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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Zucchini And Squash Pasta Primavera

Try this tasty and easy healthy recipe tonight. You’ll get two meals from this chockful-of-veggies pasta. Save the leftovers (about 8 cups) and toss with Italian dressing, or just a bit of red wine vinegar, for a healthy pasta salad lunch. ENJOY!   Makes 8 servings   Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes   251 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 98418
 

A brief intro

I am one of those people that can say I saw myself in a photo and was horrified. You see I haven't been in any photos for a few years always very good at avoiding them, then I gave a friends son a Camera he wanted to take a picture of me and I couldn't stop him, I saw it and wanted to die. I made my friend get the camera and delete the photo. I had been thinking about lap band for about a year but hadn't done anything about it due to depression and anxiety, I didn't want to go out the house and bump into people I knew. Then my health cover said they were dropping banding on my level on the 31 May but anyone who was booked before that could pay for the higher level cover and still be eligible for surgery immediately not have the 12 months wait. So I decided if I am paying the higher cover I am doing it.   I have been for meet and greet with surgeon and dietician and all others I had to meet. ( I'm in Australia) not sure if there are different processes. Now I have a date to go back to doctor so he can say all tests were fine (better be) and set a date.   I was so down until I stumbled accross this site 1 hour ago, so scared but I have just seen some amazing photos and some amazing supportive comments to each other WOW. it is really nice to know.   I have my brain in the right frame of mind I am just like lets doing now I don't like the fact that I rang to make an appointment last week and they never got back to me and then DR was full up for this week, I am living on liquid and just don't want to wait long for surgery I want to start living again.
ArcherDC

ArcherDC

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Blog 69665
 

Photo op

:cool:How come whenever a fat photo or v.unflattering photoof me ispassed around my mother in law wants a copy??? well 70kg and a tummy tuck and all prettied up for a friends bday photos getting passed around, and let me tell you no copies required thankyou very much:angry: In fact only comment made was what a good photo of my husband it was and he is nearly filling the whole thing (thats a different issue entirely) ok dad in law didn't know it was me and thats ok cos I still look at it and don't connect, but come on would it kill her to at least say "nice watch" or "Hey i dont really think your good enough for the family and being fat was the only thing I could really use against you now your thin I'm screwed so...... stick your photo's????" or ????? Well ....:laugh::tt2::w00t: to you mother in law, go climb a tree, oh your grandaughter thinks I,m pretty and lots of fun and i am her mum so that what matter's... The best bit is and I know itspathetic I have framed a copy and put it on their dresser as a gift, lmao:lol: Cheers Chooky
Chooky

Chooky

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Blog 97454
 

First Post-Op Visit Tomorrow

I'm going for my first post-op visit tomorrow. So far, things have gone pretty well except for the gas. The gas has been the worst thing I have ever experienced. I have walked and walked, eaten Gas-X strips like candy, and kussed a little. Today has been better so maybe I'm on the the uphill swing. I'm about 10-11 pounds down. I know that isn't much but I'm pretty pumped about it. :cool:
tcbemt

tcbemt

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Blog 93350
 

First fill was a complete failure

I woke up this morning very excited about my first fill. I spoke to my nutritionist and finally my doctor came in to give me the fill. My doctor had this very long and thick needle that was so scary looking but I knew I could handle it because I figure that I've gotten this far, how bad could it be. So the doctor asked me lie on the the bed and lift my head and feet at the same time while he tries to find my port. He finally, after a few minutes found it and proceeded to insert the needle in the port area but when he went in he would lose it. Well, this went on about 5 times; the insertion of the needle didn't hurt but when he'd miss he'd poke my stomach muscle which is the worst pain ever. He finally gave up after 5 tries and he told me that the reason why he was having trouble is because with the weight I have (the thick stomach fat) I should’ve gotten the gastric bypass and because I opted for the lap band he had purposely place the port further back than usual. So to make a long story short I have been rescheduled on Thursday at radiology so he can see where the port actually is and he can avoid poking the hell out of me. I can’t wait!!!
Mrs. Stevenson

Mrs. Stevenson

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Share my world....
 

