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SoCalAvsFan's Blog
 

Day 1: The First Day of the Rest of my Life

Wow, I have to say that when I typed in the title of 'Day 1' I had such a feeling come over me. Its stunning to think wow, Day 1 of the rest of my life is today. So many times in the past I have felt like I have had that 'Day 1' feeling such as after I start a new diet or lost a few pounds here or there. But never before has Day 1 really felt like the first day of the rest of my new life. But because of the events of this year, I have ensured that today truly will be the last 'first day' I have.   Last night, as expected was a bit rough. I only slept for a couple hours here and there. Thankfully I wasnt in much pain at all, I just normally dont sleep on my back, so I kept waking up.   Today I have made it a point to walk around as much as I can. I took a 15 minute walk outside to get the mail, and have gotten up every hour just to walk around the house.   I am VERY VERY sore today where the port is as well as where the hernia repair took place near the top of my stomach. I have been taking the liquid vicodin, but honestly it just barely takes the edge off. Thankfully I only have this feeling while walking around. When i am laying down or seated I have not been in pain at all.   I did take a big step today, sharing with all my friends and family via facebook that I got the lap band. It was something I struggled with, whether or not I wanted to keep it to myself or to share it with everyone. In the end I know that all my friends and family provide nothing but amazing support, so sharing it with everyone has nothing but upsides to it.   I did contemplate going to the ducks playoff game tonight, but I think I may have regretted it later from all the stair climbing as well as the tight and upright seat I would be stuck in for 3 hours. I probably could have done it, but its better to not take the risk when I can watch it in beautiful HD at home.   I have not been hungry at all today, which is something I was concerned about. However I have been very thirsty and have had to constantly drink gatoraid and water. The last thing I want is to be dehydrated.   My fiance is going to take me out to run some errands in a little bit. It will be my first real test to see how well I will be able to deal with the pain for a longer period of time for now.   Honestly I have no idea how long before the port side pain subsides, hopefully it will within the week.   In any event I have been in such a positive mood today, and I really think the positivity is what is helping to make this such a smooth process.
SoCalAvsFan

SoCalAvsFan

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SoCalAvsFan's Blog
 

Day O : I am banded!

Well I did it.. i really cant believe that I have a lap band inside of my right now.. Truly amazing..   So let me talk a little about today..   Got to the medical center plenty early for the obligatory signing of the stack of disclaimers waivers and such.. seriously they definetly know how to cover their asses should something go wrong lol.. the tough thing is that you have to initial every single potential complication.. so as you go down the list its hard not to cringe and wonder 'what if', will I be that guy..   They took me into the room and took my pulse, blood pressure and asked me a bunch of questions about alergys and such..   Then I had to literally strip completely down and put this really thin paper gown on.. not a pretty sight thats for sure..it was cold in the place which made it even tougher..   They finally started the IV which, being a complete needle sissy, is never fun..   The surgeon and the anesthesiologist took turns coming in and answering any last minute questions I had (which if you still have questions at this point, then what the hell are you doing there!)   Finally they came and said it was time   Now let me say, that walk from the room to the operating table has to be the single most nervewracking moment ever.. it seriously feels like the green mile.. the operating table looked lile a lethal injection table too.. the arms jutted out to the side so i looked like i was being cruxified. Had straps on it too, not quite sure why but i was completely strapped to that thing..   THANKFULLY, after speaking to the anesthesiologist early, as soon as I laid down he pumped me full of meds, so up until the moment I was knocked out, I felt pretty high lol   Next thing I knew I was being woken up, I sort of remember the tube being taken out.   First thing I immediatly noticed: The Gas Pain   Truly has to be one of the most painful and uncomfortable things I have ever felt.. No matter what meds they gave me, nothing could get rid of that pain.   They had a nice heater thing keeping me warm while laying in bed. After awhile they had me get up and walk around. Walking around was not a problem really, but boy o boy that gas.. truly was brutal.   I was informed I had a major hiatel(sp?) hernia that was repaired which was great news as I have dealt with acid reflux for years now, and now I knew the cause.   Was finally rolled out of the place I think about an hour or so after I woke up.   All the way home, again the one constant was the gas pain.. basically I couldnt take anything other than very short breaths as anything more was met with immidiate pain.   When I got home I tried to walk around as much as I could as I have had a family friends husband die from a bloot clot after surgery and I definetly am taking steps to ensure that doesnt happen to me.   I got to finally experience Liquid Vicodin.. boy o boy, goooood times that is all I can say about that, especially considering I had to slowly slurp it down.. ughh   And so now I am just layin in bed... ive been able to burp a little to clear some of the gas, but sadly still in pain.. Its also numb where the port is which bugs me, I really hope that doesnt stay like that...   But in any event I did it, I took back control of my life. I just know it will get easier from here.. I got my second chance at a healthy life, something soo many people wish they could have, and something that many dont ever get.   Well tomorrow is Day 1 of the next chapter of my life.. I figure ittl be a tough night, but its one night closer to being pain free, and obesity free.   Thanks again to all of you who have read my blogs, I really hope that if you are on the edge and are considering the lap band that you do it. While there is obviously some pain now, I think we can all agree it will pale in comparison to a triple bipass, or some other medical surgery that would be required without turning things around now.   Chears to a new life!!
SoCalAvsFan

