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Blog 96883
 

Excited!!!

So i took the first step and i have my first apointment on july 28th,im so excited and way past ready for what i feel to be a new way of life,a healthy one :thumbup:
crobinson

crobinson

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Blog 93283
 

Anyone?

I am becoming obsessed with my eating habbits. I'm always afraid that I've gained weight and when I go to the doc. I'm steadily losing 1lb/week. Is anyone else havving anxity attacks about your eating habbits?
kellie2

kellie2

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Starting from square one
 

Newly sleeved and loving it- 7/15/10

I was sleeved yesterday (7/14/10) and had some annoying shoulder pain that went away when they took the drain out. Other than that, getting a cold was more traumatic than my surgery. No major pain, just slight annoyance/soreness around incisions, but only when I move the wrong way. I am in such a good mood about it--optimistic and ready to follow the post-op diet to the letter. In case you're curious, my post op diet is: 1st 3 days: clear liquids Next week: full liquids Week 3: Pureed Week 4: Transition to solids-mushies Week 5: Solids   Try to keep each meal under 8 carbs and try for a daily goal of no more than 30 carbs. Protein: 50-60 grams per day Fat: lowfat as possible Liquids: 64 oz/day
Donna4545

Donna4545

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Blog 95799
 

I feel rotten

Ok, so I feel just terrible:cursing:. I am on day 8 of my 15 day meal replacement program. We had friends from out of town come in and of course everyone wanted to go to dinner. I thought of that will not be too much trouble I will order an ice tea and say I am really just not hungry. Well my husband is like you will be fine it is ok to eat a little something, it was so tempting and of course what did I do...yes, had some I didn't have a lot just a few bites but I feel terrible, not that I ate something that I let myself down. It hasn't been very easy the last 8 days, the first 2-3 where the worse. This all happened over the weekend, I think it is ok,but I feel rotten. I am also certain I am not the only one who has had a bite or two during this time. I just want it to be successful and I hate letting myself down. I picked myself up and have been doing good so far this week. I am down nearly 9 pounds from the day I started the meal replacements. And they are not so bad really. I thought they would be much worse. Any words of wisdom for my up and coming week would be apperciated. I have my lap band on the 23rd. :thumbup:
wecandoit

wecandoit

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Tired.

Hi everyone! I have to say that I'm a little tired today. I went out with a LB support group friend last night and didn't get home until 11:30. That is late for me!! We met for dinner then went to see the musical Dreamgirls. We had a GREAT time! I feel so blessed to have met her.   But I had a hard time getting to sleep and (pardon my TMI) I am feeling constipated the last couple of days. That is unusual for me so I'm getting a little annoyed with it.   I think part of my problem is my lack of exercise this week. It will be a full week for me today without ANY kind of organized exercise. I feel sure that once I get back to it, my energy will take off. I have Jazzercise tonight, so that will be fun. I am supposed to go see Master Bruce tomorrow night which is fine, I guess. I have really gotten to the point I dislike him and don't want to go anymore which is too bad. I only have 4 more prepaid sessions I need to use and then I can focus on trying something else. Any ideas? I am trying to think of something fun to do probably once a week that would be a little different (to supplement the Jazzercise and running.)   Mostly, I'm just looking forward to a weekend at home! I loved going to Louisiana and Kansas, but I'm ready for a break.   Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday!! :thumbup:
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 96865
 

surgery on the 30th..

Loving the fact that surgery is 15 days away.. Not loving the having to do the liquid diet.. Hoping to receive much support from this website... Lucy
lucy5

lucy5

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Blog 94312
 

Going For My 1st Fill Tomorrow

Hi fellow banders!! This is my 1st blog, but have been reading everyone's stories for the past 3 weeks and it helps! I was banded on June18th, I have the Realize Band, because that is what the outpatient center used. I have to admit I felt great after surgery, except for the awful gas! Walking around helped alot, and after 1 and a half days I was back to my normal routine of taking care of my daughter and shopping!!:thumbup: I am going tomorrow morning for my first fill, and I am looking foward to going on the scale because I havent done that since my post op appt. 5 days after the procedure. I want to thank everyone for their personal stories, they are great so motivational!! Great Work everyone!!   Robin
robin s88

