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MommaB's Blog
 

From: 60 or Older?

Hello Over 60's Group   I am also in this group stepping in at 63 in June. I have been debating getting this done for more than 5 yrs now and have finally made my first appt for next week. I am scared silly but I know if I do not have this proceedure I will not live much longer. I have a ton of health issues and i'm just plain tired of all the pain and suffering. This is not a magic solution and I need to make major changes. Hopefully we can all get through this together. I look forward to staying in touch with all of you and together we can all accomplish healthier lives. Nice to know that I am not alone.   Source: 60 or Older?
MommaB

MommaB

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Blog 90135
 

New Strategy

I have been losing slowly.....so slowly. I have read up another person's success by adding in MORE protein. I should have figured this out by now. I reviewed my sparkpeople.com records. I have found that I am staying in the 1500 range some days, which is not good. But, that I can make wiser choices by adding in more protein. If I have a salad with fat free dressing, throw in some sunflower seeds, etc. It makes sense. I have no idea why I have gotten away from protein. I aim for 60 each day, but some days I don't even get that. Others, try for at least 75. I'm curious, how much protein do you have everyday? Do you do better by counting calories, counting protein, or both?
qtney1

qtney1

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Dave's Blog
 

Crappy news today

Just got word that my surgery got postponed a week!!!! s........ugar!!!! does this mean i can"cheat on my 2 week pre op dier and have some food!!!!!..................NOT everybody else have a great day!
dcoates

dcoates

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cmcafee35's Blog
 

1 month Bandaversary

Hey all, so today is my one month post op mark. I decided to start a blog today aswell because I just felt like I needed to share my progress with people that are on the same mission as I am.   Ok well I decided when I started this that I would take pictures, measure, and weight monthly. I have cheated a lot with the weighing part (it's so hard not to weigh) BUT I am trying to control myself because it is now often dissapointing.   I have lost 24 lbs since the begining of my post op diet. And 11 of that was during the post op diet, so in reality I have only lost 13 lbs. I feel pretty dissapointed in myself because I didn't start working out till this last Saturday, but I have been getting up early to work out, which was the hardest part! I have a friend that is helping me and texting me in the morning to wake up and get my lazy butt out of bed. It's a little easier now that is has gotten a little warmer outside. I am only doing at home work out DVD's and I feel like that isn't a great work out but it's all I can do for now until the wether gets nicer and I can take my daughter on walks with me. OR SOMETHING. I like working out in the morning so much more then night, but my daughter is only 7 so it's hard to get out of the house to work out.   I am trying to stay positive, I may not have lost the pounds but I have lost inches on all my measurements, so I am happy about that. I am trying to stay focused on the exercise and keeping the protein in my meals.   I think it's time for a fill though and that sucks! I was hoping to not need one for awhile, but I am not really feeling the restriction anymore, but then again it could just be in my head since I am so new this it's hard to tell.   Well if you are reading this, thanks and good luck to you! I am excited to see where this journey takes me.   Cam
cmcafee35

cmcafee35

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collins33's Blog
 

Waiting for 1st Fill....

Well I was banded on December 29th, 2010. I didn't do the liquid diet before the surgery due to the late insurance approval and my doctor worked me in. Since then I losted only 10 lbs but seem to be at a halt...... My first doctor's appt. was on Jan 13th and he said that I was on the right track. But to me I thought I would have lost a little more than 10 LBS!!!!! I'm set to have my first fill on Valentine's Day. I can't wait. Could anyone let me know how their first experience was with your first fill? I would like to know what I can expect.
collins33

collins33

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Formerly LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Feeling much better.

