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Blog 84891
 

Day 4 Post Op - I want chicken lo mein!

Starting to feel a little better this morning. I have decided that sleeping in the basement without my husband snoring and being able to sleep almost sitting up is helping me. I woke up this morning and decided to go for a walk and much to my surprise, my husband decided to come with me. Our kids had a sleepover last night, so it was just us and the dog. It was nice and something we don't normally do together.   The walk helped the gas pains and I already can tell that I'm feeling better. I know I still have more to get out, because I'm still bloated and uncomfortable, but it's only been 4 days. I sneezed this afternoon and you would have thought someone shot me. I was looking for the blood because I honestly thought I blew out my wounds! It hurt so bad, the worse pain I have felt so far. I've learned that getting up and the heating pad are really helping me.   I've decided to try blended foods today, my post op diet says that I can have 5 shakes or 3 shakes and blended foods. I've already tried jello and it tastes so good. I'm going to try blended tuna and mayo, not looking forward to the texture, but I have to try. I just can't wait to be able to have my favorite chicken lo mein again! I know it will be a smaller portion, and I will have to chew it well, but I can't stop thinking about chicken lo mein!
Lap2Fab

Lap2Fab

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Blog 98741
 

OMGosh...day 4

....Im calling day 4, "Dont leave the house, or get to far away from the toilet!"   It started at 6:45am and hasn't let up all morning. Ive been having BM with gas.. Im great full to be passing the gas, but my toilet and I have become better friends than I wanted to be!   Except for the chest pain that is still very strong and radiating into my upper back and left shoulder, I feel great. No abdominal pain, no incision pain, I feel great!   My stomach is really talking something fierce today, I can hear all kinds of noises, not sure what thats all about, just that when it make the gurgling sound of the right side of my stomach, i better already be in route to a bathroom!
ArmyWives

ArmyWives

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Blog 98477
 

3 days post-op

Today, I feel really good. yesterday was a bit of struggle with the gas, but lots of walking and warm broth soup did the job!...I have no appetitite and worried I won'te be able to take in enough protein, just don't have the appetite to drink thick drinks..I have been drinking water even added Kellogs protein water mix to help...well, it has 5 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber...therefore causing my first BM only 3 days post op...not sure if that is bad or good...i hope my appetitite increases some to want to drink protein shakes...its not that i can't tolerate them, i goes down easily!...i just keep on pushing along!!!
smiley8

smiley8

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Blog 85769
 

Learning my sweet spot

Since learning last Tuesday that I am in the green zone, I have had to spend the week re-evaluating my food patterns, choices, etc. I usually guess at my calories and journal my food choices about four times a week. Since I no longer use weight watchers online, I decided to use sparkpeople.com. I like it better than the lapband journey site. Reading the daily report with the pie graphs that break down the nutritional aspect is really an eye opener. It allows me to ask myself, "Was that food choice worth it?" or "Could I have done something different to up my protein?" It usually suggests more carbs intake but I am not worried about that. I find that the protein stays on target only if I add a protein shake to my daily food intake. The most astonishing area is my fat intake. It proves that I eat within my limits but most choices contain too much fat......The results show this truth especially when I eat out. My home prepared foods leave better results. Also, I have not weighed myself since last Tuesday. I am a scale whore and have been trying to kick that habit. I hope that the scale results bring me a big smile when I do get on.
jmunks2000

jmunks2000

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Southwestern Shrimp Dish

Looking for something to make your taste buds crave for more? This southwest shrimp dish is what you want. If it is an impressive side dish that you require, then this dish is the answer. Stock up on plenty of bags of shrimp as you will want to make this southwest shrimp time and again. What is more sinful than not trying out this sinfully delicious southwest shrimp dish. Start right away! ENJOY!   Makes 4 Servings   Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes   218 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 98059
 

last beer run

hit humbolt county breweries this weekend. my last beer tasting... i am going to miss those microbrews.... but i'm going to love being able to tie my shoes without holding my breath even more.:mad2: if i did my homework right, i should be having surgery in about 4 weeks. i'm not afraid of the surgery..but am a little scared about the afterwards. what if it doesn't work. what if, what if... :cursing: what if it does work. i've spent half my life being this size. feeling my body break down one joint at a time. avoiding mirrors like a vampire. failing every diet and paying hundreds of dollars worth of gym memberships for nothing. totes full of clothes i used to wear when i was healthy. i got off coffee and soda. doing good not eating sugar junk.. i am mindful of the qty and quality of foods im eating. making jokes about eating golfball sized meals. afraid to fail or succeed but excited to think this could be the first time i succeed. i'd rather face the uncomfortableness of success.
gena155