robin s88

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Blog 94381
 

Good Morning all

So i skipped my work out yesterday cause I cleaned my house for 8 hrs im sore today more then any of my work out!! LOL... So eating is going well.. NO food stuck or bad experiences yet. I really stick to the no more then one cup and depending on what it is i can not even eat that.. I think the huge key to my success right now is listening to my body and stopping when it says.. Eating slow has allowed me to know when to stop make what ever your eating last 20-30 mins. :thumbup:
traceyna123

traceyna123

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Misadventures of a Bona Fide Diva! ME...
 

4 Months Out - I AM NOT the Biggest Loser

I have tried not to be sooo hard on myself. Why?? Because I know the reasons why my weight loss has stalled and I haven't done anything to fix it.   I try to remember that I have already lost 50% of my EW; good thing. But for some reason I was just for sure thinking I would be down 60 lbs in 4 months. NOT. Im only down 43. I don't exercise, I don't meet my protein and fluid goals, I drink my calories AND I graze around my TOM. I think this its self-sabotage because I have failed so many times in the past.   There I said it. Tis done.   Holding myself accountable: I will walk a minimum of 30 minutes a day 5x a week.   I will drink one protein shake each day (ugh).   I will drink one gallon of water each day. I know what needs to be done...now I have to do it!:tongue_smilie:
Bona Fide Diva

Bona Fide Diva

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Blog 42246
 

Happy New Day & Happy New Me!

SO yesterday was a crazy effed emotional day for me. But I pressed on and still WENT to WORK OUT! That was GOOD for ME because I'm an emotional eater. Since I had packed all my mini meals for the day I didn't venture off NOT once! I didn't drink as much water as I had wanted though it doesn't really matter.   Yesterday is gone and who knows what tomorrow will bring. All we've got is TODAY so make the best of it!!!
lat1nacurv3s

lat1nacurv3s

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Blog 81199
 

and I SLEPT!

For the first time since surgery, I slept throught the night without being woken up by pain! I took a zanac around 9pm, so what i thought was hunger pains must have been heartburn! Plus, yesterday...No back pain all day!! I'm on a roll baby! I wasn't going to post this, i didn't want to jinx it, but hell! No pain! And a full night sleep, the first in a month!! hopefully my energy will start to pick up now and i'll want to walk/exercise more! wooooooooooooooo!!!
Rosie Sue

Rosie Sue

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Crock Pot Jambalaya

I made this for a pot luck party this weekend. All my friends gobbled it up and asked for the recipe! Instead of using chicken, I used turkey sausage. You can use both chicken and sausage if you like. I also doubled the Cayenne pepper and the tabasco sauce depends on your family's taste. So easy to make and easy to throw together... PERFECTO! ENJOY!   Makes 6 servings Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 6 HOURS   325 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 79676
 

36 weeks banded and 31 weeks pregnant

I'm getting really excited that the baby will be here in the next two months. We still don't know if its a boy or girl. I worked hard on eating healthy through this pregnancy. My band is still loose and I have no restriction. But I think having it in place has changed my appetite. I am only two pounds heavier now than when I conceived so I am really happy. I have been eating what feels like a lot to me but its been nutritious food and the dr's say the baby is growing just like it should, except maybe a little bigger than average. About a fourth of a pound bigger. But both myself and the father are bigger than average too. Tall and broad, so I think that is the reason. I have been watching my blood sugars closely and they have been just great so I know its not gestational diabetes. Lately I haven't had much of an appetite and its been very hard not to eat what sounds good at the time. And Whats sounded good has been fruit and ice cream! Still trying to do whats best for baby. Chubby babies are cute but I don't want a 13 pounder!
bandster

