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LB_Annie's Blog
 

To tell or not to tell.

I'm going to post my lap band blogs here since as of now I'm only telling very close friends and a couple of family members about my surgery. I have a blogspot blog for funny stories about life, my kids and recipes, but I don't feel like announcing to the world that I'm having surgery. I don't want to deal with the judgment and everyone questioning my weight loss. I admire the people who are so open about it. My husband, mom and friends who I have told have all been very supportive, and I feel like that's good enough for me. I want to do this so I can be healthy and I want my kids to grow up with a good example of healthy eating habits.   My surgery is creeping up! I go in on May 9th for all of my pre-op tests and then have the band placed on May 10th. I am SO excited! I don't think it has really hit me yet. I am probably going to be on my own for the whole time that I'm in the hospital (at least 3 days) because my husband will have to be home watching the kids. they're too young to be there. I'm hoping that they'll get a chance to visit me though! It will be a little lonely, but I'll be sharing a hospital room with another English speaker. I hope my roommate is friendly! When I had Daniel (2) I had to share a hospital room after and my roommate and her family were SUPER rude!   As of today I'm going to start subbing a protein shake for lunch. I am starting my full liquid diet a week from today. My doctor only asks that you do liquids for one week before the surgery, but I'm going to do an extra week in hopes of losing enough to be able to take off my wedding band for the surgery. They won't allow any jewelry whatsoever during the surgery and my wedding band is stuck like glue to my chubby ring finger I already warned my extremely supportive husband that my mood could be wacky during the liquid only diet.
LB_Annie

LB_Annie

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sleevless4now's Blog
 

JOURNEY WELL WORTH WHILE..........

I have been on this journey sence December 2nd when I went on my first siminar,and now I have till June 22nd,I guess thin give the whole diffinition to Journey,I never thought this trip would ever come to an end,if any one wants to know how long there journey would be it runs about 6 months till everything is complete then you have to wait till per-op testing then the surgery date...I took it as if after the hospital called I was approved and I didnt drive my self crazy....so now the fun begins.....shopping for the proteins and the sugar free foods,juices and the reat of the stuff I will have to get used too.....thanks to all my friends and the support....lots of love camille01...I will keep you all posted....
camille01

camille01

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WitchyArmyWife's Blog
 

Another holiday ugh!

Easter is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing...CANDY CANDY CANDY! We have already gathered all the goods for my 3 yr old daughters basket but the hubby has a sweet tooth so he went and bought himself two bags of jelly beans. I am on my last week of liquid diet and then i can go onto mushy foods but its torture to watch my hubby eat jelly beans. I cooked my family barbque chicken and,mac n cheese, and green beans today for dinner and it was torture to sit there and smell real food while i tried to eat soup that looked like something that a Teletubby would eat. I look forward to eating solid foods again but in the mean time i found some solace in fat free frozen yogurt.
WitchyArmyWife98

WitchyArmyWife98

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Berly's Blog
 

From: Any April's out there?

Hi all,       I just was banded on april 12th after months of waiting now the process has begun this liquid diet for 7 days after being banded is killin me im very hungrey does it get better after u start eating mushy foods   Source: Any April's out there?  
Berly

Berly

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mgottberg's Blog
 

Day 5

Day 5 of my pre-op diet. Today was kind of tough but I have made it through it. I think part of my problem is I was bored today. I am down 9 lbs already. I CAN do this:)    
mgottberg

