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Blog 104709
 

Day 5 since banding, truly 4 full days post op

Tues 7:30am, Wed 7:30am 1st 24 hours Wed 7:30am, Thurs 7:30am 2nd 24 hours Thurs 7:30am, Fri 7:30am 3rd 24 hours Fri 7:30am, Sat 7:30am 4th 24 hours   Why am I posting this? To keep myself in line. It feels like forever and I am only 4 days out post op. Of course I am still going to have pain and discomfort. Of course I probably haven't lost weight yet as the swelling isn't completely down.   My sister-in-law sent me a get well card in instead of saying, get well she said "get skinny." It made me chuckle.   Yesterday I was laughing as my daughter was going to sleep she said, "Daddy got a stinky butt, mommy got boo boo belly, dogs no shu up! Baby needs to lay down go ni ni. Lay down baby lay down." I was in a barrel laugh and let me tell you that hurt.   I took no pain meds yesterday at all and don't plan on taking any today. I should be good. I am in a lot of burning pain but I think that is muscle healing. Trying to follow directions to the best of my ability.   Planning Thanksgiving dinner is giving me something to look forward to. I am making dinner with my mother and I am excited. It is our old family dinner. Only thing I am going to miss is Pop Overs because I am going to only be on a mush diet. I am going to bring my little blender for the Turkey. I will take one little bite of the stuffing. I will freeze a portion of the meal for later.   I am feeling really good right now. Feeling aggrevated that I can't eat yet. I know it is for healing purposes though. One day at a time. One day at a time.   Celeste
Cangel76

Cangel76

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Blog 105058
 

my storey so far!

hi am 23 and when i hit nearly 23 stone i really thought i needed to do something about it so i went to see my gp about things and i was put forward for a laparoscopic gastric band. Then in october 2009 i went to a meeting about what differnt ways there was ballon, gastric band or the bypass i went home and thought about it my next appoint wasnt til feb 2010. By then i new i wanted a laparoscopic gastric band. Altho this was a scary thought i was weighted and told what things maybe causing my weight gain. So from feb i started looking at differnt diets to suit me in the end i combined 2 differnt ones the british heart foundation diet and the free foods list altho it took me at least 3 month to find the right diet for me it was worth it in the end. i lost nearly 3 stone by the time i went back to my next appointment and the pannel team was very happy with my porogress. i had also hit a record weight loss in the clinc of 16kilos i no that is short of 3 stone but i had put a few pounds on before i lost weight after my first appointment i am so proud of myself (i also recived a letter this morning sayin i was a record breaking weight loss for the clinic which will take pride of place in my home to sppur me on the lose me weight). after my appointment in oct i was in hospital the next week for my laparoscopic gastric band to make sure i didnt put the weight back on. i am 3 weeks out of surgy and feel like am ready for this challange . the first few days were hard and i wont lie i had regrets about getting it done but after the first week everything had time to sink in and i know it is the best thing i could have done. since having the band fitted i have lost 6 pound i no that isint a massive weight loss but its still 3 bags of sugar and when you look at it that way a loss is a loss its better than putting more weight on. i am very excited for my first fill which should be in about 3 weeks time i havent yet had a date. every 2 pound i loss i can say good bye to a bag of sugar and the less sugar i eat they more of those bags i can throw!! its easy to get disheartened and feel down and at the time food looks like the best way out i have done it for many years. normally the first thing u grap is the quickest and easy food so why dont you have a look of a free food least (foods that hasnt many cals and is very low in fat) and always have them to hand or prepared in the fridge as this may help. if anyone has any advice for my feel free to email me thanks victoria xxx :cursing:
victorialeon

victorialeon

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Grandma's Homemade Apple Pie

Grandma's all American Homemade Apple Pie!!   What a yummy pie, and so very easy! I remember going to grandma's house and smelling the aroma of a apple pie baking, I could not wait until it was done. I would eat myself sick by wanting more and more. I've made this many times and it all ways come out perfect. What a yummy pie, and so very easy! If I could give this pie 10 stars I would.. It's by far the best apple pie you will have ever make! Usually the first piece is a mess and then the juices run all over the pie pan. Not with this pie! And everyone will loved it!!   Thanksgiving apple pie is a tradition in my house. The smell of baking apples with cinnamon and nutmeg fills the house, making every one's mouth water. Try this for your holiday table, your friends and family will love you even more. I have been using grandma's recipe for the past 25 years.   Grandma's Homemade Apple Pie strikes again. So Yummy!! ENJOY!!!!!   Prep Time: 20 Min   Cook Time:50 Min   Ready In:1 Hr 10 Min   Recipe Yield 8 servings   385 calories per serving-slice   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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MicNic's Blog
 

Trying to keep it down!

