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Blog 98380
 

when does weight loss start

I have a question for all you bandsters out there. I was banded 3 weeks ago. My doc has me on regular food now. So for over 2 weeks I was consuming about 800 cals a day. Now I am eating a little more. I walk 5K a day. I was wondering if anyone could explain to me when the weight loss will begin. I actually lost nothing but I gained a pound. Once I get a fill I cant imagine eating much less than 800 cals a day especially when exercdising a lot. Just seems so weird that my body isnt responding to this very expensive proceedure. I welcome help and advice from anyone who has gone through this. Thanks guys!
kelly111

kelly111

5
Blog 104465
 

2nd day post op

Hello Everyone,   This is my second day with the band, and I'm very tired. I am at work and and slept through my lunch break.   I'm not hungry, just totally exhausted.
danalazcano

danalazcano

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♫*•♪♫ MaRiA ♪♫•*♪
 

♫?* Today feels like a Zumba day!!!*? ♫

So I went to the surgeons office today and I'm officially down 30lbs!!! YAY! He says everything looks great and I'm doing a great job, "yay me" :tt1:. Best part: I finally got the ok to start working out :drool: ... Zumba: Here I come!!   I also get my first fill next thursday... I'm scared!!! :tongue: But the Doc says they numb the area first... so we'll see how that goes :thumbup:   P.s: I LOVE MY BAND!!!:wub:   [ATTACH]437[/ATTACH]
.Maria.

.Maria.

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Blog 104323
 

To be... Or not to be... This is my question

I need some opinions please...   1. Previous to surgery, if you had learned to eat the post op way, without surgery, would you still opt to get the surgery?   2. My biggest fear in life is vomiting, (kind of fear like heights, snakes or enclosed spaces) either way not a fear easily relieved. I myself have not thrown up for almost 10 years and I am so afraid that I will start if I get banded. Does everyone throw up? :thumbup:
Mortician

Mortician

6
Blog 93616
 

So near but yet so far!!!!!

I have got my date for my op 14th of Dec 2nd time round time to start my pre op next week for the 2nd time round. Which i can say im not looking forward to as i struggled through it but done it lost 28lbs but 3 days before my op i got told my op would have to be put on hold due to a abnormal heart beat and that id have to see a cardiologist, well thats all been cleared and my op seems like its just around the corner, but yet so long away if that makes any sense? I just hope everything will go smoothly this time round as it was so heart wrenching to be told i could have it when i was so close and after doing my 4weeks pre op diet. Well i have my fingers tightly crossed and am looking forward to the start of a long and happy future just in time for a new year :thumbup:
mysteriousrachel

mysteriousrachel

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Blog 85448
 

Checking In

LapBand + bad cold = weight loss! Just kidding - but it's too bad no one ever came up with a non-surgical solution to over eating.   Still hate shopping, but made myself go. Found a pair of great chocolate tweed lined slacks - size 18. Figured they wouldn't fit but they did. Needless to say I did a lot more shopping. Am now a L/XL(misses) on top and 18/20- maybe 1X on the bottom. Finally got rid of the sweatpants my husband said made me look like I was channelling MC Hammer. Another big step for me - actually wearing colors other than BLACK!   Visiting with my RD the other day. She attended a conference where I group of bariatric docs were talking about the "disappointing" success rate with WLS and how gastric banding can serve as "training wheels" for the new gastric sleeve procedure. Very expensive set of training wheels!
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

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Blog 104507
 

22 Days Post Op

Ask me a year ago if I would be where I am now and I would have to say no. I've spent over 15 years of my life gaining weight every year. I don't know what it is to end a year lighter than the year before, it's like I'm in competition with myself.   Here I am 22 days post op and I feel GREAT!! I find that I keep my excitement quieted down because I don't want to be one of the annoying people who are always talking about how much weight they've lost around people who just gained 5 pounds. I'm very proud of it and people can see the loss, so for now I'm keeping my cool, we'll see how long that lasts. :tongue:   My highest weight was 292, day of surgery I was 266 and now I'm at 251 and it's ridiculous how loose my cloths fit me. Gonna have to start sewing because I'm not getting a new wardrobe until I hit my goal weight. Again, we'll see how long that lasts also. :thumbup:   76 pounds to go until I reach my first goal of 175 and I won't miss one single pound when it's gone!
marisol77

