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Blog 93616
 

Yay got my surgery date :) 10th Sept

Got my surgery date yesterday, so happy its moved so quick considering am in the UK. Guess i have to start my pre op diet like now, worst part is im goin camping mon and they supply the food lets hope its gonna be healthy. Ill just throw myself into the diet for real the following week with slim fast and the milk and yogurt diet :tt2: Im not scared at all just ready for this great chance to make a new me :smile:
mysteriousrachel

mysteriousrachel

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Blog 98650
 

So confused!

I am trying to make the decision between getting the lapband done or just doing the GBS. I have friends who were very successful with both. But I hear so many horror stories about having to have the band removed. I am not completely thrilled about having to get fills and having a weird object on my stomach. Can you feel it when you bend over?? Help!!! Thanks for listening :tt2:
Steph702

Steph702

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Dance by the Light of the Moon
 

Second position

Early Wednesday morning and I am still awake as usual. I wake, therefore I write.   I weigh on Monday mornngs and otherwise avoid the scales because it would just make me crazy. This Monday morning I weighed 207. Things are still moving in the right direction.   Last night I gave a reading of my short stories and poetry at a local music and literature event that happens each summer. It's fun- I get feedback on my work and $100 for 45 minutes of reading. A friend of mine took a picture of me last night and showed it to me today. There is less of me than there was, though I still look pretty soft and spongy. I wondered if it is really possible that I shall eventually dig myself out of all this too, too solid flesh and if a thin person might actually emerge in time. It won't be the same person that emerged the last time I lost weight- for one thing I am six years older and even in the normal course of events, certain parts of me would be heading south by now. I'm a bit afraid I might wake up one morning and discover I am a thin person hiding inside a fat person's skin, and I don't have the financial resources to have a lot of excess skin sculpted away.   On the positive side, I don't have a lot of stretch marks to indicate damage and I didn't have a lot of loose skin the last time I lost a significant amount of weight. On the negative side- well, no reason to belabor the batwings or relaxed throat that come with five and a half decades of life even in some of my thin friends. It will be what it will be, and even so will be better than hauling around the equivalent of my fourth grade self on my body. A loss of 33 pounds is just beginning to really show to other people, but I feel much better living inside my body. I move better, dancing is easier, my horse doesn't have such a load to carry, and my jeans need to be replaced pretty soon.   I saw the doc last week as planned and told him that I was still dealing with some issues including carbonated beverages. He asked, "Do you drink the high octane stuff?" I thought he meant caffienated, but he meant sugar. Told him no, I haven't drunk sugared soft drinks since Tab came out about a hundred years ago. He said, "Then what's the problem?" I explained I'd read and been told that the carbonation caused stomach stretching. He smiled and said that was usually more of a problem with the gastric bypass than with banding and not to worry about drinking occasional diet soft drinks. That made me quite happy as I love carbonated drinks, including things like Perrier and lime, and it makes life easier and more pleasant to not have to work to give them up altogether.   DISCLAIMER: I am not suggesting anyone else should or should not imbibe diet soft drinks and I am not particularly interested in discussing the pros and cons of diet soft drinks.   We shall now return to our irregularly scheduled blog.   I have discovered there are some things I can no longer eat and the reality actually bothers me less than the anticipation of having to give them up. Black pepper Trisket crackers don't sit well, with or without Brie cheese. Microwaved chicken breast is a seriously bad idea. Hamburger patties are on the way out of my life, which is just as well since I really liked hamburgers and ate a lot of them before banding. French fries aren't too bad in small amounts, but what good are french fries without hamburgers? Most bread is a problem, though toast seems to be okay. This was one of the biggies for me- man may not live by bread alone, but it was a pretty serious part of my diet. Still, pain and foaming are excellent incentives to give up certain foods, and I find it bothers me less as time goes on.   On the positive side, I can still eat rice and angel hair spaghetti and I am learning to eat fruit so that the fibrous membranes don't trip me up. Cheese and low fat low sugar pineapple sherbert are still edible, though I have to be careful not to eat all my meals in some form of frozen milk and eggs. That'll probably get easier as the weather cools off and as I figure what else I can eat without causing myself problems. One step at a time; I'm not going to freak out because of a chocolate malt every couple of weeks. I am not a person who can eliminate all fats and sugar from my diet; eating an occasional small package of cocoanut M&Ms is not going to set me back, but I also need to not become complacent about the amount of sweets I eat.   Getting enough protein has always been a problem for me and even more so now, but I'm working on it. I've been eating a fair number of almonds because they are easy to chew up and get down.   Well, this has been a remarkably boring entry, but it helps me to line some things out on paper in order to see where I am so I know where to go next. I haven't eliminated all problems from my diet, but the good old LAP-BAND®® keeps me from eating too much of anything. I realized this week that I am stopping when I feel full instead of finishing that last bite of ice cream or the second half of a sandwich. "Clean your plate" was hardwired into my psyche sometime early in life along with the idea if you fail to eat what someone puts in front of you their feelings may be hurt because food=love and affection. For years I've known intellectually this isn't true, but tell that to my inner child. Maybe she's finally getting restructured.   Off to bed. I have several newspaper articles to write tomorrow and need to get up before noon to do the research.   Blessed be.
Llyra

