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Blog 1952
 

Can you say OUCH!!!

Wow, did I ever make a mistake. I've been having trouble getting in fluids. So I tried drinking some chicken broth instead of the protein shakes and it went down much better. In fact, too well. I think I had about 3/4 of a cup of broth in about 45 minutes. And then the pain started. Oh my goodness, did the pain start. It was awful. :scared0: Talk about learning an important lesson about not consuming too much at one time.   I hope I've learned the lesson well and that I never feel that pain again!! :thumbup1:
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

1
Blog 90427
 

1-more day

I made it almost an entire week on full liquids. Only 1 more day to go. I never thought it would be as easy as it has been. I am not "enjoying" it, but I have stuck to the rules to the letter. I can't imagine going through all of this and cheating. Who would I be cheating - no one but myself.   Sunday is the clear liquid day. And then, and then, and then, my re-birth day. When I tell people that my surgery is actually on my birthday they think I am nuts. But I couldn't think of a better gift to give myself.   To all of you who have had the surgery and found your "sweet spot", congrats. To those of us getting ready for the surgery I wish us all the best of luck - we have a long, hard road coming. But if I have the will power and strength to carry on and get it right, so do you all.   To all my bandsters out there, I wish you a life of happiness and good health.
Bklynike

Bklynike

4
Blog 92707
 

Pain

i was banded May 28, 2010 Today is June 18, 2010. I have not lost any weight but to add to that I am still bruised where I assume the port is. I am in alot of pain on my left side and the port is sore. I read that gas can get up under there but that is gets better with time. Should I be worried about an infection? I am leaving on vacation on Wednesday and on't have time to see Dr. (Mexico) Does anyone know what helps with the pain? I have not had a fill yet.
gassyandbloated

gassyandbloated

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How I lost 100lbs
 

Happy 6 months to ME!

So today is my 6 months of being banded. I had my regular appointment yesterday and we did some extra things to make sure everything is ok as well.   I have a clean bill of health. The band is working wonderfully, I got another fill which puts me to just over 8ccs in a 14cc band.   I'm 7lbs shy of my 6 month goal which was to lose 50lbs, but given the weightloss rollercoaster I've been on with the shedding pounds then gaining muscle at this point I'm just excited to be losing and to see the results in my body.   When I shared what has going on with the sliming etc.. we discussed what I was eating each time, and then did a barium x-ray to make sure the band was working and not leaking, etc.. Everything looked great, it was so interesting to see it actually "work" in my body.   After we decided to do a small fill to aid in my upcoming PMS eating... and today I feel great, had some eggs and even a porkchop today. - at separate times of course lol   Other than that everything is great, this is still the best thing I ever did for myself... it's amazing to me to think and know that in 6 months time I will have another 50+ lbs to have lost a total of 100+lbs. It's amazing to me, makes me just want to shout and run on that like I was in church! God is SO good, none of this is possible for me without Him! Hallelujah! :sneaky::confused:   This whole thing has just been awesome!
Yvette1026

Yvette1026

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Blog 72318
 

One Step Closer

End of day 5 on my pre op diet. My doctor has me on atkins and im down 9 lbs already. I have a craving for bread or some pasta, but ive Done well and havent had anything that im not supposed to. I dont get banded til the 28th. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 in the morning, first one of the day. They are going to make me spend the night because of my sleep apnea, that part i dont care for to much because my parents are coming cross country and will arrive the day before, but i guess its only one night. Im so excited, i know my husband is so tired of me talking about it. He told me tonight that between him, my parents and his parents im the only one who is excited about this. HECK YES i dont care who else is excited for me it's the start of the new me. I know you all are are excited for me as i am for you. Hope you all have a great night.
cookertl

cookertl

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Blog 93898
 

1st follow up--and great news! (not band related)

