normal it was due to the Anastesia and that's probably the only thing i had in my system at that time. The nurse gave me som notious medication which worked great...I was asked to walk which i did once with the nurse- Once with my Husband and Once by myself on the first day.... I had nothing to eat the only hassle was calling the nurse every hour to disconnect my leg pumps and my iv so that I could go use the restroom by myself.. after that on the second day they finally let me drink some water a shot of water withing 30 minutes.. I had to sip that water down in 30 minutes for the rest of the day.. then the Doctor came by to release me and went home drinking my water for the rest of the day and some Isopure as well.....   1st morning at home was good i was walking drinking my clear liquids as well as the 2nd day of surgery on the 3rd day of surgery I went to my daughters softball game and did really good I have not been taking no pain medication since I have been home I have just been taking it easy . I felt I needed to go to see her game which was good because I actually walked. On sunday i relaxed at home and on monday the 3rd of october I went back to work lie a normal regular work day .. I feal great I am just not lifting nothing heavy and trying to stay in my offce and drink my liquids and vitamins and walk every hour atleast around the office.. I just feal great.. I really tought it was going to be worse then what it really is.... The only problem that I have had is that I have not had a bowel movement since the surgery but i am now at stage two which is where i will be eating 1/2 cup of strained cream soup and 1/2 cup of sugar free pudding and sugar free yougurt... so hopefully by wednesday i will have my first stool... Excited.. I started my journey weighing 214.lbs and today i weighed myself at 203.6 which is great I am super excited.......
zanabreana

zanabreana

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forensicmary's Blog
 

Post OP Day 5-Migraine

Well I was hoping to go to work today but woke up three times in horrible night sweats. I had to change my night clothes each time. I am not running a fever. The only pain I have today is a migraine which I have had for 7 hours now. I have some sinus issues today too. I do not have a fever and my incisions look good.     I read that some protein shakes are connected to migraine headaches. I started eating chocolate flavor GNC 100% Whey protein shakes mixed in milk and blended with ice yesterday. I have tolerated Atkins and EAS shakes without problems. I may need to go back to the other shakes. At least GNC gives your money back.   Other foods I am eating: popsicles sugar free, broth, and sugar free pudding and yogurt. I had some tomato basil soup but then read we shouldnt have that until further out because it irritates the stomach lining. I just ate a cup of pudding over a half hour which I should not be able to do!   Craving chedder potatoe soup and ice cream but I am staying away.   So, I stayed home again today. Hopefully back to work in am.
forensicmary

forensicmary

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deedee72's Blog
 

Trucking on along

Here I am 10 months out from my surgery. I'm holding steady at 226lbs. Can't seem to break that for some reason. I have been working out more and I can't say that I have been following the rules to the letter about eating. I had an appointment this morning and decided to get another fill. I'm at 6.5ccs in a 10cc band now. My concern is being overfilled. I'm scared to death of that happening. I'm close to my green zone, but I can tell I'm not really there. I judge my hunger level after eating (how many hours before I'm hungry again) I was pretty sure I needed a little more. Hopefully this fill will put me square in the zone! I would really like to be 199 or less on 12/31/2011. There are so many good things happening with every pound I shed. I have a 5k race coming up this Saturday. I have a 10 mile race on 10/22. And I'm doing a turkey trot (race thanksgiving morning) I've found a new passion with running! I'm thinking I need to adjust my nutrional needs to my new regimen. I will see what happens with this fill and if no change I will discuss my options with my nutritionist. Also, I'm in a size 14! Not tight...fitting just right! Some are loose, so here I come size 12!! 65lbs lost and confidence gained!!   Good luck everyone!
deedee72

deedee72

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Suzie's In Texas
 

Really decided to do this

I weigh 263 lbs. My BMI is 48.2 depending on who's BMI calculator you use.   Whoa! That is INSANE! I've got to stop this madness.     I attended a lap band seminar at Texas Gastric Banding on Tuesday 9/27/11. The surgeon is Dr. Richard Wilkenfeld, and surgery is done at True Results in Houston. I got a call on Thursday 9/29/11 from TR saying my insurance, CIGNA will approve my surgery based on the information they gave me, however there are things that need to be done. I will be required to have 6 months of weight loss counseling, 1 nutrition counseling, a psych exam, and a letter of necessity from my primary care physician. I also have a pre-existing condition clause that expires Oct 31st. So, I have my first counseling on Nov 1st at TR that will include a nutritionist session. I do have a copay plus some deductible, so I will be upping my medical flex deduction next year.   I currently don't have diabetes, sleep apnea, or hypertension. I do have unmedicated high cholesterol and acid reflux that is treated with Prilosec OTC. I have medically diagnosed bone loss, what my last doc diagnosed as Osteopenia or pre-Osteoporosis. I do have painful knees and ankles, and I did break my ankle in a fall last December. This excess weight is not helping.   The lap band is my choice, but I am hoping to combine it with gastric imbrication, referred to here as gastric plication.   Problem #1: No primary care physician. I did get a couple of recommendations from the surgeon, and have checked and found two are in network with my insurance. So I will call them and see which one fits my needs best.   Problem #2: My work insurance will renew, and I have all my fingers and toes crossed that they do not introduce an exclusion for bariatric surgery. If so, I'm toast.     I am hoping this surgery will give me what I need to lift me up and defeat my weight problems and my food addiction. This forum, youtube videos, and this blog will be great support and great therapy. I am so looking forward to sharing my journey with y'all.
SuzieInTexas

