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Blog 90427
 

Terrific

Howdy, all and Happy Monday.   My dinner with my son and his family went really well last night. We turned them on to our healthy "chicken parmesian" dish and they loved it.:thumbup: We even sent leftovers home with them. Their 3 year old even had a small piece, which is amazing because the child doesn't eat many things. You have to try the chicken - it is yummy. Check out my past blog for the recipe. It is fast and easy.   They were so surprised to see how different I look. After only 6 weeks, the change is certainly noticeable. I actually started wearing my smaller sized shirts this weekend and yes, ladies and gentlemen, I bought a belt to hold up my pants. I got the belt at Kmart. It is really cool because it is narrow with a grommeted hole every few inches, so as I get smaller I just have to pull the belt tighter and not have to make any hole in it. And, it is reversable with some kind of leopard design on the underside.   Those of you who read my blogs know my husband, and biggest supporter, escorts me to the gym and works out while I am working out. He needs to lose weight too, but without insurance we couldn't afford for both of us to have the LB, and since it was my dream... Anyway, we enjoy different machines, so we are not together, but we are in the gym at the same time.   Tonight I srpung the fact on him that I wanted to add another night to our/my regiment. We go 3 times a week now. He isn't overly excited about it because he really doesn't like going, but he doesn't have to be. He can pass on going with me, he can sit in the car with his portable DVD player and watch a movie or I'll just take the car and go alone. I really feel I need to and want to go more often. I am so hooked on it - on the way I feel and the way I am starting to look. I feel energized after a good workout. When I leave the gym, red faced and hair wet from sweat, I feel as if I am really working towards my goal and that is so important to me. I believe he will work out too, but I don't want to pressure him. This is my journey and I am doing this for me. No one else, but me.   Take it from me,. I am going to win this battle against the weight. I am going to lose this ugly, disgusting fat that has been suffocating me for too many years to count.   Come along with me and feel as good as I am feeling righ now - we can and will do it. Together we can lose the weight - an ounce or a pound at a time. We will all do it:thumbup:.
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 32912
 

Victoza,The miracle weight loss drug

I just started on Victoza 2 weeks ago, It is a new once daily injectable, very easy no pain. I have no appetite and have lost 9 lbs in 13 day. It is supposed to be for type 1 an 2 diabetics , but the drug is so succesful for weight loss that doctors are putting their overweight patients that are not diabetic on it in smaller doses and it is working great for weight loss. I have had two weight loss surgerys, lapband and the sleeve. I did not have any success with either one. This is the first time in my life that I think I have found the answer. Do not wait. Get your doc to give you a sample. Oh by the way, it does make you tired with a little stomach upset at first , the best time to take it is right before bed. There are blogs on this all over the internet. Just google Victoza discussion. Good Luck Judy:thumbup:
jlweb55

jlweb55

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jennaj221's Journal
 

been on track

so happy because i feel back on track lately. last month i was 220 and struggling..now im down between 211 and 212 and havent scen that 220 ever since. i hated that number..so im very excited its finally gone and for good. so i have my dr appt friday..feelin confident that its going to be a good visit..i was stuck for so long that my dr is going to be thrilled!! well today was pretty good. had a good breakfast: protein shake snack:chicken broth lunch:weight watchers smartone. dinner:grilled cheese. i fell asleep after work (im up at 4am), i hate that because then i feel i dont wana do anything else for the rest of the evening and it keeps me up later than i should be at night. but i moved my ass tonight and went out and walked and got my exercise in..and i didnt half ass it..walked for 50 mins..so all in all im very happy with the day:smile2:
JennaJ221