OMG yesterday and today were awful! I told you guys yesterday that I had a new protein shake from GNC, the one that tasted like cherry cream soda- well it didn't agree with me. Actually nothing has been agreeing with me! I talked to the nurse and she said to try switching my birth control pills to nights and try to get down as much protein as I could. I told her that I just couldn't do the shakes right now.. did anyone else get sick during the pre-op diet? I was sick with a little 36 hour stomach bug 2 days prior to starting the pre-op diet and I think the illness and the protein shake just don't agree. I will not be drinking those GNC shakes again.. I HATE throwing up. Yeah, I know might need to get used to it for a while but here is the deal- I have had three kids and with each of my kids I had morning sickness that lasted all day (and night) for 8 very long months. Yes, each kid! So while I can do it, I prefer not to! Anyway, on my pre-op diet today I had a steak with steamed broccolli and lots of tea and water. No protein shake. I took my BC pill tonight. I guess we will see how it goes. I feel like something is wrong. In October (when I was going to do the lapband), I was on the shakes for a week- no problems.. I mean NO PROBLEMS! This time it is just different. It is like my stomach knows I am getting ready to get rid of it and it is trying to punish me. Did anyone else have issues like these? The nurse said to stay low fat, low carb, high protein this weekend and if I can't keep a protein shake down on Monday to call the office. I have a pre-surgery appt with the surgeon on Wednesday to go over everything. I am so nervous that with all that is going on they will postpone the surgery or worse we will go ahead but they will find that my liver has not shrunk enough to do the surgery. I am private pay- I can NOT mess this up, you know? Just hoping that with a break this weekend, maybe it will all fall back into place , my stomach will settle, and I can do so well during the next week that there are not issues with the surgery or my liver!   Thanks for listening, if you have any thoughts I would love to hear them!!
MicNic

MicNic

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Blog 75574
 

Lots of Traveling and it is Too Difficult to eat out anymore, I just can't!

:cursing: It just does not agree with me anymore. I just throw money away to try and eat out! Don't eat the bun, the frys or the soda that "Come" with the "DEAL"!   Paying high prices for meals I take home to the dog! I just noticed today and my husband said something to me that Su Su is getting "FAT"! He wanted to know what I have been feeding her???? OMG I am making this dog FAT eating the foods I CULL   She is going on a diet and the leftovers in the Garbage Disposal!!! LOL   There are so FEW places I can eat out, and I know exactly WHAT I can have there too. But tomorrow I am on the road again with a group of my friends traveling for another celebration and friends 60th BD Party. She has had breast cancer and it is back, we are dressing in 60's clothing and singing "My Girl" for her and giving her 60 Red Roses for our love!   She is special. I know I will "Brown bag" my lunch and get my protien shake in before I leave in the morning, just got to think ahead with the lapband that is all. Snacks I can have in the purse, check, protien powder in zip lock bags, check! Does anyone out there do what I do???? It helps to keep my weight in check, I am not losing any longer. Got to try to settle down and get back to my routine and diet and more exercise, got Disney out of the way, spent time on the road with my daughter and new granddaughter and now off with friends, So after this weekend, no more traveling till Thanksgiving!!!!   Then it will be Home Again, Home Again, Jigggety Jog!!!:thumbup:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 104430
 

confused

:thumbup: so, today i feeling a little skepital. total weight loss if all goes well tomorrow will be 26 pounds within a month, so why aren't my clothes falling off me? yes, they are baggy and fit very losely. Do you think I'm expecting to much too fast. People say they notice my weight loss. I can see it on my back,you know with my rows, lol face, fingers, ankles, inches in my waistline and my breast is deflating do you think that will keep my clothes from falling off? I heard every 25 pounds u lose a dress size, I don't know how true it is, or who experienced different. If you experienced something different please share so I can have a little insight, because I know everyone body is different.:cursing:
rhondafranklin

rhondafranklin

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Blog 100212
 

Its been a while

I enjoy reading blogs so much, I forget to post to mine. I had my surgery on 9-28, and I guess my ups and downs have been like most everybody elses. I lost 18 lbs in the 2 weeks of pre op and I have lost 12 lbs since my surgery, 30 lbs in all. My first fill will be 11-17, and I will be ready for it. Of course I have very little restriction now, so I really have to stay focused. I am new hope that this band just might be going to work. Can someone tell me how to get my picture on this blog, I would like to introduce my ugly face. Its nice putting a face with a blog.
copa

copa

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Blog 102447
 

st Dr visit since band...

