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Karon's Blog
 

Learned to float!

Well i just typed of a page full of text to hit the wrong button and lose everything. I'm quite upset about that. However, I will just say that last week a friend asked me to go with her to the YWCA to swim. I have never learned to swim but have wanted to more and more as I have gotten older. Actually, I have always deprived myself of the beach and pools because of being overweight. I would wear bathing suits with the little skirts attached, always had a bathing top of something to hide my body once I got out of the water. So the thought of being able to swim and wear a fashionable swim suit really began to intrigue me. So I said sure I'll come with you and off we went. My friend is a certified lifeguard and she taught me how to float. Mind you, I have never been able to float. So much for the myth that all fat people can float. It was scary at first having to lean back in the water and get water in my ears a bit, but then I just told myself to relax and then I was floating. I put my arms over my head as instructed and just laid on the water. It was awesome. Such an exhilarating experience. I learned how to float on my stomach as well. That was a little bit more scary for me. I was afraid I would sink, but not so. Then my friend had me blow bubbles into the water as I floated on my stomach. She said this would help me get used to having water in my face. Then she told me that in order to swim, you learn to hold your breath and then you blow out through your nose. So I tried it and it was amazing, no water got up my nose. Awesome. I had a wonderful time in the water. I floated from one end of the pool to the other. I used a boogie board (i think that's what they are called). It was so much fun. Doing something that you have always wanted to do but have denied oneself is just so liberating. I felt like I was a thin person. I felt like I could do anything. I feel like I'm learning how to live again and truly enjoy my life. And guess what, all this and I haven't even had the band yet. They say that so many things begin in the mind first and I believe that. It's all about what we perceive. I've heard it said that if you can believe it, you can see it. And that is how that Saturday was for me. I'm determined to go again and the next time I want to learn to take some strokes in the water. I'm going to try and eventually I will learn and hopefully with God's help, this time next year, my body will be looking great and I'll have a modern pretty bathing suit and be a slimmer, sexier me. I can't wait. There's no stopping me now. I'm going for the gusto. Whatever it takes I can do this and I will do this. Wish me luck!!
Karon

Karon

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WEESIE's Blog
 

First fill

So today I had my first fill. I was weighed and vitals taken. I have lost 6.6 pounds in the month since surgery. My blood pressure before surgery was 170/100. Today it was 110/78. My blood pressure meds are already 1/2 what they were a month ago. It was painful when she felt around for the port so she gave me a shot of lidocaine to help the fill be less painful. Next time I won't need that. I didn't feel the fill at all. She pulled back on the needle to measure the fluid in the band from surgery. She got 1 cc back and added an additional 2 cc's for a total of 3 cc's. They gave me a "lapband kit" which was a measuring scoop for protein/vegies per meal, a food journal, a lunch bag and a DVD of the rules of lapband. Oh yes, and an hourglass (well minute glass) to time my bites. She explained where the band is located. It is higher than I thought it is. It is about even with where the underwires on the bra start in the middle. So, I now know I have never felt anything in that area. Everything is going well for me. I am excited and ready to get this show on the road. A day of liquids and a day of mushies then on to learning portion control and slow eating.
WEESIE

WEESIE

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icuingme2's blog
 

Pending Insurance Approval....

Went to the seminar last night and met the Doctor! I am impressed with how much I still learned at the seminar. Spoke with his office today and registered online with their office and now I am waiting........on the insurance approval. I am doing okay not getting to excited....I mean it still seems like this can't be real to me. Maybe it's my self preservation mode kicking in.... so many attempts with diets and pills....failed miserably.   I have only told 4 people I'm considering it (outside of you guys of course ) I just think that if it doesn't happen for me right now it will be easier to take the blow the less people know.....make sense?   On the possitive side the doctor said that if they approve everything I could have my band in as little as 5 - 6 weeks WOW! REALLY....   Oiy' these butterflies need to fly away.......I'm not in high school anymore....    
arnetta