SoCalAvsFan

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Blog 104709
 

Stepping out from the darkness, bwa ha ha ha

Funny thing about blogging and posting updates is life catches up with you sometimes. I have been so busy with school work, the children, etc, that I forgot I even had an account here.   So here is where I am, BMI is about 36, 9 more points to get to 25, 20 would be my ideal. 186, yah me!   OKAY SO THE STORY: This is where I post something inspirational....   So I was thinking yesterday about all that has happened since my surgery. I went in for surgery saying that my weight was just caused my medical situations and I am finding out more and more that part of my problem really is FOOD. I LOVE FOOD and the flavors of certain foods. In fact if they could just add some fiber and protein to Dove chocolate, I might live off of it. So here is some thoughts on food.   1. Food tastes good, if it didn't we wouldn't eat. 2. Humans are over indulgent as a general rule. We love "things", many people want nice cars, houses, clothes, shoes, purses, etc. Imagine for a moment if we lived in a society where we had just what we needed. A roof over our heads, clothing hand made, gardens, etc. What would happen if we had just what we needed and couldn't run to the grocery store and buy crap. 3. Prepackaged foods are cheaper and easier for us as we work late hours and rush around. Why not grab those instant potatoes? Have you ever really thought about how much time it really saves you as you load yourself, your family and even your children with sodium. yummers NOT 4. What is most important in our lives, we need to set priorities right?   Since loosing this 50lbs I walk my son to school in the morning, even though he is on a bus route and shouldn't walk, we also walk home. I play outside with my ten year old son and the kids, running around with swords and having a blast. I appreciate food more and I am trying to learn to add in what I love in a smart and intelligent way. I am altering my children's lives, they do not get candy filled easter baskets or stockings stuffed with junk. Everything given to them is thoughtful and not a "FOOD" source. It is amazing how much we feed our children.   Here are some examples how psychologically we are wired to eat just for enjoyment: 1. Potty training, "if you do good you get an M&M". 2. Rewards, "if you get all A's you can go to your favorite restaurant." 3. The idea of ice cream when you are sad. 4. Babies, they are crying, you don't know for what so you just keep feeding them, thus they are being wired to believe that the bottle, or a breast, or whatever, which is food, is used to comfort.   If this surgery has taught me one thing and one thing only it is, that many people suffer from issues with food. Huge issues, small issues, why in the world are we giving children gum, lollipops and ice cream, why start them there? Explain to me why we feel the need to load cheese on everything we eat?   Oh and it isn't just the eating, we gain weight, get fat, get depressed, don't get out and do things. Like walking with our kids, or playing or running or swimming, or or or or or.... We hide which thus makes us eat more.   The more I am home the more I pick at food. We as humans are not supposed to sit all day. Evolution has brought us into this comfort zone of boredom and what happens is this, we are naturally hunters and gatherers, leave us in one place too long with an unoccupied mind, we are going to hunt and gather something for our stomach.   Water is our best friend, random I know but if you are going to hunt and gather something, make it water.   We need to admit our failures to everyone, if I eat an entire chocolate easter bunny, I NEED TO ADMIT IT, because once I try to hide it, I am showing signs of an addict because if I feel that I need to hide the food then I am feeling guilty about eating it. Be honest wtih yourself and most of all     FORGIVE   IT is important to forgive ourselves for food slips and lack of exercise and just start new every day. We don't know what kind of day we are going to have but if we try to plan out our weeks and try and be smart about our food choices in advance, that way if we fall off, we have the right tools to get right back up again.   Now go take a walk or something. he he
Cangel76

