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Blog 1952
 

2 weeks Post-Op - And the scale says....

Well today is 2 weeks since my surgery. I'm feeling almost back to normal. I'm still getting tired by the early evening and I'm still struggling to get enough liquids in. So far the most I've done is 40 oz.   All in all, things are going pretty well, but I can't wait until tomorrow. I finally get to start eating mushies tomorrow. - I'm so sick of broth, jello, and protein shakes as my only foods. Tomorrow is going to be a great day.   I started back to work at 8 days post-op and worked just a few hours a day. Today, at 14 days post-op I worked my first full day. It went well, just a bit tired.   So here's the exciting news. The scale says I've lost 21 pounds. Woot Woot.
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

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Blog 90798
 

Mondays

I was so busy today, very unusual for a summer day for me. But I did go to water aerobics and it felt great! I then got a filling in a tooth, YUK. I couldn't eat my mid day meal with the numbness so I am hoping my stomach won't grumble too loud that it will scare my dogs!   I then took my oldest DD to the pool and went to talk to a friend I am helping with a Back to School Blitz where we give away 400 backpacks with school supplies. YES I AM IN CHARGE OF THE SUPPLIES!   But I did get a nap in, and life looks good!   Truthfully, I like being busy, is that bad?
ssmom

ssmom

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Blog 92116
 

KILLER AT LARGE: Why Obesity is America's Biggest Threat

I watched this documentary today on Netflix/On Demand: "KILLER AT LARGE: Why Obesity is America's Biggest Threat"... I was shocked to hear that the kid's meals at places like McDs & BK is actually the serving size that is recommend for an ADULT!!! :thumbup: and the Adult meals/combos are enough to feed a whole family!!! :cool2: OMGosh!! then people "Super Size" that???? WOW!!! no wonder America is Overweight!! (to include myself).... fortunately I dont like McDs at all and I seldom visit BK....
J_BandRanger

J_BandRanger

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Blog 90804
 

Chewing

The paperwork from my dr. says exactly this, "food should not need chewing. Chew food 10-20 times", huh? If the food is pureed to the point that it does not need to be chewed, is it still necessary to chew it? Sorry . .. I'm a newbie . . . scheduled for banding next month. Thanks for any input available.
marw

marw

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Blog 92116
 

Doctor's visit...

Went to my LB Doc today....was so excited to weigh-in but then my "monthly" came on this morning!!!!! that puts 3-5 pounds on me (temporarily) every time!!! but i still weighed in 18 pounds down!!! so that means I could be as much as 23 pounds down!! love it! I return to my general doc Fri (which is the original scale that I weighed in pre-op). So I can weigh-in there and get an accurate reading!!! BTW-the nurse made a mistake when she logged my weight originally (today) and ADDED 5 pounds!!:cool2: I was so upset when the doc read my chart to me that he let me weigh again and sure enough, I was right!!! :thumbup:He fixed her mistake on my chart!! everything else checked out fine. I'm exactly 2 months and 1 day post op. the doc and the nutritionalist were both pleased all around. I am going for a 3rd fill Wednesday (6/30)....just a little should do it b/c I can tell that I'm almost there! :thumbup: The nurse says that it seems like I need one more fill.
J_BandRanger

J_BandRanger

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Blog 90317
 

Bruce The Shark !

Ever watch Nemo ? Well seems these days I am Bruce The Shark! WOW I am hungry these days, or head hunger ? Who knows I hate it and I want to be done with it. I taste a tiny bit of this and that and nothing curves it. Yes I have 10cc band with 4 1/2cc's and it does hold me for a few days but just not enough. Banded on April 13th and I have dropped 27 pounds but for as hunger pains I should be butt bone skinny.... right ? I needed to vent and I thank you all for being here listening to my sissy girl stuff.   Indoor
IndoorVoice

IndoorVoice

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Blog 74159
 

Head Hunger or not ?

Going in for my second adjustment or fill Wednesday.Dr said he will give me another 1 cc to my band. That will make 3 cc total. I felt a pretty big pause of no weight loss for the month of June. Dr reminds me that I did lose 8 lbs in May.I am feeling hungier between meals and am battleing myself ( or my head hunger) Fill is the right move for me,I am working my tool. My Dr listens to me I am grateful.
LarraineM

LarraineM

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Blog 42246
 

We All Need Loving Support!

