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Blog 101311
 

hungry in new jersey

arrrr,i'm having a difficult time with this diet already.i am sooooo hungry.i just had a half a bowl of sugerfree pudding and some carrots.i was considering making a burger but chose to get online here and felt guilty for having that thought.i am now drinking my v8 juice and eating half a cup of apple sauce.i should be able to make it through the nite:scared2:
laurajean1

laurajean1

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Blog 100642
 

1st fill today

I got my 1st fill today. OMG it hurt!! Took 3 sticks! No anesthesia. Got 3.5cc. Went in to Dr's office hungry but wasn't hungry when I left!!
tavimew

tavimew

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Blog 94826
 

T-16

Hello All   Well today's my last day of food for a while. I have been very good so far. No binges, no day full of sweets, chips, and fried foods (all my favorites). I don't want to shock my system by having so much and immediately going into a liquid diet. I know the next two weeks will be trying but with determination and prayer I'm sure I can make it through.   Any tips on raw veggies I should try? I have cucumbers, squash, carrots, celery and bell peppers anything else? Thanks
chriper

chriper

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Blog 82412
 

Can we say ONDERLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

Finally I made it to onderland, this morning I weighed 198.8 lbs :thumbup:. I was banded March 19, 2010 and my starting weight was 246lbs. I hit a plateau for 3 weeks:thumbdown: and decided to do strict low carb (around 20 carbs) last week and stayed around 1000 cals dropped 5 lbs in six days...woot woot!! I will continue for 1 more week and then up my carbs to 30 or 40 a day. I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!!!!!!!
CutieBJMR

CutieBJMR

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Renewed vigor!

It is so very interesting how when I don't stay current on my blogs, I don't hold myself as accountable for my weightloss. Don't get me wrong, the Band keeps me from going nutso and losing all control. But I find if I'm not logging my goings on, I also don't police myself as much as I should.   I have found that this journey is FULL of recommittments and that's exactly what I'm doing today. I need to lose 6.6 lbs. to reach the 75 lbs. lost mark. I'm committing today to do that by the end of the month. It is not by any means an aggressive goal for me, but it is enough to make me work at it. I'm going to New Orleans the first weekend in October and I think it would be lovely to have reached my goal. It starts with a 2 mile run today at lunch!!   I'm getting a fill tomorrow, so that should help with the hunger. While it is nice to have some flexibility on what I can eat, it is harder to make good choices when you are hungry. DUH! I guess that just brings me right back to why I started this process!! Although my allergies are causing some acid reflux and I'm sure that tightening the Band will make it worse. I will ask the doc about that tomorrow.   Today is the day for picture updates. I have attached full body shots for today, one month ago, and the start. Also attached are head shots from today and the start. I'm really feeling good!! Tomorrow will be the super fun spandex pics. Ha!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 89695
 

Four Days to the BIG DAY

There are only four days to go, and lots of things to accomplish in that time.   I am getting nervous, I am still in the prep stages for my Mom's arrival. I am so thankful for her, she is staying all of next week to help me with my 5 yr old daughter, as my husband works out of town during the week. But I just have sooooo much cleaning to finish before she gets here!:eek:   It's funny, I am more worried about my finishing my house before my mom gets here, than I am for the surgery, go figure! I only have two more days of cleaning before she arrives!!!! Hopefully our new bed is delivered in time, so she has somewhere to sleep!:smile:   Very short blog today. Enjoy your day everyone!:thumbup:
hserra

hserra

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Big Blog Girl
 

100 Pounds Gone -- I Love My LapBand

As of this morning, I have lost 100 pounds! That's 10 months and 4 days since surgery. Right on schedule.   When I started this process last summer by going to the information session, I had already decided that if I could lose 100 pounds, I would consider the decision to have Lapband surgery a success. My attitude changed the day I made the decision -- I became optimistic and hopeful because I was finally deciding to do something about my weight/health/life rather than continuing to sit around complaining about being fat.   By the time I had my consultation in September and then the actual surgery in November I was sure this was the way to go. I was right!   Having LapBand surgery was one of the best decisions I have ever made (and believe me, I've made quite a few bad ones). My life has changed and continues to get better every day. Even with all the accompanying issues and problems I've run into over the last ten months, I would not change a thing except possibly to have done it sooner!   I am going to continue to work my band so I can lose more weight, continue to live a healthy lifestyle and live a lot longer.   BIKINI BODY, BABY! That's the new goal!   :thumbup:
BarbaraWM

BarbaraWM

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Blog 3747
 

Decent tasting protein supplement

Hey guys just wanted you to know that I found a few decent tasting protein supplements. They are made by SciFit. Website is www.scifitauthentic.com They have single serve bottles so you can taste them. My sister in law got them for me. They all have 50 grams of protein in one single serving. Makes it better to drink only one than 2. :thumbup1:
Doops1222