arnetta

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MsAnn6550's Blog
 

June 21

Another day In the life of a new bandster. Too hot to got outside. Still have not gotten mentally motivated to do anything inside. Each morning I get up with the best intentions. I think today I'll start that quilt, or that scrapbook. I think today I'll walk on that treadmill. And by evening, I have done nothing. What do others do to get motivated ? Used to love to bake and cook, but that is not a good thing for someone as large as me to do. And I am not supposed to eat things like that with the band or with carbs and sugar like bread, cake, casseroles,etc. Of course my hubby is not happy that I am not wanting to cook. That's ok though because he is big too and could stand to lose a bunch. He is not a candidate for the band because of his other health issues as well as the fact that I know he will not put down the cigarettes. My surgeon will not do the surgery unless you have quit smoking at least 2 months before. He has promised to quit too many times for me to even assume he would quit now. And the last time he went for more than four days without one, he was almost impossible to live with ( and he had a nicotine patch on). I was a smoker, just not as much as he . I quit the end of November 2010. I know it's hard, esp. when your spouse is smoking around you. Giving him a hard time doesn't do anything but aggravate him. So I leave it alone. Oh, well, guess if I don't cook, he can't eat unless he goes out. Had my usual chicken nuggets for my meal about 1 pm. Gonna fix ham for dinner but don't know what I'll have with it. Figure that out later. I'll close for now. Write tomorrow.
MsAnn6550

MsAnn6550

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NJGirl32's Blog
 

The Land of Wonderment!

I go for my first fill on Thursday- I am happy about that!   I can't figure out why I am not losing weight. I have 3 small meals a day and 1 big snack at night (I rather save my snacks and have a bigger one at night). I try to only weigh myself every few days. I can tell when I lose weight or gain.   Driving home from work I was thinking...what if I don't lose much weight wih this band? What if I had surgery and I am still fat?!! How depressing would that be! But from al my research I can tell having these thoughts is very, very natural and a part of the process. The lapband is not a fast road to weight loss-it's philosophy is "Slow and steady wins the race."   I have gone to quite a few parties since being banded and I have only had 1 beer total! That's a BIG accomplishment because Jersey Girls love their beer! I have Miller Lite 64's -they only have 64 calories. I also found Crystal Light Mojito and Margarita powders at Pathmark! So far I don't mind not drinking and I especially like waking up the next day knowing that I did good!   I just hope this first fill gives me a little help!
NJGirl32

NJGirl32

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CiCiRN's Blog
 

Where am I going wrong?

I was banded 12/6/10. Initially I lost, the pre diet etc. from After I think I'm right at 8lbs since I started fills. A total of 32 lbs. that's it. I eat 60 grams of protein a day, I drink about 80 ounces of fluid daily, I eat VERY few carbs..I did best on the 1200 calorie pre diet really.. and yet I am not losing.. I tried eating plenty of gree salad, which I loved.. but my body seemed to go into a starvation mode and didn't lose a THING.   I am so frustrated.. I work out daily, I'm changing it up now and working on cardio every other day, and weights the other days with walking. I need to WORK it and make it work..   just frustrating..
CiCiRN

CiCiRN

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CAMMYD's Blog
 

PRE-OP DIET

Dr. Tariq's nurse called yesterday to inquire how the diet is going and to have me go stand on the scales , yeeeeeah me!!!!!! I have lost 16 lbs from 3 wks ago following this liquid diet. Only a few more days until I get the sleeve I am so happy to finally reach this day! I have gotten hungry and been very tempted to just bounce back into my old habits and whip a mean meal that satisfies the soul, but I think about the greater good in what I am trying to do for myself and the sabotage thoughts go right out the window!!!! It's amazing how you can condition yourself to drink water and feel full , I never remained constant in doing this before I felt I had something at stake !   Thanks for the call Jen!!!!!! You guys are keeping me on track !    
CAMMYD

CAMMYD

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Zoey's Blog
 

My Story...

