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Blog 100931
 

I want to get started

OMG I CANT WAIT TILL OCT.4 N GET STARTED WITH AL THIS I BEEN LOSSING WEIGHT BUT I JUST RATHER GET DA BAND THEN ALWAYS GOING TO THE DOCTOR:closedeyes:
BIGGZ

BIGGZ

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Blog 4127
 

3 days post op

Today was a good day. Was difficult to sleep last night. Did half/half. Half in bed and half on couch. Much less pain with drinking. 1 jello and one isopure and one high protein eas shake, one bottle of water and 1/2 cup of warm broth for the love of salt!!!!   Protein 65 g fluid 60 oz calories 400   The isopure was lemon tea it was pretty good. I could not drink it cold in the morning room temp was not bad. Shake at night was cold and didn't feel to bad. My throat is still sore. That is the worst complaint for today. Down 7 pounds. Nice. Still feel like stomache is swollen. Incissions look good, worst one is the JP drain.
Lose140

Lose140

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Blog 102133
 

Shady compliments

I absolutely hate it when my family goes "yeah she only lost weight because of the lapband"...grrr and announce how much I've lost to total strangers. Anyone who has this surgery knows how much work it is...its life changing, and sometimes things are better left unsaid! For once it would be nice to say "hey look at her go...working out 6 days a week and eating right" hmmm where is that kind of support??? Am I the only one out there who wishes that I just didn't tell anyone about the surgery?? Yes, I decided to get the Lapband, as a tool not a crutch. In the end, I still have to work hard to lose the weight. I just want credit where its applicable! I don't think my waiter at the restaurant needs to know I had surgery. I also don't like the comments like "you should of seen her before" what the heck...I loved myself then and learning to love the new me I see in the mirror. Wheww venting a little...I feel better :thumbup:
Boo_68

Boo_68

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Blog 3227
 

pre-op

i just found out that i only have to do pre-op for 3 days:001_tongue: and then 2 weeks of liquids post-op. sounds good to me! ive read on here where some people have to do it way longer than that so im glad. I have myself stocked up on protein both shakes and unjury chicken broth. have the gummie vitamins, crystel lite ect. I guess im as ready as i can be!!!
kerri21

kerri21

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Blog 102133
 

Training...all for nothing or something??

I find myself sitting here this morning and reality just kicked in. I've been training for the Seattle 1/2 Marathon for almost a year, and due to having surgery for my band slipping...well, I won't be competing. I wanna curl up into a ball and just cry...I worked so hard and have come so far. Just really disappointing that I won't be able to cross that finish line. Having a "fitness goal" has really kept my motivation up this last year...and definetely helped with the weight loss. I guess its time to look into another race and start the training all over again. I can't help but feel a little "let down"! Ok...time to stop whining and get outside for my little 1/2 hour walk. Stay positive and keep on track Christy....I can do this...this is for me! :thumbup:
Boo_68

Boo_68

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Blog 100668
 

Begining of Week 3

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wDEvAjx/exercise.png[/img]I am still pooped following my outing to the grocery store today, but still plan on walking 6 minutes later on today. Getting ready now to try some egg beaters and cheese in the microwave. I looked under my chair and there are both the kitties all curled up. Wish I could angle the camera down there! Each day is a little better, and reading everyone's posting on LAP-BAND®®®.com does help. I have another week to get my energy level back up for the night shift. And weekends are a bear, the busiest days of the week, and often we are there by ourselves. Hope my coworker doesn't take off the first weekend I am back. But I gotta get my mind set for it. I told the dietician I was going to bring lots of little foods in case I get so hungry I am stuck at work. We don't get lunch breaks, often cannot even get to the bathroom. The hardest thing has been to not drink for 30 minutes after eating- that is such a habit.
missjoany

missjoany

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Blog 98741
 

My band...

So, finding out at my fill, that I have a 14cc band, I ws told that it could take about three fills to really start to feel the restriction, because its such a large band.   Well, since the fill, I havent felt anymore restriction and I have another apointment in two weeks where will be asking for more fluids in my band....   Just my update!     Best of Luck and prayers to all...
ArmyWives

