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Blog 1738
 

Day #23 Post Op

Okay, had to go see The Man today. ( My doctor) Incision was bleeding, draining, and looked a little green in places. Sorry. Really, Really did not want to go, but The Man said it did not really look that bad, taped it up and called in a rx for levaquin (sic). Thrush is no better- doing swish and swallow and diflucan. The Man said the thrush isnt improving because I am dehydrated. My husband is befuddled. He cannot understand how I can be dehydrated, because he says I am drinking all the time. And I am. Drinking. All. The. Time. Another round of swish and swallow and The Man says that I am vomiting everything because of the thrush. Didn't even hesitate when I asked him. Better times have to be around the corner.....:tongue_smilie:
fatnomore50

fatnomore50

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Blog 90804
 

A New Find!

The dietician at my doctor's office advised me of a product that I ordered and just got in. It is "Nectar" from mybariatricpantry.com. Has anyone heard of it or tried it? It should be great for the days after my surgery tomorrow. It has 23g of protein in one serving. You can mix with water or milk and all sorts of flavors . . . I like it.   So I'm finishing laundry and making sure things at home are done before I head in tomorrow. I'll post to you all when I can .. .Thanks for all the support!
marw

marw

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Blog 2642
 

almost 4 weeks out

went to my family doctor the other day. He said he was shocked at how fast I healed. I have no scabs or bruise left they are all gone. I was bruised pretty bad. I seem to heal quickly. Even when he was pushing around on my tummy it didn't hurt at all. He said I had lost 30lbs and was doing good I did have to get some blood work done he said he wanted to make sure my blood was keeping up with the weight loss. I have not heard anything so i guess there is nothing wrong. I am doing good not wanting to eat the food I make for hubby and the kids.   i am still trying to have the shakes but don't really like them too much. Hoping to start losing weight a little faster. But happy at where I am going :tongue_smilie:
TDL

TDL

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Blog 86790
 

pushed it out

so i pushed off starting th C25K. i dont know why. i tried it last thursday and i made it through but it was hard. i just didnt want to do it this week. i did however do kickboxing yesterday which was fun. i am just so tired of looking at myself in the mirror. im at another plateau and i cant wait for my fill on monday. money is still an issue here with me and i hate constantly complaining about it but i am tired of losing things i worked so hard for. and to make matter worse, i dropped my google phone in the toilet here at work yesterday and now it is not working at all. oh well they turned off the service right now anyways. tony found out that he can do work for th county which does pay good money but he needs money for insurance, bonding, corporation fee, and tax id numbers which total 1600.00. i dont where we are going to get that kind of money. hell i dont know where we are going to get money for groceries. and as always i make too much to get any help. i think that this stress level is really getting to me and my weightloss. i find myself unable to sleep and wanting to eat in the middle of the night. my 5 year old is driving me nuts bc he continues to get into things that he isnt suppose to and he is soo stubborn. but i love him. he starts kindergarten this august and im so proud of him and his test results. he is 1 point away from being gifted but i know that as long as he is challenged that he will do fine. i am going to try to do a tae bo workout video in the morning before work so if i cant run i still have some sort of workout in the day. well until next time.
Countrychic

Countrychic

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Blog 92116
 

the back of the closet....a FREE shopping spree!!!!

whoo-hoo! this morning I went "shopping" in my own closet!!!...that back part where we put the clothes that don't fit anymore!!! I'm am sporting dresses and skirts that I haven't been able to wear in 3 years!!! I was so excited that I kept pulling out more and more clothes!!! sizes 14-16.... Some clothes still had tags on them!!! I even have a new bra! (the "convertable" kind, w/clear straps, criss-cross straps, no straps, etc..!!! I'm sure i purchased it to go with the dresses. It still had all the tags and accessories on it too!!) wow! i hit the jack-pot! a FREE shopping spree!!! I was inspired to do this b/c last night I had on a pair of 18s that were VERY tight in April (I had to 'suck in' to button them) but last night they were so baggy that i just pulled them down and took them off w/o unbuttoning or unzipping! I was amazed!!! :tt2: note to self: "airport dress", "kiss-me dress", "Lisa's party dress", "church sundress", black satin & lace skirt ....oh how I've missed you guys!!! (summer 2007)
J_BandRanger

