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Dance by the Light of the Moon
 

Grand Jete

One of the things that really sucks about having a weight problem is the number of people who feel they have some sort of moral right and/or obligation to make comments on what we put in our mouths or how we conduct our lives. My stock reaction for anyone who has the unmitigated gall to do so: A cold stare and, "Why on earth would you make such a personal remark?"   Too many of us are programmed to apologize for our size, what we eat, how much room we take up in a theater seat. When someone chides us, we bow our heads, acknowledge our inferiority, and promise to do better.   Well, I say the hell with it. Stand up, talk back, learn to be polite but firm, or just tell those people to go to the devil. We're overweight, we aren't childish, stupid, uneducated or in need of constance survellance by society. I am willing to bet most individuals on this forum know more about weight control than ten skinny civilians, so why do we let the uneducated and unexperienced buffalo us with unsolicited comments?   Eleanor Roosevelt said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."   Quit giving consent, hold our heads high, and fight back.
Llyra

Llyra

6
Blog 98741
 

Day 5...

Well its been five days since I was banded, and today I feel like in about 80% which excites me, since at 25yrs old, I decided to go back to college and today is the first day of school!   Yesterday, the chest pain that been radiating, that Ive been telling y'all about, was really strong last night, and I was starting to get worried that maybe I was missing the warning signs of something else, and my husband was starting to get worried as well, and convinced me to go to the ER for a check...   After getting and IV starting me on fluids, they gave me a pain killer to make me comfortable, and anti-biotic just in case, and blood for blood work. While we were waiting on blood panel, and I taken for a chest X-Ray and a at scan with contrast...   After waiting for a few hours we got my results, and my blood work showed some elevated levels of (I cant remember... sorry) I was nothing overly serious, and I was able to stay for a few more hours while I was given a two more IV bags of fluids, and another does of pain medication, before I was discharged with a script for pain killers and an order to follow up with my Docs. in two days to re-evaluate.     The good news was I didnt have a blood clot in the lungs, which was the main concern, the ER Doc seems to think that I may have had my diaphragm pulled on a little to tightly during my banding procedure and that, that is whats causing so much of the discomfort and pain in the chest and upper left side. He was glad that I took the pain seriously, because apparently it mimics the same symptoms of a heart attack... So I glad that I went and found out that Im just an over reactor and dont like pain and discomfort!   Well, thats enough of that!   As for today, I feel really good, I would say that Im about 80% of the way healed and just the same old lingering chest issue, but other than that GREAT!!! Im getting a little excited about being about to start mushy foods tomorrow! Im Farting like crazy this morning without having to run to the bathroom, or push really hard to get them out! This excites me greatly! Well Im off, today is the first day of College for me and Im going to get ready!   Best of luck and prayers to all!
ArmyWives

ArmyWives

5
Blog 97654
 

feeling like i eat so much

morning all, my dilema is that i feel like i am 'eating' too much.... i know that i am not but still feel like i should cut back. i am only having a half of a half of whatever i have but still feel hungry... solutions anyone?
jkbrown53

jkbrown53

1
Blog 59228
 

Three months in and 40lbs down

I feel like my weight loss has been slow but when I actually count it up, it's not too bad. I knew it would be slower than the gastric bypass which seemed too radical to me. I've really tried the past few weeks to get to the 40 lb mark. 50lbs is my first real celebration goal. I cannot wait for that day. Maybe it's not too far off in the future.
Mikissa

Mikissa

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Blog 94384
 

3 weeks Banded

Its been 3 weeks and I have to say that I am pleased with my band so far. The hardest part for me was the liquid stage but now that I am on the puree/mushie stage, which pretty much for me equals soups, fish and very soft veggies...life is great. Its so weird that although I have no fill yet, I can only eat small amounts and dont feel hungry all that often.   Even this weekend, I was at a party and told myself that I would cheat and got a peice of fried chicken...after two bites and chewing for a million times...I decided that I wasnt hungry and no longer desired the chicken and put it down.   Ohhh and the weight is starting to slowly come off...   Things are on the up and up!
Moquarius