ArmyWives

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The Bitter Bandster
 

My Heart Attackiversary

A year ago today, a pain in my forearms woke me up and it was so bad I couldn't get back to sleep.   It felt as if somebody was holding my arms over a campfire and I could not pull them away. I tried running them under cold water and even took a cold shower trying to cool them down.   After a few hours, I gave up and decided I should probably go the hospital and maybe they'd give me a pill to make it go away.   I'd never been to a hospital in the area. So, I used my GPS to find one. I ended up driving around for about an hour before locating a hospital. At 4 am in the morning you don't pull over and ask directions.   I spent 30 minutes or so filling out the paperwork; they brought me into the little room and took my vitals and some of my precious blood (probably 25% gravy back then). Everything seemed normal to me. My blood pressure was a little high and my oxygen was a little low.   The blood tests take a while. So, I sat there playing games on my phone, bored out of my skull for the next 90 minutes waiting for them come back with a prescription and send me on my way.   Then, the doctor comes in with this serious look on his face and says, "Mr Trieger, the enzymes in your blood indicate that you've had a heart attack. We need to get you up stairs immediately."   I called my roommate; told I was at the hospital and asked him to feed the dogs and let them out. He was a little pissed. He was under the impression that when you have a heart attack, you should wake up your roommate for a ride to the hospital.   The orderly comes with a gurney and has me crawl up onto it. I was sure my fat ass was going to fall off. He rolled me through the hospital to the elevator for everybody to see. This wasn't as much fun as it looks like on TV.   They get me to a room and ask me if I can make it to the bed from the gurney on my own. I should have said, "no" and made them lift me but I was nice about it.   It was one of those fancy beds that weighs you. The nurse went to write my weight on the whiteboard on the wall and I asked her not to. We compromised and she wrote it in kilos. 164.8 kilos to be exact.   She jammed and IV in my arm and put one of those oxygen things on my face. I could only imagine how silly I looked, so I snapped a quick picture (below) when she stepped away.     Yep, pretty silly and where did all of that neck fat come from?   An hour later, a couple more orderlies came in and told me I was going for a ride to the tech lab. I had no clue what that was but as long as all I had to do was lay there while they pushed, I didn't mind.   They roll me through the hospital on the bed for all to see yet again. It still wasn't as fun as it looks on TV. Into another elevator and down the hall to the tech lab.   Once we get there, they help me out of the bed onto some little table that couldn't have been 24" wide. Laying flat on my back, I knew I was going to fall but they belted me in and swung out two flaps for me to put my arms on. It was like being crucified horizontally.   The mask went on and the next thing I remember was them unstrapping me from the table and helping me back to the bed. I blacked out again and awoke back in my room.   The cardiologist came in and told me that two of my coronary arteries were 100% blocked and had to be stented. I, like my spell-checker here, had no clue what stented meant.   I spent the next 2 days watching TV and sleeping. Which isn't such a bad thing if the damn nurses didn't find the most inopportune times to wake you up to take blood.   Fast forward 2 days: It's Sunday and I am released. Ah!! I have been waiting for this time so I could get to my car and my beloved cigarettes. I had 3 left and these were going to be the last.   As soon as I pulled out of the parking lot, I lit one up and I was in Heaven. I smoked another that day and saved the last for Monday morning, my birthday.   I did manage to put them down for 7 months until after my Lapband surgery but am trying once again to kick the habit for my upcoming panniculectomy surgery.   It still amazes me, that with my memory is bad as it is, I remember that day a year ago as if it were today.
btrieger

btrieger

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Blog 101042
 

One day at a time

It is not easy waiting on Dr. appointments and wondering if you will be approved or not. just nerve racking, it is. But I am going on with my mission, even though i do not see any light at the end of my tunnel. Got to get moving to start my day. Best of luck to you all. :thumbup:
rmaxwell

rmaxwell

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Blog 4127
 

2nd day post surgery

Get to go home today. JP drain out. 3 hour ride home. I was able to eat a serving of jello. Took 3 hours. Drank half a bottle of Isopure as well that took all day so at least 20 g of protein. Not enough liquid. Feels like swallowing golf balls. Ride home was tolerable no pain meds today. Loved taking a shower. Cold liquids more painful to drink!!
Lose140

Lose140

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Blog 75574
 

I sat on the Couch with TWO other people!!!

:thumbup:Well now. Last year only one other person could sit on the full size couch with me on it too, Comfortably that is! Tonight all my husbands relatives stopped by to see us and I actually scooted over so two people could sit on the couch with me!! 94 lbs does make a difference in the size of the couch. Going to get up early, only 15 days till my daughters wedding! Made about 400 buttermints and dotted them with tiny icing rosebuds and leaves for the wedding. I only ate a couple! They had to be tasted!!!! My granddaughter who is three had way too many! LOL Tomorrow morning I have to finish the hand sewing of the pearls on her dress. She is going to be a beautiful flower girl too. Tomorrow night, going to Destin, Florida with a best friend for a Vince Gill Concert!!! Yayyy! Not my Birthday or hers, just a break for these hard working girls. I have not been to a concert in years. It is at the Beach!! It was nice to fit in with my in-laws who were always so nice to me before to my face, but felt sorry for me being so FAT before, they never told me but I knew it! I hope my husband was proud! He FINALLY told me I look so good to him! This whole year I was fishing for that compliment from him, he matters the most to me, the love and support of my life. He said it two or three times. My head was swelled and my heart too! God Bless you all! Good Night!:smile:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 102133
 

What did I do wrong??

