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Blog 90427
 

Stressed Out?

I have a horrible job. Yes, there I said it. I am a customer service manager for a national costume and uniform company. It is so stressful. There should not be this much stress working for a costume company. I don't work for the White House, the Pentagon, or Homeland Security. People place orders for merchandise, we make their items and ship them out.   So, you would think it was an easy job. Well, not so much. People are rude and obnoxious. I have been yelled at and cursed at. As bad as our customer's are, the owners are worse!   I have 10 people working under me and I always tell them if they get a waco on the phone, screaming and cursing at them to tell them hold for their supervisor and transfer me the call. That is why I get paid the big bucks (not really big...)   I especially love the people who order late and when they can't get their items when they want them, all hell breaks loose.   Why am I telling you all of my woes? Why am I moaning and groaning? Well, it would be great if someone offered me a new job. Anyone need a great employee, in South Florida? The Hollywood/North Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. If so, make me an offer. :wub:   The real reason is because the old me would have come home and stuffed my face with pizza or pasta, Enteman's pound cake, POTATO CHIPS (my favorite), and bread.   The new me has been maintaining my new lifestyle. I don't use food as a crutch any longer. I completely understand that over eating all of the wrong foods will not make me feel better, but will make me sick and disappointed in myself. I am working too hard and long to get on this journey. So I guess I have learned something after all :thumbup:.   Have a great night everyone.   Don't forget, all job offers will be considered!
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 95742
 

Yea Keep It Rolling !!!!!!!!!!!!!

:thumbup:Its a great day I have an appt. to see my surgeon on sept.14,2011, Thank you JESUS I am floating can't imagine how its going to feel when I actually get a sugery date,thanks to everyone who told me to just be patient.:wub:
lnhardemon

lnhardemon

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Blog 84015
 

Not enough calories???

OK...so I don't think I'm getting enough calories?? I signed up on sparkpeople.com b/c I was curious to see. I entered everything I drank/ate today...and I think I was overly liberal with the portion sizes....but I'm only at 498 for the day. This is a problem, right?? I'm not sure how to get more in. I'm afraid that I'll get used to eating too much. Right now, I am having VERY small portions of mushies....and I"m not super hungry either. Any suggestions??
jennay5180

jennay5180

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Blog 99857
 

Bad Day

Okay, so I am going on my 2nd week post op.... I hit a wall today... got really hungry and gave in to some not so healthy food choices... Ugh I feel awful.. I have been walking 30 minutes a day, but I am not see really any results.. Can anyone tell me how long it took them to really get the ball rolling with the weight loss??? I am just really upset and I need some words of encouragment. Thanks. :wub:
bjkordes3

bjkordes3

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Blog 79446
 

It works if you work it!!!!

Hit onederland today 198.8lbs...It was hard work, but I can truly say the lapband works if you work it. I thank God for blessing me with lapband surgery, because I could not have done it without his grace and mercy.   PS. I have a long way to go, but I'm on my way.:wub:
suthrndelite

suthrndelite

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Blog 100058
 

Start of a MUCH needed adventure!

I started this "process" on Jan 2010 and finally have my surgery date of 8-13-10!!:wub: I am very excited but also a lil scarred! I LOVE my looks and my curves but I have TOOOO many negative health conditions that will kill me if I dont make a change!! I also have 3 wonderful kids and an AMAZING hubby:wub: to not make being at a healthy weight a priority RIGHT NOW!!
thornhillhouse

thornhillhouse

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Blog 96969
 

Day 6 of Liquid Diet

I'm making it over the hump and I'm adjusting. Reaching for the liquids is starting to become second nature.   I actually got to know more about my co-workers because I brought my lunch (chicken broth...um.um...good). Normally, I'm running out to grab fast food at lunch time.   I'm taming the grouchiness but sometimes it rears it's ugly head every now-and-then and I have a moment of meaness, but I'm a work-in-progress.   As a side note: my sister (whom works at a hospital) told me gastric patients are mean. I understand why because we are HUNGRY and have not had real food in a while and won't see or taste any of our comfort foods EVER again!!! :thumbup:   I hope everyone has a good day!!:wub:
Loyalfriend

