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Lananala's Blog
 

From: The Waiting Game

Hello out there in VSG land.  I am trying to be patient playing this waiting game. I had my seminar with Dr. Feiz from Valencia, CA on 2/9 and have been waiting for my insurance approval.  I know it takes time to get everything together to send to insurance  but OMG... this is killing me.  I want this surgery so bad.  I read all the forums and try to soak up all this information like a sponge I heard from the coordinator that she sent my packet into Aetna last week and it usually takes 5-7 business days from submission so now I am watching the calendar and trying not to to call the office for updates every day.  Thanks for letting me vent.  I hope to be logging on very soon with a surgery date.     Has anyone had Dr. Feiz do their surgery? Just curious.   Thanks, Lisa   Source: The Waiting Game
Lananala

Lananala

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Life with VSG
 

Day 13

This is getting easier every day, but I still can't decide if that is a good thing. Sitting with my coworker at In-n-Out eating yogurt while he eats a gorgeous double double just kills me. I look forward to the "mushies" stage, which is next. I've been eating yogurt, apple sauce, and baby food but plan on introducing more soup and mashed potatoes in a day or so. I really want something solid in my stomach. But I know that my stitches/sutures are healing and I am definitely not willing to compromise in that regard. But goodness, I can't wait for a month to go by so I can eat a darn taco! Or at least taco meat, cheese, and lettuce!   Someone on here said that "mushies" can include beans and mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes sound SO GOOD right now. The cream of broccoli soup is satisfying but just is not enough. I'm also not doing great with the protein. I'm getting my liquids in via tea and water but that's about it. I don't quite understand the extreme need for protein. Maybe it just helps with these hunger pangs.   I wonder how people do with jamba juice, robeks, juice-it-up, etc? I would love to have one of their "lite" smoothies. I think the fruit might be too much sugar. At least it's natural sugar rather than processed crap.   Occassionally my side hurts, near my far right suture, but it's a fleeting feeling. I know the muscle under there is still healing so I need to be careful. I'm still worried about a hernia.   In news other than food/surgery, my friends are wildly successful in their respective far away places and I'm anxiously awaiting news from my graduate school of choice. I should be getting a yes or no for my masters program any day now, and the anxiety is just killing me! If I don't get in I will feel like an absolute failure.   I think I'm down approximately 15 lbs. Probably more now because I weighed myself yesterday. That's a nice feeling, but I can't wait to exercise and wear smaller clothing. When I start to exercise I will feel better overall, I think.   My Mom is super supportive, which is great. She sees this as an investment... an investment in everything, I suppose.   OH I'm having major issues with my period! I've been on it for over a week now and it should continue through this week (according to my pill box). I'm used to my period being expected and predictable but it came on suddenly and just won't stop. This happened to me when I started the pill years ago and my period lasted for A MONTH. Can you believe that!? I hope that doesn't happen again!
Sarah S

Sarah S

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Paul11011's Blog
 

3 month post op check up.

Yesterday I had my 3 month (11 week actually) check up with my nutritionist, surgical PA and exercise physiologist. Everything went very well and they were all pleased with the progress I've made both on the scale and with the changes I've made to my diet and workout routines. A couple of things of note that I want to share:   Weight on 11-23-2010 (initial consult): 492 Weight on 1-10-11 (Surgery day): 456 Weight on 3-28-2011 (3 Month check up): 383   Cholesterol on 10-13-2010 (Labs done with PCP before contacting surgeon): 221 Cholesterol on 3-28-2011: 170   Days of exercise per week pre surgery: Yeah right! Days of exercise per week since surgery: 6 (3 days of cardio, 3 days of strength training)   Normal breakfast pre surgery: 6 scrambled eggs with cheese and 6 sausage links. Normal breakfast post surgery: 1/2 cup egg beaters with 1 oz cheese   I thank God every night for the change he has brought into my life and the daily opportunities he gives me to be successful.
Paul11011

