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Blog 102042
 

Got my 1st date!!!!!!

I am just tickled!! After speaking w/ a fellow nurse (who is going to be banded in just a couple of weeks!) I took her advice and called Dr. Duncan's office and spoke w/ Pam. My hope was she would get the ball rolling just a little faster. Well, much to my surprise she just called me back, told me what my insurance's expectations are & I now have my 1st appointment scheduled for 10/18!! I'd be lying if I said I didn't wish it was in September, but no complaining!! I'm SO happy right now!!! Thank you Jane!!! :thumbup:
nurse from ga

nurse from ga

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Blog 94643
 

surgery on 9/22

had my surgery yesterday. surgery was delayed 2 hours. was wheezing and my oxygen level was low when i woke up. they gave me treatment and i felt a lot better. passed barium swallow test, started drinking liquids and everything went alright. got home at 8:30p.m. drove through a terrible rain storm. feeling a little sore, not too much gas, just tired.
papoose

papoose

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Blog 102041
 

6 days post-op ...

I HAD SURGERY 9/17/10 AND I AM NOW 6 DAYS OUT. I CONTINUE TO WAKE UP WITH NAUSEA , NO VOMITING BUT JUST URPY EVERY MORNING, I AM STRUGGLING WITH GETTING ENOUGH PROTEIN IN EACH DAY AS FIRST OF ALL I HAVE NO HUNGER BUT ALSO BECAUSE OF THE NAUSEA. I THINK THAT I THOUGHT I WOULD COME OUT OF THIS SURGERY WITH LITTLE OR NO PAIN AND BOY WAS I WRONG. CONTINUE TO HAVE MILD DISCOMFORTING PAIN AT INCISION SITES. I AM HAVING REACTION TO STERISTRIPS BUT DO NOT WANT TO REMOVE AS I HAVE HEALING PROBLEMS AS WITH PAST SURGERIES. I HAVE LOST 11 POUNDS SO FAR AND AM THRILLED BY THAT. I JUST KEEP TURNING ALL OVER TO GOD KNOWING THAT HE IS THE ONLY WAY TO HANDLE ALL THIS,,, HE IS THE TRUTH AND THE ANSWER FOR ME! I DO NOT WANT TO RELIE ON ME OR THE FOOD BECAUSE IT HAS ALWAYS FAILED ME BUT GOD NEVER HAS! THIS SURGERY IS MY AWESOME TOOL THAT GOD HAS PROVIDED ME AND I WANT TO WORK IT LIKE IT IS A TOOL NOT THE ANSWER. I WANT TO SUCCEED!:thumbup:
lifesaver4

lifesaver4

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Blog 101408
 

Wondering???

Hello :thumbup:- I was banded 7/23/10. I began at 262 lbs and now weigh 228 lbs. The loss seems on track to me but I had my 2nd fill 9/14 and have not lost 1 lb since. I have actually gained and lost the same 2 lbs. Is this normal or should I be worried I am doing something wrong with my diet?
Mismistee

Mismistee

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Blog 101856
 

Liquid days......groan

9 days post op and battling with liquids only but am grateful that I have more freedom than so many other people. Counting down to baby food Home     , click on it    
BUNNY7

BUNNY7

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Blog 75574
 

I found it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

:smile: I found a dress to wear to my daughters wedding. I went shopping with my daughter today and I just found the most beautiful dress and jacket. It is a beige gown with a flowing a line skirt, JUST the right length, fits so well. My bust are TOO BIG! I had to get a size 14 (I think this came out of the Jr.s dept) and it is a little tight in the boob section, but hey! I guess I had rather have this problem that not have any thing in that dept. to fuss about! LOL   Anyway the bodice is heavily sequined and beaded and the sheer gorgette is light and airy and feels wonderful. So I am HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY again and I can now begin to move on to finishing this wedding planning!   Food is on the agenda, did a little shopping today, I made sure to add some of the foods that work well for me, some nice almonds instead of walnuts or peanuts or pecans for me, they are lower in carbs and I can have more of them, and they have NO Salt! We are having pork and beef k-bobs that are seasoned with cajun and asain sauces. Pure protein and easy to eat on a stick! Side dishes include green beans and fruit salsa, and texas cavier! All high fiber, low carb choices. I will have to steer clear of the Chocolate fountain! UGH and the Punch too, loaded with sugars. Wedding foods are so rich!!! I am taking some diet sunkist for my "Punch"! I may have a glass or two of Champaigne or Wine. The wine made here in our town is soooooooo good! Beach Breeze is my favorite!!!! So maybe a tiny bit of Beach Breeze for a daughters wedding will be just right!   God Bless you all on you efforts and successes this week.:thumbup:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 95458
 

Two Weeks Later....