My Addiction

Zumba is now my addiction, I love ittt our job now offer Zumba for an hour with a Zumba instructor on Tuesdays and it's free for us, But I also take a Zumba class on Saturdays that I pay for. So in between tuesday and saturday I do get a little 30 minutes walk in or if I'm watching tv I take my dumbells and work out my arms, because I don't want to have flabby arms. Anyway doing Zumba twice in one week, thats 2000 calories burnt already, because an hour of Zumba class is 1000 calories burnt. Whew...I'm trying to stay focused. I just love Zumba, zumba zumba zumba :cool:
HoneyBrown

HoneyBrown

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sheilamj1fan's Journal
 

Day 11 on Liquids (well sort of)

Ok today on lunch I was really craving something filling, so I went to Taco Bell and got ONE order of pintos and cheese (very small container) and it did the trick. I guess you can say that counts as a mushy?? But that was all I had for lunch, but when I got home I had a little hummus and that was it! I won't have a protein shake tonight, I'm trying to figure out if I am drinking them to late and that's causing the scale to be mean :cursing:to me the next day!! So I will see in the morning, if so I will start drinking them in the morning instead. Until next time Keep the FAITH!:cool:
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Blog 81199
 

I'm writing it down

The truth. I want to lose weight so I can get a better paying job so I can leave my husband. I married a mentally abusive alcoholic 15 years ago, and that has led me down a river of self abuse/denial. I've filled the holes in my life with food & pets. Food loves me, pets love me, and I love them back. Don't ask me how it all hapened. It just did. He drove away my friends, then my family, then my own self respect. But bit by bit I'm clawing my way out of the hole I've been in. When I got my band I started to see light. (he never even asked me why I was in the hospital. duh, love) It's hard, but I know i'm not alone feeling this way. I don't want to be thin so i can get another man. No way. I've been burned enough. I just want to have people look at me, not look at my fat or my ill fitting clothes. I can giggle and joke about the chips I had, or the donut i had, but it's sad. There's nothing funny about being fat.
Rosie Sue

Rosie Sue

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Blog 87911
 

1st Post Op Appt tomorrow!

I'm having my first post-op appointment tomorrow. I think it's supposed a group appointment to see how everyone is doing. Sounds kinda crummy and like a great way to cram a lot of people with co-pays in at one time. No wonder this guy makes a killing, lol.   I'm down about 17 lbs now! And I'm really feeling almost back to normal, except eating of course. I can really finally breathe deeply again without any pain or struggling. The only things are that my shoulder hurts for some reason (I don't think it's still gas-related), and my incisions hurt after I've been sitting for a while and I get up.   Work is also getting back to normal for the most part. I started a new job a week and a half before I got the band, so it was like everything I learned fell out of my head during my time off, lol.   Oh my goodness, one other thing...I had the hiccups for about 5 minutes today...thought I was going to die!! I thought my hiccups were bad before I got the band...holy crap! And I'm the type that's afraid I'm going to bust the band with a hiccup...ugh.   I can't wait until I can eat somewhat normal food again. I miss going out with my friends and enjoying them with food. Soon I'll be able to do that again, I'll just eat less. But I hate feeling like I'm losing touch with my friends just because I've made this life choice. They're very understanding, but it sucks when they're going out somewhere and they say, 'oh, I guess we can't go there, Amy can't eat there.' I hate being the inconvenience.   Hopefully not too much longer...! It'll be worth it! :cool:
AggieAmy

AggieAmy

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GonnaBeFit
 

Here goes nothing!

