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Blog 85362
 

Trying to Beat My DNA - 2 weeks post-op

UHHHH!!! I am so aggravated today. I wish I had never had this surgery. Or at least that is how I am feeling today. I have had heartburn for the past 4-5 days with a small amount of gastric acid reflux. Today my throat feels like it has a cotton ball stuck in it and it feels extremely dry. No matter how much water I drink, it still feels dry.   Went to the doctor for my 2 week check up. I let her know about my symptoms and she told me to start all over on my diet. Yes, I'm back on liquids. I was on liquids the first week, pureed the second week, and was supposed to start soft foods tomorrow, and now I'm back on crappy old liquids. I understand why, but that doesn't help matters any. She said my stomach must still be swollen and I'm not tolerating my diet being advanced yet. I am officially in Banster Hell!!!!! I have been starving to death. The restriction that I felt is gone and I find myself wanting to eat every couple of hours. I'm still only eating 1/2 of a cup of pureed food because I am scared of doing anything to harm my pouch.   I started on Pepcid so we will see. I'm just very discouraged tonight. I researched this alot and knew the problems that could arise, but I thought it wouldn't happen to me. That is what I get for thinking.
nursesandy

nursesandy

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Blog 75574
 

Getting my "Fix" from Lapbandtalk.com

:confused:Just have to log on before bed each night and one time in the morning, to check out this website! I must say I am addicted to it!   I just love you all and am so encouraged to hear from you, get those little words of encouragement, that make me feel on top of the world!!! THANKS!   I have a friend who did not have the LAP-BAND® AP, she has lost the same amount of lbs as I have and has also joined the Gym, she had three children, I had four. I (as a Real Estate Broker) sold her the house she lives in, yet she is younger than me and does not have the skin issues I have to deal with, I am so proud for her, but my problem was not hers.   I could always follow a diet, and keep the weight I would lose off for a good while, and then here it came creeping back on again! So~~~I got the band, and well I do not regret it, never will. When I commit to something, I am right there in support of the cause 100%   Everyone is different~isn't that nice? That diversity is what makes this world and this site so interesting to me. This site and this Band has brought every culture, race and gender together as one in the cause to beat obesity for good! Praise God for the Band. Have a nice night all!:sneaky::sleep:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 89488
 

First fill and hungry

I survived the pre-op diet, I survived the post op diet losing weight. However I started solid foods even had my first fill(2cc's) and I am gaining weight. I am riding 20 miles a day with the highest level and this week weighing two pounds more than last week. No sweets, pasta , bread or wine in over a month. uggghhhh!!!!!!!!!
mterry

mterry

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Blog 92116
 

Food Diary

at 2 months post-op I dont feel like i've lost anything! I look at other's succcess and think "how the heck did they loose 50-80-90 pounds in 6 months??" :confused: So I started a food diary. Everything I'm eating is "band approved".... and I'm certainly eating much less than I was before BUT I am still WAY over my calorie allotment....like 1500-1600 instead of 900-1200!! my shakes and protein shots are even high in calories!!!:sneaky: what gives? so, I'm going to have to cut WAY back, which means I'm going to be starving everyday, which means I need another fill!! I'm already at 8.25 w/only my 2nd fill and going even higher so early really worries me....
J_BandRanger

J_BandRanger

3
Blog 94833
 

Day 3

Well, I thought I would share a few things and maybe get some feedback. I had my surgery on 06/15. I am completely still sore and am having a hard time getting off the couch where I need to sleep because it is easier than the bed.   I have no appeitite either? I am making myself have the requirements but have not had a hunger pain yet. I have eaten 2 pieces of dry toast to absorb the medicine as it sits a little weird and Jello isnt enough. I am very suprised I could do a piece of toast without a problem. Kinda worries me that I can though it makes me feel better with the meds.   Any advise out there?   Richele
Richele

