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Blog 89757
 

Started with Personal Trainer Today

Today I got started with Lori a personal trainer with 23 hour fitness. She got me set up with a simple full body workout. She kicked my butt, but that wasn't so hard to do. I am such a whimp and have no staminia...I can't wait to feel like exercising instead of dreading it. My arms are so weak 20lb weights are all I can bare to lift.   On another note...looking forward to tomorrow, I get to see the Doc for my second fill. Hopefully this time it will be an effective one. I am bouncing between 181 and 185. I want to see 179!:bored:
shrinkAdink_05/10

shrinkAdink_05/10

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Blog 93499
 

A little worried

So my friend laughed at me when i said i cant wait for real food. I am still on a liquid diet right now my second week. She said i will never be on real food again. I will wont i? It will just be smaller amounts and wiser choices right? just not stuff that is ull of fat. I sure do hope i am right and not her.Thoughts anyone?:bored:
crsti41

crsti41

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Blog 93702
 

Had My Fill Today!

I did lose more weight then I thought. I thought it was 4 pounds, truned out it was 6.5 pounds from the last Doctor's appointment. Not to bad. I get a fill of 1/2 cc when needed each time, that's enough for me. I had wanted to lose enought weight to break that 200 pound mark, by my birthday June 16th. Not going to happen:sad:, but on the up side, I'm down 82 pounds in all from last year's brithday.:bored:   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON ME AND MY GREAT RECIPES OF THE DAY AND SO MUCH MORE.   http://life-after-lap-band®.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 93702
 

Recipe Of The Day! Lemon Ice

What a summer treat on a hot day. This tangy treat can be made in adults-only and kid-friendly (no booze, just juice) versions. Make this in advance.To have enough time to freeze this dessert, it’s as simple as can be: water and sugar are boiled, mixed with lemon juice and lemon zest and frozen until ready to serve.   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPES AND SO MANY MORE.:bored:   http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 74159
 

Two's company

I challenged my hubby to join me at the Y last week. We became members In Feb , this morning was the first time he physically joined in the the fun. It was great seeing him swim. He said that just that little bit of activity made him feel like he had more energy!:bored:
LarraineM

LarraineM

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Blog 93898
 

4 more days till my "b" day!!

I've still been doing pretty well with the liquid diet, praise God! I wasn't sure how I was going to get through the two weeks of liquids only!! But it hasn't been horrible.   I'm going to the gym today again. Going to kick my butt for another hour this afternoon! the other day I went swimming afterwards and somehow I think that helped to avoid any muscle aches the next day! (Might be a good idea to try that today as well if I have time.)   I've been working on this project for work--writing a photography guide for on-location work. I have set my goal to have it DONE by tomorrow even though it's technically not due till next week. Frankly, I don't want to have to worry about work stuff right away after surgery! As it is, next Thursday I've been asked to shoot a lady in a bunch of vintage dresses. We'll see if I'm up to it...I'm really not sure how I will feel next week.   Thankfully I am able to stay with a friend the night of the procedure and then come home the next day. I've also gotten some EXCELLENT advice from some people that have gone thru the procedure.   So back to work...I have to get this guide done before the weekend so I can relax (and clean my place more) before Monday--my "b" day!   Blessings!   xo :bored:
maggs79

maggs79

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Blog 77170
 

Feeling defeated

Hi guys, I am having a rough time and it doesn't help that I have a dr that doesn't seem to care. I had an appointment yesterday and for the 3rd time he told me that I was just an enigma to him. He called me a freak of nature last time. I am losing weight very very slowly. I knew I would lose it slower than most because I have PCOS(Polycystic ovarian syndrome) but I am creeping. Does anyone have any suggestions on helping me shed lbs a little faster...not way fast but 1-2 lbs a week? I am teetering between 33-36 lbs down since Dec 20, 2009. I have lost 22 inches though. I workout 4-5 times a week. I slime everyday and not always the same things...it is pretty much hit or miss but meat usually comes back up unless it is a good day or it is very very very moist like in some kind of sauce or ketchup or something. Any advise would be appreciated. I am just feeling defeated and asking myself why I had this done in the first place. I have more medical issues now than before surgery.:bored:
sunflower80

sunflower80

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Blog 86711
 

Is it bad????

