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Blog 93702
 

RECIPE OF THE DAY! FISH CAKES WITH SWEET & SOUR SAUCE

I use the following fish in this recipe because it's the flakiest fish and has a great flavor and taste. Look at the ingredients part of this recipe for the ones I recommend. Fish cakes give me the feeling of being at a New England seaport. ENJOY!   Makes 12 fish cakes Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes   304 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 89559
 

Ow -- What Did I Do???

Reaching in a cupboard yesterday morning to pull something out for the picnic and I pulled something. Felt something "pop". Just under my lowest rib on my left side.   The initial pain was pretty bad, but it seemed to go away in about a minute. Kept on getting ready to go. Bent over to get some flip flops to wear and the pain came right back!   Took a couple Tylenol capsules. Went to the parade and concert. Ate fine (no problems other than finding decent food to eat around hot dogs and bratwurst lol). No other issues.   Got home, still sore like I pulled a muscle. Put some ben gay on it and went to bed where I could not get comfortable. Finally put a heating pad on and fell asleep.   No better this morning. I want to go work out and go to water aerobics but I'm gonna lay low for another hour and see if it improves at all. I'll be calling the doctor after 8 -- even though they aren't there I'll get someone to call me back.   Pulled muscle? Haven't done any weights on lower body and those muscles were tore up anyways during the surgery? Wonder if I didn't do something with the band or the port? I didn't really strain that hard, and I'm 6 weeks post op??   Any suggestions or insight are greatly appreciated. Hope everyone had a nice fourth!!!   Sandy :frown:
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Starting from square one
 

Pre-op diet hell 7/5/10

I am in hell. 9 more days until surgery and the pre-op diet is making me insane. I'm always hungry, especially between dinner and bed. I hate being hungry!   I am doing it exactly the way my dr. said, drinking 64 oz water/day, no carbs etc. I want to eat the world!:scared0:
Donna4545

Donna4545

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Blog 87110
 

4th of July

Enjoyed an evening with our neighbors last night. Tried steak and cut very small pieces and it went down fine. I ate hardly any of the steak.....very tasty. I had corn on the cob and baked potato (with real butter) yummmm! A little celebration...oh and some wine. Strawberries, whipped cream on a bisquit. The bisquit was chopped up in small pieces and it went down fine.   For breakfast, I was able to eat poached eggs on lite muffins. I was afraid of bread, but toasted they went down fine. For dinner, we had barbecued chicken, broiled onions, peppers and tomatoes that my husband cooked. It was so good. I then splurged with Meyer's Rum, OJ and pineapple juice. Got to watch it tomorrow!   Glad to see I can enjoy eating! My volumes were a little bit much, but time should take care of that.
neyad

neyad

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Blog 95799
 

It's is a Secret...

SO, I am having this battle within myself... I don't want to tell anyone that I am having the band done. WHY? I don't know, well I hate that for an answer, "I don't know" that is not any sort of an answer. I am going to try and answer that WHY? I think it is because I am ashamed and concerned about how people will look at me. I at times feel this is the easy way out, which I know it isn't. I have not been over weight my entire life, in fact it has been really about 4-5 years. And even though I am overwieght, I am still very active. I remember what one of my husbands friend said to me not that long ago, "You are a big girl but I would still take you hiking/camping, you would be able to keep up." I thought how rude. But that is when I realized that I was in fact big. I wore a size 14 at the time. Now after the baby I am a size 16-18. I feel trapped and this is the only thing I can think of to fix it. Diets and the gym are not working, diet pills are not the fix, I want a long lasting healthy lifestyle. I am afraid to tell people like my Mom, who is also over weight. I know that she will judge me. I suppose it is better to be judge for being proactive than not doing anything at all. I am not one of those people that eat a lot, she says, "I can't believe how big you are you eat like a bird." Well night shift for over 10 years had something to do with it. But I finally broke down and told a close friend. She was very supportive and helpful. My husband of course knows and he is also very supportive. It is just this little thing in my head not allowing me to open up to others. Maybe it is a defence mechanism? My surgery date is coming up July 23 and I am nervous but excited as well. I can't wait to start my new life, being healthy and doing what is right for me. It is about time I start to worry about me, I don't think I have ever really done that. It has always been about helping others. I just realized that as I wrote, thank you.
wecandoit

wecandoit

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Blog 93350
 

I know it?s soon but it?s time for a fill?