JennaJ221

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Blog 81574
 

Day 11 of 27

Well what a difference a day makes, well actually 2 days. I was prepared for day 11 and I did so much better. I ate properly the day before and had my usual Greek yogurt 30 min before and I did really well.   Here is what I was suppose to do:   As many rounds as you can do for 30 minutes: 8 minute run/walk with purpose
10 body rows
10 tuck jumps
5 plank holds for :30 seconds
20 squats
Here is what I did:   Rode to the park where the body row bars are 1.43 miles 3-9 min runs (that is how long it takes to run the course) for a total of 2.25 miles 30 body rows 30 tuck jumps (I can really jump higher and tuck my legs much better now) 15 plank holds (only :15 seconds each ) 60 squats Rode my bike home   Total of 5.11 miles, 1 hour, 2 min.   I can really feel the increased strength in my muscles and it hasn't even been 4 weeks yet. I still have 5 weeks to go and then I will start the intermediate program and then I will finish with the advanced in mid-January.   My middle run was almost effortless. Almost. :thumbup:
LeighaMason

LeighaMason

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Blog 84891
 

It's the end of the world as we know it....and I feel fine!

I'm anxious for Wednesday morning to come, I'll be banded first thing, so I'm hoping to go home same day. I have a wonderful friend who is taking my boys overnight tomorrow and keeping them all day on Wednesday. I went shopping today, stocked up on soups, yogurts, shakes and jello. I don't have to do a clear liquid diet after, just 3 shakes and 2 blended meals. I'm not sure why everyone has different rules on what they can eat post op. I understand we are all on a different path to weight loss, but you would think there would be some consistentcy with what we can eat and when we can eat it. My doctor just says blended, no chunks. I think I'll just stick to liquids, I'm big on texture and I don't think I could eat blended chicken!
Lap2Fab

Lap2Fab

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Blog 96827
 

Turning Over a New Leaf, contd.

08/09/2010   Well, just got back from the road trip to Kansas. Had a terrific time seeing family, looking at land, and going to my 40th high school reunion. It was actually only my 39th, but the school was so small, they combined the class of '70 and '71. Some of us even went to grade school together.   I had some mild trepidation about going, as I have gained SOOOOOOO much weight since high school, but I must say I had a terrific time nonetheless. I kept thinking, "Gosh...I wish I could get approved soon for that darned lapband!". Have my nutrition and psychology appointments this week (Wednesday, August 11th), so will write more after that. Keep everything crossed for me!:thumbup:
higgikd1

higgikd1

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Blog 95421
 

HELP!!! Feeling a little hungry

I had the LAP-BAND® done on July 6th...and I don't have my first fill until Aug 16th..I am starting to feel a little hungry in between meals...   How did you manager to get all the protein everyday? What were your easier foods to eat. I am not going to lie and say that it is easy for me...I was a big pasta and rice person, which contributed to my weight, I know that. I know it is easier than i thought it would be, so I am not missing it.   I am trying to eat more filling foods. What are some of your more filling foods????   I Love the forums...You guys have a lot of information and recipes which are great. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
racheros73

racheros73

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Blog 93898
 

Just some thoughts...

I called a LAP-BAND® doctor here that takes out of town patients and he has some BIG restrictions for post-op rules! Not like my doc. My surgery was June 14th and I had my first fill on July 19th. His requirement is no first fill for 8 weeks after surgery, so a second fill can't be for at least 90 days after the surgery date. That means the earliest I could get in would be the day before I'm supposed to go on vacation to Florida! They went on to say there is no way I could fly with any liquid in my band. I've never heard THAT before! In fact, my doc in Chicago said I could fly 24 hours after a fill. Who to believe...I think I'll believe the doctor that I KNOW and TRUST already.   So, I called another place up here in the Minneapolis area. It's actually a bit closer to me anyway. They require a meeting with a dietician to assess where I am at this point, but I could get in this week! I scheduled an appointment for next Monday afternoon. We'll see what they say, but I already like how much more helpful they were than the other place.   I would really hate to have to drive 6 or 7 hours back to Chicago for a fill at the end of the month, but I can not wait until OCTOBER for a second fill! Sheesh! I want to start losing more weight, for cryin' out loud.   I've only lost about 5 pounds since my fill. (Right, "only" can be excluded, I know. At least the pounds are going DOWN, not up.) But I also haven't been able to work out at a gym with the move going on. I plan on joining the gym in the next week or so. Waiting for payday! :thumbup:   So, loving Minnesota so far! Not looking forward to winter, but I'm prepared as much as I can be for it! Haha!   How is everyone else doing out there??   ~ M
maggs79