So seriously I can not tell you how many people have told me how I have lost so much weight, but I so do not feel that way? I am down 30 lbs since April 1st...I look at my little neice who is 30 lbs and thanks were did that go from me???? How can I not se that much weight difference? My clothes are fitting a little differnt, but not 30 lbs different... I am still loing about 1-2 lbs a week and that is great...but when will I see the results in the mirror???:bored:
debG239

debG239

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

The littlest things...

This morning a stranger in the elevator told me that my outfit was cute. Today I'm wearing a denim dress that I bought in 2006 when I was thinner. I think it is cute too, so I kept it. It is kind of short, so I paired it with some brown leggings and some brown beaded sandals. When I left the house I felt cute, but I was also nervous because I was taking a risk. I normally dress in jeans or pants and a shirt...quite conservative. The outfit I have on today says "I'm trying to look cute" and there was a piece of me that was afraid that I had failed. One little comment from a stranger and I feel great! I did try to look cute today and I succeeded. :bored:   I hope you all have a great day too!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 93895
 

Day 3/Post-Op Day 2

I'm gonna get to shower today! Never thought I'd be so happy to say that. LOLOL. Let's see, the pain is still there but it's not as bad as it was yesterday when trying to get up and sit down. I still haven't gotten the gas pains behind my shoulder, but I do have them in my chest. So it's a lil hard to take really big deep breaths. And sometimes makes me short winded if I try and talk to loud or too much.   I do get to start on full liquid's and so I started on my protein mix as well. I haven't really been to hungry because I've been in to much pain to worry about eating. I will say this about walking & pain, it doesn't hurt to walk, it's the sitting down & getting up that hurts like hell. It's almost like you become stiff even if you sit for like 5 mins.   My stomach is definitely still extra bloated, so I'll be glad when that goes down. And I'm also gonna try and only use the Tylenol for pain control. Plus that pain med is NASTY! I feel for children when they have to swallow liquid forms of medicine.   Today is gonna be a good day! ~Tana
TanaSmith

TanaSmith

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Blog 87176
 

Waiting now to go up!!!

I'm currently at the hospital.. Sitting here waiting to go up to surgery. I am SCaRED to tears and I'm not kidding, Im not scared of the surgery, but the life after surgery.... Why one would be scared of eating half of a cheeseburger instead of 2 is hard to fathom, but it's the truth... I have had seconds thoughts several times today.. But, I'm staying strong and I will one day be thinner!!!!!!!!! I have to spend the night tonite and will go home tomorrow....... Thanks for your thoughts!!!!
Tayter

Tayter

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Blog 89559
 

Two Weeks Post Op

I had my surgery on Wednesday May 26th. I've done very well following diets, exercising, not stressing stitches or incisions. For the most part I am doing really well. I still have bloating and gas, but I can manage through either of those pretty easily. It will be nice when either or both are gone -- I think I've lost noticeable weight everywhere but my tummy :-)   Its hard to get in all the protein. I might go to GNC today and see what they have for low carb high protein mix or shots. I don't like having to eat deli turkey just to get an extra 10 or 15 grams at night.   I've gotten my hair colored and I did new makeup at Bobbi Brown yesterday. Treats to myself and doing things I don't usually have time to do.   Although I'm doing several hours of work from home the next couple days, I'll be looking forward to going back to work. I'm not used to having free time and its not really that good for me right now?!   Meeting with new LA Fitness trainer tonight to go over my new lifestyle. I'm not learning weights yet (too early), but we're going to mix up the cardio. Laughing. I'm a couch potato gone gym rat!   Have a great day everybody. Love to all for the wonderful information, support and guidance! :bored:
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 91736
 

