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Mrs.Mustang's Blog
 

Two Weeks Post Band !!

Today is my two week band-iversary, and I must say . . . I feel great!!   The first week was pretty rough, feeling like my stomach muscles had been severed, allergic reactions to the bandages that left my abdomen looking like I'd stuck those bathtub adhesive decals all over it, culminating in a case of hives that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy! Guess what, I'm allergic to latex . . . who knew??   Week two, I noticed I could sleep on my stomach, I could get up without assistance, the hives have finally started to subside, and I'm still not really hungry!! During the mushy stage, I've been able to eat pretty much the same things I prepare my family for dinner, with a few modifications (throw the protein in the food processor, omit the pasta, rice, bread, etc.)   The main thing I notice though, is how much more energy I am starting to have, and how clear-headed I feel. I am sure this is in large part due to cutting sugars and starches out of my diet for the past month. But the real bonus is that I am down a whopping 23 pounds in all, and I have been able to fit into the clothes I 'grew out of' last year . . . luckily I saved them!   Even with the allergic reactions (which are not common), if anyone out there is on the fence about being banded, I would tell you to go for it! I have dieted my entire life, and I will say that this is by far the easiest time I've had. Mentally, it just feels different knowing that this is a complete lifestyle change. There have been a couple of times where something has smelled really good, or I've been pretty hungry and started to eat what would have ordinarilly been a much larger portion. After a few minutes, I am fully satisfied, and just don't want anymore. I can already see that this is going to work for me, because my band tells me when I've had enough, and I quit right then.   All in all, being banded has been a very positive experience for me, and I really look forward to working with it over the coming months to build a healthier me!!
Lauren825

Lauren825

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Day Dreamer's Blog
 

Wellbutrin and pre-op diet

After a recent visit to my PCP to ask for a diet aide / drug, he prescribed me Wellbutrin. He said even if I were to get WLS that the Wellbutrin would help in pre-approval and pre-op phase. Just curious if this is normal? The pre-op diet seems pretty strict so why would I need to add a drug?!?! Maybe he is hoping that I will be happy with the results of the drug and forget about the surgery?!?! (BTW I wasn't depressed... just not happy with my weight - does that equal depression??) Hmmm.    
Day Dreamer

Day Dreamer

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Melissa's Blog
 

First Seminar Last Night

I attended my first WLS seminar last evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. Dr. Harrison was the surgeon who did the presentation. I have to say that I didn't really get any "new" information from the seminar. I think I've done so much research on all of the surgery choices, that I was not surprised with any thing that was said. Of course, that's a good thing. It reinforces everything that I've read so far, and only makes me more confident in my choice to do this. Oh, and I did learn about the hospital's program for the dietician, nutrition, etc that I would need to go through to have the surgery.   I thought Dr Harrison was very professional. Seems like a nice guy. Has a sense of humor that occassionally shines through, but mostly he's no nonsense. At least that was my first impression of him. All good.   I go to my second WLS seminar next week at another hospital - Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton, PA. The surgeon there will be Dr. Bono. I'm interested in seeing how that one goes. I'd like to see if they have a program like Lehigh Valley for the dietician, etc. It would be nice to get it all in one spot if possible.   I have heard not so great things about Hazleton's General Hospital, and wonderful things about Lehigh Valley Hospital, BUT, I've heard good things about Dr. Harrison, and WONDERFUL things about Dr Bono, so I'm not sure yet which way I will go. Should I base my decision on the hospital itself, or on the surgeon?? I just don't know yet. I'll just have to go to the second seminar and then see what king of impression I get from them and continue to do my homework.
Melissal

Melissal

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pfc5150's Blog
 

Throwing up and need help with food ideas

I am a really picky eater, always have been but I was still over the years able to pack on the pounds. I decided to have the surgery because I was tired, had really high blood pressure and was always the big girl with the pretty face. I am having issues because I throw up alot. I don't like fish, I don't like squash, I don't like to cook anymore. We are empty nesters, my kids have been gone for years now. I kind of quit cooking because it was just my husband and I. We went out a lot. Now, I am at the point that I don't know what to eat.   I think I still eat too fast. I am drinking protein supplements and eating eggs. That is getting boring. Everything that I really like is not good any longer. Any suggestions????
pfc5150

pfc5150

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The Sweet Spot
 

2/23/11 Ode To My Band (and Other Posts)

