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Blog 101229
 

Insurance Auth

Hello all - I dont know who would want to read this - I am mainly going to do this for myself, so I can keep track of my journey, but if anyone else finds it humerous or helpful - I am glad. Today is 10-6-10. I recieved insurance auth for my surgery today. They want to do it NEXT Thursday....I am a little scared and a whole lot excited. Did the sleep study last night - that was 9 hours of my life I will never get back - but I passed it, so I guess, whatever you have to do ..... I still have 13 pounds to lose...I hope I can get er done before next Thursday. I am so excited to get started on this journey - it seems as though it has all fallen into place as though it was meant to be - I am confident that my life is about to get a whole lot better. :frown:
huskertransplant

huskertransplant

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Blog 95742
 

My liquid diet

OK Friends I need help, I am only getting about 380 calories a day give or take a few pieces of gum my husband Is really worried he's afraid that I'm starving myself that is what I'm suppose to be doing shrinking my liver this is day 4 of liquid, sugery day is not until Oct.18,2010.:frown::ohmy:
lnhardemon

lnhardemon

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Blog 101154
 

h-pylori and having an ulcer

hi, would anyone out there be good enough to share their experience or knowledge of whether i can get a band as i had h-pylori about 3 years ago and dont know if i have an ulcer or not(idont have symptoms)., but apparently i wont be able to get my band if i have a suspected ulcer. i will be devastated as i so want to go ahead. i dont want to talk to clinics until i know whether they will turn me away. im paying for it myself and dont want to mess up my chances. help!:confused: thanks so much
cakey123

cakey123

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feedyoureye's Blog
 

this sub culture

There could be a VERY interesting movie made about this sub culture... its so hidden, except a few inspirational people out front, and a few tragic star "failures."... Not that I think they are failures, such as Carnie... She has kept off around 100 lbs I believe. If everyone could tell their story and come out of the closet at once... perhaps there could be a revolution. So many people know the pain of overweight and obesity... I see the photos here, and there are so many beautiful faces and intelligent , emotional and moving stories. Fat prejudice is really a horrible and pernicious thing. So misunderstood.
feedyoureye

feedyoureye

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feedyoureye's Blog
 

"passing for thin"

I almost see where I might feel like I am a fat person "passing for thin." after I lose weight. Anyone here feel that way? You may be thin, but don't feel like a "real" thin person? Whatever that is! The times I have lost weight in the past, I thought "I have it now, I can stay this way at last...I have found the trick" Then I would lose the trick and gain back the weight. So many overweight people have lost weight for a while, but the elusive 4% that keep it off with diet and exercise… or the few that lose weight taking thyroid meds or something like that… its really such a small amount of us that have been able to lose it and keep it off … until surgery. Surgery is the only time most of us have had to really sit in the thin body for a while. Do you ever feel like you are thin? or is there a little voice whispering " this wont' last" "the inside doesn't match the outside" or something like that. I am obese now. I have not gotten surgery yet. I will talk about that sooner or later I'm sure. But I cant really say I feel like I'm a fat person. I just feel like ME… and ME isn't quite as fat as I think I look like in the mirror. I look in the mirror sideways and cant 'believe that its me blobing out that way. I look at photos of me from the 70's when I weighed 145lbs and thought I was fat. Boy oh boy. I had NO ass and I thought I was fat. How can I expect to see my self as I really am with that kind of distortion!
feedyoureye

feedyoureye

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feedyoureye's Blog
 

lead pipe

I'm sure there is some sort of "lead water pipe" going on at this time in history... like when the Roman elite used lead pipes to carry drinking water to their homes, and went crazy from lead poisoning. What is the lead pipe that leads to obesity? Do you think there is one (or more?)
feedyoureye

feedyoureye

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Blog 94826
 

one week later

Im back up and at em. I'm still off of work but doing well. Surgery went well and healing is going well too, my only thing is I get tired so easy. I'm trying to increase my protein to fight it. Any recommendations?
chriper

