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Jen's Jabbers
 

12 weeks - 28.6lbs gone since sugery.

I am down 2 more lbs this week. I weighed in at 195.4lbs this morning. Surger weight 224lbs. That's 28.6lbs since surgery and 66.6lbs from my start. I am still at 2cc's in my band, 2nd fill set for May 2nd. I had a weird dream the other night and ended up rubbing my port site in my sleep. I am so aware of it all the time. I hope it's a fleeting sense of awareness. The less fat I have around the site, the more I am aware. I hope I just get used to it. Anyone else out there experience this?   I posted some pictures last week of progress. I was left seeing difference but somehow they didn't encompass what I thought that 65lbs lost SHOULD look like. Expectations Jenny! Sheesh! So I have gone back into the old photo library and put together a Start to Today photo comparison. I feel much better about these ones! [/url]   TOP: 262lbs - January 2010 BOTTOM: 197.4lbs - April 2011   The short of it? I'm still losing... slowly. I'm just fine with it! Content as can be! Working hard at beating my head and old habits and enjoying spring and the dog parks!   And now for the delicious SUPER EASY bbq pork tenderloin recipe that's not really a recipe:           1 pork tenderloin 2Tbsp evoo 1Tsbp Pepper 1Tbsp Salt 2Tbsp minced garlic 3 large pieces of tinfoil Trim excess fat off of loin. Message 1Tbsp of evoo and half the spices on to each side. Press in half of the garlic on each side. The most difficult part: wrap loin with one sheet of foil. Roll like a sushi roll and twist closed both ends. Put the seam side of wrapped loin down on the centre of the tin foil and repeat. 2 wraps could do the job but I like to play it safe and repeat 3 times. BBQ on low for 40 minutes, turning every 10 minutes. Remove from grill. Let rest for 10 minutes. Open, cut, serve. Easy!!!   This meat was so juicy and tender! No mess, no fuss! I served with boiled cabbage. 1 small head of shredded cabbage. Boil for 5-7 minutes in veggie stock. Strain, save stock in freezer for soups, throw in to hot wok and saute with onions. I also served with green salad and chickpeas with an oil and vinegar dressing.   Have I mentioned how much I love produce in the spring and summer! Also, the BBQing so takes care of too many dishes to wash up. I could live off of meat, fruit and veggies over the summer months! The strawberries and pineapple are even starting to be good! The sunshine makes me feel younger. It renews my sense of dedication to my new lifestyle too! Ahh spring fever! No matter how old I get, I will still get wrapped up and carried away in your glorious rays. I will roll down my window at +4 degrees, sunglasses on, busting out a good sing along to Beastie Boys, Kings of Leon or even Salt & Peppa!   YEAH SUNSHINE! Happy Spring!    
EdmontonGal

EdmontonGal

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LauraJoh76's Blog
 

Starting Over.........

So I am starting a blog this time around on a site I have always just read...never posted...hopefully I am on my way to my goal weight....50 pounds to go. Got my first re-fill 3.6cc and started the Couch to 5K program, and am actually feeling really good right now. I just want to keep it up through the difficult times when I seem to discourage myself out of everything I know I am supposed to do. Here we go!
LauraJoh76

LauraJoh76

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torian's Blog
 

1 week down! 1 week to go!

I'm down 7 pounds in 7 days!! Mixed some peanut butter in with my cookies and cream shake today and that was pretty tasty. I've finally figured out a place to start walking with the kids but, go figure, it's gonna rain the rest of the week! Guess I should probably hop on the eliptical that's been gathering dust. I've been lucky enough to be on a prescription that supresses my hunger as a side effect so it has made this week a lot easier. I can watch cupcake shows and not even crave them haha! The bad thing is I don't even crave water so I have to force myself to drink. Hope everyone else is doing great! 1 MORE WEEK TO GO!!!!
torian

torian

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aussiemalcolm's Blog
 

Had dr's visit today to get unfill from band and allow stomach time to settle pre sleev

