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Blog 4127
 

3 weeks out

I have lost 20 pounds as of today!!!! I am getting tired of eating soup and have started putting some different varieties in the blender. This Friday I will be able to upgrade to the next phase and I can have deli meat and ground meat along with peanut butter/ toast/ and crackers oh yes and the love of cheese. I have added some cheese into my eggs and soup already. My husband is unable to sleep since he had his surgery 5 days ago. It is amazing the difference in how each body recovers.
Lose140

Lose140

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Blog 101042
 

Everything is on hold

well I am now just going to wait and see what i can do. (again) but this time I will be getting a horse!!!!! I have always wanted one but just kept talking myself out of it, but now i go this weekend to ride one and see if i like and if i like i will get to pick her up in 3 weeks when she is done with her traning. and i am going to Dr (pcp) in a bit to see if there is a diet pill i can do for a bit to help me go in the right direction. so best of luck to me!! I want the band still but I can wait. i have waited my whole life whats a little longer. :thumbup:
rmaxwell

rmaxwell

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Blog 100399
 

Believe in Yourself!

I got on the scale this morning and I could swear that it said 224. That is what I get for buying a scale at Walmart. Can it possibly be? That means I am down 10 pounds.....can I get a woot woot:w00t:!   So as I am drowning in my land of liquids & I am starting to realize that I have way more will power than I ever thought possible. Weight watchers was hard for me...hated Jenny Craig! But yet I have stuck to my liquid diet, like it is my job....oh wait a minute that is my job right now.   I will say this though, cooking for my family is really hard. Everything smells so yummy! Last night I took my 7 year old to McDonalds....I would have given anything to lick just one french fry. But I was very proud of myself...I did not & I repeat did not eat not one fry. :thumbup:   So for all my fellow bandsters who are just starting this journey, believe in yourself because it will happen and you can do it. All good things come from hard work & perserverence.   5 days & counting until I am a official Bandster!:wub:
BRINA913

BRINA913

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The Sweet Spot
 

10/13/10 5th Fill...Chasing the Sweet Spot

*Portion of Post Deleted for Lap Band Book     OH, and can I just say...WHAT THE HECK WOMEN??!!! I tried on about 4 outfits before finding one that fit OK this morning...yes, I'm having fat days again. I wore a new top, no coat over it. Do you know how many women I passed today...in the parking lot, in the ladies room, in the stairwell, in the waiting room (where I was called to the window three times), three different nurses during my appointment. I was wondering why I was getting stares and was starting to take it personally that I look like a stuffed sausage in these jeans. COULD ANY OF YOU HAVE TOLD ME THAT I HAD TWO LOVELY *SHINY* TAGS WITH THE SALE STICKER HANGING ON MY BACK?!!! *sigh* ...and I'm guessing some of you were fellow banders...*double-sigh*            
Band_Groupie

Band_Groupie

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Blog 91504
 

On my way !!!!

I just got news last night my Ins. approved my lap-band surgery... My Surgery Date is Nov.19,2010... Yea!!!!!...:thumbup:
lparedes

lparedes

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Blog 93702
 

RECIPE OF THE DAY! BREAKFAST SANDWICH SALMON & EGGS

Diabetes appropriate, Low calorie, Low cholesterol, Heart healthy, Healthy weight,High potassium,High protein.   This recipe is a great source of protein and potassium. I can also order this breakfast sandwich when am out with friends or family in a restaurant, it's a favorite of mine to make at home. Smoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a piece of fruit or a glass of 100% juice. Weight Watchers English muffins are smaller than regular muffins which makes the sandwich... ENJOY!   Makes 1 sandwich   Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes   214 calories per serving, 19 g protein; 221 mg potassium   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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Erin's Blog
 

fun activities that you'll never get bored with (:

can you help me make a list? Mainly fall and winter ideas please (: 1.Walking with a close friend or even a group of close friends. 2.Taking some fall folliage photos (walking around) 3.Shopping 4.Chasing your children, neices/nephews around, have them play games like a chasing game 5.Playing the wii, wii sports, wii active, anything, wii sports is pretty fun 6.DDR 7.Dancing Help (:
Erin18

Erin18

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Blog 75574
 

I have survived!