mgottberg

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myphoneq19i's Blog
 

The Next Generation Tablet Arrived - the iPad 2

So you are one of the millions of fans of the iPad? Yes either me is counted. We can’t relay deny how compelling the iPad is. It’s a revolutionary tablet gadget that arrived from last year. Though many says that tablets have been around for decades and same prototype existed before the iPad – claiming iPad is not the pioneer. Yes that exactly the truth but hey ipad did the marketing and brought the tablet pc into light- thanks to Apple of course.   Now comes the <strong><u><a href="http://techietonic.com/the-ipad-second-version-generation-2-of-the-ipad/">iPad second generation</a></u></strong>. So you are also one of those enthusiasts excited about this next generation iPad? Its not impossible as the new ipad is paced with whole lot of new features and technology!   Before the official release, many fans are waiting IPAD second generation will have the most gaps IPAD users popular first Concerns include: lack of cameras - even if it is a mobile device, Apple is in motion is not cameras, IPAD has proved he is not a comprehensive mobile. IPAD as primarily a mobile Internet presence is unnecessary that users can not focus on the Internet, take pictures to publish on websites, etc.   The new version of the OS - IOS 4.3. This new version of IOS will significantly improve the performance of the Safari browser with a 2 times faster than Java. It comes with a built in applications such as Photo Booth is the same as OS X, the face-to-time video conferencing, video editing and sharing of iMovie and GarageBand, which simulates musical instruments (piano, guitar, drums), the 'iPad. <br> <img src="http://techietonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/the-iPad-2.jpg" border="0"> <br> A new intelligent accessory iPad 2 called smart cover is available. This also includes a magnetic device to clean stains on the "What makes this innovative display that can be folded in the sense of running for the iPad -. Read and see more Smart cover can be easily found in polyurethane or leather!.
myphoneq19i

myphoneq19i

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Kris' VSG Blog
 

Return of the Dreadful Auntie Flo

Sigh -- I knew it had to happen at some point, and it did. After a nice 3 month hiatus of no periods, Auntie Flo made a return visit this weekend. And she is back with a VENGEANCE. I don't think I've had a cycle this bad in quite a long while. But, OTOH, and I a bit reassured that my body is really recovered from the surgery, and all systems are back on track.   So this week I've lost a bit more than 1 lb. (1.2 lb to be precise). Considering Auntie F's visit, I take that as a good sign.   Today it was a splendid spring day, and I spent hours at my community garden plot, doing a lot of physical labor (hauling many wheelbarrows full of compost, steer manure, and leaf mold, and filling several raised beds; planting potatoes and strawberries, and shoveling compost from one pile to another. I never realize how much work I've done until I get home, get showered, and get dressed, and then the aches and pains really make themselves known. I am really glad it's spring because most of the exercise I get is relating to gardening, and during the winter I don't do much in the way of physical activity. So I hope the scale is kind to me next week when I weigh in.   Next week is Easter and I definitely will not make my Easter challenge goal of 180 lbs. I am hoping to get below 186. 185 would be awesome. I am pretty much in the slow loser camp, but as long as the lbs. keep coming off I am OK with that.   Let's see, what else? The size 18 jeans and size 1X tops I've been wearing the past couple of months are slowly but surely getting looser. I think once I get into the 170s I should be comfortably wearing size 16. That should happen sometime in May ... mid to late May. I really can't wait to see a a number in the 170s on the scale!   I have a dr. appointment for May 6th and will be getting a checkup and a blood test as part of my follow up from surgery. I never told my primary care physician that I was having surgery (I had asked her about weight loss surgery a couple of years ago and she basically blew me off, so I figured she wouldn't care or might even be actively against me having surgery). I am hoping when she sees the difference in my weight, blood pressure, etc., she will be fine with it, and really if she isn't fine with it I'm going to find another physician (I belong to an *** so it's actually kind of rare to keep a long term relationship with the same doctor).   Oh, and I had to have a mammogram on Friday. Very, very embarrassing. My girls are like giant sloshy half filled water balloons. The only good thing was the discomfort in having the actual mammogram was far less than last year. I did tell the dr. I had weight loss surgery and had lost over 40 lbs. since my previous mammogram, and she seemed very pleased about that and noted it in the file, since I am sure there will be changes in how my breasts look from last year. I know it's a long deflation process with my ta-tas, and I am 99.9% sure I will need to be getting a breast reduction/lift once I am done losing weight, because I don't want to look like a cow with huge udders when this is all over!   Let's see, what else. I have *horrible* turkey neck, it's getting worse instead of better. I know it's because I am losing weight, but still, it's awful. I slather expensive lotions on my neck but so far no joy. I also am getting nasty loose skin in my upper arms, near my armpits. I am beginning to look like a human shar-pei, as a matter of fact.   But -- my energy level is good, and I am still so happy with my sleeve and the fairly effortless weight loss I am experiencing. I am going to have a great year this year!
Kris

