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Bird's Nest
 

just keeping track of fills

Just keeping track of fills     7/9/09 at surgery 2.7cc (felt restriction 4 weeks) 8/28/09 1st fill +1.2cc = 3.9cc (restriction 3 wks) 09/25/09 2nd fill +1.4cc = 5.3cc (very tight 15 days...then good restriction) Sweet spot 4/2/10 3rd fill .1cc = 5.4cc 5/17/10 4th fill .1cc = 5.5cc 6/01/10 unfill .8cc = 4.7cc 6/18/10 5th fill (re-fill) .6cc = 5.3cc 5/6/11 3rd true fill = Dr. checked fluid = had 4.6cc, added .6cc = total fill amount = 5.2cc 8/30/11 Dr. K. checked fluid level + had 5.2cc, added .5cc = total fill amount=5.7cc Had a .4 fill 2012 .4 fill 5/13/13
Humming Bird

Humming Bird

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Blog 93841
 

i wanna eat!!!

i am almost 3 weeks post op and i am damn hungry...i have been doin really goodon this pre and post op diet but i have no restriction and i am hungry....i did have some not so good choices today, but 2moro will be better i am sure....please tell me this will pass....i dont usually post..but i know alot have been where i am, or some have to have been.....i dont get my 1st fill til the 30th...i had it moved ahead from the 14 of next month ..hopefully to get some kind of restriction sooner ....i dont wanna start going down my old path and gain back the 17lbs i have lost....SUGGESTIONS PLEASE???????
emetyb01

emetyb01

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Blog 94969
 

Best Protein

Hi, I am 3 days post op and need to get my protein in. Can anyone recommend some good ones? I went to GNC today and bought an unflavored one, put it in skim milk, but I couldn't stomach it! Thanks!
christa46322

christa46322

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Blog 1419
 

name changed from jeaniwantsasleeve to sleevegenie!

yes i was jeaniwantsasleeve and then 5/28/10 i got one,,, was denied and got an IMR and won my appeal,,,am now 3 weeks post op and couldn't be happier,,,i am a fantasy lover and have often been called jeani in a bottle so i thought sleevegenie would be a good new name for me---i am so thankful for this opportunity to improve every aspect of my life,,, the support and knowledge from here and OH has been invaluable to me and i appreciate all of you who have supported me on my journey,,, surgery was a breeze, i had a very easy time,,, the nurses that cared for me were very good to me and the hospital was great,, not sure what size my tummy is surgeon doesn't use a bougie,, but i will make this work for me,,, love n kisses jeani:thumbup1:
sleevegenie

sleevegenie

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Blog 93499
 

Hungry

Well i am on my first week of mushies and i am hungrier now then when i was on the liquid diet.Did anyone elese feel this way? i cant wait to be on real food and plan meals i am haven a hard time planning with the mushies :smile2:
crsti41

crsti41

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Blog 82761
 

I am off of my Lapband Game!

Well....my husband was in the hospital having surgery on his back and I got off of my diet game for a few days. It has been so hard to get back on track. I have definately learn that it is harder to get back on track after getting off then it is to simply stay on track.
Woodford4

Woodford4

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Blog 1952
 

False Alarm, but a bit of a scare this morning

I was woken up from sleep by pain in my left shoulder area. My husband, being the wonderful, caring, protective man that he is, remembered that the surgeon told us that pain in the left shoulder area is one possible symptoms of the stomach leak. :thumbup1:   Needless to say, my husband refused to take any chances and we went on the hour drive to the hopital to check things out. I must admit, I was a little bit nervous.   After spending the WHOLE day at the hospital, mostly just waiting. They did a CT Scan and determined that there was no leak, :scared0: but I had some condition in my lungs (mostly the left one) that, if not reversed, could turn into pneumonia. :thumbup:   Basically they told me to use the incentive spirometer (the lung ball game looking thing) more often.
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

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Blog 93898
 

Back to work!

Today I went back to work! Only for about 4 hours, but I was photographing the whole time! It was a bit different today because it was really just for a model search. The girls were all older, so I didn't have to kneel and make funny noises! LOL But I was surprised, frankly, that I had the stamina to stand and shoot for 4 hours straight! It was a blast! :laugh:   So, still sore at the port incision, but better today than yesterday. Everyday gets a little better. :smile: Started to feel a bit hungry today. I haven't really felt hungry since last Sunday before my surgery! Luckily a protein shake hit the spot!   I'm gonna go test drive a car today. Not sure if I am going to buy it, but I need to start looking for a new car. Tired of driving around a little Chevy. :smile2:   Blessings, all!   Maggs xo
maggs79

maggs79

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Blog 94503
 

Question for those who have been through it

I am going to get banded on Monday! I am very excited and very nervous! I just found out I have to go for a follow up the next day and its about 35 minutes away. Does that sound doable? I was hoping to just relax, and walk around the house :smile2:! Second question is he told me to stop the birth control pill, anyone else ever told this? And lasty did anyone use chewable gasx,did it help post surgery?     Thanks for the help!
2excited

2excited

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Blog 86790
 

mad at my body!!!

