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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Sauteed Cucumbers With Seared Scallops

Diabetes appropriate, Low calorie, Low carbohydrate, Low saturated fat, Low sodium, Heart healthy, Healthy weight, High potassium, Gluten free.   Sweet sea scallops pair beautifully with lightly sauteed cucumbers. Try adding a handful of julienned snow peas to the cucumbers, for extra crunch. Serve simply with boiled new potatoes. This wonderful dish will delight your taste buds. ENJOY!!   Makes 4 servings   Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour   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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Blog 93073
 

Whoop the're is!!!!!!!!

CHECK OUT MY SIZE 16 JEANS. THANKS TO ALL MY LBP FOR ALL THE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. I STILL NEED IT.   THANKS AGAIN!!!!   MY JOURNEY CONTINUES.!!!!:confused::thumbup::tt1::thumbup:
blossoming

blossoming

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Blog 102133
 

Who's that Girl

Alot of mixed emotion running through my head, so much that I can't sleep tonight. I'm heading to Oregon on Thursday to spend 4 days with my High School Girlfriends. I haven't seen a few of them in 25 years. I was always the "Big Girl". I find myself nervous and excited to show them all the "New Me". My hubby spoiled me this weekend and took me to get my hair and nails done...and the funnest part, shopping for new clothes :thumbup:) OMG OMG OMG, I'm so nervous to see them all...I feel overwhelmed. Part of me wonders if they will recognize me when I walk in. I'm also stressing over this as well...so much change that I feel the need to LOOK PERFECT. Do any of you feel this way since your weight loss? I never really worried about the way I looked before, I was just always the chubby girl with a pretty face...oh how I hated that statement! I just wonder what they will all think of me now. Sighhhh this is going to be a wild weekend, and I've been planning it for months, I can't believe its actually here. Wish me Luck :thumbup:) :confused:
Boo_68

Boo_68

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Blog 81279
 

Size Matters!

I am being reflective today as I am celebrating my 17th Birthday for the 25th time. So, I went shopping. Losing weight has opened my eyes to fashion. I have a new motto, "Just because they make it in your size, dosen't mean you have to wear it." The joy of losing weight means, I no longer have to look like an old sofa with hideous flower prints splattered across my...whatever. I now wear a size 16/18. I was in a 30 when I started. I can't believe the difference!
Mommy1558

Mommy1558

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Blog 86821
 

Tomorrow is My day!

So today is my wedding anniversary and I am on a liquid only diet preop. Nothing after midnight. :-) I have to be at the hospital at 7am for surgery at 9am. The surgeon told me it will take about 1 1/2 hours for surgery and then I will spend the night in the hospital. :-) The hardest part today has been being on clear liquids for my anniversary (and I dont think Champagne counts :-) ) I have no idea how much weight I have lost in this two week post op protein shake diet. Im kind of excited to see those results in the pre op area tomorrow. Wish me well and say a prayer for me I will try to get on tomorrow if Im feeling well and let you know how it went. :-):confused:
Mishay36

Mishay36

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Blog 101042
 

not looking good

Well I did the sleep study and i only stoped breathing once and got low oxengen the rest of the times so my PCP said i have low to moderate sleep apneya. so we will see. I go in for my 2nd weigh in next week. I cant wait for them to send all the infomation over to ins. so stressful!. :thumbup::confused::sad:so bottom line is my BMI is 36 and i dont really have a co-morbility i have high blood pressure but they dont want to put me on any other meds because i am on so many already. so nothing to really justify the surgery except i am over weight and feel awefull. we will see what Aenta says latter on. :thumbup:
rmaxwell

rmaxwell

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Blog 4214
 

Weekend

Saturday was not too bad. I was pretty busy. But today...Football Sunday is difficult. I am hungry and I just are lunch!!! I think that it is because we usually have snacks during the games. Plus my BF was eating pizza which is one of my favorite things in the world!!! But I survived. This morning I had Cream of Wheat. It was actually pretty good. I am glad that I found another soft squishy food that I like. Especially for after sugery. I have lost about 12 pounds. Though really that was after I ate on Monday. If I do it by what I weighed first thing Tuesday morning then I have lost 8 pounds. Still good either way you look at it. I have a little less than 2 weeks until my appt with my surgeon. I hope that he is happy with the amount of weight I have lost!
hugsamber

hugsamber

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Blog 102661
 

I'm still in shock

Banded on 9/30/10. I still can't believe I did this. I spent $15k on this and what if it doesn't work. I know that I have to do my part. Oh Lord please let this work. I want to be healthy. I don't want to be disabled by this weight anymore. I hope this soarness goes away soon. I'm so surpised...this surgery was worse than my hysterectomy!
rhyanon

rhyanon

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Blog 75574
 

Listed Under BEST BLOGS!! Thanks to all of YOU!

