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Blog 103630
 

2 weeks since surgery

it's been 2 wks. since my surgery and the weight was really coming off the first week and now it has stopped. i lost 21 lbs. so far, but i feel as though i have come to a stop. i started walking today so i am hoping this will help.. i am eating smaller potions and deffinately eat less then before surgery. not sure what is happening?????
suziej.j.

suziej.j.

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lwood's Journal
 

Getting back to basics

Just came back from my family doctor's and got a 1/2 cc fill which takes me back to where I was before they took out 2 cc June 29 at Slimband. I feel quite restricted and have only had water in the first couple of hours since my fill. I will stay on liquids today and tomorrow, then mushies before trying solid food. I hope this takes my hunger and craving for carbs away. I want to lose what I gained (almost 30 lbs) and then finish the last 10 or so after that to goal. Wish me luck.  
Living My Dream

Living My Dream

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Blog 89575
 

No Slip

WoooHooo!!!   Back on track..saw the doctor, no slippage and had 5cc put in on Saturday yahoo! I gained 5lb...grrrrrr.. but its okay!I will work with that. Soooo yup, getting the ball rolling again.
marig1104

marig1104

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Blog 104430
 

struggles of the lapband

ok, this post-op diet is killing me, only because Im sooo not use to it. My belly can be full and my brain smells food that I can't have, and my stomach growls. This is really hard to avoid the wrong foods. But i've gave my self chef salad and I find my body to be full with that. I feel I'm doing good because I did lose an additional 3 pounds and I,m also working out twice a week because i want to be realistic with myself. and give myself realistic goals. So I can handle my weight loss myself. Thank god I am getting my first fill nov 18th right before thanksgiving. I am 4 weeks in post op and I am pretty much truthly am on my own diet I do eat chicken tuna and fish but no beef or pork, but even after the 6 weeks i dont think I will be returning to pork or beef. Im fine with the fish and etc. For all you out there thinking the lapband is going tske ur appetite you really need to think again.
rhondafranklin

rhondafranklin

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

My Beautiful Cousin

I had an interesting and meaningful experience this morning. It is a little outside my normal blog feel, so I’m posting separately. But it meant a lot to me and I wanted to share.   As a child, I looked up to my older cousin Tammy. In a big family, she was the oldest girl and hung out with all the older boys. There were 13 of us cousins and growing up we spent a lot of time together on my grandparent’s farm. We were so blessed to have that time together. I remember idolizing Tammy when I was in elementary school…she was probably in high school around that time. I thought she was so beautiful. I caught the bouquet at her wedding to handsome Mike. She was radiant that day.   Several years later, Tammy was attacked at her job. I was somewhat young and wasn’t privy to the details, but I know it wasn’t good. From that point on, she was never able to pull out of the spiral that began. She was in unsuccessful therapy, on too many pills and lived with her enabling mother. She lost her husband, her job, her friends, and her happiness. She was terribly obese. At our family get-togethers, she would eat and eat and eat. It was devastating to watch. I understand now that Tammy always had an eating problem…just like everyone else in my family, including me. I honestly believe it is hereditary. We all have weight issues, although some have a better handle on it than others. She had just gotten to the point where she couldn’t or didn’t want (or didn’t have the energy) to control it. Several years ago, Tammy passed away in her sleep. I’m not sure if they every actually figured out the true cause. But in my heart, Tammy just gave up on life.   This morning, I was dreaming about Tammy. I was having a conversation with her and her two sisters (sisters that do not exist in reality and I’m not sure what/who they symbolize). I don’t really remember that conversation, but I do know that it was a positive and happy one. Still in the dream, I called my mom. I told her about the conversation and although she didn’t mention the sisters she did remind me that Tammy had died so it couldn’t have been her. I told her that I forgot Tammy had died, but I KNEW it was her. Of that I was sure. The conversation ended.   Still in the dream, I was standing at a bathroom mirror. I laid my hands flat on the counter and bowed my head. I said to Tammy that I know it was you and I know you are here with me now. I asked her to give me a sign that she was with me. I looked up into the mirror with my hands firmly on the counter. My reflection was there pointing straight at me. It startled me, but then my body became warm and I started to wake up. Before I completely let go, I told her that “I knew it.”   Whether I believe that Tammy’s spirit was truly with me or whether I believe it was simply a dream is irrelevant. I know that Tammy would be behind me and appreciate what I am doing to change my life. It also helps reaffirm what I am fighting for. Although I am not Tammy, I do think that we share many similarities. I could very easily follow her path. But I’m choosing something different. I’m forging my own way and I WILL be successful. I love you Tammy and I promise that you will always be in my heart.   Beth
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

October is my mulligan...