As usual, I'm behind sharing (here are my last three blogs, also here http://bandgroupiethesweetspot.blogspot.com/[/url] ), enjoy!   *Portions of Posts Deleted for Lap Band Book   It's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood... I've finally done it! I've met my first Blogger friends in person! My Pittsburgh neighbors! Here we are at lunch today.   We were talking about how we started our blogs and how we found each other...I remember back when I started my blog on LBT (before I really knew what a blog was) and I thought it was just a spot on LBT for me to keep a little journal. I was so surprised to soon find friends there that I instantly had something in common with (on the scary internet of all places!)...our weight battles are such a connecting and bonding tie to each other.   Having only met one LBer before in person (a nurse at my PCP...side note: It was great to finally meet Judi and thank her, as her blog was one that I had poured over when I started researching the LB (she's the perfect model for a textbook LB journey...no complications, no unfills, no Gallbladder out even...she's worked her Band perfectly...I, on the other hand...well, as my friend says 'It all happens to you so you can write about it for everyone else! These ladies are as fantastic in person as on their blogs and it was so fun to meet them...let's do it again soon!   On to other news...   Urologist Specialist check up today (yes, I was in the stirrups before going to lunch...yay)...and what did the Nurse and then my Doc want to talk about?....my LB of course. Last time I saw them I was about 60 lbs. down and today they were each full of compliments and questions.   We're off to Philly tomorrow evening to stay with DH's sister/family (they have 2 kids about my kids ages) for the long weekend...DS1 can't go as he has a charity event this weekend at PSU ('Thon'), but DD is driving herself and meeting us there (she doesn't have Monday off and will come back early Sun).   We need to get out there as we haven't seen DH's parents in awhile (remember, they had to cancel vacation with us this past summer...her hip). DH's sis says they've stopped driving at night, so I'm not sure if they're up to driving out to us anymore or not, we'll see...it's hard to find time for us all to be together and make the trip, now that the 5 teen/older grandkids are going every which way with schools/jobs, so we'll have to grab moments when we can, like this.   Have a great weekend all...enjoy this heat wave (60's here YAY!)! Happy President's Day!   Extra-Long We had a great extra-long weekend. We had an easy trip out as the sun was shining and the snow was almost all melted. We stayed with DH's sister/family and just relaxed, did some crafting with the girls, and visited. DH's parents live about 30 min. away and we talked a lot about their upcoming move to a retirement condo (a double like my parents moved to). At least they haven't started building their phase yet so we have about 1.5 years to recover from my parents move before another 'big move' begins. They took us to their Club (an old DuPont mansion is the Clubhouse) for dinner Sunday night: We left fairly early on Monday and coming back through the mountains on the turnpike we ran into the deepest fog I've ever been in. We were afraid we'd get rear ended if we slowed down too much, so it was a delicate balance driving less than 40mph with flashers on (and there was no pulling over to wait this out...just get down the other side of the mountain). We were white-knuckling it for awhile and I was helping to 'spot' for DH as I leaned forward (yeah, like that would help) and bugged my eyes out. Here's a pic after it cleared a little, but even here you can only see a few car lengths ahead. Thank goodness we left early as about 1/2 hour from home the rain, then snow started and it was accumulating fast. By morning we had about 10 inches on the ground. School was cancelled yesterday due to all the snow, so it was an EXTRA-long weekend. I've got a physical this morning (and DS2's is this afternoon) with my PCP Doc and I haven't seen him since my visit with him in 2008 when I first discussed the LB (I saw his CRNP's for all my LB visits). I'll remind you that he didn't give me the warm fuzzies about getting the LB then, so I'm super curious to see what he says today. As promised, I'll ask him about long-term use of a PPI for reflux (no, I haven't started using my Nexium again).   The scale is very slowly moving (just as it should be this close to my maintenance weight) and I'm seeing the 150's again some days...sweet Goddess of Restriction! Let's hope I'm back to stay!
Band_Groupie

Band_Groupie

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newnatalie's Blog
 

OMG! I AM AN EMOTIONAL EATER!

