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Lucky Lady's Blog
 

What Was I Thinking

I actually had that thought when I woke up from a nap yesterday. All of a sudden it came crashing down on me what I had done. Wow. Do I regret it today, no not one bit. I just realized no huge cheeseburgers again and No binge eating. Maybe its the liquid diet that got to me or maybe it just happens to everyone. Lost 4 pounds so far since Wednesday. I guess thats normal since Im only drinking water and cream soup, some oatmeal and pudding. Doesnt even add to 500 calories. Still very sore. I just want to nap cause my energy level is in the pits. Back to work tomorrow. Not looking forward to sitting at a desk all day. Cant wait until I feel at least strong again.
missmary44

missmary44

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Dpatriot's Blog
 

From: 8mo's Post-Op; My Banded Weight Loss Journey

Hi and Good Day to All,   Back in early 2010 a friend shared with me her decision to get the Lap-Band. She went in to much detail, and soon I was on my way to Dr. Anthony Coiran located here in Modesto, California. ...He is a great doctor with a very knowledgeable, and caring PA, and staff!   At my heaviest back in 2007, I was 308lbs, wow!!  I lost 67lbs on a strict diet all to end up gaining most of it back; I needed help and fast due to so many complications with my health. After the seminar, visits to both the nutritionist and evaluation by a Psych doctor, my surgery date was set for September 10th, 2010; my weight then was 273.8lbs.    I know, this sounds more like a bio...   The professionals and staff all along from the initial doctors visit to the seminars stressed the that the Lap-Band was a TOOL and NOT a magic bullet, ...(which I completely agreed with and understood). The victories along the way would come when I used it as such; soon I was enjoying the big and little victories along the way ~smiles.   To date, post-op it has been 8mo's and three days and I am down 36.4lbs and counting. I know the weight for me is coming off slow, however, I rejoice at what has been lost and in keeping a positive attitude (all will be well). During the first month, I lost 23lbs; that my friends was my first "big victory", I thought "wow" is this normal? Will it continue to come off so much, and so fast? Well, I plateaued at 246, then bounced back and forth from 246-242lbs.   I believe, and as most professional people, the fellow banded and friends have said, "everyone's metabolism is different" ...Well, soon the time came when I knew I was ready for my first fill; 3rd month post-op. Depending on your band in terms of the cc's it holds, I will caution in getting too many fills, as I have had 5 fills already.  The first 3 were 1cc each, the next was .5cc, and the last was 1cc putting  me at 4.5cc. My band holds up to 9cc, while some bands hold up to 11cc.   At 4.5cc's my band was too tight ...and then the trouble began. I could not eat nor hold down  something simple as tomato soup. I suffered for two days before going  back and having 2cc removed. During those two days I lost 7lbs. I then gained them back in a matter of 3weeks. I don't mean to come off  negatively just be very careful of what you do eat.   My issue is/was the sugar/carbs; yes, I like sweets and in eating some bread, but I'm  holding off on spiking my coffee with tons of sugar and I stopped eating  that fast and convenient sandwich because I was doing more harm than  good. Since my last visit two weeks ago, I had a 1cc fill because  after all the drama I felt waaay more hungrier than usual, so I decided  on a fill. Keep in mind that I  do eat healthy meals consisting of fish, boneless skinless chicken, plenty of veggies, fruits and nuts, yum!!       I'm doing much better (I think) without the sugary coffee n sandwiches  and I'm down the 7lbs that I gained and feeling really good about that; I have so much  more to say that I could write a book!!  My many praises are to Yahweh Yahuwshua for blessing me each day!!!   If anyone has any questions, comments, or advice please be positive in nature, as I would welcome what you will have to say;  ...may I hear from you soon enough; stay blessed...      Source: 8mo's Post-Op; My Banded Weight Loss Journey
Dpatriot

Dpatriot

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The Day Before My Consult...