G'Day All   Well where do I start last week was a bad week I had done everything I thought for the sleeve conversion from my lap-band only to find out on Wednesday that I needed 6 mths of Dr supervised diet and exercise, well as I have been having refux issues since september 2010 with my new band and sometimes getting it into my lungs at night and it also looking like coffee groundsI called my New Dr yesterday and he had me come in today for an unfill after 30 minutes in his office trying to access the port, he booked me into pacific Medical to get done under flouroscopy , both he and the radiologist on duty there tried for another 30 minutes and decided my port had flipped and gave up trying, then had me drink the barrium stuff to see how bad the band is, well my assophagus and the pouch for my band are both enlarged and no fluid passed through the band for several minutes, so he has decided to get the case to the insurance now as an urgent band removal and do a sleeve revision at the same time, hoping that with all the problems I am having with reflux, pain, and the flipped port that I will be approved very quickly.   Regards Malcolm
aussiemalcolm

aussiemalcolm

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Blog 93898
 

10 Months Post Op.

Well, I hoped I'd have a MEGA success story about some ridiculous weight loss, but I have lost about 40 pounds in 10 months. (I had to stop myself from saying "only" 40 pounds. 40 pounds is still great, right?)   I AM down 4 pants sizes...I think it's because I work out fairly regularly. I have to tell myself that that is why my weight hasn't shifted as quickly as I'd like...muscle weighs more than fat. And I've been doing a lot of weight training to build those muscles. I can at least SEE a difference. Even on a month to month basis for the most part.   I have an appointment tomorrow for a fill...I had .5cc removed from the band 2 months ago. I think I might only have .25cc put in tomorrow and see how that goes for me. Kinda dreading the appointment, to be honest. I've only lost a couple of pounds since that last appointment. Yuck. But I'm trying to figure out this whole thing. Even 10 months on, I'm still learning every single day!   Today I bought a Fitbit from Best Buy to track my activity and sleep, etc. I hope it works for me. If it does, I will sing its praises on here for sure. Let you know in a month or so!   Anyway, GOOD LUCK to everyone who is about to be banded. I do not regret it one bit! I just wish I was a fast loser...but a loser is a loser! Ha! Who'd have thought I would WANT to be a "loser?"   Blessings all!   xo   ~M
maggs79

maggs79

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My Lapband Journal
 

2011 . wow. Its been so long. Am I ready to blog again about this stuff?? I dunno. 2011

Just... in the exact same position I was when I left off here years ago. I am STILL around 320 pounds... and i am STILL TIGHT and have restriciton problems constantly. But instead of trying to fix it with prednisone, I just deal with it. I choke every day. On food or water.   I think.. ill just start off with a food journal. I just gave up cookies yesterdaty or so I tell myself, we shall see. I gave up candy 10 months ago, and have had NO candy since. Which is mindboggling.   I have not done a food journal for months. I got to see where I can make changes. See if what I THINK, is really the Truth.   Tuesday April 12th   11am. - 2 pills and one gulp of 100% Grape Juice. 12:45pm- 4 tortilla chips 2:30 - One inch section of granola bar ariel handed me and I took. 3:30 -Now.. and Im hungry. but... ya. I can still feel that granola bite, in my throat. 5:00 = 3/4 cup mashed potatoes with gravy (from this dinner thing, i fed the meat to the dogs) 20 ounces 1% milk, with nesquick 7:40 - eating Rye chips right now.   hey. I should go to fit day.
Nykee

Nykee

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feedyoureye's Blog
 

12 weeks and 50% gone

Well today is my 12 week surgeversary, and I am at the half way point to goal. (Including the 10 pounds I lost before surgery) I have gone from a 22 pant to a 15. My butt has a double chin, but Ill take it. Less junk in the trunk for sure. Like the husband says,"wouldn't you know it that the boobs and butt go first!" I have had a mens shirt sitting on my dresser for YEARS. Its this very cool white Mexican lace shirt, that I could never get into... I figured, some day I will meet a cool small guy, who will really love this shirt.... will rock this shirt, and I will give it to him. Well too late, it fits ME now. I will rock it until it is too large for me then give it away. My labs are good, I am waiting for my cardiologist meeting to see if I can get off the statins. I have started taking Tango lessons, and the first guy I danced with told me i was a beautiful woman. This is just the beginning... its only been 3 months! Im loving my sleeve......not original, but true.
feedyoureye

