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Rachel Banded...
 

Day 2... yes I am counting!

Okay so after my all night nausea and very unpleasant waking up running to the bathroom today. I choose a different route. Now granted I not recommend anyone else do this I am taking my risk but I am still following concept. I tried the hot cocoa meal replacement when I woke up today and after blending stirring shaking for over an hour and the thing would still not dissolve and was resolved to stay in chunks I chunked it. So I knew I was in trouble. I was already at work so grabbing a different meal replacement was not an option and besides I am having a hard time doing four a day. Seems like I am constantly eating and constantly nauseated. Practicing getting enough water and spacing out my vitamins so after my surgery I will be ready. But I had a plan. I know a healthy weight loss needs 1000cal a day and so was the plan with my pre op diet that my nut had set out. I also knew my goal was decreased carbs low fat and high protein for a liver reduction diet. I am following as close to these guide lines as I can. So here is what I have done so far.   3- cups coffee - 40 cals 1- cup chicken broth- about 20 cals <1 carb 1- sugar free popsicle- 40 cals 4 carbs 1- peanut bar robard meal replacement- Cals-160 Protein-15 Carbs-18 1- Grilled Chicken salad with wishbone salad spritzer- Cals- 250 Protein- 40 Carbs- 8 1- Tomato soup robard meal replacement- Cals-200 Protein-35g Carbs- 10g 1- sugar free Jello- Cal- 10   Total Calories= 720 maybe 800 with my crystal lights Total Carbs- 41 maybe 45 Total Protein- 130   So I have about 200 cals to have maybe a scrambled egg or another bar meal replacement when I get home. I hope I will not be messing up on my pre op diet I know It should be followed to a T but all the sugary stuff is just not going to go over with me. Tried to get a hold of my nut today but she was gone for the weekend and monday is a holiday so I guess I will have to pray I am still okay and shrinking my liver... I am obsessively keeping track and recording so as not to cheat myself. So here is to praying...
~*~Rachel~*~

~*~Rachel~*~

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sunny2010's Blog
 

Band soon to come!! 2/8/11 :)

I started this journey Jan of 2010. It has been a long process. I finally finshed all my steps and was approved the first time we submited paper work to insurance. I was very lucky. I was all about this site in the begining but then I thought I would never meet the end of the process and started having doubts and didnt come on much. Now that I have a date set I am back on her again. Trying to meet people that have been through what I am going through or have are already walking the path I will soon be walking. I am type two diabetic and I read how some say it is harder and that worries me. The more I read I guess the more worried I get. I feel like I shouldnt come on here till after I have it lol. The days go by slower now than they ever did before. I keep feeling like something is going to happen and I wont be able to have it. Its like its to good to be true. Not to sownd like a downer but I am so used to things not going right. I need some positive feedback.. Am I the only one that feels this way before the band. Are these worries normal? By the way is there any one else out there being banded feb 8th? I would relly like to have a band buddy.. someone to talk to often along the way.. I have a very supportive boyfriend and family but I know when it comes down to it there are some things they will not understand or be able to give me insight on.
sunny2010

sunny2010

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HeatherLynn21's Blog
 

Advice on foods...

I am going to be getting the surgery here soon, and I was wondering for the post op patients already, What kind of "proteins" did you eat for your 3oz? Can some of you give me some ideas so I can start stocking up on what I am going to need. Please and thank you!!!
HeatherLynn21

HeatherLynn21

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sleevless4now's Blog
 

My Daughter of 11yrs old is my main support!