So I was thinking back to when I first got my band (11/2007). WOW, that was almost 3 years ago. At that time I was living with a man that was very unsupportive. From the day of surgery he argued with me about having it done. But I was determined because it is what I wanted. And heck who was he to tell me what I can and cannot do with my body!!   He made it very difficult for me to stay on track. Always offering me fattening sugary foods... "slider" foods that were easy for me to get down. Ice cream, chocolate bars and even cookies. WTH? I don't know how I managed to not gain any of my weight back? I guess subconsciously I knew I had to stop and not ever over indulge myself. 2 years after I finally got rid of him and for good!! That was last summer (6/09).   It took me the rest of the year to get back on my feet. A lot of great things happened during this process, I bought a home for me and my kids, I bought a new car. The one thing I hadn't done yet was drop weight still at a plateau but hey I'm not complaining! Finally in January of this year (1/10) I decided that I was ready to do ME!   Here I go minding my own business and BAM I meet the man of my dreams, the love of my life! And he's been so amazing to me and supports me, encourages me, and accepts me just as I am. Weight is still slow in coming off, 26lbs since January. But it's 26lbs on top of what I had already lost putting me at 56lbs LOST FOR GOOD!   Being back in the forums has also been great motivation for me. I love reading all the blogs and testimonials from everyone. It's also supportive and encouraging. THANK YOU for sharing your success and even your not so success. We need to hear from you no matter what so we can help lift you when you don't feel like getting up.   I can't imagine being without my band. I LOVE IT! And I wouldn't trade it for the world!   S240/C184/SG170 by Aug 3rd)/LG140 by Nov 14th Height 5' 2.5" Banded 11/14/07
lat1nacurv3s

lat1nacurv3s

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Blog 41238
 

Losing...or not...as the case may be

I have to be THE slowest loser EVER to have a band! I'm so frustrated (yes, I know it doesn't help)! I was banded May 12, 2008. My starting weight was 288.3. My current weight is 260.5 - and can sometimes fluctuate down to 253. I can't seem to break that 250 mark. I have about 6 cc's in my band and some of the time, I end up throwing up what I've eaten. What is wrong with me?!?! I think I need some serious help. :thumbup:
grlwunderkas

grlwunderkas

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Blog 78928
 

Depressed...Why Now?!

It's been 28 days since surgery. I've lost ten pounds and then just stopped. First fill date: July 7, 2010. No, I haven't exercised consistantly. I hate sweating! I know my packet says don't worry if you don't lose anything the first month, but I am disgusted with myself. The first two weeks on the liquid diet, no problem! Well, okay, bloating, gas, upset stomach, but hey, I was losing weight and I was happy! Last week I got the results of my food allergy testing and POW! I got knocked right off my pedestal. I have to change my entire way of eating. Allergic to wheat, gluten, yeast, cow's milk, yogurt, tuna and pork. Yikes!! Okay, I tell myself, I can deal with this. Basically, meat, fowl, fish, vegetables and fruit. Oh how our minds twist at the thought of "never again"! I hadn't realized how heavily I relied on yogurt and milk. I found almond milk, and it tastes yummy! I'm depressed because I thought I'd lose more weight than I have. Basically I've been at the same weight for two weeks now. Sure takes less food to survive than I thought. Turning the "augh! no more cookies ever!", into "that would harm my body", is a challange. But hey, we're all here because we're up for the challange, right? right? hey...
mercilessmarcy

mercilessmarcy

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Blog 95605
 

Journey To Find Myself...

Thats it.. I'm on a search to find myself! Me, the one I remember from years ago.. The one that looked too cute when she went out and knew it ... The one her husband married... The flirty one...The sexy one.. The romantic one..The singer, The Dancer.......The confident one!!   Where did she go? she's lost beneath all of this contentment..sadness..and self doubt. I'm going to find her again, she is in there somewhere I just know it...and when I find her.. I'm never gonna let her out of my sight again...   Believe:lovechoc:
shellyh

shellyh

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Blog 2489
 

Ain't That A Kick In The Pants!