OK. I admit it ... I am a major control freak! Those closest to me secretly talk about me behind my back and even occasionally tell me about my bossy ways to my face. I'm a big girl (no pun intended) so I can handle it, right? I will admit that I like to have my hand on the pulse of the things around me. I am a go-getter, a mover, a shaker ... but this week, I realized I have a serious problem!   So here goes ... my aunt died last week. It was very tragic. She was only 49. Died of cancer. Had 4 kids and 3 grandkids. On the outside, I was calm (had to be strong for the family). I took control of the situation by comforting everyone and taking on the task of planning the funeral. I found something I could control, since death was surely out of my league.   As I jumped into my funeral planning duties, I wasn't crying or even depressed ... I started to unconsciously EAT! There was a handful of peanuts here, a stick of cheese there, a few chips while on the phone, a piece of chicken while emailing family, a bowl of chili while watching tv, a fruit cup before bed ... It took about 24 hours before I realized that I was about to eat myself into oblivion.   As I went o grab my next victim from the refrigerator, I literally said aloud "OH MY GOD! I AM AN EMOTIONAL EATER." Until that moment, it had never dawned on me that I was the uncontrolled eater doctors talk about. I was the emotional, unstable, food stalker, seeking to soothe her heart at the end of fork! I wasn't HUNGRY. I was HURT! But most of all, I was NOT in control. Can you believe the Control Queen relinquished her crown to a scoop of rainbow sherbet (which is fat free by the way)?   This startling revelation caused me great self reflection. How had I missed this negative personal trait after all these years (well not ALL these years, I am only 26 *wink*) ? As I reminisced, I realized that I have always been an emotional eater. I just didn't have a stomach that could only hold 4 ounces of food at a time to catch my attention. My sleeve talks. Seriously, sometimes it speaks soft and gentle. Other days, it screams and yells. This time, my new stomach brought me face to face with a demon I never knew existed. For this, I am grateful.   See you can't defeat the demon if you don't know it exist. I am always so busy being "in control" that it is hard to recognize the areas of my life that are "out of control." Needless to say, I immediately closed the refrigerator and begin to starve my emotional cravings. Trust me, they fought back, but a control freak never loses. So as I laid my aunt to rest, I also buried the need to eat my way through emotionally charged situations. I will sing, I will write, I may even cry, but I will not eat. I now reclaim my crown as the Control Queen (you may continue talking behind my back)!   NewNatalie 53 pounds lost since November 30, 2011
newnatalie

newnatalie

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mamma t's Blog
 

NEW

NEEI JUST GOT MY SURGERY DATE FOR 03-07-11!!! I AM GETTING VERY NERVOUS. ANY TIPS ANYONE CAN GIVE ME, ANY IMPORTANT INFO I SHOULD KNOW RIGHT NOW?    
mamma t

mamma t

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rachelkork's Blog
 

Pre Op Diet Day 9

Today I had my final appointment before my surgery. I met with the anesthesiologist to go over my medical history and talk about the surgery day. I totally forgot about the breathing tube, I knew you needed one while under general anesthesia but for some reason it slipped my mind. I was also put off with the fact that after they take the breathing tube out I can't have water for 2 hours. I hate having a scratchy throat and no water. Over the weekend I ordered the book I'm going to read while in the hospital, if I'm awake. Technically it's not a book but a graphic novel, The Walking Dead omnibus 3. I have to mention that I have a thing for zombies. Only 6 more sleeps!
rachelkork

