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Blog 94833
 

1 week today since surgery

The soreness is getting much better. I am wondering though...is my band tight enough? I have not pushed the limits to find out but I can eat a hotdog on a bun, had a cup of spaghetti with a meatball. I have the cuts so I knowwwww I had surgery but I why can I eat these things?? :thumbup:   Maybe I need a fill as my band may not be tight enough????:tt1:   Going to the doctor on Thursday but if anyone has the same experince please let me know...
Richele

Richele

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Random Thoughts
 

I'm feeling a little irritable today...

...and I realized that it's because I'm itching to talk about how excited I am about my surgery (only 21 days out now!) but I've driven my husband nuts about it enough for at least another 24 hours. My mom starts in worrying about the safety of the whole thing in general (which is why I decided not to have her stay with me post-op, which I suspect hurt her feelings and I don't even care right now), and the rest of my family I haven't told about it and don't intend to 'til it's done.   I've told some close friends, especially the one who's going to be taking care of my cats for me for a week while I'm 236 miles away from home. But otherwise, I've pretty much kept this all under wraps.   I'm very definitely not ashamed of any of this--in fact, despite physically feeling yuck right now due to a sinus infection, I'm still really excited. I just feel this extreme aversion to telling the rest of my family about it, mostly because I'm avoiding having one of my (extremely religious) aunts finding out until afterward.   I decided that I've got better things to do--like getting my left foot sawed off with a rusty hacksaw dipped in feces--than have her emailing me. She's even notified me in the past that she's asking her prayer circle to pray for me (is there any such thing as in-family confidentiality, and if so, why can't I invoke it?). She's also of the firm belief that being anything less than a total vegan and only using naturopathic remedies as a cure for EVERYTHING (including death, I'm secretly convinced) is somehow akin to sinning. I think the word "fanatic" fits nicely in this sentence.   Of course it doesn't help a bit that I'm the black sheep of the family in that I'm an atheist and I'm being offensive if I ask them not to talk about religion to me. Somehow, I'm fair game for constant attempts to reconvert me, but my own reasons for no longer claiming belief in any deity are offensive and irrelevant. This really pisses me off, especially when it has to do with yet another lecture about how my lack of faith somehow caused my obesity.   Yep, definitely irritable today. Maybe I should simply send out a mass email to my contacts list, and then systematically set filters on anyone's email address who doesn't respond in a supportive manner, so that all future email from them goes to my Junk folder. It'd be a good litmus test to find out which family members I want to cut out of my life altogether, permanently.
WildIris

WildIris

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Blog 89474
 

one of those days

Ever have one of those days you just are not able to be in control or it feels that way anyway. I want something sweet so bad. I know I dont need it but... So far so good I havent give in. I think I just need to get outside and get busy doing something. I just have to much thinking time. I wish I could find some low carb candy. Well I guess I will go and find something out side to get some exercise in and food off my mind. Hope everone is having a good day.:thumbup:
rhonda2010

rhonda2010

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Blog 59228
 

2nd Fill today

Well, I got my second fill in today so I'm feeling pretty good about it. I hope that I'm in the sweet spot zone now. I should be close. I hate not being able to eat real food every time I have a fill. I want to see how I handle food.:thumbup: That's about it for today's news. Now off to get my haircut.
Mikissa

Mikissa

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Blog 94015
 

My First Blog Ever

Well, I finally decided to document my journey. I was banded on June 10th. It was the best decision I have made to help me rid of these awful pounds that have been my stedfast enemy for 15 years!:thumbup: I am a Nurse and I have always felt awful giving my patients advice when I am so overweight. I believe that my weightloss will allow me to be a better nurse. I have cheated on my post op diet already because I have had the worst diarrhea along with a yeast infection. I have had toast, bananas, peaches and eggs. I had my surgery in Mexico and now I need to book my first fill in Kansas City area. I tried one Dr. and his first appt. is in October...I can't wait that long! I left a message with another clinic...fingers crossed. My incisions are healing well. I have one area where a stitch is poking out , so I will trim it this afternoon. The diarrhea is much better but the yeast is not. (I had this problem when I went on the Atkins diet...something related to the protein. ) My family is so supportive. I really don't want to disappoint them.
cdnjenn