Moquarius

3
Blog 94015
 

Trying hard not to Compare

Okay here it goes..... I have been avoiding the computer and this site because I really didn't want to hear how everyone else has lost so much already. Man, it gets frustrating when I see people losing such huge amounts and I am in single digits still. Last week I had my second fill. I am now at 3.5cc of a 5cc band. I finally feel some restriction. Not mysweet spot, but it sure feels nice not to eat so much. I have bumped up my workouts to 3-4x a week. I was so happy to hear that I did lose 5 lbs since my first fill three weeks ago! I am going to try to drink more water now and start putting my focus somewhere other than in the house on my bottom , thinking about food and what I can eat next. I have an amazing support group that I work out with that is keeping me motivated. Last night I hung out in the shop with my Husband and we did projects side by side. He voiced that he was happy that I came out. I was too! I was afraid of failing and actually expected to see a gain when I step on the scale....it didn't happen. !!! I will now focus on me and try really hard not to compare. It is my journey. C U all later. I am off to the gym:thumbup:
cdnjenn

cdnjenn

5
LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Feeling good!

It's Monday! Jax and I are starting to live in harmony again. Last week was a real eye opener as I discussed in my Friday post. I typically gain weight over the weekend, so I'm proud that I was able to lose a little bit this weekend. Maybe I'm actually learning!   I have a lot of fun things coming up! I'm visiting my brother and his family Labor Day weekend, my parents are coming to visit in mid-September, I'm going to New Orleans the first weekend in October, I'm going to visit a friend in NC mid-October, I'm going to the NASCAR race the first weekend in November, then next thing I know the holidays will be here!! That doesn't take into account all the local things I have going on.   Speaking of visiting my brother...my SIL emailed me yesterday and asked if I wanted to enter a 5k that weekend with her and my nephew. I had mentioned when I visited them in May that I wanted to do it and made it my goal. I have been slacking off on the running though because of my aching feet. I said yes, so I better get on the stick! I've never gone more than 1.85 miles at once. I still think I will be able to do it though. Maybe I'm just a glutton for punishment!! :mad:   In preperation, I'm not going to do a ton of running because I don't want to mess up my feet. So, I'm going to do A LOT of cardio. I plan to do Jazzercise 4 times this week. I also plan to run twice. We will see how that goes then make a plan for next week.   I feel detoxed and ready to go!! Happy Monday, my friends!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 84891
 

My bowels moved...and so did the scale!

I have to admit that I had been a little disappointed in the scale since WLS. I gained 5.5 lbs after the operation and although I knew mentally that it was from the surgery and the gas and bloating, emotionally, I felt disappointed that the scale went back up. I had worked so hard on the pre-op diet and stuck with the plan and gaining weight wasn't part of my plan. You can tell yourself it's not a big deal over and over, but when you want to see results, it's difficult to face the reality of it.   On Friday, my doctor suggested that I take Mirilax because I hadn't had a bm. On Saturday, nothing...but on Sunday...holy crap! I had no idea that a liquid diet could still produce all of that. I don't mean to be gross, I use this as educational purposes for those who go after me! And you will go!   I got on the scale this morning and I am happy to report that I have lost those 5.5 lbs again along with another .5 for a total of ....drum roll please... 6 lbs!!   I knew that it was short term, and I'm glad it's over!!
Lap2Fab

Lap2Fab

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Blog 93499
 

Live and learn

Well i had my first episode of throwing up last night. It was not a good feeling took forever to get that feeling out of my chest. I know it was my fault i was eating to fast and not chewing good enough and it got stuck. I do think its a wrok in process sometimes we feel so good we forget and you have to train yourself to chew well and eat slow. On the brighter side i took out some old clothes and tried them on i was very pleased to fit in them again although i still have a ways to go i am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel . I am starting to make a pile of my old clothes that are to big to donate them.. hmmm to big i never thought i would say that. I am looking forward to going to the Drs on Wed to get my 3rd fill and to step on the scale never thought i would say that either. Wish me luck!
crsti41

crsti41

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Tuna Cups With Wasabi

The wonton cups make a fun and fancy appetizer but the salad works well in a sandwich too! Delicious and so full of taste this low calorie easy to make Tuna Cup. Fun for the kids too, they can help you prepare this dish, and it will make it fun for them to eat. ENJOY!   Prep Time:5 minutes Cook Time:8 minutes   Makes 20 cups   45 Calories Per Serving Serving Size 1 cup   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

2
Blog 94402
 

day 3

less pain today generally feeling much better than yesterday.   just a few minor side effcts...like a little shoulder tip pain.   Drinking more and taking liquid vitamins....it all helps.   I am so excited to get this weight off and see the real me. I wonder how much weight i will lose. I lost 5kg last week and not sure what i have lost in the past four days.   well time will tell
nel

