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KrisW's Blog
 

I cheated

I was beating myself up at first but now I am ok.   So last night I felt like I was sooo hungry, I had a protein drink and it did NOTHING. Then I just decided to go to bed. Well I woke up this morning and still I was hungry. Honestly I thought I could gnaw my arm off. So I made really runny SF oatmeal. I had 4 bites (sips really because it was so runny) then felt guilty. After that fourth bite I was really full and threw the rest out too.   Who would have thought that little amount would make me feel so bad. My hubby (which I love even more now) reminded my I have gone 4 weeks now on a liquid diet and should be proud that even though I "cheated" it was with something healthy and that I really watered it down so I didn't actually eat to much of it. Was more like drinking the flavor from it. (just incase you don't know. I was on 2 weeks ALL liquid diet before surgery and have to continue on it until 06/09, for a total of approximately 41 days)   So first I will say I learned my lesson and no more cheating. Felt way to guilty for such a little amount.   Second I have already planned my first couple of mushies and will make sure I have them in the house when that stage begins. Fill on 06/06 and I should be on mushies by 06/09.     mmmmmmm, looking forward to mashed potatoes Avocado hummus fruit in my protein drinks steamed veggies (pureed of course)   Here is to a better day tomorrow.   ~Kris
KrisW

KrisW

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jennifer1's Blog
 

ONE WEEK CHECK UP AFTER BAND!!

I cant believe it's been one whole week since I've been banded. I returned to work on Thursday and it wasnt that bad. My doc says i'm doing fine. I've lost 15 pounds since May6th(the day of my pre-op testing). I'm really proud of that. I started mushes/pureed foods today. I cant explain how excited i was to have scrambled eggs for breakfast! LOL! I go back in 3 weeks for my first fill. i explained how fearful i was of the fill and he reassured me i wont feel it cuz he will numb the area. I'm so pissed cuz i forgot to ask about my hernia, where is was and how large was it and most importantly will i get another bill!!!!! LOL! Well hope everyon has a great weekend. i have to work but i'm off on monday!
jennifer1

jennifer1

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Little Alabama's Blog
 

Need Reassurance

It's been 13 months since my banding and I have lost a total of 75 pounds so far but I found myself getting more and more depressed lately like I am not doing enough. I have not heard of any support groups near where I live so I can't go to that. Is this normal to go through? I live in Baldwin County.   I am however very proud of what I have done with my weight. And I am hoping that I can continue with it. Just needing some encouragement though. Sorry for the mood situation. Just need to talk it out I guess.
Little Alabama

Little Alabama

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Jenn1214's Blog
 

Dropped another size...this is crazy!

Lane Bryant was having a sale so I figured I'd stop in since most of my shirts and jeans are falling off of me. As I stopped at the first table of cropped pants there was a size 16 on top of the pile. I thought "Dare I?" and then figured "Ah what the hell, it couldn't hurt." I took an 18 in the same size just in case. After making my rounds I went into the fitting room, my heart beating fast. I can't even remember the last time I could fit into a 16. I couldn't believe I was even daring to try them on. I pulled them on, zipped them up, and they fit! A little snug around the tummy area (everything is for me) but who cares? They fit! I have officially dropped two dress sizes since surgery! The lap band has exceeded my wildest dreams. A few months ago, I was terrified that I would go through the rigors of surgery only to fail as I have so many times before, afraid that I would be one of the ones that the surgery didn't work for. Now two and a half months later, I'm stepping into a size I haven't fit into in years and feeling great. I love you Bandy!!!
Jenn1214

Jenn1214

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WEESIE's Blog
 

Second day post-op

This moved quickly as I had hoped it would. I attended the seminar on April 30, 2011 and was banded on May 25, 2011. I was fortunate because it was covered by insurance due to a BMI or 36 with more than the required two morbidities. The one that concerns me most is my blood pressure. I am on three medications and my blood pressure the day of surgery was 170/101. It was up when I came out of surgery which kept me in recovery for three hours as they brought it down. My blood pressure is my main concern--even over losing weight.   Today is going better. I Have walked a total of 33 minutes in short laps around my driveway. I think it took me about four trips out to make it, but I did. I am looking forward to being able to walk that long in one stint instead of several. Food (or liquids) is already getting old. I feel like I am getting hungry, but I'm thinking maybe it is partly hunger. I was skipping my pain meds, but decided to go back on them for a while longer. The hunger feelings are better since that so I guess some of it was pain.   I splurged on a few ounces of egg drop soup for dinner (minus the egg drops). It tasted good and I didn't feel so deprived. Just two days ago the thought of food was nauseating. Today I am obsessed by it. So I have made a vanilla protein shake and added some orange water flavoring to it. I am letting it freeze while stirring it every few minutes. I hope it tastes like ice cream by the time it is time for me to eat again. This might be my first day to get all three shakes in.
WEESIE