maggs79

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Blog 95551
 

6 weeks post op

Well here I am 6 weeks post op and things are going great, i have lost a total of 28 lbs and worked for every pound!!! I have started walking at least 5 days a week and i have been back on solid food for two weeks and have been really careful with every thing that goes in my mouth. I have had no issues with sticking, i will be going for a fill on firday!!
darleneo

darleneo

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Blog 84015
 

Ahh!!

SO...Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow but my Dr.'s office just called this morning and said that the insurance has not yet approved my surgery! WTF?! My program was over on the 3rd of August....so it should have been approved by now! I think they are frantically trying to call the insurance company today to see what is up.....I will be SOO pissed if my surgery is cancelled and rescheduled!   AND...to top it all off, my boyfriend is giving me grief about my decision to not tell my mother or my sister. My mother works as a medical records coder and right while I was beginning to look into it, she and my sister had this conversation about how she could never imagine why anyone would want to do this....with all of the complications, etc! I knew right then that I would NEVER tell her! I don't want her negativity to bother me. My boyfriend just doesn't understand why I wouldn't share something this big with him. I keep trying to get him to understand....but he doesn't. Today he threw out the..."what if something happens to you" card. I was like, "Nothing is going to happen to me....I'll be fine!" He was like, "This is surgery...anything could happen to you!" I told him that I'd cross that bridge if I got to it. He didn't really like that answer and told me he needed to get off the phone. He has been incredibly supportive of my decision to do this....but this has been a big issue for us.... me not telling my family about it. PLUS....they all talk a ton...and I don't want EVERYONE to know about it! This is very personal for me....and I don't need everyone's input on my decision. The decision has been made months ago....and will *HOPEFULLY* be completed tomorrow!   ACK....I do NOT need this stress today! :thumbup:
jennay5180

jennay5180

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Updated pics

I took my montly "casual" pics today. It is the first month that I don't really see a difference. But then again, I only lost 4 pounds since the last picture. At least it is the right direction!! I will take my super fun spandex pictures tonight at Group. We will see how that goes. I wrote a nice little blog this morning, then my computer ate it. So, I'm going to have to bail this morning. Have a great day and I will talk to you tomorrow!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 98477
 

Recovery time??

I am scheduled for surgery on Thursday I have been reading post of folks taking off for two weeks, how long is recovery. My doctor told me 3- 5 days, I was prepared to return to work the following Tuesday...is that to soon:ohmy:
smiley8

smiley8

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Blog 90135
 

Almost there!

Well, I thought I had more time to go on my diet plan, but apparently not. I am now officially done with the diet portion. Now, once I do the psych evaluation, I will be going for preapproval.   I have my first meeting today. I heard that he is just going to do some background questions today. On my next visit, I will do the pen and paper test. Then, on my last visit, he will go over my answers.   It's exciting to know I am this close. My daughter's babysitter got LapBand in March 2010 and has already lost 88 pounds in her journey. I am simply stoked to have this tool!
qtney1

qtney1

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Blog 91019
 

Wow....