I had my follow up with my surgeon today. He said everything looks great! I've lost 4 pounds since Monday, not including the 4 pounds I gained in swelling and lost by Wednesday. So, yay for that! He said everything looks good and that my surgery was very straight forward and easy.   My first fill is scheduled for July 12th and I get to start on mushies on Monday! Woo!!   On to my "great news!"   K, so I am a photographer--mainly children, seniors and families--and every year my company has a contest for what they call the "Chairman's Award." Basically that's a fancy title for photographer of the year. The prize is $25,000!! That's right, 25k! Last year I was a finalist and placed 4th. Still really cool to have been a finalist. This year the competition is a LOT tougher!! We've moved from in-studio sessions only to on-location photography as well. About 1,300 people entered this year (as opposed to the 460 last year) and......I'm one of the 8 finalists again!!! PLUS one of my images is up for top prize in its category!! :confused: (And I'm the only finalist that has been a finalist before! If I don't win, I'm going to call myself Susan Lucci! LOL)   I am just SO excited and I had to share this news!! I got the call as I was driving to my doctor's appointment today. It made for a very good visit to the doctor! LOL   So that leads me to a question. I am scheduled to have my fill on July 12th. The meeting/awards ceremony is July 15th and they always serve dinner and drinks, etc. Should I just wait an extra week for my fill since I'll have to be on liquids during my time up there if I don't wait?   What do you think?
maggs79

maggs79

7
Blog 93292
 

Its really happening :)

After 4 long years of waiting for this, I am finally going to be banded on 7/1/2010   I have heard nothing but amazing things about Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana.   I have not left yet, but my experience thus far, has been outstanding ! Stay tuned and I will supply all of the details fro anyone who is skeptical about going to Mexico.
auggie1959

auggie1959

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Blog 94892
 

Hello

I was recently accepted for surgery...I'm ready to lose weight permanently, just need help. I'm scared....I hope I can do this..so afraid of disappointment.
lela519

lela519

2
Blog 90798
 

2 weeks down, a lifetime to go

I can not believe its been two weeks since my surgery. I have finally had three steri strips fall off of the smaller incisions and almost off the bigger ones. I am not ready for the port one to come off because it is at my belly button right where my pants are. But once these fall off I can finally go swimming! ( It is summer after all)   I am excited to start mushy stage. I went and bought several things today. Watermelon will be the first. Of course I used to eat a whole half of one, I will probably be able to do about 1/2 cup, and not one seed can get past!   I did a workshop at school today and it did wear me out, They all asked about me, and are very supportive, although they forget too. My principal offered me a chip, and I just had to shake my head and she all the sudden remembered. But learning to say no is one of those things, throughout all of my life, I need to learm. Only thing I have said no to is drugs! Ha ha   Life is getting better, and I can't wait to see what comes about next week. Donna
ssmom

ssmom

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Blog 37975
 

Happy birthday to meeeeee! Happy birthday to a 78 lbs lighter meeeeeee!!!