J_BandRanger

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Blog 90427
 

Amazing

I think all the time - I had surgery just a short 3 weeks ago. I actually chose to have a band wrapped around my upper stomach giving me a small pouch that will make me eat less or I will get sick. I will have a few more incisions in my stomach, but I am not a bathing beauty to start with, so short tops and 2-piece bathing suits have been out for years. And by doing this, my entire life is going to change. I paid over $13,000 for this surgery out of my own pocket, after saving several years. I actually took this money away from my family - perhaps a special vacation or new car? After so many diets and dumb programs, is this actually going to work?   Heck Yes It Is!!!! My life has already started to change.   First of all, I am losing weight. I have always been able to lose about 25lbs and then it was over. No matter what I did, I couldn't lose more than 25lbs. I am at about 17lbs right now. I have no doubt that I will break through that 25lbs within the next weeks to come. You bet I will report it here.   Secondly, my medications have been cut down. I am actually sleeping better. I have much more energy and am walking with some pep in my step.   Thirdly, I have met so many wonderful people on this site. I wish each and every one of you lived in South Florida - I want hugs!   I will keep reporting my progress and I love reading about all of yours. I try to respond to as many blogs as I can because there is nothing like finding messages in reply to a blog I wrote, so I would imagine you like getting responses to.   I will be taking pictures this weekend, and will try to post them. I see the difference already and am loving it.   Good luck to you all - I love our friendship.
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 93841
 

6 weeks post and surgeon visit

so i had my 1st post op visit today and i walked in and he says hello and how r u... i say fine . he says well you are losing weight and you look good , you dont need me anymore , the rest is upto you. have a nice day.....um , hello.....is that it??? was it like this for everyone??? i still go to see a nurse on another side for fills and if i need a nutricionist i can schedule for 1 , i have a 10cc band and i had my 1st fill a week or so ago so i have 4 cc's in there now but still no restriction....i go for my 2nd fill next week.....i hope this works soon....
emetyb01

emetyb01

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Blog 96498
 

Lap Band Seminar

I went to the Lap Band seminar at Mercy Hospital (Chicago, IL) and it was very informative. The staff was very nice and informative. They confirmed that PUBLIC AID COVERS EVERYTHING!! I was also able to make some friends. lol. They also have a yahoo group to join that have information about the pre-op and post-op classes that are required to take. I left with my mind made up that I will be having the Lap Band procedure done. My next appt is Aug. 2. There will be a lot of testing, physical, and mental evaluations. I'm excited. My new life began yesterday and THE WEIGHT IS OVER!!!
Luci3020

Luci3020

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Blog 81199
 

I did it!

I did it! I actually got off my butt and left the yard and went for an hour walk. I feel great now! What has helped me is not waking up with back pain. I cleaned the kitchen, washed all the floors then out I went. Now, if i can just do this again maybe not tomorrow, but at least the day after! (plus, I have puppy fever really really bad! somebody stop me...)
Rosie Sue

Rosie Sue

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Blog 95885
 

consultation questions....

Tomorrow is my lapband consultation.   1. I am wondering if I should take my husband, or go by myself.   2. Will I have to do any tests, or be weighed and measured?   3. What questions should I ask? My surgeon is well known for his bariatric services.   4. Approxmately how long will it take, and will I set up psych, nutrition appts then.     I am taking with me: pre registration material, 4 doctor visits about weightloss, and my last blood test from 2 weeks ago. Anything else????   Thank you so much....I am quite excited and nervous. Not sure I want my husband who is skinny, tan, and fit, to know about my most embarrassing topic of discussion.
janer4538

janer4538

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Blog 59228
 

My third visit to get adjusted

They took out .05cc b/c I was getting sick fairly often. They said that it shouldn't be a struggle to eat. I do feel like I'm able to eat better now but I seem like an bottomless hole down there where I can't fill it up now. I guess that's from where it was too tight and now I have to get used to the extra play that I have.
Mikissa