so its coming up on week 14 and right now i am a little discouraged...so heres the problem. this week i started working out and dd the treadmill on monday for 45 minutes, tuesday did a kickboxing class at my gym and thursday did a "beach body sculpting'class that involved free weights focusing on the arms, legs and adominals. i got on the scale yesterday and i was at 237 and now i am at 241. wtf!!! i figured that when i started working out i would lose the wieght faster not gain back the 4 freakin pounds i worked so hard to get off. not to mention that yesterday was a very stressful day. my husband and i fought practically all day about moeny and him not being able to find a job. we talked it out and things are fine now but im so upset bc my dr. told me to exercise and when i do i gain weight back. and i didnt start eating more i eat the same amount. so this week i am going to strictly do cardio, tae bo, kickboxing and maybe a spinning class. i just had a goal to be 230 by th 4th and now it doesnt look like i am going to meet that goal. in order for me to do so i need to lose the 4 lbs plus an ass 2-3 this week. totaling 6-7 lbs in one week. every time i make a goal i never reach it and it is getting so frustrating. im hoping that this week will provide better results. i just feel like life slapped me inthe face and so haha its not goingto work. you will be fat forever. i also dont know how all this skin is going to go abck to normal. i have been having thisterrible dream that i lose the weight and i have skin hanging everywhere and i look worse that i did when i started this whole process. i just needed to vent. i have a tae bo video that i am going to start at home on monday and i am going to try to do it each day this week and take the weekends off. i need some other ideas for workout videos that will provide a good cardio workout. i was thinking step aerobics
Countrychic

Countrychic

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Blog 93630
 

I am officially banded

It's over, and official. Surgery went well yesterday and I am home. I am not sore in any incision spots at all but the port cite kills. I am trying to take the 1oz sips as often as possible. I noticed when I go to the b-room, I am only going a little but then it stops and then I go a little bit more and so on. Not sure if anyone else had that. Maybe f/ anesthesia or just from taking small sips of water.?? No regrets so far, just wish I can FFWD to the recovery part being done.
tesa

tesa

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Blog 88448
 

Just had my surgery June 16, 2010

Ow. No lie. Ow, ow, ow. Most of the gas has gone, but still have pain in my left side (under a rib) every time I breathe. Makes it very hard to do my breathing exercises. Doctor has me on liquid hydrocodone every 4 hours but it isn't real effective. I'm not usually such a whiner, but will be glad when the healing stage is over. Plan on returning to work on Monday. I totally love my doctor, though, and have no regrets. Have a follow-up with her in a week. My heaviest weight was 299 (approx 6 weeks ago). Weighed 285 on day of surgery. 135 lbs to go.
azstonewall

azstonewall

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Share my world....
 

A journal for me

You can follow my journey via http://cupcakes2carrots.blogspot.com I will be vlogging and blogging during my entire journey. I appreciate the love you guys show on my blog on here too!
HoneyBrown

HoneyBrown

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Blog 59821
 

70lbs GONE!!

It's been a while since I've been here!! I'm celebrating 70lbs lost!! 36 more to go. I must say that I do get fustrated at times when I just can't get the food down! Those are the days when I'm super hungry and take that bite, swollow with out chewing well. YOU KNOW THE REST. Anyway, gotta keep going!! I'm excited. My first summer in a long time where I can actually enjoy the rides at the amusement park! Mrytle beach here I come!!
alotlessofme

alotlessofme

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Blog 89559
 

Its Weigh In Day!

Had another great week - 3.4 lbs. I eat solids and am doing pretty well. I exercise 6 days a week but I have to drink more water.   I feel good about this loss and the fact that I went out to lunch three times this week and made really good choices and logged everything very carefully. I'm only hungry at night and I'm going to work on a plan to have a small snack while I'm making that 47 mile trek home -- a protein bar, definitely water, something. Otherwise I tend to overeat when I get home and then go straight to bed -- not a long term winning combination!   Off to the gym and a personal training session. I can't do anything core or lower body, but I want to go over the upper body routine again because I can't seem to make it work on my own yet.   My first fill is the 28th and I feel I'm being successful changing habits and managing hunger (although that starvation stomach thing is still noisy lol) pretty well. I hope this bodes well for continued success after the fill!   Have a great day everybody!
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 93993
 

Day 3 of pre-op diet.

Things are going much better than I expected on the pre-op diet. Today is day 3 and I'm surviving just fine. My pre-op diet consists of 3 protein shakes a day and up to 250 calories a day from low glycemic vegies, nothing else but water. 2 days done and 19 to go! When I think of doing this for 3 weeks it can get overwhelming so I'm focusing on hour by hour. I'm generally 80% excited about my future, 10% nervous for the surgery and 10% nervous about my success. But overall I think I had given up hope of ever getting slim and healthy. Now I have hope and excitement for the first time in as long as I can remember. I'm so happy to be rid of the daily mental struggle to loose weight battling the daily dissapointment and discouragement from myself. Emotionally I'm 100lbs lighter already with the decision to get the band.
pollywogg

pollywogg

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Blog 93702
 

Remembering My Journey!