Loyalfriend

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Blog 96969
 

Protein Shake Ideas- not my receipes but suggestions

Peanut Butter-Vanilla Protein Shake Serving size: about 8 ounces Recipe makes: 2 Ingredients 1 scoop of whey protein powder, vanilla flavored 1 cup skim milk 1 cup ice cubes 1 Tablespoon low-fat creamy peanut butter Directions 1.) Mix all ingredients in blender until smooth. Enjoy! Strawberry Smoothie Serving size: about 10 ounces Recipe makes: 2 Ingredients 1 cup skim milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 cup ice 1 cup of no sugar added frozen sliced strawberries 1-2 packets of Splenda as desired Directions 1.) Put all ingredients into blender. Set on smoothie setting and blend for 3 minutes or until smooth. 2.) Pour into cup and enjoy immediately! Fruity Protein Drink Serving size: about 10 ounces Recipe makes: 2 Ingredients 2 cups water 4 protein shake scoops (such as vanilla or unflavored) 1 packet of sugar-free to go flavor packs of your choice (sugar free kool-aid in fruit punch kicks it up, or sugar free hawaiian punch, crystal light to go packets work just as well!) Directions 1.) Add water, flavor packet, and protein into blender. Mix until desired consistency and enjoy! Butterfinger Smoothie Serving size: about 8 ounces Recipe makes: 1 Ingredients 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (such as EAS, Jay Robb's or Gold Standard Whey) 1 teaspoon sugar-free, fat-free butterscotch instant pudding mix 1 cup skim milk Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Add ice if desired. Enjoy! The Caramel Crunch Protein Shake Serving size: 12 ounces Recipe makes: 2 Ingredients 8 ounces skim, 1% or soymilk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 Tablespoon toasted wheat germ 1 Tablespoon sugar-free instant pudding mix, butterscotch flavor 1 teaspoons sugar free caramel syrup (such as Starbucks sugar-free caramel latte syrup) handful of ice Directions 1. In a blender, combine all ingredients, blending until smooth. Add more ice if desired. Enjoy your protein shake cold and frothy!   .AOLWebSuite .AOLPicturesFullSizeLink { height: 1px; width: 1px; overflow: hidden; } .AOLWebSuite a {color:blue; text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer} .AOLWebSuite a.hsSig {cursor: default}
Loyalfriend

Loyalfriend

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Blog 99072
 

September 14th - Starting My Journey

:wub: I will be banded on September 14th, 2010. I am very anxious, nerveous, and scared! I hope this works for me as I have seen so many wonderful photos that I pray for the same results. I am a mother of two beautiful daughters ages 5 & 7 and I want my energy back to keep up with them. I am on the journey to finding "Me" again! I would love any friends along the way as no one in my family knows about this but my husband. He is so very supportive, but there are others that just "wouldn't get it". Hope we can join the journey together! Good luck everyone! I am so looking forward to this!
WAH.MOM

WAH.MOM

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Blog 99936
 

Band vs. Sleeve

Hello all,   I'm going to have surgery done in Mexico (still researching for Dr.s -- Please send referrals and stories) AND I'm wondering about the difference in having the lapband vs. the sleeve. I like the idea of NOT having to keep getting fills. tell me your thoughts, pros and cons.   thanks! :wub:
phattynomas

phattynomas

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Blog 100026
 

What should I do?

I have a Facebook page and everyone on there I've known moset of my life. But I'm trying to decide if I should tell everyone that I'm have the Lap Band surgery on Sept 21st. I dont know why I want to reveal it to everyone. What would you do?
angellegna29

angellegna29

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Blog 100016
 

Dont Get Angry and Eat!!!!!

I have discovered that if you get angry at your children, hide in your room with your breakfast and eat whilst you are seething.....you WILL run into trouble. I totally forgot about having a lap band for a moment whilst gulping down a spoon full of cereal. Ha Ha I will never do that again :wub:
lap-di-doo

lap-di-doo

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Blog 90465
 

To the lost email sender

I received a message the other day asking me about what my nutritionist had recommended the other day and dammit if the message has mysteriously disappeared. Of course I cannot remember their username either.   So to whomever that was I will write it here in the hope they will read it.   I was having trouble with feeling full and thought I needed a fill. Turns out I didn't. I went to visit my nutritionist and she recommended I eat 4oz dense protein(meat) at each meal and 3 oz veggies. I admit I wasn't eating a whole lot of dense foods. I tried this and it has helped. My weight loss has resumed.:wub:
ICUnurserachel

ICUnurserachel

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Blog 99998
 

Try try again

So I've yo-yo dieted for the past 10 years since I was 16. The most I ever lost was like 25 lbs. Then I gained that back. I had my lap-band surgery in Feb of 2008. I was getting married 3 months later and wanted a jump start on weight loss. I still wish I had done it earlier. While not even close to my goal weight, I'm feeling happier and more confident. I'm having some trouble staying on program/target right now. Anyone have any suggestions??!?
Jwickless

Jwickless

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Blog 91046
 

Such a looser...

Well, i weighed yesterday and am very happy to say that I am still headed in the right direction. I am trying to weigh every other week. I am down 65 pounds since May and couldn't be happier with the results.   I am still struggling with food choices. I do think that it is getting easier but still an obstacle. Breaking old habits is harder than I ever imagined.   I hope everyone else is enjoying success on this wonderful journey of LAP-BAND®.
SAGARCIA

SAGARCIA

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Blog 93350
 

I Can't Shake this Weight!!