Richele

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Blog 90427
 

I'm registered

I got "that call" today from the hospital to make sure I remembered my surgery was on Monday and to get pre-registered. HOW COULD I FORGET? I AM SO EXCITED!!! I actually don't know why they pre-register you because when you get to the hospital, they register you all over again.   Today is day 4 of liquids and I swear I can actually hear sloshing when I walk. My pants are fitting much looser; I know have baggy but pants. I tried the cream of mushroom last night and it wasn't bad. I still prefer the cream of chicken and the chicken broth, but I have to mix it up a little. I can't wait until this phase is over - in about 3 weeks. OMG, OMG, OMG. I will make it work, I can do this. Heck, I survived breast cancer, I can certainly overcome my growing dislike or should I say hatred for soup, right?   According to the scale at the gym I have lost about 3 lbs this week. I spoke to a friend today who had gastric bypass surgery on 7/7 this past year and she has lost 105 lbs so far. I am hoping that in a year from now I am off all of my medication, thinner and feeling better. I am really looking forward to a good night's sleep. Hopefully the sleep apnea will subside once some of the weight comes off. I can't sleep with that awful machine.   Well, got to get ready to watch So You Think You Could Dance! Have a great night all.
Bklynike

Bklynike

4
Blog 52625
 

Been a While

Wow, I didn't realize I hadn't posted since January! Well things are still going fairly well. I have been seeing the dr. every 6 weeks, so I am not sure where I am at with fills but I am down 70 pounds now - 30 pounds since my last post, which most of that weight was taken off in January and February! I opted one visit not to put a fill in because I was throwing up a little too much.   My last visit was this past Monday and I had a .4 fill, and boy what a difference it is making! I am having a really tough time keeping a lot of food down. I guess I am either eating too fast or too much or not chewing enough. Time will tell...   I am really having people comment about my weight loss lately, which really helps. I needed that extra boost to keep on track. I havne't been perfect about working out - life has just been too crazy for that, but hope to get back in the swing of things come Monday morning!   My 1 year anniversary is quickly approaching from the date I got band and I would really love to lose another 30 pounds by that date to bring me to the 100 pound loss mark! If I keep up with not being able to keep food down it should be no problem - LOL....no I am not serious, if this continues I will be calling to have some fluid removed!   That's all for now, gotta run!
kimber13

kimber13

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Blog 2427
 

Personality Changes after weight loss

Hello All,   I been reading everyone's blog but I've never posted. Anyhoo, I'm waiting on a surgery date from my dr but while I wait some of my friends are concerned due to experience with others that my personality will change after I have the surgery and loss my weight. Has anyone expeirienced personality changes. I am stoked and I think it can only get better as now the outside will match my inside.   Thanks in advance for the posts.:thumbup1:
mgj5us

mgj5us

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Watch out life, here I come!!
 

To fill or not to fill??

I haven't had a fill in over a year. I wanted one the last time I had an appointment (6/09) but my Dr was out (I've only been filled by my Dr) and I saw the PA. She said after a few questions NO FILL. Go home and work on the diet. It is now a year later, I've regained A LOT and am now afraid and embarrassed to go see my Dr.   I think I will cry went I see my Dr. I was doing well before the PA shut me down. He was proud of me. She made me feel like there wasn't anything the band could do for me now. It was all up to me. Now Im, well I don't want to say a failure, but gosh what else would I be??   So do I knuckle down and try to again lose by myself or suck it up and go to the DR??   Has anyone else had to suck it up? How did that go?
ajoneen

ajoneen

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Blog 83939
 

3 Months out...

Hello all I dont use this service much therefore I dont have pics but truly who need them just wanted to let the LAP-BAND® world know that I am truly happy with my results when I first started the program which was about 1 yr ago I weighed 303lbs pants size 24/26. On my surgery date which was 3-9-10 I weighed 289 and now today I am about 223 my goal was to at least go down to a pant size of 12/14 but maybe not smaller then a 10 well today only three months out I am fitting a size 14 and 80 lbs down. God is good!!! I am very happy with my results and dont regret one minute of it!!!
mstasha1980