Mikissa

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Blog 79446
 

Surgery is over

Hi Everyone, My surgery is over and I'm doing well...didn't have any pain right after surgery, but the gas around my left shoulder and chest has started to kick in. Thank god for hydrocodone
suthrndelite

suthrndelite

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Blog 89559
 

Just Tired

I'm just tired. I feel every bit of my age today. Yesterday was a very busy day at work which is good, and I worked out hard. This morning I kind of went through the motions at the gym and I'm kind of going through the motions at work as well.   I'm tired of working hard and not getting anwhere. I try to stay upbeat, but today its not going to happen.   I eat less than 1200 calories a day, every day. I work out every day at least once (elliptical, weights, water aerobics or a combination), every day. Today I put on a size 22 skirt that fit before the surgery, and it fits now.   Nice. I'm just fed up with this. I must be one of those people that don't lose weight no matter what. Maybe 50 is too old to do this.   I have a fill set for Monday, but seriously, what good will that do? I don't eat any carbs and my calories aren't out of whack for losing at least 2 lbs a week.   I'll let the doctor decide Monday I guess. Until then I think I'm gonna lay off the working out and get some rest.  
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Six Month Update

Yesterday, late in the day, I realized that it was the 6 month "anniversary" of the start of my LAP-BAND®® journey. My pre-op diet started on that day with me weighing in at 285 pounds. Prior to 2009, I had never weighed more than 255-260, so I was in a horrible place for me. Six months is not a long time at all, but looking back, it feels so much longer ago!   Last night, I went back and read my old blog entries from the beginning. I laughed because sometimes I can be so darn silly. I cried because I remembered how isolated and unhappy I was.   My favorite blog entry to read was the one I posted on 12.10.09 titled "Ailment Buster!" I had made the decision to have the surgery, but was still wondering if it was the "right" thing to do. I listed out all my issues and how losing weight (which I felt I couldn't do without surgery) would help those issues.   Here I am, 6 months later and 58 pounds lighter with an update.   Sleep - I had gotten so big that my CPAP was no longer working effectively. My friend & I went on vacation together and she said that it slipped off and made noises all night. I was tired all the time and it was clear there was a problem. Now, my CPAP is working! I'm less tired and I have more energy. I just went on a weekend trip with my friend and she said that she didn't hear a peep all night!   Acid Reflux - I was on 2 Nexium per day pre-surgery. TWO! I haven't taken any since my surgery and I have had no issues. I never imagined that it would have that much of an effect from day one.   Blood pressure & cholesterol - My blood pressure has been in the LOW normal range since the surgery. No issues!! I haven't had my cholesterol checked yet, but I'm sure that it will be good too!   Skin - I am proud to say that I can now reach every area of my body in order to clean it well. Ha! Yay! I have had hardly any breakouts since the surgery which comes from eating better, I'm sure. Also, I don't have as much of an issue with flab rolls causing rashes. Now I'm just trying to work on my stretch marks!   Feet - Through most of 2009 and the start of 2010, my feet ached constantly. I had to wear tennis shoes or crocs all the time. I still have issues with plantars fasciitis, but my feet don't ache all the time. I can wear cute shoes to work! Also, I've started jogging and as long as I don't over do it, my feet are able to handle it!   Knees - I have noticed hardly ANY issues with my knees. Maybe a little when jogging or Jazzercising hard, but nothing much. And I think even that will fade with more weightloss.   Energy - while I don't always have optimal energy, I sure do beat the pants off where I was. I go, go, go all the time!   Anxiety - I have had almost no anxiety issues since the surgery. I believe that most of my anxiety stemmed from being uncomfortable with myself and insecure. The better I look and the better I feel, the less I worry about EVERYTHING.   Comfort - The difference is astounding. Last weekend I went on vacation and I spent very little time checking on whether I was the fattest girl around. It still happened sometimes, but it used to consume me. I think I am back to a "normal" comfort level for me. I am eager to see just how comfortable I can get!!   WOW! Six months. Almost no time in the grand scheme of things. Many times I have expressed my frustration or impatience to you all and then used your strength to psych myself back up. Now here I am, back to "normal". Such a relief. I am so happy!   By Fall, I expect to be at my lowest weight as an adult. Then I will be headed into uncharted territory. It is so exciting! It feels SO far away, but 6 months have passed so quickly that I know it will be here before I know it.   I have worked hard, but I haven't worked so hard that I can't maintain this pace. This life is doable. I'm doing it and I'm going to keep doing it!!   I ended that blog with a quote, "The more you love yourself, the easier you are to love by those who love you." As I have become more comfortable with myself, the less focus I put on what others do. It is absolutely freeing! I do LOVE myself and I'm loving me more and more each day. I can tell that it has an effect on my friendships and other relationships. The good ones are getting stronger and the not-so-good ones are showing themselves and fading away.   Halfway there everyone! Can't wait to check the status of everything next January!!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 75574
 