My youngest daughter of 11 yrs old comes to me and says mommy when you go on your diet with your surgery can I go on the diet with you,and of course I didnt tell her no because she is a litthe overweight to,so when I went to Bj's club to check out the protein drinks she came to me with a bottle of flinstone vitmans chewable-gummies and said mommy i'll need these and we will need more protein drinks because I like the way it taste,,,,I was overwelmed with the responce that I got from her when I told her that I was gonna have surgery to shrink my stomach to loose weight,she looked at me and said mom when you go on your diet I am going on a diet with you so you need make sure that you get extra stuff when you go buy some.....that really made me feel like im not in this alone anymore....and it brought tears to my eyes .....
camille01

camille01

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roseyposey's Blog
 

MY LAPBAND JOURNEY - DAY 12 OF 2 WEEK PRE OP DIET

JAN. 14, 2011 - FRIDAY - DAY 12 OF 2 WEEK PRE OP DIET - WELL IT IS GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER TO MY SURGERY DAY OF MONDAY. I AM STARTING TO GET NERVOUS! I PROBABLY SHOULDN'T READ THE BLOGS ON ACTUAL SURGERY DAY. PRETTY SCARY, MAKES ME WANT TO CANCEL. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO STAY SO POSITIVE UP TO THIS POINT. I HAVE BEEN KINDA MOODY TODAY TOO! I DO HAVE MY LIL GRANDSON HERE WITH ME, WHICH MAKES THE DAY SO MUCH MORE TOLERABLE! HE KEEPS ME BUSY FOR SURE! HAD MY USUAL PROTEIN SHAKES TODAY, ALONG WITH SUGAR FREE JELLO AND POPSICLE, PROTEIN BAR, HOT DECAF TEA, AND BROTH. I TRIED THE BEEF BROTH TODAY - I DID NOT CARE FOR IT. I LIKE THE CHICKEN BROTH THOUGH. TRYING TO GET THINGS TOGETHER THAT I WILL NEED TO TAKE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY. I KEEP WONDERING HOW MUCH MORE WEIGHT I LOST ON THIS 2 WK. PRE OP DIET. MY SCALE SHOWS I LOST SOME MORE, BUT IT IS UNRELIABLE - SO I WILL WAIT FOR THE OFFICIAL WEIGHT WHEN I GET TO THE HOSPITAL I GUESS.
roseyposey

roseyposey

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pegdew's Blog
 

Port slippage

How would you know if something was wrong with your port sight? How bad would the pain be? How long should you have pain at the port sight after surgery?
pegdew

pegdew

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Blog 3526
 

Crossed Legs & Accountability

12# from my birthday goal of 235           See that?   The scale says 247#. *giggety* That is only TWELVE# away from the goal that I had set for myself before I ever even had the surgery: to be down to 235# by my birthday (which would be a total weightloss thus far of 75#). My birthday is in 3 weeks – February 1, to be exact (TAKE NOTES, ppl!)…and my goal…is…   a   very   POSSIBLE   reality!!   ((Another note-worthy occurance: this week, I was able to sit with my LEGS CROSSED for the FIRST TIME. You know, all lady-like and such. WOOOTTTTTTTTT!!!! ))   A very dear friend of mine *shout out to Tracey the Stinger* is kickin @$$ & taking names on her own weightloss journey (sans medical intervention, and PURE, hardcore working out/healthier eating habits). She writes weekly fitness notes, and has been such an inspiration to so many people. Self included. She says that putting it all out there helps her to remain accountable to herself and keep her on the path. So…   I think in 2011, I will be a little more vocal about my goals, eating habits, fitness details. I know that I have folks around me who will chin-check me QUICK if I start to fall off b/c they DO want to see me succeed…so I think that will only help me to keep my focus, yanno? This next 12# shouldn’t be too hard. Over the past week, I’ve dropped about 5# – and that was after stalling for about 2 wks. I just have to remember to PAY ATTENTION to what I’m putting into my mouth and not going back to the bad habit of grazing. Healthy food or no – I need to a have a more regimented eating schedule. I’ve also upped my water intake which also helps when I’m feeling bitish… (Special K protein water packets are GREAT)   I’m doing pretty well on the exercise tip. (Although, it’s also time to ramp that up). I’ve been stalling on the step-class with my neighbor, but she told me that they are about to start Zumba – so I’m so THERE when that starts. On a daily basis though, I do a few minutes with my shake-weight (to try and get these arm flaps under control) and some of my booty-building workouts via exercise tv. I’m motivated now more than ever – because I truly see that going the extra mile achieves results. Spring is just around the corner, and I FULLY plan to be in ONEderland by then. If I’m at a sz 18 now, I can already see myself slipping into a sz 14 come May. That is my WORD.   Speaking of my birthday…knowing that my new “personal” year is upon me, it’s time to map out my vision for this upcoming year. Not just in terms of my health, but in terms of my overall attitude and mental/emotional/spiritual wellness… in terms of my jewelry biz (which has WAY fallen off in the wake of some hard-hitting life/family circumstances)…and my professional career. 2010 was a doozy – so if I made it thru that unscathed…I can make it thru anything.   I’m more motivated than ever. I’m lookin pretty good, and feelin pretty good – but there is more work to be done. Much more work. Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it was built…steadily, day by day.   I just want to again thank all the folks in my corner rooting for me. It has made all the difference in the world knowing that there are genuinely people who want to see me succeed in this new life that I’m carving out for myself. I have nothing but love for you all! (and I’m EVEN learning to love this journey as much as I’m loving the RESULTS)       P.S. The Baltimore BEATDOWN is coming. It’s all RAVENS, baby. PITTiful-BURG: the dirty birds are comin for ‘dat @$$!!!    
vanishingvixen

