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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Herb Mashed Potatoes

THIS RECIPE IS GREAT FOR ALL, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE IN THE MASH PHASE!   "Our family loves these creamy and comforting potatoes. Garlic and other herbs make them so mouth-watering, I serve them just plain-no gravy is needed. For an extra-buttery taste, I'd suggest using Yukon Gold potatoes." Simmering a garlic clove with the potato infuses it with flavor. Use whatever fresh herbs you have in your refrigerator. When this is your first meal after your Lap-Band® you will feel like you are eating a gourmet meal. ENJOY!!!   2 servings   Active Time: 5 minutes   Total Time: 20 minutes   85 calories per 3/4 cup each serving   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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jamaicangirl's Blog
 

Waiting...

So I had all of the tests done and now H pylori...So I had to take 8 pills a day for 2 weeks. So once this was over I am thinking, finally I will have a surgery date but NO!!! You need to follow up to ensure that the infection is gone. So now I wait again for that date to come up. November 15th, which feels like it is ages away. I have been trying everything to lose some weight prior to the surgery. It is like the scale will not move from where it is. i am a bit depressed about this as I am really trying hard, but I guess not hard enough. No soda, fast food, junk food, fried food no juices...I have been doing it all but I am still having a hard time. I dont know what to do. Oh well, I will keep on trying. I am looking forward to getting the surgery done and begin my journey to losing this weight. This has been a life long battle and I am looking forward to my happy ending. I just want to feel "normal"....
jamaicangirl

jamaicangirl

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Blog 92679
 

Week 6

Well, this is week 6 of my lap-band journey. I had my first fill today and it wasn't bad at all. The most intense part of the experience was the prick to numb the area of the port. After that I didn't feel a thing. So far so good! I have lost 22% of my body fat (22lbs) and am feeling good. I just really have to kick it in to gear to get some exercise going. Thanks to everyone on this site. I am on here a lot right now and this has become a support group for me. I am inspired by your successes and empathize when you stumble. It so helps to know that other people have ups and downs and just keep trying. That's my goal....to keep up the good fight....that and to be under 200 pounds and off all medication! I am excited by the possibilities!!:cursing:
mezzo

mezzo

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Blog 95523
 

Hard to Keep Food Down Ater Second Fill

Okay....it has been hard to keep food down after my second fill. I tried to eat some chicken for lunch. I could eat this before. I chewed and chewed and it hurt so bad and came right back up! Yuck! So, I had a little chicken salad with it ground up real fine. I could eat and keep this down. I tried to eat some chili that I made. Again, it was difficult to keep it down. :cursing: I think I now understand why my doctor told me to take it slow and easy. I thought that just meant to slow down and chew. No, he meant you may not be able to eat some things that you could a few days ago. In fact last week I posted that I could eat anything. That has changed a lot this week. I wonder how much of this is normal. ??? I can drink things just fine. It just takes me a lot longer. How do you know when a fill is just too much? Anyone know or have advice? I was thinking of giving it a week to see how things go as I "slow things down a bit" and if I am still getting sick from eating things call my doctor.
Dadkins8

Dadkins8

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Blog 104951
 

Making the Choice

Hello, I am trying to make a good desision and want some advise from people who are or have been in my shoes. I am 28 years old and about 140lbs over weight. I have struggled with my weight all my life. In the province that I live in they do not allow private lap band surgerys, nor do they cover them at all. I would have to travel and the surgery would cost me about 18,000. My husband and I are prepared to pay that if this could mean a longer healther life that I could have with my family.   I want to make sure that I have realistic expectations. Instead of reading statistics on line, and I have some real life experences. I know 2 people who had this done and lost very very little weight and are still over 100 lbs over weight. Im scared to take 18,000 out of my family if theres a big chance it wont help.
Susieq82

Susieq82

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Blog 104000
 

Tomorrow is the day!!!

Well, tomorrow is the day. I am afraid of the pain. I've had other surgeries and I guess the pain doesn't last too long. I am so glad this will soon be over and I can start my new life. I really pray that all goes well and there are no problems. Hope everyone is doing ok. Let me know if you want.:cursing:
knoebelcamper

knoebelcamper

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Blog 103679
 

Nervous

Well, I've done all the required tests, now just awaiting approval.   I'm sure I am not alone, but I'm feeling nervous about the way the LAP-BAND® is going to change my life. Don't get me wrong, I am happy to have a tool available but I still worry about keeping the weight off and changing my mind set. I guess after so many other attempts at losing then gaining I can't help but think about this.   I have a family member who recommended this to me, and I am truly excited because of her success. I just need to get the thoughts to move on and make this my OWN success!
bwhitty