Kris

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

Not just about WLS

So this afternoon my husband and I took the dogs to the park and walked once around the lake. I thought I was going to die! I had foot surgery and could only wear flip flops (cyst removed on top of the foot) so I really didn't have any support, but it wasn't even the foot it was feeling like I was draging a dead body around that dam lake. That just cemented my decision to go ahead with the WLS. In case anyone is wondering about the title of my blog, I lived the first half of my life and now I am 52 and living the second half and I want to feel better.   I think this will end up being a very emotional journey not just a physical one.   Life continued.......   Peace
ttny007

ttny007

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sexyat44's Blog
 

I'm doing okay, but stil struggling

I have lost a total of 15lbs without a fill so far, but I am struggling to fight the urge of bad eating habits. I am constantly around food, especially at work. Everywhere I go somebody is eating....uuugggghhh. So I am trying to break the habit of joining in on the eating game. I've noticed lately that I have been so hungry and I am not satisfied after eating. Can't wait for my fill, which is on 5/4/2011; maybe that will help some of my hungry pains. Today, I am going to my nephew's bday party. I hope I can fight urge to say no to something I know I shouldn't eat. I wish myself luck. To be continued.....
sexyat44

sexyat44

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sandysfab50's Blog
 

moving along in my journey

Hello everyone...my name is Sandy I'm 50 yrs old and I was banded on Nov 11th 2010. One of the best days of my life! I dont regret for a moment the decision I made to be banded. Its been quite a learning lesson along the way so far, with Im sure.. more to come. Currently I am at 11.5 cc's of saline in my band and I am feeling pretty restricted..more than ever. I missed 2 months of adjustments due to an uproar in my personal life..so currently I am at 42 lbs lost. I could be more had I not missed that 2 months..but now I am back on track anyways. Congratulations to all of you that are banded and successfully losing ...and to those of you who are pending your surgeries...you are about to embark upon some major positive changes I hope you stay excited and ready to start on a whole new you! Now... I am not going to ever suggest that there isnt some hard times and challenges to face..but what I am gonna say is that every single one of them are worth it in achieving an overall healthier lifestyle and healthier you ( me ). I have so many many things I am still looking forward to. I hope you have a supportive group of friends and family. For me it is my co workers as I have no family near me, and my friends near and far that are keeping tabs on me whether it be in emails or facebook ..I love them all they keep me encouraged and excited. I tried to make sure that I had done my research well so I knew what I was facing , I can say that reading it and experiencing it is 2 very different things...words cannot express how some of these things " feel " ..lol ! I am not a fan of food getting caught..that is no fun whatsoever..but it has been teaching me bite portions...and chewing lessons thats for dern sure ! I dont like the phlegm associated with all that either...but I find if I drink something hot before I attempt to eat..it makes a great differance! In some ways...( and dont let this discourage anyone please! ) I am finding that some of my joy of eating is gone and it seems to be more of a chore to do so..but again i say ..perhaps this is a GOOD thing..and perhaps its just because I havent " mastered " the way to eat 100 pct yet either...so I am remaining positive that the joy will return. One thing I can deffinately support is how very important it is to not just submit to eating softer things because its easier..thats a terrible trap to fall in to..I speak from experience! Its so very important to eat regular meals in order for the restrictions added to your band can do their work properly..and both must work together! your eating habits AND your band restrictions ! I am guilty as charged..no angel here..but I quickly have learned that I need to not give in to whats easier...as it doesnt promote weight loss but does however make you fluctuate in weight or maintain weight...I WANT TO LOSE!..lol So if I feel myself gravitating towards something easy to eat...I catch myself and go for the more real deal..! there is mental training in this...as well as the physical. Another thing I am still working on is my drinking of water...bleh I am NOT a happy water drinker..but again..I see the benefits of it...so I am working at it diligently ! I also have been losing good amounts of hair...that kinda freaked me out some...as I have long hair and dont want it to thin out horribly...sooo I have been taking vitamins a womans pack of all the vitamins needed for healthy skin hair and nails..hopefully that will help ! Im still in early stages of taking those. Anyways..I will continue to watch posts and if anyone has suggestions to help me or if I can help anyone else..please feel free to chat it up with me ! Would welcome it!   Much good luck to everyone !!   Sandy          
sandysfab50