marisol77

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Blog 90135
 

Almost a month banded

Well, as of tomorrow, I will be banded a month. I was a rockstar the first couple weeks post op. I did fabulously. Then, when my husband landed back in the hospital for 5 days, I slipped off the wagon and began making poor choices as far as food. Strangely, when he landed back in the hospital is when my hunger actually returned. I was set in my ways after the surgery, without much hunger, even though I knew it would return. I am finally getting back in to the routine of things and need to start keeping track of everything on sparkpeople.com again. I also have been slacking on my protein shakes the past week and need to do that, too. I seriously can't wait for the fills to start! My worst habit is grabbing something on my way home from work. I live about 45 minutes away from home and by the time i leave work, I'm starving. I need to just stock up on protein bars so i can have a mid afternoon snack. Can anyone recommend any good snacks that have nothing to do with jello? lol   On the plus side, I am eating smaller bites and taking longer to chew. Therefore, I'm not eating crazy big portions And, I am starting Zumba this week. . On the minus side, I have gained 5 pounds...eeeeek!   Must....lose.....again.
qtney1

qtney1

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Blog 94826
 

Good Changes

OK I'm not sure how the progression has been for others, but for me I've been at a plateau for a few weeks now. I lost 16lbs during the preop diet then another 10 post op, but even though I was walking every day my weight loss stalled. I kept up with the walking and now that I'm back at work I've been in the gym; hard! My job has its own gym so its really easy to get to and the classes are phenomenal. I've gotten back into step aerobics, Zumba, and a strength class and I am happy to say the scale is moving again. So the bottom line is keep trucking along, your body will catch up to your hard work and weight loss will resume.   The icing on the cake for me is I have on a pair of jeans today that my brother bought me for Christmas 2 years ago that I have never been able to fit, and now they fit perfect! Woo hoo!:thumbup:
chriper

chriper

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Think "I AM a RUNNER!"

Busy day ahead, so I don't have time for much. But I wanted to check in and ask for everyone to wish me luck on my 5K tomorrow! Although I have practiced a bit more, I'm still not ready to run 3.1 miles. Ha!   But it will be fun since I'm doing it with a dear friend. I picked up my packet yesterday, so I'm ready to go!!   I have a little bit of Halloween spirit today. I'm wearing a Rangers shirt (they are going to do SO much better at home) with some little devil horns (since I'm an ANGRY Ranger). I need to go by Target tonight because I need some Halloween socks and a long sleeved Tshirt to wear to the run. It's getting COLD in the mornings!!   Have a super weekend everyone!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 3238
 

Kickin it up a notch

I had a doctor's appt on October 18. According to their scales, I managed to lose about 16 pounds since my last appt on Sept.13. I should be ecstatic to see that I am losing weight but I'm not. I can only say that I think my expectations are too high or that my body just isn't willing to part with the fat. Or maybe I'm just not doing something right. I have noticed a trend with me and that's that I've taken to being a complainer and a worry wort. I seem to never be satisfied with myself and I'm beginning to wonder if maybe I'm pushing myself. I've been going to the gym almost everyday and I work out for an hour and a half each time (includes strength training). I wake up so early to be able to go the gym that by the end of the day, I'm more than drained and exhausted. I'm starting to get bags under my eyes and can barely go up a flight of stairs. And I can't let up because I'm so afraid I'll give up and I have never felt as motivated as I do now. I'm trying to find my way in being able to adjust my schedule so I can get things done and be able to rest and relax. but it seems to me that this schedule is the one that works for me even though it is exhausting.   On the plus side, I've noticed that my body isn't looking so bulky. My "boobies" have started to slowly disappear and I'm finding that my bra isn't fitting right anymore. My sister even had the gall to stuff her hand in my bra through my shirt because she felt the need to show me just how much of a gap I had. Apparently, my bra sticks out to the point that she can see the lining through my shirt. Grreeeaattt*t!.... And my huge dome of an ass went from a fat filled, pork rind, jelly stuffed, behemoth to an almost flabby, gelatin like distorted picture (think Picasso's portrait of all the distorted clocks that look like as if they're melting). It's gotten to the point that my ass will actually start hurtin if I sit down too long (as is the case now since I'm sitting wrtiing this entry). *sigh* No more cushion for the pushin, I guess. Ah well, my boyfriend's gonna have to worry about that more than me.   The one place I don't seem to be getting any kind of good feedback are my arms. Lawd, they are looking so nasty. I've taken to calling them my batwings because while they have gotten slightly thinner, the backs of my upper arms droop like a bag of molasses. Disgusting. I never did like my arms... betcha if I flap my arms I'll end up flying around the room like Dumbo. Ugh. I'm attempting to do more arm exercises but I already know that once I've reached my goal weight, I'll still end up needing surgery to fix them babies.   Well, this has been my latest update. In another couple of months, I'll be posting some after pics. Then you'll see what I mean...
Butrcupz622