First--Hello LBT Ive been reading forums and blogs for a few days now and I feel like I know all of you already, a feeling that I love. My nerves have been a wreck lately so I was extremely grateful to find this site and even more relieved that I can blog about my experience(I love to write!) Sighhh. Ok so lets get started.   I was born without a thyroid gland. I have been fat since birth lol. Although I think this 'worked' for me as a baby and toddler(I think I am the cutest baby since sliced bread) When I was about 5 I remember starting to hear relatives comments about my weight and they never seemed to stop. I have been what I consider 'skinny' for 3 times in my life. In 8th grade, In 12th grade and then again at age 25. Each time seems to last a little under 6 months. The weight always comes back with a vengeance.   Im now at age 29, my big 3-0 is right around the corner and I do not want to enter my 30s with the same problem. I really want to be able to be 'free' of diets, even though I know this upcoming diet will be the queen of all diets but thats ok, because I think the LapBand will really help me. I know its not a quick fix and I believe in myself that I can follow the diet afterwards. I notice something I always wish is that I could have a do-over with my body.   I started considering weight loss surgery approximately 6 months ago, at the urging of my endocrinologist and even an urgent care doctor, who took the time to talk to me about my weight and seeming like he genuinely cared about me. One thing I will say is that I have been blessed with awesome doctors so far, and they have often moved me to tears. So I considered gastric bypass, the sleeve and the lapband. All 3 have about the equal amount of terror for me.   I had my seminar Thursday and I was hoping that it would ease my fears and it did a little but not as much as I had hoped. I think what Im most afraid of is that I am going to get a bad band. I seem to have bad luck in every area of my life, and thats ok, but this bad luck will be in my body and wont be so easy to fix. If I could get a good band, I think I will be ok.   Soooo...tomorrow is my consult. Im so nervous. I know I will probably have to lose 10% of my body weight but how on earth will I do this? Its going to take forever. Also, how long does the pre-auth take, how many times do I have see a counselor, do they recommend a counselor for you? How long does the process take, from the consult to the day of surgery?   So here I go...wish me luck :)
susiesalm0n

susiesalm0n

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Blog 46169
 

May 2011

Life Happens. i developed Fibromyalgia & another arthritis condition. My exercise routine is shot and I've gained 25 ## (. Am in pain daily ( Of course the meds make me gain weight !!!) and can only do stuff early in the day - Bummer! But am taking 2 beautiful weeks off and going on a cruise to Alaska!! at least my attitude will do better !! DD moved to apt w/ 2 roommates last August, has a job and may start back at the University soon. Life has been worse but it 's getting better!!
sue in ne

sue in ne

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KrisW's Blog
 

Continue home ......

Wow, thanks for all the comments on my question yesterday.   I went from feeling great to feeling like crude. My face, shoulders and chest where bright red, I had no fever and my blood presure was fine. I finally called the doc and he said it is probably an allergic reaction.   I had the hubby get some benadryl and it knocked me out. Feeling a lot better today still a little red but much better.   I think I prepared myself for everything, but the immediate after surgery time. Not sure how you all do it by going back to work so fast. Glad I took more time off.   Ok more later.   ~Kris
KrisW