feedyoureye

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My Life As Liz
 

I <3 my new PCP

I <3 my new doctor. She's so nice! And pretty. She was able to answer all my questions and check me out. She gave me antibiotics for my throat b/c she saw some spots that shouldn't be there and took a culture for strep. Then I had a blood test for allergies and got med refills. The lab tech was able to get blood on the first try instead of poking me 4 times. That's pretty awesome. I asked her if my veins would be any easier to find when I lost weight, and she said no. That it's just how some people are. That there are skinny people with super hard to find veins too. My dr also said that wls is fine and should be good for my liver. And I can drink on my birthday if I want. Just don't go crazy.   She also answered my questions about NASH. I'm in the early stages, so that's good. It's still reversible. I'm happy I can still take my allergy meds and my narcotics.   There was one thing I didn't tell her b/c I felt kinda embarrassed about it. We had unprotected sex over the weekend, so I just took Plan B, and I'm going to wait till tomorrow to start my antibiotics so the Plan B can be effective. We don't want any surprises. Not yet at least. Ideally I'd have surgery, get skinny, then have baby. Plus we can't afford one right now anyway. And I would rather be able to get down on the floor to play and be strong enough to carry it around first. Now I'm not able to do those things.   Hopefully the Plan B won't make me feel too shitty. The few times I've taken it in the past, I always took it at bed time and slept through any side effects. I need to go to the gym today, so I don't want to get sick or anything. The gym is 10 miles / 15 mins away. I just want to do a small workout. Mainly I need to go to take over payment of my membership.
My Life as Liz

My Life as Liz

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ChoseLife's Blog
 

Day 7 Pre-Op Diet

Another Bad Day. I was doing good all day had my shakes for breakfst and lunch. Walked to work. Had 2 hard boiled eggs for snack in between shakes. Had leftover turkey breast with some salsa. Lots of water. Then late last night my husband again starts bugging me that he is hungry. He wants pizza. I denyed him pizza and then he started with Tacos so I gave in. I ate 4 DQ tacos with taco sauce and 1 foot long chili cheese coney. Oh and another cupcake. Whats wrong with me? I do great all day and then I go crazy just before bed. I know I had several calories leftover for the day but I really over did it. I think my weakness is being home. Tonight I have class so hopefully I won't be tempted. I weighed in today and I haven't lost anymore weight but fortunately I haven't gained any but if I keep going like this it won't be long till it bites me in the butt. My Weight was 381.4. GNC Weight 3 days ago was 380.9. But different scales.
ChoseLife

ChoseLife

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changinmylyfe's Blog
 

PAINFUL HICCUPS

i HAD MY LAPBAND SURGERY ON APRIL 6,2011. MY QUESTION IS: DOES ANYONE HAVE PAINFUL HICCUPS AND CONTINUOUS STOMACH GROWLING. ANY HELP ON THESE TWO SUBJECTS ARE GREATLY NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! oTHERWISE i AM DOING GREAT AND HAVE ALREADY LOST 8.2 POUNDS SINCE LAST WEDNESDAY
changinmylyfe

changinmylyfe

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Cristine's New Life
 

Day One of: I'm serious about this.

Yes, I really am going to do it. I am going to jump through all the hoops I need to to get my LapBand surgery. To those of you who may have stumbled on this blog, and of course don't know me, I am married, a mother of three beautiful daughters (two in college, cha ching!) and have run my own business in cosmetics from my home for 19 years. I am a social butterfly, LOVE people, and until I started gaining a ridiculous amount of weight after being diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago, I was very active. So far, I've been to my oncologist (who referred me to the Bariatric Program I am going to, and said it would be a good idea to get the weight off since he has watched me struggle and GAIN weight since he began treating me), the bariatric surgeon, who told me I'm a good candidate, and the Psychologist who gave me an exam and set me up with the contingencies I must complete before having surgery.   Contingencies! Well, I have to see a shrink 6 times to make sure I'm not psycho, a nutritionist 4 times, and lose 10 lbs, then he will schedule my surgery date. At first, I looked at him and wanted to say, you've got to be kidding, a shrink 6 times?? A nutrionist only 4 times? What does that say about where he thinks I am mentally? Well, whatever it takes. I guess I feel a little fortunate after I got over the disappointment that I had contingencies, that mine are relatively easy to comply with. Shrink? Maybe I'll learn something new about myself. Nutritionist? Now that I have to admit, can't hurt.   The 10 lbs? Now that's the tricky one. Tune in next time for my plan on how to get that one done!
cristine