I am going through some serious depression right now. No matter what I do, I can't get this weight down. I had my surgery on June 28th and my first fill on August 5th. I have a 14cc band (the biggest band) but was only given 4.5cc's.   I work out three times a week (high impact aerobics), I measure what I eat and keep up with my calories by using this calorie counter website. I haven't lost a pound, infact I am were I am right after my 10 day fast. I don't know what to do at this moment; I spoke to my nutritionist about the problems which I stated in my last post but nothing is working.   My next fill is the first week in September and hopefully my doc will give me half of the total intake of the fill (7cc's)...Maybe I can lose the weight.:wub:
Mrs. Stevenson

Mrs. Stevenson

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Blog 3573
 

Life will be Mine after I lose the Weight

Yes I am 350lbs and looking for the best way to come out of my skin. Yea, I said it , for if you look at it, we spend a lot of time looking and judgeing other people and not looking at ourselfs. So you don't have to be skinny to come out , you just have to be true to yourself......I am scared to death of makeing this move, but I know if I want to be happy and Mobile, I need this. So I thank all for the posts that I have read and hope yous will be there when I'm done.....Good Luck everyone....Rose:scared0:
elite53

elite53

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Blog 97826
 

Seeing the Doctor vs. their nurse?!?!?!

:wub: I'm wondering if my office is unique or the norm. I chose my surgeons office because they advertise excellent patient cares. My surgeon is supposed to be one of a kind her patient relationships. Sadly I don't see that at all. I personally have only seen my Dr. at my first consult and at my final pre-op. She made a 30 second appearance pre -surgery but I didn't see her at all that day after. No post-op, no recovery. Every other appointment or time has been with her staff. I am scheduled for a fill Monday morning and I've learned that she won't be doing that either. I've had one appointment since surgery, saw the nurse then as well. He nurse did my post op check. Does your doctor do your fill? Is this experience normal. Honestly I would be a lot more comfortable with a little Doctor interaction. I was not expecting to become best friends with Dr. Perlman but I thought she would be more present in my journey. Just curious.
fool4dance

fool4dance

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Roller

It has been a very roller coaster day! I was still a little bummed this morning because of my quitting staffer. Then I had some more fun news that another coworker (whom I adore working with) might be leaving. Too much change! Bad! I guess that stressed me out a bit because my Band was tight as all get out at lunch. It immediately got stuck and had some yogurt instead. Bad. Right after lunch I was gifted with a brand new iPad. Our bosses gave them to all of us and some of us will even get a monthly 3G bill paid. How cool is that? Good! As I was wrapping up my workday (I left at 2:30 for my ENT appointment), I received a phone call. I didn't recognize the number so I let it go to voicemail. When I checked it, it was Sister Barbara Lynn from Sister of St. Benedict telling my that I had won their raffle and wanted to confirm my address. It sounds like a scam except for the fact that I totally entered a raffle and vaguely remembered that they were doing the drawing at the end of August. I was unable to get back to her, so I'm not 100% sure yet, but I think it is possible that I won 6 Suite tickets to an Indianapolis Colts game in October. Holy sh*t!! I never win things like that!! Hopefully I will figure it all out soon. :wub: Super good! My ENT appointment was a bummer. I have chronic tonsilitis and the only cure is a tonsillectomy. I know I didn't spell this all right, but you know what I mean. :thumbup: Both a friend and my mom have had their tonsils out as adults and assure me that it is the worst thing ever. Sigh. Two weeks of hell. I don't think there is going to be any way around it though. Super bad. All in all, I know I'm blessed and I have a wonderful life. Some bad news this week, but it will all work out. It always does!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 96436
 

What's that feeling in my stomach?

I feel this "NEW" sensation in my stomach and I had to stop and think about it for a sec. Then a light bulb went off and I was like, Hmm.... I think that is hunger pains. It has been forever since I felt that pain. It always seems that I feed my belly prior to getting really hungry. Sad but true. I'll be honest, this new sensation is not my favorite but it reminds me of my goal. It's the end of my first week of liquids and I am trying to stay focused!!
nbrett

nbrett

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Blog 96813
 

A step closer to the lap band surgery!!

Hey everyone just an update I had my endoscopy done on Friday and it went well. This Friday I have a follow-up with my surgeon and I will also see a nutritionist that same day to get my 6mos nutrition program started. So I am well on my way to getting the lapband surgery. I'm totally excited cause everything is starting to move forward. A step closer to a longer,happier and healthy life!!:wub::thumbup::thumbup:
PM82

PM82

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Blog 94802
 

Woohoo!!!

Okay today is three weeks post op and my BMI is down from 41 to 36!! I had to go and buy new bras and my jeans are so loose now but why get new ones until my weight stabilizes...unless they fall off when i walk haha.:wub:
breathingez4u

breathingez4u

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