bwhitty

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Blog 89559
 

Lesson Learned: Don't Take Anything for Granted

The LAP-BAND®®® surgery was the first surgery I had since I was 3 (48 years ago). I did pretty well and I've done well with the band. I was told in May (right before surgery) that I had a cataract in the right eye and surgery was required. I didn't want to have two surgeries back to back, so I scheduled this for October.   I had my cataract surgery on my right eye on Tuesday. I felt fantastic afterwards, but have had some complications. I had astigmatism and lens correction in addition to the cataract surgery, and while my vision is better I have flashing and other issues I'm told are will require a second surgery for retina issues.   My lesson is never to take anything related to your health for granted -- joints, heart, AND VISION. I've been sailing along for years seeing with contacts without a problem. I took a lot of things for granted and I learn day by day its not as simple as it seems.   To top it off I can't do any kind of exercise this week and with the additional surgery next week I also can't exercise a week after that. That is hard for me as I'm used to a lot of cardio and weights and this is a setback -- weight -wise.   It is what it is, I guess. I'll follow instructions and be a model patient and do everything I can to ensure my eye is good. Thanks for "listening".
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 103516
 

Surgery Scheduled!

Finally...I am scheduled for surgery Nov. 22. I'm meeting with dietitian today. This next weekend I'm going to go through all of my clothes and sort out the 4 sizes I've got on standby. Can't wait to start the journey. I've got some GREAT skinny clothes!:cursing:
mebutbetter

mebutbetter

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Blog 104465
 

Mashed Potatoes

Yummmmmm. I'm on the mushy stage and I just had mashed potatoes....OMG it's delicious!!! This is my 7th day post op and I'm feeling fine. Each day I walk a mile and the gas pains are gone. I feel back to normal already.   :cursing:
danalazcano

danalazcano

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Blog 102690
 

Anxious and Frustrated

Okay so this is my blog right? So I can complain if I want to?? I am usually of the mindset that complaining gets you no where and what's the point anyway but I feel like having a small pity party. I will be done with all my pre consult appointments next Friday...I cannot even see the surgeon until Dec. 22nd...he requires a 2 week all protein shake diet prior to surgery and I have three weeks off at Christmas. I was REALLY hoping to have surgery during that time. My next time off is in April! It wouldn't be so bad but I am on the borderline with my bmi. I am at 40.7. I have borderline high bloodpressure but that would not count as a comorbidity. If I lose any weight it will ruin my chances of insurance paying for it. If my surgery can't be until April will I have to do the psych and nutrition consult again??? I'm frustrated because as soon as I went to the seminar I hit the ground running with all my appointments and now it is like I hurried up only to wait! Grrr... Okay no more complaining I know there are a lot of people on here who have worse things to worry about and it is not the end of the world...just wanted to vent!:cursing:
sophinator

sophinator

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Blog 104294
 

Three more days before Pre-OP

So here I am... three more days of eating before pre-op. I've been thinking about all the foods that I want to eat and then forget about for a very long time. All these foods got me to where I am today. My relationship with food needs to change. My lapband will provide the tool to aid me in losing weight. I have to be disciplined and ready - and I am!   What is scaring me are some of the blogs and feeds that I am reading about the pain following surgery. Does the incision where the port is really hurt? Will I be able to get to sleep at night? (Hello drugs!!!) How much gas is there really? The other thing that scares me is climbing the walls during post op and not having anything to eat for the week thereafter. But then I turn it around and hear that it's all worth the pain of a few weeks to be down a dress size and/or more. Seems that most are losing quite a bit of weight between the preop and postop 1 week.   Any feedback? Greatly appreciate it. My band date is November 22nd:smile:
csolo

csolo

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MicNic's Blog
 

On my way!

Yesterday I had the EDG and all went well! I have a small hiatal hernia, but nothing he said I needed to worry about for now. They did a biopsy to ensure that there is no infection, is that normal? I also got word that they needed to change the date of my surgery from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17th. Not a big deal but I do wish it was moved up instead of back!   Currently, I am drinking a fruit punch protein shake from GNC. It taste like a cherry creme soda (without the bubbles!). Not bad, not thick (thank goodness!) I am feeling kind of yucky today. Hoping that goes away soon. I caught a little flu bug over the weekend and I think it is still running its course!   I have been reading the forum and the blogs. I am so thankful for this site! I feel like I know what to expect so I am better able to plan ahead. My kids are off from school for the entire Thanksgiving week, after reading that I may have a hard time swallowing, need to walk but it might be painful, and just in general need to focus on me- I was able to work it out to send my kids to my moms for the week! Without all of you, I wouldn't have known what to expect and look for and the kids and I would have had a very rough week. Plus this way my kids still get to eat Thanksgiving dinner while I am sipping water and protein drinks! : )   I wish all of you a great day full of weight loss!   Oh yeah- according to my scale I have lost 7lbs in 3 days. I love water weight!! hahaha
MicNic

MicNic

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Size 14s! Yippee!