On my soap box

I know I know that I have self-pity for not losing more weight. I can't stand the fact that I am tied to the scale. I weigh when I wake up and when I get home and before bed. If I am at the same weight when I get home from work as I was when I woke up I'll eat some protein but if I have gained any weight I'll just have a shake and then I get depressed. All I wanted was this last 2 lbs to come off before Tuesday because that is when I go for my fill. I don't want to have gained weight. What kind of message does that send to my doctor and I know I went overboard for the 4 days I had off. But is my body really punishing me for that. How can someone gain 10 lbs in 4 days? It doesn't make sense. I am losing sleep over this. Today I actually slept in and woke up at 5:30 so that was good for a change. I have this weekend off and hope to sleep in until at least 7:00. I have to take a xanax to help me sleep along with the other 3 prescription nighttime pills I already take. It is a cocktail that keeps me sane. I want to get off some of the pills I am on because most of them are for mood stabalizing and anti-depressants but how many does one person have to take before they feel like they can make it through the day without cutting themselves or the thought of suicide enters their head. That is what I have when I am not on my pills, I have cutter personality, I think about suicide all the time, I am a mean and hateful person and can't take a day with any stress in it. That is why I am on what I am on and now with the surgery and hopefully losing the weight will help my self-esteem enough that I can face people without the help of medication but I doubt it. I will probably be on something for the rest of my life. My grandmother gave me all her traits and she ended up having shock treatments done on her. Before the shock treatment she was delusional, hated the world, you just couldn't stand to be around her for very long because she was so negative and then after her treatment she was the best I had ever seen her. She and I were so close and I miss her so much. She is always on my mind and the good times we had when I was growing up and how we are so much alike. I just wish my husband could have met her because then he would understand where I get my personality and the things that I do came from her. When we first got together there was some stress because I was insecure and had been hurt so many times in the past. Robert was still close friends with his ex-wife and I couldn't see how 2 people that were involved could divorce and remain friends so everytime she would call I would get upset and cut myself. It made the world stand still and the pain go away. He didn't know how to handle it but since he saw how it hurt me he stopped talking to her. I didn't want her to know what was going on in our lives, it was none of her business and she always bragged about how good her life was and what she bought and how she did this and did that so well that he would tell me and I would feel like I was dirt compared to what she was, how could he go from that---a 5'2" 100 lbs beautiful woman to me...5'6" 200 lb not so pretty and then I gained another 70 lbs on top of it. What could he possibly see in me? All I have going for me is I have a great personality most of the time. I am caring, honest, protective, loving, I would give the shirt off my back if you needed one. I have a big heart to match my big body is what Robert says. He is silly. For our one year anniversary we decided it was time for me to get an engagement ring, well I told him I was a big girl and I needed a big ring, So he went out and bought me a 2.75 carat diamond ring, it is beautiful but sometimes I ask myself am I even worth it? He is a CPA so he has his tax and bookkeeping clients and works out of the house. He does all the housework and takes care of the 2 dogs. All I have to worry about is doing my laundry (which I am doing right now as we speak). He takes care of getting the groceries, making the dinners which has become even easier since I don't eat alot. We usually eat the chili he makes or hot wings from pizza hut. Right now I am on a hot dog kick where everynight I have one hot dog. It fills me up and it is protein so I don't mind eating it all the time. I go on kicks, I am sure you do too. Where all you want to eat is one thing and you can never get tired of it but after eating it for 2 weeks you are sick of it but it tasted so good while you were on the binge. That is what I do, my husband says I take everything to the extreme instead of eating a hot dog one night I eat them for 2 weeks, instead of making chili and eating it a couple of times, we make enough so I can take it for the week and I don't get tired of it. We had nothing yesterday for me to take for lunch so I took a can of artichoke hearts and ate them. They were low calorie and not too many carbs so it wasn't a waste and it filled me up enough to last until dinner. After reading on here I see where some doctors say no caffeine and others say it is fine, well coffee is my best friend in the morning, I usually have about 6-8 cups and then go to work and have another 20 oz's. It fills me up so I have a protein shake and then coffee in the morning and that is my breakfast. I figure as long as I have my protein I am doing good. By lunch I am hungry so the cup of food that I take I really enjoy. Sometimes depending on my mood I eat it real slow and take 20 min to eat it and then other times, I am so hungry I just want to get it down so it will fill my belly and I won't feel the hunger pains....is anyone else like that? I get so tired of people on here bitching because they have only lost 30 lbs in 2 months please people I would kill to lose that. It has taken me 9 months to lose this 15 lbs and I'm still fighting to lose. It is like a constant battle to try and keep the weight I have lost off and then to try and lose more, it just isn't happening. At work yesterday my team found out that we get to take the day off from working the front counter and go to Denver because we won "The Midas Award" which is a big deal for the company I work for. We usually see about 9,000 customers in a month and that is working with 9 employees on the team (most days there are 7-8 because of people taking vacation and days off) so last month with this transition we did with cable we saw 30,000 so we got this award and so we get to travel to Denver to meet with the head of the company and have lunch and get our picture taken. It should be fun, a day off from dealing with angry customers to having a leisure day to go meet new people and be recognized for what we achieved, what we did. It was 3 times the volume of people and our little lobby isn't met for that many people so most days they were out the door down the sidewalk waiting 30 minutes just to make a payment... I've been to the post office and had days like that. At our post office there is one lady who looks like she hasn't had a bath in a week, her hair is so oily it just hangs and she pulls it back with clips, but she takes forever with a customer and the sad thing is people in line have been there before and know she is the slowest person. She wants to sell you a PO Box, Stamps, Tape, Shipping Boxes...anything she can sell she tries. I know she is just doing her job but please lady there is a line out the door and sometimes you just have to go with it and get them through. I know we are supposed to sell at my job and I do get my sales every month and a nice commission but I get through the people. The average receipts for last month was 1,700 and I did 1.995 so I know I do my share of work. It is very nerve racking to have a line out the door and when people leave to take lunch or break you can just hear the customer's getting upset. It is so nice to take that 15 min and just relax and read. I have read just about every lap-band book out there and wish I would have read them before I had surgery but what I am learning now makes sense with how I feel and what I should be eating and how I should be losing weight...well we know the story behind losing the weight. I read the "Before and After" book but she had the gastric bypass but there are somethings she says that make sense even for lap band patients. The one thing she says that has stuck in my mind is nothing tastes as good as thin feels. I say that everytime I want to eat that big burger from Red Robins. Now I just eat it wrapped in lettuce but before I had restriction I would eat the whole thing. How could someone with the band eat the whole burgery and not get sick? That is how I was. I just ate whatever I wanted, now I look back on it and say how stupid I was for doing that. Well I am now off my soap box so hope you have enjoyed reading about a day in the life of Kelly. Have a good day and good luck with losing.
khunt719