:smile:Well I was looking under BEST Blogs today and Found MYSELF on page 13! Did you know you could go back a read through older blogs from people who have had surgeries years ago?   That is what I was doing and found myself there too, thanks to all of YOU! And a lot of you guys are there too! This website is so helpful to me, I tell anyone who is interested in the lapband in the least bit, to log on to this site!   So far I have blogged 129 times with 388 comments! Check it out you could be there too!!!! Have a wonderful banded day!:confused::thumbup:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 75574
 

What is our Standard to Compare to?

:smile:One time I was comparing myself to the way I used to be, and I thought, I am not doing too badly.   Then God said to me, "But Who is your standard? How are you doing compared to Me?   I said, "Lord, I have a long way to go!"   Refuse to live beneath the standard that Jesus has set for you. Keep your eyes on Him and tell Him, "Many...are the wonderful works which You have done...no one can compare with You".(Psalm 40:5).     His intention was......that (we might arrive) at really mature manhood less than the standard height of Christ's own perfection), the measure of the stature of the fullness of the Christ and the completeness found in Him. Ephesians 4:12-13     I trust that all of you are having a wonderful Sunday today and finding time to be thankful for all that you have accomplished and how far you have come!
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Banded March 26, 2009
 

It Has Been A Long Time.....

Time really flies by....... I just wanted to put down a few of my thoughts.   First of all I am 18 months post op from First Banding and I am 14 months post op since last banding.....   I wanted to say to any and all of you who are out there and are not sure if you should get the LAP-BAND®.... All I can say is that this little band, even though I had to go thru three surgeries is the VERY BEST Thing I ever did for my self. My weight loss has been more or less slow, but I can not say that I work very hard at it either. As of a couple of weeks ago I am down 80 pounds. Yes, I am very proud to say that I now weigh 184 pounds. I also am proud to say that I only have 40 pounds to go to my goal weight. Unbelievable! I am 2 thirds of the way there. Two years ago I would have not believed this could happen but here I am to tell the tale....... I have had a lot of fills but the last one was in February of this year. So I have gone 8 months now and I am doing good. Still have BPings when I try to gobble my food instead of chewing. I am still going to the gym once a week or doing cardio at the house. I know that I need to increase my workouts if I am to get the last 40 pounds off. I am comfortable being me again which is cool!   Slow but gone!!!! That is my motto!
thetig

thetig

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Blog 82709
 

Giby97, vacation in virginia sep - oct 2010

Hello All Bandsters. :thumbup: I'm on vacation to Virginia from South Korea. Enjoying some time with the family. What joy it is to fly and use the seat belt with "2.5 inches" to spare plus the table tray not resting on ones stomach.:thumbup: Another good thing was the food on the flight was tailored for my diet-all of the meal choices--ate very comfortably. Have been eating out at restuarants- eating fish-Trout with veggies. Only had one episode and it was when I choose to eat a patti-melt with fries.:confused: I stopped eating in time and saved face- in front of my two son's and their families. Amen to that. There are no scales here at my sister's but I am maintaining my eating habits for my lapband. I went to WalMart's and sat at the Subway shop having just water and I sat in a booth that had the table bolted to the floor-not much room but behold I slide in the seat with 1/2 inche to spare---what a feeling!:thumbup: Meals this trip included-fish--trout, spaghetti, a hot dog, a patti melt, flounder etc. Ready to return home to Korea and begin my vigorous exercise regime. yes only 4 months to go to reach my lapband anniversary--plan on being down 100 #s. Already down 50 #s. Feeling great, happy, and excited because I have bought more clothes, I am down to size 44 pants from 54. Believe that. Words of wisdom: stay the course, be positive, and be patient--the way of the lapbander!!!:thumbup:
Giby97