So, the day after my last post, I had my follow-up. I actually had lost 17 lbs since my pre-op appointment on 08/26. Awesome!!!!! I had to meet with the surgeon's assistant for the follow-up, because they told me the surgeon was actually still in another surgery.   She told me that I could start trying some soft foods, like yogurt, smoothies, thicker soups, eggs, etc. I've tried some things other than these, but I've had small portions and am really being careful to stick to liquids as possible during the day.   I have however weighed myself everyday at the gym (I can't help it) and I've gained 3 lbs back. I called and spoke to the surgeon's assistant today and she said it probably a combination of trying non-liquid foods and gaining muscle from exercising. I'm only really walking and doing some light arm weights. No chest or abdominal exercising. I'm trying to not be down about it.   My first fill is going to be on 10/07. I'm looking forward to it.   I may still have a little bloating and have no pain except for a nagging little pain on my left side, but it's apparently nowhere near where the port actually is. The surgeon's assistant didn't seem too concerned, so we decided that I would just keep aware of it and make them aware of any changes.   Anyhow, I better run for now. Talk to you all later.
nomorejellybelly

nomorejellybelly

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♫*•♪♫ MaRiA ♪♫•*♪
 

♫?*??♪♫ Blech!!!! ♪♫?*??♪

If I drink another can of chicken or beef broth I'm gonna freakin' vomit!!! Most disgusting thing I've ever had to swallow. And don't get me started on the damn Jello!!! :thumbup: I don't know if I can make it until Monday. This clear liquid diet is sooo gross. :smile2: I'm so hungry I tried licking my husbands fingers while he was eating his flamming hots :thumbup:. Please tell me it gets better.... :thumbup:.
.Maria.

.Maria.

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Blog 100212
 

getting unstuck

So I am having my surgery on 9-28 and I have been hearing about getting stuck. I am beginning to understand how that happens, and my question is how do you get unstuck. I would love to know this before it happens. I hope it never does. Can anyone help me?:thumbup:
copa

copa

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Blog 96969
 

I'm a little ashamed at my emotional eating....

It's been over three weeks since my surgery and my appetite has returned because I'm healing. Unfortunately, I've had a few emotional issues arise and I found bad food options that I could tolerate. Nothing too bad, but I'm still ashamed and scared to step on the scale. It's amazing how fast the devil tries to steal my joy, but that's ok because tomorrow is a new day and I'm going to straighten up and fly right.   Thanks for listening to me and I'm taking my own advice that this band is a tool and it's up to me to make it work. I was doing well with my weight loss and I let someone throw me off my path, but I'm fighting my way back to the top and I have faith that I'm going to make it to the finish line.
Loyalfriend

Loyalfriend

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Blog 29032
 

my tummy tuck

going to st john,s hospital livingston for my tummy tuck on the 13th oct 2010 I can,t wait my journey might finally end here it,s bn along 3yrs come nov since my gastricband
cavalier2us

cavalier2us

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Blog 90135
 

Day 6 and 7 Pre-Op Diet

Uh oh....oops...guilt, then not feeling so well is what you feel like when you "cheat".   Although, cheat is a relative term, given the situation, it still doesn't make you feel good at all.   Yesterday, I got up, drank my protein shake, had some coffee...all was well. For lunch, another protein shake stomached, all was going good. I didn't even need Jello to help tie me over for dinner. Life was good and I was feeling great. Usually, by the time I make it home for dinner, I have consumed around 380 calories for the whole day, so I'm ready for some chicken!   Wellllll, shortly before the end of my work day, my husband called in excruciating pain from a headache. He has a shunt that was put in as a child, revised in his teen years, and revised about 4 years ago. He said this was the exact pain he had 4 years ago. So, I booked it home and got him to the hospital. They decided to admit him. We got at the hospital at 5pm (with nothing but my water bottle and a bowl..ahem..for him). By the time they admitted him, it was 11pm with storms rolling in.   By this time, the cafeteria was closed, my water bottle empty, my energy nonexistent, and I was not feeling to hot. So, I ventured out to see what was open. The local Applebee's kitchen had closed for the night. My options were....eeeek....McDonald's and Taco Bell. I wasn't thinking to clearly as I was tired, had no energy, felt so drained, and really ready to eat and sleep. I got a burrito and a couple tacos to go.   I ate most of it, besides a few bites of the burrito and maybe a half a taco and the guilt set in. I knew, in the back of my mind, there wasn't much I could have done, given the circumstances and no dollar bills to get something healthy out of the vending machine. I did kick myself for not looking on my sparkpeople.com app and finding the most appropriate choice at Taco Bell to keep somewhat on my my diet (if there even IS an appropriate choice..lol). But, I found that the Taco Bell didn't really taste too good at all and my tummy was actually upset at the morning. If it could talk, it would probably say,"What the hell where you thinking?" or "Ewwww, gross."   This morning, after a few hours of sleep, I drove about 35 minutes home, where my mom was staying with the kids. I got my son ready for school and dropped my daughter off at daycare. I downed a protein shake, which made me feel good, and went to my preop appointment with the surgery center.   We went over what is going to happen before, after, and during surgery. They did blood work and took a urine sample. I was asked if I was doing okay with the diet. I confided that I followed it PERFECTLY until last night mishaps (she was familiar with my husband as I almost cancelled this morning with my surgeon because I didn't know what HIS surgeon was going to do). She was understanding and didn't seem to think that was going to endanger the surgery or anything, which was good.   I did have a Starbucks coffee this morning at the hospital with real sugar, which I have not done since the "diet". Also bad. So, I have made the firm resolve tomorrow, when i am back on my normal Mommy/Work/Wife schedule, to get back on this routine and finish this sucker out. I am actually excited to get back on the firm routine and do it. I swear, after last night's carbs, my body is calling for them and I have to shut those voices up again (hello, day 2!). But, at least I know, in a couple more days, with the help of protein shakes, jello, and Lean Cuisine, I will get back to the 'no cravings'.   Ahhhhh, thank you if you were able to keep up with my rantings. I feel incredibly guilty and can't wait to get back on the schedule I am supposed to be on to get to the life I so desperately WANT to live!   Btw, DH will hopefully be released today with no surgery and hopefully no surgery for sometime **fingers crossed**
qtney1

