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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! California Rolls Deconstructed

I love taking a dish and deconstructing it. Here is a different take on California Rolls. My version has only 29 calories, without losing it's flavors. Great for a Hors D'oeuvre or a small meal.Your friends and family will love this. ENJOY!   Makes 24 rolls   Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes   29 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 92813
 

Random ramblings @ midnight

I am excited I can't wait until I can set my date for surgery!! I'm nervous and anxious also! I pray this will work. I know it will it has to! I can't allow myself to live like this any longer. I want this FOR me. I've lived my whole life putting my family and everyone else before me but now is the time I put MYSELF before everyone else. I feel selfish. But I want more energy and I want to feel better! (Physically and emotionally!) I want to be able to someday have children running around *and* be able to keep up with them. I don't think that is too much to ask?? I'm only 22 and I already have zilch energy after I go to work. This will work I just have to think positive right? ~
nisset

nisset

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Blog 43817
 

Almost 2 years out and back to surgery I go.

Well my worst fears have been confirmed. I will be back to surgery on 8/10. My band has slipped and my stomach has prolapsed through the top of my band. The last two weeks have been horrible. I can't sleep and I can't eat. I am even more so nervous for this surgery than the first. My physician says I am rare only 5% of individuals have band slips. Well does that make me a higher risk for other complications? Please keep me in your prayers. Good luck to all, and here is hoping the 2nd time is the charm. I am going back in to surgery weighing 160. I should be exstatic that I am down 80 pounds since the beginning of my journey, but I can't help feel like a failure because of the slipped band. I know I need to be more careful this time around. That is if my band can be saved. I pray that it can be, as I would be lost without it!
atenciym

atenciym

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GonnaBeFit
 

Info Seminar

Well I just got back from the information seminar, got the kiddo in bed and sat down at the computer. It is K's (my daughter) first day of school tomorrow .. going to Pre-K! I"m so excited for her to go and learn, I know she is going to do great but I'm gonna miss my precious baby!   So, on to the seminar ... two things really that I thought of it 1. I'm really leaning toward the Lapband for sure now. Just from what they said about the bypass and the sleeve, I feel like the lapband would suit me better and be more for my lifestyle and desires. and then 2. I'm totally bummed because they are scheduling consults for September, no sooner. I was really hoping to have the surgery in the beginning of Sept since I am already approved with my insurance and all I need to do is the consult, psych and nutrition appts then the surgery. I guess there is a reason God is having me wait. Just have to trust in HIS time. (I"ve been learning that A LOT lately in other areas!)   I am even more excited to have it done though. I've been really worried about excess skin at the end of it all and needing some plastic surgery afterwards ... which would of course have to be out of pocket, and the Doc said that if you are in your 20s or 30s and strength train while you lose, it is easier for your skin to "pop" back. Well I am 30 right now, 31 in Nov and I love strength training! I also heard someone on here say that if you have a BMI of less than 45 or 50, I cant remember which one, that your skin is more likely to "shrink" as well ... All positives!!!
GonnaBeFit

GonnaBeFit

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Blog 98025
 

Cigna PPO Insurance

Hello everyone, Does anyone have Cigna PPO? I am going through the process of the approval right now. I read that I could bypass the 6 month wait because of my medical problems. I have had all the pre-op test done. I am ready for the Band. Has anyone had any expirience with CIGNA?
true1

true1

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Blog 74571
 

Two weeks and a day out!

Hello Fellow Bandsters! I just thought I would post a quick update. I had my two week follow up yesterday. Dr. Brown said I had lost 21 pounds. I was shocked! He was really happy. He said because there is no fill - no restriction most people don't lose much until they get that first fill. He told me not to be upset if I gain a few pounds before my fill (2.5 weeks from now) and I told him that wasn't an option! I'll try any way. I am definitely hungry now a few hours after I eat and can eat anything but am avoiding all the things I know I won't be able to eat in the future - bread, pasta, and rice. I'm a vegetarian and have been eating a lot of Indian (good thing I can cook it) so it is filled with protein and that is good. I am still having issues with loose stools (gross I know) but hopefully that will get better with time. I go back to the life of fighting crime on Monday and actually am excited to go back to work. I miss it! Pathetic I know! I hope everyone else (especially the July folks) are doing well. Peace and blessings, Elizabeth
EEE3