I was just sitting here this morning thinking about my whole weight loss journey and I so remember my first appointment with the doctor, when he told me I had to wait six months before having the surgery. I cried like a baby with the nutritionist, and I remember her remarking - omg, did I say something wrong?   I looked up at her with my sad eyes, weeping, and I said no. What happened was a few things - first, I wanted the surgery so badly and thinking six months seemed so long down the road. The second was knowing how much weight I had to loose - that huge number seemed overwhelming to me - I wanted to loose 138 pounds. Third, I was so excited knowing that my 6 month journey has begun.   So she gave me a box of tissues, we hugged and she said it is going to be ok - 6 months will fly by before you know it. I have to say it did - I was at my last nutritionist's appointment, and she said - wow, your surgery is in a few weeks - and I cried again - by this time she was used to me crying, so she knew it was not her LOL!   This morning I was thinking about, wow, me! - I lost 96 pounds. What I had decided to do was not look at the 138 pounds total to loose, but to take it in increments of 10 pounds each - and that made it easier to deal with. Before I knew it, those ten-pound increments began to add up - 30, 50, 70, 90! 4 more pounds, soon to be 100! And that was how I was able to deal with that number of 138 pounds to loose.   This has been one of the most amazing journeys that I have ever embarked on. I invite you to check out my blog to see some of the steps I have taken to get to where I am today:thumbup::   http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/   Thank you again for all your kind words and support!
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Watermelon And Grape Kaobos

Summer temperatures mean moving everything outdoors, including your eats! Picnicking is one of the best parts of the season, and it’s a great way to involve the whole family while basking in nature’s beauty. There are three key factors to packing the perfect picnic: each dish should be able to be made ahead of time, not spoil quickly and be transported easily. Steer clear of heavy toppings, sticky sauces and mayo-based recipes—they’ll create a mess and attract insects; the latter can even pose a health risk. Instead, choose items that are easy to eat with your hands (or just with a fork—no knives allowed!) and will be safe to nibble on after an hour or two has passed (assuming you don’t leave the dishes out in the glaring sun—which is never a good idea, regardless of ingredients).   My creative picnic recipes will have everyone at the table asking for more without guilt.   Makes 16 kabobs   Per 1 kabob 71 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 94917
 

tell me this is going to pass

I had surgery this morning and the pain is just getting worse and worse. I was up and walking around and then came the gas..when I finally vomitted air up, now Im so sore all over my body. Ive had a heating pad on my back all day. the pains meds wont stay down...is there any relief! Im losing hope
bentsam

bentsam

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Blog 94917
 

someone please give me hope

I had surgery this morning, and I am in severe pain. I cant keep the pain meds down. I have been walking and vomitting air. I cant get any relief. at first it was the horrible gas, now its just this dull pain at the top of my stomach. I cant get comfortable...will this pass??
bentsam

bentsam

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Blog 94917
 

someone please give me hope

I had surgery this morning, and I am in severe pain. I cant keep the pain meds down. I have been walking and vomitting air. I cant get any relief. at first it was the horrible gas, now its just this dull pain at the top of my stomach. I cant get comfortable...will this pass??
bentsam

bentsam

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Blog 2100
 

This Time Next Week....

This Time Next Week... is what I have been saying for the past month as in "This time next week:   ... I'll have had all my pre-op tests   ... it will be one week to go   ... I'll be going into hospital   ... I'll have had the op   ... I'll be post-op   And today, I can say, "This time next week:   ... I'll be going home!   I have set my sparkly new yogurt maker in action, so I can have guaranteed no bits yogurt when I get home. I imagine that cool yogurt is very soothing to a sore throat and tummy!   I must go and redo my height and weight thingy on the ticker. :thumbup: My new scales are toooo good. With a BMI of 41.8, I really need this operation, and the new lifestyle after it.   I do worry about the lifestyle thing though - the social side of eating. Being in France, so much of life revolves around having people around the table. It amazes me how French women in general are sooo thin! :scared0:   I also love to cook and to please people by providing them with food that makes them groan with pleasure... Hopefully that will still happen, even though I am not eating as I did! there! I've said it. I was that glutton :thumbup1:   Rest of today will be catching up on ironing, cleaning, dusting, cos it sure as hell won't happen while I'm in Le Clinique next week!   I'll be packing my bag too - still no idea what I'm taking in with me! No flowers or plants allowed, and of course food or drink isn't appropriate. The shops sell French language magazines (which I can read okay), but Brit friends are all wondering what to bring in! One pal Clare has announced she is going to give me a pedicure and foot massage and paint my toenails - what a star!   Am more worried about after-pain than anything else. And I hate being sick. Hate it - I cry like a baby. What a Wuss!!   My Mum and her 'boyfriend' (both in their mid-80s) are off on holiday today for a week. They get home the same day I do! I haven't told my Mum, as she will worry. She thinks I'm working away from home for a week (we usually speak every day). She also thinks I am on the SlimFast diet, so will be looking for a weightloss when I see her in mid-July! I may tell her then... not sure.
JudyM

JudyM

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