rachelkork

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Jen's Jabbers
 

5 Weeks post-op - A case of the sags.

So today marks 5 weeks. It is crazy time for me at work these next few weeks. I have to, "HAVE TO" work hard at planning ahead during these times. For instance, I had a 0900 staff meeting and rushed home at 3 to get my elliptical session in before a 630 meeting at a neighbouring town for a banquet. So, little time for exercising, plus allot of eating on the run will equal poor choices for me in my old life. NOT MY NEW LIFE!   Last week I weighed in at 208.6 - a 4th of a lb lost for the entire week of super duper exercising and eating well 100% of the time. This week, I weigh in at a respectable 206lbs and didn't exercise as much as I would have liked to AND had a ladies only sushi slumber party with the besties Sunday night AFTER a few nachos and Irish Car Bombs Saturday. WTF?!?!? Anyone else with me on this one?   I am not complaining here either but I have noticed things starting to sag. First the boobs, which I believe most of my 55lbs lost came from, are starting to droooop. 2 o's didnt do the drooping justice. Second, the flab around my tummy. I went from a round, robust belly to getting rolls. It does't seem fair. Give me back my boobs WL Gods and take whatever you need from my thighs or my ass. Actually, ripe for the picking from ANYWHERE else besides the boobs!   I will continue to make my exercise goals and plan ahead and HOPE that if I continue, I will hit my mini-goal of 199lbs by June 5th - My Bday. I dont really have a solid # in mind that I would like to reach but after this entire year of hard work, I would be happy to maintain whatever I do lose for the rest of my life. I think a maintenence goal is a good one for me! DO NOT GAIN! Should be easy, right?!?! lol.       THE BESTIES DO JASPER, Easter 2010. Me on the far right.    
EdmontonGal

EdmontonGal

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justplaintired's Blog
 

Very excited today!

I weighed myself today and since 2/5/11 (started pre-op diet), I have lost 20 lbs! I was banded on 2/11/11 so I'm thrilled with my results so far. I have some ways to go, of course, but I can feel the difference in my clothes, my face looks less bloated and my stomach is starting to go down.   I worked today for the first time since surgery and I did feel pretty sore when I got home in the port site. I also seemed to have some majorly trapped gas in my body last night and into today. I'm doing pretty darned well with this. I'm proud of myself!   I had a little incident last night where I think I didn't chew up a piece of soft chicken well enough or ate it too fast. I dunno but it got stuck, it hurt...ultimately I barfed (different barfing post band)...twice.   I cannot wait to get into ONEderland. I'm four lbs away from that. I hope to see it within the next two weeks.   Yippee! Life is good...
justplaintired

justplaintired

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sunny2010's Blog
 

Being proud of who we have become..

I have not really thought too much of what I have done this month untill today. I know what I have done to get here and trust me I have come a long way. I started this process Jan 2010. From 5th grade on I have had troubles with my weight. I started seeing a new Dr. in Dec 2009 and she suggested this surgery to me. At first it was out of question but as my battle with diabetes got more and more annoying I began to take it into consideration. I kinda felt like I was cheating... like I wouldnt feel like I did it myself and wouldnt be proud of it. After deciding I was going to do it and had 110% support from my wonderful family and amazing guy I started the process. I slowly started sharing what I was doing with everyone I work with. Being that they have all seen how hard things had been medicaly for me EVERYONE has been so supportive. So here I sit today and am thinking of what I have done and how I worked to get where I am... I am beyond proud of what I have done and who I have become. This was deffinatly not the easy way. Easy is not the word to EVER describe what any of us have been through or what we will continue to go through. I am just starting the band journey and I will continue to share what I have done with ANYONE. I am extreamly proud of who I have become because I looked outside the box and broke the way I looked at my situation. I am also proud of every person on this site because you as well have made such a HUGE step.. A step twards a better, healthy life away from what has had our hold for so long.. FOOD!!! So far this month I made a major life change. I got banded.. I have stuck by rules.. Rules of not eating what I want.. wow since when does Sunshine do that..?? Stay on liquids for weeks.. hmmm doesnt sound like me.. Not fully till this month. Not one cheat!! I have exercised my butt off. Started that a few days after surgery and have not quit.. and nor will I quit till I lose the weight I want off. Even if this band doesnt work in my favor (not likely).. I have come to far to not do this and I know I shared this with everyone so I wouldnt fail. Not saying if you chose not to share that your going to fail I just know myself. So for anyone reading this I am proud of you as well for thiking about or for having done it.. Best of luck to everyone on your way to a new life..
sunny2010

sunny2010

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LaLaFlowers' Blog
 

Appointment on 25th..