I'm going in for my educational seminar tomorrow night. I don't really know what to expect really. I think I have researched what I need to. I just get this feeling that ... well, I'm not even really sure what I"m feeling.   I guess this doesn't make much sense for my first blog. I was thinking it would be something poetic like :cool: I saw a picture of me that was taken last night and then one today .. wow, I really need this surgery. I know this is a tool and its not an answer. But right now, in this struggle I have been fighting all my life, this tool is my answer. I need a jump-start, something to help me be successful with what I'm already doing. Stupid PCOS makes it so hard for me to lose anything. I swear I breath in carbs and I gain a pound.   I think I'm all confused like because I don't really know how I feel after the seminar. I know how I feel right now and that this is like my only answer to help me, but I feel like maybe at the end of the seminar my mind will change and I wont want the surgery, then what? Where do I go from there?
GonnaBeFit

GonnaBeFit

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Blog 93964
 

Another surgery date

I got a call today from Barix. They told me that they could get me in for August 11th and wanted me to start liquid diet today. I can't believe it! That's about a week away!! I did liquids today. Boy was that tough!! I don't know how I am going to get through this! I am so hungry!!:cool:
galven

galven

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Blog 98380
 

worried

Hello! Today is my first day as a member of the site. I have been reading your messages for weeks now. I will be banded some time in September. I have 2 appointments to go. I am a self-pay. I'm getting very nervous because many of the posts talk about not much of a weight loss , being disappointed or being VERY hungry. Is the lapband worth all this money I will be paying? I have about 50lbs to lose. I love to work out but I also love to eat. I would asppreciate what anyone has to say. Thanks guys
kelly111

kelly111

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Blog 79244
 

The best decision I've ever made!!!!!!!

It's been two full weeks since my surgery, and I've lost a total of 15 pounds. I am learning how to listen to my body and this is very new for me to do. I eat very slowly and when I feel the least bit full I stop eating. Learning not to over eat is a really big deal for me. I have always felt like I needed to have just one more bite of something really everything. I now know that is not the case. Food is starting to mean something totally different to me than ever before. I am getting so excited to finally see the scale move down in numbers. My clothes, underwear, bra, and shoes are all fitting a little different and that is a very good feeling. I have a lot of hard work ahead of me, but I am ready for the challenge like never before. I look forward to doing some form of work out nightly -now. For me, every little thing counts when it comes to working out. I now look at everything as some form to work out. I park my truck farther away from the doorway, and I find every opportunity to walk while at work. I am getting so many compliments from people at work, shopping and church. I do have one little problem at this point. I really thought my husband would be very happy and excited that his wife is looking healthier and sexier. "WRONG" He is becoming one of my biggest haters with all of the stupid things he has been saying. I could notice this changed even before my surgery actually was done! Now things are only getting worst between us. Well, I have decided I did this for me and my love ones who truly love me. Therefore, I am not going to allow his unhappiness to become my own. With God's help I do know things are only going to get better and better for me having this band. I have to stay focused, active, and true to myself and this band. It is a tool and I intend to use it's assistance to the max!:cool:
shonette

shonette

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Blog 96074
 

Some light reading

I think I wrote in my first post that I was considering having surgery in Mexico. Dr. Ortiz is on the top of my list right now. I've had a few conversations with some of his people, and now I've got to sit down and write the questions I want to ask, so I don't forget everything.   Seems like I have to lose some weight before surgery. To get to an acceptable BMI, I need to pare down 35 or so pounds. Gulp.   My husband asked me what would happen if I got to the OCC on the day before surgery, and I hadn't lost all the weight I'm supposed to. A valid question. I've always struggled with losing weight. I told him that I wasn't planning on finding out what would happen. How gutsy is that?   I think I can count on losing at least 10 pounds on the pre-op three weeks of 2 protein shakes and one Lean Cuisine per day regimen. Is that reasonable?   That leaves me with 25 pounds to lose between now and mid-November. I see lots of time on the treadmill and many aquafit sessions in my immediate future!   I also consider this period an opportunity to prove to myself and to my husband that I'm serious about this. Not getting into a weight loss/making better choices/exercising more mindset before surgery sets me up for quite a shock if I expect to deal with cravings AND ramping up exercises AND a pre- or post-op diet AND the surgery. I think it's too much all at the same time.   So over the past week I tried to work out an eating plan that would work for me while I'm on the road. I was away on business last week, and over the weekend we made a business/fun trip to BC's Interior. Lots of restaurant food.   I'm batting about 50%. One day I do very, very well, and the next, no so well. But there are two distinct differences from other attempts to lose weight. A slipup in the morning doesn't mean that I have a license to overindulge all day. And a slipup one day doesn't mean I can't start over the next day. I'm working a lot on the negative talk that I think most overweight (but I prefer the term 'fluffy') people are experts at.   In order to make this journey successful, I'm going to need some counselling. I need to get more awareness and understanding of emotional eating, and as I lose weight, to not sabotage my results. Over the next week I'll be looking for a therapist who specializes in food and relationship issues.   And since I'll be getting banded no earlier than December, I want to do some more reading. I've already searched many posts for recommended books and I've got the beginnings of a very interesting reading list, but if any of my fellow blog writers/readers have any books you think I should read (and maybe post a review on), or some that I should avoid, I welcome your recommendations!   Have a great day, all. :cool:
JoanneD