I wear jeans to work so I have a ton of them. 9 pairs, I think. Which seems crazy until I think about the fact that I literally wear them everyday. I remember a time when I didn't even OWN a pair of jeans!! I have had to retire a few pairs this week and I noticed that others were getting a little baggy. Last night I was running early for my dinner with a friend, so I stopped by Cato. I am now the owner of 2 new pairs of size 14 jeans!! (And a $6 slim fitting size 14 skirt which is still a little snug...but $6! And I know it will fit in a few weeks!!) I have gotten smaller a couple times in my adult life. I graduated high school around 185 and by the end of college I was 250. Around 1999, I got to 197 for a short time and in 2005 I got to 203 for a short time. Interestingly though, I don't think I ever bought size 14 jeans. I think 1999 was around the time I just didn't wear jeans and 2005 I didn't stay small long enough to get a proper fitting wardrobe. I know I won't be in these jeans long, but it is nice to know that this time it is because I will be heading for size 12s!! I was trying to remember when I bought my current size 16 jeans and I think it was only a month or so ago. And I know that I didn't fit into the 14s at that time. I only lost ONE POUND in the last month, so it just goes to show you that you can't always go by the scale. :-) I'm having such a feel good day! It is such a rush to wear something new and SMALLER! I'm out tomorrow and the weekend for the NASCAR races getting my redneck on, so have a wonderful weekend, my LBT friends!! Beth
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 104709
 

Day 2 Wednesday, the challenges

I came across some challenges today. It was an interesting I wasn't expecting some of the challenges. One was in the afternoon I kept falling asleep. I took an nap and was fine, woke up at 5 and then fell asleep again at midnight.   I first laid down on my left side, then woke up to pee and thought I would try to sleep on my right side. HUGE mistake! My port site was so sore I couldn't move at 5am this morning. My husband helped me get up and walk it out. I then propped myself up with pillows and slept on my back until 8:30.   I was making my son Popcorn with butter last night and I wanted to take a bite. I always eat a few pieces and give him the rest. I was thinking how good it smells and then thought of eating it and how awful it would be.   A few muscle spasms this morning, took my Levothyroxine and now I am resting. My daughter keeps wanting me to pick her up. The doctor said no lifting 10lbs for two weeks. I am doing my best.   My incision is leaking a bit. NOt sure if this is normal. I am going to take a shower and then dry the incision site. Still gassy and hoping that goes away soon. Right now I am glad I live and take care of my disabled father because the handlebars around the toliet have been so helpful and I think that the shower chair will be nice.   Feeling okay, a little painful, trying to get one bottle of water down and I can't eat for an hour after my levothyroxine so then I will try to get some protein down.
Cangel76

Cangel76

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Blog 104430
 

unreal

ok, so I get on the scale today 11/03/2010 and this scales says I have lost 9 pounds. WHAT? i cant beleive it! because I have never lost more than 10 pound in my life of dieting for confirmation I have to let my doctor weigh me. I will be seeing him in 3 days. as for now i will keep doing what i do. so Obviously my diet is working. I will keep u posted if Im off by a couple of pounds my brain can only believe his scale right now lol, dont know why. go! Rhonda go! Rhonda:tt2:
rhondafranklin

rhondafranklin

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Blog 94814
 

tell me what you think

lapband nation let me tell you about myself, im an 49 yrs old male who have been in the work force for 30 yrs. Now im thinking about callin it quits (retiring).. I also have an parttime job for 12yrs, that im planning on keeping. should i retire at an young age,financially im good with my 401k, 457 and some CD that i bought when i was young.NOW my plan is cashing in my cd to pay off my house( 7 yrs left). my 401k is little over six figures, should i let it ride until im 59 or pull it and take an tax hit. my 457 is in the mid five figures range, which im thinking about pulling. Half i want to give to my wife and the rest im planning buying an fix-up, to sell. tell me what you think
tommygunn49