Went for my 1st Dr. visit since I was banded on the 19th. It went good lost about 18lbs since. the 11th. I can start eating solids. I get my 1st fill on the 3rd of Dec. I hope I can continue to loss weight between now and the fill. Wish me luck....
dooney

dooney

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Blog 96827
 

Cigna says No Surgery For Me...

11/05/2010   Well, it's official...Cigna denied my request for lapband and even has a "No Appeal" process in place. What a bummer! I expected them to say no, but I thought I would just keep appealing. Would love to know if anyone else had this problem with "No Appeal" and if you were able to get them to overturn it. :cursing:
higgikd1

higgikd1

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Blog 104709
 

I thought an important part of my blog should be food.

Especially the liquid portion of the diet. It is important to share what it is I am taking in, if I can stomach it and so that others might find comfort in foods that are good or bad. That they can try as alternative proteins. First is Myoplex Lite, 20g of protein in 11oz of fluid, drinking 3 of theses is half of my fluid intake. It is okay but gets monotonous. It isn't gritty or too thick so goes down well. I try to drink this three times a day but that might not happen today. Need to switch it out. Wonder Slim (Bariatricchoice.com) Strawberry shake, can also be made into pudding, I believe it is 15 grams of protein, so that is good. It takes like Nestle strawberry mix. A tiny bit gritty so maybe next time I need colder water and to let it sit a bit. Bariwise HotCocoa with Marshmallows (Bariatricchoice.com) This doesn't taste exactly like hot cocoa, but it fills the sweet void and covers for something different to drink. I believe it is 10-15 grams of protein. Well with in the sugar and calorie allowance for drinks. YAH I have more drinks to taste, I have also been cooking up chicken bullion or similar items, soup broth and eating that. 5 grams of protein and just a different flavor. Nice and easy to go down. Right now I am craving salty things so trying to behave and not cheat. Last night I did suck on a piece of cheese from the Pizza my son got. I spit out the cheese and did not even put the crust in my mouth. Just for the flavor. I was satisfied with that. I know the liquid diet is to heal the stomach but I know I can get some mushy foods in there. LOL
Cangel76

Cangel76

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Blog 104214
 

Day 1 Optifast

Oh my goodness...Day 1 and I'm already so, so hungry. I'm allowed 4 shakes a day (made with water) and all the sugar free drinks I want...That's it...I know I have to do this, giving up is NOT an option...I guess I just have to keep busy and try not to think about it. Any advice out there - 13 more days to go...:cursing:
hopee

hopee

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Blog 93993
 

I hope I make my goal...

Nov 8th is my 4 month band anniversary and I'm really hoping to have met my goal of a 50lb weight loss! My poor husband expected me to have hit -50 a few days ago and bought me a present. He askes me constantly if I'm there yet, its cute! The present is burning a hole in his pocket! LOL! 2lbs to go!
pollywogg

pollywogg

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Blog 103116
 

Atkin's Diet begins today!!

I started the Atkin's Diet today in preparation for my surgery on November 19th. I'm hoping I can last on this diet until then!! LOL Without carbs and just protein with some veggies, it's going to be a rough road for 2 weeks. If I can just last, I'll get the lapband and won't have to worry about being hungry all the time. Right now, I'm starving and I've already had breakfast and lunch! Any suggestions on what I can eat on Atkins without ruining my carb count? I can't have more than 20 grams of carbs per day. :cursing:
Prima5

Prima5

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Blog 103776
 

blood clot

i'm on the home stretch but have to go for more blood test because i had a blood clot a few years back. Has anyone else experience this? i'm starting to get scared and want to know how other people feel about this.
sue101

sue101

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MU DOG's Blog
 

On Solids again WOW... On my way to healthy me; but why the surgery?