Doops1222

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Blog 3238
 

About to blow a gasket (RANT)

That's it. I'm so mad I could just scream! I had my surgery on August 17, almost a month ago and I can still barely walk. There are some days when I begin to feel good that I start doing things around the house. All this just to end up going to bed crying or waking up in the morning in such pain that I end up laying on my sofa all day. I'm getting infuriated with this already. I knew it was going to take some time but this is getting ridiculous. I want out of this house! I'm tired of being home. I want to go back out there and find a job already. It's upsetting. If I would've had a job, I would've been fired by now. I'm forced to do things I know I can't really handle that involves bending over and lifting things, but I'm starting to feel like I'm alone here. If I ask for help, I get told I'm asking for too much. How the hell am I supposed to get better? I'm frustrated AND hurting...
Butrcupz622

Butrcupz622

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Blog 97293
 

Hello everyone!

Well tomorrow it will be five weeks post-op, and I am doing pretty good. I have lost thirty-two lbs and I have recently started to work out. I get my first fill on Wed. and I can hardly wait!! I am a little confused on the diet that I am supposed to be on since I went to solid food, so I have been doing like the atkins diet? I will ask the doctor when I go and see him! Well I hope everyone is doing well.:thumbup:
frybeattie

frybeattie

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Blog 3328
 

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

Hey everyone! I thought I'd give this blogging a try. A little bit about me: I am in my late 20's, 5'2" and in a committed relationship of 5.5 years to a wonderful man. We have 2 little kitties that we recently adopted and we have a ball with them around the house. I live in Southern California, and my insurance is thru Kaiser.   I have always struggled with my weight. My entire life has been spent always being the big girl and obsessing over food. My biggest problem is that I will eat a normal meal with friends or family, and about an hour later I start to feel hungry and want to eat again. Usually when I'm eating with other people, I stop eating only because they do. Most times I feel like I could just keep on eating. So initially I thought that the lap-band would be a good option for me, but after doing so much research online and attending the Kaiser Options classes, I truly feel that the sleeve will be a better fit for me (no pun intended!).   I finished my Options classes in July, and just had my surgeon consult last week. I met with Dr. Yadegar in Lancaster. Everything that I have read about him online has just been glowing, and I was not disappointed when I met him. He was very nice, didn't rush me, spent a lot of time with me and answered all my questions. I feel really comfortable with him, and I'm looking forward to the next step.   For me, that next step means going of my birth control pills. Unfortunately my referring doctor didn't tell me to stop taking them (due to the risk of blood clots) and that is the only thing holding me up from surgery. Dr Yadegar wants me to be hormone-free for 2 months prior to surgery. So that puts me in the mid-to-late November or early December range for surgery. Just in time for the holidays!! :thumbup1:   I think it will be a good thing though. I'm trying to remain positive about everything, and I know that everything happens for a reason, even this small delay. If anything, it will just give me more time to continue to be completely sure of what I want and how I'm going to achieve everything I'm setting out to do. :001_wub:
dcokequeen

dcokequeen

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Blog 50043
 

confession

ive done terrible the last few days. cheese steaks, cheeseburgers, Nutella, etc. no exercise. :thumbup:     tomorrow, im back on track. I NEED TO GET ON THE BALL.
harliquinn

harliquinn

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Blog 101274
 

Port

My port is really close to my skin. It actually feels like it's just under my skin. Seems bulgy there. Sometimes lately I have trouble getting food stuck.:thumbup:
jabby01

jabby01

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Blog 96969
 

Wonderful Workout Tip

Per my last blog, I love high-impact cardio class and I found my stomach too sore to do some of the moves. I went to Ross Dress for Less in the sport section. I brought an Adjustable Slimmerbelt for $5. It kept my stomach still while I worked out. Excellent purchase. Go get one if you are worried about your keeping your abs tight while working out. Good Luck.
Loyalfriend

Loyalfriend

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Blog 90427
 

First Fill Here I Come!