JoanneD

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Blog 2980
 

Up date

Well I didn't get out of the house till day 5 and I stayed out for 4 hrs. When I got home I was supper tired. I didn't start feeling real good till day 4 I had so much gas pain. Every day my diet changes like yesterday I had mashed potato for dinner!!! I was super excited, ate too fast and it felt like it was getting stuck. Now I know what that feeling was when I was eating too fast, because I know I take eraser size bites. I have not felt full yet I am too scared to find out. A lot of my diet has been tomato soup. I work for a Head Start company and we have been in trainings and will be for the next 2 weeks. It was hard yesterday to watch all my friends and co-workers all day cater meals. I kinda feel " here I am the looser bring her lunch and smelly protein drinks". I just have one incision that is tender and makes me sleep on my back still. I am a stomach sleeper so its hard to fall asleep.
TexasQueen

TexasQueen

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Blog 1738
 

day 47 Post op

Hey ya'll, it has been a while since I posted and things have greatly improved. I am mostly over the thrush. That has just happened in the last week or so while I was in Kansas City, Missouri. Life does seem more manageable now. I had to eat out for the week that I was there and I admit it was a bit scary. I actually wanted to drink more than eat, and there was not a bunch of eating going on. BUT in the words of my GP (dr.) SOMETHIN must be getting through!!!! Kind of mean, but I must say not unexpected from my emaciated doctor who says she hates bacon!!! I mean really, what kind of person HATES bacon? Some other good news is that butter, margarine or mayo makes me have to run for the ladies room. Thank you Jesus the only thing better than that would be to have my taste buds removed!! I like butter and mayo waaaayy too much for my own good and this is such a blessing!!! ITS LIKE taking xenical again without the expense.... so, I have eaten some chinese food and some mexican food without too much of an issue. when i get that pain in my throat that feels like someone stabbing me then I know I am very very close to overeating. This sometimes happens after one or two bites. The uncool thing is that I have gained and lost the same 5 pounds over and over and over. I have lost 66 pounds in total including the lap band loss.:thumbup: I have lost 16 pounds in 6 weeeks with the sleeve. Hopefully the scale will start moving again soon.
fatnomore50

fatnomore50

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Blog 81574
 

Day 9 of 27

The end of week 3, and I have to say, I am glad that I have 2 rest days coming up. However, (drum roll please!) I did manage to lose another pound! Now I am 7 to go!   Here is what I was suppose to do this morning:   25 push ups, 25 sit ups, 25 squats, 25 body rows, run/walk with purpose for 10 minutes.   Here is what I did:   Rode my bike to the park 1.44 miles. Did a total of 50 push ups 50 sit ups 50 squats 50 body rolls 20 min. of running Ride my bike home 1.44 miles.   And now I am off until Friday!
LeighaMason

LeighaMason

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Blog 3370
 

FOUR new meds this week alone!!