Paul11011

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Jebellah's Blog
 

One Week Post-Op

March 29, 2011   Well, week 1 draws to a close and I'm blessed to be sitting here feeling 100x better than I did on day 1. Each day has been a little easier than the last. Each morning I wake up and can sip a little more water, drink a little more broth, and walk a little farther. The first walk in the hospital was from the bed to the doorway. The first walk at home was from the bed to the mailbox. Today I managed to walk 20 minutes on the trail by my house. I was sweating (from exertion not heat but there was just a warm, almost pleasant, soreness from my workout.   I'm noticing when I get more protein in I have more energy and feel better in general. I have some pain and discomfort but a tylenol and a heating pad have knocked it right out.   I keep flashing back to the moments before surgery when I was looking up at the lights above my gurney and wanting to run. I had no right to expect things to go so smoothly but am very grateful they have. Even the liquid diet is not so bad (well... All in all I'm glad I went through with it. I changed my life that day in ways I'm only beginning to guess. I feel so blessed to be exactly where I am right now.   May the recovery continue to be this calm.   PS - 10.4 lbs lost since surgery 16.5 lbs lost since pre-op diet started   Bellah    
Jebellah

Jebellah

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Blog 76073
 

Tomorrow is the day!

I will be at the hospital at 5:30 tomorrow morning for my surgery! I am sooo excited, but nervous! I can't wait! Today I did the bowel prep, which was terrible. I would have rather had it pumped into me through an NG tube, haha. Thankfully I only had to drink half of the gallon. I'm down 17.5 lbs since starting the liquid diet almost 2 weeks ago, and 26.5 from my highest weight. Seeing the scale move so much is such a great feeling, even though I'm starving! I can't wait to eat solid food again!!! Well, off I go! Getting the kids ready to go to their grandparents' for the night and enjoying my last bite of jello for a little while, haha.    
PinkFish

PinkFish

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reverie's Blog
 

Love/hate relationship.

There's a thread on here about taking the easy way out and how many people who have not had WLS or any type of weight problem see it as a shortcut. But for me personally, I almost feel like I took the hard way. Let me explain:   I feel like with all of the fad diets, crazy exercise routines, weight-loss pills, "miracle" cures, weight-loss is even harder, even for the average person looking to lose 10-15lbs. While I do love my band and wouldn't trade it for the world, I almost feel like it sort of blinded me to the reality of healthy eating and nutrition.   I hopped on the low carb band wagon really hard. I ate no fruit, no high carb veggies, was strict strict strict until about 3 months ago. During the first 6-7 months I lost amazingly, and I am glad that I rarely hit a long standing plateau, but at the same time I feel like I was almost put behind a mask; my brain went into this "food is evil; carbs are evil; high calorie foods are evil" way of thinking and now that my weight-loss is pretty much in a range I can deal with, it has been hell trying to break these thoughts. I never thought it would be hard to tell myself it's okay to eat carbs. It's okay to eat chocolate. I can eat anything I want. But the fact is that food is not evil. Food didn't make me fat. In my case, overindulging with little to no exercise made me fat.   Yesterday I had an Oreo truffle; that's right. A bunch of freaking Oreos mixed with cream cheese and covered in white chocolate. I ate it; devoured more like it and then I felt an immediate sense of guilt. Why? Why does eating something sweet make me feel guilty? I'm not sure. But within a few minutes I came to my senses and realized that ONE truffle was not going to kill me. I was not going to gain 5lbs from it.   It's funny how I've gone from being a food lover, to a food hater, and nowadays I am slowly, but surely, training my brain to realize that no food is bad. Nothing; none of it. And plenty of people on here will disagree, but I've allowed more "junk" food into my diet and I love it, but the sense of guilt still lingers.   I can't wait until the day where I feel skinny, can eat whatever I want, and not second guess my choice.    
reverie

reverie

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Day Dreamer's Blog
 

Surgery Angels

If you have been on OH, you probably noticed they have "surgery angels". These angels keep everyone else updated on the progress of the patient. I think this is a great idea and wish we could do this on VST easily. (Right now you could post a comment/update on their profile or the surgery date thread.)   I have gotten close to quite a few people on here and it makes me nervous when they leave for surgery and we have no update for a week (or more - or never hear from them again). I understand that not everyone wants to give out personal info and I think that is where the "angel" or trusted friend could update us. Maybe this is something we could start doing ourselves.. just keep everyone updated on your buddy. Let's look out for each other.
Day Dreamer