vanishingvixen

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PJbanster's Blog
 

GRRR YOU SCALE!

Last week I lost 6 lbs. This week my scale is like screw you lady I'm not budging! Oh well a stall out always follows a really good loss. Things could be worse I could be gaining! On a happy note... 3 day weekend can't wait to sleep!    
PJbanster

PJbanster

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MeTime
 

My journey begins

I've been thinking of weight loss surgery for years. No one knows I've been thinking of it. I am just so tired of lauging at hearing little ones say "your fat!" or not being able to cross my legs, or being afraid to sit between two people on the train for fear of squashing them! But mostly I am afraid that I won't be able to keep up with my 2 year old boy. My feet ache, my knees ache, my breathing is labored when I run up the stairs. I find it hard to sit on the floor and play with him. I find it hard to get up after sitting on the floor to play with him.   I also have 2 teenagers. It's always been my fear that they would be embarrassed of me. They might be. I don't ask. They don't tell. But I wonder.   My husband is my rock. I love him like no other. But he's never been able to carry me over the threshold. He told me once that it was a dream of his to be able to carry me. Boy did those words hurt me. As romantic as they were and has sweet as he is to say he wants to carry me, it hurts that at 260 pounds, that is not a reality.   So I did it. I started looking sites like Lap Band Talk and found my home. I knew this was right for me, especially after reading about other WLS. Non invasive (5 incision with laproscopic surgery, I can do that) and reversable if for some reason it was not for me. I looked in secret. I closed the window or hid it if someone came in the room. I was terrified to tell my husband. He's thin. He probably carries at most 20 pounds more than he should. He was an avid body builder in his early days so those 20 pounds sit on his mind very heavily. But he knows he can work out and change his diet for a few months and drop them. He puts a goal, I'm going to start losing for summer. And he does. I do with him, but of course I can lose 100+ by summer. So when he's done dieting, he wants to go out to eat, go to this restarurant, try that one etc. He's been deprving and made his goal so can reward him self. But there I am, smiling at him, and on the inside crying. I didn't meet my goal. I didn't lose my 100+. But I can't deprive for the 2 + years it would take me to lose what I want. So I want to look at a way that I can eat less and not 'diet' for the rest of my life. But how do I tell him this?!   So I did it. I dropped the idea in his lap. In the dark. In bed so he couldn't see my face as I turned beet red from holding my breath. The expected questions came, why can't you do this yourself. Why can't you just diet and work out? So I responded, with all the research and stuff in my head "you're right, I should start working out". What? That is not what I was supposed to respond with. /sigh Another month goes by and I drop it into the conversation again. I think now he knows this is what I want even if I'm too nervous to actually say it. He says he'll support my decision! Yay!   Quickly before I could change my mind I booked an appointment at the Doctor's office for a seminar. Asked him to come. He said yes! I find out later he said yes because he doesn't want me to get surgery and thinks there might be something in the seminar he can use to talk me out of it. Turns out it does relieve his mind about it a bit. Not completely though. Mostly he's worried that I'll die from the surgery. He loves me and doesn't want to lose me. Ahhh!   Things happen pretty quickly after that. I make appointments. Turns out I have the "Cadillac" of insurance which makes things faster. BCBS of MA. Cool. Went to my Seminar on Sept. 28th, saw my regular doctor for labs a couple days later. Consult appointment with LBS Doctor on Oct. 29th, had to make an out of town trip in November, Sleep study Dec. 5th, Dec 22nd had appt with Nutritionist, Jan 6th had an appointment with the psychologist, Pre Op diet starts Jan. 15th, Pre Op testing Jan. 19th and Surgery on Jan 25! Four months start to finish. Only took that long due to my business trip, the holidays and surgery my husband had in middle of all that.   It is now Jan 14th. I am nearly to my surgery date. Will write more about each appointment as time allows.
Metime