First the really good news. My mammogram and ultrasound last week were perfect! I saw my oncologist on Friday and she said all was well. She was very excited about my weight loss - 25lbs since my last visit. On Saturday my husband and I both had a colonoscopy. All clear at "that end" as well.   If you have ever had a colonoscopy you know the drill. Eat breakfast before 10:00 am the day before your test. The rest of the day is only clear liquids and you will either take the pills, which we did, or you drink some awful drink and spend the night in the bathroom.   So I got home from work on Friday at 3:45 to start the intake of 32 pills, which started at 4:00. You take 4 pills and then every 15 minutes until 20 pills have been swallowed. Then at 7:00 you take 4 pills every 15 minutes until you complete taking the final 12 pills. And of course, no breakfast.   On Sat morning, we got picked up by a car service and taken to the facility for the test and then we got driven home. All in all it was a good experience.   So, I didn't eat anything for an entire day and when I stepped on the scale today at the gym I expected I lost a pound or more. Last week I lost 8/10s of a pound and lost the exact same amount - 8/10s of a lb. -today. Wow, I was kind of surprised, but as I always say a loss is a loss no matter how small.   I think it convninced me that it is time for my first fill, which is scheduled for Thurs. I will speak with my doctor, or his assistant, to get their opinion. But I believe that after 2 weeks of such a small loss either means I need the fill or I am at a plateau. In either case, I need to depend on the lap band for help this time. I was losing 3-4 lbs at a time. 2 weeks ago I lost 5lbs and then 8/10 for the last 2 weeks.   I am still in love with the gym. Even more so now that I have added 3 additional weight training machines. So, I am working out hard, although I didn't go on Friday because of the colonoscopy medication, but went right back today.   I hope you are all doing well and enjoying your weekend. Back to the grind tomorrow!
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 96969
 

Day 11 Post Op

I'm still adapting to getting full so fast. I love my treadmill because I walk for five mins if I get too full.   Yesterday, I went back to my high-impact cardio class (with the doctor's permission), but I had to take it easy and I sucked. I felt like it was first time working out. I couldn't make it through every routine, but it's a step. Also, my abs are still sore so I had to watch my moves so it didn't aggravate my abs. Unless you are active before surgery I would not suggest high- impact cardio so soon. I'm going to cardio class today with a goal of enduring more today.   Also, I went window shopping to get in more cardio. I could wear a size 8 shoe. Normally I wear 8 1/2 show size. I've only lost 20lbs so I'm not going to get too excited about my shoe size. Although I will miss my shoe collection.   As you can see I can't still too long so I try to keep moving (this is how i lost 90lbs and kept 70lbs off for the past year and a half).   Everyone enjoy a beautiful Sunday!:thumbup:
Loyalfriend

Loyalfriend

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Blog 75574
 

That doggone Crunch n Munch!

:eek:Well I was tempted and GAVE IN to it, with some Crunch n Munch last night. After a day with my girlfriend who is a small petite person who always eats anything she wants, the box of Crunch n Munch was purchased and SHARED on the way home from a road trip. It WAS delicious, but this morning I WILL NOT get on the scale. I bum myself out! Well I got up early this morning and began exercising and cleaning out my car, the trunk and next to wash it! It got too hot out right now, so I came in to Blog a bit. I am going to work off the doggone Crunch N Munch till it is GONE! LOL Don't do like me, don't give in to temptation! It is hard tho when the smell is right there in the front seat with you! God Bless Have a great sunday, going to take my daughters Boston Terrier "Socks" the first granddog home to my daughter who just had the Baby AVA! She will get to meet her new Sister today, I hope they will get along and Socks won't be too jealous~socks is 11 years old in human life! :wink:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 101058
 

Anyone here from the Inland Empire, CA with Tricare?

I could really use some input and advice. My husband is officially re-enlisting in the Army next week. I want to start the process to get lap-band surgery. I would love to know if anyone can recommend a great surgeon? I am soo new to this? Dont know where to start. Help :-) Thank You. Gabby:rolleyes2:
Gabriellaz

Gabriellaz

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Blog 100827
 

Going for the orientation meeting Tuesday

I am considering the lap band and am interested in hearing what to expect after the procedure and if anyone has any regrets. My husband and I are going to the orientation class Tuesday evening. How much time from work did you all have?   debi
debim

debim

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Blog 3678
 

Pepper

I have never been a big fan of pepper. I can tolerate it in small, finely ground doses. But the other day I tried a powdered soup mix from the dietician. It was pretty bland.. so I threw some pepper in it. WoW. Made all the difference.. I think about pepper all the time now. I'm wondering what other spices I can use to make this bland stuff dance on my tongue. I miss jalepenos and onions. :thumbup1:
gena155

gena155

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Blog 95458
 

Three days after the procedure....

So, I had the procedure on 09/08. I feel pretty bloated/uncomfortable, but other than that, no pain right now. How long did everyone else deal with being bloated and when did you first notice weight loss? I've been nauseaous a few times, but have not been sick. Got the best sleep so far last night. The first two days, I slept off and on all day and night (for very short periods of time).   I never thought that chicken broth would taste so good. My sugar free popsicles are good.   So, I want to know why am I seeing all these commercials for food that I want to eat. OMG, that Pizza Hut commercial is making me crazy. I know I'll need to stay away from bread, so I just keep thinking about how good the toppings would taste. ...then I think about how much would I be able to eat.   I do have a question, if someone could answer for me. Did anyone drink milkshakes or smoothies when you were in the liquid/soft food stage?   I'm gonna go for now. Take care everyone.
nomorejellybelly

nomorejellybelly

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