Day Dreamer

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Jen's Jabbers
 

10 Weeks Post-op: ONEDERLAND and the 63lbs left behind!

[/url]   HOLY SHIT! I can't even believe it! From 262lbs a year ago to 199.6. I am elated! I celebrated 50lbs, then 60lbs lost and now... 63lbs loss. With my slowed down loss lately, I was prepared to wait until summer for this day. I didn't want to but I know that all good things are worth the wait. Then, TAH DAH! A pleasant surprise over the 2lbs gained last week. So, this week a total loss of 2.4lbs. EASY! I had surgery at 224lbs. So in 10 weeks, I've lost 25lbs. Not THAT impressive compared to others I guess but FANFREAKINGTASTIC for me!   6 weeks, 9lbs and I feel a whole lot different. Not that the photos are that drastic but I see changes. Forgive my surly face this morning. The elliptical called early!         10 WEEKS 4 WEEKS       Sunday night I had a great evening with MamaG. We played with the boys, had an awesome dinner c/o What the Crock!? (www.manicmama.com) and settled in for one of those "Bestie" chats. A great talk. A talk about our stresses. Most importantly, a talk about how super duper uber lucky we are. Lucky and fortunate to live the lives we live.         I am fortunate and thankful to have the family and the "framily" that I have! I love my Mister and the home we have made together. I do actually loathe love my job and generally my entire life! I face struggles daily when it comes to my Bandster Lifestyle. These are nothing but mental struggles. I can control this. Some people can not control the health struggles that face them and thier children. People can not control mother nature or the economy. There are so many examples of ugly situations where people are helpless.   I can control this and I have to try to keep that mantra throughout these struggles.         Another good week all wrapped up. It feels good to be home and back in the swing of things. I am not feeling any restriction these days with that elusive 2ccs during my first fill a week ago. I am still in the habit of eating out of small bowls and plates with smaller utensils to slow down and limit my food intake. I am eating what a regular person should be though and have concentrated on making sure I get enough water during the day. I got myself a fancy new water bottle and the novelty of it is keeping me interested for now.         All 199lbs of me, signing off!            
EdmontonGal

EdmontonGal

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hollyboyd63167's Blog
 

Update since surgery..

Well, I am offically twenty eight pounds lighter.   I lost ten on preop diet and 18 after being banded. I am feeling a lot better about myself just with that little bit of weight off. I also in a smaller sizes now. I started this journey in a 22s. I can wear 20s and they are lose.   After recovery I decided to cut off my hair and dye it brown with blonde highlights. I am thinking about going a little dark next time. I have gotten a lot of comments on my hair.. and the way I am looking.   I recieve a lot of support from my parents, coworkers and bosses. Then comes everyone in the chat room and those you meet in Lapbandtalk.com, whom has also been a great help answering questions and sharing their experience.   On a personal note: I have started to notice that my husband is becoming a little bit weird about the weight loss. However, he is also overweight. He thinks that if I am talking to a guy that I must be having an affair with him or anyone I talk to.. Its hilarious.. So, I just sit back and laugh.. I think I am becoming my a better person and I wonder what is he thinking..   This hasn't been the easiest thing that I have ever done thats for sure. During the first week or so of being banded.. I was sick but I finally overcame it when I able to have mushy foods or soups.. I have only taken one picture since being banded.. Sad, I know.. However it is my profile picture with my daughter. I have always hated pictures since I was a child so maybe this will change things.   This is a journey that I am very excited about.. I will be glad once I get to start working out.. I talked to my coordinator at the support group meeting last night about when will I be able to do more than walk. So, it looks like next week. I will start doing more. When talking to Tara, I asked could it have been from stilling be sore at my six week post op visit and she said yes.   At my week eight appointment I got my first fill. I had to 2 ccs added to my 1.8 cc that was placed in my band during surgery. Which I did not know that I had any fluid in my band.. but now I do. Which leads me to wonder could this have been my problem being sick after surgery who knows..   I feel as though I am rambling so if you are reading this I am sorry..  
sassy k's mommy

sassy k's mommy

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mammadukes112's Blog
 

Nervous nelly

Wow Well Im sick to my stomach didnt think I would feel this way. Hopefully tomorrow I will find out my surgery date. Never thought I would be this nervous. Why do I have it in my head that i will never be able to have solid foods again? Uggh
mammadukes112

mammadukes112

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Blog 95458
 

March 28th....