KrisW

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Sheran4eva's Blog
 

Pre-Operative Days.......5/12/11- 5/18/11

May 12th 2011, Eactly one week before surgery and supposed to start liquid pre-op diet. Unfortunately, I worked the over night and am extremely tired and have several things to do during the day, I can't seem to get this liquid diet off the ground. Instead thinking that this is like "my last supper" I have a bunch of snack cakes and pizza. By the early evening I got myself together and went shopping to buy puddings and yogurts, soup to go along with my protien shakes, and then spent the rest of the evening on liquids.   May 13th is really my first day on liquids. I can't help but think that everytime I eat pudding, I am doing something wrong, because I really love the pudding!!! May 14th (2 days), I started to focus on drinking my water. I blew the dust off my bicycle and road a mile with my son.     May 15, (3 days on Liquids), I am feeling less anxious. I have lost 4 pounds already, and starting to resign myself to the way its going to be. I have found the support from reading, writing, and recieving posts, on the forums. I think that is best to only listen to those that have been there and done that.   I feel like I am eating much less today. I am not so quick to hit the puddings. I tried cream of broccoli soup. Its a big container, without any chunks. Its surprisingly good, 70 calories and only 1.5 gm fat for one cup. Good for ten days in fridge. Nice find.   I asked Hubby to take before shots of me today. I would never in a million years have asked him to take such pictures. This is sort of a turning point, as I have basically come to the end of the road and the begining of another. So what the hell, Snap away!!!!   May 16 (4 days on liquids) I realized late last night that I am doing my liquid diet wrong. I reread the large folder of info that the nutritionist gave me and well, she said to eat 200 cal at a time, up to 1000 cal per day. Well, I have been eating whenever I wanted really without paying attention. I am sure that I am not eating more than 1000, calories, but I will take care to watch it from here on in. Today, I recieved my chewable vitamins. I ordered Bariatric Advantage Complete Multi Formula Berry flavored. You are supposed to chew two a day. You need a little water after them, as the berry flavor tastes like eating a sweet tart candy, it made me pucker a bit. Ahh, well, small stuff! I am heading to the pharmacy, to pick up all medicines needed for "cleanse day". This consists of a prescription for potassium and metamucil. While I am there, I will also pick up liquid tylenol and gas strips as a few nice people recommended. Need to be prepared!!!! LOL. Overall I am feeling less nervous, and more excited to get back to the real me. I stayed up late last night and looked at some old pictures where I lost weight before, and started to remember how much fun it was to be that person. Tonight, I expected to work at the hospital, it will be the last night in at the hospital, because I don't want to work the night before the "cleanse". I will be so tired from being up all night, and then have stay up the day taking frequent trips to bathroom. No Thanks! I opted to take the day!!! I am expected to be out of work for 2 weeks, which is great. It will give me some time to sort myself out if needed. Arangements for the kids were confirmed. None of them know. I will be sad kissing all 5 of them goodbye that day. I just want to be sure that I am coming home to them, as planned. Ahh, well.... enough of that. After this is all done, they are going to have one good looking mom! LOL   May 17 (5th day on liquids) Ok, so today is my last time on regular liquids as tomorrow I start clears and the "cleanse"! So my focus of today was to do all of my Pre-op grooming. I got a mani & pedi and did my waxing. So things are looking good. I am feeling a lot less nervous, focus is more on life after lap band, but in a positive way.   May 18th (6th day- clear liquids today)- So I started the dreaded bowel prep! I started lated then I should. Instructions were to start at 9am, but I didnt start until 10:50. I have to make a few adjustment to suit my schedule today. Its not off too much. Had, some hot peppermint tea, water and green SF jello so far. Everything is good, in the mental department, I really just want to make sure all my house work is done, so things go smooth with the kids, and do a bit of my school assignments and we should be good to go!!!! Will check back later to add more about pre-op night.
Sheran4eva

Sheran4eva

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EbonyDawn's Blog
 

Ok...So.... I failed.....:-(

I have failed at day 5 of my liqid diet. I am so sad that I I didnt make it further but I am kinda proud that I made it through days 1 2 3 and 4. I just started feeling lie I was gonna kill a family member. I was so on edge and snapping at my husband and 4 yo daughter. I knew it was becasue I wanted to CHEW.I dont feel like I amdea horrible choice I had a sandwich and I will get my focus back. My poor husband didnt know what to do when I was in tears becasue I wanted it so bad. He said "no", and I feel horrible for making him feel horrible with my watery eyes, but the choice wasnot his it wasmine and I feel worse than anyone.
EbonyDawn