WEESIE

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EbonyDawn's Blog
 

Almost back to myself

So, I was banded this past Tuesday... My nurses were great. Today is the first day that the GAS has not taken me over. Walking was what I heard over and over to move the gas. Walking did not help me. I walked until the pains were unbearable.It was hard to explain to my husband that it wasnt the incesions that were hurting me but instead it was the gas that felt like a basketball behind them. I have hard time drinking and today is the first time I have been able to drink a bottle of water in less than a day. I have been so thirsty and I know that my problemwas that I was trying to chug when I should have been sipping. I feel like I just did everything wrong. I am happy with my decision and my decision to go through with it. I know its going to help me change my life,
EbonyDawn

EbonyDawn

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MV ROCKS' Blog
 

Today was ok.

I can't say today was a goo day because my eating was out of control. Part of the problem was going to the movies twice. I also have a bad habit of when I mess up I just want to give up for the rest of the day. There I go with my there us always tomorrow. On a good note I went to te gym and I took the dogs for a walk. Thats a bonus work out. Well I do have to put today behind me and move on. I made my breakfast an lunch. My husband and I also decided what we are making fir dinner tomorrow. We have been very good about eating at home. Which Is a first for us. We have not been out to ear one time this week. I'm loving my hungry girl cookbook. I also love the tofu noodles and will be bringing a package with me to my grandmas. Spagetti dinner Saturday. Well time for bed I have to wake up at 5 so I can Zumba before work.
mmv671

mmv671

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Jenn1214's Blog
 

Had a thought tonight...

Had a second fill on Wednesday. The fill nurse was very impressed with my weight loss so far (which is great for the old ego!) and asked the usual questions about portion sizes, satiety, etc. I had a little fluid added to the band so I was put on the normal post fill diet of 24-48 hours of full liquids and 24-48 hours of soft foods. No biggie. As I'm sitting here eating my pudding, it occurred to me that most people would probably FREAK if they couldn't eat solid foods for four days, but for us bandsters it's nothing. After going two weeks on full liquids and two weeks on mushies, a couple days is no problem. It makes me realize that the band has made me stronger than I could ever have thought possible. And people think it's "taking the easy way out." Easy? I'd like to see a non banded person try the post op diet sometime. Then you tell me how easy it is!
Jenn1214

Jenn1214

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Blog 98799
 

May 26 - 285 days post op - "Morbid" no more!

Today I finally met my second short term goal. I can drop the term 'morbid' and be just obese! (Who woulda thought I would ever celebrate THAT term? Oh well, we take our joy where we can find it!) It took longer to get there than I had hoped, but that's okay. My BMI is down by 14 (49 to 35) and a total weight lost of 87 pounds. Clothing sizes went from a women's 26 (some snug) to an 18 (some loose). Even my shoe size is smaller (THAT was a surprise!)   My next goal is to get to be 'just' overweight. The more exciting part of the next goal is that it will get me back into the 100's! I still have trouble imagining that, it has just been so long.   So, my fellow Lappies, that is about all I have for an update this time. I'm still trying to get a teaching job for next year. Still having trouble finding one. Looking forward to the end of the school year, even though it also means the end of the substitute paychecks...
clohse

clohse

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Getting closer to fine
 

APPROVED!!!

I couldn't wait and called Aetna today (6 days after they received the packet.) I am approved! The letter is in the mail! Of course I went and checked the mail but no letter yet. As soon as it comes it's going straight to the coordinator and we will get a date. Wow. This is really happening!!
Rainydayz

Rainydayz

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Banded_Kris' Blog
 

One week down, one to go!!

Okay so I just finished my 1st week of Pre-op liquids. The first few days were really rough. I had migraines almost everyday and I felt like my stomach was going to eat itself. I don't know about your pre-op diets but I have to be on a protein shake and clear liquid diet for 2 weeks pre-op. That means 4 protein shakes a day and water, unsweet tea, sugar free jello and sugar free popsickles. I had an emotional melt down on day 3. I felt so bad. I was sitting at home and my boyfriend came home with Panda Express. I immediately went to the bedroom and started loosing it. He came in and appoligized and I felt aweful. I mean it's not like he shouldn't be able to eat you know. The last 2 days have been pretty good. No headaches or aching hunger. I'm only 4 days away from surgery today and I am sooooo EXCITED!!!
Banded_Kris

