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Banded on Sept. 28th and my restriction has disappeared!! HELP!~
 

The first "Battle of the Lapband" Series 1

Hello there everyone in Lapbandland!   I like all of you are on the long journey and battle to good health, weight loss and can't forget looking a hell of a lot better.   I'll call this battle the "Battle of Lost Restriction". On one side is me not being satisfied with 1/4 cup of mushy food, and the ability to eat much more than a week ago. On the opposing side is my happy little band not hugging my stomach as tight as it with a little voice saying, "They said I was a tool, I can't do everything for you!".   Who will win? I'm due for a fill on Nov. 2nd and it is only OCTOBER 9th! A month!!!!! Alot could happen in a month with no restriction.   Hitting it with an uppercut I jab mostly protein and veggies, Not drinking 1/2 hour before and after meals, sipping throughout the day and today I took my first 2 mile walk.   I don't know what else to so all~! I'm pleading out to all of the experienced, successful bandsters who can provide informtion on how to win this LAP-BAND®®® war starting with the "Battle of Restriction!"   Holla!~ Suzanne
Suznty

Suznty

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Blog 90804
 

My son's chicken recipe - yumm

My son called me earlier in the week and told me of the chicken dish he had just made and how good it was. It sounded good, so today I picked up the ingredients and I am enjoying it now as I browse the recent posts. Here it is if anyone would like it: Filet a chicken breast (split it down the middle), lay it flat and pound it to flatten. Cut up whatever veggies you would like to stuff in the chicken - I used cabbage, green pepper, onion, garlic and mushrooms and I squeezed a little lime juice on too along with salt and pepper. Stuff some in the chicken breast and close it. Pre heat a fry pan sprayed with cooking spray. Put the breast in the pan and cover with a lid. Cook 15 minutes and flip (medium heat). Cook another 15 minutes, but in the last 7 minutes, put more veggies in the pan - and I added som spinach at the last couple of minutes too. So cook 1/2 hour all together(I checked w/ instant read thermometer to ensure it was up to temp). The chicken is juicy and delicious (I'm eating 1/2 today and saving 1/2). It's wonderful to learn from our kids! Have a great weekend everyone.
marw

marw

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Lady Bug on a Mission
 

1st day Post Op!

Well I have transitioned to the other side!!! I am now a Bandster!!! My day at the hospital yesterday was uneventful. I arrived at 7 as instructed, but never went to surgery until about 12. Waiting is not one of my favorite things LOL! So it was making me more nervous than anything. I came home about 4.   Today I am just very sore around my belly button area and hurts just a bit to take deep breaths, but all in all, not too bad. I am so ready for a shower LOL! I will be a good girl and wait until tomorrow as instructed, but boy could I use one right now.   Thank you to everyone who has supported me up to this point and I will certainly be calling on you more, now that I will have bandster questions!   Hugs, Jane
ladybug on a mission

ladybug on a mission

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Blog 102447
 

Oct 19th....soooo scared

Well my band date is Oct 19th. I'm starting to get butterflies. I know this is the right thing to do but it's so scary. I start my liquid pre-op on Monday. Wish me luck.......:frown:
dooney

dooney

4
Blog 93993
 

Had my 3 month LB anniversary!

Oct 8th was my 3 month anniversary and I celebrated with an extra long workout :ohmy:. I completed week two of the Couch to 5k program this week as well. I have never been a runner but I'm loving it. I'm down 41lbs, I have so much energy and I feel awesome. I'm a quarter of the way to my goal, but a long way from onderland still. I can't wait for that day! I'm going to buy myself a kayak as a reward. I hope its not in the middle of winter - LOL!!! Other than the few people I have told about my band only one person has noticed my weight loss? Because of this I posted some pictures for the first time to see if I could see the difference. I feel very lucky to be at my sweet spot for 3 weeks already after only 2 fills. Life is beautiful! :frown:
pollywogg

pollywogg

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Blog 93702
 

RECIPE OF THE DAY! BLUEBERRY & PEACH COBBLER

Low calorie, Low cholesterol, Low sodium, Healthy weight.   This is a healthier version of a traditional cobbler, with canola oil in place of some of the butter and whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour. Unlike more classic biscuit-topped cobblers, the peaches and blueberries are nestled into a tender batter that swells around the fruit as it bakes. Other fruits may be substituted. It's especially beautiful when baked in and served right from a cast-iron skillet. Just made it yesterday for some company and it was a hit. It's really good and guilt free! ENJOY!!   Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 1/4 hours   182 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 93073
 