Metime

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Stephanie's Blog
 

My Surgery 1-11-11

This day was a very early one for me. My boyfriend Mike of 6 years couldnt take the day off, but he slept with the the night before and took me to surgery at 5:30am. He continiously asked me if I really wanted to go through with this, but I had no doubt in my mind. I even told him that if I were to say no to this surgery, it meant saying fat for the rest of my life. I know I need this tool to help me reach my goals. The IV scared me, but more so a man came in to take my blood, and he just grabed my arm mid air and took blood, and it hurt!! I am 3 days post surgery and have a huge bruise on my arm. The IV made me very nervous, and I have a record of running away from things, like i ran outa my doctors appointment to have my wisedom teeth out. But I held strong, and I said my goodbyes, and was wheeled off. I was told that i would wake up in a recovery room, not to my mom and that bothered me. I got into the room and the anesthesiologist started a conversation about where I went to school as they strapped down my arms. I dont remember if he told me to count backwards, but he told me that it would burn coming into my hand and then poof I was out. I woke up and had a mask over my face and kept trying to take it off, and was being yelled at and tried to compromise by having it on half on and half off but they werent having it. I dont remember being in any pain at that point, but as they rolled me into my room they told me about every bump they ran over and I kind of felt those in my tummy. I got into my room and they told me about my morphine button and was put on oxygen and I passed out. I woke up when my mom came in, but shortly feel asleep again. I woke up having to pee, and that was an adventure. My mom called in the nurses and they unhooked my leg squeezers and my arm and had to help pull me up because it hurt soo bad trying to get up. When i got into the bathroom i was so dizzy and nausious that I didnt want to get up, I just wanted to sit there, I felt so sick. I was told that I was not allowed anything to drink, no ice chips, I couldnt even garggle water. My mouth was so dry and so were my lips, I was constantly peeling off dead skin off my lips. I didnt do too much that day, just push my morphine "snooze" button and pass out. People were coming in and out checking my blood pressure and breathing, and a physical therapist came in to try to get me up to walk. I got up and took a few steps down the hall then started started feeling dizzy, almost like I was blacking out. I closed my eyes and he yelled at me to wake up, I guess when you feel dizzy the worst thing to do is to close your eyes. He helped me back into the room and I felt like I was being drilled but he told me all the things I should be doing, like squeezing my calves and my feet up and down to help not get clots. It must be a serious thing, because I had two shots in my tummy, plus the leg squeezers plus I had to keep moving around to avoid clots. I got up a little later with my mom and we walked around. I held my stomach up, I felt that it was more comfortable that way, and I had this theory that if I let my stomach hang that it would pull on my holes. So we walked a little, did 2 laps plus these little practice stairs. Around 6 my hunny showed up and we walked around 4 times, then we both fell asleep in my room. I had my own room which was nice. He left around 10 and I kept pushing my button to go to sleep but it seemed like people kept coming in and out of the room constantly, which got pretty annoying, real fast. That and I had to pee ALOT and the nurses were nice and knew which side of the bed was easier for me and helped me get up, but twice they sent in a man who just unplugged me and then went out, where as the nurses would move my IV to the right side and help me up and wait for me to get done and hook me right back up. So once he didnt come back and my IV things battery died and it was making this horrible noise. I got a little bit of sleep, and at 8am they finally took me for my xrays. I was very tired and feeling cranky, and had to pee through it but I got through it and got back up to my room around 9, and thats when my mom came back. I went and brushed my teeth with just water, and it felt so good to have some moisture in my mouth!! Then I went back to sleep and got like a full hour in, and my mom and I went on a walk around, and a little bit later a different physical therapist came in and we went on another walk and she said I was doing great and I should be ready to go home soon. My doctor came in and just asked if I was ok and if I had any questions, then he left. I got dressed which made me feel a little dizzy and the lady came in to take out my IV, and she walked away as my hand was GUSHING blood, and i asked her to come back and she took off the soaked bandaid and it was just POURING out ugghh it was horrible and it made me sick to my stomach. She went away again and I started dry heaving as the bypass/lapband nurse came in and she was like OMG does the doctor know this is happening? and I couldnt even shake my head no but she took off running. I felt so horrible it was the worst feeling ever. She came back alone and I was feeling a little bit better, and laid down again. She talked to me about my diet, and she showed me pictures of her success with the bypass surgery and she was really nice. I left soon after, and got home and just hung out on the couch. I have liquid vicodin but didnt feel it was helping, but it mostly just hurt whenever I got up. Getting out of my own was very hard, and sleeping is very difficult for Im a side/stomach sleeper and this is forcing me to sleep directly on my back. My bandages are still on, they are what hurts, not my stomach at all, just the incisions. I cant shower until the 3rd day, ugh, so Im feeling pretty gross, and im kind of scared to see whats under my bandages, if its gonna look gross or look really bad. They are not red around them or swollen at all. I didnt weigh myself that morning like a dummy so I dont really know how much weight Ive lost, only weighed myself yesterday. Last night i felt REALLY hungry and had some pudding and that helped. Having the lap band is a weird feeling, like I take a drink and i can feel it go all the way down. I have lots of gas, but havent pooped since the day before surgery. I slept better last night than i did the first night being home. I tried to turn myself over the wrong way and it hurt really bad... I think i sleep better on the couch.. but everynight it seems to get better..   I took some pictures right before my surgery, but they are pretty horrifing and i dont think I will post them until i lose lots of weight!!
Steph951