I was banded 7 days ago and so far have lost about 15 pounds. I would probably say I’m about 85% healed and so far I’ve been doing very well but I’m kind of scared again because I notice that I am able to handle solid foods or eat more liquids like today I cooked my husband a small meal of BBQ chicken that was baked in the oven, Mac & Cheese and bake beans. I was so tempted that I tasted it. I had a little over a quarter cup of each and a very small chicken drum stick and scarily it went down with no problem and I was able to finish it… Now of course I’m super stuffed but it has gotten me down and upset with myself. I can’t wait to see my doctor because I may need help. I have been drinking my protein shakes, liquids, and everything else but this is not good. Tomorrow I am going to work my ass off and get back on track … I’ve got to do right if I want to lose this weight.
Mrs. Stevenson

Mrs. Stevenson

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Blog 86849
 

Help me!!!!!

I AM HAVING MY LAPBAND THIS THURSADAY THE 8TH AND I HAVE CHEATED FOR THE LAST 2 DAYS NO MY DIET. I AM SO SCARED I AM GOING TO BE TOLD I CAN NOT HAVE MY SURGURY. HAS ANYONE EVER DONE THIS BEFORE???
Shell1313

Shell1313

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Blog 84031
 

Banded 6/29

I was banded on 6/29. Feeling pretty good today. Off pain meds since day 3, trying to stay hydrated. The liquids are getting to be a bit boring. Hopefully, next week with full liquids, things will be tastier. I have enjoyed the Special K protein strawberry and kiwi drink. The hot and sour soup recipe has been great and the basil broth also. I found some sf flavor ice sticks at the store and they are pretty tasty, espeially after the sore throat. sf popsicles have been a life saver too. Made it through Sunday school and lunc after with my protein drink. The achiness in the shoulders and the soreness is dimishing. I got on the scale today and have already lost weight. Need to domy measurements so I can keep track.
PB78640

PB78640

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Blog 2100
 

Post Sleeve...

The last 2 weeks have gone sooo fast, I haven't had time to update...   Anyway, all went well in the hospital. I had the op Tuesday morning; the leak test Thurs morning; came off IV drips Thurs midday and had my first sip of water that tasted like champagne, it was so good!   I washed and blow-dried my hair Thursday and that felt so good! I had my staples out Saturday morning, and was home by midday.   The nurse calls in every day to give me a blood thinning injection, and I had to wear thigh high surgical stockings continually from the operation until yesterday.   I'm driving my car again now, which is great.   My next check up with Dr Boullenois is 22 July. I have a whole heap of questions for him!   I feel fabulous, wish I had done this a year ago!   All I need to sort out is what to eat and when. Conflicting information is making me nervous..... But I shall get it all sorted this week :scared0:
JudyM

JudyM

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Blog 94821
 

Omg!!!!

Last week I worked a lot of hrs in 4 days instead of 5 so I would have a 4 day weekend. On Friday I decided to take a nap so I told my daughter not to wake me up. Well, guess who called?? The nurse who is going to schedule my surgery!!! I can't believe I missed her call. And she said she was leaving work and wouldn't be back in until Tuesday. UGH!!! She is the one person I wanted to talk to. I am ready to get going!!! I'm tired of waiting.
ebtkm5

ebtkm5

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Blog 88977
 

My check list

Gym w/ personal trainer - CHECK Food - CHECK water Aerobics - CHECK   Ready for a new me - CHECK!   Couldn't be more happy right now!!!  
JBGMoore

JBGMoore

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Blog 90427
 

Almost there

Happy 4th everyone. I hope you get to enjoy the holiday with family and/or friends.   The hubs and I were at the gym today - our regular Sunday visit. We both worked out and when I was done, I went off to weigh myself. I don't weigh myself anywhere but at the gym on Sundays and if I have to go to the doctor's office - they make me weigh in:cursing:   So I stepped on the scale and almost fell over. I am down to 240.0. I can't believe it. Just one more ounce and I'll be out of the 240s. It has been years since I was in the 230s.   I go for my first post-op follow-up visit on Tues. I am hoping he will tell me I am doing great and that I can start lifting weights. I do a lot of cardio, but one of my trainers said the cardio will help me lose the weight, but in order for me to loose the fat grandma upper arms and thighs I need to do some weight training. So I think that is my next hurdle to conquer.   Then of course I think I am ready to eat all foods, not just the pureed salad things I am eating now. I have to say I am not hungry nor do I feel deprived of anything. But I would love to have a regular dinner with my husband.   I truly believe the Lap-Band was the best thing I could have done for me and the weight coming off and the fact that I feel amazing is confirming it.   To all of you thinking about having the surgery, go for it. This is the greatest gift you can give yourself. I truly believe that!
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 94454
 

