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Blog 82480
 

I m just tired!!!

Goodmorning my fellow bansters Its been a while since Ive written a blog but at this point i really need the support of my fellow bandsters. July is my bandiversary and so far Im down 47lbs. My goal was to be at least 60 or 70lbs lighter by then but for some reason my body is not losing. tears are filling my eyes as im writing this and its from the one emotion that drains me the most ANGER!!! I dont know if Im angry at myself or at the whole lapband process. dont get me wrong I love my band and ill do it over if i had to but Im still trying understand this process. Im doing everything that i need to do. Ive even joined another gym which offers classes and take 2 classes everyday from kick-boxing to bodyworks, spinning, pilates, yoga you name it. I started that a week and a half ago as well I have been counting calories not exceeding12-1500 a day and yet i have not lost ONE SINGLE POUND!! (the caps are indicative of yelling as a result of frustration!) At this point the only thing that keeps me going is the hope of someday waking up stepping on the scale having a huge loss but i dont know how long that shred of hope will last. Some words of encouragement will be much appreciated at this point. I dont know what else to do
sweetsagi

sweetsagi

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KrisW's Blog
 

First support group meeting

So tonight I went to my first support group meeting. They meet once a month and it's focused on Banders. I was very happy to find a group. I felt a little shy to begin with as group things have never been my thing. I just know I will need the support and thought I would reach out to not only my internet Banders but to ones I can see. It was nice. I guess it was smaller than usual (nice day out kept some away, i think) which was better for me. Everyone went around the room saying who they are how much they have lost and a little bit about there journey. I had to chuckle at this, it felt very strange. When it came to one gentlemen he introduced himself and so on then said he is a "closet bander". He has told family and select friends but no coworkers. Once it got to me I told him that it was great to meet someone else who decided not to tell co workers and I asked how he was able to do it for 2 years. He told me he didn't lie about his weight loss (no carbs, smaller portions, high protein, and exercise) he just left out the last important tool of the band. I love it and now I have my new title "The Closet Bander" There was also another person there that is going to be having the procedure done by the same Doctor as I am so that was nice to meet her. I should say that I live about 45-60 minutes away from my surgeon's office. The support group is local for me about 15-20 minutes away. She is at the beginning of per op stuff. Well, tomorrow is the last day before surgery. I think the only thing I am really nervous about is the nausea from anesthesia. I HATE getting sick. I think I will make it through the next stage of liquids since I made it through 2 weeks without killing someone. Well I hope I can sleep the next 2 nights. The time is almost here. ~Kris "The key to change... is to let go of fear"
KrisW

KrisW

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bird925's Blog
 

The Time Has Come Finally

Well I get banded tomorrow. May 11th. I am getting emotional. I feel scared and excited. I hope this is all normal. So many people oppose my choice. But I made this choice. I choose to be healthy and fit again. Enough with the negitive . I am so happy and relieved the day is here. I didn't get a call from the hospital to tell me the time I am to be there but I called them and 10:30am I was told with no instructions or anything. I will talk to my surgeon and his staff about that. I am in the medical field I work for a group of doctors that do surgery everyday and i give the instructions for gastro procedures everyday so I kind of know what I need to do but I hope nothing was overlooked. I guess you all can tell i am nervous. I am glad to have some where to vent. Well I will be on again on Thursday if not tomorrow. I'll let everyone know how everything goes.
bird925

bird925

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rsr53's Blog
 

From: Pre-Op Diet

Follow your surgeon's orders. My surgeon told me my liver needed to shrink, so the preop diet is needed to do that. I have followed a very low carb plan, taking vitamins, more activity, and roughly 1200-1400 cal plan per day. I have not begun protein shakes yet. I see my surgeon Thurs morning this week, so will officially start preop diet then. Good luck! I believe my surgery will be either May 27 or 31.       I was told that I have to do a 2 week pre-op diet by my surgeon's office. I decided to begin a week early and do 2 protein shakes per day along with one healthy meal. Today I had to start the surgeon required portion of the diet and I was told that I could have 2 shakes per day, and could only eat soup, SF jello, and SF popsicles, though no specific calorie limit was set so now, I have absolutely no idea how many calories I should be eating.   Last week I kept it at 1200 per day with a lot of success, I wasn't hungry and I lost 6.5 pounds. Today I've had only 535 calories and I'm not starving, but I am hungry and am not sure if it's ok for me to go up to 800 or if I should try to keep it around 500 - 600 per day.   Any thoughts or suggestions would be welcome! Thanks   Erin         Source: Pre-Op Diet
rsr53

rsr53

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rsr53's Blog
 

May 12 is the date for starting PreOP Diet and seeing the Surgeon.