chriper

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Cleosan 52- Sandy
 

One more step down, let the waiting begin

Well all, I had my gall bladder surgery yesterday. I feel like I just got run over by a Mack truck and then it backed up and went over me again I'm having a lot of gas pains but it has settled in the lower right side of my belly. Moving and burping helps alot! Dr said this will comparable to the pain I will have with my VGS. If that is the case, I think its doable but definately uncomfortable. Around 2 am, I had to get in the recliner to get some sleep and relief. Hubby is awesome. He's taking care of the house and the kiddos, he even came downstair and slept on the sofa in case I needed some thing. Oh and Get This!!! They counted 50 gall stones!!!!!! I couldn't believe it.   On a great note, the dr is finally able to put in for my VGS and should here something in a week or two!!! Maybe I'll be a November sleever!!!
Cleosan52

Cleosan52

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smilchic0314's Blog
 

How Im Feeling....5 Days in...

So I woke up this morning feeling good...I am having a problem with sneezing..feels like my stomach is pulling apart....   :wink2:I know now that I cant do acids still....I drank some orange juice...and I had some apple juice punch mix...bad idea...   Umm im addicted:thumbup:to smash potatoes....im trying some sweet potatoes tonight...hope it goes weill...tiered of chicken noodle soup with just noodles..lol   Stomach still turning...i think its because of the apple juice punch mix....:confused:
smilchic0314

smilchic0314

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Blog 102519
 

First Fill fast approaching

I have never written a blog before, not sure how to even do this. I am 29 years old, current weight 274.8, starting weight wefore surgery 294.8 heaviest weight was at 319 lbs. (I can't believe that.) I got my banding surgery on August 26th, so far so good. I still have a hard time sleeping but I am only out 5 weeks post surgery. I am ecited for my first band fill on Friday, we will see if the dr. thinks I am ready, I feel ready! :confused::thumbup: Angela
angjer777

angjer777

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Blog 99277
 

10/6/10 first Dr. visit after placement

I am feeling very good today. I have checked myself and have lost according to me in 5 days 7lbs. But we will see what the doctor has to say. I am getting use to the full feeling when eating and feel that things are going great for me. Im still a little soar but otherwise moving around good. So off to the doctors I go... :confused:
Raychie-Rach

Raychie-Rach

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Blog 99356
 

2 1/2 Weeks Banded!

I was banded on September 17th 2010 by Dr Speigel in Houston, TX. It was definately an experience. My last preop meal before my liquid diet started I had my Dad make his homemade Fried Porkchops & Rice & Gravy. I was in heaven. Then three days on clear liquids. Wasn't that bad, atleast there was a goal ahead to reach. The day of surgery I woke up in the recovery room thinging "What the hell is wrong with you Billie (me), Why on earth would you put yourself through this torcher. There is a foreign object in your body, and to top it off, you have to go through this crap again to have it removed." I was extrememly worried and scared. But every day after surgery was so much better then the previous day. The gas pains were eased by walking around, as were the nassea feelings. If I could burp, I would feel 100 times better. Its a totally different world burping with lapband. (tmi I know) but it is!! For those of you who just went through it, or are going to do it, just remember each day gets so much better. I'm barely going to reach my 3weeks post op on Friday and I've been eating solid foods for a week now. I feel like I'm over eating. Its time for a fill already, but I have to wait one more week. Keep your heads up and there is a brighter path to come!! Feel free to email or messageme anytime! I would love to have friends who are goign through the same thing as me, considering I have no immediate friends who live close and have had lapband,gastric, ect... :confused:
MrsRea122008

MrsRea122008

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

The scale isn't the only place I'm finding inspiration!