I started my solids this week with one egg on Wednesday, Thursday I had egg for breakfast and tuna for lunch, and today I have had a scrambled egg with cheese and shaved chicken for lunch. I hope to have salmon for dinner! I am telling you the amounts I was able to eat prior to the surgery would be gut wrenching and now I am only to put one egg down and feel very satisfied, 2 oz of shaved chicken ..... to me that is unbelievable.   I must warn those whom are thinking of having the surgery that please to keep your mind right and there is always going to be a battle of mind hunger and actual hunger. I do see and pass Mcdonalds and think I would love a double cheeseburger, but that is a battle I choose to win everytime and get past the moment.   My wife asked me last night how I feel and I said I feel great! I went home and grilled steak for her and the kids and have made many meals since the surgery. I told her just because I can not eat this does not mean I have lost my passion for cooking. I truly enjoy it and then get satisfaction of seeing their faces as they eat it. It is not that I will not be able to have a steak again, it is just for right now and it is about making right choices and exercise.   People have asked me why didn't you make the right choices before the surgery and save yourself the money (I paid for the enitre surgery out of pocket)? I say that because I have a obcessive compulsive behavior that I know I could go eat 2 double cheeseburgers, 2 mcckickens and large fries and apple pie and drink a diet coke, and two hours later do the same thing. The point is because I could. I have been a roller coaster my whole life and finally decided that the sleeve surgery is the tool to help me become healthy again.   I want to be around to walk my daughters down the isle. I want to set up a camp site without sweating so much I have to take a cold shower. I want to ride a bike up a hill and not have to quit. I was on my way to a heart attack.... I have sleep apnea for over 3 years and just diagnosed this year with Type 2 diabetes. I have high cholesterol, high blood pressure that were not being treated and I was following in my dads foot steps. It is unbelevaible, but I know genetics has a lot to do with obesity and sometimes it is choices and behavior, however I can not stress enough, that if I did not take this path and get my mind right I would probably would have continued down the destructive path of obesity for many years to come and eventually death. Instead I am 41 years old and still have time to enjoy the fun activities in life. Instead of finding the best burger joint I will be able to tell you where the best walking paths are!   These are some of the factors that went into that decision for the surgery and some will understand and others whom have never been obese will not! So make sure your mind is right and find the tool that will best help you down the road to recovery of a better healthier YOU!..... I DID!       I hope this helps all who read and thanks for doing so!   Dennis P. Clark Jr. (MU DOG)        
MU DOG

MU DOG

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Blog 105000
 

Back in the Saddle Again

I was banded September of 2005 weighing 220 lbs. 5 years & 2 months later, I was back in my surgeons office weighing more then I did before surgery. I thought my band had slipped or eroded or something, because I was feeling a lot of discomfort & acid reflux. After having a barium study, I was told by my surgeon that everything was perfect & he couldn't understand how I could have gained so much weight with the device in place. After a long discussion with him, he decided to tighten the band and added 2ccs. I was confused :cursing:, b/c here I thought that I was maxed out in the amount of saline to be placed in my port. I never really got a complete answer from him, but I will next month when I see him.   Anyway, right now I feel so ashamed and like such a failure to have gained all the weight back plus more. I'm feeling really down. I'm so glad that I found this forum & I'm going to try and keep in touch with you all as to my progress. I do need a lot of support. I don't really have the support of my family and to my knowledge, there is not a support group in my town and El Paso is too far for me to go. So I will need to rely on you all. I don't know if any one out there has or is going through what I'm going through, but if you are, please let me know. Thank you.
MartyRG

MartyRG

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Blog 102133
 

HURRAY for Nov. 5th

Finally Friday Nov. 5th....Oh how I've been waiting for this day. I go in for my first fill today, since surgery for my Slippage on 9/21/10. I'm hoping for a full release back to my excercise program and to get back on track. I am trying my hardest to not focus on the scale right now...as I know I have gained a little during all of this. Not to worry...those pound will be a memory very soon. I've managed to bounce back and forth for the last 6 weeks by about 5lbs...which tells me a little something about myself. I really need this tool to stay successful. Also for some of you who can do this without excercise, I cannot...it has been the key to my continued loss. I've had to fight for every pound and this has not been easy. Prior to my slip...my sweet spot was 5.9cc's, I can't help but wonder how different its going to be this time. The placement of the band seems to be great, and I can eat a little bit of rice and chicken...two foods that were on the "devils" list for me before...bread is still not my friend, and that is OK! I also wonder what amount of a fill I will get. I will update this blog after my appt. today. Anyways I'm so excited and wanted to share with everyone who has been following my progress the past 6 weeks. I also wanted to thank all of you for your continued support and just for listening when Im' complaining and just needed to vent.   FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION! :cursing:
Boo_68

Boo_68

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Blog 101956
 

Started the process...

