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Blog 69488
 

I'm Back!

Hello everyone, I am back again and going to start again. I have not been banded yet, I went to see my surgeon in February and he was an absolute JERK! I couldnt believe it. I cried all the way home from San Francisco. I had lost 28 lbs and I was so proud and when I left...I was deflated :crying: And I hate to say it...but I gave up and ended up gaining most of my weight back :thumbup: I know that was my own fault and I am getting back on track. I got a email from Bariatrics Department stating that they are very sorry about what had happend and I could start back where I left off...but I have to lose about 23lbs....IT CAN BE DONE! I've decided that I REALLY want to be here when my children grow up and have families of their own. It's just not worth it. So any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated right now! I absolutely LOVE to read all your blogs. :smile:
Malasis1977

Malasis1977

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Blog 268
 

I'm there

:thumbup: I'm now weighing 120-122, depending on the day. I look much thinner than the photo on this blog. I don't have any new photos at the moment, and frankly I look a tad skinny. Lost fat in my face and at my age, it looks a bit gaunt. I'm not complaining, just telling it like it is. My BMI is 18.9 or something which is below normal weight. I wear a size 24-26 jeans and leggings, and lost my butt. I've been going to physical therapy to help regain muscle mass in my glutes which atrophied from no exercise during the weight loss, that and probably I wasn't getting in enough protein, but mostly I think it was the no exercise part that did me in. I started having pain in my hip flexors, and the therapist said I was overworking these muscles which weren't large enough to support my frame. We work on rebuilding them, and I do my little work out every day now. Just be aware, there are some side-effects to losing a vast amount of weight; be sure you don't lose your ass with it, kwim?! I'm doing a lot better now than I was about 5 mos. ago when the pain started. Anyway, that's my story. I continue to lose a pound here and there, but am basically maintaining now. Hope you are all doing well on your journeys.:biggrin0:
AJW

AJW

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Blog 100642
 

I'm in my teens!!

I'm 219.8 today!! YAY FOR ME :thumbup: I'm so happy the weight is coming off. I stopped counting calories and protein grams, stopped stressing so much about losing. I know I'm eating way healthier than I was before banding. I've decided not to watch what I eat as long as I feel good and my hair is not falling out. I'm eating when I'm hungry and only until I'm satisfied. I do reach for the protein first and take my vitamins. When I'm stressed and want to eat, I get a sugarfree popsicle or sugarfree Jello, usually can't eat all the Jello cup, but enough to make my brain happy. YAY again :smile::tongue:
tavimew

tavimew

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Jax is smart.

Good morning everyone!   Last night I was still not to my pre-Chinese fighting weight. I was beyond frustrated and quickly coming to the realization that a little Mandarin chicken is NOT going to have that LONG of an effect. When I don't know what in the heck is going on, I go to the numbers.   Accoring to Jax (as many of you know, Jax is my BodyBugg), I should have lost roughly a pound this week thus far...give or take. Seeing that I have only lost two tenths, that is A LOT of TAKE!   I went back further. Last week was my overfill, allergy, emergency unfill debacle. I lost 4.4 pounds last week. Well...according to Jax, I should have only lost 2.3 pounds last week. So at the end of last week, my scale was 2 pounds "ahead", which I'm sure was an effect of dehydration from the overfilled period.   Meaning, I would have to gain 2 pounds this week for me to "break even". Make sense? The fact that I'm down AT ALL is a sign that I'm having a great week! This is why I'm glad I spent the money to buy Jax. I would have been very frustrated this week to work so hard and be at a standstill. However, he has given me the INFORMATION to make me realize what is going on with my body.   Goal track: I still have 2 pounds to lose by next Thursday to reach my mini goal of hitting 210 by my New Orleans trip. But I'm still well on track with my semi major goal to be 199 by Thanksgiving and the major goal of losing 100 pounds (185#) by 1/31/11.   New stuff: I was a little less creative today. I have on an old shirt, but this is the first time I have worn it. I bought it about 5 years ago on the way up. It was tight at the time, but it was on sale. :thumbup: Plus, just a few pounds and I could fit into it! Haha! Anyway, now it looks quite nice. I also have on my new black flats. They aren't fancy, but everyone needs a basic pair of black flats! My jeans are a size 18 and it is apparent that it is time to retire them. I have 9 pairs of jeans (keep in mind that I wear jeans to work) and over the last 2 weeks, I have had to retire 5 pairs! I think if I try on a 6th pair, they will have to go as well. Looks like someone is going jeans shopping!!   Have a wonderful, wonderful Friday! And a safe and happy weekend!!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 4124
 

one month

September 24th   Today is exactly one month since i had my surgery   -I am down another 2 pounds tatal of 23 since surgery -I am finally getting that full feeling, i have also slowed down so less sliming -I go for 6000 step walk every morning -I still feel my stomach around my belly buttton a little discomfort   here are some pics  
mightymouse

mightymouse

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Sesame And Crispy Citrus Fish Fillets