mstasha1980

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Blog 92878
 

Starting Anew

Ok so i decided that i want to start a blog, i think this will kinda calm me down during my journey to be banded...i am an inpatient person sometimes, especially when it comes to wait for something to happen, i just want it done now without all the extra stuff that's involved but i know i have to be physically, and mentally ready for this surgery so it is for the best:rolleyes2:.... N.E.Way i had my pysch evaluation yesterday and it went pretty well. The Doc, thinks that i am ready for the lifestyle change and can see that i am not BSing about it.... Good! The surgeon is looking to do the surgery in August, i hope before i go back to school, i know that in school i can make a healthier eating choice than i can at home (my mom love to eat, but she's a twig) why couldn't i have had her Genes like my brother and sister? Next month i have my other appts. and i have to see the dietician 3 times before the surgery, i know my insurance will pay for the surgery so i am not worried about that at all, what i am worried about the most is sticking with the routine diet and exercise, when i do diets i stick with it until i see that i have lost a good amount of weight, then i get bored and stop... then gain it back plus some:eek:... i am tired of the vicious cycle so i have to be determined to stick with it... i dont want to be too skinny i just want to be healthy and out of risk for everything.. i think maybe a size 8-10 would be good:cool:... Is there anyone else out there that don't want to be too skinny or is that just me?
sweetkc85

sweetkc85

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Blog 89559
 

Just Having a Bad Morning

I'm not getting enough sleep and its starting to affect my emotions, reactions and even my motivation.   I get home at 7:30 at night and still have to eat and do miscellaneous stuff before I go to bed. But I get up at 4 - 4:30 so I can do the elliptical, cool off (important piece) and get ready for work to leave by 6:30. I laid back down this morning and skipped the elliptical. I was just too tired. Instead of eating breakfast I grabbed a slim fast and drank it in the car.   Gonna try to spend some time this weekend figuring out how to make it a little better, somehow.   At least its Thursday! The weekend is almost here :-). Have a great day everybody.
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 1952
 

Celebrating Little successes

Yesterday was the worst day so far. I was in a significant amount of pain and finally got a new subcription from the doctor. I couldn't take the original pain killer because it made me itch all over.   Took my first shower since surgery last night. I have to admit that I cried a bit before going in. I was afraid. - I guess that's what pain does to you. But it was fine and I felt better afterwards.   I had my first bowel movement since surgery this morning. I was very excited about that. I know - it's a strange thing to be excited about, but I'm glad to know that my insides are starting to function again.   Woke up feeling much better this morning. Less pain, less bloated. I'm hoping today will be better than yesterday. I actually consumed 1/2 of one of those whey protein shots this morning. It only took me an hour and a half to do it, but I'm already doing better than yesterday. I bet I only consumed about 5 oz of anything yesterday. I know that's not enough, but I was so bloated and so sore that I just couldn't do it. Hopefully today will be better.   I'm getting closer to my pre surgery level with the lung incentive apparatus. So I'm doing pretty well with that.   For three days it's felt like I've had to hold my insides from falling out while walking by using both hands or a pillow. Today was the first time I could walk with only slight pressure with one hand on my tummy. Woot, Woot.   I just know things are going to start getting better now!!!!! :thumbup1:
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Support

After I managed to extricate myself from my wallowing yesterday, I started thinking about how blessed I am to have the support system I have. I am one to push myself, but for me, support is critical.   First and foremost, my mom is my rock. She has been supportive (almost PUSHING me! ha!) from the very first moment. No hesitation whatsoever. We talk during my commute each morning and I'm estimating that on average 60% of our daily conversations are about my "journey". Today for instance, it was 95%. She and my dad are hands down my biggest fan/supporters and I love them dearly.   My best friend is not a nurturing type person (by her own admission) and listening to me talk about the surgery or my weightloss endeavors in general isn't her favorite thing. But she is always a trooper and I KNOW that she supports me in a happy life 100%. She is like a sister that doesn't fully understand my issues, but just wants whatever is best for me.   I have two exercise accountability partners. One is my godmother who works out with me on Tuesdays. We chat while we work out and use it as time to catch up. She was the first person other than my parents that I told of my LB plans. She has also been supportive from the first moment and likes to hear about the ins and outs that I learn along the way. I have another friend that I work out with on Wednesdays. She is a RUNNER...as in she ran the Boston marathon. With her, we put on our iPods and get to working out. Since we are at such different paces, it works out well. She is interested in all things healthy, so we often swap ideas about foods.   All three of these friends work with me. In addition to them, I have several other people that ask me about how things are going and never cease to give me compliments. In fact, one of our partners (who I barely know) gave me a gift card yesterday because he knew I hit the 50 pound mark. He had LB several years ago and although we have never discussed it directly, I can tell he is paying attention. He compliments me a lot and the support is just incredible.   Then I have LBT & my support group. I blog here several times a week and the feedback I get from you guys is so powerful! I can't believe how eager I am to check if anyone has responded to my blog, or a picture, or if they have posted a visitor message. I have befriended two ladies in my support group and we clicked right away. One carries on an email conversation with me everyday. We compare food choices and other things. The other texts me sporadically to ask me what's going on or to update me on something with her. It is amazing how close we have gotten in a short amount of time.   All of this and I didn't even get into my extended family (who I saw recently at my grandmother's funeral) or my close group of friends. ALL of them support me. i had one slight hiccup at the very beginning with one friend but we straightened it out quickly.   I write all of this to remind myself how lucky and blessed I am. I read stories on here how people are treated badly or have saboteurs in their lives. I know folks who have told nobody or only one person and don't have anyone to share their experiences with. I honestly can't imagine that. I competely respect everyone's choices on whether they tell, don't tell, or tell sparingly. Everyone is different and has different circumstances and needs. So, in my opinion, no one is WRONG in how they choose to handle it.   Today is a day that I see how wonderful life is! For those of you that are contemplating LB...I can't tell you what to do, but I can tell you that my life is SO different from six months ago in the best possible way!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 91736
 