Today is my BIRTHDAY! REALLY!

:tt2: well today is my REALLY Birthday! I will tell you my age, I turned 58 years young this morning! I feel so blessed and happy! I did eat a bite of cake last night, it was Chocolate and too sweet!! Yes I said it TOO SWEET! But to be polite to the ones who bought it for me and planned the party, I ate CAKE! Being away from a lot of sweets, you never realize HOW sweet they are and just how much sugar is in them until you do eat some and then you know! This birthday is special to me for one reason, I am smaller than last year because of the BAND! Photos were taken, and I could hardly believe that was ME in them compared to last year! 91 lbs smaller! Thank you Jesus for the will power and good sense to have this surgical procedure called the LapBand! My Re-Birth day is the 29th of this month! So I will celebrate again, not with cake tho! LOL To all of those who looked at me with pity and concern for my health, they now see a different me, but I did not do this for them, I did this for ME! You will do this for YOU, or you won't care or try and won't be a success at this journey! Get the mindset that YOU are IMPORTANT and deserve to be healthy! Life will be good, will get better every year! Like I said "I only wish I had gotten the surgery sooner". My only regret. Have a Blessed day with me!
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 73848
 

Checking In

Well I haven't blogged in a really long time - March I guess. Things have been crazy here. Weight loss has slowed way down from the beginning but I'm still slowly losing - 85 lbs down now and I'm really hoping for 100 by my one year bandiversary. Since March I've had knee replacement surgery, bought a house, planned a wedding for my daughter and went camping every darn spare minute I could! (Including riding my ATV - thus my name of grizzlyrider.) Anyway, through it all I have managed to maintain and even lose about 10 more lbs. Sometimes when I think of how the loss has slowed down I get worried I'm not working hard enough but then I take a look in the mirror to remind myself just how far I've come. Plus I really have been kind of glad it is slower - I look at the skin on my arms, legs, etc. Everything is kind of loose, looking a little wrinkly. I'm thinking slow is probably better! Give my 56 year old skin a chance to spring back as much as it can! Bought a new dress for my daughter's wedding - size 18. Not a "I can't eat till the wedding" 18 but a "this really fits great" 18. (at JC Penneys no less - not Lane Bryant!) I cried in the dressing room and made the clerks come in to be sure it really did fit. I told them my whole life story - geesh, I'm usually a really private person. Anyway, I am so grateful for this band. When I'm using it properly it works perfectly. When I slip, I know what I've done and can get right back working it without hating myself or reverting to the negative feelings about myself that were so much a part of my life preband. I feel like the band has corrected some part of me that was abnormal and that I can now be a "normal" person. Yay for the band, I wish I could give one to every single unhappy overweight person I see!!!!
grizzlyrider

grizzlyrider

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Blog 76073
 

Denied, but not giving up.

I went away for vacation last week and when I got home I found a denial letter sitting in my mailbox. Strangely, it was from the WLS program that I was going through and not my insurance company. Apparently after researching my case the nurses didn't find any qualifying co-morbid conditions. My doctor had documented severe joint pain and severe psychological, but apparently those don't count. The letter stated that, because they are denying me, my account was being deactivated. They wished me luck with my weight loss and that was it. A little harsh if you ask me. My insurance only covers WLS if you have a BMI >35 AND two co-morbidities. Doesn't matter that I have a a BMI of 47. Ugh. Coincidentally the next day I got a letter stating that I was no longer eligible for health insurance through them. Yesterday I called HR at work and finally signed up for health insurance there. I'm wondering if there's a waiting period of any kind, before I can use the insurance. And I need to find out how much of the procedure and visits would be covered, etc. I work at a local hospital, which has a bariatric surgery program, but I wanted to avoid having anything done within the same network, to keep it all discreet. But now with this health insurance, a higher percentage of the procedure and visits will be covered if I stay within the network. Enough rambling for today, I need to get making some phone calls!
PinkFish

PinkFish

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Blog 80305
 

What is wrong with me?