Llyra

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Dance by the Light of the Moon
 

third position

I missed weighing in one Monday because I was out of town, so I weighed after I got home, knowing that I'd eaten alot of salty snacks which invariably cause water retention. Weight went up 1.5 pounds. Weighed again today and was back down 2 pounds. Note to self: salty snacks probably not a good thing in quantity, even if they are protein packed.
Llyra

Llyra

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Blog 3273
 

I need to know!!

HI I was really needing to know if anyone has hit a very SLOW run of losing weight. I had my surgery June 2 and lost pretty steadily all along until about 2 weeks ago. I have been stuck at 196 and some days it goes up a lb. or 2.. Is that normal? I was initially happy that i slowed down, I wanted my body to have time to "catch-up". Now I just don't know whats going on.......worried!!!:thumbup:
littlebsue

littlebsue

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Blog 96434
 

discouraged

Tomorrow is one month since my surgery. I am very discouraged. I have not lost any weight in the last two weeks. I feel like I am eating more than I should be able to. Granted still eating much less than before, but not seeing results. I can eat just about anything. I stay away from bread because it doesn't go down well. Are these typical experiences? My next dr. appt is Monday the 9th. I am guessing I will get a fill. Hopefully I won't be able to eat as much and won't be as hungry. I am also having problems not drinking while eating. I don't drink between meals (never have) but I drink alot during meals. Anyone else have this problem?:smile::tt2:
rubydelaney

rubydelaney

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Angela's Blog
 

Lordy Lordy I turned 40

Isn't it nifty? I've lost 50. 50 lbs that is! July 31 I turned 40. Today I hit the 50 lbs mark. 80 more to go and for the first time in my life it doesn't seem impossilble. Oh Happy Days!! Banded 5-12-10 Hit my 50 lb mark 8-06-10   I would love to have you follow my blog!:tt2:   http://anglovato.blogspot.com/
anglov

anglov

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Blog 91046
 

Hanging in there....

Well, I have not lost any weight this week. I am trying to remain positive, especially since I have been doing so well. It is a little frustrating but I am gonna be patient for another week. After all I have only had one fill and I imagine it takes several to get to the "sweet spot". If things don't change in the next few days I am heading back for another adjustment.
SAGARCIA

SAGARCIA

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Blog 89575
 

What Is It!!

Had my 4th fill on 7/6 and hit my sweet spot:thumbup:. I’m almost over this nasty cold, eatting much better, taking my Biotin and hitting the gym everyday. Got on the scale yesterday before my workout at the gym in the morning and lost 8lb:thumbup: from my last visit to the Doc back in 7/6.Everything is going as it should "SLOW AND STEADY" right? So why do I feel like I’m not doing enough? Why do I feel so bluhhhh? Im not digging this feeling at all...:tt2:
marig1104

marig1104

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Blog 94798
 

Post op day two

I finally slept last night after taking an ambien. Of course I agonized over whether I could take it or not. I finally did and slept till 10 this morning without waking up. Drinking every 15 minutes has become a pain. I have been a little hungry today. i am still experimenting with the protein intake. I have to maximize the protein while minimizing the disgusting taste of the soy protein. I went out today with my hubby. I had to get fitted with a knee brace from my June knee surgery. I had a dilemma and somewhat of an anxiety attack last night due to a medication I thought I could not break apart. I finally called my family doc today and he said not to worry about it to go ahead and cut it up. Ok so I feel better now. I think every day will get better. I have not taken the vicodin today. I did take some liquid advil which helped a lot. I went ahead and got some tabs to break up. A whole ounce of childrens advil is gross. I am soooo thirsty.
belld