gena155

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Blog 92878
 

1st day

Ok so today was my first full day on liquids, (oh and in case ya'll didn't know, i don't have to do a liquid diet, i put myself on it.) anyway the optifast shakes and soups is not bad at all.. they are actually tasty... i think i did fine all day but now that it is late at night i am extremely hungry and i should have went straight to sleep after i got off work... my stomach is jumping up and down... i wonder if i am allowed to add protein powder to my shakes cuz i need the extra full feeling at night.... OOOORRRR maybe i should just go to sleep earlier... lol... ok ima try to go to sleep now... Goodnight BANDITS....
sweetkc85

sweetkc85

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Blog 93350
 

I have the largest band and not enough fill

I spoke to my nutritonist on Thursday to receive some pointers and encouragement. She really helped me out and gave me that boost that I needed. So, when I was speaking to her, I asked her if she knew what size my band was because although I received 4.5cc's I didn't feel that it was enough. She told me I have the largest band which is the one they use on men which holds 14 maybe 15cc's. (A woman’s band is usually 10cc’s) I was kind of shock to hear that my band was bigger but she explained to me why he gave me the size that I have but that’s neither here nor there. So although I feel restriction it is just not enough. She told me that on my next appointment they will give me about 3 more cc’s and I am so happy because I am not losing the weight expected.
Mrs. Stevenson

Mrs. Stevenson

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Blog 94402
 

day two........

Day two........not the best nights sleep i have ever had, a bit of shoulder tip pain and just could't sleep very restless. I am slowing sipping on water and a weight loss shake.... yuck working on the fluids. little waves of nausea no vomiting thankgoodness. So excited to have started this journey,one step at a time
nel

nel

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Blog 75574
 

Finding Happy Trails!

Everyone persues happiness, but FEW can define it!   Is happiness the bright red apple dangling from the highest branch of the tree or the immense treasure buried somewhere underground? Is happiness the perfect person with whom to spend your life with?   Many times you lose hope of finding happiness simply because you may be looking for it in the wrong places.   True happiness has less to do with outward circumstances that with inward, and more to do with the inward harmony than with outward. True happiness is being anchored to your Creator, who knows you better that you know yourself. True happiness isn't dependant on another person. It isn't dangling out of your reach or hiding deep underground. True happiness can be found in the ordinary activities of your life. You need only look inward and upward.   Happy are those who respect the Lord and obey him. You will enjoy what you work for, and you will be blessed with good things. Psalm 128:1-2 NCV   God, as I lay my search at your feet, restore my hope of finding true and lasting happiness.   Amen   Hope your Saturday is a Happy One, I am deep cleaning my house and trying to deep clean my inner self at the same time. So much revelation!
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 98741
 

3 days post op...

Well this morning I had my first post op visit to the doctors, and it went well... They weighed me, and coming in at 270.2 from starting of 292.5 Ive lost a total of 22lbs since the beginning of my journey with the lap band!   My incision sites were looked at, and i was asked how I was feeling and then I was off... Nothing dramatic just a check up.   My consultant Angela gave me my official "Lap Band" packet of paper work, that allows me to fill out some info and receive a business sizes card that has my surgery info on it, so in the future when I eat out at a restaurant or something I can be served smaller portions or choose children's portions... I thought that was pretty cool!   All in all Im feeling great! Ive still got some lingering upper back and shoulder pain, and some mild chest discomfort that the Doc said is esophageal pressure and will eventually subside...(I hope so, its very uncomfortable)   Had another two BM this morning, and released a ton more gas, which I think is a huge factor in my feeling better today!   I am actually feeling slightly hungry today, Nothing like before being banded, but I can feel the slight hunger. Being that Im still on solids, I cant do much about it, other than complain when my husbands in the kitchen making something that smells wonderful!   So again today I will attempt the Jello for the third or fourth time now, and see how that goes... Ill keep you posted there!   Off for another snooze.... Fall semester starts in two days and Ive got to get all rested and feeling 101% for that, so im off till a new and exciting update occurs!!!!
ArmyWives

ArmyWives

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Blog 93616
 

6 days in to my pre op diet and struggling

I need help am only day 6 into my pre op diet, i have 4 weeks in total i was goin to do the slim fast meal replacement and a balanced meal in the evening, but i just cant drink the slim fast it makes me heave and i cant drink it as am gonna be sick the smell and the taste i cant stand ive tried choc, straw and lemon merangie. I can do the milk and yogurt diet which is 1pint of skimmed milk and 8-10 yogurts low fat ones but i just think im gonna be beyond starving and im gonna find it hard making the kids tea this is gonna be harder than i thought. If you have any words of advice id appreciate it please..... i no this aint gonna be a quick fix to my brain or anythin and if you aint got anythin worth me readin thats gonna help dont write thanks
mysteriousrachel

mysteriousrachel

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Blog 99190
 

Help-three weeks post op!