So, I couldn't think of a creative title for this blog entry, so I'm just using today's date.   My weight loss is still slow I think partly because of my thyroid meds and partly because of needing to change up my exercise routine/habits. I went for a fill appt last Thursday and the PA decided not to add any. I was okay with that, seeing as it seems like the biggest thing holding back better weight loss, is the thyroid issue. She suggested working on eating the 3/4 cup of food instead of the 1 cup that I've been doing and also increasing weights during my workouts. I guess it's helping, because I'm waiting for my appt w/my endocrinologist about the Thyroid thing and I've lost about 2 lbs.   It is my husband's birthday today and we went to Red Robin. I got a regular size burger, but did not eat any of the bun (just what was in the middle) and only like maybe two of their fries. I really couldn't eat much more. I think I might have been ok with eating a little less of that burger patty though. ...at least I don't eat like that all the time. Only very rarely, do I ever feel really full. It is not a comfortable feeling.   I have been doing better with my food otherwise and am actually having a Muscle Milk during the day. I am trying to increase the protein I'm getting and the Muscle Milk helps during the day with having the smaller "meals".   I'd like to lose 5 more lbs by the end of April. Fingers crossed!
nomorejellybelly

nomorejellybelly

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tdt's Blog
 

One week post surgery

Well, it's been one week and thing are quite intresting. Surgery went beautifully, was relaesed the next day as planned. Came home feeling fine but things took a drastic turn the next day. I felt dizzy and my breathing became labored. Talked with surgeons nurse and was given instructions for pain management. No relief. Went to emergency room, discovered my problem was not the band, I had pneumonia. Was placed back in hospital for pulmonary treatment. The staff was excellent. They took the time to work with my lungs and the post surgery diet. Being in the hospital was kinda cheating....I' did'nt have to worry about lab levels, diet, or pain management. I'm home now and felt well enough to drive today. Have lost 11 pounds in one week. Hope this just keeps getting better..
tdt

tdt

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Jenn1214's Blog
 

Great news today!

Today I had my 2 week post op appointment. I was given the all clear to start soft foods (yay!) and was told my incisions look "fantastic". I can also start exercising a little now too. My first soft meal consisted of crackers, feta cheese and hummus. Boy is chewing a strange sensation after not doing it for almost a month! I'm just happy things are moving along and I'm healing well. To all you bandsters still in your liquid diet phase...there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
Jenn1214

Jenn1214

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The plot thickened and so did I
 

Being married to the "chip guy"

As the title explains, I am married to the chip guy. My husband works for Frito-Lay. No big deal, right? Normally no. Any given day prior to having surgery I could care less about the stacks of boxes of Frito-Lay products in our living room that we hand out to friends and family. I got over chips a long time ago, shortly after he started working for the company because they were always around. But I have one weakness. I love me some freaking Cheetos! Even those I got over, but now as I allow my son and daughter to split one of the small bags I find my head back in my old habit of wanting to eat about 10 mini bags of Cheetos. I'm over it, physically anyway. I restrain obviously because I know I have too, but damn does my head and my taste buds want them. It is mainly the smells that get me, make my mouth water and mess with my head. I am finding this with a lot of the food in my house that my husband and children eat. So, I figure it's just as good of time as any to really phase out all the junk and get them to eat, and hopefully crave, healthy food too. I know I have seen a topic online here somewhere about Camelbaks, or hydration packs. Let me just tell you if you do not have one or worry about them for air intake or whatever reason, don't! Get one!! I love mine. I have been able to sip water from mine all day long and get in so much more fluid because it goes everywhere with me, so I have no excuse. It's a constant reminder to drink the fluids!! And I am only 12 days out and have no issue with the amount of water per sip, nor any air issues. The same goes for gum. I am a huge gum chewer and I decided to brave it, and no issues whatsoever! I know everyone is different so please be careful should you try either, but I am a huge advocate for both and suggest you at least give it a try!! My Camelbak holds 48oz of water and it's my personal goal to finish my entire pack in one day. Plus I have other fluids, like Crystal Light that I drink to get me to my 64oz. Protein is still kind of hard for me. I just use the Professional Strength Whey Protein from Walmart. It's like 17 bucks for a big container and I double my scoops so I get in 52 grams in the morning and try to get in additional 26 at night. I still need to take my measurements but I am dreading it. I know in a month when I measure again I will be glad, but for now I am kind of mad that I am fat. I know that sounds weird, and it's not like I expected to be skinny two weeks after surgery, but this is a mad I have been for years. Two hours of an operation on my stomach is not going to instantly take away the anger and bitterness I have over being fat. It's a process, I know, but one I am ready to be done with. Guess it's never really done. Gonna have to work on wrapping my head around that. Until then, just gonna take it one day at a time! What else can I do!? Anyway, good luck to all you sleevers out there and to those in the process keep fighting for it, it will be worth it!!
foxgirl74