EEE3

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Blog 3238
 

Intro

Hey, my name is Moraima. I'm due to go in for surgery on August 17th and I've already started my pre-op diet. I found this site while I was doing my research on the surgery. I'm not really scared of getting the operation as I am about the adjustment period afterwards. But, I'm glad I found this site. It helps me know that I'm not alone in this experience.
Butrcupz622

Butrcupz622

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Blog 90427
 

Almost there...

I can't believe it but I am almost out of the 230s.:cool:   Tonight when I finished my workout at the gym, I weighed myself and was astonished that the scale said 230.8. So, I got off and after it registered back to zero, I stepped on again. OMG, I will be in the 220s sometime very soon. Possibly when I weigh in on Friday night or Sunday, which is the day I keep recorded.   Monday was the start of my 7th week since my surgery and I am down 22.6lbs - an average of 3.2lbs a week. And still, no fill! This lap-band is an amazing tool, but I am working by butt off to continue with this forward momentum. Don't let anyone tell you this is easy, because it isn't. But I see it is making me so much happier and feeling so much better, that it is worth it all.   I remember, not too long ago, that I would get into bed around 10 or 11PM and by 1:30am I was sitting in my living room on my recliner, wide awake, just looking around. I didn't turn on the TV so I wouldn't wake up the hubs. Sure I would fall back to sleep, but the sleep apnea would keep waking me up. Now I go to bed and outside of a quick trip to the bathroom, I get back into bed and wake up when the alarm goes off. How remarkable is that? My husband says I still snore, but softer, and we are both hoping that will end at some point (lol).   So, I will continue on my trek. With all other diets, and I have been on almost ever stinking one, I would lose 25lbs and that would be it. I can't wait to hit the 26lb loss and then the 30lb loss. I know it is going to happen this time. I am so excited to see where this journey leads me and I hope you all come along for the ride and share your journey with me.
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 93073
 

Size 16

Tried on a size 16W jeans...Got them on but couldn't close them...OMG it's looking good....I have another goal, to get into those jeans by Sept 1........Still loosing weight on first fill....(6/21/10).:cool:
blossoming

blossoming

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Blog 97014
 

Week one post-op done!

Yeah! Got through the first week with only pain in my left side, so intense when I moved that I had to stop my daily walks. I thought it was from the port, but found out it's a stubborn gas bubble! Back to walking for me...only way to get those nasty bubbles out! I caught myself today reverting back to an old habit. I made 2 packages of sugar free jello in a big bowl and sat down to have some. I was watching TV and didn't realize how much I ate until I was way past the normal serving size. I was very careless. Now had this been anything else, I could have gotten sick. So, note to self - portion out what I am going to eat and no eating in front of the TV. It's so easy to fall into the mindless grazing for me, so I must be very diligent. On a good note, I am down 20lbs from the start of the pre-op diet (7/13), my clothes are lose and even my face is getting smaller! Now that I can do protien shakes, my energy level is much higher and I am getting a lot more done!
Seanamw

Seanamw

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Blog 88752
 

Ahhh...today...

Today is a good day!:w00t: I'm down 1.5lbs this week. Good thing too, cuz I see the doc on Monday! :laugh: I'm going to ask him for a small fill this time. I've been crazy hungry the last couple weeks, but mostly yesterday. It lasted all day:thumbdown: I'm talking MAJOR muchies! Think my "blues" were due to PMS. They're not so bad this week. I seem to have my old PMS symtoms back (hunger, crabbiness, sadness, bloating). Haven't had those in years. I'm thinking the weight change is playing games with the hormones!!:cool: I'm still doing what doc asked of me tho, counting calories and journaling my food/water (back to basics). I start tomorrow on that new "gym" downstairs!!:mad: Maybe hit a couple garage sales to see what's out there for exercise stuff! Yeah, yeah..I know...just more junk for me to pile up in basement!! LOL Have an awsome day!!:mad:
Carosel2002

