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Blog 84015
 

Operation Mission Pre-Op Diet Day 6

SO...amazingly...it IS getting easier! I definitely couldn't imagine me even thinking this on Monday! hahaha...All I could think about was eating something...anything! hahaha...   I feel good today! I'm down 4.2 lbs this morning since Sunday! I suppose that helps too...when every time I step on the scale, it is going in the southern direction! hahah :tt2: At least I'm seeing some progress immediately. I'm happy with 4lbs...I can't wait to see how I am with 20, 30, 40, 50, etc.!!   Anyway, surgery is on Tuesday (the 10th!). Any suggestions as far as what to bring to the hospital? The nurse at pre-op said that I should wear comfy clothes...b/c those would be the clothes that I'd be going home in. No jewelry, no cell phones...   Anything else that I need?   Anyway, I'll be cleaning this weekend...making sure that everything is all set for my return on the 11th. I'm going to have all of my laundry washed, my bedsheets cleaned, all of the dishes done, etc. I purchased some containers of Nectar, so they are scheduled to arrive on the 10th. I'll make sure I have plenty of popscicles and chicken stock in the house! I'll make sure I have plenty of Gas-X strips too. I want to be set for the week, at least...even though I have the second week off as well.   Anyway...any suggestions to make this upcoming week a little easier would be great!   I can't wait to join you all in Band Land! :smile:
jennay5180

jennay5180

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Blog 98587
 

Wishing for the day!!

For the last eight years....I have tried to fight my insurance company which is BCBS of IL. My husband's company specifically put a clause in the insurance policy excluding any weight loss surgery. I went to see an head and neck surgery due to severe sleep apnea and he advised me I desperately need the surgery! I was wondering if anyone has ask the insurance company to approve the surgery to cure the sleep apnea instead of using morbid obesity? Is this a way to get around the wording? I also have type II diabetes (insulin dependent) and arthritis in both knees (needing replacements, I am only 36) Ugh...anyone have suggestions? :tt2:
Liberty222

Liberty222

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Blog 75574
 

The Right Path Taken!!!!!!

:tt2: In his poem, "The Road Not Taken," Robert Frost wrote about two paths that diverge in a wood and how he chose the"one less traveled by,". He ended the poem with these words: "and that has made all the difference."   We may ponder what may have happened if we had veered down another life path. Ultimately, however, it's the path taken that molds you into the person you turned out to be~~~for better or worse. How blessed you are when you choose the path that leads to God.   I feel he directs my path! Let him lead you too. The path to change my life with the lap band has been wonderful, different, exciting and a path filled with challenges. But I am happier today because even tho I get up and get on the scales and they are not just where I would like them to be yet, I can tell you they are not where I was last year on a path to destruction of my body and mind. I can now serve my God stronger and longer because of this choice and I feel I have taken the Right Path. To those of you having surgery today, or in the near future, it is the path that will help you change your life!:smile::w00t:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 79919
 

August Progress

So it is Augst, 6th... the scale is not moving as I would have hoped it would so I have a new tactic. I am writing down my foods and exercising at least 3X a week! GEE~ What a concept! I am in a size 14 jeans so that is one accomplishment! I haven't been in size 14 for at least 6 or 7 years I bet. I am feeling better. Less aches and pains for sure! Hope everyone has a great day!!! Keep up the good work! :tt2: (wt. 186 lbs from 228 lbs)
kleinow01

kleinow01

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Blog 97654
 

Tomorrow

Tomorrow, tomorrow I love you tomorrow.... I have my surgery tomorrow, very excited, a little nervous but know all will be good.... :tt2:
jkbrown53

jkbrown53

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Blog 90310
 

Pre-OP today

Ok so I had my pre-op today. I was a bit excited thinking I was going to finally get a for sure date! Well i walked out of there with a "well call you monday to pick a date"..... OH MY GOODNESS!!! I guess im partially to blame I cant do it on the 23rd like they had available. So on the bright side the nurse is going to try and work some schedules around and see if she can fit me in next week! I am hoping this is what I am going to hear on monday, I will be soooo very excited and ready to go. Keep your fingers crossed guys! its going to be the longest weekend of my life so far. :tt2:
erikamayfield

erikamayfield

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Blog 90427
 

My loss is another persons gain.