cdnjenn

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Blog 94775
 

one week

well one week has passed and I feel not bad at all. I like listening to what others have gone through as then do not feel so alone. I am still on thick fluids so this week might start trying other things like eggs and such. I am still worried about everything , but I needed a tool and I am hoping this is it. I just need to remember to stop shoving stuff into my mouth. I have lost 17 lbs in the last 3 weeks. started at 255 and 236 today. I am happy with that. I realize as I start to eat again, it is a matter of what i eat as well as how much. But maybe the discomfort and pain will remind me why I am not to eat?? Life is good.
geezlori

geezlori

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LuuLuu's Random Thoughts
 

First Stuck

So - for a split second I forgot I had a new belly and shoved a piece of deli ham in my mouth. Chewed about 2 times and swallowed as I hurried to do something. Then I remembered and was like, "noooooooo!" Even asked hubby to reach down and pull it out!!   OMG. I thought my stomach was going to rip thru my chest like an alien. The pain was excruciating and the retching was horrible.   After about 30 min I made it onto chat and Crimmy and the folks told me to walk, jump up and down, and put my arms in the air. So I did - around the block. Neighbors were LOVING that I am sure.   But it worked!! I am still alive and no ham came UP so I am assuming it went DOWN. I am told to have pineapple juice and papaya enzyme on hand for next time.   PLEASE don't let there be a next time!!   Thanks everyone!!
LuuLuu

LuuLuu

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Blog 85786
 

Why?

Having been fat my whole life (well, the parts I can remember) I knew that at some point my run of good luck on the health side would run out. I had been fortunate to have only Sleep Apnea as a co-morbidity so I enraged my Doctors by being over 400 lbs and still maintaining great BP and blood work (and being surprisingly cardiovascularly capable according to a trainer I worked with).   Well, as life does, things changed. My wife and I had a son and as he grew I realized that what was somehow acceptable to me (being this large) would not be acceptable to me with and for him. I gave myself a deadline to get this done by myself as I had lost in excess of 100lbs previously (through WW and Low Carb diets in the past). January rolled around and I had not gotten the job done. I had already done research on the procedures and had recently watched a friend's father have laproscopic gastric bypass and enjoy tremendous results.   My wife and I went out and attended a few seminars to narrow our Doctor choices and then moved forward. I was to go first and if I did not die (that is a joke) she would go next. We chose Dr. Tiffani Jessie for the procedure and were self pay so the lead time was minimal. I had only ever been through one surgery (emergent appendectomy) but that experience had tainted my view of surgical procedures. That fear crept in but I knew I was doing this so that one day my son's friends would not comment to him about how fat his dad was and so that I could obtain life insurance that would help protect my family in the event of a catastrophe. These goals were more important than anything.   With that as the background, the team in Dr. Jessie's office prepared me. I went through the mundane nutrition seminar, the useless (for me) psych eval and the required pre-testing. The event was upon us and I was scared.   Fast forward 2 hours (of which I believe only 45 minutes was actual surgery time) and my band was installed! I felt fine and was ambulatory within 30 minutes. The procedure was amazingly simple. In fact, had I know it would be that simple I may have made what I feel was a life changing decision years earlier.   My weight loss has been outstanding. Recovery was simple and straight forward. This process, even with the goofy bits, has been a life changer so far. I am now eligible (and will soon have) life insurance. I am nowhere near my long term goal but am headed in the right direction and have every confidence that I will get there. Sooner rather than later.
OldSchool76

OldSchool76

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Blog 90427
 

It has been done!!!!!