belld

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Blog 90427
 

Almost, but not quite

After work tonight we (the hubs and I) went to the gym for our Friday night sweat. On Sun and Wed we do 1/2 cardio and a 1/2 weight training. But on Friday nights we do at least an hour staight cardio.   To digress for just a minute, I somehow hurt my back a short time ago and I really don't know what I did, but it has been bothering me. We bought a new mattress and I love it, but I find I am sleeping more on my back, which may be the cause of the back pain. Who knows? On Tues I had a massage at the gym, which felt great while I was getting it, but soon afterwards the pain returned.   So, anyway, we pull up in front of the gym and I mention my back and my husband who has been having a hip problem. He says to me, "Why are we going to work out when we are both hurting" and I said "Because it is Friday and this is what we do on Friday." So he asked me if I had a broken leg would I still work out and I said if I had to drag it behind me the answer would be YES!   Boy has my complete outlook on everything changed since the lap-band. I have totally adopted and adapted to a new lifestyle and I know I am better for it. My eating style has changed, my fluid intake has changed. In my blog from 8/4, I said I was 230.8 and I couldn't wait to be in the 220s. I weighed myself tonight after the workout and I am now 230.2. I know that by sometime next week, if not sooner, I will reach my first goal and I'll be in the 220s. I am taking 10lbs at a time so I don't get myself crazy, which my husband says is not a far trip. Small steps eventually take you where you want to go and I am on the road to my goal.   One of the ladies who works in my company was walking behind me today and she caught up with me and commented that I have lost a lot of weight. She said it was very noticable from behind. I was so excited to hear that - it made me very happy.   Lap-band is a great tool. It gave me the confidence I needed to get off my butt and get to the gym, eat the way I should and start feeling proud of myself and my accomplishments. I hope you all feel as wonderful as I do!
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 89559
 

Fill #3 Update

Have I said I love my surgeon's office? The PA is WONDERFUL. My appointment was this afternoon for fill #3. Wasn't sure if this was a good thing or not, so I kept the appointment and had about 30 minutes of conversation and training. Yep, training.   My weight loss is good. Blood pressure was ok, not great. What we do every time is fill out a questionnaire -- what we are eating, how often, how we feel, issues etc. Then the PA comes in. She started asking me questions about how many times I've thrown up since the last fill, how often I get stuck, motivation levels, hunger..... After about 10 minutes she says I'm not going to fill you today -- you need to do the following:   1. First two bites of every meal should be soft -- applesauce, tea, liquid. This will "wake up" the pouch. I was eating the first couple bites of solids fast (starving) and the pouch rebelled. Throwing those bites up would move me back to starvation, and I wasn't getting a "full signal" after that. (I didn't do this EVERY time I ate, but probably once a day).   2. Then eat the 1c of food within 20 minutes, careful to chew and wait, but within 20 minutes. If I'm not done don't eat the rest.   3. Don't eat anything within 3 hours after the last meal. Water, tea, juice, popsicle. Nothing else.   So I'm going to work on this. I was following what I've been told, but I can follow this and I'm excited about it. Thank you to everyone for your support and advice! Happy Weekend!!!
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 91834
 

It's a date!!!!!!!!!!!!

I finally got my approval. My date is Sept 10. I start my pre-op diet on August 25 or so. I am relieved, excited and scared to death. This site has been so much help to me during my journey even if no body ever talks back:smile2:
ceb702

ceb702

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Blog 87176
 

8 weeks post op!

Hey everyone! I finally feel like "blogging". Yesterday was 8 weeks post op for me. I feel great and dont notice any difference in the way that I feel at all. Once in a while, I get an ache in my port area, but nothing I cant deal with!! I got my 1st fill at 6 weeks and I got 4.2 ccs. Since that time, I have lost another 5lbs bringing my total to 32 lbs. I am finally starting to notice in my clothes, and people are asking me if I am losing. I cant tell by looking in the mirror though... I will get there! I am sooo glad I did this! The pre op diet and the post op not eating were HARD, but I made it.......
Tayter

Tayter

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Salmon With Yogurt Curry Sauce

Looking for a low calorie dish for tonight's dinner,try this one. This is one of my favorites. Salmon with Yogurt Curry Sauce, is lite and full of taste. Am sure your family will love it.. ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings   Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes   338 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE :tt2:http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 90804
 

Routine

Yesterday marked the end of my third week post surgery. I was off work for two weeks and returned to work last week. I finally feel as though I'm getting into a routine with what I need to do and eat - and it's a good thing. It feels good. My face looks thinner to me and clothes are fitting differently. I did not have any bathroom scales at home before surgery, so I'm going by my doctor's office scales. I stopped in there today for a weight check and have lost 20 pounds (pre and post op)- I am thrilled! I have said since I started this that I truly don't care if the weight comes off slowly (not that I call this slowly, but I know it will slow down), but my main focus is to have the weight stay off. That has never happened for me. I'm so thankful for this site and for all the help and encouragement I read here every day. God's best to you all, my fellow bandsters . . here we go . . :tt2:
marw

marw

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GonnaBeFit
 

Moving Along!!!