Giby97

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Blog 4242
 

A Turning Point - My Journey

I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. I have gone up and down for the past 5 years, and finally enough is enough.   I struggle with chronic pain in my neck and back (and just about my entire body) and I am sure losing 100 pounds would make a big difference.   My daughter and I are doing this journey together. We went to orientation on 9/27 and on 10/15 have our appoint with the surgeon.   I weighed a whopping 221 at orientation. I am looking forward to see what Dr Baggs has to say about how much weight he wants me to lose.   Since orientation, I have lost 8 pounds and I am determined to stick to the pre op plan so I do not derail my progress.   My hardest hurdles so far (other than being hungry) has been waiting an hour after eating to drink something. How sad is it that I actually sat my timer to tell me when I can drink something. My other challenge is the boring breakfast, you can only eat some many eggs.:biggrin0:
Lemon Drop

Lemon Drop

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Blog 90135
 

Night 2 Post Op

It's a little after midnight here. I just got up and my throat is killing me! Anyone else have this problem after surgery? I'm really wondering if I should go in to have it swabbed or if it is just maybe normal to have this. I have a lot of drainage, too (although, I had drainage on surgery day,too). Also, I was on antibiotics a few days before surgery. Ouch, help!:confused:
qtney1

qtney1

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Blog 82010
 

Dating?

So, I had my first "skinny date" last night. My first date in over a year and my first date not as a morbidly obese person since I was, err, a teenager?   I actually enjoyed it and was just sort of chilled out and had a good time. I felt like a girl, not a fat girl. A first for me. I didn't sit and worry about sucking it in or trying to show my good side. Or worry if I was eating too much or eating something that made me look like a pig...I just was...and I loved it. We strolled around the park after dinner and I kept catching my shadow from the street lights and thinking, wow, look at those curves...she's got boobs and hips and, well WOW.   I don't know if anything will happen with this particular gentleman but I'm no longer absolutely terrified of dating. A feeling I never thought I'd feel. I guess since I no longer hate myself and am not constantly putting myself down I'm not so worried about guys doing the same. Whew.   I hate that I've spent my life not liking myself. I hate that I let myself get so obese and let it take over my life. But I thank God for y lap-band and that I got this surgery (remind me of that the next time Steve is acting up and I'm wanting to rip him out). Oh AND...I came clean about the band before our first date...just talking about our history and blurted it out, it was not an issue. Glad I got it out of the way so I don't have to obsess over it.   Look our world, here I come!
SoccerMomma73

SoccerMomma73

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Blog 97778
 

4 days out

I had surgery on Tuesday everything went well. I have been having some gas pains but the worst thing is i have a yeast infection. The Dr. Thinks its from the antibiotics they gave me before surgery. Fun times. Besides that im feeling good..
juliecook

juliecook

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Blog 2489
 

I Answered My Own Question

I just wanted to add this as an addendum to my last blog post as I'm lurking on the site everyday and I see many people have reached this dark place too. I just wanted to say the feeling of sadness, confusion, anger, and yes even remorse will pass. Reviewing what I wrote I can see I was hurting and knee deep in a bad stall. Not understanding the stall and not being for warned about it inevitable happening really messed up my head. Now I know it passes and really can beyond my control. It's something this crazy body decides to do and I just have to continue to do what I know is right; eat well, drink plenty, a get some exercise in. At 3 and 1/2 months out down 30 pounds pre-op and and another 36 post-op I've never felt better in my life! So much energy and a little bit of pride I really couldn't ask for more. Remorse? No. Is it easy? No. Is it worth it? HELL YES!!!
Bit of a Diva

Bit of a Diva

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Blog 90427
 

New Green Shirt Photo

Hi, fellow bandsters:   It is the 2nd of October and you know what that means? It means it is time for the new green shirt photo. As you can see, I also changed my Avatar.   My husband takes the pictures and then he sizes them for me. I kept asking him to go from one picture to the past picture because I couldn't believe how many changes there were. I am really doing it!   I would be so happy if I could say every week I lost 5 lbs. Unfortunately, that isn't the case. But I am consistently losing - about a pound or so a week. I really thought it would be more, but it took many years to put the weight on, so it is going to take a while to take it off.   Monday will start week 15 and I've lost around 35 lbs since my surgery. I've had 1 fill so far, last Thurs, but I really don't think I need another one. I am able to eat anything without getting sick, and I stop when I start to feel the hunger go away. I am working out religiously and I really do feel amazing. When I saw the pictures tonight, I really started feeling better about myself and how I look.   Please check our my new green shirt photo and let me know what you think of my new pictures.   Have a great weekend everyone.
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 99277
 

I'm Banded!!