Butrcupz622

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Pumpkin Tureen With Beef Stew

Here, pumpkin isn't just an ingredient, it's actually what you cook in, too, creating a charming container for a hearty stew. To make serving easier, choose a pumpkin that is squat and wide, rather than tall and narrow.   Tender spicy beef stew steams inside a glorious golden pumpkin, which makes a beautiful presentation. This beautiful dish can be server with a salad or soup. My friends and family so love this dish it never fails to wow them every time. ENJOY!   Prep Time:25 Minutes Cook Time:1 Hour 30 Minutes Ready In:1 Hour 55 Minutes   389 Calories per 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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Blog 93702
 

Halloween Treats! BOO LICIOUS

Boo Licious:   Halloween Cupcakes:   No tricks, just treats for ghosts and ghouls of all ages Quick and Simple. To set the mood for your holiday party, turn plain cupcakes into ghostly goodies. Scary Good!     Tip:   Stenciled Halloween design. Just place stencil over icing and sprinkle on colored sugars. Add an icing decoration or two if you plan to “boo” who!   185 Calories per 1 cupcake serving   Yields: 22 servings   Total Time: 40 min Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 15 min     Cupcakes:   1 package(s) (18.25 ) devil’s food cake mix with pudding   1 cup(s) sour cream   1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil   3 large eggs   1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract   Frosting:   2 large egg whites   1 cup(s) sugar   2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice   1 teaspoon(s) (light) corn syrup   1/4 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar orange food coloring   decorating sugar crystals, jelly beans, candy corns, (optional)   Directions:   1.Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350ºF. Paper-line 24 muffin cups.   2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, 3/4 cup water, sour cream, oil, eggs and vanilla, and blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Stop the mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, then turn mixer up to medium speed and beat 2 minutes more. The batter should look well combined. Spoon batter into muffin cups, so that each liner is three-quarters full.   3.Bake cupcakes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on wire rack for 5 minutes, then remove cupcakes from pans and leave them on the rack to cool completely.   4.Meanwhile, make frosting: In top of double boiler, over 1 inch of simmering water, with handheld mixer at medium speed, beat egg whites, sugar, 1/4 cup water, lemon juice, corn syrup and cream of tartar until soft peaks form and temperature reaches 160ºF on candy thermometer, about 7 minutes. Remove top of double boiler from heat; beat 5 to 10 minutes longer, until stiff peaks form. Fold in orange food coloring until evenly distributed.   5.Spread frosting on cupcakes and decorate with sugar crystals, jelly beans or other candies, as desired.   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE HALLOWEEN RECIPE OR FOR MY RECIPE OF THE DAY!:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 97210
 

Three months today!

Well today is three months since I was banded. A lot of great things are happening with the weight loss. In my last post a month ago I told you about my not being able to walk for longer than 3 mins. (see blog if interested in my illness:-) I haven't walked for 1 & 1/2 years without my walker. Well after loosing 37 lbs. & physical therapy 3x a week...I'am walking again! Today I went to the grocery store & I was able to go down every aisle. 2 years ago before the H1N1 I did not find grocery shopping fun. Today I was thankful I could walk for an hour without sitting down (look out Macy's). Tomorrow I'm joining a gym & I hope the weight loss goes even faster. I'm starting to feel like my old very busy self again. I'am so glad I got this LAP-BAND®.   I just had to share with the people on this site who have keep me going & encouraged me with their stories. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!   P.S. My husband is almost as excited as I'am that I can take over grocery shopping again :-):thumbup:
Winks