Carosel2002

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Blog 95628
 

35 Days Post-op

So far so good! Lost 27lbs...that is not all that much, but the great part is that i have kept it off so far AND I loose more every day.
Seby

Seby

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Blog 82709
 

Giby97, One More Time "FILL" for 2010

Headed to the doc's this weekend to get one more "Fill". This will be my 4th, maybe a 1.5 cc which added to my already 6 cc's will give me a 7.5 cc in a 10 cc band. This will help me maintain as I head to the states, for some training and a short vacation. Down to 105.8 kg from 121.1kg since Jan 10. Pant's size now is 48, down from 54. Shirt size down from 3x to 1x, all at the 7 month point after my surgery. Feeling great, always happy, lots of energy, enjoy work, fishing, gardening, and my dogs all six. Once heard in a movie, "Stuff is Getting Better" and that it is, I'm Loosing these unwanted #s. It's gradual like 1.68#s per week, but that is ok. Sometimes the weight lingers and holds on for a long while, but then out of the blue, it begins to drop. I have not routinely exercised, but will do so beginning tonight. Going to ride my stationary bike for 40 min to 1 hr. Time to get moving as my anniversary is approacing, 4 Jan 2011. I want to be at 100 kg. This is my GOAL for one year. My next goal will be to shed the #s to be at 170 #s. Ultimately I will try to reach 165 or even 160, then it's well, NEW CLOTHES for the NEW ME. One more goal will be to go to the pool and swim-my ultimate dream. Goals are reachable. To all bandsters, stay positive, be patient, and relax and enjoy the ride, it's fantastic, and unbelievable. God Bless.
Giby97

Giby97

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Blog 95848
 

260 how I hate you!

264.8, 262.2, 263.6. I cant get below 260. I am not doing well with my weight loss. 5 weeks post op and not losing really any weight. I always level out at 260 and have for 3 years. I hate 260, I want to weigh 250 something or 240 something, but not freaking 260 something. So tired of seeing that number!!!!:cool:
lovinlife4eva

lovinlife4eva

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Blog 94384
 

On the countdown to mushies!

Today is alittle over a week since my surgery, last Monday and I have to say that I am feeling pretty good. My post op appointment on Monday was literally 5 minutes and I was sent on my way until my first fill in 4 weeks.   Now that the swelling has gone down, I am hungry!! I hated drinking the protein shakes since the pre-op week but now I really HATE them. I am sick of liquid anything, which includes soups and jello and even frozen pops. All I want now is some "real" food...bring the mushies!   I have to be on mushies for 3 weeks and so I already know a million receipes that will make me happy...so here is hoping that I survive until Saturday.:cool:
Moquarius

Moquarius

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Blog 1569
 

Family reunion and they don't Know Yet!!!!

I am getting ready to go to a Family re-union and no one knows I have done this - it has been hard to hold back but in a few more days they will have some EYE Candy. Last time we got together was about a year ago, and I was at my heaviest. I have sense lost 105 lbs with only 11 lbs to go to reach my 2nd goal. The first goal was 100 lbs. 2nd goal is to weigh 195. Check out the pictures from last week. I think I am going to tell them I was on the biggest looser and they should watch the show to see me next season. Pull the string some until it is time to go. I will let you know how it goes. :thumbup::thumbup::lol0:
Thinmint

Thinmint

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Blog 3370
 

First Meeting with Dr. Castro

Hubby and I met with the man that will hopefully help me with my band problems and get me into a sleeve.   Dr. Castro was very informed as to the causes that many of us "old timer" bandsters face as far as Esophageal Pain and stretching. I was surprised at the amount of time he spent making sure we were informed and understood my options. Dr. Castro agrees with me that the Sleeve would be the best choice for me because of IBS and he mentioned the fact that scar tissue would make RNY/Gastric Bypass difficult to "connect" and that when my band was functioning correctly I did very well loosing 140lbs purly on a restrictive surgery. He is going to submit to insurance again and is willing to talk to the insurance on a peer to peer basis, which is more than Dr. Felts was willing to do!!!
Carrie

