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Paul11011's Blog
 

Century Club Post Op

Today when I weighted in I had to triple check to make sure I was seeing correctly. I lost 10 lbs this past week which puts me at exactly 100lbs less than I was 15 weeks ago today, my day of surgery. Holy crap was I excited to see that number. I had in the back of my mind been hoping to 100lbs lost post op by 4 months out which would be next Monday. Wow what a great day.! Next mini goal now is only 6lbs away and I'm now only 30lbs heavier than my lightest weight in 10 +/- years. Total lost since initial consultation Nov 23, 2010 is now 136lbs. I praise God for this opportunity.
Paul11011

Paul11011

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Janalily's Blog
 

Day 3 of 10 day Fast

Well it is day 3 and I am not sure how I got through the Easter festivities yesterday without eating anything, not even a finger swipe of frosting off a cupcake!   I am down 4 pounds so far. That sounds like a lot for only 2 days. Must be mostly water weight.   I have to admit that I feel a little better today. Don't get me wrong I am still wanting a stack of pancakes, but I am really trying to stay strong.   I am still struggling with the back and forth issue on whether I should so this. I am really scared that its not going to work and will be even sicker than before.   I still do not have the energy to walk a mile, but then that is partly my thyroid. Which I am going to go see an endocrinologist about that today. I am hoping that the Dr. will confirm that getting banded will help me lose weight regardless of my failing thyroid. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Janalily

Janalily

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CLAUDIA TREJO's Blog
 

First Fill - Wednesday 04-27-2011

I am counting the days, hours, and seconds for this day. I am so excited that finally my journey begins next wednesday. Everyone tells me it started from moment I decided to get the lap-band but I think it's until this Wednesday. The reason why I feel this way it's because finally I will have a tool that will help me make better food choices. Unfortunately, I am an emotional eater and usually turn to comfort foods such as fast foods. My biggest temptation is the pizza. Nevertheless, I have already made up my mind to become a different person, with a new brain, new stomach, etc and I have decided to sign my DIVORCE papers from food. I will no longer be a slave to food, and I am the one in charge now! I have about 110 pounds to lose and I can't wait to see myself 1 year from now. Does anyone have any suggestions for do's and don'ts / before and after the fill?
CLAUDIA TREJO

CLAUDIA TREJO

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Young and banded's Blog
 

worried

So today marks my one month post op of surgery, and im down 20 something lbs. and im happy with the results but a little worried. When i eat i dont sense the feeling of fullness. I just stop myself when i know i should be full (2-4ounces) cause i know the risks of over eating. But im confused why i never get the feeling of fullness. People talk about how one egg fills them up and stuff but i never get that "oh my god im so full" feeling... anyone else get these? solutions ? tips ? suggestions?
Young and banded

Young and banded

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Ciara Patrice's Blog
 

Surgery Day, Post Op Days 1-3, Back to work!!!