Banded_Kris

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ChoseLife's Blog
 

Deep Gurgling and Burping

The last few days my stomach has been roaring and rumbling. I am eating like I normally do and I don't feel hungry but these are so deep and loud at least to me. I can't imagine what this annoying feeling can be. It doesn't hurt it jsut rocks my core sometimes. The first time it happened I thought I was going to vomit because I could feel it resonate from the bottom of my stomach all the way up and out. I haven't weight agian since Monday but I guess I have been curious so I will probably go weigh this afternoon. Anyone got any ideas on what is going on?
ChoseLife

ChoseLife

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Young and banded's Blog
 

Got my first fill today !!!

My doctor is great, i didnt feel a thing. He made it so easy. I was so nervous i was sweating like i just walking out of a sauna. I havent been doing my diet the past like 3 weeks but im down 4 lbs again. i need to get back on track. my diet of cereal and sushi came to a end . no more rice no more milk. But i am really mad im back on a liquid diet. I hate soup.
Young and banded

Young and banded

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Journey to Healing
 

One Week Down!

I made it through my first week with BanDiva and I'm officially down 10lbs on my scale with a whooping 6lbs on pure body fat GONE Buh-Bye! I can't really tell physically that I have lost weight, except for the fact that my girls aren't filling up and spilling over my bras. I still have a lot of swelling and bloating in my abdomen area, is this normal?   I must say that today was much better than yesterday. I went to the gym this morning, and graduated to an incline with speed intervals, it got my heart rate pumping, created a little muscle confusion, and resulted in an uptick in caloric expenditure. I debriefed my lil' mission with a relaxing, HOT 15 minutes in the sauna!   My hunger contained itself better than yesterday. I increased my protein intake which prolongs satiation. Not that it was completely sustained, because I'm hungry RIGHT NOW! I finished two protein shakes today, and had a Popsicle and one of those distasteful protein shots, it tasted like I was drinking liquid, orange flavored meat, but it has a whooping 42 grams of low calorie protein, no sugar and no carbs. They're about $2.99 each.   Also, anyone tell me, how long does the left shoulder gas pain really last?? I mean I didn't think I would still be feeling it like this? I pop gas pills, walk, move it around, massage it, and beg it to stop hurting, what gives? I am open to receiving any advice to get rid of this pain. On a positive note, my scars are healing very well. I can barely see three of them, the other two largest ones are sealing up nicely as well.   Well that's all that I have for tonight, I guess I'll go to bed and dream of what it feels like to chew again!   Happy Travels Sweet Dreams   GO MAVS!!!
Kymbethin

Kymbethin

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hollyboyd63167's Blog
 

as my journey continues..

Well, its been over a month since I did a blog.. I have gotten behind.. Oops..   Well, a lot has occured in my life the last month..   I was given a clear bill of health from the neurologist.. Everything was normal.. However during this scare I did have to get an attitude with the Doctor's office for not communicating with me as a patients.. I was being left in the dark about everything.. I am glad thats over with..   Well, this month I had to learn that my husband cheated on me with some stank.. I found this out on Mother's day weekend not to mention that my in laws were there.. excuse the expression.. We have been married 11 years this month.. I am still uncertain what I need to do about this. I am still in the grief process. I think that the biggest problem about all of this I don't know if I will ever going to be able to trust him again..   All of the stuff I had to deal with this made me fail my first college class since being in college. I am pissed about that.. Now, I had to retake the class not to mention I have to pay for it again.   Well, I have had some interesting issues occur during my last post. I can not eat roast, pork, and apple skins.. I know that this is still a learn experience but you would think that I would know things by now.. It gets really upsetting when have these episodes..
sassy k's mommy

sassy k's mommy

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Blog 79244
 

It's almsot been a year since my surgery!

It's so hard for me to believe that it's almost been a year since my lap band surgery. I can remember like yesterday anticipating what it would be like and how much weight I would actually loss with the band. I have never been happier with the way my life has changed since I had my band. I am wearing a strapless dress today that's focus on my waist area and the amazing thing it's a size 14. If anyone would have told me almost a year ago I could get myself into a size 14, I would have laughed endless and tell them they must be out of their mind. The entire way that I dress now is so much different than I ever could have imagined it to be. I am dress in much attractive clothes that shows off my figure. OMG- I never imagined me having a figure again. I had given up on the way my body uses to be, and I accepted that big girl look. Everything I wore in the past was oversized to cover up my huge butt and all the fat rolls in my stomach area. I have always tired to look very nice but buying clothes was a limited option.   Now I look the way my body uses to look over 14 years ago in almost everything I put on. This summer I am able to wear the cuties’ summer dresses and sleeveless shorts. I would never have shown my bare arms off in the past for nothing in the world.   People are always making little remarks to my husband about my weight lost and asking do he like the new me1 He just smiles and says I look really nice. Over all, this has been a very good decision that's definitely changed my life for the better. I feel like I am living the good life in many areas of my life.   I do love my band!!!!      
shonette