sandysfab50

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

The Start of the Journey

Good Morning   So I decided to start this blog after reading so much on this site from so many people my head is spinning!!! First here is some details about me: I am 52 Married for 30 years great husband (Professional Chef) I have a 27 yr old son who is a research chemist and a great guy (not just cause I'm his mom). He also makes homemade wine and vinegar's. I have two wonderful and crazy dogs that keep me laughing all the time. I am a full time college student Criminal Justice. I volunteer with senior citizens and abused children. I am a cancer survivor and a host of other crap. I have been on disability since 1996 and my goal is to become whole again. That being said lets get to the meat of it all:   I am a classic YOYO dieter, I have tried every new or old thing I find. I always seem to lose but gain back more. I finally realized I needed help, so I turned to the internet and looked at information on WLS. My cousin whom I am close to had RNY lost it all and gained it back, she then got the lap band and does not lose, so I was aprehensive about the whole thing.   I went to my Dr. (who is also a good friend) loaded with all the information I found, and asked her if she thought I would be a candidate for WLS, she said yes. From there her and I went to a seminar. I already had so much of the pretesting that is required done, so I scheduled a consult with the surgeon from the seminar. I felt like I was in a used car lot, all he cared about was how he was going to get paid from the insurance company. He had good reviews on the interent however that did not sway me, I ran from his office second guessing myself.   I then went to another seminar at Duke University, and another at a private Dr.'s office. What a difference from the first dr. I learned there are so many different procedures available and not everyone can have the lap band. I have decided to go with Duke and Dr. Yoo for a lap band with plication (they stitch the stomach into a sleeve and it is reversable). I am going for my consult with Dr. Yoo on april 28th, I only need two more months of documented weight consult with my dr. I am trying to have my surgery the first week of June. I have only told a limited amount of people what I plan on doing, I found the less people know right now the better. I don't want anyone to try and influence me.   The best advise I can give to anyone just starting this journey is find out what your insurance company requires and start doing it now! The wheels move slowly and as the time gets closer you want to know you won't miss anything that would cause a delay. Be totally in love with your Dr and the staff cause this is a marriage. Keep a book with you at all times and write down questions nothing is a stupid question. So many of the postings I have read are questions people should have asked their doctor.   Start experimenting with protein powders and drinks now, cause you want to be somewhat prepared when the time comes. Remember this is a tool not a magic pill.   I will post as often as I can or when something happens good or bad cause we are all in this together.   Peace T
ttny007

ttny007

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Blog 75657
 

i need someone to relate...

Hi, is there someone out there in their mid 30's with smalll kids? stay at home moms? stressed over being surrounded with food ( kids constantly asking for meals/snacks/juice/treats)? I have become a bird..picking at food here and there. If i am home it seems i am 70% of the time in the kitchen preparing something for someone and while i do that i eat with out really being hungry. I have a 7 year old daughter and 4 year old twin boys that are handfull and seem to always be hungry. I am being very carefull of what i feed my kids because i do not want them to feel deprived but i also dont whan them to grow up overweight. I want my daughter to see me at a healthy weight, we do not use the word FAT in my house. I want to be around for my kids graduation from high school and college. I want to be there for their weddings and i want to be able to hold my grandkids....   Wow it seems i am getting way ahead of myself. Today im feeling a little emotional i guess and i just need to vent. What better place than here.   Summer is just around the corner and i want to make a change. I know i wont reach my Goal this year. BUT what i do want is to see the #s on the scale go down even if its 1/2 a lbs a week. My kids motivate me and stress me out at the same time...does that make sense??/   Hope everyone out there are doing well!! VIc
Gorda123

Gorda123

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torian's Blog
 

11 day of pre-op diet

I was going to try to blog everyday but obviously daily life caught up with me. I'm down 9 pounds now and still going strong. Went out to eat with the family last night and I was very impressed with myself. I ordered the tomato bisque soup (delicious) and I didn't touch the bread on the table or the desserts that were being passed around the table at the end of the meal. I woke up this morning with a visit from my special monthly friend which put a downer on the whole situation. Obviously I won't be losing much weight due to the bloating and I'm not feeling too motivated to do much of anything. I hoping and praying that it's a quick visit and the friend decides to leave town before the surgery because I don't need that extra stress. I gotta spend tomorrow getting things packed for the day of surgery and getting any and all lose ends tied up before the kids get back from their dad's tomorrow night. Hope everyone is doing well!
torian