I feel like im beating a dead horse with this whole, i fell off track thing. I read back on my posts from months ago, and i feel im still at the same place. im not working out, not eating what i should and NOW im at my max fill. just got filled the other day. WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH ME? was i really ready for the lapband? was i ready to change my eating habits? was i ready? i feel as if i were i would have co-operated by now! u also think i would be motivated. im a matron of honor in my sisters wedding in october and i hate my fat arms!!! what is wrong with me! (sighs)
ali4416

ali4416

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Blog 65542
 

Giving Back

Giving Back   I was asked to speak to a newbie “introduction to surgery weight loss” group Monday evening. There where people from teenagers up to 70 years in age who attended. I would say about 50 people or more interested in surgery and some who have been interested for some time now. It was the first of many series to introduce people to GBP and the Lap Band Process and other forms not covered yet by some insurance companies. This is for many the first step they take.   The night started with one of the surgeons showing and talking about his slide show and explaining to the audience what they will learn from having one of these procedures. He spoke about the many complications and there are so many. SO Many I was even thinking wow I had this done and there are THIS many things that could go wrong! Yikes   OK, so I took the chance and I am SO GLAD I did. The Doctors spoke for about a half an hour and the Nurse Practitioner spoke for about a half an hour. Then it was my turn. I was invited to the stage with another gentlemen who had a GBP surgery. We were introduce and he motioned for me to go first. I said my name and proceeded to say I had my Lap band surgery a little over one year ago and have lost 109 pounds. I had a BMI of over 40, I weighed in at over 250 pounds and I am only five two, I was on medicine for High Blood Pressure and a machine for Sleep Apnea for about 7 years. It is all gone now that I have lost weight with my new tool. I worked well with playing with my Lap band.   No more High blood pressure and no more medicine! No more Sleep Apnea or machines hooked up at night! I do not huff and puff walking up stairs and I feel great now.   I pulled out a pair of pants the only ones I did not give away. I said and when I wore these pants I thought I looked like the cats meow!! I held them up to me and I can step into one leg. Although, I did not do that but it was clear I am a TINY person now. I said Yes, I thought I looked good but I did not FEEL GOOD about myself when I wore them. They are a size 24 plus and I was bulging out of them on a good day.   All of a sudden the audience started to clap. Well OK, I clapped too. I was in shock I had no idea they were clapping for me. It made me feel good. I have done well!!   The nurse said Between the two of them they (we) had lost over 300 pounds.   I let him speak and he was excellent. I think it may be harder to have the GBP surgery. I can eat anything I want in small amounts, but the GBP patients are limited and cannot eat certain foods ever again as their bodies do not tolerate the same foods.   One man in the audience ask 3 times if he really had to give up soda!! It is funny that people do not want to make little changes even when it comes to the smallest things that can make BIG difference to their health for the rest of there lives. It seems they only want to hear what they want to hear. It is not like they have to give it up forever. I some times have a soda for a treat. But not that often. I need to stir out the bubbles.   I am so grateful I had an open mind and open heart to receive all the gifts this band has offered to me. The audience asked us questions and we answered them to be best of our ability. I felt good I was able to share in an honest and meaningful way with people who where generally and for the most part interested in these surgeries and wanting to be healthier.   I heard them clapping for me!! I have done well! I thank myself and my LB for this everyday   I eat Real Food, Not too much, mostly plants, with Proteins first. I do Not snack in between meals or drink liquids with my meals. Very little if any sugar because it always makes me want to have more. I also do NOT drink soda. I did explain I had a brief withdrawal period from it and I do not even miss it today. Best wishes on your journey. imaluckydog
imaluckydog

imaluckydog

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