I am soo excited!!! The diet is to shrink my liver. It is phenomenal that I reach this milestone. Have been trying to get the revision done for the past 4 years. Always it has been insurance issues holding me back.   Now this is the beginning of a new life, new opportunities, and finally optimum health to seek after work that will sustain me.   Awesome!   I think surgery is probably May 27th or May 31st. Should know more Thursday. Stay tuned!
rsr53

rsr53

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maxi's Blog
 

From: Newly Sleeved

Hello Everyone,   I am new here.... My Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery was Wednesday,May 4, 2011 in Stratford, NJ performed by Dr. Luis Balsama. On Wednesday morning while going to the hospital it began to rain and I remember thinking how awesome because for me the rain symbolized washing away the old and allowing the new to come and be nourished. Anyhow as I entered the Admission office in the hospital the woman registering confided in me that she had a the gastric by pass weight loss surgery performed about three years ago and it was the best decision she had ever made in her life. I felt a little more encouraged although 2 different procedures that i was moving in the right direction for my life. Anyhow i am six days after surgery and i am still sore but im feeling stronger and better everyday. I have lost about 10 lbs already and i'm excited to see what's to come once im back in the gym. I'm so excited that my future looks bright... I may need shades....LOL corny i know but extremely excited Maxi   Source: Newly Sleeved
maxi

maxi

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freelance frog's Blog
 

4 Weeks! Bye bye inches...

One month out from surgery today and I feel great! Seems like enough changes have taken place in the month for it to have been three months lol, but time has certainly flown by.   I weigh 24 pounds less, and in my mind, that's just not a lot considering that the first 17 came off in a matter of days. I moped about that for a few days, until I realized that my body has been busy shedding inches! I don't know about you, but I'll take inches over pounds any day. The photo at the top of this blog represents the volume difference in muscle and fat that are the exact same weight. It helped me to put it all into perspective!   As I said in a previous blog, I've been able to fit into saved pants that were way too small a month ago... and yesterday I got out the last pair of those "too small" jeans that I'd saved as my initial goal clothes and wore them to work! They were the very first pair of expensive jeans I'd bought for myself in my adult life, and I quickly outgrew them as the evil Prednisone piled on the pounds. The last time I tried them on I couldn't get them all the way UP, so needless to say, I'm a pretty happy camper today! When I look in the mirror I see much less belly than I did even a few days ago... not so much less butt, but I'm pretty excited to see less of anything. Size wise, the jeans I wore at surgery time were a 22. The pair I wore to work yesterday are 18! BIG HUGE SMILE!       I've experienced several "stuck" episodes with both tortillas and meat. I realized very quickly that this was due to eating that first bite too fast, and too big. I'm getting much better at eating slowly, and taken twice the time to eat than anyone I've eaten with in the past week. I crave protein. More specifically, I crave steak. This isn't a bad thing to crave I guess.. could get a little expensive though. I haven't drank a carbonated beverage since 2 days before my surgery. I can't say that I don't crave that Pepsi anymore, because at times I'd still love to feel that burn, but the feeling passes quickly, and I really don't struggle with being tempted to give in to it. It's more a fleeting thought, and it feels great not to have to fight off now that I think about it. I drink a lot of unsweetened ice tea and water.   I'm officially an exercise hater. If I ever get to the point where I can't WAIT to go to the gym I may just die of shock. I know, that if I can get a handle on my eating, I can certainly get a handle on exercise, and I have faith that it will happen.... one of these days. I am the queen of coming up with excuses. Perhaps I need an eliptical trainer or treadmill next to my bed... I do feel a little more motivated lately at the recent loss of inches, but I haven't noticed myself rushing off to the gym yet today!   All in all it's been a really awesome month for me. I'm shrinking!! My other butt is getting closer, oh yeah, I can feel it!   http://www.myotherbutt.blogspot.com
freelance frog