Yesterday was the best birthday ever! I had my lap-band done and it went really well. I arrived at the out patient center and had to wait for them to open up. Not too anxious? You bet I was.   The facility was wonderful. I had a blast with the nurses and staff that got me prepared. My doctor arrived about 7:30 and after we spoke a for a short while, they gave me something in the IV to "relax" me and that was it folks.   I woke up at about 10 and it was done. My new life, my rebirth, had begun. The only incision site that bothers me at all is the one with the port, which a lot of you said would be the case. I had a lot of gas last night, but I walked a lot around my condo and my husband rubbed and patted my back and shoulder a lot and today, I feel good. I have been very sleepy, so I stopped taking my pain medication - 6:am was my last dose. I don't need it and I don't want to sleep the week away.   For breakfast today I had a very small amount of unflavored protein shake mixed with water and decaf coffee and low cal apple juice. I mixed 2 oz water and 2 oz apple. Just sipped. and with my pills today, I took a little plain water.   About my pills, the surgeon cut my diabetes mediation in half from 1000 mg a day to 500 and my PCP lowered my blood pressure meds from 180 - 120. So I am on track.   I really feel great, except I do hurt some when I attempt to lift my body weight to stand from a sitting or lying position. But that too shall change.   I don't imagine I could be happier. Thank you to everyone who has granted me the pleasure of calling you friend and for giving me so much encourgement. I will continue to write and keep up with everyone. This is suce a wonderful gift. Love to you all.:tt1::thumbup:
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Roast Turkey With Rosemary

This Turkey dish is great as a main dish along with some sides, or even as a sandwich. How ever you eat it am sure you will love the taste of this "ROAST TURKEY WITH ROSEMARY"   Makes 12 servings Calories 200 Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 2 hr 15 min   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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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

So many reasons to get off track.

It seems like there is something EVERY SINGLE DAY that I could use to get me off track. In yesterday's blog I mentioned the stuck episode. Yuck! Now today I have a sinus/ear infection. Bleh! It isn't horrible, but it is starting to suck the lively out of me. I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning so I figure if I can hang on until then I will be better or will get something to get me on the road to being better!   On the positive side of allergy issues...I'm not very hungry and the drainage makes me tight so I lost 8 tenths of a pound yesterday. Ha! It's probably water weight, but I will take it today!! :thumbup:   I hope you all have a wonderful day and I'm sure I will feel better tomorrow!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 89559
 

Healthy Eating Support Group ROCKED!!!

Went to a support group meeting at the doctor's facility last night -- healthy eating -- the presenter cooked veggie chili, murstard maple baked chicken thighs and apple cinnamon muffins. Everything was easy and fantastic. Even brought home some chili leftovers for lunch today. Also met some fellow bandsters and talked shop which was nice.   Got up at 4 again to leave at 4:30 for the gym. Thought I'd be smart and go a different way and I got lost so I was a little late. Got in weight training and a little cardio so its all good.   My stomach growls so loud in the morning everybody can hear it. It growls differently before and after I eat my breakfast, but it makes noise nonetheless. Even though I'm hungry a lot I don't give in to that much but instead choose larger protein filled meals and a couple jello or popsicle snacks. I feel good.   Except for the swelling. I think I'm going to have to take a couple days off at the gym and see if it helps. Stomach is still swelling 4 weeks post op. Not horrible, but its swollen.   Have a good Tuesday! Hugs!   :thumbup:
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 85769
 

Sabotage

So I went out of town with some of my sisters, my mom, my children, and my nieces and nephews this past weekend. I didn't realize how much our daily schedule centered around food until now. The activities at the ranch could barely be completed because many minds drifted to the next meal and menus. Well now I do. Because I had just had a fill Thursday, my diet was liquid and then mushies this weekend. I didn't mind cause I'm used to the routine and plus, I was barely hungry. I think I found my sweet spot. :thumbup: Well my family indulged in making fun of every food choice I made. My mother criticized me for not eating things like bread, pasta, and rice. Don't get me wrong, I've gone out to eat with them before like at habachi grills and they get a kick out of me not being able to eat rice. My family loves rice. I remember a time when I cooked a pot of rice everyday. Rice is a big deal in this family. But deleting these carbs has helped me lose weight before the surgery and has stopped the inflammation from arthritis. As a matter of fact, I haven't tried to eat it nor do I intend to. So I'm good! The ridicule seemed magnified this weekend more so than usual. I guess it was because we were together day and night as they could zoom in on me more than when we're are at restaurants and family gatherings. I have actually been trying to convince my mother to have the surgery. Anyway, her verbal spill the whole weekend went like this: "Oh no, I am not gonna be denied my favorite foods. You're eating like a bird.....Are you really satisfied with that pinch of tuna and lettuce?" She even went to a local Dairy Queen and returned to the ranch to flaunt her banana split in front of me. I told her several times that I can eat what I want but I choose to eat what I eat. I am not upset. I have my eyes on the prize. I am just surprised that the situations described in my LAP-BAND® book are slowly but surely happening. At the end of my trip, my mother praised me for not giving in to her taunts and said she was hitting the gym first thing Monday morning because she wants to look like an older sister and not a mother (shallow, right?) Anyway, she did go to the gym yesterday. As for the band, she is right, the band is not for her right now because she doesn't want to be restricted. She likes being able to eat whatever, whenever, and how much of whatever anytime. She would prolly force food even after satiety is reached if she had the band. I just have to wait for her to be ready.
jmunks2000

jmunks2000

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Journey in the Future
 

Mmm .. overfill?