Hello readers! I want to start off by saying I am writing you all my story in hopes that it will get rid of some of the emotions I am holding inside, and some of the things in my head that I've been wanting to say but didn't know who to tell. I was told by my doctor journaling is a good way to say the things that sometimes you are afraid to say, or dont know who to say them too. I figure by blogging maybe I can help someone else out with their weight loss journey along the way. So here goes nothing..     I guess I should introduce myself so you can better understand my journey. My name is Zoey and I am currently 24 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall and when I started my journey I was at my heaviest(weighing in at 310 lbs on March 1st 2011.) I have been heavy all my life. Myself as well as the majority of my family have always struggled with our weight. My doctor for most my adult life had said I should look into having surgery, as I've had countless failed weight loss attempts. Prior to having surgery I had tried just about every diet on the market and taken many different kinds of weight loss pills. Yet I couldn't seem to lose much weight. Everytime it was the same thing, lose a few pounds, gain even more back. I had done all the research, weighed all the risks and talked to numerous family, friends and online support groups before making my decision to have surgery. I knew just about everything there was to know on all the different kinds of weight loss surgeries. I knew that if I didnt make a drastic change I would end up living a shorter more painful life. I dont remember the last time I loved or even liked my body. I couldn't remember the last time I could say I weighed less that 200+ pounds. March 1st was the day that changed everything, the day I attended the required informational meeting at Park Nicollet that would forever change my life. I should probably let you know I along with all my research had also looked at many options of where and who I wanted to perform my surgery. I chose Park Nicollet after finding out that all my doctors would be under one roof and there wouldnt be a ton of running around. All the doctors, nurses, and staff knew each other, worked with one another on a dialy basis, and a good majority themselves had made the decision to have weight loss surgery. My journery started March 1st with attending the meeting. Just a short time later, May 24th 2011, I under went surgery. I know many people have told me that is a short amount of time from beginning to end but let me tell you it was one of the worse, most stressful 2 1/2 months of my life. I decided in the beginning that I was only going to tell the people most important to me about my surgery. I knew that for some people deciding who you are going to tell about your decision is even more difficult than the surgery and recovery its self. Its very emotionally and mentally draining to decide who you are going to tell or if you'll just tell everyone. After telling my parents, brother and sister in law, I told a couple friends 3 to be exact. I thought that would be good enough, that was all the support and stress I needed. I soon realized for me however, there were a few more people I was going to want to tell. I had some mixed reactions in telling my family, in particular my brother. I got the same reaction from him as I knew I would get from the majority of people. He wanted me to try another diet, try working out more, try eating differently. Being that he is not over weight and never has been, I knew this would be a likely response. I initially decided I was not going to tell anyone I worked with about it and was just going to say I was having surgery and leave it at that. Yet curioscity kills that cat every time and people would ask me "what kind of surgery are you having?" I soon turned to the excuse of a car accident I had been in June 2010. Most everyone at work knew I had been in a pretty bad car accident. Most people would ask if it was because of that. My response was always "yes its surgery to help with my back pain." Although this was a cover up, it was also some what the truth. My being over weight and having injured my back the year before did not work too well together. At first this was fine and it was an easy way to avoid tellig people the truth. After time it started to bother me emotionally because I wasnt being 100% truthful with people. To date I have extended my initial list of people to include the people I talk to the most at work, the people I eat lunch with at work, and my manager. I dont regret my decision to tell the people I did the truth. I know for me over time I will most likely tell more people. For me not telling people the truth is hard. I dont lie well and under pressure I generally crack. Thought I've told more people about surgery there are a number of people, my extended family, that I have chosen not to tell and dont plan on ever telling. My extended family, aunts, uncles, cousins, are not always the most understanding people in the world.   Prior to surgery I lost right around 30 pounds. I am not quite at the one month mark yet from surgery but as of June 16th I weigh 255.5. Which means since March 1st I have lost 54.5 pounds. I don't know how this compares to everyone else's progress but I think it's pretty good. The biggest thing since surgery that has been a struggle is seeing how little I am eating and feeling mentally as though I am wasting away. It's hard to see yourself after so many years eat so little food. I have had a lot of nausea since surgery which hasn't helped one bit either. I am currently still on medication to get rid of the nausea but am finding each day that goes by it seems to get better and better. I have my one month mark check up this coming Thursday the 23rd. I am interested to see what the doctors have to say about my progress and am interested to see what I will weigh in at. I will try and update this when I can. I apologize if I rambled I just needed to put it all in writing and get it out of my head.  
Zoey