:smile:Well I am back, the couple has Wed and I survived it all. It was a fairy tale come true wedding, complete with their own written vows which made us all cry! They are off on a trip to Belgium, and Germany for two weeks Honeymoon.   All that food and I ate so little, I was so proud of myself and the control I have now. So many compliments on how good I looked, I so loved it and just let it soak in! Can't wait to share the photos with all of you in a week or so!   I had one person come up to me and tell me that the band is what his wife is looking into and that seeing me made her mind up. 16 months almost post band and lovin it! Bless you all!:cursing:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 1017
 

3 Month Update

Well, I'm a little past my 3 month mark and can definitely say that I am glad I had this surgery done. It wasn't easy to say that early on when I was struggling with getting fluid in, learning how to slowly feed my sleeve, and adjusting to a life of smaller portions. I can't say I'm 100% there, but I'm making good progress. I still get irritated sometimes when I'm really hungry and have something really good to eat and then I sit down and can only manage to eat a tiny bit. One thing about the sleeve is that you can't always predict how much food it will allow you to eat before it revolts. Sometimes I can eat what seems like a decent amount. Other times, I can only eat a few mouthfuls. My sleeve tends to be very tight in the morning and loosens as the day progresses. Dinner is the time I'm most likely to get in a decent amount of food and protein. I'm still relying on my protein supplements to maintain my muscle mass (Isopure RTD and Jay Robb powder shake mix - both are whey protein isolate).   Despite the volume changes with my sleeve, I am doing a good job of listening to my full signals and not trying to push it past the limit. I usually stop eating before I am truly full because getting to full can sometimes lead to vomiting if you take in even a tiny bit more. So, when I get that little twinge in my stomach or an uncomfortable sensation in my chest, I know it's time to stop. Sometimes, I can let things settle and eat a little more if I've only taken a few bites. If I've already eaten what seems like a normal amount for me, then I stop when I get that sensation. Early on, eating too fast led to vomiting more than eating too much. As time progresses, I'm finding that I can eat at a slightly more normal pace even though I'm still eating a fraction of what I used to. It all just takes some getting used to.   To date, I've lost a total of 61 pounds, including 15 pounds preop. I see improvements physically because I no longer have back or hip pain. Most people I interact with everyday only started noticing my weight loss recently. I think they kind of knew something was different but weren't sure or didn't want to say anything. Now, it's quite obvious. I've gone from a size 22W to 18W or 18 Misses. My 18s are starting to get loose on me now. The change in my clothing size has been the most exciting aspect of things for me and what keeps me most motivated. I would probably be another size smaller if I was exercising the way I'm supposed to be, but I just haven't been able to get that together. My schedule has been so crazy and unpredictable the past couple of months that I can't even piece together a consistent workout routine. So, I do some Pilates when I am willing and able but I have definitely got to work on that aspect of things.   Overall, it's been a VERY interesting experience. I wouldn't recommend it for everyone because you have to be patient and attentive to your body for this to be successful. You won't be able to eat regular food overnight, you won't lose the weight overnight, and you won't feel like yourself overnight. But all of those things will come in time. I'm looking forward to more positive changes down the road physically and mentally as I continue to adjust to my new stomach and my new body.
educationrulz

educationrulz

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Blog 102919
 

Help!!!! I'm starving!!!!

I am supposed to be on a high protein & veggie diet 2 weeks before my surgery. I did not do well at all. Now I'm trying a liquid diet to prepare for surgery Friday. I am ready to die! I'm hungry, my head hurts, and I can 't resist temptation. Why can't I just do the liquid diet 24 hrs before? uuuugggghhhhhh!!!!!!:cursing:
naya1003

naya1003

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Blog 93435
 

Hiatal Hernia

It has been a while since I have updated. Last week I began having the severe throwing up and not able to keep food down problems again. Over the past few months my heart burn was getting worse and worse. The doctors kept putting me on prevacid, nexium, etc to help but nothing was working. Then for the past month maybe more - time starts to get blurry when you feel like crapola - I would wake up in the night choking on my own throw up (indigestion). Last week I had a melt down about all of this. I am tired of not feeling good. I had lap band surgery to feel better with myself and be healthier. And I have not be healthy all year! I went to my doctor and told him flat out - something is wrong with me and we need to figure it out now. He gave me more medicines. I went back to the doctor the next day - lost 5 pounds. Started crying - and told him how miserable I have been. He signed me up for a barium swallow. Next day I had my barium swallow - which was very difficult b/c I had not eaten in 3 days and felt terrible. But I made it thru - now I had to wait for the results. Anywho. I got my results today. I now have a Hiatal Hernia. I have been reading about it trying to figure out where I go from here and what the doctors will have to do. A lot of people have Hiatal Hernias before they have lap band surgery and then it is fixed during the surgery. Well - I have mine now. A hiatal hernia with a lapband. Oh goodie. I will get to the doctor as soon as possible to see what can be done next. Atleast now I know that I am not crazy. I have something wrong with me and it has a name and there are ways to fix it. Now time to fix it!
ANicoleLL

ANicoleLL

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Back (again!) from vacation...