A friend of mine recently suggested I join this site and I'm so glad I did. I'm really struggling and I'm only 3 weeks post surgery! Reading the posts and knowing I'm not alone has really helped. So-on to my problem. I was moved to the soft, mushy food stage just 10 days post surgery. I went on vacation last week and had a really hard time sticking to the mushy foods only. Talk about feeling like a failure! I'm only 3 weeks out and I can't stick to it! Now-I'm absolutely convinced I've caused my band to slip and I've ruined everything. And-I realize I'm talking in absolutes-which I find is a commonality amongst those who struggle with food issues-we are on or off a diet-we will start tomorrow-I've been bad, might as well be really bad...anyway, I digress. I think part of my problem is I don't feel any restriction or anything. It's like I didn't even have surgery-I feel completely back to "normal". So, instead of sticking just to soft foods-I was trying bites of "normal" foods. All was fine except now I'm convinced I've done something bad-really bad. Am I the only bander out there who had trouble sticking to the soft foods phase? I can't seem to find any definitive answers on what it "feels" like to have your band slip so early on in the process. Is there really a less than 5% chance of it happening? The questions go on and on. I've got an appointment with my doctor on Tuesday-let's hope all is well with the band. But-if you've been here and can relate-I'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much.
BandNewMe

BandNewMe

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Blog 96436
 

Clear Fluids???

I have a question about the clear fluid phase. My MD wants me to be on clear fluids for 1 week post-op. I was wondering about getting enough protein with only clear fluids. He does not want me to have any protein shakes during that phase. Does anyone have any suggestions to help keep my energy up during the post-op phase?
nbrett

nbrett

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Blog 97048
 

Finally a bandster

I was fitted with my band on the 12th and soo happy I got it done . Pretty stiff and sore but can't wait to get up and running to start my new life
cathy e

cathy e

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Blog 95493
 

I'ts been a while

Vacation and other things have taken me away from the computer alot lately. I'm interested in doing so many more things as the weight comes off. I feel better, my diabetes is in remission, my self esteem is higher, I no longer feel like my family should be embarrassed of my obesity (yes, there was a point that it was very painful -- in my mind only, never an issue with them). I actually went to the pool last Saturday during the prime of the day and laid out to get some sun. I also posted some pics of me from vacation on another site that anyone can see - friends, family, old high school classmates. Big step!   As far as how I'm doing with eating, not bad. Not perfect but not bad. Since my first fill I'm not hungry 'almost all' of the time. When it's time to eat I am hungry. I don't feel full but I stop eating anyway - I throw leftovers in the trash, store them quickly, or if it's a family dinner I leave the table. I've been swimming at least 3 times a week for exercise. I need to start doing something specific to get my abs tightening up.   On the victories, I've lost 33 lbs. Yesterday I went to put on pants for work and they were way too big. Yeah!! Those pants have been with me from 220-260 - and about 5 years. Glad to see them go!! Blood sugar was 84 yesterday fasting. All's good.   If you are doing great, keep it up! If you are struggling, know that it happens to all of us. I had lost about 1# in the last 3 weeks and was feeling up about the progress overall, but frustrated to follow the program and be at a plateau. It's amazing what a 3# loss all of a sudden did for my optimism this week - and it made me even stronger on following the program with eating and exercise. As long as you are following your plan, you will have success. If you fall off the wagon, get back on. One day is not a show stopper - commit to not string 2 of those together though! Good luck and I thank everyone so much for sharing their stories. We're all helping each other succeed and get our lives back. Have an awesome weekend!
Drake alp

Drake alp

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Blog 98773
 

Sick of the liquid diet

I want to try this so I thought I would blog it for later. Thanks! Broccoli Cheese Soup   3 cans chicken broth 1 pound of broccoli (I used the frozen type) 8 oz light Velveeta Cheese   Boil the chicken broth and broccoli until broccoli is tender. Then put in 8 oz of the light Velveeta cheese until it is melted. Season to taste. Puree in a blender for liquid phase!!!  
WENDY ANN

WENDY ANN

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Salmon Burgers With Chipotle Ranch Sauce

This easy to make Salmon Burgers with Chipotle Ranch Sauce will make a great meal. Looking for a healthy meal, this 325 calorie recipe is it. I have learned I do not have to substitute taste or good foods to work with my LAP-BAND®. Enjoy!   Makes 4 sandwiches   Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes   325 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 94402
 

the new me .....