Surgery Day... So, my mom and I got to the Tampa General Hospital around 7:05am, checked in at the Admission desk, they sent me up to Surgery Prep on the 2nd floor, checked in at the desk, and they handed me my chart and sent me back into the Surgery Prep area. I met me nurse at the nurses desk soon as I walked in, very nice lady by the way. She took me to my temporary room where I was asked to derobe and given a gown and a cup to pee in to check for pregnancy prior to surgery.   So I sat in that room for all of about 30 or 45 minutes; long enough for the nurse to check my blood pressure, temperature, ask me a few questions,and they gave me a shot of Lovenox I think in my left abdomen to prevent blood clotting. Then Dr. Dicicco came in marked my belly with a pen and asked it I had any questions prior to surgery. I asked what size band I would be getting. He explained that the use the standard AP LapBand either a 10cc or 14cc depending on the amount of fat around the actual stomach. So, I wouldn't know what size band until after the surgery. He also told me he'd be sending me home with some liquid Hydrocodone for pain, but to make sure that I asked for pain meds as soon as I get into the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), because they would be the only ones who could give me IV pain meds.   Then transport came and took me to the Pre Op holding area, where I sat another 30 to 45 minutes. I met the Anesthesiologist, Anesthesia Nurse, OR nurse, and I seemed like a lot of other people. My mom sat back here with me for a few moments. They rolled in another patient right next to me who was also getting the LapBand. I knew because she talked about her liquid diet and what not. I wanted to say hi to her, but I didn't want her to think I was being nosy. They started my IV in there and gave me a cap to put over my fro. Everyone was checking my name band, and I felt like a repeated my name, date of birth, and what surgery I was having about 1,000 times. Anyway, my sister came into the PreOp holding area just as I was being wheeled out of there she was able to say "hi" before they took me into the operating room.   All I remember is them telling me to hold my arms out to the side, I'm not sure if I was asked to slide onto the operating table, I think I did. The Anesthesiologist said he was going to give me my "cocktail" and while I saw him injecting three different syringes into my IV they placed an oxygen mask over my face and told me to breathe. All I remember is thinking" jeeze, THREE needles to knock me out" I stared up at the ceiling and I then I was out!   When I woke up, I was FREEZING! Shivering and all! My lips were dry and I just wanted to sleep. The nurse asked what my pain was and I told her an 8 and she came and gave me something my IV. I remember saying I was cold and I had warm blankets piled on me after that; even on my head, LoL! My mom and sister came in, and my mom was asking me questions. Not sure what she asked, but I do remember my sister telling her to leave me alone and to quit asking so many questions, LoL!   I don't remember this but I have pictures which I'll post later. Transport came back into PACU to take me back to the Prep Surgery Unit... they put me into another room, where my sister and best friend and her boyfriend sat back there with me until I left. I had to walk up and down the hallway before I left and I had to pee as well. I was sleepy/groggy from time I got out of surgery until about 1 or so. I asked my nurse what size band I had placed and she looked through my chart and the stupid Dr didn't document what size, which I'm not too pleased about. I'll have to wait until I go to my Post Op appointment on May 2 to find out. I also asked if I could be weighed before I left, because they didn't weigh me when I checked in and I wanted to see if there was a difference from my weight a day ago (there wasn't so surgery weight is officially 284) I was discharged around 2pm.   My sister drove me from the hospital, dropped off my prescription at Walgreens and took me to my parents house to wait. Soon as I walked through their door I plopped on the couch and slept from 2 to 6. Woke up just as my dad was bringing in my medicine... so I got up with some help since I was still sore. Went to the bathroom and then took a dose of my pain medicine, and then asked to be taken home. Once at home I tried to sleep in my bed and it was a complete disaster! I'm a stomach sleeper so, I just couldn't get comfortable. I stay with my 82 y/o grandmother, who kept checking in on me, she boiled water in a kettle and gave me an old fashioned heat pack for my belly. She's so sweet! So at around 2 or 3 am I had to pee which I was upset about because I didn't want to move, but I went potty and then I went and got on the couch and was able to find a comfortable position and that's all that happened surgery day...     Post Op Day #1... So, PostOp day #1 was interesting to say the least! I was up after not being able to get comfortable and sleeping off and on 3 to 4 hours here and there. So, luckily my Netflix account came in handy. I've watched Seasons 1-3 of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (my favorite!!!) for the past three days! At around 5 or 6 my granny got up and started getting ready to go to her little "desk job" (she likes to keep busy). Then my other best friend called me at around 7 on her way to work to talk about something her boyfriend did (luckily I was awake because here's where it gets good!). My granny is legally blind due to 26 years of Diabetes. She can technically see, but her distant vision is completely gone, someone has to be right up on her for her to know who they are. So the city busline provides a van/small bus service for the disabled, and she rides this bus to work and wherever else she needs to go, when I or another family member can not take her, since we all work. So, this morning, the guy knocked on the door and from the couch, I yelled for my granny letting her know that someone was at the door. I thought I heard her say "ok", mind you I was on the phone still. So after while the man knocked again, so I went to the door told him just a minute because all I had on was boxers and a sports bra... I called for my grandma again and this time I asked what she was doing back there, and she replied "just trying to live" ... I knew then something was wrong.   I went back to her room and found her sitting on her vanity bench, sweating profusing, with a runny nose, and incoherent. I quickly hung up the phone with my friend, told the bus man to leave after he asked me if I was sure because this would be considered a "no call no show" and if I hadn't been so concerned with my granny I would've cussed this asshole out! Anyway, I ran back to the room dialed 911 told them that she was diabetic and I wasn't sure if she had any meds this morning or not. I kept calling her name and she would just say "hmm" and I'd ask her whats wrong and she just kept saying she didn't feel well. So while I waited for the EMTs I checked her blood sugar and her monitor read "Lo", so I knew she kept candy in her bedside night stand... I found a mini snickers bar and tried to get her to eat some... I wet a towel with cold water and wiped her down with it. And then finally the EMTs arrived. I told them what I could, and they checked her sugar again, they're monitor read "46" and so they decided to start and IV on her and give her a shot of D50, which is sugar basically.   I sat back there with them while they checked her vitals and waited until she slowly came around. They asked her her name and birthday and the year and the president... and after she signed the paperwork and they were cleaning up and getting ready to leave she realized all she had on was her thigh high stockings, her blouse, and underwear and she said "OH MY GOODNESS! I don't have any clothes on!" I knew then that she was back to normal. They laughed because like I said all I had on was a sports bra and boxers and my hair was sticking up EVERYWHERE! I laughed with them and told her I was practically naked too!   