cristine

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torian's Blog
 

6th day of liquid diet pre-op

Well it's the 6th day and still going strong. I tried some vegetable broth tonight for dinner. Yuck! That's the first thing that I have had on the diet that I did not care for at all. I need to set aside specific time every day to exercise but I just can't find enough time. Gotta rearrange some priorites because it will be a major priority after surgery.Luckily I have got ahead a few weeks in my online courses so that I can at least have peace of mind that it is taken care of while I'm out of commission. Now if I could just put the kids on auto pilot....
torian

torian

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mammadukes112's Blog
 

Pre Op liquids start now.

Hello everyone Im sooo nervous about failing. I start my liquid protein shakes tomorrow and feel im going to be hungry. Can anyone give me and recipes for the pre op protein shakes. I purchased Unjury chicken broth and the unflavored. April 20th is the day. Im so worried about what to drink afterwards also. I have no idea why im having such difficulty. Thanks everyone
mammadukes112

mammadukes112

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SoCalAvsFan's Blog
 

Day -9 April 11 <Starting Weight 326.6>

Well seeing how informational reading other blogs are, I felt it was my duty to publish one in hopes that maybe somebody can gain insight or information from my lap band experience.   Today I have marked as -9 as in 9 more days left before I am banded on April 21 and my new life begins!   Started my preop diet today.. and it has been ROUGH. I had a protein shake for breakfast which wasnt bad, and had some lean chicken.. but the hunger is almost unbearable and its only the first day!   Ive had a migrane as well as an empty stomach all day and its affecting my work.. Im going to try to do some excersing tonight.. also am going to do the ol' Pre Pictures that I will be able to look back on in the future!.. Also need to weigh myself so that I have my Official starting weight.. not looking forward to that..   Well this should be good for now.. I know that someday I will look back on this blog and be able to say, That was the day that my life started to change for the better.   <Edit> Looks like my official starting weight is 326.6... brutal.. but hopefully starting tomorrow morning I will never see a number like that ever again.
SoCalAvsFan

SoCalAvsFan

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merred's Blog
 

Are We There Yet?

After losing 20lbs in the last 4 weeks I feel amazing, but honestly who am I kidding? I’m ready to be at my destination, pass go, collect $200, spend it on a bikini! Seriously, I’m just beginning the mushie stage and it’s not that much different than full liquids. And then half the time I’m stressed about if I’m causing damage to myself by eating! Was that a lump? Chew, chew, chew until your teeth fall out!!   For those of you who have lost so much weight, I commend you! You are the Gods of this site. You know the ins and outs of this crazy journey. I can’t wait until I’m one of those people who is like “it goes by so fast, you totally forget about it. It’s no big deal.” Well, I’m here now and this experience is burning holes in my memory.   The weight loss is awesome, but when you’re in the newbie stage there’s so many foreign pains and weird things happening to your body (like being a teenager). And the worst part is, you don’t have your best friends (pizza and pop tarts) holding your hand. It’s like someone dropped me off in the middle of nowhere and I’m not sure how to get home. So many of you out there have the map and are sure of the course, but I’ve lost my GPS and just hoping I find the way.   As I was writing this, I took a drink before waiting the allotted one hour after eating. Now I’m worried my stomach might explode because I messed up again! The humanity!!    
merred

merred

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sexyat44's Blog
 

Exercising...how do I talk myself into be complaint

I have all sort of machines, videos, and weights at my disposal, but I can't motivate myself to touch them. How am I going to commit to this, if I commit to getting off my butt and just popping in a Cd and get to moving. Why??? I feel like I am being so lazy and this is uncalled for and I am really mad at myself for this. I remember a time, I couldn't start my without exercising first. I need to figure out what was the motivation. I need to have some type of master plan to get me to start moving and grooving again. HELP I need to be motivated.
sexyat44

sexyat44

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Immabeslimagain's Blog
 

Post OP

Good Afternoon Ladies and Gents..... I'm on day 8 for the post op and I'm feeling okay. I kinda cheated on Sunday and had a spoon full of rice, but I focused and I'm presently back on task. Unsure how many people had to do the liquid diet, but it stands for deteremination and will power. I have had my husbanxd try to sabatoge my success with all these elaborate meals and I finally broke down and had some rice (bummer) God knows that I want this truly bad, so I'm BACK....   Can anyone tell me if its okay to have a sprinkle of hot sauce in my broth? Ive been eating on edy's popsicles and drinking crystal light and low fat low cal jello.
Immabeslimagain