SuzieInTexas

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Dig It Dog
 

tired and sore inside and out

I had surgery yesterday and I've been hungry since i woke up from anesthesia!   All tv commercials look so yummy! Even the gross sea food looks like something i want in my belly!   I'm super tired from walking around IKEA and Target with my mom and grandma, has broth at Sizzler's while they had steak and fish! not fun!   I'm so sore at my incision site and my throat is killing me!   I'm also so tired and tired of feeling this way!   Watching Ruby and Bizarre Foods on Netflix   Gas is starting! Bah!
Tanya_cotto

Tanya_cotto

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The start of something great
 

Today was amazing

Today I completed my first ever 5k!!! I was so excited I have cried.. My time was 47 mins and i am ok with that! I feel like I have done something that I never thought was possible! I went from weighing 320lbs to doing a 5k!! I have lost 33lbs so far so I can't imagine what's possible after I lose more weight
Stephanieshaw

Stephanieshaw

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Helen the Cat's Blog
 

I had to sit down and CRY!

OK, this is the LAST time I am going to try and update my blog! I have written this three times, and each time when I hit the "Post" button, it disappears! If it doesn't work this time, forget about it.   I have been saving my loose change since Christmas, and took it to the bank last week in anticipation of flying home earlier this week. ($320.00!!!) As soon as hubbie picked me up at the airport, I told him I wanted to go to The Blond Genius. It is a retail store in West Des Moines, IA that specializes in fitting anybody in jeans and making them look good with a great fit. They are pricey, but they always look good. Their slogan is "We Can Fit ANY Body!"   So we headed to West Des Moines, and I went in ready to spend my cash. I told the sales clerk I had lost about 80 pounds recently, and didn't know what size to try on, but maybe to start with a size 16 or 14. She brought four or five pair into the fitting room and I started to try on jeans. She asked to see each pair, and finally she said "these are all to big on you, let's try something else." She brought back a bunch of jeans and I tried on size 12s! I thought "never, no way, no how". But guess what? They zipped up easily and looked GREAT! I was so thrilled, I had to sit down right there in the dressing room and cry for joy! (Am sure the sales clerk thought I was Crazy, Nuts!) I don't think I have ever worn a size 12. I went from children's sizes to a size 16 womens with no pause in between for smaller sizes! A 12, I can't believe it! How great is that! I am thinking of making a sign that says "I wear a Size 12 now!" and hanging it on my back just so the world will know!   When my husband came to pick me up at the airport, he drove right by me, he didn't recognize me at first! Had to back up the car when he realised it was me. I have to say, my sleeve is the best thing I have EVER done for ME! Anyway, all you VGSers who are in a stall or not loosing as fast as you want, hang in there, the (NSV) rewards are SO worth it!
Helen the Cat

Helen the Cat

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icuingme2's blog
 

Officially BANDED.....

MAN WAS SURGERY EASY......AS FAST AS 1,2,3...AND I WAS DONE....   But then I woke up... haha. I woke up crying and in so much pain.....don't let me forget to mention the worse dry mouth IN THE WORLD! I started burping from the minute I woke up. AFter 2 c-sections I really thought this would be cake for me.....I really shouldn't have. I did have a rough go of it right after.   I thought I was prepared for the gas pain but I really wasn't. I keep walking and taking my gas-x but when I was trying to sleep there wasn't much way for me to get comfortable. I did attempt to lay down in my bed but that was a really bad idea. So my wonderful husband Corey said "babe, let's just sleep on the couch together." Thank the Lord for reclining couches. I actually did get some sleep after that.   When I woke up this morning I really was hurting.....but I got up and walked circles in the house anyway. And I gotta say....."keep walking it will make you feel better" is just now starting to make sense to me because it seemed like when I walked I hurt more... Now things are starting to ease up just a little.   NOW HERE IS AN UNEXPECTED CONFESSION....if I'm being honest.... Last night when the pain from the incisions and gas was at it's worse I lost it....one of the reasons I decided on the lap bad was because if something went wrong or it doesn't work that it is reversable. REALITY SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE LAST NIGHT.....even though it's "reversable" I can't just say I don't like the lap band and pull it out. It's really there....the only way to take it out is surgery. Now I know this is a where you say DUH...... me too! lol. I just did't expect that kind of reaction from myself. This is something I have wanted for years and now it's mine.......so why did I freak out.   Emotions I guess......but today I'm still glad I have been BANDED and I am really looking forward to the rest of my life. At this very moment I want to pass gas though....LOL    
arnetta