qtney1

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Blog 95848
 

In control, maybe for the first time ever!

My last blog was a total rant about the 260's and how I hated them. Well, I still hate them because of how stubborn they were, but I am proud to say they are GONE!!! Infact the 250's will be gone soon also:biggrin:. Look out 240's, I killed your older brothers and in 2 lbs I am comin for you!!! haha(evil laughter!)haha.   I am 27 and for the first time in my life I feel in control. I still have temptation and still give in once in a while, but all in all I am in CONTROL. I am able to say with confidence that I will get out of the 250's and then I will get out of the 240's and on and on. This is not a diet where I am holding my breath until I fall off the wagon. I am consistantly losing weight and have been for nearly 4 months now. Yes, it was slow at first, and yes I got discourged, but wow I stuck with it!! I cant believe this is really me, losing weight and in control. For so long it just felt impossible, and now it is reality. WOW :thumbup:
lovinlife4eva

lovinlife4eva

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Blog 99052
 

First appt. With surgeon

I have my first appt to meet with the surgeon on September 30th. Im so excited to get started.. Makes me one step closer to my dream goal!!! My mom is actually doing this along with me.. her appt with the surgeon is today.. so she can let me know what to expect next week... luckily for her.. her insurance covers the Lap-Band.. but as for me .. ive tried everything to find a way to get it covered.. my insurance wont cover it... and I cant find a company to take coverage out for it... my fiance said that if his insurance covers it hed marry me in heart beat!.. but his also doesnt cover it ... sooo after jumping through hurdle after hurdle.... My dad is going to co-sign on a loan for me ..... he said he will do everything in his power to help .... I love Him!!!.... Im soooo thrilled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbup:
Kylie Jo

Kylie Jo

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Blog 88752
 

Confused...

Hey all. I've been working on eating slower and smaller bites. Watching the calories a bit closer too, but I've gained 5.8lbs in the last couple weeks:smile2:. I don't know what's going on. I can't get past 190lbs and it's driving me nuts:thumbup:! Don't get me wrong, I still am proud of not gaining a huge amount back. I just need to figure out why the body is fighting this. :thumbup: I'm kinda at a loss as to what to do just short of exercising every spare moment.:thumbup: Any ideas are welcomed! Hope things are well with everyone! Tina
Carosel2002

Carosel2002

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Blog 98741
 

My first fill...

:tongue2:Okay so on Saturday September 18, 2010 @ 9am, I had my very first fill.   Now before I get started with the really short story, let first tell you I waited in the lobby for 15 minutes before my appointment.   Okay so I was called back, weighted (total of 43.9lbs. in 6 weeks) I laid flat on the bed, then my doctor came in, (I got to keep all of my own clothes on!) He explained to me that he was going to give me a shot of litocaine (mind you it was in a diabedic needle) and I didnt even feel him give me the shot. He explained that he was going to put the other needle that was attached to the 3cc of saline solution in... before I got alright out of my mouth, he said, "Im in!" I didnt feel it either!   He push the plumger of the neddle in and all I could feel was this,weird squiggly feeling..! I would imagine its what a mother feels when she feels her baby move inside of her.   Just like that, I was done and out of there. In a matter of 5 minutes, my band was full and I was back in the car and leaving right at my actual appoiontment time!   So, really there is nothing to be scared of and its completely PAINLESS!!!!   Best of luck and prayer to all!:thumbup:
ArmyWives