Hi everyone! It is a busy day getting back into the swing of things. I will have to post about my trip tomorrow.   In the meantime, I'm very proud to say that I lost a pound on this vacation that I found on the last vacation!! :cursing: So, only a pound to go until I'm back to my lowest again.   Also, I got a fill yesterday so that should help me control some of my hunger. I was holding my own, but it was tough.   It is time for progress pictures! I have attached my "Casual" pics from the beginning, last month and this month. I also attached "Head" pics from the beginning and this month.   I will post the super fun "Spandex" pics tomorrow.   I missed you and look forward to getting back into my routine!! :thumbup:
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 100512
 

Post op day 6....

Today I find myself not hungry at all...fatigue is killing me...my muscles ache and all I want to do is sleep...the dr said it will subside, and I cannot wait until it does! I have to admit, I had 3 spoons of mashed potatoes last night before I forced myself to throw them in the garbage...I was really hungry! I held them in my mouth until they were liquid! My husband yelled at me, but didn't care..today was a whole new day, and I will not make mashed potatoes again until I am able to eat them! I am hoping that tomorrow I will have more energy, that is my biggest thing right now! Only time will tell...I think I can see a change in my face from the weight lose! YAY ME!
nancy_marie_00

nancy_marie_00

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Blog 100399
 

I am going to float from all these Liquids!

Seven days from now I will be sitting in a recovery room. I will have a funnel like system in my body that will help me to control my portion size. My stomach will be swollen from the procedure and not feel hungry in the beginning. After not eating, a small sip of broth or a bowl of jello maybe a welcome change BUT....and here it comes....wait for it.....   I AM STARVING ON THIS PRE-OP ALL LIQUID DIET!   I am so hungry....no pouch...no small funnel system!   Just a large stomach that is used to eating whatever & whenever it wants. I am peeing like a race horse from all the fluids!   UUGGGGGGGHHHHHH!   I have had V8...I have had fat-free chicken broth...I have had sugar-free ice pops...coffee...cranberry juice and of course the chalky chocolate protein drink!   But I am committed to this journey I have started. I am two days in to this liquid pre-op and all I keep telling myself is 6 days more and I will be in anesthesia la-la land & not realize how truly hungry I am.   So I refuse to go in the kitchen (out of sight out of mind). But I swear my sense of smell has gotten stronger....I can smell a pizza three block away!
BRINA913

BRINA913

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Blog 82709
 

GIBY97, What to eat while on a trip visiting relatives...

Thought I would let everyone know what I ate on my recent 3-week trip to the states. The mornings I either had an omelet or a shake with a multivitamin. While at the airport waiting for my departure I had an egg and cheese sandwhich. For Lunch I either had a tuna salad sandwhich, or I ate baked chicken and mashed potatoes. Dinner was a pre maid microwave meal high in protein-get them from the grocery store. I managed to eat out at Sharky's once-a terryakki sandwhich and fries. At my relatives I ate a variety of meal choices, but with caution-lapband limits in mind. Had pizza, spaghetti, meatloaf, trout, baked pots, patti-melt, salads, ham sandwhiches, cheese burger and fries at the airport. Of course on the plane ride, the meals were balanced and just right for any lapbander. All meals were eaten slowly, chewing 30 to 40 times with limited fluid intake at each meal. I actually ate untill I felt full then I stopped eating, yes stopped. Just about had one episode with the patti melt, but I refocused and did not have an incident at a restuarant. One evening while visiting relatives I had pizza twice, but only ate a part of a slice-afterall can't let my relatives down. Anyway to moral of this post is simple--EAT SLOWLY, CHEW, CHEW, CHEW, and ENJOY. I did this and had a wonderful time. Now I am back home, with a weight loss o 2 to 2.5 kg's-down 50#s. This was my goal during my trip, but I did not weight myself while on the trip-only afterwards. I heard that if you can hear your stomach growling, your loosing the #s, well it's now growling at 2 am. Breakfast this morning will be two eggs, toast, and a sip of coffee. Lunch will consist of tuna salad and crackers, and dinner will be baked chicken, baked potatoe and a salad. Keeping it simple, afterall I want to loose more #s. This is a summary of what I ate on my trip to the states. Enjoy your lapbands, I am....:cursing:
Giby97