Zoey

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Dig It Dog
 

Bah! The waiting game!

So the initial appointments and the screening were moving fast! Once a week i had like 2-3 so it felt super productive But as time rolls by I'm getting tired of waiting Waiting for my insurance for the other appointments for my "diet" to finish for summer school to start etc etc... I'm trying to keep myself occupied but that's not very easy! I'm building up my chicken coop and laying down some grass for them. Cleaning Playing computer games Trying not to shop (too much) and watching Dog the Bounty Hunter I really need to start going to the beach with my dog. No Joke She's over weight as well. I'm not the only one to blame though, grandma likes to give her lots of loving and treats. I need some encouragement some inspiration something to keep my busy.
Tanya_cotto

Tanya_cotto

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roseyposey's Blog
 

JUST WHEN I THOUGHT..........

JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS DONE WITH SLIMING AND THROWING UP, I HAD YET ANOTHER EPISODE TODAY WHILE EATING CORN ON THE COB. YEP, DUMMY ME - THOUGHT I COULD ACHIEVE THIS DUMB FEAT! LESSON LEARNED - NO MORE CORN ON THE COB FOR ME!!!! I HAVEN'T HAD AN EPISODE LIKE THAT FOR AT LEAST A MONTH OR MORE PRIOR.
roseyposey

roseyposey

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The Dude's Blog
 

Book Recommendation

IMHO, this is an excellent and informative read about the lapband. It goes into a great many detail about the surgery, the procedure, pre and post-op expectations, the psych exam, and what to expect and what do to following the surgery.   "Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band: Everything You Need to Know Before and After Surgery to Lose Weight Successfully", by Dr. Swell. I got it for my Kindle from Amazon.   Has anyone read it? Thoughts?   http://www.amazon.com/Weight-Loss-Surgery-Adjustable-Gastric/dp/1600940021/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1308620739&sr=8-1
finallygettingthere

finallygettingthere

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The Dude's Blog
 

Day 14 - Week Two

Wow...I made it to week two. Not that I didn't think I'd make it, but it just seemed to have taken a while.   Some observations of the surgery:   Scars - I have five small 1.5cm cuts which were sealed with the glue. They are healing well. I wash them daily with the surgical scrub I used before the surgery. They no longer hurt when rubbed up against anything. A few are almost totally closed, and a couple are almost there. I think that surgical glue will be there long after I'm totally healed.   Mobility - I've been very mobile and active since the fourth day after surgery. I walk daily, and pretty much do everything I can except for picking up anything more than about ten pounds, as per my doctor's instructions. I know I'm a bit more cautious when bending over, because there are some things that area a wee bit sensitive when I do. No real pain, but more of a discomfort in certain spots in my chest.   Eating - I seem to fall into that group of "I believe that I can eat anything I want and it won't get stuck", although I don't push that. I make a conscious effort to chew everything completely, and I try to eat everything without fluids, but sometimes I just have to have some water with my meal. Just habit, but I think I'm slowly breaking myself of that habit. I know I'll have to get used to that when they tighten up the band on my first fill.   Discomfort - Okay. Here it is. A whole new sensation - I am totally aware of where my port is. I read before that many never know where their port is, or that they cannot feel it. I can. I know exactly where it is, and I know that it is the focus of some of the discomfort when I bend over, and move about too much in the abdominal area. From what others have said, and what I read, that is about normal, and that it will go away. I guess I can comfort myself in the fact that it's easy to find, and there won't be much sticking around with the fill needle when it comes to the fill.   Weight Loss - I'm not really sure about this. Although my clothes seem to fit a lot better , but I haven't been back to my doctor's office to weigh myself. I keep a record of everything I eat. I try to keep my calories below 1,400 a day, my carbs below 40, and my fat below 40 as well. My protein is always above 120. I've read that a very high protein diet, especially in men with the lapband significantly reduces the chances of excess skin because of the weight loss. But then again, I don't believe everything I read, so it's taken with a grain of salt. Also, my dietitian states that my protein intake is just fine for someone of my height. I'm quite anxious for my first fill, not just to experience 'the fill', but to find out my true weight loss (as I have used it from the start) has been.   Shakes - I'm really getting sick of the three flavors and variations on the themes of strawberry, vanilla and chocolate. A the end of this week, I'm going to explore more flavors. Although I really enjoy the Isopure Fat-Free shakes, especially the Cookies and Cream and Chocolate Mint.
finallygettingthere