THIS WAS LAST YEAR'S BIRTHDAY BLOG TITLED: 'ITS MY 41ST BIRTHDAY AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO':   I'm feeling pretty depressed and guilty and discouraged and and and... and I'm tired of feeling this way! I've got my band in april of last year and didnt get my first fill until 6 months later. I've lost 55 pounds since but just cant seem to stay on track these days. Ice cream.. crackers.. mini candy bars at work... sometimes in the afternoon at work, I cant stop thinking about a snack. I obsess over it and end up becoming grouchy because I cant stop thinking about it. I end up feeling deprived and punished because I cant eat what I want... then the guilt that I even feel like that in the first place makes it worse. sigh...   WHATS WRONG WITH ME???   I'm so happy with my success so far, but I feel I cant do it anymore. I was going to the gym 3 times a week, so even when I cheated, I wouldnt gain. Unfortunately I fell and hurt my ankle 4 weeks ago and can only do so much before I'm in too much pain.... so now I only go 1 or 2 times a week. I was working back to my consistency, but then I must of reinjured it because it started swelling up and hurting so I am back to square one. Boo!   Although I know my depression meds contribute to my weight gain and my lust for sweets, it doesnt make me feel any better. Feels like excuses.   Its my 41st bday today and I had wanted to reach my first goal of 200 pounds by today, but am 11 pounds short... and its my fault. I get up every morning and tell myself that today I wont eat anything I am not suppose to and that I will go to the gym and be proud of myself... but that never seams to happen 100%.   I'm sorry I didnt have any words of wisdom or positive energy to contribute... maybe I shouldnt of posted at all... anyway, good luck to you... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This year my perspective is so much different from last year!   It's my 42nd birthday and I dont want to cry!         These are some things I've learned since last year: I've learned that I'm NOT perfect and that's OK. Really, it is!
I've realized that I will still have bad days and struggle with my depression, but good days are always around the bend. I dont feel out of control or hopeless anymore. Thats a good thing!
I've learned that having the right amount of saline in your band is the key! My doc will only give .5 ccs at a time and it's taken me two years EXACTLY to reach my sweet spot! On my last fill (April 2010), I went for a fill and since I have lost 12 pounds! I even cancelled an appointment I scheduled for today. I rescheduled for August-just in case.
I've learned that control, exercise and making wise food choices is important, but if you dont have the right amount in your band, it will be harder.
I've learned that although I've come far, its not over. There is ALWAYS room for improvement and I'm alive and capable to do whatever I set my mind to! Splurging on chocolate or pizza once in awhile isnt a make or break deal! There is always a tomorrow to start fresh. ALWAYS.
I've learned that I'm happier with my current body image than I have been in probably 15 years! I'm far from being 'thin', but I'm a hell of a lot better off than I was two years ago!!!
Happy Birthday to me!       Happy Birthday to me!   Happy Birthday to a healthier-happier meeeeeee!   Happy Birthday to me!
StrangeDz

StrangeDz

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Blog 94387
 

Doctor visit on Monday

Well I go in Monday for my doctor visit in which we will set up a surgery date. I am so excited. And nervous! I can't wait to start my new journey. I started this process in November and am very tired of waiting!!! The insurance was the problem, but I finally got my letter of pre-cert. YAY!!
toshao

toshao

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Blog 92878
 

Things to do...

Today i am goin to start my protein shakes, i am going to start off with one shake a day preferably in the morning, as i progress i will do one in the morning and than one for dinner at night! well up untill i start my pre-op diet. also i will be joining a gym.. hooray! this gym stays open 24hours 5 days a week, so i can go anytime i feel like it during the week....   Does anyone know of any good tasting shakes? i don't want to start with anything nasty...
sweetkc85

sweetkc85

2
Blog 75574
 

Lucky 13 Things I have done to Improve my life since the LapBand!

1. Stopped eating between meals too much. 2. Stopped eating out everyday-NO BUFFET! 3. Stopped Sitting so much! MORE ACTIVE! 4. Drinking more water! 5 Exercising more! Joined the local Gym. 6. Walking more steps. 7. I am listening to my inner self-more positive! 8. I am making better food choices. 9. I am off any prescription meds! 10. I am helping others to see they can change! 11. I am overcoming obstacles. 12. I am more in tune with my faith and savior. 13. I am eating healthier and increasing my longevity by doing so.   So you see there is more to this than looking pretty, sexy and losing the pounds. Want to FEEL BETTER? Write your reasons down and look at them, tape them to your computer screen, you will be reminded daily WHY you chose to change your life!:confused:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 92709
 

Im so ready

TGIF It is now day eight of my post op. I feel great today! I do have to admit I'm hungry. Just a few more days i can have mushie food. yes!!! I will have my stiches remove on Monday. I want to go swimming asap. Tuesday I have to go back to baby sitting. Hope I don't over do it! My little one weighs 25 lbs.
debrafranks

debrafranks

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

I can never second guess it...