Movie Star

You know you must be doing something right when you go into a gym to workout at my size (16) and as my favorite singing group "Klymaxx" says :tt1:"The Men All Pause"......:tt1:But don't get me wrong I love to be admired (what woman don't) but I first focus on my workout regiment and after I'm done I take a minute to admire all of my admirers. HA!HA!... I haven't felt this good in so long. I'm listeining to my band moreso. When I'm full I don't push it. Find something to do to take your mind off of foods. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LBP...WE ALL NEED THE INSIRPATION. IT'S NOT EASY BUT IT CAN BE ACCOMPLISH.:frown::w00t::ohmy::w00t:
blossoming

blossoming

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Blog 100399
 

Cold Feet

Today I am 9 days away from surgery. On Monday I start the liquid pre-op diet. Not sure if I am really looking forward to that, but I know it is something that I have to do to get ready for the next step of my journey. I come to this site every day. At first I think it was a good thing....now....not so much! I listen to other peoples horror stories & to behonest it scares the crap out of me. I think, am I doing the right thing? Should I back out? I doubt my decision, and wonder how did I get to this point. I know it is something I have wanted to do for years but then I read about sliming and slippage and I want to run away with my tail between my legs. I have already gotten to the stage where I am having hard time sleeping, it always seems to me that people just can't be happy for you. Why do people have the need to share there horror stories? :frown:   I just want someone to say....Good for you, I know you have struggled with your weight for such a long time...Good Luck!   P.S. When I say people I don't mean the people in here...I mean the skinny people! The people who have never had a weight problem!
BRINA913

BRINA913

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Blog 95493
 

Bad news

I got my esphogram today with barium. Radiologist said there is no pouch above my band. He said it has slipped. He also said the band is not positioned the way the doctor wants it to be.   However, I had my surgery at another hospital so he wanted to compare my post-surgery placement to today's pictures. He also said that sometimes when the swelling goes down the band can move back where it's supposed to. I'm not a doc and my intuition isn't buying that.   Called my doc's office. Advice is there is nothing I can do so do not get worked up about it. The doc will call me Monday. Maybe the radiologist isn't seeing it correctly.   I am really really sad. I am down to 198# and can fit into size 16. I don't have to go to the 'fat store' to buy really ugly clothes that I have come to hate the past 8 years. I joined a gym, was feeling positive, getting out again, and all my relationships are better. I felt like I had my life back.   I don't want to go back to being 240 or my highest of 266. My goal is 140. I am only 58# away. I am under the 200's, which is when I felt my weight got out of control.   I have been so good and so disciplined. I am tempted to go watch Lifetime, throw a pity party and cry Why me? I hear and read so much that people get away with and I wasn't even trying to test it.   I would appreciate prayers. I don't know what is next. I'm generally a happy optimistic person but I'm in a dark place.   Thanks for listening. Let it be used for good for someone.
Drake alp

Drake alp

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Kim's Blog
 

2-weeks out today

Well today is 2 weeks post-op kinda discouraged because I have only lost 5lbs since surgery. I get in between 50-60 protein daily, 64oz of fluid and I am walking almost 2 miles a day, I started working out at curves yesterday to see if that will help. I get in 450-700 cal a day. I really hope my nightmare isn't coming true that I had this surgery and still can't lose weight I don't see how that caould be because of cal I take in a hellalot less then be surgery. It will get better I know it will in time!!!!!
Kim

Kim

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Blog 103087
 

Needing first fill. Had surgery in mexico.