So, my mom and dad came over because now I needed someone to babysit the both of us for the day... My dad brought her breakfast because she needed to eat. She had taken her insulin that morning and got sidetracked looking for a paper and forgot to eat within the alotted time, so her sugar dropped. My sister left work and came waited on both of us... Then my aunt came over and sat... And then my boyfriend's sister came over. The my BFF who had come to the hospital came over to take my pictures of my abdomen and my "before/after surgery" pics...   Long story short... I was not in pain for about an hour that day! I guess the adrenaline rush for worrying about my granny and making sure she was okay made me forget all about my sore abs. I mean I was bending over (not all the way to the floor) but enough to be eye level with her while she was sitting and everything and I felt nothing until about an hour later... when I took a shot of hydrocodone and fell asleep.   An eventful Post Op day 1 right?!   Post Op Day #2... So, I stayed on the couch again. My granny was feeling much better, she even went to the beauty salon the next morning. My sister came and sat with me. We watched "The Switch" with Jennifer Aniston... cute movie... Then my niece and cousin came over to decorate eggs with my granny and that was nice... My aunt came over again and I was in and out of sleep on the couch while they were there nothing much I can remember.....   I do remember being not as sore and the first two days, and getting so agitated with that fact that I couldn't really sleep. So I got up from the couch went back into my room, took my heating pad my mom got for me on Post Op day 1 and said I'm sleeping on my bed ON my stomach! It's gonna happen! So, I started out on my side which is where most of my pain is for some reason. So I placed the heating pad between me and the bed and laid on my side.. When I woke up I was partially on my stomach/side, so I knew this technique was working. I repositioned myself and my heating pad and was able to sucessfully sleep without pain on my stomach... My grandma was sooo worried about me because I slept from about 4 that afternoon until 2am the next morning! She kept coming in and asking if I was ok, and had I been drinking my fluids... I was just soooo happy to finally sleep straight through the night! (sorta)   Post Op Day #3... So I woke up at around 2 am, and checked my discharge papers and realized I could now take a bath! I'll admit my armpits were on the verge of funkiness! So, I washed my hair and took a shower. I'm not sure if it was the meds or just me being down for a few days, or maybe just the hot shower, but I felt a little lightheaded while in there. Luckily my granny keeps a shower chair in theire for her use, so I just sat down and finished up. When I got out of the shower I sat on the toilet to catch my breath and to get a cool breeze because I was still feeling kinda light headed. But I dried off, put some leave in conditioner in my hair, made sure to "pat dry" my incision sites per the instructions and finished watching Law and Order: SVU.   It's Easter! So, my granny got up around 5 to go to Sunrise Service at church at 6am. So After she left, I was feeling pretty normal aside from the pain in my abdomen (like I'd done some sit ups). I was able to move around my bed normally and comfortably enough, so I got dressed, and went to Amscot for a money order (I had a bill to pay), and rode around for awhile. It was a little weird driving. My car is small and the the drivers seat is broken so it sits a little low, and I had to make myself comfortable here too. After that I came back home and decided I should walk. I took my dog from the back yard hooked up his leash and headed down the sidewalk very slowly.   Picasso, my 60lb pittbull, was pulling and I forgot just how strong he was. We walked a very short distance when I saw the neighbors dogs barking and then it dawned on me that not only is my strong muscular dog pulling the hell out of me right now, but I didn't bring a stick or any type of protection in case a stray dog arrives, and I knew I wouldn't be able to run. So, we made a UTurn and headed back home... LoL... we walked all of about 5 or 10 minutes...   I knew I had to work tonight (7p-7a) so I laid down around 11am. Granny came bugging me talking about I need to be up and moving around and drinking my fluids! LoL! I told her I had been up early this morning. So, around 5 we went to my parents house and THEY ate Easter dinner... Now what's funny is the last day of work before surgery my coworkers threw a going away party for another coworker and since I was on liquids I couldn't partake, but I was able to tell my best friend EVERYTHING they had and it was ALOT! But today, I wasn't even hungry, so I couldn't tell you what we had for Easter dinner other than I had broth and I sure I saw a Ham on the counter...   ALSO, I know this may be TMI as well, but I think I have a yeast infection... I can't remember whether or not they gave me antibiotics, which I'm sure they did, and I know from the past that antibiotics give me yeast infections... so I'm gonna call the DR and see if there's something I can take orally or hopefully the over the counter vagisil or monistat will clear it up... I know TMI but it totally sucks!   Back to Work... So I'm at work now... not feeling too much discomfort. I never really experienced gas pain. I normally associate gas pain with my stomach, but other than the pain of the incisions I don't think I had any. Thank God! I have been passing gas though, and I burped for the first time this morning! I was so happy because it felt GREAT! But the gas (from the other end) has been small and minimal, LoL, TMI! I know, but I guess I was expecting large thunderous gas, and it's really been small quiet, small little toots, and they don't smell...   I'm trying to get in all my fluids... I think they said about a gallon a day, though I know that's ridiculous! I'm barely thirsty...   I'm feeling almost normal other than I'm not eating and like I said, I'm still a little sore... but I doing good. I cant wait until my Post Op appointment.... not sure if I'm supposed to be getting a fill or not. I have 5 incisions all about my belly button, one right under my boob! The first and second day I was practically naked because I didn't want my heavy ass DD boob laying on my sore incison... it's not sore anymore... I'm wearing wireless bras though until it completely healed... I have what they call "steristrips" of 4 out of five of my incisions. The one under the boob had only a band aid, which I was told to remove all bandaids on post op day one... so there's nothing there, but the incisions looks good. I'm kinda confused at the places where my incisions are... one seems to be on my left side where I thought my rib was located, but I dunno...   I think my port is my largest bandage/incision almost directly above my belly button but slightly to the left... I have a half dollar sized bruise between the port incision and a second incision... not sure where that came from... but duh, I sure some part of the surgery caused it...   Well, this has been one of the LONGEST blogs ever, so like I said I'm doing well... will post photos as soon as my BFF emails them to me, I'm gonna try to take a picture of my stomach with my phone in the bathroom and post it tonight while I'm at work, if I can't then you guys will just have to wait!   Again, I want to thanks EVERYONE for their prayers and well wishes! I'm home, ALIVE, and doing well!
Ciara Patrice