Giby97

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Blog 96104
 

Pre Op Diet Day 1

Today I started my 7 day pre-op diet. I must say that I was a little nervous. I wondered how I would tolerate the supplements. Today I had a banana protein shake by bariatric advantage that wasn't bad for breakfast. For lunch I'm sipping on a whey protein shot mixed with some water and very little crystal lite to bear the taste. For dinner I will have broth, jello and water with special k protein mix to get my 60 protein in for the day. It was shaky at lunch because someone in my group had chicken and I wanted to smack them. (joking) We will see how the day continues, I'm constantly reminding myself how excited I will be to look back at this in a couple of weeks to see my progress.:cursing:
toyrenee

toyrenee

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Blog 99716
 

change in workout regimen

Start October 11, 2010 I have decided to change my workout schedule because just doing Turbo Fire and Random other workouts isn’t giving me the results I want. I am looking for a toner slimmer look. I need to focus more on burning more fat than losing a lot of weigh on the scales. I have almost become obsessed with what the scales say. So my friend and fitness coach Tamika will be we working with me 2x a week on Circuit training. I don’t know what she has in store for me but I do know she is hardcore and I’m scaredJLOL! Now I’m ready. I need to be pushed to the next level. Sometimes if I’m not seeing results I get so discouraged and want to give up. But I know giving up is not an option. I must reach my goal. So, here is what we came up with to get to my goal…. Monday- Turbo Fire/ Fire 30 or 45 @ 5am Couch to 5k@7 pm Tuesday- Turbo Fire/ Sculpt 30 + Core 20 @5am Zumba @ 4-5pm Wednesday- AM-REST Couch to 5k@7 pm Thursday- Turbo Fire Sculpt 30 + Core 20 @5am PM-REST Friday- Turbo Fire/ Fire 30 or 45 @ 5am Circuit Training with Coach Tamika/24hr Fitness @ 8 pm Saturday- Couch to 5K run/walk @ anytime b4 or after soccer games. Sunday- Circuit Training with Coach Tamika /24hr fitness @4:30 pm
NeverGivinUpTeya

NeverGivinUpTeya

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Lady Bug on a Mission
 

Day 4 postop

Everything is going fine! I still have a bit of discomfort in my belly button, but otherwise doing great! I am planning to return to work tomorrow, we shall see how that goes!   Thank you to everyone for your support!
ladybug on a mission

ladybug on a mission

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Thoughts on my journey
 

Choices

Here I am currently exploring WLS. I meet with a Dr at the University of MN on November 2nd - not sure if I will qualify for his program as I am currently at a BMI of 38. I need a comorbidity to qualify - I do take Metformin for pre-diabetes, have boarderline high BP and man my knees ache. But I am not sure this will qualify me.   I need to show proof of a 6 month diet plan - I have one from 2007=-2008 and 3 months in 2010 but suspect I will need 3 more documented months more recent. I have been a yo-yo dieter for years! I am at my highest ever and feel so depressed about my weight!   Super supportive hubby - already okayed me to go to Mexico if needed - just need to come up with $$. That is why I am hoping my insurance would cover the procedure. If they won't - I WILL FIND A WAY TO COME UP WITH THE$$$! Love this site, so much support here.    
Kimmes

Kimmes

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Winter Morning Pumpkin Pancakes

These are good any season but taste best on cold winter mornings. You can use canned or cooked fresh pumpkin. Whether you're looking for a festive, fall breakfast or simply an alternative to the ordinary pancake, Pumpkin Pancakes are the perfect solution. The sweet hint of brown sugar mixed with pumpkin spice makes for the perfect pancake. ENJOY!   Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes   Makes 6 Pancakes:   370 calories Per Serving: 3 medium Pancakes with (100 cal) Lite syrup   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 100101
 

The Road less Traveled by

I have a surgery date, November 12. I'm surprisingly not scared. I am struggling with who to tell. The best advice so far has been, "you can't untell someone", so I'm telling my husband, closest sister and probably my twenty year old sons. I was wondering about the comments we all hear about WLS. It's a cope out. It's the easy way out, blah, blah, blah. But I realize that I have never taken the easy path in my life. I have taken the road less traveled by and that has made all the difference. In my life I am successful because I use the tools available to me to succeed, I ask for help when I need it and I never forget where I came from. The Lapband journey is another example of using these behaviors for success.
Nevgal

Nevgal

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Blog 63001
 

Good day at the gym!

Had a great day today. I just got back from the gym and it felt good to accomplish my mini goal for the day in regards to exercising. I'm a little sore from the exercising I did yesterday but it's worth the aching. I get a lot of motivation from the many stories on this site. Thanks all for sharing your successes.   Melt
meltingaway72

meltingaway72

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Blog 101229
 

Update

So, the pulmonologist hasnt yet ready that stupid, pain in my ass sleep study, so they pushed my surgery back to November 4th. I am actually not terribly upset about that. It gives me time to really get mentally prepared for eveything - the countdown begins, and I am trying to turn my fear and anxiety into excitement and joy!! Why am I so scared about something that is going to be so great?? :cursing:
huskertransplant

huskertransplant

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