Carrie

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Oh my legs...my aching legs!! :)

Thank you all for helping me celebrate Fat Day yesterday!! Thankfully that is past and I feel much better today. :cool:   On Monday, the elevators broke in my office building. Since the service elevator takes so long, I took the stairs. I work on the 18th floor so that is a lot of stairs. I was very sore (especially my calves!) yesterday so I decided to walk down the stairs every day until they don't hurt anymore. I'm not sure if that is genius or nuts!   I did it Monday right before leaving work and going to Jazzercise which I don't think was the best plan. Last night I did it after work too which was fine since I didn't do much in the evening. Although this morning I could hardly get out of bed!! Tonight I'm planning to work out so I thought it would be better to do the stairs in the morning. It only takes 5 minutes which is crazy since it can cause SO MUCH PAIN. Ha! So, I did it and it's done for the day.   During Fat Day, I decided that I needed to vary up my exercising. I have a membership to 24 Hour Fitness but only go for my (very sporadic) personal training sessions. One of my good friends is also a member so I challenged her to go to some classes. We are supposed to be doing the aqua aerobic class this evening, so that should be fun!   Have a great day everybody!!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Big Blog Girl
 

Where did July go? Checking In.

A couple of weeks after my last blog entry in June, I had to get some fluid removed from my band. I had developed vomiting and acid reflux after a sinus infection and antibiotics that were very harsh on my stomach. So, for almost all of July (and two weeks in June), I had a fairly loose band and lots of social engagements. I did ok though. I'm approximately the same weight I was when they loosened the band and just had a little fill last week trying to get back to where I was before the problems started. My doctor is insisting on a swallow study before he puts in anymore fill so I've got to schedule that soon because I would really like to be down more than 110 lbs by my one year band anniversary on 11/9 - about 3 months away.   Honestly, July was a blur. It started with World Cup frenzy, out of town for the 4th and again to DC the next weekend and then vacation with family and at the end of that a quick solo trip to Puerto Rico for a wedding followed by a family visit, tourist day in NYC with kids and finally, my daughter's birthday party for 16 held on 7/31. I am DONE with July and never want another month like that again. Between all the traveling, eating out, drinking, visiting people and places, etc., I lost my workout routine for about 2.5 weeks and drank way too much booze. But man, I had a lot of fun!   Happy to report that August is better already. Went back to the gym on Monday night and found that I hadn't actually gained weight and my fitness level is pretty much what is was before the craziness started. I had a check in with my trainer and he's put me on a tougher routine that I managed without much difficulty. The really great news though is that I am down to a size 22 Calvin Klein jeans and they are getting loose. I have some new clothes that are 18-20 and fit as well. I can feel my muscles are lean and strong (under the squishy parts) and I'm feeling and looking pretty good.   So, after may ups and downs on this band journey, I'm really in a good place. Down about 90 lbs in 9 months and feeling great. I hope the rest of the summer is productive.:cool:
BarbaraWM

BarbaraWM

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Blog 85769
 

Strange way of eating

Yesterday, my schedule went something like this: I woke up at 5:00 am, put on a pot of coffee for the dh and cooked him some eggs and toast. I didn't eat because I am usually tight in the morning. Once he was gone off to work. I play FB games for about half an hour. At   6:00 am: I did the Biggest Loser workout. Finished that close to 7:00: showered, and woke up the kids. Fed and dressed them and drop them to daycare. I scrambled two eggs for me but only ate three bites (if that). Then I headed to CPR class. Around 10:15: I ate an 130 calorie nutrigrain bar. 12:30, had a half cup of watermelon 4:00: had 3oz of catfish w/ 2 tablespoons of greenbeans 9:30 pm: had 1 oz of grilled catfish w/2tablespoons of mix veggies.   I didn't think about food, was barely hungry, and loved it. I am scheduled for a fill 08/13 and have been thinking of canceling it. But after yesterday, I am really, REALLY unsure. Now this morning went the same except I had left over fish and mixed veggies for breakfast. It's 9:30 and I am HUNGRY!!! So, do I need a fill or don't I??? I want the feeling I had yesterday. I had never experienced that. I kept thinking "THE SWEET SPOT DOES EXIST". Tell me what you think.
jmunks2000

jmunks2000

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Blog 98337
 

My Journey to begin....