finallygettingthere

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Journey to Healing
 

Rocky Theme Music Playing in my Head

When I went to the doctor's office last Tuesday and weighed in at 219lbs I was grateful for what I had accomplished at that point. During the month of May my heaviest weight was a shameful 243lbs, which was the heaviest I had ever been in my life (even with five pregnancies). Even during the shame I remained hopeful and confident that it would be the last time that I would feel myself inside that body.   As I reflected on my weight at 219 last week I started to think of what I desired to accomplish within the next seven days. For me, I set for myself mini goals, or baby steps that are attainable week after week. The goal that I wanted to accomplish for last week was to get out of the teens, I felt that seven pounds would be rather difficult to attain because A) I wouldn't have the opportunity to workout because I was going out of town and I hadn't lost seven pounds in a week since the surgery. So I was satisfied at achieving this goal by the end of this week.   To my delight, when I got on the scale this morning I was 212lbs!! I DIDN'T believe my scale so I weighed myself again, and again, standing on it in a different spot each time! At some points the number was lower...but 212 made me happy!   It feels great to have this tool in place to keep me from feeling the discouragement of: Working out and not seeing results Overeating at the end of the day because I've starved myself all day Overeating...period!
Being on yet another failed diet and most importantly being yet another victim of circumstance My goal this week is to be in single digits so I can prepare for my next trip to onederland! Who's with me? Let's get ready...set...go!  
Kymbethin

Kymbethin

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MsAnn6550's Blog
 

June 20

Doing better eating wise today, but the day is far from over . It's just 6:00pm. My problem comes about 9 or 10. I find myself searching for something to eat. I know I'm not in need of food, but I feel driven to eat. It doesn't have to be sweet. Salty is good too. Salty and crunchy is even better .Have got to get a handle on this addiction or getting the band will be for nothing. Writing here seems to help. Wonder if others have this problem and how they deal with it.
MsAnn6550

MsAnn6550

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CaresaRN's Journal
 

First fill since 11/09

In september I will have had my band for 4 years. I have not given up on myself or my band. I had GOOD restriction for a while and lost 75lbs. I don't know what happened but I lost the restriction and could eat anything....and waited to long to go back to the doc. Well I went today....hope it does the trick!
CaresaRN

CaresaRN

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Andy's Articles
 

One Step Closer

One step closer. I pick up my letter from the doctor on the way home from work today. Thursday is orientation night. From my discussion with the receptionist, they will schedule the first appointment with the doctor in 5 days of the meeting. I am thinking that means they will call me to schedule the appointment within 5 days if the meeting. That always confuses me. I am sure a lot more of my questions will be answered on that night.    
AMayo1