Ciara Patrice

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SoCalAvsFan's Blog
 

Day 3 : Update

Well I cant say whether tonight was a success or not.. On one hand, I watched family chow down on such an array of delicious food and didnt feel depressed about it or felt like I was being depraved. On the other hand I definetly cheated on the 'liquid only' post op faze. I had some mash potatoes and some deviled egg filling, both of which im sure are classifed as squishys and not liquids My stomach did not seem to have a problem handling the food. I made sure everything was thoroughly chewed and swallowed at a slow pace. Although it seems like my stomach is very forgiving at this point, I dont want to test it again and will go back to nothing but liquids tomorrow. I am very curious to see how the pain feels tomorrow as I really feel like progress has been made on it. If things continue to heal well I am going to try to taper back on the meds as the last thing I need is to get hooked.
SoCalAvsFan

SoCalAvsFan

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jeepygurl's Blog
 

Easter dinner

I don't know why I listen, at my age, why do I feel badly....UGGHH!!!!   I work in a hospital, today was my weekend on, so I get to work 2:30-11:30pm, no big deal, not like I can eat dinner, I had a fill on friday I am on liquids till tomorrow and I think I may be on liquids till sometime this week I feel tight...   I go to my parents house, my sister is there with the kids,( I adore my nephews) and we do the easter egg hunt, and we are getting dinner ready, now we all sit down to eat BUT NOT ME!!!!! I have a 1/2 cup of broth, cause thats what I can eat...ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!!!!! I had the chance to work a double making killer $$$$ and I passed it up to watch the family eat, and sip my broth, something is wrong with me, ohhh and listen to my brother in law WHO I DISLIKE greatly ( he talks down to my sister, and trys with me but I put him in his place) how he lost 3 pds this week, and he dosent need WLS, I finally got up, kissed who I love and walked out....I can only take so much.....   Maybe 4th of july will be better....LOL
jeepygurl

jeepygurl

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Diary to a New Me
 

Barbies, Kens, and Anxiety...