Winks

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Blog 103516
 

One step closer

I had my pre-op physical today with my family doctor. This included EKG and blood work. EKG was normal - I'm sure blood work will be also. Doctor was very encouraging. I asked him if he has patients who have undergone this procedure and what their results have been. It was really all good news. No scarry stories from him at least. I'm working on setting up dietitian and psychologist consults (required by surgeon) next. I'm really trying to suspend my need to understand why all the consults...I mean I guess I get it but would rather just move on. I feel like I was in limbo about this for so long that now I simply feel impatient.
mebutbetter

mebutbetter

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Cludgie's Blog
 

2 Months, 1 Week, 1 Day and counting.

Hi,   Well I finally decided to start charting this crazy rollercoaster ride to a new and (hopefully) improved me, so here goes;   I am 30, I am a professional person, I have an astoundingly wonderful family including two beautiful children aged 6 and 2, and my husband really is my best firend and soul mate. I should be happy! In fact I should be ecstatic, skipping along with a song in my heart - I AM NOT!   I am truly thankful for all of the blessings in my life, but despite all that the biggest part of every day is painful for me, it usually goes like this;   When I wake up in the morning, just before my husband gets up to go to work I make sure we get to hug, but before I do that I have to make sure I am lying a certain way, that my body is covered, and that he doesn't accidentally brush past a body part I am not happy with.   When I get up shortly after him I agonise over the days clothing choice (nothing fits, nothing looks right etc etc etc). I weigh myself, I wee, and I weigh myself again shortly before kicking the scales hard and swearing loudly. I then try all of my clothes on again, and usually end up in the least revealing and most shapeless garment I can find, by which stage I feel humilliated and tearful.   I will eat something in secret even if it is just a few crumbs of something, and then I'll have a healthy and modest breakfast with my family to keep them happy.   By the time the kids are dropped off and I get to work I am always paranoid about my outfit choice, and will spend hours obsessing about how i look from each angle, and how much worse I will look if i actually breathe out, and what on earth people must think about me.   Lunch is an hour of trying not to eat in front of people, but usually failing. Sometimes I settle with just a coffee, and sometimes I go for as much crap as a human body can hold, either results in paranoia and a few odd looks!   The afternoon is just like the morning, and is followed by an evening of more secret emotional eating and snacking to "cheer myself up".   At night I undress and get into bed in stages intended to avoid unflattering angles, and if all else fails make my husband look away! I then spend 8 hours intermittently waking and re-positioning myself to avoid accidental touching of wobbly bits.   I know how repressed and tragic that all sounds, but thats my starting point, I have 66lb to lose to be a "normal" healthy weight, and have never come close to that through other conventional methods, so the sleeve it is.   Thanks for listening.   Cx
cludgie

cludgie

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Blog 103868
 

8 days post op....

Well I am 8 days post op and doing really good...i have lost 19.55 lbs so far. i am still a little sore at surgicial site but other than that i am good. i have seen many on this site talk about eating hamburgers and bread and stuff that isn't on the diet and i was wondering and please don't take offense to this but i was wondering how many have actually changed their way of eating and lifestyle?..mine has completely changed and i know i have just started but i just don't look at food the same anymore. I also paid for this surgery out of pocket so that might be a factor that makes me more determined to get the full benefit from the band. also any advice from other banders is welcome.
Dixie122978

Dixie122978

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Blog 85267
 

Under 35 BMI and banded

Hi everyone,   My name is Deb, I'm 47 and I've been dieting on and off since I was 12yrs old. I'm 5'5", 212lbs and I will be banded on Nov 12, 2010. I've wrestled with getting the LAP-BAND® since I am barely at a weight where it can be done. I am a self pay and they have agreed to $12,600 for everything. Now I know why I've had those savings bonds sitting in the safe all these years. I've looked on the internet for folks around my size who have decided it was worth the risks and haven't found much. I have decided to take care of the problem and not spend the rest of my life fighting an endless battle. I have not always been fat but have fought my weight all my life. My weight has been a major issue for me for as long as I can remember. Now I've gotten to the point where I just don't have the stamina/heart/inspiration to stay on the diet and weight gain roller coaster. My goal weight is between 130lbs and 145lbs. Because of my age (and the fact that to much weight loss may result in wrinkles and sagging skin) I think around 140lbs will be good. Once I get there, I plan to get an inner thigh lift (I have bags), breast lift, chin lift, and eyelid surgery. I was pleased to find out I could get all of this for about $15k in Gainesville Florida (2 operations, can't do it all at once).   I started the protein diet today. Dr. Brient's diet entails 4 protein shakes/bars and one high protein/low calorie meal daily for 14 days. I bought several brands with under 160 calories ea. to try. I plan to put the shake in a blender with ice and turn into a milk shake so it will take longer to drink.   Very soon I will find out if it's all worth it. It may be the biggest mistake of my life.... we'll see. The closer it gets, the scarier it gets. :thumbup: I just know I've been dreaming of buying great clothes and looking fab for 47 instead of like a fat grandma.
dwright