First and foremost (ripping off the bandaid), the bad news is that I only lost one pound in October. Yikes! I know you are not supposed to say "only" because a pound lost is a pound lost. And for that, I am thankful. If I had worked hard for this pound, then I would be thrilled! But you all know with all of my vacations and Halloween, etc., I have spent a lot of time off the wagon this month. That's okay and I'm not beating myself up about it, but that is why I am only one pound down. Time to pay the piper!!   HOWEVER, there is a lot of good news too. That one pound took me out of Class 2 obesity and into Class 1. That is a nice goal to reach! Also, I lost 7 inches on my body this month, including 2.5" on my bust, 1.5" on my waist and over a half inch on each upper arm. So, I'm tightening up and getting smaller which is the real goal anyway. Also...2nd 5K! I attached a picture from the race. I'm getting stronger and increasing my stamina, so that's great! November, here I come!!  
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 102329
 

1st visit to meet my surgeon

Got my surgery is scheduled for December 9th 2010 :thumbup:YAY!!! O so Nervous:eek: I meet with the Sergeon Todd s Burry ,MD and the exercise specialist & Dietitian in a group setting talked about Lap-Band issues & Complications it's like sign your life way.:thumbup: Oh talked about vitamins & Nutrition..yes ! i had lots of questions about lap-band surery..LOL I have a 2nd visit on November 18th for pre testing...only:smile:35 days until surgery....
Juliesband

Juliesband

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MU DOG's Blog
 

5 Days since surgery and back to Work!

My surgery was last Wednesday and Dr Tim Hoen performed it www.kcbariatic.com I am telling you it could have not been easier. I was up walking a few hours after surgery and really could have come back to work Friday, but took the weekend and transition was even better. I am both mentally and physically better.   The worst part for me was gas pain and not being able to get any fluids down. As a matter of fact I really had to force myself to try and get 12-20 ounces of fluid down the next few days. However I took liquid gas reliever Malox and did walk 15 minutes 2 x a day. The walking help relieved the gas pains and each day was better.   I am back to work today, Of course I am in sales and on the phone quite a bit so nothing to difficult or strenuous.   Just an update on my weight. I started the liquid diet at 328 and pre surgery I was 310 and since surgery I am now under 300 for the first time in over 2 years. The really cool thing is that I will never be over 300 again and each time I step on the scale it is something to look forward to instead of regretting.     Thanks for reading   MU DOG (Dennis Clark)
MU DOG