shonette

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browneyedgirl89's Blog
 

16 Days Until Surgery!

Well I have 16 days until my surgery date which is June 10, 2011! I am sooo excited but the anxiety freak inside my head still keeps freaking me out. I worry that something will happen and it will get pushed back or something! I don't even think its really hit me yet either. I am 22 years old and live in Houston, Texas. I started thinking about the lapband after i finished cosmetology school in June of 2010, but never thought of it as something that i would actually do. Trying to find a job in an industry that is all about beauty when you feel like an ugly fat cow is not easy. I have always been the girl with the pretty face, but I always took that as she has a pretty face but.... which doesnt make me feel any better about it. My whole life has been about obsessing over my weight. It has taken away so much from me. I would love to go to the river with all my friends and drink beer all day and get tan, but there is NO way in hell that i would EVER get in a bathing suit in front of them. I wont even lay out with my mother, who is the least judgemental person on the planet. I havent even told my friends that I am getting this surgery. The only people that know are my mom and dad, and one friend who is 15 years older than me. I don't know why I am so embarressed about it, but I am. I have always been like that when on diets, I never liked talking about them. My best friends to this day are still the same friends that I had in high school. I was always very popular and the fun girl to hang out with, which I think is why I am so uncomfortable telling my friends about this, because they all have the perfect bodies and gorgeous and just wouldn't understand. Everytime i hear one of them talking about going on a diet or need to work out I want to slap them and say you have NO idea what its like to NEED to go on a diet. This surgery really will change my life. There are so many things that I want to do that I can't do now because of being fat. I want to go out to eat without wondering if the booth is going to be super small, or if the chairs are going to have arms and I have to squeeze in it. or go outside and sweat to death in the Texas heat because I refuse to wear anything to show skin because im so modist because I'm fat. I know this is rambling on and going from one place to the other, but it feels good to just write it all out, even if noone reads it.
browneyedgirl89

browneyedgirl89

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Jen's Jabbers
 

18 Weeks Post-Op: Hummus Stuffed Chicken and Getting Back on The Wagon

Week 18?!?! I weighed in at 191lbs this morning. I told you it was the stress and once it was gone, so would the extra few pounds I have been carting around. Another day late blog this week. I may just change to Wednesdays every week! Last weekend the Mister and I joined my Dad and his girlfriend for a long-weekend of camping. First trip out of the year! We tried out our new to us 1969 tent trailer. She aint pretty but it was amazing to not have to lug all the camping gear back down to my basement when we got home! I walked 2 out of 3 days, minded the snackies the best that I could and indulged in a few beverages too!! I relaxed with Sparms and the Mister, played cards and caught up with my Dad and his girlfriend.... PERFECTION! Now back to life and what a busy week to try to jump back on the wagon!!!   In trying to jump back on the wagon, I have to get back to routine. My routine is as follows: Breakfast: 0630hrs: 3/4 sunnyboy cereal + 1/4c Blueberries + 3Tbsp soy milk. (When it is done cooking, I add skim milk powder and benefibre to it. I make a big batch on Sunday and put it in the fridge in individual containers. still and individually portion for the week.) 1030hrs: 1/4 cottage cheese + a few veggies OR 1/4 c greek yogurt + 1/4 c fruit puree unsweetened 1230-1300hrs: I used to eat spinach and veggie salad with a small can of tuna daily.. until I found what the suggested amount of tuna consumption is. SCARY! Now I take leftovers. Most chicken breasts are 5 or 6 ounces of meat. I usually save about half or so from dinner and take the salad, grains or beans that are leftover. 1500 hrs: I usually have a cheese string and a few pieces of broccoli or snap peas for the ride home. An apple, celery, carrots. Protein and fruit/veggie.   1800hrs: I like to make a good meal for dinner that the Mister and I can sit down together to enjoy. We do schedule Friday as out eat out night and that keeps me cooking during the week most of the time. I get home from work at 3 or 4, start dinner and get on the elliptical then off to the dog-park. I like to do the elliptical when Mister isn't home because I feel like when he is in the house, the time passes slower. I am wondering what he is doing upstairs and it just makes it difficult to get in my zone! Once I am in the house and done everything for the day, I want to relax. I can not put off exercise to this point. It will just NOT happen! After dinner, I do the dishes and put the leftovers in the fridge for lunch tomorrow. This is the ideal schedule and routine for me. I thrive in it! I just wish I could master longer runs with it! It will never end... I may just have to accept that.   Here is a super easy and tasty chicken recipe. Hummus stuffed chicken.       2 skinless boneless chicken breasts   1/4 c hummus   1/4 c light feta   1/4 chopped kalamata olives   1 Tbsp pepper   2Tbsp chopped tomato   non-stick spray   tin foil       Butterfly chicken breasts and pound them out. Mix hummus, feta, olives and tomato.   Spread 1/2 mixture on each chicken breast. Roll up chicken breast, sprinkle with pepper, roll it tightly in the tin foil. I cooked these on the BBQ on medium heat for about 40 minutes turning every ten or fifteen minutes. I am crazy about chicken being SOOOOO done that I think you could get away with less time. I served the chicken with grilled curry cauliflower and roasted asparagus and yellow pepper pasta. TASTY!                   Take Care,      
EdmontonGal