freelance frog

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Jen's Jabbers
 

16 Weeks Post-Op: Just When You Think You Are In Control

This morning I weighed in at 193lbs. Not a budge from last week. I am a little dissappointed I have to admit BUT I did not gain. I'll take it.... I guess. I'm hoping that I really did lose a few pounds but the stress is weighing me down. Stress gone = POOF - 3 lbs?!?!? Let's keep our fingers crossed.   I've been fighting the mental fight these days. My meal choices have been decent in most cases BUT I just seem to be hungry late at night allot lately. I am using my herbal tea and novelty water bottle to combat the late night troll that wants me to snack on the Mister's chips and snacks. I have been successful so far but I feel like I may cave at any moment! I keep telling myself that it isn't worth it. That my sunnyboy breakfast will be waiting for me in the morning. That I am not REALLY hungry. Thing is, I think that I am!   I purchased a soy based chocolate protien powder yesterday. I am hoping that, at 140 cal and 19g of protien per serving, that one of these bad boys might help me feel fuller through the evening. I have been struggling with my protien, especially on the road and the extra help couldn't hurt! Yesterday was my first crack at it but I worked until 10pm and couldn't tell you if hunger was one of the things swirling around in my brain! I will try again today and see how it goes. It seems that anytime that I think that I may be in control and getting the hang of this, the signs tell me that I need to work harder! More exercise, less waivering and this too shall pass... right?!   This week the sun is here and the temps will stay in the 20's !!! We are off to my hometown on Saturday to celebrate my Grandparent's 65th anniversary! Grandpa is 90 and Grams is only a year behind! Sunshine, Family and Country Roads!!! Next week, Sparms Bestie (we work together too) are on our way to Jasper for a meeting! HELLS YES! ROADTRIP to PARADISE!   [/url]             Take Care All,                  
EdmontonGal

EdmontonGal

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Jenn1214's Blog
 

Water is my best friend!

Before the band, I was a serious coffee addict. Tons of coffee, Red Bull, soda and any other form of caffeine flying down my throat all day long. I couldn't understand why I was so tired all the time. The more caffeine I had, the more tired I was, so the more caffeine I wanted. I was trapped in a vicious cycle of exhaustion. I could literally drink a cup of coffee and then go right to sleep. After the surgery, my nutritionist told me to avoid caffeine, or at least replace what water I was losing from drinking it. I thought "Oh god, how am I going to get through the day without my precious coffee?" So I started drinking lots of water to flush out the caffeine and whatever other nasties were hanging around in my body, and I couldn't believe it...I actually had energy again! I mean, I wasn't bouncing off the walls or anything, but I definitely noticed an improvement. I should have realized with my medical background, but my exhaustion was coming from dehydration. Duh! Nowadays I definitely notice a difference if I'm not getting adequate water. I feel down, like I'm dragging myself to do anything or go anywhere. Instead of reaching for the coffee, I'll have a few glasses of water and I feel better almost immediately. I love you water! Where have you been all my life?    
Jenn1214

Jenn1214

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Blog 90135
 

Fell off the wagon....

Since my last minor unfill, I have been able to eat more and I don't like it. I have been able to eat and enjoy food that I couldn't before. i know, it's bad, I should have more willpower, but my band is my buddy that helps keep me in line. I have managed to gain 4 pounds back and I am super disappointed. My next fill scheduled for Monday so i am on my p's and q's with the strict "no eating out" and protein shakes again. I just hate how you still have to "diet" in between fills and watch everything **sadface**. Oh, well, I wanna see that scale go back DOWN!
qtney1

qtney1

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Sassynurs' Blog
 

Finally!!

Hi there!! So.. Today I finally received my referral letter. Yes!! I am totally an inpatient person, but so looking foward to the call from the Surgeon. Im ready to start my journey to a new me!
Sassynurs

Sassynurs

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Blog 95458
 

Finally, another new low weight.....