ArmyWives

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Blog 89695
 

Two Days, I am worried about the pain

I don't know why, I am not worried what so ever for the surgery except for the pain. I know it's not going to be as bad as I imagine it, and I know because I have had my gall bladder removed, and it was bad the first couple days only (and mostly because the anesthetics made me nauseous and I dry heaved and threw up), a lot of pain for me, but I just keep hearing that the port site is the worse, and it itches, and I don't tolerate pain that well to begin with. Not looking forward to the pain, and I, for some odd reason, don't like the idea of the permanent stitches in my stomach going around the band. I am grossed out by the thought, I am sure it doesn't hurt that much, but the idea just grosses me out (I have an extremely vivid imagination and am extremely empathetic to pain), and the idea...ugghhh...plus I am terrified of popping a stitch. My surgeon also puts a stitch in the tailbone area, I don't know if that's normal or not, but I am already creeped out by this and the idea of the feeling. :thumbup:   I am excited to be put under, I do love anesthetics! Especially when they use the kind that drips into your I.V. and you feel the coldness creeping through your arms, legs, and all over! It is such a cool feeling. It's a good thing I have never tried drugs, because there is a good chance I would be an addict! So there's my silver lining...anesthetics :thumbup:
hserra

hserra

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Aren't Chinese people small? Or am I making that up?

Last night on my way home from Jazzercise, I decided that since I worked out twice (ran at lunch and did high impact Jazzercise at night) that I would stop and get myself something fun to eat. I told my mom that I was getting Chinese food and she said that I was going to weigh more the next day. I told her that I wasn't planning to eat A LOT, I just wanted something different. She told me that she thought that Chinese food made you weigh more the next day. Whatever. I ordered the Mandarin Chicken which is not fried, but I did have the sauce. I just ate the chicken, no side. I also drank about 2 glasses of Diet Cran Grape juice. This morning I am up 1.4 pounds!! Crazy. Considering I had over 1000 calorie deficit yesterday, I know it isn't real, so I'm ignoring it. But geeze!!   I was really proud of myself yesterday during my run. I ran almost the entire two miles at some sort of incline. I also got the incline up to a 4 in some places where as last week the inclines were lower and shorter duration. I "sprinted" the last few tenths of the 2nd mile. I discovered that when I really push myself faster, I lengthen my stride. So I think if I can work on that and get myself to naturally lengthen my stride while running, I can improve my speed with less effort than it would take to actually increase my pace. We will see how that works. I have 5 weeks to improve before my next 5K.   Today's new items: I'm wearing my new Victoria's Secret bra. It sure is comfortable! I'm wearing a tan, black & white animal print tank under a brown short-sleeved sweater that cinches with a button at the waist. I paired with my new Levis (size 16!!) and my new brown low-heeled brown loafers. I'm feeling sassy today!! New clothes from head to toe. :thumbup: I will try to post some pics of all the fun new shoes this weekend.   Today is a no exercise day. We are meeting some friends for lunch and tonight is the So You Think You Can Dance tour!! We will be there along with an audience full of 12 year old girls screaming our heads off!! Woooooooooooo!   Have a happy Wednesday!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 4162
 

7 days til the big day

7 days now on the pre-op diet and 7 to go. It has been hard, not gonna lie. It seems the protein food does not sit well with me and honestly I would rather not eat than eat the diet food. I cheated last night and had a bunch of broccoli (if you could call that cheating). It felt good to eat something that felt "normal", but regretting it because I wonder how I am going to do post-op if I couldn't even make it 7 days on a diet. Good thing is that in those 7 days I have lost a bit over 6 pounds! It makes it worth the torture! I have been thinking of food more the past two days. Wishing I could have this one last time or that one last time. Hope it all passes after surgery. I go today for my "product check" appointment. Can't wait to get on the scale there. Probably get yelled at for not eating every 2 hours. Not nervous about having surgery, but am nervous about the weeks after surgery. Praying all goes well and I heal well. No infections and no leaks please!
michiganmamma

michiganmamma

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Blog 94826
 

T-7 Stomach feels odd

Good Morning all   Well its offfically one week away! I can't believe it myself. I have so much to do before the big day, i guess I better get busy, but its been a little hard considering I don't have much energy. I'm still losing 2 pounds per day (down 12) but I noticed I am no longer hungry. I don't rely on the raw veggies as much, if at all. My stomach however does feel as if it weighs a brick whcih is odd since there's no food in it all. Has anyone else felth like this? What should I do? Also I'm belching all the time. I had hiccups yesterday, but now i'm just belching. Perhaps my stomach is empty??
chriper

chriper

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Blog 100212
 

4 more lbs overnight

Wow, I love this, I have finally gotten use to the pre op thing, in one week I have lost 13 1/4 lbs. Really getting excited now.
copa

copa

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