I'm a VSG hopeful and will possibly have surgery in June. My surgeon has encouraged me to join a gym. I have extreme anxiety ....even fear....of the thought of stepping foot back into the gym setting. All of the Barbies and Kens just intimidate me. I can barely lift my leg off of the ground and Barbie is flying through it without breaking a sweat. Ken is lifting weights like he is the Hulk. I feel as though I'm the only obese person in the place.   There is only one gym in town and I have been a member there a few times over the past 20 years. I don't feel like I fit in and have no one to go with. The people who work at the gym do not help me learn how to exercise. I have seen the gym workers help the skinny females but ignore me or act annoyed when I ask how to use equipment. I know I need to go there, but hate the extreme anxiety and decreased self-esteem that will come when stepping in the door. I always burn out on home programs within a month or so. The only other gyms are 30+ miles away, but it might be worth the drive/gas money to find somewhere to exercise. I just wonder how to find a gym where there are normal sized people and staff who are willing to help me learn how to exercise. How do I figure this out without joining?    
losingitin2012

losingitin2012

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SoCalAvsFan's Blog
 

Day 3 : Happy Easter

Today is a day Ive sort of dreaded for awhile. My dad is well known for making the most amazing feasts for holidays. Seriously every single pound gained by holiday food made by him has been well worth it. However this year things of course will be very different.   So far this morning I have only had a protein shake for breakfast and its already 2. I dont know what I am going to do while around so much amazing food when all I can have is liquids. But its temptations like this that got me in trouble in the first place. Ill update tonight with how things go.   As far as pain goes. I am still sore on port side, but I definetly feel an improvement. I am able to bend over a little easier and it isnt quite as painful. Getting up out of a chair isnt as painful either.   The next big step is going back to work which will be happening in just a couple. Even though I have a light work job, I am afraid about how I am going to concentrate with the pain meds, the hunger pains, and just the overall body pain. Guess I shall see on wednesday.   Time to get ready for easter dinner, should be an interesting night!    
SoCalAvsFan

SoCalAvsFan

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KrisW's Blog
 

Shopping....

I thought I better get my shopping for the liquid diet done well before I start. Since that is this Thursday today is better than any day. I just started to write my list and I thought "Crap, this is it" (I am open to anyone telling me there favorites and what I should get)     SF Popsicles SF Jell-o SF juices Diet V8Splash Broth Tomato juice Protein and of course vitamins   I have been taking all the vitamins for the past 3 days. Wow! Never knew you needed so much. But it is suppose to help so I will take them all. My hubby and daughter are both helping me and we are on the hunt for a weekly pill holder to make it easier. we have also talked it over and rather than get in a bad mood sitting at the table with them for dinners starting Thursday I am going to make that my walking time. We are a big sit together for dinner family but they understand it will take me awhile to be ok around all the food. The past couple of months that have been working with the insurance company we have already made changes to the food we keep in the house. My husband has already lost 10-15 lbs. My daughter, who does not need to loose weight,loves the changes.   Does anyone have good tips on including kids in the process?   Well, I am off to get some work done and will check in later. I hope this blog helps me keep on track.
KrisW