Yesterday I was very frustrated with myself, but I'm doing much better today. I realize that I have to take this one day at a time, sometimes one meal at a time. I've always known that, but when I get overwhelmed, I forget. :-)   I didn't have a PERFECT day yesterday. I was unable to work out at lunch like I had wanted. But I ate a reasonable lunch at my desk and I went to Jazzercise where I worked out hard. After Jazzercise, my friend reminded me that we were supposed to meet another friend for dinner. Flexibility, where are you?! I was quite proud of myself for going to a yummy Mexican place and ordering a cup of soup. I also had some chips, but I portioned them out and didn't ask for more. At the end of the day, I had a calorie deficit of 400. Not stellar, but if I did that everyday, I would lose a pound every 9 days or so. That would be 40 pounds in a year which is close to my goal!   Today, I (again) have to be flexible. I won't be able to work out at lunch because I have to go get an allergy shot. I would put it off, but I'm going out of town W-F and wouldn't be able to get it until next week and I'm already overdue. That's okay though. I have committed to myself that I will do a Zumba Wii class when I get home tonight. That will be difficult for me because I have dinner plans (will make good choices!) and then I have to come home and pack. BUT, our dinners always end early. I have no doubt I will be home by 8pm...8:30pm at the latest. It should only take about 30 minutes to pack and I can work out for 30 minutes and I should still have 30-90 minutes to relax before going to bed.   I've been very proud of myself lately for being productive, but the lazy couch potato in me is lamenting not having all my down time. I have got to get used to not needing all that.   Sidenote: Did anybody watch Heavy on A&E last night? I thought it was a great show and I plan to continue watching. For those that haven't heard of it, it is a documentary about people struggling with weightloss. They follow 2 people each episode over the course of 6 months. It is a "real" show and not a competition or full of gimmicks.   I probably won't have another entry until next Monday, so have a great week! Hopefully the DC area will get a heat wave for me.   Beth
Formerly LoseIt!

Formerly LoseIt!

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Trans4mation
 

Lord Guide My Step

I am in my final week and I thought everything was ago and planned to the T. Well, there are bumps in the road of every journey. I just need to listen to the Lord to make sure I am making the right decision. I want this so badly to better myself. I look over at my daughter, who means the world to me, and I want to be better for her. Better for myself.   Today has been a long day. But I am still breathing, so I thank the Lord.   Earlier this week I posted a topic about what happen with my financing and the screwed up mess MyMedicalLoans is putting me through. For those who didn't see it here it in a nutshell. I applied with MyMedicalLoans for $4200. I was approved for $5000 (CosmetiCredit). All of the loan orgination fees, and etc brought my total loan amount to right under $600. Still alot in fees, but what the hay. I planned on paying off my sugery early (hopefully through before the interest started) and I was all set.   Found out earlier this week that Dr. Rod never got paid and the money went to Dr. Ramos-Kelley. Fastforward to today, Belite called and said MyMedicalLoans only sent them a check for $3700. They were trying to charge me $1200 to borrow $5000. I said no way and told them to cancel my loan contract with them since that is NOT what I agreed to. Belite said since my date is so close, I would need to self pay almost all of it with them helping out with a very small amount. While I could pull the $6700 from my savings, I promised my husband I would not at the beginning of this journey. I told him I would save by not shopping, no QVC orders, and doing my own hair and nails to pay for the surgery (I am even taking a second job 3 months post surgery to pay it off faster).   My husband recommed for me to call Dr. Ramos-Kelley since they has already been paid (the bank said it would be a few days before the money reversed) and ask about their patients and do some research. I called Sandy at Dr. Ramos office and she was such a sweet heart. She told me their sleeve was $5300. I can pay that with almost no problem. I have $4500 saved, so I will ony need to take a small loan from saving. But is the price relfective of the service?   I am been researching Dr. Ramos Kelley for the past 7 hours straight. I don't know what to do. Sandy said he will try to call tonight or tomorrow. Why is the price so different? The hopsital pics look much better than INT and Dr. Ramos keeps you for 4 days. I only found one thing negative and I think it could of happen anywhere. He says he can work me in on my orginal surgery date, this Saturday.   I don't know what to do. My husband is saying leave the surgery alone. Its too much going on for him to wrap his head around. I really want to make this happen. My flight is booked, my bags are packed. I am trying to stay prayed up and listen to the inside voice, but its telling me to don;t get any sugery with anybody. My eyes are bloodshot red. I felt like I was sooooo close and now I am as lost as I was 6 months ago.
ATLGirl

ATLGirl

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babygurl_20's Blog
 

Inspration !!!

hello everyone!!! I was searching the web and found this I would like to share it with everyone.   Brian Tracy on Not Giving Up:   "Between you and every goal that you wish to achieve, there is a series of obstacles, and the bigger the goal, the bigger the obstacles. Your decision to be, have and do something out of the ordinary entails facing difficulties and challenges that are out of the ordinary as well. Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else."~ Brian Tracy
babygurl_20

babygurl_20

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Rachel Banded...
 