A crust of white and black sesame seeds and a citrus dipping sauce can accent most mild fish fillets. A great low calorie dish... ENJOY!   Makes: 6 servings 301 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 98799
 

Reminders to myself

When I get to feeling bad for whatever reason, I try to remind myself about the things I'm trying to accomplish. While I may not be there yet, I can see that I have made big changes already that get me just that much closer. So, with that in mind, (and for my own future reference) here is my list of motivators:   1. I want to ride all the roller coasters at Six Flags with my daughters next summer! Right now I can't fit. Very embarrassing experience! :mad:   2. I want to like shopping for clothes again. It really hasn't been fun for awhile. I remember trying on all kinds of outrageous outfits just for kicks. Looking forward to that again. :thumbup:   3. I want less pain! Pain in my back, neck, feet, knees. :crying:   4. I want to be able to sleep like a normal person. I currently have to use a CPAP. I hate it, but I hate having to choose between breathing and sleeping even more. :smile:   5. I would like to take less daily meds. I'll probably always have to take some, but the cornucopia of morning pills bothers me.   6. I have to be around to see the milestones in my daughters lives; proms, graduations, marriages, births etc. (Besides I have to see how my youngest manages to be the first female President, Astronaut and Whale Dentist all at the same time!) :wub:     (These are likely to be edited as I read what everyone else writes, or as I hopefully reach my goals.)
clohse

clohse

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Blog 88899
 

Getting closer!

5 more days til my surgery! I am getting so nervous but super excited! Just wanted to wish everyone that is gettin banded today a speedy recovery! :thumbup:
latin_starr

latin_starr

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Blog 92679
 

Day One

Well the day has arrived and in 10 hours I will be banded! I am nervous, I am excited and I am hoping I am ready. I bought a bunch of vitamin waters, sports drinks, protein shakes and broths. I just pray I get through all of this safely and in good spirits! I have only told one family member and I won't tell some of them until after the surgery as some of them would be too worried and would project their fear on to me!! I am trusting God that all will be fine. I have read so many blogs from other people about every step in this process. I look forward to joining the lap-band® family!!:thumbup:
mezzo

mezzo

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Blog 74571
 

Two months and four days post surgery

Another broken promise! I suck! I promised myself I would write more often and be more present HERE . . . hmm, that isn’t going so well. I popped on this evening because I actually made it home before 8 p.m. and thought about all you beautiful women when I did it. I had a few how you doing messages and thought, I better at least post a blog and say hola!! Work is crazy. Crime doesn’t stop. For those of you who don’t know, I’m a victim advocate with the DA’s office. Lately, nothing but homicides and sexual assaults; to say it has been INSANE at work is an understatement. Nonstop trials and nonstop crime. I often joke that even if crime in Denver stopped for a month we would still be busy. Sadly, it is true. Anyway, I haven’t magically lost another 50 pounds in the 4 weeks I have been a way. D*mn! I wish! I’m at 38 or 39 pounds. It would have been more but two weeks ago I did a four day and four pound gain trip to New Orleans. Didn’t eat it on – how sad is that? Actually, couldn’t eat much there. Not a vegetarian town but oh my goodness did I get my drink on! It was a girl trip – celebrating the upcoming wedding of my best friend – lush event. I’m not a drinker but those drinks there are yummy and who cannot dance and drink at the same time! I know! I know! Excuses! Excuses. I lost all of it and two more pounds in a week but I had to work it! I felt bad though! Thank goodness I only visit there once a year! I had my first fill on the 26th of August and it was piece of cake. I was worried for nothing. Doctor showed me exactly where my port was and felt it for the first time. Strange! I have my second fill next week on the 30th. I definitely feel restriction but am ready for the next one. Oh and my significant other and I joined 24 hour fitness. I’m working through my own head and self-esteem issues about being a fat girl at the gym. I’m doing it though! That’s my update. You all have to leave a note and let me know how you are doing. I love to hear about you all – even if I am horrid at updating. I’ll try to post some pictures after my BFF gets married. She is Indian and we are all wearing sarees. I’m her Goddess of Honor! LOVE it! And of course, I’m sending lots of love and good energy to you all too! Hugs, Elizabeth
EEE3