Steph951

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Kris' VSG Blog
 

1 Week Surgiversary -- 11.5 lbs. Gone!!!!

Today is my one week surgiversary and I am down 11.5 lbs. since my final weigh-in the day before surgery. Unbelievable! I am so thrilled!   My first mini-goal is to get to ONEderland by Valentine's Day and I think that is very achievable.   My energy level is still pretty low, on account of me getting a cold (most likely picked it up while traveling home from Mexico). But other than that I think I am healing up pretty normally.
Kris

Kris

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Tami0520's Blog
 

Fustrated Ugh!!

So I have been feeling pretty down lately and i dont really even know why i am being banded on 2/15 and i just keep on thinking what if something happends and i cant get banded what if what if what if .. yesturday i went to my surgeons office to get the sleep apena machine to do my last thing and it wasnt in bc of the snow the other day so i just felt like it was a waste of a trip everything around me seems to be falling apart and i dont know how to pick up the pieces at all it feels like everything is shattering around me .. and alls i want is so be happy and not be depersed and have this super ober feeling that is inside of me I have been doing so good with not drinking coffee or soda to get ready for my surgery and yesturday i wasn feeling down to and caught myself drinking a latte that made me even more down I Need to do this for me and its so hard i hate letting myself down I Just dont know anymore Im just feeling so down and i cant snap out of it
Tami0520

Tami0520

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Trans4mation
 

Another reason to drop this weight!