bandster

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Blog 2810
 

Calling all experts

I'M REALLY HAVING TROUBLE FINDING THINGS TO EAT. I'M 23 DAYS POST OP I'M ON MUSHIES SOFT VEGS, CAN FRUIT, SWEET POTATOES, ETC... I'M SOOOOO OVER THE PROTEIN SHAKES THEY MAKE ME NAUSEATED, AND ALTHOUGH I'M OVERWEIGHT I'M A VERY PICKY EATER. NO COTTAGE CHEEESE, NOT A MILK DRINKER, NO STRING CHEESE BUT LOVE CHEDDAR CHEESE. TRYING VERY HARD NOT TO SLIP BACK TO OLD HABITS BUT THEY ARE REARING THEIR UGLY LITTLE HEADS THE ONLY GOOD THING IS I'M LIMITED IN HOW MUCH CAN BE CONSUMED. TONITE COULD NOT THINK OF ANYTHING TASTY TO EAT SO JUST SKIPPED DINNER WHICH WOULD BE FINE IF I HAD HAD A GOOD BRKFST, AND LUNCH.   BRKFST; 34 OZ OF WATER/1 CRYSTAL LITE LUNCH; 1/3 CUP RED BEANS NO RICE SNACK; MUSCLE MILK LITE SNACK; 3 MARSHMALLOWS (I KNOW ) 16.9 OZ WATER VIAMINS/REG MEDS OH! TBS OF PEANUT BUTTER ANY SUGGESTIONS I RETURN TO WORK MONDAY AND NEED HELP PACKING A LUNCH AND HELP FINDING THINGS TO EAT:svengo:
LESSFLUFFYZ

LESSFLUFFYZ

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Blog 2810
 

Calling all experts

I'M REALLY HAVING TROUBLE FINDING THINGS TO EAT. I'M 23 DAYS POST OP I'M ON MUSHIES SOFT VEGS, CAN FRUIT, SWEET POTATOES, ETC... I'M SOOOOO OVER THE PROTEIN SHAKES THEY MAKE ME NAUSEATED, AND ALTHOUGH I'M OVERWEIGHT I'M A VERY PICKY EATER. NO COTTAGE CHEEESE, NOT A MILK DRINKER, NO STRING CHEESE BUT LOVE CHEDDAR CHEESE. TRYING VERY HARD NOT TO SLIP BACK TO OLD HABITS BUT THEY ARE REARING THEIR UGLY LITTLE HEADS THE ONLY GOOD THING IS I'M LIMITED IN HOW MUCH CAN BE CONSUMED. TONITE COULD NOT THINK OF ANYTHING TASTY TO EAT SO JUST SKIPPED DINNER WHICH WOULD BE FINE IF I HAD HAD A GOOD BRKFST, AND LUNCH.   BRKFST; 34 OZ OF WATER/1 CRYSTAL LITE LUNCH; 1/3 CUP RED BEANS NO RICE SNACK; MUSCLE MILK LITE SNACK; 3 MARSHMALLOWS (I KNOW ) 16.9 OZ WATER VIAMINS/REG MEDS OH! TBS OF PEANUT BUTTER ANY SUGGESTIONS I RETURN TO WORK MONDAY AND NEED HELP PACKING A LUNCH AND HELP FINDING THINGS TO EAT:svengo:
LESSFLUFFYZ

LESSFLUFFYZ

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Blog 95207
 

The Beginning ...

So I had my daughter in October 13, 2008. I married my husband December 4, 2008. I had my son October 21, 2009. After I gave birth to my son I thought with breastfeeding and eating somewhat healthy I would lose my "baby fat" and go back to me.. ShAyNa.. well here I am 9 months later and 80 pounds heavier. I just don't understand. I have literally gave up trying to figure out what is going on with my body.. I want to and try to work out but it hurts so much and I run out of breath so quickly because of the extra weight that I am carrying now. Between having no sleep (being up with the babies) the stress of certain family members running a muck and my husband not really understanding thinking that I don't try hard enough and/or care.. I believe the stress of everything is keeping this weight on me and not going anywhere. That is why I turned to weight loss surgery. I, at first, was leaning toward the by-pass..but after doing a bit more research I decided on getting the band. I'm nervous and anxious about the surgery..but I'm extremely excited! The only thing is that my husband doesn't support me in the surgery..so of course that hurts. I would support him in anything that would make him happy not too mention alot more healthier..I don't know we'll see.
shayna_bayna