MU DOG

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Cleosan 52- Sandy
 

One week in

I can't believe its been a week already!!! Time goes by fast when you are having fun, lol.   Monday was surgery, I was out of it all day, Woke up in my room and hubby said I was hitting the morphin pump every 6 min, lol.   Tuesday, I was still on that morphin pump, It was my hospital BFF, lol. Started to get up and walk and it was very uncomfortable. I like walking at night. It was quiet, no people or other obsticals on the floor and I got some one on one time with nurses and they would walk with me, keep ing my mind off the pain.   Wednesday was my downhill hump day. The nurses didn't know much about sleeve patients. I had a nausea patch on the one of the nurses took off of me whn I was sleeping. They then told be to get up and walk but I wasn't feeling good. My mom was helping me and I started dry heaving and trying not to throw up. My husband and mom where yelling for help, nuirsing running, mass confusion. My husband asked where my patch was and the nurse said she took it off. They gave me something through my iv and I slept for 3 hrs. At this point my family wanted me out of the hospital asap! As soon as they removed the catheter, iv and JP drain, I started to feel human again.   Thursday , home sweet home, I slept in the recliner and took one pain pill. I slept a lot of thursday and was still on clear liquids. A lot of gas that day. Sip, sip, sip!!!!   Friday, I took one pain pill. Hubby convinced me to go to Target with him for the ride. When we got there, I decided to go in and walked for 30 min. I was tired then and went to sit at the food bar while he finished shopping. Still having a lot of gas, and sipping away. Focusing on walter and protien shakes right now. I like GNC Wheybolic 60 the best ( chocolate).   Saturday, feeling 100 times better!!! Went to church for kid's harvest party. I lasted 20 min and then was sooo tired. I sat at the craft table and hlps with the crafts while hubby took care of the three kids running around. Still not getting all my water in and starting to have that keytosis, iron, yuck mouth. Still trying though and I have no pain!!!!   Sunday, I decided to go to church (took my water bottle with me) and did great! I sat for praise and worship and took a nap when I we got home. No pain, put the pill away! I did a no no though!. I didn't eat before church, had 1 oz mashed potato and nap. When I got up it was go, go , go to get the kids dinner, cleanup for the Holloween guest we have, gt the kids dressed and I started burping alot, got dizzy, lightheaded, hot flashes, nausea. My mom asked what I ate and I just remember... NOTHING, no appetite and I forgot all about food!!!! That was a first!!! When the kids left for trick or treating, I had 1 oz yogurt and 3 oz protein shake and felt like a new woman!!!   Monday, I 'm home 2/3 kids ( ages 3 and 2, my 5 yr old is in school) and doing great, no pain, no nausea and feeling like 75% of my self!!! I went to the dr for blood work this morning and got weighed! My starting weight in Sept was 324lbs. My surgery weight was 292lbs (32 lost). My weight today, one wk after surgery....... 279!!!!!!!!! I lost 13 lbs in one week and a grand total of 45 lbs lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I am relieved that I did this, no regrets ( I did have the what the heck feeling but it was over by Friday) I go back on the 14th for my new meal plan, Right now, I am eating yogurt, mashed potato, protein shakes, strained cream soups and sip, sip, sip that water!!!
Cleosan52

Cleosan52

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! 15 Minutes And On The Table Recipe

Vegetable-Chicken Stir-Fry   THIS RECIPE IS FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT CAN EAT CHICKEN!!!   A five-ingredient main dish that takes less than 15 minutes to cook? This yummy chicken stir-fry was created for busy cooks like you! Excellent stir fry, quick and easy, the family will loved it!!! If you do not have the stir fry sauce you can use low sodium soy sauce instead. It still come out great. Really aawesome and very moist.   Just learning to cook? This is definitely something you can make and not mess up. Easy to make and so yummy. ENJOY!!   250 Calories per 1 serving   Prep Time 05 Minutes Total Time 14 Minutes   Makes 4 servings   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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Blog 100540
 

wow 11-1-10

so i am five day post op. i have had a few unlovely things happen to me already- mainly learning to sip slow. i have learned that if i go fast, hard or too much- it gets stuck and i burp. so i guess that is telling me to slow down and pace my drinking. a little back note- i am been overweight, fat, fluffy, big boned, pretty face, large body for most of my life. there was a three years span where i was "thin"-but i got that way by vomiting, diet pills and working out like a mad woman. needless to say i gain it, plus some back. at my largest i was 325--guessing-i stopped weighting myself at 314. i was in a toxic relationship with a selfish man. so my comfort was ice cream and bagels. odd combo right.:thumbup: so after many years of saying "ok this year i will lose the weight and become healthly"..i never lost much weight..and well yoyoing isnt healthy..the thought of the lap band creeped into my head.i talked to a dear friend of mine Nora-who had the bipass and her words of wisdom lead me to really think about it. then one monday in aug i took my super beautiful, smart 14yr old cousin shopping for school stuff. while in the dressing room we were in there together trying on clothes. now ladies you all know that clothes for us larger ladies look very granny like. my cuz is a sz 8 high school freshman who was having the time of her life trying clothes on. outfit after outfit i watched her face glow with how nice she looked. i put on my outfit and i felt like a oversized beached whale. :tongue: i felt so sad for me- i was sad for that girl inside of me that cant have fun trying on clothes. i didnt want to ruin it for my cousin -so i acted super happy...it didnt work- she felt something was off. i told ya she is smart..i justplayed it off as if i had a headache and wasnt feeling hot..half was true-i wasnt feeling hot. in fact i felt very frumpy, overlooked and not womanly. after i dropped her off i called my friend Nora-and i cried- i just let it all go- i told her i cant do thing anymore. the pills, the diets, everything-im so done with this weight. she listened and when i was done being a drama queen-she asked-"so what are you going to do about it?"- WHAT?!?! i wanted her to pat me on my back and tell me its ok to be fat..but she inturn asked me what am I going to do about my weight...i was a bit upset-she was being a friend, and she was sick of hearing the same old story. so i started to look into the Band. that shopping trip happened Aug2010-
ishkaski

ishkaski

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Blog 75574
 

Went to Disney~Playing with Grandchildren is so much FUN!