While watching Dr. Oz today, I heard about a condition that really scared me. The risks dramatically increase in obese woman and will happen to more than half of the women in the US.   Pelvic Prolapse A prolapse is a weakening in the web of muscles at the base of the pelvis. These muscles, called the pelvic floor muscles, hold the organs of the pelvis in place. If these muscles are weakened in one area, the organ they support will shift position and begin to press against the vagina. This is called a prolapse. The organs that can be affected include the bladder, urethra, uterus, vagina, small bowel and rectum.   Basically, the organs fall and come out the virgina. I mean really come out of the vajayjay. A woman was saying she was in the shower when she noticed something (later determined as an organ) hanging out of lady parts.   Although it is possible for a younger woman to have a prolapse, a woman is most likely to experience a prolapse after menopause. Lower levels of the hormone estrogen can make the ligaments and muscles of the pelvis weaker and less elastic, which makes prolapse more common in post-menopausal women.   The muscles of the pelvic floor may also be damaged by:   obesity chronic coughing chronic constipation A prolapse can cause pain during intercourse and can also affect the functioning of the organ involved. For example, if the bladder is prolapsed, it can be difficulty emptying your bladder and/or bowel. It may also increase your risk of urinary tract infections. Women with any kind of prolapse often report a feeling of heaviness in the pelvis or a sensation that they are sitting on something. In severe cases, the prolapse may push tissue out through the vaginal opening.   Most women suffer in silence. But the condition is common and treatable.    
ATLGirl

ATLGirl

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Trans4mation
 

Almost there...

So I am a week away now and I think I am feeling okay. I have prepared myself for the worst. I have come up with almost all the worst conclusions possible and asked myself would it still be worth it. Since becoming addicted to this site, I have come to learn that the emotions and adjustments are somewhat standard.   A very hard pre-op Day 1-3. I bounced back so well after my C-section in July. I mean the doctor had to tell me take it easy, because even my if my body was feeling great I just had a major surgery. So I am preparing myself to have a not so great recovery. Not trying to jinx myself, but preparing as a "just in case."     The "What Did I Do To Myself" breakdown.   It seems like almost everyone goes through this at some point. Whether its when you are sitting in the mirror during week 1 OR when you are really tested by not being able to eat your fav food. I am going to write a letter to post op self from my pre-op self that hopes to encourage me and answer that dreaded question.   The liquid-oh-how-I-hate-liquids rant.   Liquid diets suck. Yeah, I said it. No one want to them. It seems that almost everyone goes through this also. My post op diet requires liquids for 10-14 days post-op. I am hoping the first 5-7 days are a breeze because I won't need much to get full. But then I have to force myself to know that this liquid phrase is needed to help my body heal.   The dreaded 3 week stall. It's funny. No matter how many times people on here talk about stalling at this point, so many are disheartened. Well I am preparing myself for it now. I am preparing for it to last anywhere from a week to a month. I know my body is going through a lot of changes (or will be). I know that this too will past.   Learning to eat again and not drinking while eating. I am a fast eater. I have been trying to get this under control. I mean I don't intentionally eat fast, but I make no effort to slow down. My husband always says to slow down. So this past couple of weeks, I have been chewing and eating like sleever. I have been chewing and chewing and chewing. Not fun. I think its because I am still eating a normal plate size and it takes forever. I am also a gulper. I will have to really remind myself of the changes that I need to make to make my sleeve work.     Then looking back 5 months post-op and not regretting a thing.  
ATLGirl

ATLGirl

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shifflett00's Blog
 

4 days since surgery and still gurgling???