AMayo1

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dekorshae's Blog
 

All the hoops

Its so much I have to go through to get where I need to be. The psych consult is the next thing and then after 2 more nutritional consults we can move forward with scheduling a date. Patience is really needed for this ordeal. I would love to know how long after the pre-op requirements are met do I have to wait for them to schedule the actual surgery.
dekorshae

dekorshae

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Lucky Lady's Blog
 

Too Much

Yesterday was a busy busy day. Probably the first weekend since being banded that I was able to really do some yard work. We are having a family cook out for 4th of July. Alot of my husbands family will be here that has never been here and we have been married 20 years So I really busted my butt.   I used the tiller in the garden and hoe'd and raked for a total of 3 hours with a few breaks sitting in the shade. I sweated like a pig. Good for the pores But late that night had some pain in my port area. I am taking a break and not exercising today. Totally going to veg.   I am trying to really focus on what I want in my life. So many hidden things to discover about why I got in this position. Some things I discover and deal with probably wont be pleasant but at same time. I know it has to be more than just eating bad.     Here is to self discovery. Even if it might be difficult and hard to face.  
missmary44

missmary44

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MsAnn6550's Blog
 

June 19,2011

Another day, another challenge. My older brother, God rest his soul, used to get fresh sweet corn from the farmers he called on. He would then give me a call and my family and his would get together and eat corn on the cob til it came out our ears (figuratively, ha, ha). We used to laugh at how many ears of corn I could eat at one setting. I think back and realize now I shouldn't have been laughing. My sister-in-law called today to say she had some sweet corn and did I want some. Foolish question. Of course I want it. But now, with the band, I have to think about what I eat. Corn is a carb and it also has that hull. I could probably eat it with out problems right now since I haven't had my first fill, but I need to start establishing good habits now. So I said no. Hubby not a big corn fan, so he was OK with it. I have to learn to eat right, not for memories. I felt sad, but proud of myself for turning her down The first step in dealing with my addiction..
MsAnn6550

MsAnn6550

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~winecountrygirl~'s Blog
 

My "list"

I was encouraged to make a list of all the things I want to do when I lose weight and all the things that are uncomfortable to do now that will be easier when I lose weight. Here is what I have so far: 1. Wear a swimsuit in public 2. Fit comfortably in an airplane seat 3. Ice skate 4. Ride a bike 5. Horseback riding 6. Shop for clothes at any store 7. Wear a dress 8. Share clothes 9. Wear an 18" necklace 10. Ride in a helicopter 11. Feel comfortable naked 12. Have a massage 13. Wear a belt as an accessory 14. Have someone carry me 15. Water ski 16. Weigh less than my husband 17. Go on a swing 18. Sunbathe in public 19. Cross my legs 20. Ride every roller coaster 21. Never worry about the size of any chair 22. Shop at Victoria's Secret 23. Enjoy having pictures taken of me 24. Go on a reality show 25. Travel more 26. Ride a motorcycle 27. Do yoga correctly 28. Wear shorts 29. Run/jog 30. Give myself a pedicure 31. Wear regular sized bracelets 32. Drive a sports car 33. Wear a wedding dress 34. Wear smaller shoes 35. Wear knee high socks 36. SCUBA dive 37. Sail 38. Kayak 39. Zip line 40. Canopy tour 41. Backpack overnight 42. Snow ski 43. Go in a hot tub 44. Have a family portrait taken What's on your list?
~winecountrygirl~

~winecountrygirl~

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Debora Anne's Blog
 

Any suggestions and helpful tips

My first fill date is July 19th - although right now I am just starting solids I am only consuming 600 or less caloires a day it is hard when you are eating mushies to eat much more than that in staying with the guideline of 1/2- 1 cup of food max per sitting - I feel satisfied for the most part - however last night my husband made me a small hamburger - I ate small bites with LOTS of ketchup and chewed completly!!! I did find I was FULL by the time I finished the burger - I am hoping this maintains as I add additional solids to my meals..any suggestions on what to start with for lunches? I seem to get hungriest between lunch and supper (most lunches have just been soups?? And I have been excersising 6 xa a week ince day 5 of surgery -- Since I am (according to my food tracker Sparkspeople) I am burnign more calories than I am consuming will I still lose weight? I hear you do not...I am trying to do everything the right way to use this bnad as the tool it was meant to be..any and all suggestions would be appreciated
Debora Anne