I was nervous about my surgery on thursday 9/30. (my NEW birthday) All went well and I was home about 5 hours later. That night I was a little soar so I was on my pain meds. Day after 10/1 I was up and about drinking my fluids and broth feeling well & excited. Yoday 10/2 I feel a little soar again but feeling well. I have been able to hold in my fluids and started my Thicker soups. I am so ready for my body to heal so I can start my new adventure in my new life.   PS... I NEED SUPPORT BUDDIES PLEASE ADD ME
Raychie-Rach

Raychie-Rach

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Blog 98224
 

ticker update

Weight Loss - Diet TickerJust testing the ticker and looking to have it here to test and refer to!   Let's see if it works.   [url="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wDqEvTv/"]Weight Loss - Diet Ticker[/url][url="http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wDqEvTv/"] [/url]   OH well...   http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wDqEvTv/
Nursing Student

Nursing Student

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Blog 3573
 

..Meant my Dr. and need to know about Pre-op diet!

Yes, I am on my way. I was a little excited just to meet with them, but when they told me what I had to do and all that paper work, wow...you really have to want this.I WANT THIS! I feel with my support from here and being strong, I can do this. I would like to start my diet before I meet with the nutritionist. I have to try harder because I live alone and well you could imagin. So any advise well be welcomed....elite53:sad0:
elite53

elite53

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Blog 90135
 

2 days post op

Feeling pretty good, so far. I have been doing a lot of walking and being up and around...I hope I'm not overdoing it! But, I'm not really having any gas pains at all, so I guess that is good. I have also been sipping a lot of water and G2. The only real complaint that I have is my throat! I called the doctor's office this morning and spoke with a nurse who told me it is normal to have throat pain after surgery, due to the tube. As long as there isn't a temperature, I should be better in a few days. thank goodness for pain meds! My incisions are doing okay, too. It doesn't hurt as bad to go to the bathroom or get up from a chair. Or, sleep, for that matter. last night was MUCH better sleepwise!   I do miss food, though. I don't really have hunger pangs, to speak of. When I get a little hunger feeling, I have a thin protein shake and I am better for awhile. Thankfully, the doctor said I can have those and soups in addition to the clear liquids. That is nice.   I went to the store today to pick up some food with my husband that I can puree this next week. I am so excited for that! I miss actual flavors! haha!   How is everyone else doing who has been banded recently?
qtney1

qtney1

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Blog 102133
 

Playing Dress Up

I just had to share this story, as silly as it may be....its exciting to me. My daughter who has been right at my side this entire weight loss adventure has completely changed her eating habits and has become an excercise nut right along side of her Mommy. She told me I was and inspiration to her...and I motivate her to want to become a healthier person. Did my surgery help break the cycle of overweight women in my family...well maybe not the whole family, but to change the life of one so dear to me is a little overwhelming and phenominal! My dear little daughter(I say little because even chubby she stood 5 ft. tall and 150 lbs.) she is not a teeny tiny size 3 and has lost 35 lbs (115 lbs) and she is BUFF...her muscles are amazing hehehe! Anyways on with the story...yesterday she was going through her closet and having me try on the clothes that no longer fit her. Me standing at 5'8...my skinny is the size when she was a wee bit chubby. So my daughter gave me "hand me UP's" as she called them. It amazes me that I fit in clothes that are a size 9 junior....some 7's even. OMG am I really here, did I make it...and am I going to lose more. (I really don't want to lose more) those of you who follow my blogs know I am struggling to keep weight on right now. ME the LIL FATTIE I have always been is struggling to keep weight on. Anyways it was so fun playing dress up with my daughter, and for obvious reasons there are some items I could never step out the door in, just an age appropriate thing lol. Thank you Samantha...you also inpsire and motivate me to become a better person. I love you with all my heart!
Boo_68

Boo_68

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