Surgery was Tuesday. I have to admit for me the pain was rough. Walking does make it better. I did have a Hiatal Hernia that the doctor fixed so maybe that is some of the pain. I find that I'm having a hard time drinking. Liquids just kind of sit there and gurgles for a few minutes. Then the pain comes, gas I think if I belch which is hard that makes pain go away. I tried a popsicle and that goes down alot better. Any suggestions?
shifflett00

shifflett00

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Formerly LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Cool Website

You all may already know about this, but I just found it. There is a website www.healthydiningfinder.com where you can plug in your zip code and it tells you what healthy dining options are near you. It not only gives restaurant ideas, it tells you exactly what to order and what special requests to make, if needed.   I go out to lunch a lot at work. Right now (until my next fill in two weeks), I'm really struggling with hunger. So I want to be able to eat a little more hearty without spending a bunch of calories.   Through this website, I had about 6 restaurant options I could give my friends that would allow me to choose wisely. They chose Red Lobster and I found that I can get a fish option I like with broccoli, salad, & dressing for less than 400 calories.   Sweet!   Happy Friday!!    
Formerly LoseIt!

Formerly LoseIt!

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It's a New Dawn, It's a New Day
 

Pre-op diet & I do not get along

So, my surgery is 5 days away. The dietician at my surgeon's office puts everyone (sleeve, lap band, and bypass patients) on a 2-week LIQUID diet (as in NO FOOD, just the shakes, yogurt, jello, and broth). I have no other medical issues (high bp, diabeties, etc.) - just obese! WELL I'VE CHEATED. I felt sick after a day and a half. Because my vitamin levels are low I had to start a multi vitamin, B complex, and vit D pills - which on an empty stomach, does not go over well. Not to mention, that friends I've talked to who had lap band or bypass and what I've read on this site...I come to the conclusion that the pre-op diet varies depending upon the doctor/dietician. IDK what to think...any thoughts????
NikkiRose

NikkiRose

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marykay82's Blog
 

1/13/11

Getting ready to leave to go to the support group meeting. (Stay positive, stay positive, stay positive). I'm waiting for mom to come pick me up - I'm all drugged up on the kind of drugs you're not supposed to drive on. I've been home sick all day with a non-gallbladder gallbladder attack. (my sphincter of Ode acting up again - builliary colic?). It's been a 50/50 day between super relaxing (darning socks, finished a book) and agony (bouts of severe, can't breath / can't think, pain). I've taken vicadin all day, but I can hardly feel it - and at times I think it's failing me. Did have a few panicked moments wondering if it was all related to my band, fearing it had slipped or something. I called the Dr. Office and they reviewed my symptoms with me - they don't think it has anything to do with my band. Thank God!   Calories: 2,520 Protein: 69
marykay82

marykay82

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monie10's Blog
 

52 pounds down and 94 to go

Well, my journey started many years ago. About 7or so years ago I was thinking about getting gastric bypass surgery (lapband was not really in the picture yet). Anyways I did all the procedures to have my insurance tell me they don't cover it. So, that was out the darn window I did weight watchers after that and lost 50lbs. I was feeling awesome. Well, Hurricane Katrina hit and the place where our weight watchers meetings were held become a shelter.So, no meetings for months. And the weight just started to come back on. I just gave up on that. In june 2010 I talked to a friend who had lapband surgery and she lost 140lbs in 13 months. I was blown away. She looked great and I was actually a lil jealous. Anyways she told me it was the best thing she ever did in her LIFE!! So, I talked to my parents becaue I knew my insurance wouldn't cover. They told me they would pay for it!!! I was estatic!!!!! I went to my first doctor appointment July 7, 2010. My surgery was scheduled for September 3, 2010. Since then I have lost many many inches and 52lbs. I went to the doctor today and he said I am right on track and doing great. I am starting to feel better about myself. I also feel better physically. My BMI went from 51 to 43 which is so important. My doctors and staff are amazing!!!!! You know as a kid and a young adult I was always told how pretty I was. And I am!!! But I didn't feel it. Now I am starting to feel it. This is the best decision I have ever made. I have my wonderful parents, doctors and his staff to thank. I make a doctor appointment ever 2 weeks just if its even to go and weigh in. Good luck to everyone who has had this done and who are on the path to getting it done. It is truly an amazin journey!!!
monie10

monie10

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Tiffany247's Blog
 

I'm on my way to a new and healthier me!