I lost 7 pounds last month, so in no way has my weight loss stalled. However, as you all have come to know, I'm a very impatient person. I want to see a little come off on the scale EVERYDAY! Obviously, that is unrealistic and I need to learn to appreciate life without one eye focused on the scale.   One way I'm doing that is through pictures. As horribly hard as it was for me to have pictures taken of myself at my biggest, I'm now very glad I did. The physical transformation I have gone through is instant inspiration to me when I have any low feelings at all.   Another way I focus OFF the scale is focusing on how my clothes fit. I'm wearing a size 16 NY&Co pair of pants today that I bought when my mom was in town. Less than three weeks ago, I could get them on, but they were too snug to wear. Today, they look perfect!   I remember the way I felt when I weighed 285 pounds. I still went places with my friends, but I felt withdrawn. I wanted to fade into the woodwork. I wanted to hide myself and my body. I was so hard on myself for every little thing because I felt insecure because of my fatness.   Now, I'm much more confident with my body. I practically flirted with a guy in the elevator this morning. Ha! I will catch a glace of myself in a mirror or window reflection and I can hardly believe it is me. I worked out twice yesterday and didn't feel like I was overworked. It's absolutely incredible.   As you also have been able to tell, I love having my picture taken now. I still have a long way to go, but I just feel so darn good! No need to put off living while I finish the job. :confused:   Tonight I'm going with one of by LAP-BAND® Support Group buddies to see Shrek. I have made friends with two girls from the group. I'm so grateful to have folks face to face that are going through what I am going through. Plus, they are super fun!!   Happy Wednesday!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 99716
 

Yes We Can!

Even though the journey to lose weight is long. Even though our bodies get tired, our minds gets conflicted, and our spirits are up and down. Know that we can conquer and triumph. We can defeat the struggle to eat unhealthy and to not exercise daily. We can become the person we know that we're design to be. Even though others don't understand our struggle -we must keep our minds on the goal. The goal to be healthy, the goal to be fit, the goal to be free in our bodies. WE can OVERCOME! WE will OVERCOME! Have a blessed week and know that you are worth it!
NeverGivinUpTeya

NeverGivinUpTeya

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Blog 102697
 

One week Out

I am so grateful for all the support I have had in the last week. This is a very difficult transition, but have never had so many people told me how proud they are of me. I lost 8 pounds in 5 days post-opt, 12 for surgery. I feel that I am on the right path, but the feelings of fatigue and hunger sometimes make me forget that the end justifies the means.   As a treat, I have planned a weekend away for my month out. Eating out will be tough, but I need soemthing to look foward to. I add creanm soup, yogurt and pudding to my clear liquid diet tomorrow for a week. Next week will bring me to another few additions.   I am so glad I took this huge step and face each day with more confidence that I can do this for life!:confused:
jamm64

jamm64

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Blog 99592
 

10lbs in one month!!!!!

I am so excited right now!!! I have been working so hard to see some results on that dreadful scale! I went for a fill at my old Dr.'s office on 9-7 and I weighed in at 331. Today I am 320.2 this morning!!!!! Yea!!!!!! I did have another fill on 9-16 though because my old Dr. was acting like the fill police and I lost 3lbs between June-Sept.7! After being stalled for 3 months and my doctor not listening to me about still being hungry all the time and not feeling any kind of restriction I decided to move on. It was the best decision for me. I feel like it's my body and my money! I paid her 150.00 for a fill and she gave me .1cc and I told her I needed more. She turned to me and asked me how many patients did I have? LOL! Well, now she has one less! HA on her!!!! I am doing great now! I can't blame it all on the poor fills because I have also been busting my butt in the gym 5 days a week to get this 10lbs off! I can't wait until my next vist my new doctor to show my results!:confused:
Noturningback15

Noturningback15

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Brown Sugar-Rum Sauce Over Bananas

Low calorie, Low cholesterol, Low saturated fat, Low sodium, Heart healthy, Healthy weight, Gluten free.   Seriously delicious and guilt free desert. Bananas cooked in a delectable brown-sugar-rum sauce make for a quick yet impressive dessert. This desert tastes like something you would have at an upscale restaurant! Super quick to make too. My friends and family loves this dish. ENJOY!!! ENJOY!!!   Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes   208 calorie 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 75574
 

Crazy for Corn Chips???