foxgirl74

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Chronology of my Journey
 

Thank Goodness I Can Still Drink Lemonade or What to Do with Lemons (Pre-surgery)

3/24/11: Appointment with my DO about a non-WLS matter. Noted that in the last two weeks, I lost 3 lbs.   3/28/11: Jan, from Dr. Heohn's office called to set up my initial appointment with Dr. Hoehn. She made no mention of our earlier conversation in which she said my insurance was limited to $10,000 and would not coverage a fraction of the total costs. She said that I should bring a list of current medications and the $500 program fee. I asked if this could be paid with my flex benefit card. She said it can. She asked if I understood how to get to the office. I replied that I had no idea where the office was, I had been only to the place where the seminar is held. Her directions are to take highway 35 to 75th Street, east on 75th, left at the light near McDonalds, then right into the parking lot. I asked if there was an address. She huffed somehting about it being suite 230, the address is 9301 W. 74th Street; Merriam, KS; but said she had yet to see 74th street anywhere, the address won't help. I wish I could convey her tone - it is hard to feel good about dealing with Dr. Hoehn and his staff when my contact is so thoroughly hateful-sounding.     Upcoming appointments:   4/11/11 @ 12:30 Initial Appointment with Dr. Hoehn June: Call Jill to update her on my progress
Holiday

Holiday

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What's behind the curtain?
 

I think I got the LOW-DOWN (do people even use that term anymore?)

That was my attempt at bonding with the misguided youth of today.....probably a botched effort, but an effort none the less!   I attended an educational seminar on Saturday at my surgeon's office. I am going to attempt to re-state what I learned. Keep in mind, I am an industrial applications specialist, not a doctor or a dietician.........I just like to share learned information.   I was not aware that the average female body is designed to absorb no more than 45 grams of carbs and 27 grams of protein per 4 hour period. This was amazing news to me because I always thought that more protein was better, and it didn't matter when you got it all in, just that you got it in. I was also under the impression that carbs are bad........THIS IS NOT THE CASE.   Carbs fuel our muscles. Protein repairs and rebuilds our body and muscles. Excessive carbs turn to sugar in the blood stream, and will sit there and circulate as sugar in your blood stream until you work them out through time or more quickly through workouts. Excessive protein can be bad for your kidneys. Protein after a workout is necessary, but excessive protein consistantly can become a kidney problem.   ARE YOU READY FOR SOME MORE GREAT NEWS?   On average, there are 7 grams of protein in a 1 oz serving of meat. Women should be getting 3.5 oz (approx 27 g) per meal....what does that say about a 10 oz steak? TOO MUCH? YEAH! On average, there are 15g of carbs in a serving of pasta (1/2 cup) or 1/2 of a piece of fruit (apple, banana, pear). We need 3, 15G servings of carbs in a 4 hour period.....how much do you think is in that tortilla, or that Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie?   This all can change if you have an active lifestyle or with workouts, or if you are lucky enough to be a man.   I learned more, including stress management techniques from a clinical psychologist, but these are the main points that I thought I needed to share! WEIGH-IN in 2 more days! I'll finally know how much has been lost in my 1 month after surgery!    
hmm33502

hmm33502

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Blog 98380
 

very slow weight loss

Is there anyone else out there who has been banded 6 months or longer and is finding that their weight loss is extremely slow? Its been 6 months for me and I went from 230 to 205. size 16/18 to 12/14. I have had 3 fills and 1 unfill. I lost most of the weight before the unfill... I was just too tight and I could barely get food down. Now, Im eating almost anything I want because a small amount of fluid was taken out. I wish I could find a place where Im not hungry all the time but where I can also get enough protein and good food in. Just curious to see if anyone else can relate to this.
kelly111

kelly111

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Blog 90135
 

Unfilled a smidge..so much better!