Yep as you read I picked up four new meds this week. I'm on my third different combo of High Blood Pressure medicine because the last two didn't work I've been averaging around 200/100 in a non-mad mood. Only the Good Lord knows what it runs when my temper gets into the equation. Of course after taking two other meds my primary care doc wants to know what could possibly be causing such high numbers other than of course me still being overweight.   So he does a......blood test. I am now suffering from Hypothyroidism. I have already been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia how much more damn tired, depressed and over all feeling of crap must I take? His MA couldn't exactly explain to me all the issues and stuff related to this and how it could possibly relate to my Hypertension, Fibro, Epilepsy so I've decided to find a decent Endocrinologist. Why not? What's one more doctor on the pay roll? I was placed on Synthryoid and have decided to take it. Worst case it won't do anything. I just wonder if Hypothyroidism is a result or a messed up test from all the other medications I am on.   I don't want this to turn into a complaining stage but damn how much more crap can I put up with? I'm only 32 years old. I know folks who've had cancer and all this other horrible diseases but I feel like I'm being hit from different angles with all this. I know continuing to lose weight will help with some of it and that everyone no the planet has some sort of health problem but it's really depressing to feel like you are going to have to deal with a condition for a very long time. I guess I should be happy in knowing there is a drug for that and a drug to ease the side effects of that drug and a drug for........
Carrie

Carrie

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Blog 89559
 

To Fill or Not to Fill.........

I had my second fill on 7/19. For the next week I stayed on liquids and when I strayed at all I had major issues with PBing/stuck/etc.   Starting about Friday of last week no longer felt any restriction. Hungry about every 2-3 hours and although I never ate more than 1 C of food every 3 hours I was still hungry when I was done. I do have to chew more and eat more slowly. Drink good water (70+ oz a day). Probably eat 4 meals a day? (1 is a little grazing kind of thing?) Didn't work out as much last week or the week before as I was weak and unmotivated.   My next fill appointment is Friday afternoon (8/6). I think I'm getting closer, but I don't know if I should fill or flee for now. I'd like the band to work a little more at restricting amount and number of times, but I'm worried it will be too much.   Here's my fills: Had 4cc in 10 cc band at surgery (5/26). First fill to 5.5cc on 6/28. Second fill to 7.25cc on 7/19.   Two fears: overfilling and what happens if I get to 10cc and I'm still not getting the restriction?   Its a quandry, I tell you :-) Your input is welcome and appreciated........   :cool:
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

I feel fat.

I realize that even after losing over 60 pounds in 7 months, I'm not going to feel "skinny." I have at least another 60 pounds to go and I also realize that even skinny chicks have their fat days. So, I'm just going to wallow a bit in my fat day.   Yesterday my feet were killing me. I have had MUCH less trouble with my feet as I have lost weight. At the height of my weight gain, I could barely get through a normal day of work in crocs or tennis shoes. Now, I am careful with the shoes I wear, but I can wear "normal" shoes to work and I work out regularly. My feet ache some, but I think that is normal. However, yesterday, it was like I was back up to 285. :cool:   They hurt throughout the day. At the end of the workday, we received an email that the elevators were not functioning. We were told that we could use the service elevator, but there is only one. The service elevator is the slowest form of transportation on the planet under normal circumstances. For it to service all 22 floors, it would take me an hour to get to the lobby from the 18th floor! I had to get to Jazzercise, so I took the stairs. I have to say that it wasn't as bad as in the past when we have had to do fire drills, so that's a plus. But my legs were a little jello-ish at Jazzercise.   My feet hurt so bad at class, I feel like I was at 50-60%. I don't think walking the stairs was the cause since they hurt throughout the day, but I'm sure it didn't help. I was SO internally cranky during that class. I was picking fights with people in my head to the point I had to physically shake it. [sidebar: Do you all do that? I often times find myself picking fights or having arguments in my head. For instance, if I know that I'm going to tell my boss something he isn't going to like, I have the worst case scenario conversation in my head. It drives me crazy! I'm getting better about not doing that, but I certainly did it last night!]   I went home and did all the things with my feet that I am supposed to do. They feel a lot better today and I tried to pick out a pair of comfortable shoes. No Jazzercise today, but I'm planning to workout at lunch. I think I will choose the ellypical or the bike so I can limit impact on my feet. Then, because I am a glutton for punishment, I plan to walk down the stairs at the end of the workday. That is my punishment for wallowing in my fatness. :laugh:   Oh well, tomorrow is another day!!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Spring Green Salad With Parmesan Crisp

This easy to make salad is so low in calories. And has a nice lite taste, great for a hot summer's day or all year round. ENJOY!   Make 8 servings   Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes   92 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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