Really struggling with the fact that I had to have surgery to fix a band slippage. Original surgery was Feb. 5, 2009 and just had surgery for the repair on Sept. 21, 2010. After being sick with the Flu for two weeks I landed in the ER with the most unbearable pain I've ever experienced in my life. Now that the slippage is fixed and I'm recovering I really worry that it could happen again. The last thing I want is for the band to be removed...after losing 124 lbs...I feel in a way I'm starting this whole process over again. Trying to stay positive :thumbup:
Boo_68

Boo_68

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Blog 90804
 

Update

I haven't posted since my post about the acid bothering me. It lasted a week and 1/2 and hasn't bothered me since. I really think it was the stressful week I was having. I'm still on plan . . I'm still walking every day . ..I'm not losing much weight. I'm ok . .remember my motto "I don't care if the weight comes off slowly, as long as it stays off". I still believe that. I am considering, though, that it might be nearing time for my first fill. I don't want to rush it. Things have gone so smoothly so far and I'm afraid of all the "what ifs" involved with a fill . .. what if it's too tight and I have to mess around with not being able to eat properly, and what if I need an "unfill" and what if it kicks up the acid reflux again? All things to consider . . I am still losing slowly - ounces rather than pounds . .. I don't know, lots to consider. Have a great weekend everyone and thanks for all the responses to my acid post - everyone was very helpful. :thumbup:
marw

marw

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Blog 99072
 

Banded for One Week and Three Days

I have been banded now for one week and 3 days and have lost a total of 16 pounds. I am still very very sore, but the doc says that is to be expected especially when they mess with your stomach, your muscles will be sore. Tonight I had my first bad experience with food getting stuck! OUCH!!!! I was eating an oven puffy pancake made with mostly eggs and apples and I didn't chew a slice of baked apple good enough, and the rest is history. I just forgot to chew, chew, chew and results were very painful! Never again! Or I hope I remember next time to chew better! So, didn't get to enjoy my husbands nice meal he made for me :thumbup:
WAH.MOM

WAH.MOM

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Blog 100668
 

second week

Had my first post op yesterday, and PA said I needed to heal. So no fill, next visit is on 15 Oct. So I am on my own till then. My ride took me to lunch and I had pureed soup and apple juice. It was awesome. Of course my friend had to speak to the waitress and tell her not to feed me till I lost 100 pounds. This girl makes comments like that all the time. She did it one time at our table full of 10 people. Everyone just sat there shocked. I just mumbled that was not very nice and did not speak again the rest of the evening. She still thinks she is my friend. I spoke with the dietician today and told her about gettting really hungry in the evening, and it's ok to have another snack as needed. Wonderful kitties are still by my side. Filling out the paperwork for FMLA has been difficult. Getting ready to walk for 6 mins.
missjoany

missjoany

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Blog 94643
 

suggestions

any suggestions for gas pains, they kicked in last night and i could not sleep. i am chewing gas x.:thumbup::bored:
papoose

papoose

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Blog 95523
 

Happy Thoughts

I was so excited yesterday that the scale finally budged past the last .2 pounds to make my official weight loss pass the 30 lbs. In fact I was floored that it was 1.2 pounds for an official weight loss of 31 lbs. Then, I went for my daily walk with my 11 year old twins. As we were walking, I realized how much they open up on these walks. I found out more than you can imagine about their school day. Believe me...I ask them everyday.."How was school today?" and get the "fine" response. On our walks, I found out about a reading test they both took and the little girl who likes my little boy. He wondered if 6th grade was just too young to have a girl friend. LOL :thumbup: I treasue this time. It all started when I started this lapband journey. There are so many things beyond the weight loss that have resulted due to the band! I just beam from the inside out!
Dadkins8