EEE3

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Blog 4127
 

First day post surgery

This was a tough day. Had no catheter so I had to get up all night to void. Pain was not to bad with pump. I did without pain meds from 6am -2pm and then gave in. Taken several laps around hospital floor with IV pole as a cane. I think I have 2 incisions with dermabond and one JP drain. Could not stand the dirty hair. Washed it in the sink at about 4. Made my JP site bleed but not so bad. Very tired and not looking forward to the 3 hour drive home. Passed my leak tests so I was given clear liquids. Could not take much of that. Jello was ok. Isopure was ok but only little sips of it. Jello is now 6 hours old and not even half is gone.
Lose140

Lose140

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Blog 90427
 

Scared?

I just received a message from a soon-to-be bandster and she mentioned she was scared of the surgery. I thought it was important to mention that even if you are scared of the surgery, it is scarier to go through life without it.   I never mentioned, but I was not heavy all of my life. 22 years ago, just before marrying the man of my dreams, I had an accident at work. I was a Code Enforcement Officer and was removing an illegal sign that was nailed to a tree. The sign was very high up and I lifted my arms, pulling the sign side-to-side until the nails came out and the sign came down. The sign was extremely heavy and when it came down, it bent me in half. I rolled the sign over, end over end, and put it into my car. When I started to get out of the car, I could barely move. It turns out I hurniated 2 disks - one in my neck and one in my lower back. I also caused some nerve damage in my neck. The pain was and still is remarkable.   I went to several doctors who said I should stop going to the gym and not lift anything heavier than a loaf of bread. That surgery would be my best option, which I opted not to have.   Believe it or not, but I wore a size 3/4 to my wedding, that needed to be taken in.   Sitting around, doing absolutely nothing caused me to start gaining weight. Then I quit smoking, which added about 45 lbs to my already growing mass. I became very depressed and ate myself into oblivion. I was not allowed to exercise, which did me a huge disservice. So even back then I knew exercise would help me, but I listened to the doctors and kept growing and growing to a size 26. And of course all of the co-morbidities jumped on board for the ride and it became difficult to walk.   Well, I am on my way to a healthier, better life. I still have neck and back pain, but I push through them. I work out like an animal at the gym becuase I see how much better I am doing with this small weight loss and I can't wait until I lose all I need to lose. 35 lbs since my surgery, 14 prior to surgery and about 70 lbs to go. So trust me when I tell you I will get there. I am down to a size 18 pant and an XL top. People are really taking notice of my loss and telling me how good I look. I can't tell you how good that makes me feel.   I am already looking forward to my October picture in my green shirt!   Have a great night everyone.
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 90427
 

Scared?

I just received a message from a soon-to-be bandster and she mentioned she was scared of the surgery. I thought it was important to mention that even if you are scared of the surgery, it is scarier to go through life without it.   I never mentioned, but I was not heavy all of my life. 22 years ago, just before marrying the man of my dreams, I had an accident at work. I was a Code Enforcement Officer and was removing an illegal sign that was nailed to a tree. The sign was very high up and I lifted my arms, pulling the sign side-to-side until the nails came out and the sign came down. The sign was extremely heavy and when it came down, it bent me in half. I rolled the sign over, end over end, and put it into my car. When I started to get out of the car, I could barely move. It turns out I hurniated 2 disks - one in my neck and one in my lower back. I also caused some nerve damage in my neck. The pain was and still is remarkable.   I went to several doctors who said I should stop going to the gym and not lift anything heavier than a loaf of bread. That surgery would be my best option, which I opted not to have.   Believe it or not, but I wore a size 3/4 to my wedding, that needed to be taken in.   Sitting around, doing absolutely nothing caused me to start gaining weight. Then I quit smoking, which added about 45 lbs to my already growing mass. I became very depressed and ate myself into oblivion. I was not allowed to exercise, which did me a huge disservice. So even back then I knew exercise would help me, but I listened to the doctors and kept growing and growing to a size 26. And of course all of the co-morbidities jumped on board for the ride and it became difficult to walk.   Well, I am on my way to a healthier, better life. I still have neck and back pain, but I push through them. I work out like an animal at the gym becuase I see how much better I am doing with this small weight loss and I can't wait until I lose all I need to lose. 35 lbs since my surgery, 14 prior to surgery and about 70 lbs to go. So trust me when I tell you I will get there. I am down to a size 18 pant and an XL top. People are really taking notice of my loss and telling me how good I look. I can't tell you how good that makes me feel.   I am already looking forward to my October picture in my green shirt!   Have a great night everyone.
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 76599
 

11 months out....wow!