So, after my sinus drainage last week, I made an appointment with my doctor's office to get a little fluid taken out. They took out just a bit and what a difference! I was able to eat, drink, and start losing again! I have lost 3 pounds since they took the fluid out. I think because I can get my protein in now! I am officially 46 pounds down and almost 6 months out. Once these 280's are gone, I will feel so much better. I feel like I have been stuck here forever! Now that I am finally where I need to be (fluid wise), I am hoping it will start coming off quicker now. Too much fluid, I don't lose. Too little, I don't lose.   We went out of town on a shopping trip this weekend and I was really proud. Instead of getting steak or something like it at Outback, I got a small size seared tuna appetizer at Outback. And, it was filling! I have found that I need to just order small portions when I go out. Even if I get a smaller meal and box half of it up, I will still try to eat more than I should. It's all mental. If I get just what I need (usually a kid sized portion is plenty), I do better at limiting myself.   It's taken 6 months, but I am finally starting to "get it" and adjusting. Everyday is a struggle for a recovery food addict, but I am getting better and better at eating better. One upside to eating out? Instead of going for the most bang for the buck (I used to choose the biggest portion item sometimes!), I can get a better quality, tastier, and healthier item for the same price and be okay with the fact that it's a tiny portion. I love my band. Sometimes we bicker, by my love for it is unconditional :-)
qtney1

qtney1

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SuzanneS' Blog
 

Foamy Urnie

I had my lapband surgery on 2-14-11, and so far things have been going well. My doctor is happy with my results. I have been noticing one thing within the last 2 weeks that has me a little concerened. When I urniate, I have foam on top of it in the toliet bowel. Sometimes there is more than others. I was wondering if any of you have experencied this, and if you have if you could help me out.
SuzanneS

SuzanneS

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How I lost 100lbs
 

The battlefield....

Totally realizing that weight loss is more of a mental battle than it is a physical. Going through my closet getting rid of clothes that are too big for me, and instead of having tears of joy, I have tears of something else. I know they're just clothes, and can be easily replaced...I can rationalize but it doesn't change how I'm feeling. *sigh*     I'm a bit of a clothes horse and when I buy something, I buy it because I absolutely LOVE it, so watching it go to someone else, or parting with it is hard, but really it's not about them or the clothes. It's more about I feel like layers of me are be peeled away and I'm not sure what we'll find or what will be exposed. It's so weird, I never thought I'd feel this way. I thought I'd be doing the HAPPY DANCE, and there's times I do, but tonight, I don't know.. it's just affecting me different. I think because as many times as I've cleaned out my closet and given away clothes, there's certain items I've hung on to, and kept "just in case" maybe that's it... maybe it's because somewhere deep down I'm feeling like, I can't go back, like before, I've yo-yo'd my whole life. Making jokes out of true stories about how I went on a cruise at a size 18, but packed my "Fat clothes" and came off a 20/22. I think maybe it's because releasing those items on some level means I'm releasing the permission I once gave myself to be fat, that it was OK, that I could go up and down and would figure it out and be fine as long as I stayed under 300lbs or a size 26 or smaller.     Going into stores I'm so used to shopping in and realizing I'm toward the end of my days there... maybe I just feel exposed and afraid of the unknown, a size 18 is the smallest I've ever been in adult life. Well since I was about 14 actually.... I don't know anything else beyond this. I see my body changing every day, even if the scale doesn't change, I lose inches, go down in size etc..     A custom t-shirt I had made not too long ago is now a little big, I just realized I may actually HAVE to get another shirt made soon, just these little things, usually they make me happy. But tonight, for some reason they made me sad, like I literally had tears... I was laughing at myself because I couldn't figure out WHY I was feeling this way, but I no matter how hard I tried... I still felt the way I felt.     This is a long journey and it's so much more than just a physical one, but at the same time.. to be honest, I haven't really worked out since I've had my surgery.... in this exposed feeling tonight, I think it's evident why... I've been afraid of the unknown, of the life that awaits me below a size 18 of the life where I'm not longer really seen as "fat" or overweight by most people. Where I'm no longer the biggest person in the room. The last time I was here... I creeped my way back up to a 26 in a year and half... their were some extenuating circumstance but still....it happened.. thing is, the whole reason I got this done was so that it would NEVER happen again.     So ready or not, here I go...tomorrow (or today) is a new day, I'll take each day, one by one, do something for myself everyday, move everyday, do something EVERYDAY and see what changes come out of it. Who would have known at a year and 3 months out I would be feeling this flood of emotions?!?! Like I always say....this is a journey... I've obviously got mine cut out for me, but I'm more than up to it!    
Yvette1026