EbonyDawn

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JennsNewLife's Blog
 

A waste of life

A waste of life Another lovely FAT EXPERIENCE story for ya'll.   My friend is a teacher and I was working with a consumer who happened to be volunteering in her classroom. Basically as a supported living specialist I was helping this person to volunteer. There was one older teacher in the classroom who was a teachers helper. Apparently after I left the classroom, this woman had some harsh things to say about me. The one that hurt m the most was that I am a "waste of life". She said a person my size isn't even fit to live and that I was just a waste of space. Can you imagine? I mean I was very nice to this woman, very polite and she is judging me by my body size and not my heart....it really hurt!! I can't wait to lose weight and show her that I can be beautiful on the outside and on the inside....and she will still be ugly on both accounts!!
JennsNewLife

JennsNewLife

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Something For Me
 

It's sinking in...but I wanna see it in writing

So I called my insurance company and they said I was approved as an inpatient. However it's not showing up online as approved. So officially I guess I am in process. I was assured by the nurse that I was good so I am going along now as though ONE MONTH FROM TODAY I WILL BE BANDED! It doesn't seem real. Not after all of the commercials watched, hemming and hawing, classes, seminars, tests, office visits, and even overnight for a sleep study...whew! I mean you really have to be serious about this to actually get to this point. You know I THINK I am ready. I have been on a raw diet for the past two weeks and I intend to stay on it until the surgery. I just want to get into my surgeons office and find out what needs to get done before i actually go for the surery. If I can just focus on knocking down a checklist of to do's then I won't be so anxious. This month of waiting is worse than the last year of waiting.
ping789's Blog
 

love is energy i believe.in my university,there will even be considered a fabulous offer of issues that we include to study.

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ping789

ping789

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ping789's Blog
 

Would you look for the way to my concert, if I acquired one?

Would you look for the way to my concert, if I acquired one? I need to have got my have got concert, but, I wouldn't prefer to consider the way to be the singer, who standing within center by implies of the stage, obtaining full attentions by implies of the stadium. neither will I need to consider the way to be simply a audience, who's seated while using extremely begininng by implies of the show after which it unsuccessful to comprehend himself currently standing up and shift his whole body while using rhythm and atmosphere. I need to consider the way to be the pianist, whose fingers dances near to the darkish and white, biggest market straight into the entire world created by songs; I need to consider the way to be the drummer, who, by hitting the drum-set, produces a wave of overwhelmed rhythm; and as well women's clothing store I need to consider the way to be the guitarist, the computer keyboard player. But, the backing vocalists--I need to consider the way to be considered a component of these much greater than anything. have a inclination not to you think they may be beautiful? aside by implies of the high-light, aside by implies of the audience, but in circumstance you pay out focus to them, you could commonly discover them standing within a nook by implies of the stage, convey to their firmness of voice by implies of the singer's? Ringing or sonorous, lumination or deep, marvelous or hoarse. Anyway, will you look for the way to my concert, if i really do have one? I mean, my book. Bluebird have obtained to comprehend what exactly are the concert it is. PS: they are randam ideas immediately after seeing Eason's Duo show. I admire him and like his firmness of voice extremely much. The show has set up many energy to me to sustain me for one much more difficult week. Tomorrow, register for that japoneses N2 exam! Windy morning today just is not unfavorable at all. I met a charming professional at my major, possessing supper with him perhaps restless but exciting. He described substantial big difference within home ask among countries, especially China and America. To have got homes in the united states for outstanding gain is truly impossible, unless of course you obtain great IQ. To this extent, home is exactly like anything at all we must have --a desired within our life, what precise must be. Only immediately after plentiful subject ensures, our ideas could start to develop a full new world. All the afternoon, we immerse ourselves within no ask dissertation, queries will for no legitimate reason be enough, it feels that individuals speak with some elder not really a serious expert. He has the potential to advertise every individuals to enjoy what we may do, to insist research, to discover the not known world. enthusiasm seldom leaves him, I bless this situation would last forever. I viewed the toon motion picture which was voiced within common Cantonese opera way. it is extremely commonly not really a toon that is intriguing ample to temp the young children today I must say. there is obviously truly a powerful however that it is extremely commonly certainly a outstanding improvement to produce for Cantonese operas. It displays the facts that arties are trying to change; they may be trying to discover a top-quality way which could go while using modern people’ flavor. For myself, i love listening for that Cantonese opera audio which could be in faster rhythm. Actually, the tones by implies of the audio are rather great, as well because they may be extremely recognizable to women and men who're native to canton no matter what how long-standing they are. Anyway, outstanding move! i am getting supportive here! Facing this thing, i acquired been in silence.say certainly nothing to myself. After locating away the shuttle bus,When I stroll to see home,I noticed a unfortunate sight. A bummer who's about sixty many years long-standing was holding out some funds in entrance of the resturant.At this moment,Maybe men demonstrated up out fashion women's clothing from it who's truly a purchaser .He demonstrated up in the direction of the bummer and push lower him, then he picked in the metal bowl belonging for that bummermmer and threw it for that bummer.That long-standing bummer's mind commenced to blooding. When I demonstrated up while using entrance of it.the long-standing bummer acquired standed up and stated one point in time for that guy.while a few other people stated for that bummer,'you almost certainly deserved it'.were over. Maybe, the man acquired drunk so substantially wine.Even if so,so what? why was your intent the long-standing bummer?
ping789