Losing these extra pounds is wonderful!   One of the things I wanted to accomplish is being able to get down and play with my grandchilden!   My oldest grandson Dylan just turned 7 and I took him to Disney World~all four parks in five days. We took one day off to swim in the pool and get in the hot tub and shop!   I was able to walk without giving out of breath, ride ALL the rides with him, even Splash Mountain and Mission Space, (although I can say I have been there~done that) which were very scary even for me.   I FIT in all the rides, did NOT have to have anyone PULL me out of them, Had a BLAST at 58! I just realized, that I FEEL YOUNGER!!! Taking off weight is Wonderful, no I have NOT lost 100 lbs, NOT met my personal weight loss goals yet, but I AM getting there with the help of the LapBand AND I am reaching the goals I set for my life changes and it feels good. I did not overeat on this trip, we bought groceries and cooked at the Condo, I took Crystal light for my water, snacks that I could have in my backpack, and it was all good. I did have a little of the Funnel Cakes and a Dole Pineapple soft serve as a VACATION TREAT! We had a great week. Then last night went out to eat in Destin/FWB at Fish Lipz on the Gulf of Mexico. I had the appetizer of Crab Cakes, they were so fresh and delicious, All I could eat! Drank water later, FULL! Everyone else had Ribeyes, Salads, potatoes loaded, I ate slow all went down and stayed down. $9.00, I was a cheap date, LOL Enjoyed food and friends we seldom see. I never knew how much fun is was to PLAY until NOW! Thanking God for the Band!:thumbup:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 104678
 

Band date is Thursday. Today is Sunday.

Today is Sunday before my surgery. I am anxious and my back is hurting. Tomorrow begins clear liquid. Today has been a struggle just to feel good. Woke up with a headache and had the cold sweats all day. Hope tomorrow is easier. :thumbup:
KDe628

KDe628

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♫*•♪♫ MaRiA ♪♫•*♪
 

♫?* Im a Bad, Bad Girl!!! *?♫

So I planned a Halloween party for my students today (I teach sunday school) and I did some very bad things :tongue:.   First off, there was a Kit Kat calling my name... I swear it was telling me "eat meeeee". So what did I do?...*sigh* I ate it. Then I swore up and down... telling myself its ok, everyone has a slip up, I just have to be really good the rest of the day. So that was the end of that.   We then went to mass and when we got out of there the left over pizza slices were calling. At that point I was super hungry :tt1: (all I had in the AM were a protein shake & that dumb kit kat). So what happened? A slice of Pizza found its way to my mouth... and with that... a Reeces Pieces...Ay dios mio!!!   We get to my moms and a few hours later another slice magically finds its way into my mouth. Why do I do this to myself?!?! :drool: A few Hours after that... another sneaky slice makes its way :ohmy:.   Total Stupidness Consumed = 3 slices of pizza, 1 Kit Kat, 1 Reeces Pieces   All this during the end of my 5th week on the FULL LIQUID DIET!!! :thumbup:. Im so disgusted with myself...I hate myself for doing this . I've put so much damn work into this journey so far just to F*$% up the way I did. I know I'm stronger than this. I let the old me take over and I just gave in :sad:. How can I give in so easily?! Has anyone ever slipped up this bad? Am I being too hard on myself? I just can't believe the way this day went down. What was I thinking?!?!:wub:
.Maria.

.Maria.

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Share my world....
 

TMI: Sex

I felt more confident and more comfortable. It was the best!!!!! lmao..i'm not going to get into details, but uh lets just say dinner and breakfast was served!
HoneyBrown

HoneyBrown

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Blog 98300
 

Happy Halloween

Hi Everyone, Hope all is well. Tuesday will make 2 wks since surgery, Feeling pretty good overall & walking 2 miles a day. but i have 1 question the port incision does not want to close, should it be closed by now?:thumbup:
fall1962

fall1962

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Blog 102447
 

1st day back...YIKES

Well I go back to work tomorrow after being off for 2 weeks. I'm a little scared about getting all the liquids. I feel great, but still a little sore at the port site. I haven't told the people I work with that I was banded. YIKES......
dooney

dooney

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Blog 97210
 

Happy Halloween!