torian

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mgottberg's Blog
 

Day 4

It is day 4 of my pre-op diet. Things are going great except I have a terrible headache, I thnk it is lack of sugar. I can't wait for April 27 to get here. Nervous about Easter. But I CAN do this!!
mgottberg

mgottberg

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Raine's Blog
 

Me and Why and not Why Me Anymore

Hi Everyone,   I decided to get the GVS because of various hereditary medical malfunctions as I like to call it. I am one of six kids in my family and the middle of 5 girls. Out of my sisters and my brother I have everything my parents and grandparents have ever had. I am 44 years old and have been obese for my entire life. Varying stages, but still what the docs call obese. Between the T2 Diabetes, High Blood Presure, high cholesterol, Massive Trygicerides, panceantitus, and now the kidneys are starting to show stress. My sibs for the most part are relatively healthy, two have T2 Diabetes and one has High Blood Pressue. I kept asking myself, why me??? Why do I have to be in pain and not know what normal feels like anymore? Why do I have deal with all the BS?? Why me, why me, why me and not them? (Not that I would wish it on them ever!) In my 20's my highest weight noted was 280lbs, I wouldnt get on a scale after that so I am sure that I was more. In my 30's my average was around 240ish, Now in my 40's it is on average 220ish. Because I carry my weight well people say you are too small to have WLS, but my answer is you don't know whats going on inside my body. I am doing this to save my life. When people ask if I am alergic to anything, my answer is food. I love it but it is killing me slowly, and I didn't know how to get a handle on it. Then I decided that I want to live, I want to see my son grow to be a man with a family, I want to grow old with my husband of 14 years so far. And that is when I started the journey and decided to do this. I don't believe it is the answer to all my conditions but it will help a tremendous amount and get me to a point where I am not taking 20 pills a day just to keep the numbers in check. So here I am, day 4 of the pre-op liquid diet. It stinks but I am doing pretty good so far. The protein is the part that I need to get a handle on and am trying different drinks but am not a fan of most. My next step is try the unflavored Unjury, I have read really good reveiws about the stuff, so lets see. I am a clear fruity sweet person and not a shake lover when it comes to sweet things. Mostly, I am a fan of savory flavors more so I thought I would see how it tastes in my broths and soups. We shall see. I'm not sure how many fat grams I should stay under, I was told 60 but for some reason that sounds like a lot to me. I am keeping them under 30 so far just to make sure. Any suggestions and experiences will be welcomed. My surgery date is set for April 27, 2011. Excited, scared and nervous all at once, but I expect that is normal. Thanks for listening to me and talk to all later.
Raine

Raine

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orly91's Blog
 

Please comment if anyone has had this problem..

I had gotten my Lab Band April 6, i have only waited a week until i ate solid food. i am not having any pains and i dont feel any restrictions , since i havn't eaten for 3 weeks the past two days i have been pigging out . has anyone had this problem, and am i putting myself in danger ?
orly91

orly91

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Anniep5029's Blog
 

2 Weeks Prior to Surgery

So my surery is scheduled for 05/02/11. Pre-op visit is scheduled the Friday prior. I am excited & nervous at the same time. Have been a little stressed about having any type of surgery, for one as I have never had surgery in my life and two because my income keeps my family afloat and we will be on a tight shoestring for the next few months. I feel that with that having been said, this is one of those "Life Changing" decisions and is VERY necessary for my future health & wellbeing. Been organizing things and getting ready to be down for a few weeks. Thank God for my support system and my faith in God. I am sure that this is the best choice for my health and the fact that I will feel better & move more with less weight is a very good thing. Am so thankful for the Kaiser Program and all the people involved. They have helped prepare me for this huge step and have taught me so much about food and about myself as a person. Having hobbies, doing more things with my time, has opened my eyes to so many fun and wonderful things I have allowed food to overshadow. NO MORE.    
Anniep5029