I think back to a year ago, and I had just gotten approval from my insurance company, and scheduled my sugery. What a difference a year makes! I walked into surgery weighing 277lbs - this morning on my scale, I weighed in at 193lbs. 193 lbs in 11 months - holy smokes. I always wanted to be a thinner woman - and not be the biggest mom in the group, and cringing when boarding an airplane hoping the belt would buckle. I wanted to fit in the desks at back to school night, and wanted to stop undoing my pants on my drive home, since I had stuffed myself into a too tight pair of jeans rather than buy a larger size. I wanted to look in a mirror and not cringe, I wanted to buy clothes in the regular ladies section, not the plus sized section of the stores. I wanted that - and went on so many diets in an effort to acheive it - but always failed. I wore a 26/28 shirt, or a 3XL, and squeezed into 24 jeans, but really should have been in 26's. I muffin-topped out of every single bra I owned. Not now - October 19, 2009 was a day that will forever be noted on my calendar as a second birthday, if you will. My rebirth - the day the NEW me came into being. I have joined the gym, I walk several times a week, I don't just sit on the couch anymore! I wear a large t-shirt, and bought size 16 jeans today (whoohoo!) and they fit comfortably (meaning no unzip on the way home from work!). I bought a sweatshirt in a large, too, since the XL was just too big and the arms way too long (why do clothing people always think heavy people have REALLY long arms!!!) I have new goals - such as hitting the 100lbs down mark by the time 2011 arrives - and trying to figure out what to do with my boobs, which now look like two deflated beach balls, altho they easily stuff into anything these days. I also would really like to see what buying size 12 jeans feels like! THAT would be awesome! 11 months...and I am happy with my progress so far! This has certainly been a journey - but one I wish I had the courage to make years ago, instead of waiting so long! I cannot wait to see what the next 11 months have in store!
1019Joanne

1019Joanne

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Blog 102074
 

Day 6 Post Op - How did you feel?

Tomorrow will be one week since lap-band surgery. Still haven't returned to work. I still have pain on the left side of my stomach. Sometimes, not always, it's so intense it takes my breath away. Still have that darn shoulder pain too. I wonder if this is all related to gas pain?   My post-op appt is not until next Friday. I'm thinking of calling the dr. tomorrow.   Did anyone else feel this level of discomfort this far into it?
kbouza

kbouza

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Blog 94826
 

T-6

Sorry for the late posting, but its been a crazy work day. One good thing came up today, my manager encouraged me to take my time coming back to work. Not to rush and think i have to come back ASAP. That was nice to hear. I think 2 weeks and a few days will be good.   Talked with surgeons office today. They told me get milk of magnesium and it should relive the pressure in my stomach. The nurse believes I may be constipated. Go figure, i've never been irrelgular in my life but this preop diet is something special. I must admit I miss cooking and eating. I'm a southern girl at heart and I enjoy going home after a rough day and cooking a good meal. oh well, guess those days are over.
chriper

chriper

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Blog 4162
 

down 13 lbs and 6 days to "the day"

I was ecstatic to be told at my doctor's visit yesterday that I have lost 13lbs since the first appointment with them! I had been trying to watch my p's and q's and I guess it worked. I have lost about 7lbs since the dreaded diet began. It wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't hungry and craving chili cheese fries:) I hope after the surgery that all those crazy craving melt away with the fat.
michiganmamma

michiganmamma

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Blog 3328
 

Surgery Date Scheduled!