KrisW

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Kris' VSG Blog
 

Week 15 Post Op -- Easter Challenge, July 4th Challenge, & Hair Loss

I had my 15th week surgiversary on Friday; my four month surgiversary is coming soon (May 7th ... I think there's an extra week since January and March were long months). Today I weighed in at 184.6. I had set an Easter Challenge goal to get to 180 by today, but missed that by, well, a lot ... I got about 80% to goal, though, so that is still OK with me. My July 4th challenge is to get below 170 ... to 169 to be exact. That's a total loss of 15.6 lbs. in 10 weeks. That is much more in line with what I have been losing. I definitely lose more weight when I am physically active so I know if I could just bump up the exercise I would easily make that goal with room to spare. Now that it is springtime, and the weather isn't quite as dreadful as it has been the first few months of the year, I am going to try to at least get out and walk 30 minutes a day, plus have some heavy duty gardening chores on the weekends (and maybe I can sneak in some gardening after work a few nights). On July 5th I will be going to Maui w/DH to celebrate our 15th anniversary so I am totally excited to get to this goal. I really NEED to get to this goal because right now my bod is in bad, bad shape. I still have horrible thunder thighs, big fat arms, and just overall am still quite obese (though, I am happy to note, I finally have a BMI of under 35 ... woo hoo! ... only 5 more BMI points to lose and I will no longer be considered obese!). Fifteen pounds isn't going to make that dramatic of a difference, I fully realize, but every little bit helps. I'm definitely going to have to buy swim apparel with good coverage! So, the only other thing I think worth mentioning for this week is I am definitely starting to see some hair loss ... not gobs of hair, but definitely more shedding than I used to have. I know it will get worse before it gets better. I've been letting my hair grow out since surgery, and I don't know if that's good or bad for disguising hair loss. I am getting a little peeved at the extra attention I have to use to take care of longer hair, but I figure I will just keep going and in a few months my hair should be long enough to pull into a pony tail, and that should help. I read that some of the saggy neck skin problem may be due to slight dehydration, and lack of moisture in the skin. I had stopped using Bio-Oil for a while but am back onto that because it definitely moisturizes more than the Olay Regenerist products I use on my face. Part of why I haven't chopped my hair short is because the longer hair does distract a little from my turkey neck. I wore my size 16 jeans around town yesterday afternoon .... they are comfortable in the butt and legs, but around the waist still a little too snug for comfort. As soon as I got home I took off those jeans and put on my nice and comfy (loose) size 18 jeans ... that was kind of a reminder, too, that I've still got a long way to go on this weight loss journey. Just because I can pack my gut into a pair of size 16s doesn't mean it's going to feel good! I am really amazed, though, when I pick up those size 16s that I can wear them ... they seem SO SMALL compared to what I am used to! It's hard to get my head around that. Well ... that's about all for today. DH and I are going to my mom's house for Easter ... she has made way too much food, so I will have to be extra cautious about what I try to eat. Mostly I'll be eating ham, with a few bites of other stuff. Dessert is angel food cake with sweetened strawberries and whipped cream .... not too high calorie, though i will have to take it easy with the cake! It's exciting to think that this will be my last Easter as an obese person. Next Easter, if all goes well, I should be back into normal sizes (hopefully size 8P or, dare I even say it, size 6P ... I really can't imagine ever being that small, though!)
Kris

Kris

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ttny007's at the top of the slope with the ski's on!
 

Putting it all in perspective

Found out that a friend has cancer and its terminal so sad. Thinking about all of this just makes me want to get my surgery even more. This makes me so sure that I want to change my life and enjoy the second half as a healthy person. If your reading this and your on the fence about the surgery, all I can say is look back at the life that you have lived so far and be honest with yourself. What have you missed because of your weight? Food might have ruled my life in the past but I am determine to come out on top and I will rule food!   Have a blessed Easter   Peace T
ttny007

ttny007

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LB_Annie's Blog
 

Happy Easter (Frohe Ostern!)

Today is my last day of solids before I start my two week liquid diet! Kind of crazy. I'm going to be living off of Muscle Milk for a while . I've been substituting MM for lunch lately and I think that it has helped me kind of get a feel for what it will be like. I've gone for about 6+ hours on just one protein shake, so I think I will just have to remind myself that I am going to be ok with just the shakes and liquid. I will definitely miss chewing, but I am so excited about life post-band. My husband went to the German bakery this morning and got me a cheese brotchen. I will miss those!   My husband got the whole week of my surgery off of work so he can be home with the kids. I'm so glad that he'll be home for a few days once I get out of the hospital. It will be nice to have him around The only thing that stinks is, now his whole shop (he's Air Force) knows that I'm having a surgery. Everyone seems to be curious about it. I think that people will probably guess that I had some sort of weight loss surgery because I'll be (hopefully) losing weight quickly after the surgery. Oh well. People can assume, but I don't have to talk about it, I guess. I have told a couple of friends here. I'm glad to have their support. One of them said she'd stay with me in the hospital the night of my surgery   Sorry if this was a little disjointed and confusing. I have a bad sinus infection and my head feels like it's in a haze
LB_Annie

LB_Annie

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KrisW's Blog
 

The Date is set....

My date has been set for May 12th. I am very excited and yet very nervous. My last appointment is this Wednesday and part of me would like to do cartwheels and the other would like to go eat. Thursday the 28th will be the start of my two week liquid pre-op diet. I shouldn't be that scared since I have been on a 1000 calorie diet for a while now but just the thought of nothing but liquid is scary. I have found a local support group and I will get to go to my first meeting 2 days before surgery. I hope by finding outside support that will help me. I have alot of support at home but know I will need someone else that has gone through the same experience. I was very happy to find this sight and loved everyones comments to other Bander's questions. If anyone has helpful hints about pre op and post op I would welcome your comments/messages. Here is a little info on my journey so far. I have been working with my insurance/provider for 7 months now. I have gone through the consults, seminars, EGD's, x-rays, ultrasounds, cardio/pulmonary, labs (10 viles why do they need so much blood), nutrition classes, 1000 cal diet, psych evals.... what am I forgetting..... oh pre op class with instructions on the 2 week pre op diet and the diet to follow after. Along the way in this journey I was able to loose 20lbs. As I was loosing this weight I thought to myself maybe I can do this alone and don't need the band. I soon realized I definitely need the support the bad will give me. I know I can survive on low cals I am now hoping the band will help me from feeling so hungry all the time and wanting to eat more. I hope this becomes the Tool I was missing the whole time. Welcome to the New Beginning of my journey.........more to come.
KrisW