Dadkins8

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Blog 95605
 

Your support and My support .. two different things

:thumbup: So I know you are all thinking you are trying to help me by not eating in front of me in the living room.. or sneaking upstairs with your take out food.. or staying in the kitchen.. And i know you think this is being so supportive.. just like my online friends in my game where we chat live on headset and you can say all day how proud you are and how you are here for me .. blah blah blah.. BUT you all really have no F**in Idea ! Supporting me while your eating your subs in the kitchen is nice and all but how bout just STAY AT THE GOD DAMN SUBSHOP AND EAT IT THERE.. .. and Yes i now you live out in texas and we only chat live on headset.. and you can say your supporting me in my success but why do you feel the F**in need to sit here live on your microphone and eat chips and cookies and with your mouth open for christs sakes! O O and then tell me how you only had a ham and cheese sandwich and cookie for lunch and thats not enough for u .. Oh OR.. how my husband who thinks he's the most supportive not eating in front of me or getting take out that I lOVE.. feels it's ok to cook and entire chicken F**in dinner in my small ass house with all the fixins so i can smell it all day. because it just would't be fair to the kids who are 21 and 14 to have sandwiches and soup for a while.. O O.. and how he can't believe i got mad because he sat next to me on the couch with a jar of peanuts to watch tv with me.. R YA KIDDIN ME!! I believe i can live without all of your great support.. Damnit people i havn't had a bit of food other then .. Broth/jello/or instant breakfast mix for 3 F**n weeks and another full week to go before i'm allowed to eat scrambled EGGs.. Can we just get a clue and not wonder why i'm a lil bitchy lately.. Wheeeew.. OK i think thats out now :smile: I think i'm ok now for another week .. Thanks for letting me vent.. sorry for the foul thoghts LOL
shellyh

shellyh

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Blog 3238
 

The Rebirth

It's a long time coming but I've begun the process of reinventing myself. I went out and bought hair dye, am FINALLY going to the gym tomorrow (I'm going to have to be carried home), APPLIED to go back to school in January for my bachelor's degree (WOOHOO!) and am looking for a job already. I've also decided to get another tattoo and what better way to symbolize a rebirth of myself than to get a tattoo of a phoenix. I'm excited and my goal here is not to only feel and look better about myself in a healthy, positive way but to really enjoy life. A huge part of being happy is accepting myself now and loving myself even though I'm changing for the better. I'm working hard on changing my whole mindset and not just because of the whole weight issue but for me. I deserve to have purpose in my life, to feel secure, accomplished, confident. I want to begin believing in myself again. I'm going to conquer that person inside of me that loves to critique (or at least lock 'em within the deep recesses of my mind). The next stop for me is Halloween. I bought a Goddess' costume that I was too ashamed to wear last year because I would've been forced to show a part of my big, flabby arms. Now, I'm counting the days til I can go out and have fun. Go to the village and watch the parade while sneaking a few drinks hoping I don't get caught doing it. Ah, reminds me of when I was a 20-something girl. Those were the days... :biggrin0: If anyone has any suggestions on ways to reinvent myself, I would appreciate any feedback. Take care!
Butrcupz622

Butrcupz622

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Blog 94826
 

T-5

I can't believe I am 5 days away from changing my life! I know I'm excited but work stress/frustration is stopping me from being truly happy right now. Its sad to say but my recovery time will be the first real vacation i've had in years and I can't wait!
chriper

chriper

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Blog 3924
 

TCQ - Blog Entry #2 - Research and Motivation

During my research on VSG, i came across a lot of great information. I also took the time to watch video blogs for inspiration and see what other people had gone through and i found one particular vloger that really helped.   She talks about all the emotional journey she went through and all the food addictions and emotional over eating. I agree 100% that most of us who are over weight, eat over our feelings. She also mentions that some fail after WLS because they never learn to deal with things from an emotional prospective.   I've never really thought i was eating emotionally. But after listening to what she had to say, i took the time to examine my behavior. And let me tell you in my culture everything evolves around food. We are constantly eating for all kinds of occasions. But I've noticed that depending on how am feeling, i tend to crave certain foods. And i believe this is very common for everyone. But I've also notice that i think about food way more then i realize. And it can be scary. I think about food even when am not hungry. I know it will be difficult, but with time i can fix it.   So, based on what I've learned and my personal needs, i can say that VSG is the right choice for me.   I encourage YOU to do your homework and examine your motives and emotions, and really come to terms with what your doing. Go online and watch vlogs and read other peoples stories. Picture yourself after surgery and on how difficult life may be. Think about the pain, the getting used to, the straggles. This is life changing. Things will never be the same. But we are all going after the same goal, to change and fix that habit that is taking control over our lives. This tool will help us achieve that, but it is up to us to make it happen.
MDqueen

MDqueen

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♫*•♪♫ MaRiA ♪♫•*♪
 

*?♪♫ My mind is F'ing w/ me!♪♫?*

I really started thinking about the surgery last night and I just started freaking out , which led to some crying. All the negative and crazy thoughts started crossing my mind :bored:. So I look to my husband for some comfort and encouraging words... and what does he do? He keeps on snoring :sneaky:. So there I am in the dark, feeling all alone with these crazy thoughts in my head :mad:. And then I started watching Grey's Anatomy since I couldn't sleep... oh God, what was that for?!? :smile:   But I'm ok today :thumbup:   I received a call from the hospital telling me that they changed my surgery for 10am instead of 1:30pm... YAY! :crying: It's gonna be great!!! :wub:
.Maria.

.Maria.

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