Things are certainly not currently going the way I had just thought they would go! I have not lossed any weight, and no matter how you look at it, that says a lot! I got my first fill on 7/28/10, I can still eat. Daily I work on eating right, sometimes I do not win, well I win my spirit does not. I am going to a therapist and psychologist. These changes in my life, I am resisting, have no idea why, so far have come up with a lifetime feeling of loneliness. I am only now starting to deal with it. I not only have binged on food, but illegal substainces as well. I am to stop that or check myself into an inpatient program. I take it day by day but have faith I will get through the next test life has for me.   Very much so a ramble...this is the only public sight I feel comfortable enough to post this on. I am sharing my story because that seems to be a part in overcoming obsticles.   lauren thanks for listening :thumbup:
LT1126

LT1126

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Blog 98069
 

Just starting the journey

Well this is my first blog and the beginning of my lap band journey. I went for my very first appt on Friday very excited. While talking to the nurse she informed me that I had to have a bmi of 40 to qualify for the surgery, after getting my height and the weight I thought I was my bmi was only 38. Any other time I would be devastated by that number but this was the first time I was upset it wasnt higher. Well she went ahead and weighed me and got my height, to my surprise I am a little shorter than I thought. This brought my bmi to 40 but barely. I now have to make sure I don't lose any weight or they will not do the surgery. Kind of crazy sounding for the first time in my life I have to try not to lose weight, which should not be a problem.:thumbup: Well I am 35 and weigh 248 wow I was shocked by the number it seems like only yesterday I was 140 but in reality I haven't been that weight for 12 years. I have 2 boys 11 and 7 and ever since having them and being married I have picked up weight each year. No matter what I do I cannot seem to lose the weight. At the rate I am going I will be 400 lbs by the time I am 45 so this is what is making me take this journey. I am lucky though after some talking too my husband is very supportive he says if it will make me feel better than he is all for it. I also have a really good friend who is having this done in sept or oct so we will have each other to go thru this with. My next appt is on the 19th I can't wait, I am so ready to have this done, but I know i need patience.
chelehart

chelehart

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Blog 94798
 

Post op Day 4

Last night was the first night that I have slept anywhere near flat. I am still on my back but it really felt good to be flat. My back has been hurting terribly. I drove 2 hours yesterday to get my new car. I was crazy but I love it. Bill wants me to fly to NC tomorrow to get our RV and drive home (2 days away by mileage, 3 days by RV time.) I am a little scared to fly. I have read some good experiences and some bad. I guess people who go to mexico and beyond, do it all of the time. I still have an empty band. That seems to be the kicker. Soooo I will try it I guess. I am still having large gas bubbles or at least that is wht I think they are. I had to get up and walk at 4 am. I can't burp. Why is that? I am still having abdominal pain at the port incision site and down my right side. The bruising is hideous. I can't say much for my surgeons plastic surgery skills.:thumbup: I read some entries about hair loss today. I seem to be losing a substantial amount. I can't get all of the protein in. Don't know if that is all of it or just plain ole stress. Hanging in there.:ohmy:
belld

belld

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Blog 3417
 

Starting over

I just got the news this week that the process is approved for me to have the surgery. I've done the weight check -ins for 5 of the 6 monthes. My insurance have given the approval for the head Doctor appointment,which i had on this past Friday. Know I have to do the meal plan counciling. I was 290 then 260 then 230 and then 195. Now I'm 224 and sick of diets. The Weight watchers was the best which has kept me from going back to 290. At 5'1'' I need to be 160 or less and stay at that weight. :thumbup:
trumptight1@gmail.com

trumptight1@gmail.com

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Blog 92116
 

Pool Party....

-yesterday I went to a pool party with my husband. I went in the water. I ddnt feel too selfconscious...I kept the towel wrapped around me when i was not in the pool though. -I ate pretty well...chicken & pineapple shish kabob (grilled)...a little dip here and there as the conversation ran on...I even nibbled a pc of my hubby's choc chip cookie (my so called friend made them homemade!! extra chips!!!! she's no friend of mine!!!:angry:LOL!) -The hostess made this WONDERFUL dessert: fresh fruit and yogurt!!! It was fabulous!!! i pretended it was ice cream!! LOL! :thumbup: -I figured all in all I probably went over 1000 calories, but my new motto has been: ITS WAAAAAY LESS THAN I WOULD HAVE EATEN BEFORE I WAS BANDED!!! and that's true! so i'm going to just keep moving forward. Happy Sunday All!!!!
J_BandRanger

J_BandRanger

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