I was banded yesterday...... my journery towards a healther me. I am on clear broth and water liquids only, i woild love to chat with anyone that is new to this like me.
nel

nel

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Blog 3370
 

Got a Date (and not with Hubby!)

Looks like my band removal and conversion to VSG will take place on Thursday, August 26, 2010. My sweet Hubby's birthday. I would say it's his birthday present, but I'll save that for when I'm at goal and get my boobs done...lol.. I've lost most of the weight before and he loved me then and he loves me now. I am so blessed to have a hubby simply put, loves me for me, even the imperfect, not convient parts of me. I've known him for over 13 years and we have been married almost 9 years. It's nice to know that no matter how things ends up he supports me 100% no matter what and I the same. :crying: I do believe in true love. It's harder than hell to find and trust me I've been pretty close to it at times in other relationships. I want this surgery so I can watch my babies grow up and have babies. I want this surgery in order to be able to grow old with my husband, cause he's definately a keeper in my book.:lol0::thumbup::thumbup::lol0:
Carrie

Carrie

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Blog 80247
 

7 Months After (progress pic uploaded)

It's been 7 months since my LAP-BAND surgery. And I must say - what a journey it has been!!   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WHOA, I'VE LOST WEIGHT! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Since I started my pre-op diet a few weeks before surgery, I have now lost a total of 111 lbs.!I'm really proud of myself that I have achieved this milestone.   Take note, my weight loss has slowed down dramatically within the past few months. I've been losing 25-30 lbs monthly during the first 3 months, but it slowed down to 10 lbs or even 5 lbs a month after that. There were weeks that I wasn't losing any weight at all. But I noticed that I've been losing inches instead. From a size 60inch waist, I'm now down to 48 inches. A few more inches, and I can now buy pants at Target or Wal-Mart!   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "DO YOU FEEL LIGHTER?" - OH YES I DO!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aside from "How many pounds have you lost?", that's the most common question I get each day. And I must say that I do feel lighter. I can walk longer distances now. No more knee or hip pains. I even joined my family in a trip to Hong Kong, where all we did was walk! I was surprised that I was able to last 3 whole days of walking without feeling sore.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MY OLD CLOTHES DON'T FIT ANYMORE......WOOHOO! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This was one of my favorite parts of my journey so far.....clothes! Because this is where I really see that I'm getting smaller each day. Like what I said before, I started with a 60 inch waist, wearing 6XL shirts. I'm now down to a size 48 inch waist, and I now wear 3XL shirts.   I'm glad I can have my old clothes altered here in Manila for a cheap price (Alteration of pants cost only P100 each -- equivalent to $2 USD!!) Even our family tailor got surprised! He's been our family tailor since forever, and he has all the numbers to prove that I'm shrinking.   Since I still can have my clothes altered, I resist the temptation to buy new ones. There's no point in buying new clothes that I wont be able to wear anymore in 2-3 months.   OK, I lied. I bought one shirt a month ago, just so I can say I was able to buy a shirt in a "regular" store. And man, it felt good!   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EVERYTHING FITS! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - I can now ride the plane without an extension seatbelt.   - I can now fit in chairs with sides/armrests.   - I can now comfortably watch a movie or a show in the theater.   - I can now fit in the car seat and drive comfortably.   - I can now go ride roller coasters and scream to my heart's content.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IT'S NOT ALL ROSES FOR ME ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ With all the achievements I have made the past few months, there were down moments as well.   - I had an emergency appendectomy two months ago.   - After 3 adjustments, I get "stuck" more than ever. It's still my fault though......I eat too fast, especially when I drive. No P.B. episodes yet, that I'm thankful for.   - I get tummy aches once in a while, mostly gas pains. (Nothing that GAS-X can't cure.)   - My weight loss has slowed down dramatically. I guess I'm in a plateau stage. I'm still losing inches though.   - As you can see in my progress pic, my skin has been sagging fast. But hey, no complaints here! I'll take the sagging skin anytime. (By the way, I've been using products from Underworks.com so I can work around this problem. More about this on my next blog entry.)   -----------------   The past 7 months have been great, and I'm looking forward to where my Lap-band Journey will bring me next.  
KIKOman

KIKOman

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Blog 94917
 

I need help

so I have completely fallen off the wagon...as in sometimes I feel like I never even got this procedure done...I got to the point where I can eat whatever and how much ever I want...I am going for my first fill next Friday...does anyone have any advice on what I should do to prepare?   I heard someone about a pouch test? should I do that? and what exactly is that?..I dont want to go to the Dr to get my fill and I still am able to eat whatever because my pouch is stretched...I have no idea what to do...I am definitley disappointed in myself...but I am going to get back on track..just need some motivation and advice...anyone!?
bentsam

bentsam

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