arnetta

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N2B8R's Blog
 

From: Biggest Loser Secret

I was told by a "trainer" that when a contestant doesn't lose adequate weight for any given week they're extended time. Yep, the contestant is given up to 3-4 weeks to lose the weight you see them lose in the ONE week. Then the producers just say it was one week. That's how and why they seem to have incredible weight loss in such a short time. Plus the time between the announcement of the finale and the finale itself is around 2 months. So no, these people aren't losing 80, 90 or 100+ pounds in 12 weeks. That could make people feel that they aren't trying hard enough. But the reality is that television isn't patient enough to wait for nature. They give a perception that somehow, someway that Jillian and Bob are magic makers that can transform anyone in 12 weeks.     Maybe y'all already knew this. I don't know. Just wanted to share.   Source: Biggest Loser Secret
Neoteric Verve

Neoteric Verve

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sleevless4now's Blog
 

weight lost after surgery,

Hi everyone,its been about 3 months sence I've posted anything,lust a little about my journey,It was a long road completing the test we all have to go through,the Phyc,nutritionist,6 month weight management and all the other many countless test we put our self through to look fabelous..and this goes for our men as well,I am 3 months out,Post-po and I am 40lbs gone forever, just remember this is a life changing adjustment,you have to change your whole life...not just your eating,you have to change your thinking as well,and most of all DO NOT GO AND BUY ANY CLOTHING untill you are atleast 1 year out at least not a lot of clothing....because you will loose weight so rapidly you will be upset with yourself for spending the money...so word to the wise, love who you are and enjopy the ride because it get s better than this just I hope you are ready for it....I started out with a weight of 274lbs and now today I am currently 230lbs...first you have to make sure you have a Gym or an exercise regemin or walking a lot because with all the energy that you have you need something to focus it on....if you do the weight will come off faster than you think...I walk 3 days a week and my weight is at a 10lb a month and a lot people does and can do a lot better than this..Just look me up on FB-facebook and there is a personal support group you can ask questions and talk to a few people and most of all the encouragement is wonderful...look for Marnetta Miller...and the group is VSG for me...see you there!!!
camille01

camille01

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LeeLee76's Blog
 

2nd Fill and no restriction

I had my appointment with the doctor on Wed and discovered I have actually gained 1.5 lbs in 2 weeks. This was very disappointing but I'm trying to stay positive. I had my 2nd fill and they put in 2cc's so now I am at 6 cc's in a 14cc band. I really don't feel restriction and am nervous that the band could be too big? I have heard varying opinions regarding the 14cc band and of course everyone is different but is it possible that the band can be too big?   I completed week 2 of my fitness bootcamp which I am thrilled with and I love the feeling I get after a hard workout. I'm considering joining up for another 4 week camp. I would love to start seeing the weight come off soon. I am watching what I eat and trying to stick with lean meats and fish and vegetables. I really don't care for starchy foods so I don't eat those as a general rule.   Well, next checkup is 10/14 I'll keep my fingers crossed that I lose some by then. I really wanted to lose 15-20 by my birthday which is 11/10.
LeeLee76

LeeLee76

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LUCYCAT's Blog
 

TWO MONTH CHECK IN

I was sleeved on August the 1st. I am 210. I have lost 35 pounds since surgery and 50 pounds since the start of the year. I didn't take my measurements at the start of the year. I wish I had. I did take them however, the day before my surgery.   Since surgery I have lost a total of 26.5". I am very glad that I have been taking measurements. It allows me to see progress that I wouldn't otherwise notice. For instance, I FEEL like my butt is now flat and wide. I FEEL like I am losing my boobs. In reality however, the majority of my inches lost- has been on my waist. I didn't FEEL like I had lost anything at all on my waist. In reality- I have lost 6.5" just on my waist.   My size 16 jeans are starting to get baggy in the booty. (flat and wide). I had to break down and start wearing other Bras. I refuse to buy new clothes. I have clothes going all the way back to 180. I am now wearing the bras that I wore in my late 20's early 30's. They are a little slutty. I don't remember being this slutty.   So, I dress in the stripper underwear every day and hope that I am not in a car wreck.   No one at work has mentioned that I have lost weight. Not a word. The only people that have said anything to me at all, are the two people that know I had the surgery.   I have noticed I am getting a lot more male attention. It feels odd after being ignored for so long.   I haven't run into my exboyfriend yet (He broke up with me right before my surgery). I am hoping that I will be at goal (whatever that ends up being) and have new fake boobs before I have to see him again.   Shallow I know, but what can I say?    
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