khunt719

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Blog 91855
 

First Fill......still no restriction!!

I got my first fill a few days ago and still have no restriction. I know it takes time and could take many fills to find my "sweet spot" but the waiting and frustration are killing me. I am still positive, especially after seeing some pictures posted on this site but must admit I am nervous that I paid 16k and won't see my goal weight. I can handle a 18-24 month period to get me there (I think) but am wondering if my expectations are too high and that I will most likely lose only half of the weight I need to lose. It all depends on me, I know that. I have started boot camp 3 times a week and trying to get back into running 2-3 times a week to help get me on track but boy....the same old habits are creeping back. I do phenomenally well until I get home around 5pm and then I totally fall apart! How can I have my act together for 2/3 of the day and so severely blow it the last 3-4 hours. The damage I do is nothing short of embarrassing. Since I do all of the cooking and "kitchen" stuff, it is difficult to step away. I have even thought of duct taping my hands!!!! Desperate to make this work for me. If anyone else shares this dilemma and has some great ideas, I would love to hear them. I know all about finding something else to do, go for a walk, read a book etc. Reality is, I can't even get out of the kitchen (cleaning up after dinner, making lunches, etc.). How do I change my mindset????????? I am truly desperate.:bored:
Blog 49252
 

One-der-Land Revisits

Boy, this is no time to get cocky! I'm in One-der-land, but I have to admit I was overly confident and stopped watching my carbs. OUCH!! One week of that, and I was 201 lbs!   Yep, I raced back to my food journal and started keeping track, measuring, and being a good little bandster. Whew!! Back in One-der-Land and moving toward that goal in the distance.   This ain't easy! I'd allowed myself too many carbs, and now my body craves them again. I am a carb addict, and I will always be a carb addict. Now if I can just fight the urge to get a birthday cake for myself at the end of this month. How about kielbasa and grilled veggies instead? Yeah, that'll work.
voiceomt2002