Anniep5029

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~*Carrie's Blog*~
 

First blog

Banded: 10/21/09 Pre-op/Surgery/Current/Goal 302.6/294/273.2/140 I am new to blogging so bear with me. I have always been overweight as long as i can remember. Obesity runs in my family. Everything that i would do revolved around eating. Family outings started with a meal and ended with a meal and when i would go out with my friends the first question was always "Where are we going to eat?" In 2002, I lost my father to cancer and fell into a depression. My comfort and support was over course food. After his death, I graduated high school and entered nursing school. In nursing school, you have no time to do anything. I had to work so my week consisted of Monday-Thursday school all day followed by studying all night until i had to wake up and do it all the next day. Friday-Sunday was working and studying so of course all week long was whatever you could get fast, grab it and eat on the run. the pounds just added up. I got engaged in 2007 so of course dieting and worrying was my priority just like everyone else in the world when they get engaged...all my dieting did was make me more anxious and eat more. We went to beautiful Riviera Maya for our honeymoon in 2008 and it was a BIG wake up call for me. Everyone was gorgeous there and i felt like I was missing out d/t physical limitations. After we got back, i made a promise to myself that I needed to change something. This is when i started to seriously consider surgery instead of ANOTHER unsuccessful diet. I attended my seminar in January of 2009 and continued to seriously consider surgical intervention. I was nervous and anxious about not only the procedure but telling my loved ones that i was going to go this route. my husband, of course, attended the seminar and knew the entire time but no one else knew until i finally decided that I was going to go through with the lap-band. i chose the lap-band over gastric bypass because i felt it was a safer procedure with a quicker recovery and being a nurse, i did a lot of research. I finally told my loved ones. My mom did not take it well, as expected. i believe it was more of a concern for the risks of the surgery rather than what the reasoning was. After about a week, she became supportive, along with everyone else in my life. I cleared everyone and was approved and scheduled my surgery for October 21, 2009. I started my journey on October 7th at 302lbs (BMI: 47). I started my pre-op diet and lost 8lbs. I went into surgery on October 21st at 294lbs (BMI: 46) with Dr Uchal at Allegheny General Hospital in my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. I had a small setback when i went to get my first fill in December. He couldn't hit my port to fill it. He had to take me under fluoroscopy and still couldn't fill it. My port had flipped post-op somehow so i had to go back into the OR for a small procedure to flip and re-suture the port. Finally I was on track and started to lose again. I lost 20-30lbs by the beginning of 2010. I plateaued and started to get discouraged. I never could make it under 270lbs. I started to feel like a failure and my self-esteem got the best of me. I have had low self-esteem my entire life. I started to feel terrible and instead of going to Dr Uchal, i started to give up. I didn't follow-up like i should have. when i finally brought myself to follow-up, he filled my band a little more and told me to follow-up. Before I could get my appointment set up, i got a letter that he had moved his practice out of state. So this gave me another excuse to not follow-up since I wasn't losing. i have to find a new doctor to follow up with. Finally, I decided to step back and take a good look at my life and i realized that i was no happier now than i was prior to my surgery. The only positive for me was that i did not gain a lot of weight back. i just stayed between 275-280lb. About a week and a half ago, I decided to suck it up and get back on track and get the happiness I deserve. Its time for me to start thinking about myself first instead of last. I am a nurse so all day at work, I think about everyone else and listen to everyone else's problems. So with my husbands support (that never stopped in the first place) we went out and bought he Xbox Kinect and the biggest loser game. It kicks my butt. It is so hard but its just what I needed to get back on the weight loss boat! Since I have started this program, i got back into he lapbandtalk website for the support of others and lost 6.7lbs!   Well since its has been so long since my procedure and I have never blogged, my story is a little long...but truthful! Hoping to stay on track and be as successful as i know I am capable.
CarrieRN2006