Hi, My name is Tiffany and I'm on my way to a new healthier me! I'm going to add in dates so I can keep tract for myself. I'm 36 years old, 5'1 3/4, 219 lbs and a BMI of 40.1 For the last few months of 2010 I had clients tell me I should do the Lap-Banding, they had friends or family that did it and have lost so much weight. Well, I went home and googled "Lap-Band good or bad" and read all the BAD things, I got scared and thought no way! On Dec 8th of 2010 I went in for a check-up, I haven't been in for about 2 years. I was telling the doctor how I always get swollen and it hurts. She then said to me "have you ever thought of getting a Lap-Band"? I started to cry instantly, I wanted to ask about it but felt scared. She went on to tell me how her daughter had it done and had lost a bunch of weight. Well, I got in my car and called my husband and told him I wanted to go to the information night at Park Nicollet for the Lap-Band. I went home and called a friend who I thought might want to go with me and she said she would like to look into it also. So on 12-21-2010 we went for the meeting and I knew right away that I had to have it done. I filled out all my paperwork and I got a rejection letter! As it turns out, I had put down on my paperwork that I was 216 lbs and that gave me a BMI of 39.6, I had missed it by 3-4 lbs. I called the doc and said how my weight goes up and down and asked if I could come in and get weighed. On Tuesday 1-11-2011 I got to go in and I was approved!!!! I now will go in on Tuesday 1-18-2011 for my first doc appt that should last about 3-4 hrs, I'm on my way to a new healthier me!!!!
Tiffany247

Tiffany247

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AmyH33's Blog
 

post op appt!!

Just got back from my 2 week post op, things are right on schedule! Lost 16lbs, and am off the liquid diet!! Oh yeah baby! Now its 2 weeks of full liquids, pudding, protein shakes, soup, etc! Go back in 3 weeks! Super duper excited!!!! 37lbs from my highest weight
AmyH33

AmyH33

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Bobi's Band Journey
 

Do I DESERVE to get banded?

Well here is the truth!! I am 28y/o female that weighs 304Ibs. I have a wonderful husband, and sadly no kids yet! I have struggled with my weight all my life. I was even called by some a gordita but always with affection and the crazy thing is I embraced it. I was always the one who was told " you are so beautiful and just think if you could lose a little more weight how much more beautiful you would be". Well years past and a few years ago I became an LPN and my husband supported my decision to continue in school to become a RN. All through my marriage of almost 5years I was in school. So 2010 was a year of completion for me. I started working at a wonderful hospital, and fortunately for me I found out that they had a weight management center that offered bariatric surgery to employees that carried hospital insurance. (They have a deal worked out with Humana). I contacted the weight loss center and attended a band seminar October 2010 only a few months after I statred working there and the rest is history. The month of January as flown bye with EKG, EGD, Psy consult, medical consult, surgical consult. And my last month of three months of required supervised weight loss with a total loss of 9pounds. As of today I have realized that I am scared that I won't be able to eat some of the foods I enjoy now, so I find myself eating every thing right now only weeks before getting banded. I start the 17th on my liver reduction diet. So I only have the next few days to eat what I want. In a way I feel really bad about this attitude that towards food that I have been having lately. And exercise!!! What’s that? That is another thing that I have been sucking at also. It is freezing outside and I have no gym membership because I have been saving for my personal trainer that I am hiring for after the band. I feel like I am putting aot of faith into other things like the PT and the "band" instead of myself. A few days ago I went to my GYN doc because I was have abnormal bleeding issues and she said after viewing my ultrasound that my female parts look great and the abnormal bleeding is caused by this increased weight and that when I am ready to have babies again when I am down to a healthy size (that’s a whole different blog) she see no problem in me getting pregnant. I guess I really feel like this whole bariatric surgery has just been handed to me and I am not doing "my part" pre-banded. I guess I now understand when people say its the fear of the unknown that causes the most fear. I have no idea what i am to be feeling right now!!!    
bmendoRNurse

bmendoRNurse

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