nel

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Blog 75574
 

Rainy Days always make me HUNGRY!!!AWWRRRRG

:mad:Why is it Rainy Days always make me HUNGRY?????   I am a very active person and I like being busy. I had my two grandsons ages 1 yr and 3 yrs for the weekend, and they were a blast.   Boy I was hungry! Now I ate on their schedule every two to three hours a little something, which was fine.   But as I was thinking about what to cook for them, what foods they liked, I got HUNGRY. It has rained here in Florida for two days on and off!   Keeping two little boys so full of energy inside, whipped me out! We read books, played with toys, threw a ball inside the house!!!??? That went well until it landed on top of the kitchen table! And just slept the rest of the day away. Watched a little TV tonight after they went home.   Gosh I must be getting old, I felt like I had been to the Gym today. I hope all had a very blessed weekend as I did. God is so good. I am thankful for my time with my grandchildren and being able to give my children some time to be together on "Dates"!   I think I know why I got too big, when my kids were little, all four of them, I must have cooked ALL the time. And my husband ate a lot back then, so did I. As we got older we slowed down some, but I still could not have gotten to where I am now without the help of the band. My husband still wears a 34 waist, and did the day we married. He is a VERY active residential contractor and he eats a lot more than me, always has. He just burns it off!   I hope the sun comes out tomorrow!
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 99309
 

Day 5 Post-Op

I was sent home less than 24 hours after I was banded. I have had almost zero-pain - except for the shoulder.... THE SHOULDER. I have been doing my husbands head in complaining about it.   The only thing that has been concerning me is that I have developed a chesty cough, and every cough is like being punched in the wounds.   In general - lack of sleep, wound discomfort, shoulder-tip pain, no appetite, eating almost nothing, frustrated at taking an hour to drink water, endlessly thirsty -- annoyed at myself for being such a complainer at the moment
something_for_gabby

something_for_gabby

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Blog 95546
 

Almost 3 weeks out

I feel weird writing a blog. I read blogs written by other people who have things to say about profound things. I just feel so weird right now, I have such good days and then turn about and have horrible ones. Yesterday was easy and fine, tried new soft foods and got exercise, no biggie. Today I have been hungry all day and exhausted. I don't think I overdid it yesterday, but maybe I did. The one good thing, now that I am a few weeks out, I no longer am having food dreams. So that is good
Meganginna

Meganginna

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Blog 79244
 

It feels like Christmas

I was banded on 7-21-2010, and I had so many doubts and dreams at the same time about getting my band! Since November of last year until June 2010, I could only imagine what my life would be like after getting my band. I read so many blogs of other's success and what worked and what was working for them. I would look at their weight ticker trackers and only pray that God would give me the same success. Weight has always been the monster lurking in my inter closet. I have always had to be very aware of my eating habits my entire life. Since 1997 I have never loved the image that stared back at me in the mirror. There were several times I would refuse to look at my body in it's entirety in the mirror. I hated the image that stared back at me. I felt like it was another person locked inside of this fat body. I wanted so desperately to set that imprisoned person free, but I was never successful at freeing the real me. God is so good to me in so many ways. He wants each and every single person to live life to its fullest. The road I was traveling was not the plan God had for my life. I had to take a very long, hard, and honest look at myself before the healing for me could begin. I thank God that he opened my eyes to a newer way to live my life. I want to be healthy inside and out. I had to first start with a lot of mental changes before my body would change. I had to first come to terms with my fat girl issues. I thank God every single day for this band. I heard so many people say it's only a tool, but the true work is up to the individual. I understand what that means to the fullest now. I have something in place to enable me to recognize my food limitations. I really understand that my food choices are so important, and I can't afford my choices to be empty calories. God is opening my eyes up in so many areas when it comes to my weight issues and the unhealthy foods I was eating. I do understand this is a daily walk, but it’s one walk I do not mind making. I offer the things I have learned and will learn to people around me who want a better way to live their life. I do know this is a long road I am traveling on, but I’m up for the challenge. All I can say over and over again, I thank God for giving me this chance to do a lot of wrong things over again. I want every single person who is considering being band or those who have their dates set; don't give up because the fight is worth fighting. I do thank GOD every single day for my band! I do know the best is yet to come for me in my life. I feel like this is an early Christmas gift. Be encouraged, stay focused, and know God has your back!
shonette

shonette

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Blog 93944
 

Another cool tool for your tool box!

I found this really cool site that is very helpful in tracking my calories, activities, etc.. It is very user friendly and FREE! It is www.myfitnesspal.com some probably already use this or know about it but it was new to me so I thought I would share. They have a vast data base of foods and all you do it type it in and it adds to your data bank so in the future if you consume the same brand/food it will be easily accesible. Great info on this site and a real helpful tool. Have a great Sunday!
HEALTHY111

HEALTHY111

5
Blog 99103
 

10 lbs lost since Thursday on Liquid diet!!