* Well im sooo excited about this journey that i will begin... im sure that i'll have my ups and downs durning this process.. but i hope that i dont come up to some road blocks.... ** well im soo glad and greatful that my FRIEND is having her band done on 8.13.10... which will be FABULOUS for her and for me... LOL so i can see the process and if i have any questions she can help me and guide me.. i cant say it enough that im soo blessed to have such a wonderful friend like her we clicked and bonded really fast i've known her for a short period of time i'd say 4 1/2 months... well as of right now i weigh 375.. ouch thats the MOST that i have ever weighed and i cant believe how much i've let myself GO... im sooo dissapointed in myself i guess i was being selfish... *** I have two wonderful children and a fabulous husband and within the last four years ive gained alot of weight some people say its because u got married some say well u have two lito ones... i cant use that as an excuse anymore... i need to think about my health & my family .. i do want to be around to see them mature to adults and i want to see them get married and be around to see their family when they start a family... **** This process started about 2mos ago then we get an email at wk stating that our ins. plans are changing and our copayments and deductables are going up... BUMMER i said so i decided to wait til our new ins kicks in which will be on SEPT 1, 2010 on (my Birthday) so my 2nd appt with the Dr. will be in sept... so in my first appt i was told that i need to see a nutritionist for 6mos and be on a special diet... so im excited about it... so lets see where this ROAD will take me... My IDEAL weight that i want to be at is 175... im 5'8 a little shy from being 5'9 so im guessing me weighing 175 will be great... i know it will be at least 2012 that i will be at that weight... i hope :cool:....................   Much Luv~ ShellyDaisy 86 :laugh:
shellydaisy86

shellydaisy86

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Blog 75823
 

Acid Reflux!

OMG....here lately I've had the worse "acid taste" in the back of my throat....and it's even woken me up at night and I'll have to get up, eat a few tums and go back to bed. Right now I'm having a really bad fit with it. Is anyone esle suffering? What are you taking or doing that helps?
Sara09

Sara09

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Blog 92878
 

Surgery date!!!

Guess What everyone, i just went to my first dietician meeting on monday, and i have a surgery date for the 20th. Is anyone else on that date too, i have 3 more pounds to lose, because i just found out on monday after two months of not knowing that i have to lose 2% of my body weight... requirement of my insurance. Now wouldn't it have been smart of the surgeon to tell me that at the first consult.. Thank God i didn't really go on a binge eating frantic, or get that Last Supper Syndrome (even tho i think i kinda did, but i still lost 4lbs off of it)... everything is being rushed now, i have to do labs and go see my pcp who's an hour away, and see the surgeon for the pre-op 3days before the surgery... Thank God i don't have to do the 2 weeks pre-op diet.. My surgeon is not that strict.. Its finally here.. I'm excited and scared and i truely HATE the feeling of being rushed, im on a diet right now, and i finally signed up for a gym to get them extra pounds off now. i have to prepare my mind mentally for the surgery, im just so happy that i still got to get this surgery done before i go back to school, exactly 10 days before i have to go back. My aunt said i am going to be a monster after the weight falls off, cuz i am already conceited. And i think its true. I'm spoiled, conceited and i throw fits from time to time, but i am also caring, generous, and an all out loving person. so i still think i will still be me no matter what... Thank you guys for your advice on here, it really helped pull me through. OMG I'm just so excited i can't stop writing. My new birthday is coming soon and i can't wait!
sweetkc85

sweetkc85

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