Immabeslimagain

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ChoseLife's Blog
 

Day 6 of Pre-Op Diet

OK yesterday was a bad day. I woke up at 8:45am had my shake was feeling really good. Then my husband and his family wanted to go to breakfast at IHOP. I ate too much and I had 2 cupcakes at a Easter party last night. Dinner was shells and cheese with a hot dog and french fries. I am so disappointed with myself. I am feeling like crap and I just can't beleive that I did that to all my hard work during the week. Hoping to hope back on the wagon today.
ChoseLife

ChoseLife

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Lanette's Weight Loss Journey
 

Setting Goals

So far, I have not really set any time/weight goals. I haven't had a clue how to even guess how much I would lose. My original goal in my head was to hit Onederland by July 4. I think based on factoring in a 3 week stall and losing about 5 pounds a week, I'm going to bump that up a little to around June 10th. So....there you have it....my first goal. I want to lose 35 pounds and hit Onederland by June 10th.    
Lanette

Lanette

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chriper's Blog
 

Migraine Help!

Some please help me. I suffer from seasonal migraines thanks to swift changes in air pressure (sinus headaches). Prebanding I would take Excedrin MIgraine to get relief, but since being banded I was told to stay away from NSAID's which Excedrin happens to be. I've tried Sudafed, Sudefed PE, Sudafed Tripple action, but nothing is working. I've had a headache going on four days now with little relief, can anyone suggest an alternat medication that won't put me at risk for developing ulcers in my pouch?   Thanks
chriper

chriper

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Lanette's Weight Loss Journey
 

2 week update

So today is 2 weeks post op....lost 7 more pounds this week for a total since surgery of 17 pounds. Finally on Mushies now. Bring on the tuna, eggs and refried beans baby!       Weight Tracker: 300 - Highest weight Easter 2010 290 - Starting weight for 6 month PCP visits Size 24 270 - Consultation Date weight (BMI of 43.6) Size 20/22 252 - weight day of surgery 242 - 1 week post op 235 - 2 week post op   Timeline: 2/1/10 - Clock ticking on one year employment requirement 6/1/10 - 12/1/10 - 6 monthly visits w/ PCP to document non-surgical weight loss 2/1/11 - One year employment anniversary 2/14/11 - Consult with Surgeon 2/19/11 - Psych Consult 2/22/11 - Dietition Consult 2/23/11 - Pre-Certification Packet submitted to insurance w/ scheduled date of 3/28/11 2/24/11 - Approved! 3/28/11 - Surgery  
Lanette

Lanette

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princesslea's Blog
 

Getting nervous...

I am going for my consult on Friday, am so excited and nervous and the same time. I keep envisioning my new self and can't wait to see her. I have been heavy most of my life. I am tall and have been able to "hide" my true weight pretty well, but there is no doubt that I am heavier than I should be. I have always felt like the ugly duckling with my friends, being the tallest and biggest, I always stood out. Yes, this has made me self conscious and a lil' shy. I have struggled with being the center of attention and speaking in public. I worry about what people say and think of me. So I try to lay low (as much as I can) and be a wall flower. So, with this new journey approaching soon, I can't wait. I am nervous about the surgery and the whole liquid diet ( does this actually keep you feeling full?) Does the band actually make you feel full with less food and continue to make you feel full longer? These are the things I worry about...   Thank you to all who have read this and good luck to everyone.
princesslea

princesslea

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torian's Blog
 

5th day of liquid diet for pre-op

I am on my 5th day of nothing but solids and a protein bar at bedtime. It hasnt been going too bad. I love the Isolate protein shakes from NutriShop and the applesauce and yogurt give me a little bit of texture. I just need to stay away from my kids at dinner time (yikes!). I have lost 5.5 lbs so far and can't wait to see how much I lose before my surgery date on April 19th. I'm counting down the days and I have finally reached the single digits. Only 9 days to go!!!
torian

torian

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