I was so excited this week to finally get my surgery date set. I've been feeling really positive about the whole process, and I really liked Dr. Yadegar when we met a few weeks ago.   So my surgery is scheduled for Monday, November 29 in Lancaster. That's right, I will have surgery the Monday following Thanksgiving!!! It would have been nice to have it before Thanksgiving so I wouldn't be so tempted with everything, but then I couldn't enjoy any turkey. Everything happens for a reason.   I have to attend a 4 hour pre-op class and have a final pre-op appointment and then I'm set to go. I'm excited and nervous at the same time, but I know it's the right decision and I will be happy.   I'm getting closer!!!
dcokequeen

dcokequeen

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Blog 3227
 

18 days till surgery

I tought id keep a blog for myself so i can look back and see how, and what ive done in the next year. I started losing weight with my own will power feb 09. i started at 287lbs and got down 219. I had tried weight watchers which i think i lost 15lbs in 4 month, i also tried HGC shots i lost about 20lbs. i have gained some of the weight i have lost now and im really upset with myself. How come i cant lose the weight and control what im doing and keep it off? why do i have to eat almost nothing in order to lose weight? Why cant i be like my friend who is 120 and eats a mcdoubles with a 4 peice of chicken nuggets on it? I know WHY,WHY,WHY.   Oct 11th is going to be the start of something new! im nervous and excited at the same time!!!   LETS GET THIS,   Kerri
kerri21

kerri21

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

So You Think You Can Dance? (dance, dance)

I LOVE the show So You Think You Can Dance and have attended every tour they have had! Yes, I am somewhat of a 12 year old girl. :thumbup: The first tour which was from Season 2 didn't come to DFW so we actually flew to Chicago for a weekend to see it. We are dedicated!   Last night was the most recent SYTYCD tour at the Verizon theater in Grand Prairie. Eight of us met for dinner, then went to the show. It was great! Plus, I had plenty of room left in my seat AND I kept my legs crossed which was super awesome!!!   I was slightly annoyed this morning when I weighed and I hadn't gotten rid of ALL the pesky extra I had found with my Chinese food. I guess it was over half though, so I should get over it. I'm sure that tomorrow will bring things back to normal.   Today's new items: I'm wearing a long shirt/short dress in grey black and white animal print over leggings. I added a short-sleeved linen jacket and grey suede short boots. My dental hygenist told me that I looked "super cute" this morning so that is fun! This is the first time I've worn any of it except for the leggings. It's so fun to take tags off and wear something each morning!   Tomorrow is Friday everyone...hold on, we've almost made it!!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 99592
 

Negative family and friends?

I am having issues with some of my family members making remarks to my sister and me about losing weight. We both had lapband surgery about two weeks apart and we are so excited to be going through this journey together. Several of our relatives have made comments like “don’t get too small” or “XL will be too small for you and I don’t think you need to get that small” What are you serious an XL shirt is too small? It’s like they have seen us so big our entire lives and cannot wrap it around their brains that we are losing weight and may be smaller one day. I told a friend that my dream size wedding dress was 12 and she was said “you will never be a 12 sorry to tell you”! She tried to back track it and say she meant that my bone structure isn’t made for a size 12. LMBO! How does she know what my bones look like under 200 pounds of extra weight!!! By the way we are no longer friends because that wasn’t the first negative remark she has made. At that time I weighed 373 and I guess she couldn’t see me smaller either. Well, I am going to do this and no matter what anyone thinks I am going to lose weight!!! Does anybody else have issues or stigmas in their family that see skinny or even normal as a negative? My goal weight is 199 and that is not near being skinny.
Noturningback15

Noturningback15

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Blog 75574
 

Success? Does 10 Sizes smaller equal Success? I think so!!!

:biggrin:Big grin today, Wow I am amazed with this thing called a LapBand, now it really is not around your lap, or even around you stomach???At the top of the stomach just below the esophagus!!! But hey who cares??? It IS THERE, doing its job. Sometimes I don't like it~that is when I am stressed and food is not making its way down like I WANT it to! Probably should not eat those foods anyway. But it has worked a change in my life this past year. We are never satisfied are we? I wish this I wish that, I want to change this and that, but you know what? Success is not in the number of lbs you have lost or even in the number of inches you have shed or even the number of sizes you have reduced to~~True Success is being happy with who you are in the skin you are in and being healthy, I am all of these and more. Thank you Lord for showing me the way, sending me the means to pay for this wonderful LapBand Surgery! Life could not be better today! YAYYYYYYY! I pray for all of those just getting to work on having this surgery, just had the surgery or years past this surgery that you are happy and content and know that whatever or wherever you are along this journey, that you be Happy with life!:thumbup:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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