KrisW

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Blog 104709
 

It's officially Easter, the devil on my shoulder

No let me state I do not love ALL things Easter Candy. I do not love Jelly Beans or Marshmellow chicks, what I doooo LOOOOOVVVEEEE is Hollow chocolate. As I sit her and write this I realize I made a very misguided or, perhaps just miscalculated decision, I bought a Hollow Chocolate Easter Bunny. NOw this bunny purchase is not going to put a million pounds back on me, but as the bunny stares at me Mockingly it puts me at a risk of possibly over indulging. Now I promised myself I would be okay to have a little of.... I told myself it would be okay to have a bite of his ear..... Essentially it is but my question is, what is the risk of me devouring the entire bunny in one sitting. Though essentially not the end of the lap band procedure but not the best choice in the world.   The thing that I thought today, and this is faulty food thinking at it's finest is.... "If I eat it all, at least it will be gone and I will not have to worry about eating it later." So in other words I would only have guilt one day and not two. Yah that is a benefit some how? Seriously, why do we put ourselves in situations that test us so early on. Just having had surgery, not even a full 6 months out quite yet, another week, there are a lot of foods that still are foods that make me weak. My comfort foods, Pizza, Chocolate, Chips and Cheese, etc.... I have to know to be smart about these choices and so far, the last few months I have fallen into old habits.   I am stating here in this blog, after Easter, I am making drastic changes. I am also looking into healthier non meat protein sources. My husband will hate me but I do not care, it is about me being authentic and true to me. I really have to make some better choices and I was, but now I have to get back on the bandwagon. Darn you CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNY FOR MOCKING ME and for making me realize I need some better foods in my house.
Cangel76

Cangel76

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SoCalAvsFan's Blog
 

Day 2 : 1000+ Views!

First of all, I want to say a big thanks to all who have been reading my blog. Having over 1000 views in just a couple weeks time is incredible and gives me so much motivation to continue to share my journey with everyone. So again thank you to all my readers   Now onto Day 2 happenings..   The first bit of good news was that I got a full night sleep, something Ive absolutly have needed the last week or so. It really helped get the day going.   The pain this morning was a little weird. I had a little less pain in my port area but a LOT more pain in my shoulders. I am not sure if that is a gas thing, a result of the way I am sleeping, or the result of the actually surgery itself. Thankfully I had my trusty pain syrup by my side and that helped a bit.   I went to my post op appointment where the doctor did a quick check to ensure there was no swelling or redness around the incisions. Thankfully there wasnt and he said everything looked good. I asked and was given some stronger pain medication as the vicodin syrup really has not been helping. I told him that I had been out and about and he was quick to tell me that I need to take things much easier.   I then talked to my nut. She went over all the things I could have under 'full liquids'   On the way home, I stopped and got some soups and puddings that I was told I could have.   Once home I had some clam chowder soup (being careful to thoroughly chew threw the clams) My god it was so tasty compared to what I have had the last few weeks. I cant explain how good it felt to feel like I was eating some real food again.   Unfortunatly due to circumstances I had to go out and run a couple more errands today. My poor body however has had enough of that and has really tightened up and is in a lot of pain.   I am going to really work to stay confined for at least the next day or so to give my stomach some time to rest.   One side note, the new prescrip pills that were given to me of course have to be crushed up. I purchased a pill crusher and tried to use it. I just basically took the pill powder and tried to swallow it - i nearly vommitted as it was such an obscenely disgusting taste. I am going to need to find some new way to swallow the powder.   I am soo looking forward to dinner - some brocolli and cheese soup and a little sugar free pudding! Yummm!
SoCalAvsFan

SoCalAvsFan

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Eloisa's Blog
 

HELP ME!!!!! TONS OF GAS PAIN

I don't know what to do anymore!!! I've been taking my gas-x and even bought something that is supposed to be the "best" for gas. I've been walking, drinking water, ect. My left shoulder is throbbing and I don't know how much longer I can take this!!!! I've also tried a heating pad! HELP!!!!!! any ideas?
eloisavgarcia

eloisavgarcia

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Janalily's Blog
 

Day 1 of 10 day fast.