Cangel76

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ChoseLife's Blog
 

Day 17 of Pre-Op Diet

I am doing really great. I am really excited about the surgery. If anyone has any tips on how to deal with post op I would really appreciate it. Someone suggested a belly belt for stomach support. Or even Ideas about post op diet?
ChoseLife

ChoseLife

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SoCalAvsFan's Blog
 

Day 0 On the road to Surgery <PreOp Weight 319.1>

Well the nerves are in full force now. We are speeding along the freeway en route to my date with the band. Just got a call from my coordinator wishing me the best of luck Also was advised that my last minute blood test came back perfectly normal which is good. I had a rough night Tossed and turned had nightmares too. Not a fun way to start today. But it is what it is. Forgot to bring a heating pad which everyone suggested I should bring which sucks. Honestly though as long as I wake up I'd consider that a victory lol.   In any event this is it. I'm gonna sign off for now. Next time I blog I will have joined the land of the bandsters. My new life is mere hours from beginning.   For those reading, please send prayers and well wishes my way! I really appreciate it.   I'll be back later!
SoCalAvsFan

SoCalAvsFan

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Eloisa's Blog
 

Today is surgery!!!!!!!!!!

Today is my surgery date!!! I'm so excited!!!! A little nervous and I'm sure what comes the next couple week with the diet is going to suck. Can't wait to see what I look like in the long run! Wish me luck!
eloisavgarcia

eloisavgarcia

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Blog 93073
 

Biggest Fan

Ladies let me tell you , my biggest fan is a 6'2 230lbs chocolate hunk. He works-out a the same gym I go to. He told me he was so imspired by my story and he admires my enthusiam. He also told me he was my biggest fan and it is his gain if no one admire my beauty. Ladies it's been such a long time since a man has every spoken to me like that. It definaly makes me work-out harder and watch my diet. NOTHING LIKE A LITTLE INSPERATION. :D
blossoming

blossoming

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SoCalAvsFan's Blog
 

Day 0 - Middle of the Night

Well its here. No more delaying it to another day. No matter pretending its still weeks away. Nope, in EXACTLY 13 hours from now, I will be having my body altered in a way that will forever change me. Sure its reversable, but after everything Ive gone through, really there is no turning back. The nerves are in Full force now.. I know its wrong, but I almost feel like my funeral is tomorrow. As you can see, surgerys are not my thing. I cant count how many times ive read the words 'As with any surgery Death Can Occur'. Sadly that is the hypochondriac in me. The normal thinking me would say that there is a million times higher chance that some idiot could plow into my car instead. Blah..   Had an intersting hiccup today. Less than 24 hours before surgery, I called a call stating that there was a problem with 1 of my blood tests I took over a month ago and that I needed to rush and have another one. (Something about the coagulation of my blood needing to be retested due to a problem with the tube) Thankfully the testing place is LITERALLY a 2 minute WALK from my apartment (Building next door) Highly convenient, considering I only had 1 hour to take it!   In any event it is passed twelve therefor the no food, no drink rules are into play. And wouldnt you know it, im dying of thirst. How convenient.   The surgery is at 130, arrival by 12. By my estimations that will mean I should be leaving by about 430, which - by adding thursday before easter holiday traffic + rush hour, means that my first 3 hours of my new life will be spent in traffic. Joy.   April 21st. Sort of has a ring to it. Not like 4/20 tho... (Not that that applies to me but meh)   Ive heard people refer to this day as there 'new birthday'. Everyone ive talked to about that either thinks that its a bit much, or is right on target. Not quite sure where I sit with the thought.   That darn jingle seems to be stuck in my head.. 'Let your new life begin... call 1800 Get Thin', I suppose it is time for my new life to begin.   I hope I am able to sleep tonight.. im very tired, but my nerves are shot.. it will be quite a battle to see if my nerves will keep me up.   Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. I want to do my final pre-band weigh in, followed by 1 last set of pictures. I am sure I will look back on this and stare in awe over the transformation..   In any event, eyes are drooping.. going to post as many thoughts as I can as tomorrow progresses
SoCalAvsFan