But my name is Rachel!!!....

So this morning at work we were about to reach the golden hour and go home a male co worker and I were going to break for a minute before we finished up paper work. So he checked his patient to make sure he was okay he was up out of bed bathing and he wanted to put him back to bed before we left. The patient was already in bed and this male co worker asked how he got there to which the patient replied "The pretty blonde helped me" So he is telling me this story on our way down the elevator and I felt it.... I knew I was about to get my feelings hurt... He slipped and said "So of course I knew he was talking about Laura." Wow I am blonde too but my name is Rachel!!!!!! This is the first time since high school I felt this way. Now I could not compare or even think I would ever compare to this "Pretty blonde." Now okay lets let the guy off the hook here for a minute he is only a male... so I laugh and say "Gee thanks" and I felt it again the look on his face was that of someone who was about to dig there hole even deeper... he replied "Now your pretty Rachel but I mean shes gorgeous..." Wow really? SERIOUSLY????????????
~*~Rachel~*~

~*~Rachel~*~

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MICHELLE LEE's Blog
 

9 Freaking Days...

It has been nine days since the scale has moved. I am getting so frustrated. I know it is just the dreaded stall, but still .... Been averaging 500-600 calories a day, with 50-60 grams protien. Fluid has been averaging 45-60 oz. Could the low fluid intake cause a stall?    
MICHELLE LEE

MICHELLE LEE

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marykay82's Blog
 

1-17-11

Went and did a full work out at Curves today!   According to LiveStrong: Calories Consumed: 1,833 Calories Burned: 706 (ya Curves!) Protien: 90g    
marykay82

marykay82

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StacyMainePink's Blog
 

Post Op 11 Months and I am Still Failing..

It will be exactly a year in less than a month... My Starting weight was 394.6 in May of 09.. I went to my first surgery information conference and decided that the lap band was what I wanted. My mom had the bypass about 8 years earlier and even though she had great success with the Weight loss, She had so many health problems along the way. It scared me.. and My insurance only covered the band which made the decision between the two that much easier. In order to have the Band I had to lose about 55-60lbs on my own to reach the required BMI in order to have the surgery. So from May-Jan I worked my butt off and now that i looked at it.. it really didn't seem that hard.. I lost exactly that.. I lost 60 lbs.. ALL on my own.. hard work.. i felt amazing and all i kept thinking was just wait until the surgery.. i will put everything i have already done and learned and work with the band.. and everything will be amazing i will be a NEW person.. Imagining where and who i would be a year from them... and here i am a year later and i am at the same weight.. feeling like a failure... How did i do this to myself..   The Past year i started off by playing by the rules.. and lost weight the first few weeks a a nice pace.. and then... it started slowing down as i realized i could still eat foods i wanted depending if i ate the slow enough... and sometimes i would over eat.. feel the pain.. and then just wait and eat more later.. i did get down to 312.. but didn't stay there long.. I mantained in the 318-320's for about 7-8 months.. i just didn't seem to care enough.. or what.. something was so wrong with me.. i was always so stressed about when the next time i was going to go to the doctors to be judged ...(they were the nicest group of drs and nurses..No judging was going on at all) but that what i couldn't get out of my head. I starting gaining instead of loosing and I felt like i not only failed myself.. But i failed them.   My place of employment has been going through a hard time and has cut back on hours which resulted in me not getting the hrs i needed to have insurance, and So now its the beginning of a new year i am exactly where i was when this began at 336 and i am no longer getting fills because i cannot afford it. I feel So lost.. and I feel like i am a failure.. i feel like i know what the right things to do are.. and I am completely missing so many steps.. like why is my will not as strong as others.. how are my Dreams to look beautiful in a wedding dress, HAVE a baby... Hike a mountain, ride rides at an amusement park and so many other things over take this addiction with food i have? How come i do not think i am important enough? I can blame it on the fact my mom relapsed into alcoholism, and started having seizures after her rehab.. or how my dads life feel apart and between the both they ended up in and out of the hospital one after another month s after months.. or that my boyfriend is the same size as me.. and has no ambition to better himself.. But really None of these things should have held me back or will hold me back... I have it in me.. i DID loose 60 lbs before the band.. and I can do it... I need to do it.. and I will do it...   So me and one of my close friends have started back at the gym he is a great motivator.. and i am starting to feel good... now to follow the food rules and I will be back on track.. what a crazy ride this is.. I want to be a recovering Food addict... I no longer want to be a lost soul in the depths of the sick addiction of Food!   Well ... here i go..
StacyMainePink