I weigh every morning which some say is a no-no. It is a motivating tool with me. If I'm up, I commit to working harder. If I'm down, I get excited and I'm ready to do more. I guess I just need a lot of feedback.   In the past, that has only worked for a little while. Because although when I am up, I get motivated to work harder...that only works when you go down most of the time. That's why things are going so well now. I don't mind working out 4, 5 or even 6 hours a week because I'm seeing results. (Interesting side note: I always thought I worked out 4-6 hours a week, but when I started actually tracking it, I wasn't. I've found that writing it down makes me accountable and more likely to actually work out more.)   If I woke up most mornings weighing the same or more, I don't think I would have the motivation to continue. Although I'm up, down and all over the place each day, I am consistantly moving down the scale overall.   Which (finally) gets me to my point. Tuesday I had a 30 minute work out, but I totally splurged at dinner with friends...not horribly mind you, but definitely more than normal. Wednesday I was at the same weight as Tuesday. Makes sense. Wednesday I worked out for 90 minutes total in two sessions and ate well. On Thursday, I was down 8 tenths. YAY! But still makes some sense. Yesterday, I did a Jazzercise class, but during the day I ate a brownie, a serving of Chocolate PB Hagendaas ice cream, & two Ghiradelli chocolate/caramel squares. DUDE. That was ridiculous! Today I'm down 4 tenths. WHAT?? Now, I know enough not to take that at face value, but ha!! It is my goal today to eat well enough and work out hard so that 4 tenths doesn't pop up tomorrow!   The challenge is on! By the way, my size 2 Lane Bryant jeans are getting baggy in the booty. Should be into the size 1s soon! After that...regular store jeans! Woohoo!!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 91736
 

I haven't weighed myself

I have come to the conclusion that weighing myself everyday isn't a good idea because my weight fluctuates throughout the day. So I'm going to weigh every Tuesday until I go for my next fill. I am hoping to lose 5 lbs this month and that is my goal so hopefully I can achieve it. I made some chili this morning for me to take for lunch today since I had nothing else and it stays with me for a long time. It smells rather good and I can't wait to taste it, maybe I will have some for breakfast. I was so hungry yesterday at lunch. The company bought us lunch from Honeybaked Ham and I had a turkey sandwich that was fabulous. I was worried about the bread but it didn't bother me and it stayed with me until I got home and had dinner. I had leftover PF Changs for dinner and it was so good. I love their food if you haven't noticed. I think I will start to walk on my lunch and/or break to get that extra exercise in. It has been hot here but 15 min won't be so bad. Exercise is what I need most and it seems like I don't get enough of it. I want to go swimming after work but it is so hard for me to get off and then come home and go back out. I would meet my husband at the gym after work without coming home but it is early and people are there and then you don't have a lane to swim in, you have to wait for them to get done. I am on my 6th cup of coffee and I think the caffeine is bothering my stomach because it is starting to ache. I had a hard time taking my pills this morning and I am going to ask the doctor about getting them in a liquid form. I don't think I can stop taking them because they are the mood stabalizers and anti-depressants but maybe I can go off one or two of them. They have worked so well together I hate to try something new. I wasn't myself yesterday, very down in the dumps. I don't know why, maybe it was because my friend wasn't there or because it was slow and I had nothing to do. When we are slow I go on here and read the threads because that helps keep me busy. I ordered some more protein from BE and hopefully it will get here soon. My mother is almost out of hers so I have to run some of mine out to her this weekend. I tried the melon and I am not crazy about it so I'll give it to her. She likes melons so she should like this one. The peanut butter is really good, it is thick and tastes like real peanut butter is in it. My scalp is starting to tingle so I have definately gotten my caffeine for the day. I need to slow down on it but coffee is so good. I think I will try the decaf kind. Robert doesn't drink the decaf so I would get the ready to mix instant kind. Well that is about all I have to say for today. Good luck losing.
khunt719

khunt719

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Blog 94860
 

Day five since my surgery

I had surgery Monday I am still so sore can't hardly move and afraid to eat. I am afraid it is to much. The gas pains are really rough.I am worried having a hard time getting my 70 grams of protein in.
Pamie

Pamie

3
Blog 2100
 

Last weekend as a Big Girl!