Got the ok from the nutritionist to progress tomorrow to the stage 3 diet which is pureed foods. This food stage puts a heavy emphasis on protien an my care provider does not advocate protien shakes at all. Now I'm completely frighted that I'm not going to be able to bring myself to eat pureed meat. Just the thought of it repulses me. Dang it! So many head games that I can honestly say I wasn't prepared for. Did anyone else struggle with pureed foods?
Bit of a Diva

Bit of a Diva

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

I think would have been the stopping point...

It has been an interesting week. One in which I have learned a bit about myself. Last Monday I began to get sick. I really pushed myself to get through it. I worked out on Monday and twice on Tuesday and ate well. I lost over a pound in those two days. By Tuesday night, I just couldn't deny that I was sick.   Wednesday I went to the doctor and took it easy. Thursday I worked out but didn't push too hard. I also did not make good eating choices. In those two days, I found my lost pound.   By the weekend, I felt myself making excuses. I've been sick, so I should take it easy. I've had a rough week, so a treat is in order. I haven't slept well, so I should sleep in instead of working out. On and on it went through the weekend. Monday (today) is my official weigh in day and I lost 8 tenths of a pound for the week. Don't get me wrong. I will take a loss regardless of the size. But in my heart, I know that I wasn't working at it. A pound when you are working hard is a huge victory...a pound when you are making bad choices is not. (for me.)   If I were the old, unbanded me, today would be the day I would quit. I mean I have lost 50 pounds. I fit GREAT in my clothes. I'm at a "normal" weight for myself as an adult. I can tell that if I were the old me, I would start my climb back into non-diet mode.   Fortunately for me, I'm no longer on a diet! I have changed my life. Therefore, it is much easier for me to say "ENOUGH!" It is much easier to stop this nonsense and get myself back on track. I couldn't help getting sick and causing a pause in my routine. But I CAN help how I react to it.   My goal is to eat "right" (and I know what that means for me) and work out three hours during the next three days. If I do that, I know myself well enough to know that will be enough to get me going in the right direction and the rest will come.   I'm leaving for vacation on Thursday and return on Tuesday. Then I leave again on Friday and return on Sunday. I actually do well on vacation so I'm not worried about that at all. My issues are squarely on me when I'm at home by myself. It is time to make myself busy again.   Thank you Band for helping me to be strong and take control of my life! I will always have hurdles, but you have helped me be able to jump them instead of letting them stop me!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 79919
 

Update

I am down 2 more lbs since my last blog on 6/16. I weigh 191 as of this morning. I have tried to walk daily as it seems like my weight loss has slowed down even though I still don't feel like I eat that much! I need to walk anyway. So I started at 228 and that is a total of 37 pound in 16 weeks! An average of 2.3 lbs a week, not so bad. I always get worried when the weight loss slows down, especially now when I know I don't really have any more room for fluid in my band - well there is room it would just be too tight. My next goal is to get to 188 lbs by 7/5 - thats two weeks. I think I can do it. I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July weekend & for those in southern MN may it be a dry weekend for a change!
kleinow01

kleinow01

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Blog 89559
 

First Fill Today -- Yeah!!!

I need it.   I'm having an issue with eating too often and too much and its affecting weight loss. Not a lot more, but a lot more often most definitely. I think I under-journal as I show about 1000 - 1200 cals/day but I'm eating a lot and I think I'm on the low side of journaling.   I had it in my head I should have lost about 40 lbs in the first month. Ridiculous I know. 10 was just fine.   I do need to drink more water. I get about 50 oz a day and I need to be better about that..........   I work out a lot, and hard, and I'm waiting for those muscles to build up and kick in my metabolism! Since I can't do anything but upper body, I do that three times a week right now and cardio 6 times a week. I added water aerobics on Saturday morning as well.   I feel a lot better. I just want to have to take my clothes to the tailor~!   I'm ready for liquid diet the next couple days. I also have some questions for the doctor during my fill today.   Happy Monday everybody! Have a great day!
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 94833
 

Where do read emails go??