Had my surgery in mexico August 25, I am needing a fill and instead of going back down to mexico my husband was wondering if there are any doctors in southern california that will fill having surgery somewhere else. I have lost 21 pounds so far and have not lost any in the last two weeks. I was told to have my first fill after day 45 which will be tomorrow. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
lbgirl

lbgirl

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Blog 4127
 

2 weeks out

I had 3 days I did not lose weight when I changed to phase 2 of diet. I did not worry about it to much. I am now down 18 pound and am feeling great. My husband had his surgery today and is doing well. He says his stomach is growling and he is hungry. I have been getting my 60 grams of protien barely and my 64 oz of fluid. It is hard because I am not hungry and the soup is getting old. I got tired of tasting the protein powder in every thing I eat and drink so I am now having a flavored greek yogurt for breakfast with 11 g of protien an Isopure drink with 40 g of protien maybe a shake or an egg. I eat soup for lunch just for the taste. The longer I stay on the phase 2 the less I want to eat ever. I seem to be sensitive to smells as well. I am excited about the weight loss and pray my husband recovers as quickly as I have.
Lose140

Lose140

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Blog 99716
 

Healthy Cost More

So, I got a $5.99 Salad from Wendys and granted it taste good. But why SO much, I could've gotten a Number 1. Burger,Fries and a Drink for $4.59. So, if ya broke and you wanna eat healthy can't get a good salad. Now they got a salad w/ basically lettuce and a couple shreds of cheese. LOL !! Ya right. Anyhow, I was just trying to make a good food choice at a fast food resturant and it cost me! I have even started shopping a the organic health food store more often for groceries. Ya, I can't do that every week/ its breaking me. So, I just gotta cook better with the regular foods. Well, I'm glad to have this 3day wkend off. I can focus back on my workouts and eating. Hope all have a great weekend.
NeverGivinUpTeya

NeverGivinUpTeya

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Blog 89575
 

Quote of the Day

IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL.     Now that you've decided to lose weight, make like a Boy Scout and think of yourself as being on a mission. The key to success is to have a game plan for every situation that might throw you off course. This stuff isn't brain surgery — it's common sense. If you take the time to think ahead, you can come up with ways to overcome every obstacle.   Losing It With Jillian Michaels
marig1104

marig1104

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Blog 84015
 

NSV Day! :)

I had a non-scale victory today! I haven't seen the scale move hardly at all these last two weeks since my first fill...which was making me a little sad....but today, when I went to my closet to find something to wear, I realized that the jeans that I had been wearing were dirty (plus, were SO baggy...I looked like a thug! haha)and didn't have much else to wear b/c I haven't picked up my laundry. I pulled down a pair of jeans that I had tried on a few weeks ago...which I couldn't get up over my butt...and voila....they fit! :frown: I was SOO excited! They are tight (size 14)...but they aren't so tight that they are obscene. They look nice and accentuate my assets I went to get lunch at my friend's Brazilian store...and he saw me and said, "OOOooohh!! You look so SEXYY!" hahaha.... SO cute! He was like, "Ohhh...I can see you have lost some pounds!" hahahahaha.....Oh, man! How cute is that?? Anyway, it has been a good day today! I am feeling good about myself...and can't wait for more of the things that I used to wear to fit! One step at a time, right? :ohmy: AND...compared to the way the beginning of this week started, I am SO thankful that things have turned around! :w00t:
jennay5180

jennay5180

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Blog 86821
 

Day 5 with my band!

Today is Friday October 8th. I received my band on Monday Oct 4th. Im still not hungry. I want something different (for flavor) than the protein shake or creamy chicken soup but other than that I think Im ok. The upper incision still hurts the most. It is almost right under the bottom of my sternum and when I move weird or cough it hurts. But they seem to be healing nicely. My port is right about my belly button. I go back to work on Monday (I took a week off) and Im kind of nervous about how the day will go. But I will take my supplements and soup with me and a big bottle of water and make a go of it. The hardest part for me is having others in my home eating one way and me eating another. They havent caught on 100% yet so they still do silly things like offer me bags of candy corn or Pizza. Hopefully they will get it soon and those unwanted invitations will end. :-):frown:
Mishay36