SoCalAvsFan

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Eloisa's Blog
 

Tomorrow is the big day!! Will I lose weight!?

I'm so excited for tomorrow!!!!! I can't wait! My concern is that I'm wondering how much weight I'll lose.....I know everyone is different and only time will tell. I already work out! I love the gym so that definitely won't stop! Can anyone tell me how much weight they have lost within the first month????
eloisavgarcia

eloisavgarcia

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LUCYCAT's Blog
 

Crawling to the Finish Line

Had my Psych Eval today! So happy that is over with. I think I played it up way too much in my head. I was prepared for the hard quesitons.....How will you hadle stress when you can not eat? How do you think your life will change? Do you think that losing weight will make everything in your life better, or will it make some things worse? Why did you pick this surgery at this time? How do your friends and family feel about it?   Prepared I was! The quesiton I got.   What are your hobbies?   Seriously? I actually stumbled a little. Hobbies? I totally wasn't expecting that one.   Then she gave me a "personality" test. It was great. I was biting my lip to keep from laughing. True or False questions. 1. I would have liked to have been a park ranger. 2. Sometimes I feel sad. 3. I feel like someone is trying to poison me. 4. I like to plant flowers. 5. I love my mother. 6. Sometimes I hear voices when no one is around.   It is too bad I need to pass this thing- because it would have been a lot of fun to totally screw with people.   I am very happy this part is out of the way. I am still about 3 months out. My insurance requries a 6 month physician lead diet and exercise program. I need 3 more months. I wish it were over. I am soooo ready for this surgery. I had some doubts in month 1. I was almost 100% by month 2. Now- I can't wait.
LUCYCAT

LUCYCAT

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Blog 85769
 

Everlasting Stuck Episode

Yesterday at work I was eating cornish hen and mustard greens for lunch (11:30am). I was talking with co-workers and apparantly not chewing well because I was talking too much. Anyway, got stuck....drank water, the water sat on top of the stuck food....water came up and food came up. Later that day, 4:00, I decided to eat on an apple even though I wasn't hungry. After maybe four bites at five minutes apart, I could not eat anymore. I felt super tight and full. Dinner that night (8:30pm) tried to nibble on a pork rib....was unsuccessful (too full to eat) and not hungry. This morning I drank coffee and tried to eat my dang cornish hen (not at the same time). Again, after a few bites, I was too full to eat. Same thing at lunch...too full to eat. At lunch I forced ore food and had to go to the school's nurse because my chest began to hurt (indigestion- took a pepcid). I served my familiy dinner tonight (6:00pm) and again had no appetite. I think I may have some food hung, partially blocking my band opening. I haven't slimed or thrown up anything more, but my last decent meal was yesterday morning. Has anyone ever experienced this? Is it possible to be partially stuck and not have any signs besides barely being able to eat.
jmunks2000

jmunks2000

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daddysgirl's Blog
 

Confused but want to lose weight!