Hello ...   I have been going through this process for sometime now. It only took a couple of years to decide and then get my Dr. to refer me. I am up to the point of my appointment with Pacific on Friday. First the Psy, internist and the Surgeon. Maybe I am getting a little nervous. I also know that once I make up my mind that this is the best life change for me, it's a go. I can't wait to feel better and be healthy!  
LaLaFlowers

LaLaFlowers

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Blog 89474
 

Reached another big goal!

I finally reached the # 2 in front of my weight. I couldnt be more happy. The last time I posted I had hit a stall and was going back to basics. It worked I am now down 138 pds. woo hoo. I have around six weeks till my one year mark. I really want to have lost 150 pds. by then. I hope every one is doing well . I will check in later. Rhonda
rhonda2010

rhonda2010

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My Journey My Way
 

First Entry

My first ever blog. Just trying to figure how this works. Well a little something about me before I go to work. When you look at me you don't want to scream BARIATRIC SURGERY. But it is not what others think it is I who has to live me me, and she is not happy. I am obese, by all of the standards of this western world. I am a toe II diabetic on insulin and have hypertension... oh did I mention, I am 216 pounds and have not been below 200 in like for ever, not matter what I do. The scale stops at 201, lol. I will write more soon, but this is my journey, m way, regardless what you think or how ou feel. I have two sweatsuits that I have had over TEN years. Both cost $100 each and I have never worn them outside. My journey will be a success when I can wear them. I will determine my success. Off to work! Oh yeah... surgery is March 9, 2011.
Starrz

Starrz

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AmyH33's Blog
 

It's been a while

Its been a while since I have been on, not too much to update. Had a fill in Feb, siked myself out and got a very small fill. Now that I know what to expect i will get me a true fill in March, still fighting to keep those pounds coming off GOT to exercise dont know why i keep putting it off........down 4lbs from my fill figure if I do 2lbs a week I will be at "goal" by summer.......woohoo
AmyH33

AmyH33

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rachelkork's Blog
 

Pre Op Diet Day 8

Today my boyfriend and I went through all of my old clothes. I found tons of clothes that I never got a chance to wear because I gained weight. This made me even more excited for the surgery. So far I'm feeling great today. I'm making cauliflower soup for dinner. Having experience in the kitchen is really paying off, being able to make food taste good without adding fat. The zumba game for the wii is a pretty good workout, but I can't stand the music. I think I'll try it on mute with my ipod on next time. Tomorrow I have a meeting with the anesthesiologist to discuss the surgery.
rachelkork

rachelkork

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Blog 62715
 

From: vancouver and area support groups

Is there any support groups in vancouver and area or kamloops or kelowna I can get to any of these areas. I live in 100 mile house . I would really like to   talk to bandsters to hear how they are coping with band. Also if anyone is dealing with Barretts Esophogits and band I really need to talk to you. I am desperate to get   help and info on how to cope with day to day living with band. Thank you Deb   Source: vancouver and area support groups
debbieahowie

debbieahowie

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Melissa's Blog
 

Step One - Quit Smoking

I quit smoking today. It's hard, but I'm dealing with it. Last cigarette was around 11:30 PM last night. Barely slept a wink because of the nicotine withdrawal I guess. Either that, or the patch kept me up. At least I have the patch to help with the waves of cravings that I get.   I just have to keep my mind on the prize. A newer, healthier me. Someone that my little daughter can look up to, in so many different ways. Hopefully, since she's not quite two yet, she will never remember that her mother was once a smoker. Today is the first time that I have quit, that I am actually excited about it. I've quit before, then started, over and over (kind of like my dieting). But today I feel like my reasons for doing it are so much more important than they ever were. To be skinny again....that's a gift I can't make little of, so I will quit smoking for it. And of course, my dear daughter. I have to do this for her as well.   Wish me luck!!
Melissal

Melissal

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LilMissDiva's Corner
 

What I do all day... ;-)