:confused:Don't know why but I have been wanting to eat corn chips lately. I know I should not, but they just make me want them so bad, and they go down so easy!   Well one time I was Crazy for peanuts, just had to have them, and they went down fine. Now I eat raw Almonds, although they are rough on the teeth!   This is a crazy time for me, I have been adorning a wedding gown today for my daughter, just glued on Hundreds of Swarovski stones to the dress, it is absoultly georgous! She is going to be so beautiful, I have to try not to cry, but it is going to be a sad day as well due to the fact that my best friend her future Mother-in-law Rita passed away back this March with a massive heart attack and then two weeks later her future Father-in-law killed himself over it. Now my Son-in-law has no parents and this wedding is the only HAPPY event for him this year. He is such a good man, and we have known his family all our lives. Rita was 56 and Fred her husband 57. So very tragic. This is all she wanted was this wedding and grandchildren. She will be with us in spirit and every time I hold my grandchildren, I will hug them for her and Fred!   Pray that God will bless this union and make a happy day for our children, life is a circle that keeps going round and round, and how did I get here from these crazy corn chips?   Nite all.:confused:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 97778
 

one week ago!!

Hi Everyone, It has been one week today since my surgery. I am feeling really good. Im back into the swing of typical mommy day. I am still on pain medication but only every 8 hours. I still am not getting in enough protein. I went to the doctor yesterday and was down 15 pounds. Im sure some of that is water weight. But I was sooo excited.. I can't wait until I can eat some mussy foods :confused:
juliecook

juliecook

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Blog 97275
 

Anyone got an idea?

I have had a crampy feeling on my left side, a little higher than my bellybutton. It isn't the port site. I had a fill on Friday but the feeling didn't start until Monday after lunch (salad). I have had no other problems and was banded 7/27. It isn't out and out painful, just almost like a stitch if I had run.... Any thoughts?
grigg4

grigg4

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Blog 90427
 

"Fill?" what do you feel?

Hi, Everyone:   I just got a very interesting question from a fellow bandster regarding my first fill last Thurs. So, I will put the question out to everyone.   I was asked what I was eating since my fill, or more specifically if since my fill was I eating differently.   My answer to this question is yes, I appear to be eating a little less than I was before - probably about as much as when I first got banded. But, I am not feeling "restricted" like other bandsters talk about. I eat very slowly and when I am no longer hungry, I stop eating. I have been consistently losing weight. I wish it was 5lbs a week, but it is always around a lb or more.   I postponed 4 times and then I decided to get my fill because I was a little hungry between meals. I have not been sick, I have not gotten anything stuck, no belching, no sliming, no stuffed feeling. I got 1cc added to my band, and that was it.   I am scheduled for another fill later this month, but I don't know if I need it. But again, I don't have a clue what a "restriction" feels like.   What are you feeling?
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 3533
 

TWO weeks post-op

Well, I survived the Sleeve surgery. I've become totally into this site and check it several times a day, looking for answers and just people who share what I'm going through. Trying to start to eat things and get back to normal. Sometimes I forget that I'm NOT normal anymore!!! I go to just pop something in my mouth, and I stop myself and say wait a minute... can't have that yet. I'd really like to get a real blog going here, but I need to learn how to use all of these bells and whistles!!
Jordien

Jordien

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smilchic0314's Blog
 

4 Days In

Sitting here with my boyfriend and 4 year old sister.... Im in alittle pain and getting better....   When I was in the hospital I wanted to come home bad because I was in pain and now that im home I wanna go back to get it taken out.... lol im playin im ok....   It just feel like my stomach turnin...I dont know why but it is...:confused:
smilchic0314

smilchic0314

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