ping789

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JennsNewLife's Blog
 

Elephant

I have been fat all my life. I remember the first time my mother sent me to weight watchers I was in second grade. One of my worst fat days was in fifth grade. It was my 11th birthday and I was in school. I got a call from the office telling me to come down, when I arrived I saw a mug with flowers and a big balloon and was sooo excited. I practically skipped back to my classroom and took my seat...beaming with pride! A few minutes later the teacher had to excuse herself from the classroom. One of my classmates turned around laughing and asked "How did they get your picture on the balloon?" The whole class bust out laughing. I looked up at my yellow balloon to realize there was an elephant on the balloon. I tried my hardest to hold my composure as tears welled up inside. I walked home that day, crying, and feeling like a worthless elephant....not caring anymore that it was my birthday....Just remembering how my class had laughed at the FAT ELEPHANT sitting in their classroom It was the worst birthday of my life and a day that I will never forget.   I really owe it to that 11 year old little girl to get fit....finally be happy in my own skin!!!  
JennsNewLife

JennsNewLife

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KrisW's Blog
 

Home......

Well, I am finally home. Got home around 1. Now that I am more coherent I thought I would give a little info on my journey yesterday.   Got to the hospital at 7. Took less than five minutes to make it through registration but a few hours to make it through the rest, vitals, iv and so on.   They finally took me to the holding pen. Yup I made jokes to them about that. I had some new people I think they where nervous but o told them I did not mind as long as my surgeons where not new.   I got the whole practice which was cool. Both surgeons and the Arno on staff where there for the surgery. I told the sleepy guy that I get nausea with the meds so he said he would load up the nausea stuff.   Didn't work. At least I didn't get sick.   Surgery went well six incisions, everyone was right the port site is the sorest and the gas is the worst. My iv slipped out so they had to call someone to fix it. I had a total of seven stabs from the beginning to the end for iv's I was wrong with the earlier count. I am a really hard stick.   Thank you to everyone I brought jammies and that made me feel good. Brought my own pillow to just incase.   They kept my meds up pushed lots of water and had me walk a lot. I would get nauseous after the meds and walking we figured it out to be the meds so change in rx and that is better.   Now that I am home just relaxing, doing the meds, walking, drinking and the lung stuff. Can't wait for the gas to be gone I think that is my next goal.   Take care all.   ~Kris
KrisW

KrisW

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jennifer1's Blog
 

PIG'S IN A BLANKET ALMOST GOT ME!!!!