I was getting ready for work this morning and picked out a pair of capri pants and a cute top with rhinestones on it. Well, the capri's were so big, I would not have been able to walk around without losing them. So, I go back into my closet to find a belt. Well, I haven't owned a belt in over 20 years, so I kept searching for something to hold up my pants.   I tried on my husband's belt, but it was much too large. I didn't have any safety pins or rope, so I kept looking until I found a belt that I thought might work. It was the belt of my flannel robe! After wrapping it around my waist and knotting it a couple of times, I decided to ditch the capris. My husband was laughing so hard I thought he would pee himself.   So I put on a pair of regular jeans, which are also large enough for me to take off without opening them, but I put them on anyway and put on the top. The top was huge! It was falling off my shoulders, so I took it off and grabbed another top. The same thing happened, not twice, but 6 times!   The receptionist at my job is a large woman, so I brought the bag of clothes to her and she was thrilled to have some new tops and a pair of capris. :smile:   This weekend I will be going through and cleaning out my closet. I bought some new tops about a week ago, which are still a little too snug around my stomach, but I am hoping in about a week they will fit. I do need to purchase some new pants, though. I think I would be arrested if I walked around allowing my pants to hit the floor. lol.:tt2:   What a great feeling! People keep saying I look great and that they can see a big difference, but until I tried to do something simple like get dressed for work today, I didn't really notice a big difference. Love my lap-band.   Have a great night everyone.
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 84891
 

Recovery Time???

I am having surgery on Wednesday morning, first appointment of the day, 7am! I can not wait...pre-op diet is getting boring though I'm happy that it's not all liquid. I've been doing pretty good on it, down 10lbs. I'm amazed when I look at the scale.   On Friday night, the 13th, a bunch of high school friends are meeting up for a reunion and going dancing. I'm trying to figure out how to explain why I can't go (downside of not telling anyone!). Is there any chance that I would be up enough to go out and offer to be the designated driver (since I can't drink anyway!) or am I fooling myself to think I may be able to make it for the reunion?
Lap2Fab

Lap2Fab

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Blog 98543
 

not losing

got first fill of 4cc and second last month 1 cc and can still eat any thing.how many fill to get to green zone :tt2:
JOHNETTA

JOHNETTA

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Blog 93350
 

Just got my first fill....4.5 CC's... YAY!!!

Today I finally got my first fill; it was somewhat successful but not without a hitch. I had to go to radiology so my doctor can find my port without incident like the last time. So anyway even with the X-ray it still took him 3 tries to find the port. It did not hurt at all, just felt weird when he was entering the port. The first time he entered, of course with the X-ray he was having a few issues entering the port so he had to try again but the machine was in the way of the needle so he had to use a smaller needle to enter the port while the machine was over me. Anyway it took about 35 minutes for the whole procedure. Never the less I am happy and so excited. My doctor told me I should be down about 30 pounds by my next appointment which is in 30 days from now. This was the best decision I have ever made.
Mrs. Stevenson

Mrs. Stevenson

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Blog 3238
 

The Horror!

So.. I'm on my third day of this liquid diet and not only am I starting to feel the hunger within but I've also had the misfortune of having to run to the bathroom a million times (not to be gross). I'm guessin this is my own version of a colon cleanser. Not good. But, I am counting down the days already.... waiting... waiting... and still waiting. Can't wait!
Butrcupz622

Butrcupz622

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Blog 92116
 

jean shorts....dooooooown!

Whoo-Hooo! I just pulled down my jean shorts w/o unzipping them!! you see them over there on the floor?? do you hear them crying? you know WHY they're crying?? b/c I'm never going to wear them anymore!! they're never going to go any fun places w/me again! I'm leaving you, baggy shorts! get over me :tt2:
J_BandRanger

J_BandRanger

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Blog 82709
 

Giby97, Traveling to Obtain a "FILL"

How does one get a "Fill". Traveling, sometimes great distances. For me it's up early like 5 am. Ride in a car to the bus station, and find a parking slot. Then its purchase a ticket for a 3.5 hr bus ride, where at the end you change mode of trans for a subway, then a briskly walk say 10 minutes to the Doc's office. All this for a 20 minute "Fill" a weight-in. Before departing the doc's office, try to drink some water to see if your ok from the "Fill". Then it's a reversal of the travel back home. Practically a full day, and I am thankful I can do this on a Saturday. After the doc's appointment may with my wife stop at a restuarant like we always do and have a light lunch-soup for me, maybe alittle rice. After a few bites as in the past, that's it. Restriction. Yes that's what it's all about, more restriction, and eating less. Once home it's liquids for a few days, tomatoe juice, chicken noodle soup, and water, maybe a shake or two, and possibly a sugarless popsicle. This will be my routine for a week. Yes very demanding and strick but necessary for me to guarantee my loss by 18 Sep of a few more unwanted #s. This is my story. and on 17 Sep you can hear the rest of my story-my results on this particular journey. Have a great day all!!:tt2:
Giby97