EdmontonGal

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deedee72's Blog
 

Green Zone here I come!

Good morning everyone! Hope you are doing well. Its been a while since I posted here so let me catch you up on what's been going on. I went for my 5th fill last week, I now have 5.25cc's in a 10cc band. I think I'm getting very close to where I need to be. I have lost 3lbs since last week. I usually lose after a fill anyway because I have to do liquids on the fill day, soft food the next and regular food the next. I have not had a stuck episode or any throwing up (Thank God!) I try to be very careful about chewing and small portions. When i first got my fill (yall may think this is crazy) I timed how long it took for water to go through my band....it took 4 seconds when it used to go right through before.Am I the only one that does this? I stay full longer on less food now. But it's not the 4-5 hours that will signify the green zone. I have been trying different things like greek yogurt and more protein rich foods. Greek yogurt is great and has 14-16 grams of protein depending on the flavor and if I eat it for breakfast, it keeps me until lunch. I think I, like some others, thought that the weight would just fall off after surgery. I have learned that is not the case. I also thought the band would prevent me from eating. That is not the case. I was always told it was a tool and I am convinced of that now. Now when I eat, I take my time and stop at a certain point. If I'm still hungry after a few minutes, I will eat a little more. But most times I find that I'm full. Its hard to tell that when I'm constantly shoving food down my throat. 6/9 will be my 6 month anniversary, and I have lost 47lbs. (weighed 244 this morning) Even though I have been losing slow, I feel better, I look better, I enjoy working out, and I'm in a size 16 comfortably!! Hang in there everyone!!
deedee72

deedee72

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MV ROCKS' Blog
 

Just pondering

I should get my butt out of bed and go to the gym but I will probably stay home and do Zumba or something or maybe Zumba tonight. Although I should get it out of the way my My Plan is to eat healthy again today. Drink my water and exercise. Sounds simPle enough. I was so sad and mad watching the biggest loser. Here I sit at 174 with lap band and some of those girls most of them weigh less than me and had no surgery. What gives. I think the at home lady did it mostly at hOme. I wound do I just not do enough. Maybe I need to work out more eat less I'm not sure. I guess I will just take it one meal at a time. Since my unfit last week I gained weight probably due to lack of following my diet. I decided yesterday I'm going to follow the band rules as much of possible see how much I can lose by June 30 th then go for a fill. That's all for now. Have a fab day.
mmv671

mmv671

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stephaniec's Blog
 

frustrated

I started my lap band journey in February 2010. I am 5 feet 4 inches. I weighed 296 pounds. I had my surgery in October 2010. Currently, I am 209 pounds. For the last 3 months, I have gained and lost the same 4-6 pounds. I had gotten down to 198 ponds, but I was throwing up everything. I had to have fluid removed from my band. I am now going through the process of trying to find my "sweet spot" all over again. I have had 3 fills since the fluid was removed. I have felt no restriction at all, well until recently. I had a fill over a week ago. I have been able to eat whatever I wanted, and this morning I feel restriction. I am still not sure how this whole band works. I mean why would it tighten so long after the fill. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to jump start my weight loss again? I mean it seems like everyone is different. The band works differently for everyone, so how do you stay motivated during periods of no weight loss? I do not mean to seem insensitive to those who are also struggling and have lost less weight then I have. I am proud of my loss, but I still need to lose so much more, and I just feel like I am stuck. Thanks for reading my blog.
stephaniec

stephaniec

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