dwright

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janicerb's Blog
 

4 and 1/2 weeks since surgery

I had complications after the surgery, but I think I am on the mend. Trying to deal with getting enough nutrients and water. Still not feeling totally back to life. I feel I am constantly trying to work in fluids. I am drinking Resourse Breeze as I am trying to move into stage two, and trying to work in 64oz of water. My doctor says if I am peeing I am getting enough fluids, but I get slight headaches and nausea which seem to be releived if I drink more water. I still have some soreness where my stomach is, wondering how long that will last? How did you feel at 4 weeks? 5 weeks?
jrb95864

jrb95864

4
LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Ready for a fill.

I'm SO glad that I made the fill appointment. Yesterday, I really focused on what I was eating and my hunger. Morning was okay. I had my normal coffee then smoothie which generally gets me to lunchtime. I drink my coffee when I get to work and usually start my smoothie around 9:30. So, I'm not finished with it until 10:15 typically, and sometimes I'm not finished with it until 11:15 which is when we go to lunch.   Yesterday, I had lunch in and gave up working out as I mentioned in my blog. I had some soup (which isn't a good choice for staying power) along with a few tortilla chips and hummus. In retrospect, something solid would have helped keep the hunger at bay longer. In this case, I was hungry by 3:00. I had some greek yogurt and was fine until dinner.   By the time we got to the restaurant, I was starving. I did have a drink. It was called Between the Sheets. I asked the waiter (who I'm pretty sure was gay) how he liked Between the Sheets. Honest to goodness, I wasn't trying to be flirty, but it came out that way and my girlfriends thought it was hilarious. For the record, it was delicious! I was proud of myself because even though I'm able to eat bread, I passed on the deliciously-smelling rosemary bread that was delivered to our table. I ordered the tilapia dish which was grilled fish with the tastiest citrus caper sauce. It came with super thin cut fingerling potates and blanched arugula. I ate about half my fish and all of the potatoes. The problem came when my new waiter boyfriend gave me a complimentary red velvet cupcake. The place was known for their pastries, so who was I to say no?? I took my leftover fish (and the extra 2 cupcakes to my BFF who couldn't make it to dinner.) I stayed up to watch the disappointing Rangers game and by the time I went to bed, my stomach was growling. :-(   Jax tells me that between my calories consumed and calories burned (I didn't work out at all yesterday), I should have broke even. I was up 2 tenths on the scale this morning, so that make sense. I fluctuate 2-4 tenths with bloating, easy.   This is part of the process, I know. I will have to by hyper aware of what I'm eating. I will have to eat healthier because I'm requiring bigger portions to keep me full. That...and exercise...is what I will have to do until I can get some help with my fill. i will NOT let this set me back.   As frustrating as it is, I will probably not realistically reach Onederland by Thanksgiving. But that's okay. As long as I don't gain anything until my fill, I will consider it a success. After that, I will reevaluate. :-)   On a final note...I saw a friend last night that I hadn't seen in two months (actually, more like 10 weeks) because she was unable to make it to our last monthly dinner. She went on and on about how much weight I had lost and how good I looked. I've lost 12 pounds in that time which is more that I realized. I told my mom that I had only lost about 7 pounds since I had seen her. Ha! Anyway, 12 pounds is still less than 20% of my total weightloss. But I think those 12 pounds really made a substantial difference.   Okay, really the final note...today I'm wearing some skinny jeans. I've never worn skinny jeans before because they make my butt and thighs look to big. But I bought these and paired them with a black shirt and longish black and white cardigan. I have on tall black leather boots outside of the jeans. This is a real fashion risk for me, people! :-) I feel myself ready to make some bolder choices. Maybe it is the hair!   We are almost to the weekend, everybody! Hang on!!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 104000
 

Protein mix

I would like to thank all of the people who responded to my problem from the protein mix that I cannot drink due to the fact it is too sweet. You gave me a couple of ideas that I am going to use. I was so depressed and frustrated because I want so much to stay on this diet, but I just can't drink the mix. However, because of you, I have hope again and I am back to being happy. Thanks so much band friends! My surgery is Nov. 5th. I am getting excited again. :thumbup:
knoebelcamper

knoebelcamper

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