Since last posting I have been back for a fill 6/6 1.5cc taking me to 4.5cc and for the last 2 weeks my weight has yet again plateaued with no change at all. Well not helped by being the end of the teaching year and a whole pile of functions to attend so I guess no gain was really good. My doctor however was not so happy with the last 2 weeks and yesterday (21 June) added another 1.5cc taking me to 6cc.   Water sipped in the surgery and then the mandatory 2 glasses of water within 30 mins .. no problems so duly travelled the 1.5 hour journey back to the city where I live. Collapsed into bed only to wake at midnight with an uncomfortable feeling in the chest... mmm I thought. Maybe just overtired .. roll over and back to sleep.   Morning brought a lovely sunny day with a blue sky .. and ... an attempt to drink a protein shake. Attempt.. yes attempt. 4 hours late only half down, lots of hiccups and foaming. No - not sliming - foaming. A search on the forums and the question raised.. is the band too tight?   Difficulty in getting water down is not so good when   it is 50 degrees celcius outside. Things had been going so smoothly to date.. no pain, no discomfort and food relatively easy to manage albeit in reduced quantities.   Now the big question.. should I ride it out for another day or should I try and get an appointment and have a defill...   I will give it a few more hours and see how I go.   :smile2:
aklhoney

aklhoney

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Blog 91736
 

This frickin' scale

Ok Ok I know I wasn't going to weigh myself everyday but I did weigh in today and from yesterday to today I've gained 2 1/2 lbs. How is this possible? It is so frustrating because I know I ate yesterday and that is the reason but I was hungry. It is like I can't eat anything without gaining weight. I didn't go swim like I thought I would because I was tired when I got home. I just have to pull myself to the gym everyday in order for me to lose. I did take the dogs for their walk and that helped but it wasn't long enough, just 15 minutes. I bought the bodybugg from 24 hour fitness and I am excited for it to get here. It comes with a free 6 month subscription so that helps. I'm going to give it a try and if it doesn't help I will just sell it. I did have a diet cherry coke yesterday from Sonic for the first time since surgery. I let the bubbles work their way out of it and then drank it. It tasted good at first but then it went to being warm and I threw it away. I just can't get over how the scale just takes the wind out of your sail. It is just too much for me. It is like I am addicted to it and can't get away from it for one day. I'll just buckle down and have my protein for breakfast and then pickles for break and hot wings for lunch. The wings aren't breaded so they can't be too bad for you. Then I'll have protein shake for dinner. That should get the weight off by tomorrow. So frustrating. I don't know if any of you have this problem. I have to keep on track every day all day in order for me to lose the weight. I just can't listen to my stomach, I have to listen to my head. My stomach sometimes get so empty it feels like I am going to starve to death if I don't eat something. Well that is my day so far. What a way to start it.
khunt719

khunt719

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Blog 93702
 

My Sweet Spot!