Well it's finally here thank goodness. Don't get me wrong I like Halloween. I love seeing my grandkids dressed up so cute & all the other little Trick or Treaters. What I will be happy to see go is these candy bars! I bought them way too early (Oct. 10th) funny I remember the day. lol... It's a miracle I haven't broke down & opened them! Well it's only 8 something in the morning but I'm ready to give out candy! Hope everyone has a wonderful & safe Halloween:biggrin: P.S. Pass it around I'm giving out full size candy bars so I can get rid of these suckers quick:-)
Winks

Winks

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Blog 101206
 

3 Days Post-op

After reviewing several blogs I must say that I have had it very easy! My pre-op diet was clear fluids the day before and nothing by mouth after midnight. My surgery was scheduled at 12:00 and I was asked to be there at 10:00 am. Everything went right on schedule. Not sure the exact time I woke up in recovery, but I remember being very uncomfortable and asked for more pain meds a few times. It was about 4pm or so and I was taken over to radiology for an UGI test. Basically you drink some foul liquid and they watch that it passes through the band properly. Then I was taken to another room where my family was able to join me and the nurse went over all the discharge instructions. I was on my way home at about 5:30. (Perfect time for rush hour traffic...ugh) Pain wise it wasn't too bad. I just felt like I had done 5,000 sit-ups...non-stop...in under an hour :tongue: The first two days....I took my pain meds a little more often than I was told...not for pain quite as much as I really just wanted to sleep. I was not hungry at all. Had to force myself to drink fluids. Got to take a shower on day 2. Felt great, but wore me out. I had some malt-o-meal and greek yogurt on day 2. No problems at all. I have also had the carnation instant breakfast a few times. So now I am on to day 3. Still don't feel like doing much. So, I don't think I will...plenty of time for that later...right?:thumbup:
journey1010

journey1010

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Blog 98380
 

soda

Does anyone have a few sips of diet soda in between meals from time to time? Why is it such a no-no?
kelly111

kelly111

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Blog 98380
 

food question

Is there a bandster out there who can eat whatever they want just smaller portions? Other than bread, are there other foods that dont seem to work with the band. I get my first fill in 4 weeks. Right now Im starving and I can eat anything so Im just wondering if that will change.
kelly111

kelly111

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Blog 93702
 

Update on My 5K Run!

Yea!   I ran my first race yesterday, and I'm still alive LOL.   Well, here is how it went. I'm all psyched, I'm pumped up - did my leg stretches. It was a chilly morning, and I dressed appropriately. There had to be 1,000+ people there. A lot of them had costumes on, I did not. The start horn went off, and people started whizzing past me like the wind! The course was laid out so that you would run to the end, then turned around and come back.   As the 1,000+ people started passing me, lol, I think I had run about 1/4 mile, when the first few people started passing me on the way back! I started muttering under my breath - oh crap, how did they do that? - but I kept on going. I persevered. I walked some, ran some, and do'nt think that these thoughts did not occur to me - to sit on the side for a while, then start running back in the other direction without going to the end, or taking a taxi! But I decided I had to do this the right way, no matter how long it took me. While I was running, I got so hot, I started stripping the layers of clothing off! (Actually, I would have no problem walking this distance, because I'm a walker, not a runner).   So now, I complete the course and I'm heading back to the finish line, and my husband and a lot of other people are cheering me on and taking pictures of me as I am crossing the finish line. What a great feeling it was to actually complete this!!! So now let me tell you where I placed in the race. I came in fifth (er..., fifth from the last lol). But this was not bad at all - it was wonderful! I never thought I would be able to finish the race, and I thought that even if I did finish, I would be last! I finished the 5K course in 47 minutes and 41 seconds. So this is another thing I have done that is now off of my bucket list!   A year ago, there is no way I could have even thought of doing this. Way to go, lap-band®!:thumbup::thumbup::tongue::thumbup:
Debra G

Debra G

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