voiceomt2002

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The Sweet Spot
 

6/10/10 Century Club! *PICS*

*Portions of Post Deleted for Lap Band Book   Sorry I'm behind here, life has just been so busy at the end of the school year, but all my kiddos are home and school ends tomorrow for my youngest.   Now, on to the good news...I'm in the Century Club...100 lbs. lost!!!   Here are some pics (left to right); Before--------------1/13/09 = 244 (-4 lbs.) Start 248 lbs. About 1/2 Way---8/2/09 = 195 (-53 lbs.) 1/2 Way=50 lbs. Almost 1st Goal---1/30/10 = 163 (-85 lbs.) Goal=90 lbs. Dream Goal!------6/3/10 = 148 (-100 lbs.)     Thank you all for helping me get there as I wouldn't have been able to do it without all of you keeping me accountable!   8 Blog updates including book questions, my introduction, and a vlog are all here: THE SWEET SPOT
Band_Groupie

Band_Groupie

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Blog 93702
 

Going in for a fill today!

Looking forward to today - I'm getting my 6th fill - 1/2 cc, which works for me. This has been a very slow month for me losing weight, the scale has not moved much - I know I lost at least 4 pounds - maybe more than that, I'll find out when I get to the doctor today.   But on the upside, I'm very grateful and happy for all the weight I have lost, and I view the scale as my friend, not my enemy.   I'm still cooking my delicious meals - I so love my cooking, lol. I've been a cook for a long time, and I'm so happy I'm still able to do it - and to share my passion of cooking with all my friends and family and all my blogger friends.   So untill I come back, that's all for now.   :eek:
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 86212
 

Post-op Day 19 (6/9)

Is so proud of myself....not a single lick!   I'm a baker....custom cakes & cookies. I haven't accepted any order for the past month...I didn't want any distractions (diet wise) and didn't want any commitments in case I wasn't feeling well. Well, last week I got a call for a custom cake and I (in a weak moment) accepted it. It's due tomorrow and I made and finished it today....and not a single lick of icing!   Again, I did well on my protein intake. I tried the Strawberry protein mix...not my favorite...I'll stick to the chocolate!   Another busy day tomorrow....packing to go to Minneapolis for a week .... first flight with the band....I'm a bit nervous about it! :eek:
sophieownsme

sophieownsme

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Blog 94272
 

Waiting is a Killer

it has been 8 years since I have decided to have weight loss surgery and I can not believe it is almost here..But I am at the point now it is out of my control. I have done everything the insurance company has wanted and I have all my request for medical records done. Now I just have to wait till I can get that final approval.. I hate waiting it is killing me already. Think I am going to go ahead and start the pre-op diet so that way when it comes time I will already have a jump on it. it is better than me just worring and waiting. Oh God please let them get this approved fast. I would be such a great birthday present for me.. that would be a dream come true! My birthday is June 18 (2 weeks just enough time to get the pre-op diet done).. anyways have not been sleeping much just been to nervious, so need to get off here and get to bed have to work tomorrow.
meanmom04

meanmom04

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Blog 75574
 

Behavior Modification Roller Coaster

:wink:This journey has been for me a behavior modification journey. Learning to listen to and do what my inner voice tells me is right. I don't always listen, and tune out the inner voice and override the warnings! Sometimes I am successful at being bad and eating the things I have loved for years, and sometimes they go down and come back up. We are in a learning curve for the first year I think, and only trial and error will prove us, not what people say or do or think we should be doing, our body responds to us.:eek: I tend to do good for awhile, then fall off the wagon again and then get back on. So what, life is like a roller coaster ride, just hang on!
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 73302
 

12 1/2 lbs down

Just wanted to share my update on this journey. I just visited my Dr. yesterday and I am 12 1/2 lbs down from my last visit. This is exciting along with the fact I am fitting some of my old clothing already. So far as how I am feeling, I do have a hard time when out and seeing people eat what they want. Food has been such an major part of my life that sometimes it can be overwhelming. I just try to keep in mind that the food will be there.   http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wnYva3D/"> >
captainsigma01

captainsigma01

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Blog 1952
 

Last Meal before Liquid Diet - Yum

Start Liquid Diet tomorrow. Tonight I had a delicious dinner from Applebees. Had Steak with Shrimp and Parmesian. - Yum. :thumbup1:   Can't believe I'm starting my liquid diet tomorrow. Surgery is on Monday. Time is starting to fly. I must admit, I'm getting nervous.
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

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