tommygunn49

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Blog 103588
 

One Week

Oh, my goodness, this is hard. I had my surgery on October 29th, and it has been slow-going ever since. Not slow in the fact that I have been losing weight, just slow in the fact that it's taking me a long time t recover. I don't know why I didn't expect this to be hard and painful. It is major surgery, after all. It's November 4th now, and I'm finally starting to get around and moving, but I get tired so easily and get nauseous pretty fast. My doctor put me on Phenergan for nausea, but that just knocks me out and takes away whatever little bit of energy I had! The pain is finally subsiding and it's mostly just a nagging pinch now, but my back muscles ache something terrible. Initially, I did not want to eat anything. Now, my waves of hunger are so strong, I can't tell if I'm hungry or nauseous or both. I'm still on a liquid diet for 2 more days. So far, all I have eaten since my surgery is a cup of soup, a popsicle, a small frosty from Wendy's, and a small side of mashed potatoes from KFC (I cheated, but I was so hungry!). I think about what I am going to eat when my stomach goes back to normal. I can't seem to stop thinking about food. I hope once I can eat some more normal foods, and am not so hungry, my focus will be elsewhere and not on tempting things I should not be eating. I have lost 22 lbs since October 16th. That's 19 days. I feel good about this and want the weight loss to continue. I figure if I can lose 2 lbs a week until next year, I will be down 100 lbs. Even if I only lose 1 lb a week, I'll be 50 lbs lighter than right now. But there are so many foods out there that look delicious that I can no longer have! What I really crave is Chino Bandidos, my favorite restaurant. I figure once, before my band fill, I will go there. Just once. I know this may be a recipe for disaster, but it is what I have been craving. I willnot eat a whole plate of food. Just half, maybe not even that. If I plan it, and work my dieting and exercise around it, I think I could splurge just once. We'll see...I know it's not the best decision, but if I don't give in once in a great while, I feel I may be setting myself up for failure. I may just reach a point where I eat everything I want whenever I want and will lose all self control. That's exactly what I don't want to happen. Oh well....this is also coming from someone who has not eaten a real meal in a week's time and is food crazy. I can see the weight coming off in my face and in my arms. So far, so good. I want to be at 230 lbs by Christmas. I am at 253 right now. I have seven weeks, so that seems about right. All I know is that the airplane seats better feel more roomy this time when I go home. Last time, I could barely get them to buckle. I was so embarrassed. I don't ever want that to happen again. Anyways, that's all I have for now. Have a great night, everyone!
nurserena

nurserena

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Strawberrie-Banana-Mango Smoothie

Everyone loves a smoothie! THIS RECIPE IS GREAT FOR ALL OUT THERE!!!!   This healthy homemade smoothie could be enjoyed either for breakfast or as a refreshing beverage. Fruit and dairy rich smoothie can be a great snack also. Good Source of Calcium, Low Fat, Low Sodium. This smoothie is so good and it is very cheap too, low calorie Super-Fast Smoothie. I LOVED THIS SMOOTHIE! ENJOY!!!   Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes   Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required   Number of Servings: 4   Quick to Prepare (under 15 minutes)   Calories: 130   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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Road to Slimville
 

Hard couple of days

This week has been extremely challenging....I'm really stressing out about how unprepared I feel for this upcoming trip and as a result, my eating is all over the place. It's all the wrong foods, far too much snacking...a lot of poor choices. It's crazy how quickly you can swing from eating almost perfectly to finding yourself putting things in your mouth for no good reason. I find that I don't even enjoy the taste of most of the things I am eating anymore...the last thing I really enjoyed and which made me feel good was some really high-quality, excellent dark Mexican chocolate given to me by a friend which i waited a day to eat because I was low-carbing it the day before. Not only did I enjoy the experience of eating it but it gave me a happy feeling, there was a spring in my step about an hour later and I couldn't figured out until I remembered the chocolate! And I felt happy because I thought...how great is it that I can feel this happy after only a 1/3 of a chocolate bar! Well worth the calories/changing body chemistry/or whatever else.   But all of this other junk food has not given me the same spring. It's just stress-eating and it's unsatisfying and doesn't solve anything. Ugh. My coworkers keep telling me that I should take snacks from the office to India with me for times when I am hungry and there is nothing safe to eat. But I don't want to...not sure those snacks will even make it to India...scared I'd eat them on the way to the airport and feel sick about it. I'm only going for 2 weeks...no one has ever starved to death in 2 weeks. And there'll be plenty to eat in Thailand.   I'm glad I started this blog because it does give me a place to work out these issues and see where I am at different stages and realize that just because I'm happy about 219.8 one day (now 220.8) doesn't mean I've won the war. Still a lot of head work to be done here.
petuniap

petuniap

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