Well, this is my first blog never blogged before! I had my Lap-Band surgery March 26, 2010. I didnt have any problems and everytime I went for a fill I was glad to get it I actually wanted it tighter because I felt like I could still eat alot. well, well, well, a year later I cant keep ANYTHING DOWN!!! Everything I eat and drink (including water) I throw back up!! I havent told my doctor..... why??? because Im finally losing the weight. I cant eat late at night because when I lay down it feels like I need to burp or spit-up. I havent lost very much within the year Im just now showing progress. HAve anybody else have or had these problems??
daddysgirl

daddysgirl

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rose_b19's Blog
 

Please Help :/

Hello Everyone, My name is Rosalia. I am located in Tacoma. WA. I am very much interested in getting the Lapband implanted, I just do not know how to start this whole process. My insurance is Tricare Prime, my father recently just retired from the miltary last year, so we no longer have our general appointments at the MTF (Military Hospital) now we go to Multicare Northshore Clinic, in Tacoma. We would still get all our surgeries/ any prescriptions on base. People are saying I need to get a referral from my PCM but I really don't know what that is :/ to be honest. Would I just make an appointment with my Family Doctor to get her approval, so she can put in a referral for me? I don't know guys I'm really lost and I really want this more than anything. Please help. (: Also, my co-morbidity would be PCOS, since I was diagnosed with it at the beginning of January.
rose_b19

rose_b19

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ChoseLife's Blog
 

Days 14, 15 and 16 of Pre-Op Diet

I have been very good the last three days. Drinking my shakes and eating what I am supposed to for the most part. Today I called my patient advocate Rachel to get some details on my surgery for May 2nd. Insurance is covering the surgery and I pay $5500.00 which is 24 payments of $260.00 every month starting in June for the next 2 years. And guess what they had a opening for this Monday . So surgerygot moved up a week and it is going to be in 4 days. I am so excited. I lost 14.6 pds since April 4th. I am going to go tonight and get my supplies and get my house ready for Easter and my new life. Please have me in your prayers on Monday April 25th.
ChoseLife

ChoseLife

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SoCalAvsFan's Blog
 

Day -1 The Penultimate Day

*Side Note: I am stunned that i have over 450+ views! I hope that my words will help bring a little insight for people who are considering the lap band. I know that reading blogs absolutly helped me. Im not going to lie or sugar cote anything either, I want to let people know exactly how my experience goes! So again thanks again*   Its 230am the morning before the surgery and I cant sleep. It truly is beginning to sink it that this will be that l will eat like a normal human being. Regardless of what the future holds for me, as far as food goes, nothing will ever be the same again.   Its been awhile since I blogged so lets recap some important events.   Pre Op appointment: So from reading around it sounded like the preop was a big ordeal. When I arrived I expected to get prescriptions, a full blow by blow of what was gonna happen on D- day, a Q and A, etc. What I got was very different. I arrived at the office and waited for about 5 min for me doc to call me into a room. When my fiance and I walked in, he advised that there was no need to sit down. He simply asked if anything had changed or happened with me since my last appointment. I said No. He asked if I had any questions. I asked 1, even though I knew the answer, just so that I could feel like something was accomplished. And that was it, he wished me well and said hed see me on thursday. The entire thing last less than 4 minutes. Now some people might see this as concerning. But me, being a hypochondriac actually got comfort from this. Dr. Gee (Which i would HIGHLY recommend for anyone looking for a surgeon) is an EXTREMELY confident guy. He obviously is well aware of what he is doing, and he describes it as if he was describing how to tie a shoe. He is very funny which is a huge plus. He literally told me that if I worked the night shift, the night of my surgery (I work for a call center from my house) that I could absolutly go back to work that night! Insane! (For what its worth I am still taking the 3 recommended days dammit lol)   After the pre op appointment I was notified that they mistakenly forgot to give me a stress test. So they quickly scheduled me one for today. I really had no idea what the heck it was so I went to the appointment today clueless. Once I got in I was asked to take my shirt off and lay on a bed. I was hooked up to about 14 electrodes all over my chest. The doc basically advised that they were going to check the structure of my heart, as well as the valves to make sure there were no abnormalities or blockages. Once I was hooked up he did an ultrasound on my chest near my heart and took a bunch of pictures (Lots of breathe in - hold - breath outs) Afterwords I was put on a treadmill with a steep incline in an attempted to get my heart to a certain rate at which point I would have 1 minute to jump off and have him snap a few more comparison pix of my heart in action. We actually rehearsed it as literally there is only 1 minute to get from the treamill back onto the bed and in place in order to get an accurate read. Needless to say but it went fine. He had all my previous results and basically told me everything had come back great with the exception that i had a high liver enzyme count. Apparently this is very common with large people (also known as having a fatty liver), and was advised that it would be corrected by the surgery.   So thats it. I made my first call to 1800 Get thin on Janurary 29th. 3 months and 20 days later I have done numerous testing, got a financial hardship waver, was approved for insurance coverage and now am just 1 single day away from the lap band - something I really didnt fathom would happen.   I think to this point, It really never hit me on how big this is. Honestly I have had doubts in recent days. But one thing I keep reading is the struggles and heartache some people have who are not as lucky as me to get such a quick and easy pathway to the lap band. I should be greatful and chopping at the bit, considering there are thousands (maybe tens of thousands) who would give anything to be in my place.   I actually forced myself to check out the surgery on youtube.. dont know if that was such a good idea (who knew fat was yellow?). It really was sort of incredible to watch the man work.. but boy o boy it looks so easy to just scrape an organ in there.. gotta keep positive thoughts though..   I am going to need to take a sleeping pill to get me to sleep tonight and tomorrow as the anxiety has me wired.   Im going to post throughout the day leading up to my surgery, and will blog as soon as I get home, for all who would like to follow.   Again thanks for reading and please comment before ya go! Good luck to all, no matter where you are in your path!   -Chris
SoCalAvsFan