CarrieRN2006

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MICHELLE LEE's Blog
 

Month 4

It has been almost (just a few days shy of) 4 months since my sleeve surgery. The first month and a half was rough. Just feeling tired, and struggling with getting all the fluids in. Aside from a minor stomach bug, no complications thus far. I don't count my recent lupus diagnosis as a complication because I showed signs of that before surgery, and the 2 are completely unrelated.   As of today, I am down 60 lbs. What? Yes, let me repeat that. 60 LBS!!!! In general, I feel good. I joined a gym. But have only gone twice. That is one of my areas of improvement. Even if I just walk on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes, some activity is better than none.   I think the hardest part of this whole journey has been retraining my brain. I still get head hunger. I still get impulsive and eat wrong, then pay for it. But this is all a learning opportunity. I know it takes time. One area I struggle with lately is complete and total lack of appetite. Food does not sound or smell appetizing . Often times I just dont eat, then wonder why I feel like crap and have headaches. I guess one of the reasons I dont like to eat is that I am so utterly stuffed by 2-3 bites. It is disappointing. I used to be able to sit and eat right along with my family and friends. I felt included. Granted due to self esteem I didnt really participate in conversation.   Now it seems conversation is all I can do, since eating is done early in the meal. Am I complaining? HELL NO! I just wanted to put my thoughts on paper.   I am truly blessed with this wonderful gift of forced self control. I just need to learn how to embrace it and use it to it's full potential.   Until next time, MICHELLE
MICHELLE LEE

MICHELLE LEE

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hollyboyd63167's Blog
 

medical mystery

On March 26, 2011, I went to have a routine eye exam. Well, it has turned into more than an damn eye exam. I was given a referral to a neurologist because my optic nerves are inflammed. My appointment was on April 5, 2011. Well, after meeting with Dr. Epperson in Montgomery, Alabama he decided that I needed to have a spinal tap and MRI done. WEll, the MRI was normal. The spinal tap was negative for what ever he tested it for who the hell knows.. Well, I have done those test now he is wanting to do a visual test. I have no clue what the hell that consists of or how much is going to cost. Either you know what the hell is wrong or you don't.   I have seasonal allergies just like the majority of the people who live in the south.. So, I assume that my headaches which are occassionally nothing that sends me to bed or the emergency room were normal. Well, I really just don't get whats going on.. I soo freaking aggervated, confused and to the point where I want to scream..
sassy k's mommy

sassy k's mommy

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mammadukes112's Blog
 

Day 4 of pre-op any suggestions

Ok so here it is Day 4 so glad I ran into my support group counselor during my clearance check. Im so confident about this now. Im so hungry today and these clear liquids are not cutting it. I wonder why others are allowed to eat some solid protein at dinner. I would love to even just have some eggs anything but the shakes.   I was wondering if anyone can tell me what shakes they are using and have used after surgery. Im on the unjury but find it a little costly. Any sugguestions
mammadukes112

mammadukes112

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ChoseLife's Blog
 

Day 10 Pre-op Diet

Yesterday I was so not interested in my shakes. I only drank half for breakfast and half for lunch. Needless to say I was starving yesterday afternoon. I cooked a whole chicken in the crockpot all day and it was calling my name when I got home. LOL Well I had 6oz of breast meat and 1 cup of chicken stuffing. It was pretty filling. Last night I was feeling very empty so I had a small bowl of mini wheats and 2% milk. I went a little over my calories. But my carbs were high becasue of the stuffing. I am struggling so much with this diet. I am going to weight in agian today so hopefully I am still on track to losing weight. I have lost about 10 pounds so I still have 10 pounds to go till surgery and I have 2 weeks so I think It is very doable. I am trying to keep strong.
ChoseLife

ChoseLife

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Dance by the Light of the Moon
 

Adagio

I like my new ticker tape of kitties. It shows me how far I've come- more than half way to goal. The last ten pounds or so have come off slow thanks to my love affair with sweets. Oddly enough I was never much of a "sweetie" prior to LB surgery, though I could eat my share of the coconut cream pie at Thanksgiving. I was more of a "salty" personality. But on those days when my band just doesn't seem interested in cooperating with the program and tightens up like a boa constrictor, sweets like ice cream and milk shakes just slide down beautifully. Then the band returns to normal and I'm back in the habit of sweets.   I know what to do, of course, and I'm not asking for advice; it is just nice to have a place to write this stuff down knowing there are people out there that have been and are still going through the same thing.   My weight loss has not been dramatic- no thirty pound months for me!- but I am pleased both with the loss and with my usually cheerful attitude about it all. Last time I was at this weight, I thought I was the size of a box car, but when I compare it to where I was 53 pounds ago, I smile. Heck, thirty years ago I thought I was a whale at 5'7" and 145 pounds. If nothing else, I have a better sense of my own proportions than I used to.   Life is good, even with ice cream and even though it takes me almost six months to lose ten pounds. 186 and headed down, albeit slowly.
Llyra

Llyra

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