I had my first unfill yesterday. I had my last fill 10 days ago - 1/2 cc, my usual amount. But I have been sick for the past 10 days, I could not understand why. (They took out 1/2 cc yesterday).   I was not able to keep anything down those past 10 days. What I was able to eat before, I could only eat 1/2 of that - 4 raspberries, 4 bites of salmon, 3 or 4 sips of liquids, and I could not even keep that down. Once before, when I had a fill of 4 cc, I was in distress, but it did pass after 2 or 3 days. However, this time, it lasted for 10 days, with no sign of getting better. I thought this would pass also, but it did not.   During these 10 days, I lost 13 pounds. OK, this was way too much weight to loose so fast (to be honest I was so happy about loosing so much weight, so I resisted going to the doctor). Yes, I agree it was not a good idea to wait so long!   I went into the doctor's office yesterday without an appointment, and I told them what was going on. They told me I had reached my "sweet spot". It was at that moment I realized what was happening to me. That last fill had sent me over into the Sick Zone.   Everyone's sweet spot is different. You don't know you have reached it until you get thrown into a place that is uncomfortable. My only advice is not to wait as long as I did to return to the doctor.   Because I am now at my sweet spot, I will not need as many fills, and the fills will be smaller. After they took out the 1/2 cc, I was able to eat normally again, without feeling sick, and am now able again to enjoy my Recipies of the Day!   So I am at a new stage of my journey - my sweet spot. In the immortal words of Jackie Gleason, "How Sweet It Is".   So feel free to check out my blog to follow my journey, to see some tips and to see my Recipies of the Day":thumbup:   http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 94866
 

Questions

This is all fairly new to me, I have only had my initial appointment with my doctor and I'm waiting to see what all my insurance requires before I can have the surgery. I was just wanting to see if anyone had any bad experiences from the LAP-BAND® surgery, if after you had it you regretted it because of the problems you may have had. I have only read good things on here and I just want to make sure I'm making the right choice and wanted some opinions from people who have had it done already. Thanks so much for any advice or information you could provide. :smile2:
Jodie1

Jodie1

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Blog 295
 

Moving forward with RE

I made the decision about a week ago to go back to the fertility clinic I was using pre-surgery. We've been actively trying for about 5 months (but not doing anything to prevent it for 6 months) and after 3 years, I'm very impatient:-) I have an appointment set up for July 7, but called and spoke with the nurse about coming in for my 3 day blood work before that (I'm due to start my period the week before). She said that would be fine because the doctor will want to re-run some tests since it's been a year and a half since I've been there. I don't yet know if I will need assistance (like meds or iui), but it makes me feel better that I can get thoroughly checked out to make sure there is nothing wrong like before.   I'm just so excited and grateful to be at the healthiest weight I've ever been to embark on this journey. :scared0:
deedee

deedee

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Blog 2642
 

4 days out

We had the sleeve done in Friday it is Tuesday now it took me a wile to 'wake up' after and when i did i was numb and didnt feel any pain (thats a good thing) i couldnt believe the bruses i had it looked like someone beat me up lol. I am doing good now that i am awake went to the doc today he took the pain pump out and looked at the bruses and cuts and said it all looked good and said we can travel so we r going home to Indiana on Wednsday cant wait to see my hubby and kids it has been a week and im going crazy without them..... so it has only been 4 days and i have only lost 3 lbs but all in all i think it was worth it. just waiting for the pounds to start falling off lol......i am gonna work for it!!!! :scared0:
TDL

TDL

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Blog 94917
 

hungry...

How sad is it that the kids were making pizza today for lunch, and the smell literally woke me up from my nap. My mouth immediately started to salivate and I started to cry. I am getting depressed and its only been 4 days...My fiance, bless his heart, leaves to eat.,,so he wont eat infront of me. He calls it a road trip lol.... cant wait to eat food....hurry up Friday!!!:smile2:
bentsam

bentsam

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Blog 2359
 

Surgery Date 7/2/2010

My surgery has been set for July 2, 2010. I am somewhat excited yet I am a little scared. I know this will be a life changing event for me but I am praying that I am able to help someone who is considering weight loss surgery. Since I have been a member of this site I have been truly educated in all aspects of the surgery and eating stratergies. I am glad to be a member and I appreciate everyone that has contributed their stories which has educated me beyond belief.   I am currently on a liquid diet and is going better than thought. At times I get fustrated when I think about the foods that I used to eat however as each day goes by it gets a little easier for me. I keep reminding myself that I have to get my health in order to be here for my beautiful wife and two children.   I started my weight loss journey June 2, 2010 and I weighed in at 408 lbs. As of today June 21 I weigh 379 lbs. Losing weight has never been a problem for me once I get started however keeping it off has been my downfall. My doctor wants my weight down to 200 lbs. I know I am going to do it and thank God for giving me the opportunity for getting my life and health together.   Please keep me in your prayers that I make a speedy recovery. I love you all in Christ.   Leo Bourgeois   Weight Loss - Diet Ticker"> >
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lbourgeoisjr

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