Yvette1026

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Reseructing TC...
 

3 month update

Hello fellow losers (I say this lovingly). I just wanted to stop by to update everyone on my post surgical experiences. To date it has been 2 months and 24 days since my surgery (Jan 3, 2011). I have lost 54+ pounds. I am down from a 16W to a 12 regular. My goal is size 8, but with curves. The best thing I am happy about is that my cardiologist is talking of taking me off some of my blood pressure meds. My goal is to be totally med free by my 1 year surgerversary (yeah I made it up) date. I feel great. People at my job are really beginning to notice. Some are extra nosey and others seems truly happy for me and like the change. That really doesn't matter because what does matter is that I feel great. The relationship with my live in boyfriend of 9 years is done, but that happened before my surgery. It just magnified things that were wrong after my surgery. Life goes on.   Anyone that is still contemplating surgery, it is one of the best decisions I've made for me. I'm healthier, and on my way to happier. Take care and always remember to put yourself first. If you are not at your best you cannot give your best to others.
TheBestIsYetToCome

TheBestIsYetToCome

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Kiskis' Blog
 

Week 7 Post-op

Hi gorgeous banders!   I have been destressing this weekend and preparing for a crazy week. DH b-day today and he loves his gift - ipad2. It was just released on Friday here in Canada so it won't be delivered until 3-4 wks.   DH hubby and I had a big 3 kms walk in the sunshine along the river. Went out to celebrate his b-day last night. The plan was to go dancing. We never go out. Just our luck we went out and the dj was lame and nobody was dancing. Also we were both so tired we wanted to go to bed. Sign of age? lol as we are in our early 40's.   We had a really lazy day today. Lunch out on the river and a big nap.   Since my fill on wed I am getting use to what works and not with the new plumbing. I have been a stuck a few times. I am eating less and just need to find what works. It is amazing how 2 CC's can change everything. I made a yummy egg, chicken & blue cheese puree.   Spring is here so we are going to start on our little yard in our town house. I want to spruce things up so going to do a few repairs and paint. Planning new planters & outside decor.   I only lost a pound this week but need to take measurements as I feel good and I am down another size. Another bag of clothing this week gone!   I am focused on my trip to Mexico with my BFF. I would like to be down 2 more sizes. One gal at my clients is calling me the blonde skinny bitch - I find it really motivating .   I am so excited that I can start back on weights and kick up my workouts a notch or 2. I need to see how things go then I will also start back with pilates 2x/week.   My back feels better. The true test will be golf when I start back.   Sorry if I missed anyone. Big bugs to you all & have a kick ass great week!
Kiskis

Kiskis

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bird925's Blog
 

Just getting started

I'm just getting started. Last week I have completed my bloodwork, cardio clearence, psyc eval,and barium swallow study. This week I have to see the nutritionist and my pcp and all my pre stuff will be done. Then my paperwork gets submitted to the insurance for approval. They say my insurance is one of the easy ones for approval so I hope they are right. I just want a surgery date. I am so ready for this journey to take flight. I have Amerihealth Administrators. Does anyone else have my insurance and has recently had surgery?    
bird925

bird925

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