7/4/10 Day 3`

Today I feel like I have a fever. I don't have a lot of pain, but some. My throat is still swollen and it bothers me that I feel like there is something in my mouth that I can't get out...but i hope it will get better. I will spend the day mostly in bed resting and try to walk once an hour for a few minutes. I 'm not in terrible pain mostly tenderness and the swelling are bothersome. I don't have a thermometer but I feel hot. I'll try popcicles and rest for a few more hours see if I can enjoy this holiday atleast a little. I'm fighting the urge to sleep and sleep. I wonder if it's the pain meds that make me feel so tired?
Jannalise

Jannalise

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Blog 94454
 

Day 2 7/3/10

Day 2 for me was almost worse than day 1. The pain meds from the hospital wore off and I had my liquid rx but I feel the bruising and tenderness in my belly. It's not too bad though. Mostly I feel tired. I am drinking chicken broth, water and popcicles. I love the popcicles cause I can kind of chew on them a little. I tried jello but it hurts going down so maybe i'm not ready for that yet. I'll wait a couple more days to try it again. I'm loving the warm broth..it makes me feel good.   I am battleing with a low grade fever and I don't like feeling hot, but I'm hoping it goes away on it's own. I assume it's my body adjusting to a new foreign entity ?? I hope. I go through bouts of extreme tiredness where I just want to sleep. I am a very active person so this is killing me to not be feeling up to going and doing things.   I'm excited but definatly have mixed emotions about all of this. I feel excited but a little scared. Is that normal to feel this way? I've had a relationship with food for 30 years and now...I will have a new one. I know it sounds crazy...and trust me I'm not crazy, but Its a whole new sector of my life and one I cannot wait to embrace. Just a little nervous.   I think it sucks that I had to go to this measure to get healthy. I'm kind of mad at myself that I have to put myself through all of this. Why couldn't I just love jogging? LOL   Oh well I'm excited and I know that my new healthy body will open doors I have never been through before.
Jannalise

Jannalise

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Blog 94454
 

Lap Band Experience 7/2/10 day 1

I had my lap band on 7/2/10. When my boyfriend and I pulled up I was a little nervous because we went to the wrong place and there was litterally 1 person in this two story building. I expected a huge pretty hospital since my PPO insurance demands a center of medical excellence to see more than a small clinic like envioronment. Once we got to the right place, still smaller than I expected but nevertheless, I checked in. I went to admitting about 15 mins. after arrival. I was then brought back to change and sign consent forms. The anestitist came in fairly quick and I was in surgery approx 1 hour after I got there. Everything went fast and pretty smooth. I had pain and swelling but mostly wanted to sleep. We had a 3 hour drive back home so sleeping was good.   I got home hopped in bed and drank water as I was extremely thirsty. I notice that my uvula in my throat is totally swallon making it feel like I have something stuck in my throat. I do not like that feeling but it's not painful.   I spent the day in bed feeling decent the rest of the day.
Jannalise

Jannalise

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Blog 2810
 

Learning to love life again

HI EVERYONE, TO START I'M 39 YRS OLD MY HIGHEST WEIGHT WAS 251, I WAS BANDED IN 2007 MY PRE-SURGICAL WEIGHT WAS 238. MY LOWEST WITH THE BAND WAS 209, THE BAND CAUSED SO MANY PROBLEMS FOR ME. FAST FORWARD I HAD A HITAL HERNIA REPAIR, BAND REMOVAL AND THE SLEEVE. I WAS 232 PRE-OP AND CURRENTLY I'M TWO WEEKS POST OP AND 220 AS OF FRIDAY. I CANNOT WAIT TO JOIN LIFE AGAIN I'M A NURSE SO WORK HAS BECOME THE DEFINITION OF WHO I AM BECAUSE OTHER THAN WIFE AND MOM I THOUGHT IT WAS ALL I HAD GOING FOR ME. MY LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK HAS BECOME SO SEDITARY. THE TV HAS BECOME MY FRIEND, AFTER MY MOM/WIFE STUFF IS DONE. I CANNOT WAIT TO JOIN LIFE SINCE MY SURGERY. HAVE MY OWN WEEKEND ANDVENTURE INSTEAD OF LIVING THROUGH MY FRIENDS ADVENTURES. I FEEL LIKE I'M RAMBLING BUT IT IS JUST HOW I FEEL. I WANT TO LEARN TO RUN SO I HOPE TO START WITH MY TREADMILL AND EVENTUALLY TAKE MY FLUFFY CARCASS OUTSIDE TO FACE THE WORLD. I HAVE THE BEST FAMILY IN THE WORLD SO VERY SUPPORTIVE I JUST HOPE WE CAN LEARN TO DO OTHER THINGS OUTSIDE THE HOUSE SO WE CAN BECOME MORE A PART OF LIFE AND LESS APART OF THE SEDITARY WORLD WE HAVE CREATED FOR OURSELVES.
LESSFLUFFYZ