SoCalAvsFan

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torian's Blog
 

Surgery done!

I'm sitting in my hospital bd now feeling surprisngly well! The surgery went great and so fr recovery has bee really good. The biggest pain I have had is in my back and its just because it needs popped and I cant twist it due to the new incisions. My 9-year-old daughter was not too happy about going to bd at grandma and grandpa's tonight without me. Since it is a half day of school tomorrow maybe I will just let her come up here with my mom all day. ???? Hope everyone is doing well Nicole
torian

torian

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roseyposey's Blog
 

3 MONTH POST OP APPOINTMENT!!!!

HAD MY 3 MONTH POST OP APPOINTMENT TODAY. DOWN 6 1/2 MORE LBS. I AM SHY OF 3 1/2 LBS. OF MAKING MY HALF WAY POINT TO GOAL. TOTAL WT. LOSS SO FAR IS 46 1/2 LBS. I DID NOT GET AA FILL TODAY. HE WANTED TO GIVE ME ONE BUT I DECLINED BECAUSE I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MEDICARE DOES NOT PAY FOR THE FILLS. I HAVE TO PAY $75.00 FOR THEM. GREAT HUH???? AND HE WAS ONLY GONNA GIVE ME 1/2 CC - SO I FIGURED SINCE I LOST 6 1/2 LBS. THAT I REALLY DON'T NEED ONE THAT BAD YET - EVEN THOUGH I STILL CAN EAT MORE THAN 1 CUP AT MEALTIME AND SOONER THAN EVERY 4 HRS. IT IS DEF A STRUGGLE TO LIMIT MYSELF BUT I HAVE TO DO IT!!! I AM WALKING OUTSIDE EVERY DAY AND I CAN FEEL MY CLOTHES GETTING LOOSER. SO THAT IN ITSELF IS AN ACOMPLISHMENT. SO YEH ME!!!
roseyposey

roseyposey

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AmyH33's Blog
 

Wow moment

There comes a moment during your weight loss when it really hits you that YES, I really am doing it. Today was my moment. I had to use a binder clip on my pants to keep them from falling down. I mean I know I am loosing weight, the scale shows it, I feel it, yes I have bought a few smaller sized items, but when something like that happens, it feels AWSOME!!! When i got home I took those pants (size 18/20) off and threw them in the pile with all the other ill fitting clothes. How good does it feel that now I dont have much to wear not because I am too big but because my clothes are too big. The small things are AWSOME! Crossing my legs, bending down to polish my toes, sex is so much better, I could go on and on. Is it still a daily struggle? YES, it will ALWAYS be a daily struggle until I die but man it is worth it. My highest weight was 282 my surgery was 12/30/10 weight was 261, weight now 222. I NEVER thouht I would be able to say that I have lost 60lbs! 60!!! I was always a gainer, my weight got higher and higher as the years went on, I will be 34 soon, I thank God that I was given this tool. I can only think that in 10 years or so I would be so heavy that life as I know it would be so much harder for me and my family. I am so thankful.    
AmyH33

AmyH33

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merred's Blog
 

Is That Really the Light at the End of the Tunnel?