Debora Anne

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Kris' VSG Blog
 

Nearly Stalled

You know that saying, be careful what you ask for because you just might get it? Well, lo and behold, that has happened to me as far as my weight loss is concerned. Back before surgery I had submitted a post here on VSG asking had anyone deliberately eaten more calories in order to have a slower weight loss, so the skin could catch up as the weight loss happened. I got numerous responses, nearly all of which were to the effect of, why the heck would you want to have surgery in order to deliberately slow down your weight loss? And also people pointed out your skin will do what it wants to do, whether you lose fast or slow. I was suitably chastened because of course my VSG friends were correct about that. HOWEVER, I needn't have worried about having super fast weight loss. I am losing weight nice and slow and steady, not by design but just cause my bod wants to. This week I am down only .6 lbs. for the week. Nearly stalled. This happens nearly every month but for some reason only losing less than 1 lb. feels like a total failure. I have not been eating any better or worse than usual, but my body is holding on to the weight right now. However, I can't complain that much because I am really bad about not exercising. Every week I say this will be the week it changes, and then I don't do anything different. I do work in the garden on the weekends, but very little in the way of exercise from Mon-Fri. I am sure that is hurting my weight loss. I tried on the size 18 bathing suit this weekend ... ruh roh Scooby Doo. My girls are totally overflowing the size 18 top too. Even worse, the laws of gravity are telling the girls to just hang where they want, which is not in the cups of the swim top, so as a result they keep slipping out of the swim top and below the bra area and it looks like I am deformed. So, my swimsuit purchases so far have been a total fail. My girls are so saggy and just shall I say gross .... I hate them, hate them, HATE THEM. The swim skirt on the size 18 swimsuit is a little loose; it should really be a size 16. So I have a minor disaster on my hands ... a top that is too small and a bottom that is a little loose. So much for the great deal on a bathing suit ... I am going to order some swim separates from Lands End today (plus size top, regular size bottoms). And I know for sure next year I am either going to appeal for breast reduction surgery at my *** or am going back to Mexico to get a breast reduction/lift. I want a total do-over on my girls. Speaking of saggy, I could say that about my whole dadgum body. Upper arms are saggy; my thighs are a freaking cottage cheese filled saggy DISASTER, and of course the aforementioned low rider girls. Now here I am bitching about my saggy skin, but of course in reality I am in a weird way very thankful to have this saggy skin, because it means I have lost a whole lot of excess weight. When I am wearing clothes that cover my upper arms and thighs, I feel like I look fine -- a little heavy, but normal heavy, not remarkably heavy as I was before surgery. Blah, blah, blah. I am hoping next week when I post I will have a lovely number to report, something between 170 and 171. Now off to the garden with my saggy skin self and burn some calories.
Kris

Kris

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dreamscancometrue's Blog
 

Finally I have a date

I am so excited. After months of jumping through hoops I finally have an official date for surgery. July 13th. Its amazing that actually having a date brings out everyones opinions. I have been told I will not lose anything with surgery, that I am making a mistake, that I will forever regret having this surgery, that I needed to research it more, that I was taking the easy way out. When someone pops off with anything negative I find solace in the fact that I have researched the sleeve for well over a year as well as have been wanting to have WLS surgery for 6 years now. I do not argue with anyone that has a negative opinion I am just going to let my success prove to them. Thanks to everyone on here for the good, bad and ugly posts about your experience with the sleeve. I will hopefully be posting more now that my date is official.
kbowlin74

kbowlin74

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