I finally hit another new low weight. 159.4 last Friday!!! Could not believe when I looked down and I saw that number. It's been 16 years since I've seen it. I'm becoming something I never thought I'd be, a shopaholic. I love going to try new, smaller clothes at the thrift store. I swear, I am such a convert. Even after I reach my goal weight, I can't see myself buying very many clothes at regular retail prices. Why on earth, when I get really good quality, name-brand jeans so cheap? The last visit, I got four pairs of really cute pants/jeans for $12. Yes!! ...and the sizes are getting smaller!!!   I'm so happy I got the band. It still is a struggle and the weight loss is slower than I hoped for, but it's working. I am on that total Thyroid replacement medicine, so part of the slowness is just my body metabolism being messed up because of that. I also know that part is that I could do better with some of my eating. Exercise wise, I am doing great. Last month, I increased my weight lifting, which is helping. Most of all, I'm excited to be doing well with these abdominal exercises I started doing. There's a thing in the gym at work, that you stand on, rest your arms on the 'bars' and grab the pegs at the end. Once you are set, the idea is to step off the bottom and to raise your legs up together, working your abdominals. You can keep your legs bent at the knee or out straight. When I first tried it, I could only do 1 1/2. Now, I can do up to 20 at a time. The problem is because I am so short and my arms are short, it is a little more difficult for me. I have to hold on so hard, pushing my shoulders so hard on the back piece, that it's causing pain in my right shoulder. So, I've held off of doing that for a few days.   Another issue I'm having is feeling hungry pretty soon after I eat. Not all the time, but enough that now I think it's time to schedule a fill. I'll try to call tomorrow and schedule that. Hopefully, I can get in soon.   Well, that's all for now. Bye!
nomorejellybelly

nomorejellybelly

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Blog 104709
 

Hello world.....

SOOOOO My updates are not fantabulous but some new things have come about.   I now have a strange lump on my neck by my skull, hoping it is a cyst of some sort.   Every time I eat I get severe sharp pains on my left side under my ribs and I am concerned.   Besides that.... GUESS WHAT>>>   I am thinner than I was six months ago and hoping to keep going.   Celeste   Short and sweet, and no one thought I could do that!
Cangel76

Cangel76

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jennifer1's Blog
 

I DIDNT KILL ANYONE OR CHEW MY ARM OFF!!

Well today I started my pre-op all liquid diet. So far it's 6pm and i'm ok. I hear my stomach growling, but it's nothing I cant handle. I had a muscle milk shake for breakfast, chicken broth and SF jello for lunch, just ate a SF popcicle and will have a protein shake for dinner. I've been drinking crystal light as well. I even went to the gym and did 40 minutes of cardio. I'm totally shocked and hope that I can keep this up!
jennifer1

jennifer1

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And the Journey Begins..
 

First Blog!

I decided to start this blog as a motivation tool. I figure that writing about how things are going, and maybe even getting a little feedback, can be helpful in this long, hard, and exciting new journey. I'll begin with a short introduction. My name is Sagan and I am 24. I currently live in Raleigh, NC, but will be moving to Lawrence, KS to go to grad school. I managed to make my way to having to have weight loss surgery by becoming addicted to food after I got my drivers license in high school. This led to me learning the greatness and addicting nature of processed fast food foods!!!!!!!!! Oh boy, did it go downhill from there. I soon learned that I had poly-cystic ovaries, and it would be extremely hard to lose any weight that I gain (by this time I had gained 40 lbs in a year- despite playing serious tennis every day). After I got to college, I continued being addicted to food, and made things worse by not exercising. I graduated college and had gained 100 lbs. Here I was, a year and half after graduating, and weighed 304 lbs. I was devestated, depressed, and out of control. The funny thing was, I had been going to weight loss doctore for 3 years, and still managed to gain weight! My parents were worried, and never failed to remind me of how big I had gotten. I started to look into the lap band. After getting denied by insurance, I decided to try one more time to get approval. I went to a weight doctor for 6 months, and was finally approved. YAY! I decided to get the lap band 3 weeks later on April 15! Here I am now, about 20 lbs lighter, and struggling every day to make the right decisions. My weight seems to have plateaued, probably because I have not been counting calories. I am starting to keep track of everything now with Myfitnesspal and hope to be successful on staying on a 800 calorie a day diet (lots of scrambled eggs!), get my 64 g of protein in, and drink my water (the hardest part for me!).   Until later, happy banding!    
tryingtolose24

tryingtolose24

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Deakay's Blog
 

My first blog evah!