Mishay36

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Blog 90135
 

Soft Foods

Dr. gave the okay today to move to soft foods. Yay! I had a little sushi with brown rice today for lunch. Healthy and also very yummy. Feeling good and ready for the weekend. My possible fill date is in 3 1/2 weeks. Exciting!
qtney1

qtney1

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Blog 4124
 

Oct 4-8th

oct 4th - 8th   well hopefully the stall is over i uped my protein to 95 grams a day, which isnt that hard with my protein drink (powder 35grams Milk 8grams Greek yogurt 20 grams) I have also been making sure to drink between 7-9 glasses of water a day, this is the hardest for me. To start more on the muscles i have added power 90x to my workouts i am only doing half of the large program but will get to the full hour, i am doing the whole small program. So my update is i am sore but im down another 3 pounds.
mightymouse

mightymouse

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Blog 102133
 

Jaw Dropping Experience

Well I'm here in Oregon, and I've only seem my Niece and two close Friends...and needless to say I think their jaws are still on the ground. The big "Gathering" is tonight, and I can't help but be a little nervous and giddy. (could be about 200 people there) I feel like a million bucks right now...and for the first time I'm welcoming compliments. So nice to hear "your a hot mama" he he he! Just wanted to share my excitement with all of my new friends here online. Thank you all for helping ease my nerves for this trip. Its helped me embrace the looks and jaw droppings...you warned me it might happen. Life is so surreal right now. Well I'm off here in a little bit, going to face one of my demons...the house where I grew up. I feel like for the first time in my life, I can do this with no regrets of the terror that happened behind closed doors. I'm ME, and I STAND BEFORE YOU WITH NEW STRENGTH AND WISDOM TO DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE! :frown::ohmy: Although none of my family lives there anymore....I'm going to just stand there and release the anger and leave it in my past. I'm a new Christy, and no longer to to keep her "fat" in hopes that...well....no details, I'm a SURVIVOR and thats what matter now! God Bless
Boo_68

Boo_68

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Blog 100399
 

10 Days & Counting!

I started this journey almost 7 months ago to the day! I have been to all my regular appointments & the psyche evaluation. I also have done multiple nutritionist appointments. On September 7th my paperwork was submitted to Cigna, that was the longest wait, felt like 3 years instead of 3 weeks. But on September 28th I received the news that I have been waiting to hear for a very long time. You are a candidate & you have been approved.   My surgery is scheduled for October 18th @ 10am. I am beyond ecstatic & releved to finally know that I can get a handle on my weight loss. I have lost weight many times in the past. At one time I lost close to 90 pounds, but doing it with diet drugs is not the answer, and as soon as you go off it is as if someone has put an air hose in your ear. The weight comes back on in droves. Iam just happy to have a tool that will help me to lose the weight & keep it off!   I look forward to the new & improved version of my self. I want to be healthy & happy and cannot wait to embark on this new phase in my life.
BRINA913

BRINA913

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Blog 100512
 

Day 3 with my band!!!

This morning i woke up and made my son a grilled cheese sandwich...I am still not hungry! My stomach is sore, and it rumbled a bit last night like I was hungry, but went away pretty quickly. Maybe this is because the swelling is starting to go down? I am not sure. Still sipping clear liquids, no broth or protein yet, not until monday....if the dr says okay! Hopefully today will not be too bad...only time will tell!:frown:
nancy_marie_00

nancy_marie_00

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Blog 101042
 

A no go for me with Aenta

well I was told yesterday that due to my past BMI i do not "pass" qulifacation for my ins. so i have to go self pay. it is just wrong i jumped through all those hoops for nothing and I could have already financed the surgery and been on my way to my new life. now i am getting ready to start new job on Oct 25 and my hubby still needs a job. so I am not sure if i will be able to get the surgery this year, but next year is not far off. I will call the LAP-BAND® place today to see if they have some words of wisdom!!?? I sure do pray they do!!!!!! will let you know latter on tonight what is going on. thanks. :ohmy::cursing::w00t::frown::crying:
rmaxwell

rmaxwell

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Maple-Mustard Pork Temnderloin

Diabetes appropriate, Low calorie, Low carbohydrate, Low sodium, Heart healthy, Healthy weight, Gluten free.   What a fantastic recipe and so easy to make. Pork tenderloin is about as lean as it comes so it's a great healthy option, but it shouldn't be overcooked as it can dry out. Maple and mustard make a sweet-and-savory mahogany-colored sauce. A delicate note of sage gives it a wintery touch. Fresh thyme or rosemary also work if you prefer. Serve with barley, roasted squash and a Pinot Noir. What a satisfying dish. ENJOY!!   Makes 4 servings   Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes   225 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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