Panic Attack

Yesterday I had a panic attack and had to leave work. It was the second time in 3 years that I had to leave work early because I was sick so that was no big deal. But as I was sitting doing drops, I just got to thinking about how stressed out Robert has been about not having a job and my back started hurting, then my head and then my blood started racing inside me and all these thoughts came over me and I just had to leave. I cried all the way home. I got home took a Percocet and a Xanax and settled down. Then Robert and I ran a few errands. It didn't take me long to get back to normal and it was nice spending time with him. We went and looked at a Nissan Altima and I test drove one...not the one I wanted but a 4 cylinder, I want a V6. And it drove nice so now I want one. Robert says I have to wait the 3 years until mine is paid off so I am going to put whatever extra money towards my car payment and get it paid off fast. I just need to pay off the credit card but that won't take long after we get back from vacation so I am happy about that. I just need to make some more money and get my car paid off now. I love the look of the Altima and I'm sure the V6 is faster that the 4 cylinder. I can't believe they didn't have any V6's on the lot to test drive. Stupid if you ask me because that is what I wanted to test drive. He wouldn't let me get on the interstate and that is where I do most of my driving so it wasn't a great experience to begin with. I might just end up going to Denver and looking there. My husband is doing good, he is still looking for a job and hopefully can get one before tax season but I know he will definately get one for tax season because of his CPA license. My eating was out of control again last night but I didn't eat anything bad for me just a lot of food. I ate a big thing of watermelon and it has a lot of sugar in it but it works down to about nothing when you eat it. It tasted so good. Then I had some nuts. I had a cup of mashed potatoes for dinner. It was good. We went to PF Chang's for lunch and I had 2 ribs, some soup, and 2 dumplings. That filled me up so that was good. Well I have to get in the shower now so have a good day and good luck losing.
khunt719

khunt719

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Blog 93898
 

Lots of sleep...

Last night I felt tired, so I thought I'd take a "nap" around 7:30. Welllll, I woke around 4am! And I figured there was no point in being awake at 4am! So I took some liquid Tylenol (I've stopped taking the Vicadin already), had some water, walked around for a few minutes, then went back to bed! Slept till about 8am! I suppose my body needed it, though. I feel a lot better today!   My port incision is still sore and a bit swollen, but it's getting better everyday. Never did have any gas pains. *yay!* And last night I sort of got to sleep on my side a little bit with some pillows behind me. Much more comfortable!   I went out briefly yesterday. Just drove to Walgreens a few blocks away for the previously mentioned liquid Tylenol. (Crushed pills are so gross!) Just that little drive took a lot out of me! Not sure I was really ready for that. Perhaps that's why I ended up being so tired so early.   Today I am staying in, besides a walk outside. Tomorrow I have to drive over an hour into the city for my follow-up. I hope I've lost something, but if not, I won't stress too much. I'm still swollen and healing. There is plenty of time for losing later.   This is still the best decision I think I've ever made regarding my health! I'm so excited to see where this goes!   Blessings!   xo
maggs79

maggs79

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Ricotta Crepes With Plums

These Ricotta Crêpes with Plums are a combination of all the best things in life, great after any meal.   Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 10 min Calories 235 Per 1 Crêpe   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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Angela's Blog
 