Ok today is day 5 of the pre-op liquid diet. I'm down 7 pounds!!! Today at work one of our rehab aids comes into the office at lunch time with 2 cakes(just made) and pigs in a blanket made with crescent rolls!!!!!!!!!!!!OMG ARE YOU KIDDING ME! For a split second I was gonna take just one, but then i remember how determined i was to make it through this 2 weeks with NO CHEATS!!! so i packed up my notes, left my desk with my soup and SF jello and choose to do my notes in another room. That may be sad that I had to go through all that to resist temptation, but i'm keeping it 100! i had to do what i had to do. i'm soooo proud that i have resisted all the temptations so far! I am focused and determined to win this!!!! Wow this time next week i will be banded!!!    
jennifer1

jennifer1

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Lucky Lady's Blog
 

Day 3

Slept like a baby. Not much into taking stuff for pain but I wanted a good nights rest. I had to go into work today to do payroll as I am the only one who knows how. So worked for about 3 hours then went home. Still sore but not extreme. I am still so bloated from the gas I look 9 months pregnant, this might sound gross but Im tooting like crazy. Not sure if thats how my stomach will go down lol from the gas pressure. Ate a pudding cup(fat free) and a cup of cream soup. And now Im babying a chocolate slim fast which tastes gross to me Cheers to all the bandsters out there.
missmary44

missmary44

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Ericka's Blog
 

time off of work?

Hey i am new and i am getting my sleeve done June 3 i cant wait : ) just kinda wandering how long off of work did everyone have? and what kinda job did u have to do?
Ericka

Ericka

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Lovemyband1005's Blog
 

Loving Life

Though I have had my band for three years I find new reasons everyday that it is the best decision I ever made. When you find new motivation to bring this blessing to life makes it more worth the while!
Lovemyband1005

Lovemyband1005

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livingmylife4me's Blog
 

A New Beggining

Thanks for all the prayers..I'm doing good..This is Day 3 since I've been banded....Just a little sore that's all...No gas pain Amen...I haven't taken any pain meds...I've started walking and back to work on Monday...
livingmylife4me

livingmylife4me

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bird925's Blog
 

Banded day 3

I am suprised I feel great. I only get the gas pressure that is uncomfortable. It seems like I will be ready to go back to work on Monday. I only took off Tuesday thru today. I have been up and about since I had surgery on Wednesday. Well I have company now but I'll log back in later.
bird925

bird925

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agmg2011's Blog
 

Final doctor's appointment before surgery on Monday

I am eating lunch at work. For once this week, I ate in. I have been struggling with my eating and exercising since I knew that the pre-op diet and surgery are coming up soon. I have been thinking a lot about what I am eating and why. I am beginning to be more aware of my choices, but right now, I am choosing the wrong things. I am ready for the changes to come, but something inside me says that I don't have to start that now.   I was approved to have the surgery by BCBS of Alabama within 2 weeks of submitting all the paperwork. I did not have to do a supervised diet first. I meet with the doctor Monday. When they called me from the office, they said that this would be my last visit with the doctor. I have only seen the surgeon once after the seminar I attended on February 26. Since then I have been working on getting all the necessary appointments and paperwork necessary to submit to the insurance company. I was told that I will also receive some kind of teaching after my appointment on Monday. I hope the surgery is scheduled, and I am instructed on the pre-op diet. The nutritionist only discussed the post-op diet, so I dont' know what my surgeon requires pre-op.   I am ready for a new way of life. I don't think that all my problems will be solved by the weight loss, but I do expect to enjoy my life more and be more comfortable in my own skin. I am tired of being the biggest person in my work environment, in church, etc. I don't want to be skinny. I just want to be a normal healthy weight. I have always been overweight and struggled with food issues. I am ready to let that go. I know it will be hard to change the way that I have always thought about food, but I accept that I have to do this. I am doing this for me...my health, my confidence, my future. It is scary to think that I have come to the place where I am choosing to have surgery, but I have come to believe that this is what is best for me. I am thankful for this opportunity to change my life.
agmg2011

agmg2011

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