So, Friday is it! Back to solid foods! These mushies are ridiculous. To find anything good and sensible in a mush, you have to be on Top Chef Masters. I have spent the last 2 weeks eating pureed soup (gross), ricotta bake (this is a must) and mashed potatoes. And my doctor keeps trying to get me to eat meat out of a can… meat out of a can! I'm not a cat!! I mean tuna is ok every once in a while, but not every day or you turn into Jeremy Piven and can't go to work due to mercury poisoning.   Let's move on to the hiccups. I hiccup twice when I'm hungry and once when I'm full. Insane. I hiccupped walking down the booze aisle (which was also the bottled water aisle) at the market and this guy looked at me and I just shrugged and said, "I should really stop drinking during the day." How else am I going to explain these random hiccups? People are going to start thinking I'm a high functioning alcoholic!   Now on to the nitty gritty. The weird slime that creeps up every once in a while. I haven't gotten anything stuck nor have I had any pain. It's just this weird little bits of slime I have to spit out (I'm not a spitter by nature, in fact it horrifies me).   All that said, I'm looking forward to vegetables and salads again. It's been so long, I actually miss them. Just more lap band insanity.   See you all on the other side!   p.s. dirty little secret, during the mushie stage I ate frosting out of a can. Shame on me. But it was gooooood :-)
merred

merred

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bird925's Blog
 

YEA!!!!!! For Me!

Yea!!!!! For Me!!!!!!! I got a date. I am so excited. I get banded on May 11th. I am so ready. Well now Pre-op diet. I am so happy right now. I was suprised this morning when I got the call because she just put my paper work in yesterday and she got the approval this morning. My insurance is quick. I started my journey on March 8th when I went to my first siminar with my surgeon. Dr. Adam Goldstein and his staff are a wonderful group.
bird925

bird925

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Jen's Jabbers
 

13 Weeks Post-Op: I like to party, I like, I like to party!

This morning I weighed in at 195.6lbs. Up .2lbs. After the 3 meals out last week, 1 night at the bar (including dinner of nachos) with the Besties at the Donnie Dumphy concert, out again Saturday night for an old friends Bday (more drinks) and 3 missed workouts, I assumed that I would have gained more. NOPE! Thank the friggen stars! With all of the habits that I have changed, BOOZE is not going anywhere soon! I do miss beer and cider and gin and tonic but Ive replaced those relationships with gin and diet cran and red wine. I am a red wine WHORE! I love to drink, I love to socialize and I LOVE to have fun! I know, I know, some people would say that you don't need to drink to have fun..... I DO! I am 28 (for another month) and have no children. I want to live it up while I can! I know people talk about the "last supper" allot. This is how I feel about booze. I am going to drink all that I can before I get into MOM mode. The day after my 30th Birthday we will start trying for munchkins. Until then, I will continue to work my ass off, eat well and hope that this continues to balance off my love of liquor and the weight loss! A girl can dream right? Still happy that all I gained was .2lbs!!!! We shall see how this week goes. EASTER is here and that means the 3rd annual BESTIES trip to the cabin! I can not wait! [/url]       After the stressful last few weeks at work, I need this! I need an afternoon in the sunshine with my gals, walking around on the trails, blaring the tunes while having a few drinks and pretending like I never have to return to the city and to working for a living!       AND TO FOLLOW THE CROWD: the workout sweaty mess glow from yesterday. The elliptical kicked my ass after 2 days off and an upped by 10min program. I had sweat in places that I never knew could sweat!     Cheers!              
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