Very little weight loss this week...Still...GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I have hit my 1st week barely losing anything. Am I bummed? You know, I'm not really. I thought I would be. I look at it this way, a loss is a loss. I lost 1/2 lb this week.   I know why I only lost a 1/2 lb. I have been swelling up this week which I haven't done in a long while. Why did I do this? I would say I have had too much sodium this week. I KNOW I had too much sodium this week. My plan is to change that up next week and increase my water intake.   NOW THE GOOD NEWS!!!!!   I am officially UNDER 300 lbs!!! YEAH ME! I in the elite group of TWOFERVILLE.   LOSER LOSER LOSER...YES I AM A LOSER and proud of it:tt2::tt1:
anglov

anglov

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Blog 94631
 

High heart beat rate after surgery?

Hello to all.. I'm new at this blog, have you noticed your heart beat rate is higher after surgery?, I suffer high blood pressure but I noticed that my pulse is between 95 and 105 when taking my blood pressure (which by the way is kinda normal now). Anyone experienced this?
danielrmzn

danielrmzn

1
Share my world....
 

The guys that are so afraid of my surgery...

Okay this guy I used to mess with (4yrs known) , he's all like he think I should wait and try to lose weight on my own first before I make rational decisions. First of all 2 yrs ago he claimed if he hadn't just gotten out of a relationship he would be with me. He played this lil games of saying I love you's;then when I caught feelings he had the NERVE to say..I don't like you like THAT I thought we were friends. now in 2010 he has this girlfriend he been with for 2 yrs that he previously lied about. He hits me up on IM all the time telling me i'm beautiful and blah blah.all I have to say is.I'm getting fit and fab, and will he have a chance? NO. He want to be FRIENDS, sure I can be FRIENDS because my feelings for him has been caught in the wind somewhere. I bet he is going to SO wish he never let a good woman like me go.       ALSO my friend that I talk to occasionally said what I was doing was dumb. Dumb for ME or YOU is what I wanted to ask, i just told him its my damn body and he has no say so over it and i hung up. He can go kick rocks with no damn shoes on because he has YET to take me on a date, we been talking since Feb now are you serious, please get out my face, he keep texting me now that I been stop paying him attention since two months ago, now he think he can make negative comments about my surgery...HA not     And I SO can't wait to turn some heads. I want to be fierceeee by my birthday Jan 3rd!!!
HoneyBrown

HoneyBrown

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Blog 93630
 

Friday's the Day!!!

So Friday's the big day. I am getting nervous, not entirely about the surgery although I am somewhat. But everything before during and after. I hope all the horror stories of eating problems right after the surgery isn't the case with me. That the pain is tolerable. I am hoping it all goes smooth. Scared. Scared about everything. The what ifs... I hope this isn't a selfish decision I made that will cause my family to pay, in any way. No one still knows except my husband. I am sure I'll be on here tomorrow, need all the support I can get right now.
tesa

tesa

2
Blog 82010
 

Six months and counting...

Six months ago right now I had been in my room at the hospital for about an hour and was savoring my first ice chips and anxiously awaiting the future. I thought long and hard about a band before I finally jumped in. I HOPED that I'd be a reasonable success and hit the 1-2 pounds a week my doc looks for.... I was aiming for 75 pounds that first year and hoping for about 50 the second.   I'm 1/2 way through the first year and at 73 pounds down now. I feel better than I have felt in years. I'm within a couple pounds of what I weighed when I graduated from high school 19 years ago. I am a success. ME. I. ME ME ME ME ME! My band has helped, I NEVER discredit that. I could not do it on my own. But with a little, okay, a lot, of help from Steve and Eileen I AM a success. I feel great. I feel like, for the first time in my life I am actually in control of my body and my weight. And I cannot wait to see what the next 6 months has in store.   Life is good.
SoccerMomma73

SoccerMomma73

4
Blog 92709
 

I'm so ready

Hi everyone this is my 6 day of post op. I'm still a little sore , I did get a super bad allergic reaction to the adhesive and the antiseptic wound spray. That is the worst. Been using cream and benadryl . Going to have stiches remove on June 21 .
debrafranks

debrafranks

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