I have finally started the process & so far it has been an emotional one. 10/16/2010 - Attended seminar @ Lovelace Bariatrics, completed all the patient paperwork for my consultation appointment. Weight: 236.4 11/02/2010 - I received a call from the surgeon's office that they will no longer be accepting Tricare & they were cancelling my appointment. I cried like a baby all night, just really stressed about the whole situation. In NM, Dr. Smith is the only Lap-Band® surgeon in the state. So...needless to say, I was online for hours trying to figure out how exactly I was going to be able to get to TX or AZ to have the procedure done & then what about the fills???? 11/03/2010 - Dr. Smith's office called me again to tell me that the doctor wanted to see me anyway & they were working it out with Tricare. I was sooooo excited!! So, I went to my appointment, weighed in at 238 :cursing:, BP was 148/93 (with bp meds). I met with Dr. Smith, he explained the band & how it works, felt around for my liver to see if it was fatty - it's not :thumbup: - then sent me on my way to talk with the insurance lady about what happens next. Apparantly, the hospital here in NM that he uses for surgery does not want to accept Tricare anymore so when it comes time to have my actual surgery, I will have to travel 10 hours to Fort Worth, TX to have it done. But I guess we have to do what we have to do. The pre-op diet is for 2 weeks & consists of the 1st week replacing one meal with a protein shake & the 2nd week is an all liquid diet. Not too bad! I have my first dietician appointment on 12/01/2010. I am only required by insurance to have just this one but will see her again at least once before the surgery. As it looks now, I will be banded in January or February 2011. I am so excited to have this tool to help me accomplish my goals!!
airsangel

airsangel

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Blog 104709
 

Day 3 and the start of Day 4

I only had pain meds three times yesterday. Once when I woke up at like 3 am and slept on the wrong side. Once in the afternoon and just before bed. I feel pretty good today and am not taking any pain meds. I am going to try to get up, shower and go get myself some new sneakers for the gym, and maybe get my hubby to buy me some new work out clothes. he he   Other then that, I am a little sore today, nothing more then when my trainer one time pushed me to the point of nearly tears. I had to take advil for three days just to go to work. LOL So it isn't any worse than that. I am feeling, overall, really good. Just hungry. I am getting my protein in and sharing the wealth by making my hubby try everything I am drinking. My doctor said if I want to start mushy foods seven days out that I could start that, I will of course call him first.   Looking forward to the last of the gas to be gone soon. Don't think I have lost any weight yet, but I am not in a rush. I just want to get through the post op gas crap and then move forward to the eating better foods and exercising part!
Cangel76

Cangel76

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♫*•♪♫ MaRiA ♪♫•*♪
 

♫?*Dear God, It's me Maria*?♫

So I had my very first fill yesterday (11/4)!!! The Doc put in a total of 4.5ccs and I feel pretty comfortable with that :laugh:. Here's my story:   So I wake up in the morning a nervous wreck just thinking about the fill. (For those of you who don't know, I have a needle phobia! :crying:). The whole time I'm feeling sick to my stomach convincing myself to go to this appointment. So I get dressed, brush my teeth and go.   Once I get there the Doc has me lay on top of the machine which by the way has a really thin table. My only thought at that moment was "OMG, am I going to brake this?! Is it going to hold me up?!". (It was able to hold me, lol)   So there I am... laying on this table trembling. Not because it was cold but because I was terrified. "Theres really nothing to be worried about" he says while taking x-rays (yeah, ok). He then explains the whole process and I'm just laying there wanting to $h1t my pants :sad:.   He goes to clean the area with like a wipe and I jump , then he assures me that there's nothing to be worried about, to just breath. So I put my hands behind my head and I just breath (eyes closed at this point and sending God like 500 prayers at once :cursing:)   Now here comes the scary part , well, for me at least. He pokes me with a needle and injects the anesthesia... the whole time its going in I feel the pinch from the needle and a burning sensation. He said it was normal and does it again (Ay diosito santo! :crying:) The worst part is OVER!!! HOLLA!!!! :thumbup:   He the does his thing with the fill needle and all that good stuff. Meanwhile Im still looking up at the ceiling and feel nothing .   He puts in 7 ccs then has me drink from that chalky liquid... I felt this intense burp trying to find its way out along with the liquid (FYI: too many ccs). So he takes out 2ccs leaving me with 5. I still kinda felt the burping sensation so he took out 1/2 and I felt fine.   He then sends me to the waiting room and says that I can't leave until I finish the cup of water that he gave me. It took me a little while but I did it. And off I go.   I feel good... not really hungry anymore. And I guess I kinda over reacted . It's not as bad as you think its gonna be. Oh, I and have to do 48hours of stupid clear liquids! Blah! Then off to explore the new and mystical land of Real Food, yay me!
.Maria.

.Maria.

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