Giby97

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Blog 94798
 

Post op Day 1

Everything went smoothly yesterday. The people at the outpatient surgery at Northwest Medical Center in Houston were great. The anesthetist Alan was cute and funny. They took great care of me. Last night was restless. I couldn't burp with my cpap on so every once in a while I would have to get up and take off the mask and walk around. I have made use of the pain meds. the pain has not been overbearing but it is hard to cough and I need to cough. I haven't been hungry at all but I have been drinking anyway. My husband waited on me hand and foot yesterday but has made me get up and move around today and do for myself. He is so wonderfully supportive but always has my best interests at heart so he makes me do things he knows are better for me. I am on my way!:tt2:
belld

belld

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Blog 93898
 

Moved!

...to Minnesota, that is!   In fact, the movers are here as we speak. They were supposed to be here yesterday...no tip for them! 3 nights of sleeping on the floor bites...just sayin'.   So, lots of stress and having to eat out for the last 4 days (since my kitchen was packed up!) means I haven't lost any more weight! So I'm down 4 pounds since my first fill. I have to call the local doc today to try to get in for a second fill at the end of the month.   On that note, I got my op report and fille report from my surgeon back in Chicago and it was a very interesting read!! Kinda weird how they described in detail everything they did during the surgery...pulling back the liver, cuting here or there...seems unreal! Good thing I'm not too squeamish about that kind of stuff! Ha! Oh, I also found out that since my first fill, I have 3cc in a 10cc band. Good to know!   Ok, this was just an "I'm still alive, just busy!" blog. :smile: Now that I'm starting to settle in, I'll be able to get online more often.   Blessings, all!   xo   ~ M :tt2:
maggs79

maggs79

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Info or Advice?

Hi everyone! It is amazing how much you can learn about yourself when you are willing to accept it. One thing I have noticed during this "journey" is that people have no hesitation in giving out advice and indicating that they know better than I do. I have had that with diet, exercise, you name it.   But then I started to realize that I do it too! And I started to wonder how I am making people feel when I do that. I'm trying to make a consicous effort to only give advice when it has been requested (except of course when it comes to my parents...they get it automatically. :tt2:) It is a fine line between giving (or getting) information and giving (or getting) unsolicited advice. In my opinion, I LOVE information and want as much of it as I can get. But I can do without advice and the judgement that sometimes comes with it.   For instance, with my decision to start walking down the stairs at work...I appreciated getting the information that walking DOWN stairs can be hard on your knees and isn't typically a recommended form of exercise. With that information, I can pay close attention to my knees and any pain that might creep up. However, I didn't appreciate the advice that I should be walking UP the stairs and how I should go about doing that and then the judgement that followed when I decided to stick with my plan for the time being.   [Deep breath.] I just get frustrated, you know? Anyway, I hope it goes without saying that my blog is an unofficial solicitation for feedback, so advice out here NEVER goes unappreciated!! :smile: Maybe I'm being hypocritical, but I think it is different.   Speaking of Project Stairs, I have finished Day 4. My calves are still burning, but at least I was able to get out of bed this morning without feeling like I was going to collapse! They hurt, but now feel more like I had a crazy hard work out...not that someone beat my legs with a bat. Ha! One more day then they will get a two day break.   My friend bailed on water aerobics with me last night. She is a working mom of three, so I can hardly get upset with her! I went to Jazzercise instead. I will go again tonight. I love it, so it is always good!   Have a great day!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 3365
 

My Surgery

The day of the surgery, we were picked up at the airport and taken just across the border into Tijuana to the hospital. The hospital was small & different than I expected, but the people were very professional, clean & so generous. From the moment we stepped inside, we were TOTALLY taken care of. Now, my BFF & I had done all our research on the LapBand and was scheduled for that morning. However, upon speaking with the OWNER of the hospital & his recommendation, we both chose to have the Sleeve instead. The doctor explained the differences & complications/maintenance of each. We both felt that the Sleeve was the right thing for us. I KNOW that was God's hand yet again!
Dora

Dora

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Blog 3365
 

I've NEVER blogged before!