shayna_bayna

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Blog 93898
 

The Gym

So, this has been a productive week! I found a place to live in Minnesota, signed my lease on Tuesday and found a local gym! Called...wait for it.......the Gym. LOL Really original, eh? Hulk Hogan was apparently one of it's very first members in 1979! Crazy! Anyway, it's definitely in my budget--cheap in fact! So as soon as I move up here in 3 weeks, I'm joining! The owner gave me a tour and it's just such a down to earth place. He's also going to set me up for two workouts with a personal trainer! Sweetness!   My first fill is this coming Monday! I cannot wait to have some restriction and start losing some weight! I really hope this band works for me. I still have a part of me that says it won't work. I know that I have to work for it too, but, well, ya know. I want to be bragging about some crazy weightloss in a few months!   Wish me luck! Tomorrow begins our 3-day summer meeting for work! And I'm up for photographer of the year and the top prize of $25,000! I don't think I'll win it, BUT 2nd or 3rd place would be ok...still get a couple thousand with that! So, if you're the praying type, PRAY that I win!   Heading to bed...it's going to be a long day tomorrow!   xo
maggs79

maggs79

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Blog 94454
 

So why cant we...?

Drink while we eat? I know we aren't supposed to..but I don't really know why? It's an extremely hard habbit for me to break. I'm only still on mushy food and soups but I always find myself reaching for my water.   Can someone explain to me why or rather what happens when we drink while eating?
Jannalise

Jannalise

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Blog 95458
 

Nervous...

Am thinking today about how final this is. I think about how the benefits of getting banded are way better than having health problems from being so overweight.   I'm worried that I might not be able to handle some of my favorite foods, like the Vietnamese spring rolls (rice paper wrappers, bean sprouts, veggies and I get the thin grilled sliced pork) and Chinese food. I love making Mexican food at home also. ...and I don't want to give up soda, but that should be the easiest to give up if I have to.   I was also thinking about how I've only told a few family members and one friend, that I'm going to get banded. I just don't want everyone to know how I'm losing weight.   So, these are just some things I was thinking about today.
nomorejellybelly

nomorejellybelly

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Share my world....
 

Hungryyyyyyyyy Post Op day 3

When will day 10 get here so I can break open this can of Tuna. I was fine for the first few days, now a sista is hungry. I am in my room listening to music, reading books, pacing back in forth, going to sleep waking up, doing whatever i can to get my mind off of this. I wasn't hungry for the first couple of days, now I am hungry. I think I will get me a bottled water and shake some crystal light in there. I am trying my bestest, because I want to make sure I am doing everything correctly. It's a mental thing, I just need to focus focus focus.
HoneyBrown

HoneyBrown

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Blog 40232
 

I feel like such a loser

I blogged for the first time last night. that I hve had the band for two years and I have failed my band, I just thought it was going to magically take away my weight with me not haveing to do anything. My life got real real crazy for a year,now things have calmed down and I am focused on myself and restarting eating right, slowly and all the things we are suppose to do. Anyway I went to a lapbnd support group my surgeon has been having and I felt like such loser. I am the only person who not only did not lose weight I gained back the weight I lost right before surgery. Most people there had lost 25 or more pds and they have had the band less then me. I left there felling like such a loser and wanting to eat.But I didnt. Iwish I didnt beat myself up so bad but I do. My whole life I have failed at weight loss nd now I cant believe I have filed at this too.I ws not like this last night I was in such better place I dont know why seeing people who have lost weight vs blogging people has had such a bd reaction to me. Anyway thanks for letting me share this. My stomache has been hurting alot too my Dr keeps saying its not the band but he finally said I can get an upper GI. thanks for letting me vent
pointbeach

pointbeach

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