I go into hospital on Monday for the VSG operation on Tuesday (morning, I hope!). I have been doing all sorts of mad things to try and pretend I have some control!   This forum has been incredibly helpful; I have read everything everyone has written on here, whether it is relevant or not.... !   I'm almost all prepared for next week. I have all the tests done. No pre-op diet as Monsieur Boullenois (Boo-Len-Wah!) said it wasn't necessary when I asked him.   I've nonetheless been drinking Slimfast drinks and having one light meal per day. Whether 7 days makes any difference, who knows?!   I've had my hair cut and coloured, and my hairdresser Sophie gave me a fabulous pre-hospital deep conditioning treatment for free. Nice lady!   I've been and bought some hair removal cream from the chemist to get rid of my "lady garden" No way do I want the infirmières advancing on me with their razors! I made them laugh in the pharmacy when asking for the cream, by mixing up the word la poêle (frying pan) with les poils (hair)... both pronounced the same... :scared0:   Have also bought a ridiculously expensive set of bathroom scales, that also measure body fat and water content. 10 memories for all in the family to have their own weight loss program (There is only my husband and me, so will have to weigh the dogs, ducks and chickens to get my money's worth!). The scales show that the weight I put on the Tracker thingy is way off, so am off to amend that now!   What else did I buy? Oh yes! A little plastic bottle with a very fine spray on it. I figured I could fill it with water and spray my mouth if it got v dry in hospital... Good idea or not? It was only 3 euros anyway, so can use it to mist the plants if it doesn't work for my purpose.   And... (blimey!! how much did I SPEND today? :thumbup1:) I bought a yogurt maker. That was a bargain. 15 euros (about £10 - or 8 dollars). I've already got some 'brewing' - will see what it is like. Will need to think about flavourings.   Oh yes, and a portable DVD player that was on offer. Thought that might be useful in hospital - French TV is pretty rubbish for the most part, and I have a lot of films I haven't watched so will take those in with me.   Till tomorrow!:thumbup:
JudyM

JudyM

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Blog 89559
 

Finally Friday!!!

I did the unthinkable -- fell asleep during the Lakers game lol. I was so tired I really needed the rest. Slept for almost 8 hours and I got up feeling a lot more energetic and chipper.   I didn't eat well yesterday and certainly didn't do well on the water, but it taught me again how much I need to make sure I get some kind of unwinding in during the day or the drive home. I didn't work out at all yesterday and I also want to try next week to push myself for even a short walk on that day when I'm "exhausted". After next week I can swim and that would certainly be a good option for me.   I typically spend the weekend running errands, church etc. This will be the first week I go to the gym both days, meet with my trainer one, and of course weigh in for the week. I'm actually looking forward to all of that!   I love the feeling after working out! (OK, I've only been doing it for two weeks but.....). Big smile! Tonight I'm working out after work with one of my work friends. It will make the commute half the time after 7pm.   I am also going to get a new picture of my face this weekend. I think I've lost all my weight there lol -- one of the chins is gone!   Have a great Friday everybody!
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

1
Blog 93413
 

PMS and the Band

This is the first PMS I have had with the band. I am hoping my PMS is why I feel soooooooo grumpy, annoyed, and overall blah. I know it is. I am someone who usually feels like I want to punch something when I am PMSing. Usually, I calm my ugly mood with food. I am craving chocolate and NOT my chocolate protein shake. I know this too shall pass. I need to remember why I had this surgery. I gained a 1.5 pounds yesterday. I am sure I am retaining water. I was down 19.5 but now 18. I am truly someone who suffers more mental,emotional symptoms from PMS than physical. Maybe I can let a Hershey Kiss disolve in my mouth. I will have to give the back to someone and have them lock it up after I get 1!
AshlyLin

AshlyLin

2
Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Skillet Turkey Breast With Plum-Balsamic Sauce

This low calorie dish is One of six speedy — and delicious — sauces to serve with sautéed turkey breast. With these robust flavors bursting into your mouth, will have you wanting more.   230 Calories per 1 breast serving   Makes 4 main-dish servings Total Time: 20 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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