Hello! I really don't know how this works as this is a first for me. I don't expect anyone to care about reading this so I'm gonna think of this as a diary. I have been very lax about journaling my weight loss journey so far. I'm a little ashamed of that!   Today marks me at 8 weeks post-op VSG. I'm not one to weigh myself (hardly EVER) but upon scheduling my surgery date, I weighed in at 215. I then did a 10 day Pre-Op Diet and lost 7 lbs! My surgery day weight was officially 208 lbs. I now weigh 183!! That's 25 lbs in 8 weeks! Sometimes upon reading other people's posts of HUGE amounts of weightloss in only a month's time, I feel depressed. BUT, I've averaged 3 lbs. a week and if I continue at that rate, that's 150 lbs in a year!   I do want to share about my decision on having weight loss surgery. My BFF and I have struggled with our weight for years, trying every kind of diet out there. A woman we work for mentioned that her neighbor(an RN) had went to Mexico & had the LapBand done because it was soooo much cheaper than in the States. This started my intensive research. I quickly found out through the internet & an awesome book that the States are WAY behind in medical procedures. I have no insurance and would have to Self-pay so Mexico was the ONLY option for me if I truly wanted to change my life.   I have no doubt that every step of this journey has been a God-thing. I found a Patient Coordinator who took care of everything and had my BFF & I booked for surgery quickly. Before we knew it, our 10 day liquid diet was over (BEWARE: day 2 was a KILLER!) and we were flying to San Diego.
Dora

Dora

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Blog 75574
 

A decision to Trust!

:smile:Learning to swim in daunting. You'll probably never forget how it felt to squint across the pool before filling your lungs with that last deep breath. Three strokes later, your hesitant paddling ended in frantic sputtering when water started closing over your head. At the same moment, strong arms caught you from beneath and lifted you back up to the surface. ( I had this happen to me at age 12 in our large round town lake)   A heart of trust is one of life's sweet but hard-won gifts. The discovery that God is always there, ready to lift you up when you start to sink, replaces fear with courage and timidity with boldness. Along with that courage and boldness comes the strength to face whatever life throws at you~even when it requires a long scary swim to the other side.   We can equate this long scary swim to the other side, to our decision to have the LAP-BAND®®® as well. We are uncertain, hopeful, scared and wanting. We have to get decisive, use the courage that we can drum up from within and be bold and go forward with our decision, trusting that we are doing the RIGHT thing for us! I know that I could not do a thing or make a decision without first trusting God to guide me. When I decided to do this LAP-BAND®®® thing, I was scared, unsure of how it would affect my life, how it would change me and my family, could I do it? It became a decision I had to Trust! Some days, I am still scared. I will try to eat something and I question myself, can I eat this? Will it get stuck? And I can get on edge about the band. Other days there is no question. I am starting to feel Normal with the band, not apprehensive at all, about getting together with friends attending functions such as weddings, showers, and parties without thinking everyone is watching me eat. I feel like one of the bunch again! I thank God everyday for my decision.:tt2:   In you O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness. Psalm 31:1 NKIV   Dear God, I am a child in your arms. Thank you for holding me in your loving embrace. I depend on your provision and protection. Amen
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 94814
 

Two dates to remember

finally.. im getting my WLS is on the 27 of august:thumbup:.   dont know which is worst waiting for WLS or waiting for my retirement:thumbup:   Yes. LAP-BAND® nation I TOMMY GUNN is leaving the work force after 30yrs im callin it quit.:tt2: my time is up.       TWO IMPORTANCE DATE TO......   AUGUST 27, 2010 - WLS:scared2:   JANUARY 10, 2011-RETIREMENT:thumbup:
tommygunn49

tommygunn49

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Blog 97014
 

An Ode to the 220's

I got on the scale this morning.....119.5! I have lingered in the 220's for almost 5 years now, so I thought a special goodbye was in order......... Goodbye cruel 220's. You started as a burst to 222 one day 5 years ago, when I discovered the Picato Burrito at my favorite Tex Mex place. I tried to beat you back down to the teens, but you would have nothing of it. Instead, you let me hover from 225-228 for years. I joined a gym, you laughed, I started Weight Watchers, you showed me the new pizza place around the corner. You actually let me sneak to 118 once when I was on Jenny Craig, but 2 weeks later you lured me back in. Your grip only loosened last year when you allowed me to venture into the 230's...you guys must be friends. It's been a long, bumpy (and lumpy) ride 220's, but good riddance. I am stronger than you now. I will never see you or the bad habits and bad choices I need to be in you again! Now on to the battle of the teens! Thank you my glorious God for the strength you have given me!!!
Seanamw

Seanamw

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