StacyMainePink

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Blog 85769
 

Blue Monday?, it is now!

This morning I was watching the news and it was reported that today January 17th, is known as Blue Monday. The broadcast said that this is the saddest day of the year for the majority of people for the following reasons; 1) People are depressed from holiday bills, 2) People are depressed from not being able to follow through on New Year's Resolutions, and 3)....well I forgot number three. I have the blues for a different reason entirely. I had eggs for breakfast (3:30) ....coffee a little later (6:30)..... and cereal w/ milk (10:00). For lunch I had a little chili (3:30pm). Next, I decided on some sourcream chips which I bought Friday. I haven't eaten potato chips in like forever. Well after about the fourth chip. I did it! Yep, I slimed and pb'd. My first time ever! oh no, oh yes...............Now here's my question. I'm ready to eat, but how soon after the yucky stuff can I eat....and what can I eat...a shake?
jmunks2000

jmunks2000

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smilchic0314's Blog
 

First Fill!

Today I had my first fill.... not really into the niddle thing... Just drank some water for the first time... YES.. could feel the water go down... LOL.. love it... im ready for the next step... didnt loose but 5 pounds after the surgery... I was scrared alittle about not loosin much but the doctor said it goes that way for some people...    
smilchic0314

smilchic0314

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Cludgie's Blog
 

12 Days out, and Some Exciting truths are hitting home, Yay!!

So I'm 12 days post op, and I've just re-read how totally unhappy I was in my 1st blog. Don't get me wrong, my new stomach has not been a cure all, I'm still clinically depressed, and have to be on meds for anxiety but I know that food was something I've buried my problems under for years, and just because I coated them and myself in fat, I ddn't solve any of them (well not just yet anyway).   HOWEVER I'm starting to feel good about me!   I am losing weight more slowly than a lot of people, but 4 days ago my jeans started to fit me again, and today when I wore them they started falling down a little, and what if my weight creeps down, its taken me a lifetime to get this big, and my sleeve is forever its going nowhere, so whats the rush??   It has really started to hit me that every pound I have lost, I have lost for the very last time.   I love my sleeve!!!!  
cludgie

cludgie

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Bobi's Band Journey
 

Day 1 pre-op Diet

Today i finished up my grocery list, clean the refridge. out and made my own shelf. So far its not that bad i had a shake this morning, fat free cottage cheese with tomatos for lunch and tonight for dinner we are eating taco salad( lettuce, low fat cheese, tomatos, fat free sour cream and lean Steak) minus the tortillas. oh yea and salsa for dressing. Its is still prettly cold so i will probably work out to my Biggest loser -cardio max DVD.    
bmendoRNurse

bmendoRNurse

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Dave's Blog
 

weird dream!

Had a weird dream last night... I was running !!! not from someone, or something, but for the enjoyment of the thing!!! I can't remember when i last ran for fun...or COULD run for that matter. But it looked fun and FELT fun!. So looking forward to losing my weight andd getting back to LIVING life for a change! Day 2 of shakes 3 times a day...this is gonna be a LOOOONNNGGG 2 weeks...but i'm worth it!   Another good note: Just found out that the rig i work on supplies us with the protien shake powder i need...for FREE! thats really cool of em. We have a group that comes out here from Canada,called DEFINITIONS. they are wellness and fitness guys,NUTs and personal trainers. they are gonna work on a workout plan and food plan just for me, and my new unique eating requirements. pretty cool for a good ol' rig hand like myself.   learning to stay out of the galley(Dining room for you landlubbers)....Temptation island for a professional eater like myself!!! have a nice day and HAPPY SLEEVING! Dave
dcoates

dcoates

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