My doctor didn't tell me that I had to go on a liquid diet. However, I researched more and more and found out hat a lot of people were doing the liquid diet two weeks before and two weeks after their surgery. Patients/doctors said that people tend to loose weight better after surgery because a lot of the toxins are flushed out of your body. Also the liver shrinks which makes the surgery safer. Anyway, So I decided to go on the diet. My diet consists of broth, V8 (fruit and the veggie) sugar free non-caffinated drinks, sugar free popsicles, protein shakes, Jell-o and a lot of water. I also have incorporated cardio and light weight lifting/toning 3-4 times a week. I have already lost 10 lbs! I know that it is probably mostly water weight, but it is still very exciting! I cannot wait until 08/26 (band date).. On my 6 month suriversary, I am going to go to a photo shoot! That has always been a dream of mine! Good luck to all of my new bandster friends!! Muuaah!!
diva2010

diva2010

5
Blog 3238
 

So close yet so far away

:lol0: Woohoo! 5 days away. I'm so excited. I'm not even scared. The only thing I'm NOT looking forward to is that cold operating room. It's so cold in there, it could be used as a meat freezer. I've already started to think about the things I'm going to be needing for my hospital stay. I don't want to take alot with me but I also don't want to underestimate what I might possibly need. Something always gets left behind... Til next time! :thumbup:
Butrcupz622

Butrcupz622

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Blog 3238
 

2 days away!

I'm getting really excited. My day is coming up on Tuesday. I'm so anxious it seems to be taking forever! I already took my before pics but, as much as I meant to be them online, I just can't. I was soooo disgusted with the way I look that I can't bring myself to post them. I took them wearing a tank top (which I never wear!) and a pair of spandex shorts (only for working out) with the intention of being able to show everyone just exactly how I look. But, I can't even bring myself to look at those pictures again. At least, not for now. It made me feel atrocious. :lol0: I made sure to take all my body measurements from my neck all the way down to my ankles. I plan on remeasuring myself again in about 3 months. I figure it'll be a great way of knowing just how much my body is changing and improving. So, until then, the next time I'll be writing will be on th day of surgery. Bye! :thumbup:
Butrcupz622

Butrcupz622

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Blog 92116
 

short shorts....

so i've never been one for "short shorts", even back before when i was "skinny". I've always been modest and gravitated toward longer, walking length style shorts. Well, i found a cute little pair of shorts in Kohl's, on the clearence rack, the other day and they fit!! They were NOT "Daisy Dukes" mind you!! (I've lost a little weight, not my mind!!! :scared2:LOL!) I put them on today and admired myself in the mirror....what the heck was looking back at me??? "dimples" lots of them!!! all over my legs!!! when did i develope Cellulite???????? :cursing:UGH! so i dug the tag out of the trash can and put the shorts back in the bag (return!!!).... *sigh*.......
J_BandRanger

J_BandRanger

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Blog 96827
 

The Leaf...

08/11/2010   Well, I had my psychological interview today. Wow! It was pretty extensive! Had to fill out the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Inquiry), which fortunately I have done before so it was not overwhelming, and another one from Quest, I think it was. Well, I spent some time with a lovely woman psychologist/psychiatrist who asked me some pretty basic questions; Have you tried other means of weight loss (duh!), what were they, questions about exercise, etc. I left stating that I really want this surgery and hope that I am approved. I have Cigna insurance and they are famous for turning down our local hospital's employees and their families, but I am feeling like everyone I talk to feels I know what I am doing and know that I am sincere in this endeavor. I will keep you posted!
higgikd1

higgikd1

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Blog 90427
 

Losing and Happy

I had a great work-out at the gym today. I love my Sunday workouts. It is the day I actually log in my weight loss. It just completes the weekend for me.   I did a half hour on the treadmill. I was walking 3.1 mph at a 6.5 incline for a mile and then upped the incline to 7 for 1/2 mile more. Boy did I sweat, but it felt great. I wasn't even as winded as I usually get. I guess my body is getting used to the torture.   Then I proceeded to my weight training workout. I enjoy the weights, all except the shoulder press. I have a problem with bursitis in both of my shoulders, especially the right one. So, my trainer told me to stop using that machine and use a 5lb weight in each hand. He said to let the weight hang and raise up my shoulders to my ears and same amount of time I would use the shoulder machine. I really disliked that one. So, I modified the exercise by stretching my arm over my head and back down to my side 13 times, 3 reps. That was better. The other hurt my neck????   Anyway, when I was all done I weighed myself. I am pleased to annouce that I am down to 228.0! I am so excited. I lost just over 2 lbs since last Sunday. Good-bye 230! I am never going to look back. Now I am looking ahead to 219.   I am scheduled for my first fill on Thurs, but I still don't think I need it. I will keep the appointment and see what the doctor's assistant tells me.   Well, I'm off to finish an ankle bracelet I am making for myself. Most of the jewelry I make are gifts for other people, but I think with all of my hard work, I deserve a gift.   Have a great day everyone.
Bklynike

Bklynike

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