48 SWF......lol Have always wanted to start with that   Anyway, I was sleeved on 3/28/11 by Dr. Matt Fourman in Midland MI. I had an awesome experience with my surgery and my post-op recovery.   My pre-surgery weight was 248. I have stalled for the past couple of weeks, and even though I know its normal, is still starting to get frustrating. My plan for today is to go to fitness tracker and start logging everything to see where I'm at. I am horrible about measuring and tracking, but since I have such restriction I know I haven't been over-doing calories. I have been concentrating on getting my protein in and calling it good. I do think my brain could use a few carbs, am having post-surgical dyslexia, which I've never had an issue with before. Hmmm, if I were to have a carb what variety would I want? Who would have thought I could go 2 months without bread or potato?   I have never blogged before, I hope it takes and I can update at least once a week.......I hope I take to it better than my dream journal
Deakay

Deakay

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Jenn1214's Blog
 

Emotional eating win!

Last Friday I found out that my grandmother passed away. She lived in Oregon and I'm in NY so I didn't get to visit her often so of course the guilty feelings I always have about everything rose to the surface. I was happy to find out that she got the flowers I sent her for Mother's Day before she died, so that made me feel a little better. Still, the impulse to run out and stuff myself with every form of junk food on the planet reared its ugly head. I just told myself "That's not going to make me feel any better or bring Grandma back, so what's the point?" Instead I spoke with my family about my feelings and found out they felt the same way about the situation, so I knew I was not alone. Then we talked about happy memories that we had with her and that we were happy she was with Grandpa again. I felt better and didn't want to eat anymore. You didn't win this time, food! Boo ya!
Jenn1214

Jenn1214

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KrisW's Blog
 

Day 11..... 3 more to go

The end of day 11 and all is well. I am getting very excited about Thursday. A little scared but mainly excited . Let's see what has happened the last couple days? Friday work as normal. I tried to keep busy yesterday, went to ikea and shopped for hours with the bff and my daughter. Had lots off fun but it was really hard come lunch time when they had yummy food and I waited until we got back to the car and had my protein. Man I was tired by the time we got home. Today was errands and doing my daughters hair. I did get flowers and a card (very sweet) from the hubby and child. Well I hope the next three days go by really fast. Nothing really to report, which I think is a good thing. Have a great week everyone. ~Kris
KrisW

KrisW

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jennifer1's Blog
 

FOOD FUNERAL TODAY! ANY LAST WORDS!!!

Well i start my pre-op all liquid diet tomorrow. I will admit that i took this weekend to have the last of my favorite foods, one being pizza. This is the one food that I dont think i'll be able to have ever again cuz of the bread componet. And I'm ok with that (i think)! LOL! so I am going through the fridge tossing everything out that is isnt a liquid at this point or that wont keep(frozen) till i'm able to have it again. I'll have a moment of silence and i toss all my comfort foods in the trash! I tried to get my sister to come raid my fridge but she wont and i think it's cuz she doesnt want me to hae the surgery. Oh well! Not trying to be cold, but i'm doing this for me. So with that said I start the liquid diet tomorrow, so i'll check in if i havent passed out by the end of the day! LOL
jennifer1

jennifer1

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Shonda7911's Blog
 

i CAN DO THIS mAN!!!

IV'E POKED AROUND FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW. I'M LOCATED IN DALLAS TEXAS. WOULD LOVE TO FIND A WORK OUT BUDDY. AS OF LAST WEEK I'M ON MY 2ND VISIT AND A PHYC. EVAIL DOWN. MY NEXT VISIT IS ON THE 20TH. mY SECOND VISIT GAIN 6 LBS. WHEN I WENT TO MY PHYC. VISIT I LOST 6 PLUS 3 MORE. I THINK IT WAS ALL WATER WEIGHT BUT IT'S GONE. I'M EXCITED FOR ALL THAT IS GOING ON. NEXT WEEK BLOOD WORK AND I THINK I GET TO TALK WITH THE DR. MY PLANS ARE FOR JULY FOR MY WLS. WE WILL SEE. I'LL KEEP YOU POSTED.    
Shonda7911

Shonda7911

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hollyboyd63167's Blog
 

fyi

You sound like you areready for a fill. Many.doctors wait until now or later. You still need to be cautious of what you eat. Your stomach isn't the same size.
sassy k's mommy

sassy k's mommy

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