Darn if I can find them after I read them. Wish my weight vanished like that...lol.   I am not so savy on this site so does anyone know how to retrieve them or am I having a major blonde moment?     Found the emails now!!!!
Richele

Richele

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Blog 90804
 

Gassy . . oh no!!!!

Advice anyone? I am pre-surgery and using Sugar Free Carnation Instant Breakfast as the (dr. recommended - actually mandated) protein drink. I am doing well with it - except that it gasses me up. I work in an office and it's REALLY embarrassing - suggestions anyone??
marw

marw

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Blog 86310
 

2 weeks out

I am officially 2 weeks out from surgery and am down 7.8 lbs since surgery. Loving it! Feeling good about my eating routine, and survived eating sucessfully at 2 bbq's, 2 weddings and a church pot luck, all in one weekend! go me!! lol
joaniegirl56

joaniegirl56

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Whiskey-Cherry Sauce Over A Turkey Tenderloin

Simmer antioxidant-rich cherries in a quick pan sauce spiked with whiskey and cranberry juice; it's luscious on turkey tenderloin (a lean but flavorful, quick-cooking cut you might have overlooked in the poultry case). Make it a meal: Serve with vegetables.   Makes 6 servings Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Per serving: 210 calories   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 94267
 

Today Was A Good Day

Inspired today to move forward. I was banded on 6/14/2010 and just have been on a journey. I have lost 14 lbs to date and for the last three days i remained the same weight which had me a bit discouraged....but i also understand that my dr gave me the ok to move from clear liqs to puree in the 2nd week cause i just was so hungry (compliant but hungry). in week 2 i do one puree meal and the rest liqs but towards the end of this week i have moved to all puree.....i will be on mashed this coming week and today i lost pt 4 lbs so i guess its not the food but what you do along with eating i am exercising 30-45 minutes i uped it from 15-minutes.....so Today was a good Day...God is good!!!
nmurray

nmurray

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Blog 75574
 

Shocking Right? Still Lovin the BAND

Well I am fast approching 11 months with the band, lost 3 1/2 lbs this week! Yeah! Hope I can keep it off.   I am just now getting to eat on a regular and planned basis again. We have put 185 out on the Beaches in South Walton County, getting another 200 ready to go to classes. I learned today that we will need 35,000 people to do this cleanup, at best we have 6,000 ready to go!!!!Shocking Right?   It is going to be a long road back to recovery but I believe we will make it! We must, we have to. Our beaches are (were) so beautiful. I hear that they are removing the carcasses of dead sting ray, porpoise and shark and fish off the beaches at night so no one sees that, they are being brought in with the evening tide.:thumbup:   I am so glad I took a relaxing trip to Alaska before returning home to this devastation! But now we have to roll up our sleeves and work!   IN one month, it will be a year with the band, and you know it just seems like yesterday to me sometimes now! I am so happy to feel better and I am more confident that I look better and my clothes fit better. But with all this work, I am missing the Gym!!!!:cool2:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 94503
 

Day 7 post op I MADE IT THROUGH!

Well I made it through today! My husbands side of the family came over for BBQ and cake for my sons birthday. None of them know I was banded on Monday. So I was surrounded by food all day and I did not eat a thing. Told them all I was on a protein diet where I have to have 2 shakes a day. Most were fine with it, some shook their heads like I was crazy :thumbup: (very reason I didn't tell them). My husband was very compassionate and did not let me help at all.:cool2: I did not have to prepare or clean anything. I felt good today, but being out in 95 degree heat all day my incisions are sore and itchy. Today is definitely the best I felt! Sleeping is a different story I still have pain when I turn on my side but that too shall pass!!
2excited

2excited

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Blog 2489
 

Cheaters???

I have to know if anyone out there has cheated on the full liquids/stage 2 part of the post op diet? I really can't take one more serving of pudding, applesauce, yogurt, or cream o' wheat. I'd kill for something savory. The hub is making mashed potatoes with his dinner tonight and not sure how I'll refrain from sticking a spoon in!! Tomorrow the nutritionist will be calling and she's a joyless souless hag so I definately can't ask her about progressing my diet sooner than recommended. Help! I know it's only a couple of more days but I feel sad and verging on the edge of depression. Just can't get my head in the game.
Bit of a Diva

Bit of a Diva

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