LESSFLUFFYZ

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Blog 89559
 

Independence Day

Next year I'll be able to say I'm no longer dependent on airplane seat extenders, shopping at Lane Bryant, and not being able to go on roller coaster rides.   This year, 6 weeks in, I'm no longer dependent on food as my primary source of focus during the day. I'm no longer dependent on needing three minutes to recover from walking up a flight of stairs. And no longer dependent on worrying about my feet swelling and my blood pressure.   That is a good feeling. However, at the base of all this is the fact that I live in a country where people fought and died to allow me to enjoy those lifestyle changes, and I'm grateful for living here in USA.   We are watching fireworks over Coronado on the Navy Base in San Diego. Beautiful day full of picnics, games, beach and awesome fireworks. Have a great day!
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 93073
 

Dazed but happy

I would never thought of complaining about clothes I can't fit because they are to loose..Ha!Ha!...Sometimes I just wanna cry because now with the lap band done, it's so much easier for me to loose the weight.....Sometimes if I don't workout (aerobics), then I'll speed walk wherever I go for that day and still loose weight.....Lost so far 34 pounds and I'm loving it....Happy Holidays everyone....Do what's best for you during the holidays.....
blossoming

blossoming

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Blog 81199
 

19 days post-op

19 days, and I hardly slept last night. Boats going up & down the river all night, music, parties, yelling. Plus I had killer backaches all night. When will it end? I should get up, take a shower and go for a walk with my dog. There are lots of people coming to my house tonight, and I'm not looking forward to it at all!! They want to BBQ (they invite themselves every year) and i don't want to cook, even less eat with them. They are the kind of people that only talk to me when they want something from me. Like tonight, I have a huge yard so everyone comes here to watch the fireworks show. I never hear from them the rest of the year and I dont get invited to their house for parties either. (why don't i just put a stop to that? I don't know...) I hope it rains!! I'm just looking forward to leaving for my vacation whenever it decides to stop raining. Well. i got to stop feeling sorry for myself now and get off my but and go for a walk while the sun is out. Later...
Rosie Sue

Rosie Sue

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Mango Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

For those of you who can eat chicken. This is a recipe that I used to love to eat before my LAP-BAND. (I'm one of those that can not eat chicken) This juicy and tender Thai dish is full of robust flavors, and low in calories. ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings   Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 228 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE. http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 93944
 

Happy Independence DAY!

Today is truly my Independence day, Independence from health issues, Independence from aching knees and back, Independence from High Blood Pressure, Independence from all the snears from rude people, Independence from low self esteem, Independence from Size 20 clothing, Independence from being uncomfortable, Independence from sitting on the sidelines of my own life!!   I can't wait until this time next year!!! It is all worth it - You are worth it and I am worth it   Freedom what a Beautiful word........
HEALTHY111

HEALTHY111

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Blog 90798
 

Eating while working

Today was the first day to work a solid 7 hours, no breaks. I went prepared, 2 protein bars and a pack of ham ( I am on a protein day on the Lap Band TLC Lindora 10 week clinic) but it was HARD. Take a bite, wait on a customer ( I volunteer at a upscale thrift store), and oh how I was thirsty!   So I am a bite worried about when school begins. I am in the basement and have to go to another building for bathroom time. I also teach K through 12th grade and lunch is a stressful fast time, sooooo I am going to have to try by fire, but I know I will HAVE to be good! Well, thats a month a way, hopefully I will learn.
ssmom

ssmom

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