YAY!!! So at the end of the info seminar I was under the impression that I wouldnt get any appt until September. Well today ... I GOT A CALL!!! I go in for .. well I dont even know what it is exactly but I go in to see the PA, a pre consultation maybe? I dont know exactly. So that is for August 25th! I'm going to try to schedule the psych consult that day and the nutrition consult too! That way I can just go from there!!! I'm so hoping that I can get the surgery before my husband comes back from Iraq in Oct. *Fingers crossed, Prayers going up and hoping it works out Gods way!*
GonnaBeFit

GonnaBeFit

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Blog 3238
 

Officially starting to lose it

Okay, I must be doing something wrong with this pre-op diet. Something happened between Day 1 and now that I must've totally skipped because I broke down crying at the most stupidest thing... I didn't have onions for my salad. So, I yelled at the air as my boyfriend looked on in amazement at the show I was putting on. And then, I proceeded to cry. Took me a few seconds to calm down and realize that I was the one who had chosen this and that I sure as hell wasn't going to die for lack of an onion. Now, to tell my boyfriend the same thing. I had to call my nutrionist and it turns out I need more protein in my diet (at least 3 shakes a day since it helps to stave off the hunger). I'm still determined to see this thru but I'm hoping that lil episode was the first and last one? Can someone give me any insight? :thumbup:
Butrcupz622

Butrcupz622

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Blog 81574
 

Day 10 of 27

Day 10 really sucked. I ate the last of the cottage cheese last night and I was already out of Greek yogurt so this morning I had the idea that I should have a bagel thin with peanut butter for breakfast. BAD DECISION! Then I had an argument with my husband (stress really tightens my stomach) then I got on my bike my food started swelling in my stomach and I started sliming, when I got to the park I had to throw up slime. So its hotter than hell, humid like you wont believe and I am throwing up in the bushes. Now its 4 hours later and I am sitting at my desk spitting in my trash. :smile: The pity party is on.   Here is what I was suppose to do: As many rounds as you can do for 30 minutes: 4 minute run/walk with a purpose
10 push ups
20 squats
20 sit ups
Here is what I did: Ride my bike to the park .99 miles Puke in the bushes (Any ideas for calorie burn?) Ride my bike home. :tt2:
LeighaMason

LeighaMason

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Blog 96813
 

Frustrated with my insurance.

So I just got a call this morning from my surgeons office. She wanted to tell me that she just spoke with my insurance and I have to meet some medical criteria before my insurance can consider (you notice how she said consider not approve or deny) me getting the LAP-BAND® surgery. I was so upset because I called my insurance twice to verify everything and they never told me that I had to go through a 6mos nutritional program and other testings (I knew about the testings but they were asking for other tests I'm like dang you want to check my a** too..lol sorry that was too much):mad:!! Uuuugggghhhh so irritated with them right now. So now I have to go through this nutritional program and now I'm worried that after I do all of this they'll deny me :mad:UUUUGGGGGHHH!!!! But don't worry I'm not giving up I've gotten this far and I'm not turning back so I'll do it all !! Health insurances are so funny they do everything in there power to not pay for your health care services, its like they want you to be close to death before they decide to pay for something:mad2:. But I will keep on keeping on and I wont let this bring me down. You know what let me stop right now I wouldn't be in this predicament if I hadn't of let myself get so big like this.:smile: I'll still move forward with my plans/goals just wanted to get this off of my chest before I start my day at work, everyone have an awesome day and thanks for letting me vent..lol :tt2:. I feel so much better.
PM82

PM82

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Blog 96436
 

weight loss surgery for dummies?

Has anyone read this book? I came across it when I was looking at amazon for some new books to read. By the way my fav author is "Jen Lancaster" she is way toooo funny. If anyone wants a funny read try, "Such a Pretty Fat" it is LOL funny. Well anyways let me know if anyone has picked up the "Weight loss surgery for dummies"?
nbrett

nbrett

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