Hello Weight Loss Friends!   It has been asked what my daily routine looks like and what is helping me achieve some good success right now. There is a lot so I hope you are prepared for a long read. Also, please remember that everyone will lose weight at different rates, and those dreaded stalls just happen sometimes. Ugh!! I know, I hate them... LOL :-)   My Eating:   Carbohydrates: Veggies (Green), Complex Carbohydrates, Whole Grain anything (yes even bread), and anything high in fiber. Remember poo weighs a few pounds too!! I don't like ANY kind of extra weight hanging on and I go every single day! :-P And of course fruit. I don't spend a lot of time caring about high sugar fruits or whatever. I already know which ones are and which ones aren't. If say I'm having an orange, it is a higher sugar fruit. I eat half serving instead of a whole serving. However, strawberries I'll eat quite a few because I know it's not that high in sugar. My daily total of carbs is usually from 60g to 100g per day.   Protein: I eat Seafood including many types of fish unless its a bottom feeder fish , and Poultry. I also eat eggs. Everything I eat I will prepare it with normally chicken or turkey if it is normally made with beef or pork. I do not eat beef or pork right now while I'm in my weight loss stage. I've never been much of a beef eater anyway so I don't really miss it, but I do miss my pork!! It's funny, the reason I started doing this is because I read a little weight loss plan that mentioned my metabolism is the type that beef and pork will slow down my weight loss. At first I didn't believe it, but since I've stopped eating these meats I've been dropping weight in masses. I won't stop now!! I also drink high quality medical grade protein supplements, especially right after my morning workout. It gets my day started right! In total I'm getting around 80g to 100g protein a day.   Fats: I typically make lean meat choices, and choose anything that is lower in fats. That being said, I don't NOT eat fats entirely. I know my body needs this and really when you're doing a low(er) carb type diet, some fats are essential for weight loss. I really honestly have not tallied one time how much fat I'm getting, and right now since I'm losing so well I don't intend to. Now, if I go on a stall of 3 weeks long or more I will probably give it more thought. I normally choose the healthier fats too, if cooking its Extra Virgin Olive Oil and I do take an Omega 3-6-9 horse pill every day. I will indulge in some butter once in awhile. I do not eat margarines or fake butters... ever. Firstly they taste nothing like butter, and second they are filled with some ungodly ingredients. Yeah, I'm thinking a little butter will actually do less damage to my body than synthetic fats.   A typical meal for me: I normally will eat around 2-3 oz of meat (protein), about the equivalent of 2 broccoli heads and what turns out to be about 3-4 bites of my carbs. That's pretty much the extent of what my lil tummy can hold right now. It does get bigger as time goes on. At first starting eating solids, I could barely get 1oz of meat and maybe a bite or two of my veggies. I never had room for carbs. Also, since I've put my healthy good carbs back on my plate I've been losing quite well again. I rarely drink while I'm eating. Once in awhile I do to wet my mouth usually but that's the extent of it. However, I will drink fluids all the way up until my mealtime. I have never found this makes me any hungrier any faster. In fact, I'm never even hungry!! Thanks to my sleeve.   Meal Schedules: If I workout, I will have one of my protein shakes, and sometimes a half banana with it. For breakfast I normally have a Quaker High Fiber oatmeal packet. Wow!! This stuff really works good I don't typically eat again until lunch. I'll usually have 1-2 oz of protein, some kind of green veggie and a little bit of good carbs. Then again, do no eat until dinner, which is like that mentioned above in the A typical meal for me section. For a nightly snack, I'll sometimes have a serving of Peanuts. I've been loving these since my surgery! Other than that I might have some fruit or maybe a Fiber One bar if I have a chocolate craving. Those things are good! On average I intake about 800 calories on days I don't workout and anywhere from 1200-1400 calories per day on days I do workout.   My supplements: I use Unjury or Isopure for my medical grade quality proteins. I also will use some Atkins RTD shakes or EAS Carb Advantage as a baseline for the drinks and add the powders for additional protein. I take Alive! Multi Vitamins and Minerals and one Iron Chew along with a Sublingual B-12 first thing in the morning. 2 hours later, I take 500mg of Calcium citrate, 3mg of Potassium and 5,000 IU of Dry Vitamin D. After lunch I will take 500 mg of Calcium Citrate and my Omega 3-6-9 horse pill. Before bed I take another 500mg of Calcium Citrate, Biotin 2,500mcg and if I don't think I've had enough fiber during the day I'll take 2 Fiber Choice tablets.   My workouts: I have a pretty hefty workout schedule. My schedule was once put into question as if I don't really burn the amount of calories I say I do. Well I'm no liar I know that, so what else can it be? LOL Anyway, here is how it goes. I workout 5x per week, morning and night - and my days off are Mondays and Fridays. My early morning workout is ALWAYS done on an empty stomach. This is because the first 15-20 minutes of any workout is always going to be spent burning off the sugar in your blood if you eat anything before hand. This is always my most vigorous workout too! All fat burn baby!! So I start with a 15 minute warm up on my spinner machine, starting of resistance 2 and going up to 6. Immediately after I get on my treadmill for the next 45 Minutes. I am currently doing the C25K plan. I find it very easy going, especially since I have arthritis in both my knees. The last thing I want to do is blow them out before I even have a chance to actually run my 5K!! I have to work on not using my side rails during my running/walking. So far I can do the first 35 minutes before needing to use it. I'm getting better every day. Once my 45 minutes is up, I do a 2 minute cool down (total 47 minutes), then I will do a 10 minute stretch session. This is so important! Anyway I do this all 5 workout days... For my evening workouts: On Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday I'll do a 30 Minute session on my spinner and a 30 Minute session on my elliptical. On Sundays and Thursdays I'll do 30 minutes of calisthenics and about 45 Minutes of resistance band muscle toning.   In Closing: So that's all there is to it Anyway I just have my mind really focused right now. I'd love to make my ultimate goal by Sept 15th of this year which will be my one year Sleeversary. My ultimate goal is 154 Lbs which will place me at the highest for a normal BMI. Today I am 216 Lbs and at 34.9 BMI... so just 10 BMI points to go! Not bad when I started with a 53.3 BMI, huh???   Good luck everyone! If you have questions, ask! I'm happy to answer any. xoxo   Irene        
LilMissDiva Irene