Day one of my fast and so far I have had a cup of coffee, 1/2 cup of greek yougurt with a tablespoon of raw honey for breakfast. I tried to eat it super slow trying to make it last as long as possible and even used a baby spoon. This worked out to be about 3 minutes.   Since I am diabetic I will eat or drink something every 2 hours. So at 2 I had my first whey protein shake made with water and 1 scoop of powder. I did add a few ice cubes to make it cold after I shook it up. This did help with the taste.   By 4:30 pm I am so starving! I then have a sugar free jello washed down with 2 cups of chicken broth. It is now 6:00 pm and I am not sure how I am going to get through the rest of the day let alone the next 9 days. The hunger pains are killing me!   I pray to God that after I get banded that I will not suffer these hunger pains after only being able to eat a half a cup of food!
Janalily

Janalily

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DannaD's Blog
 

Day 3

I was banded on 4-20-11 Still feeling sore and tired. My sleep pattern is messed up. My dogs normally wake me up to take them outside at night and I have been the one waking them up. J I have to drink 80 grams of protein and am not sure if I am getting that much, but drinking fluids, juice, non-caffeinated teas, cream based soup. I love the Portobello mushroom soup and the leek and potato soup. Am also getting in at least one 8 oz serving of yogurt (no seeds or fruit).     My stomach is no longer hard so I guess that ll the co2 that they put in me is gone. Hiccups hurt. L    
4Danna

4Danna

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Blog 75657
 

cooking Easter lunch for 12 people..what was i thinking!?!?!

After having my kids home all last week, now i have to clean the house and plan a meal for 12 people. Ofcourse my husband has put in his request for Asparagus and for desert Chocolate & Coconut cupcakes...yeah so that means i have to make atleast 16 of them. OH and i am working the weekend....   I plan on making - SPiral ham with sweet & Spicy pinneaple Sauce - Mash potatoes - Roasted Asparagus - GReen beans ( for those who dont like Asparagus) - Salad   I am pretty sure i will not be eating, i have leaned that my band does not like it when i have people over and limits ehat i can eat...specially meat...and i sure want to make sure i do not get stuck. Thakfully the people coming over are family members that are low key and if anything goes wrong thay will not judge... alto can go wrong with 3 small kids on a sugar high thanks to the Easter BUnny!! lol   I am hoping a can get back on track..i have not lost any weight in the last 5-6 months and now i have a wedding in Aug and it would really be nice to feel comfortable in a summer dress   HOPE everone has a great week!!!
Gorda123

Gorda123

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SoCalAvsFan's Blog
 

Day 1 : Update

Well I definetly over did it this evening. Less than 24 hours after having stomach surgery I was out running errands at Target and Michaels. This turned out too be a big mistake. While I had good intentions of getting out and moving around, I went too far and have paid for it all night. It didnt take long for me to start becoming very weak while out walking around. I became sweaty, pain increased, and I for the first time, I felt nausiated.   By the time I got home I felt ill, and was in a lot of pain. I laid down to try to calm down and relax but the pain and sickness persisted.   Its around midnight now, and the nausia has subsided but I am still very sore. At the very least I know ive made sure that there wont be blood clot problems.   I am scheduled to see the doc tomorrow at 11. I plan on letting him know that while taking it easy, things have been pretty darn good under the circumstance. However I certainly need to take things much easier and realize that no matter how non invasive the surgery was, it was still stomach surgery, something that my body needs plenty of time to recoup from.   I am hoping for a full nights sleep tonight, and hopefully a little less pain tomorrow!
SoCalAvsFan

SoCalAvsFan

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Lucky Lady's Blog
 

Pre Op Appointment Set

So next Tuesday I visit the doctor who will perform my surgery and take my money   I first went in for my consult in 2008 and was not ready to take such drastic measures. But Im three years older and a failure at yet another attempt to lose weight. I used HCG and lost 50 pounds but after going off of it have only kept 15 off. So taking the plunge and going for it. Im here to learn and gain wisdom from others who are losing and maintaining weight loss with the lap band.   So here goes everything ...............................
missmary44

missmary44

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latrice35's Blog
 

Need Help

I have run into a road block i need some encouragement. This week has been a bad one I have gooten off track with my eatinf any suggestions and have anyone had this happen to them?
latrice35

latrice35

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