LilMissDiva Irene

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rachelkork's Blog
 

Pre Op Diet Day 7

Today is going much better than yesturday. I'm not tired at all or grumpy. The squash I made last night turned out great *says the bf* but i didnt like the texture at all. The choclate flavored protein shake is really starting to bother me. At first I could handle it but now it's just gross. I'm going to call the pharamacy to see if I can switch the chocolate for vanilla, I doubt they will let me but it doesn't hurt to try. I'm getting so excited for my surgery I've already started to browse the non-plus size stores. I'm also excited for the money I'll be saving. I'm sick of paying an extra $50 for an additional 3 inches of material.
rachelkork

rachelkork

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Ashley6787's Blog
 

soo here i am before surgery..

I am getting the VSG march 7th. i am scheduled to have my surgery march 7th 2011.. i am currently 265 lbs and constantly out of breath or in pain with my back to to my excess weight... today i am thinking about not going through iwth the surgery.. im scared!!! i am a worrier but i am sick to my stomach about what can go wrong.. worried about hair loss, blood loss, infection, staple leaks, and even death... please?? can anyone help me calm down???    
Ashley6787

Ashley6787

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Had a Chat on this site was a lot of FUN Try it

Had a nice CHAT this morning on this site and I did figure out how to start an entry. LOL   I have not had a chance to figure out this new site, it seems very confusing to me the DITZ that I am.   I am a creature of habit and I resist change. I also get in the habit of eating the same every day. It is safe because I know what works for me. I like the foods I eat. I can eat almost anything I want even just a taste and I am satisfied.   Breakfast goes slow it always has and I cannot eat too early. I have my lunch at the same time every day. I guess you would say I have a set routine and it works for me.   I know for a fact that blogging has helped me keep this weight off. It also helped get the weight off. I do not eat when I am at my computer. My Dr said that more people are apt to keep more weight off if they blog or write about their experience. I was resistant at first but it is piece of mind I can put something out in cyber space and let it go. I wish everyone well on their band journey. I have had an exceptionally great journey myself almost two years and feeling great. Best wishes imaluckydog
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