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Blog 87176
 

Tomorrow it IS!!!

I'm scared out of my mind.. Everytime I think about it, I get sick to my stomach! I am doing great on the liquid diet though.. 10 lbs in 6 days! Man I cant wait til this is over!!! Pray for me!!!
Tayter

Tayter

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Blog 93219
 

Incision draining at port

Hi all-   I am 6 days post op and I have had to go and see my surgeon to get antibiotics because my incision is draining and oozing. I am in severe pain in the area.   I keep reading about horror stories with the lap band now after I got the band. For some reason the only stories I came across before surgery were all success stories.   I am terrified that there is something wrong because I mean I feel just as bad today as I did the day I got the band. My dr says that I should be ok but he could not give me a 100% guarantee which is understandable. I just keep thinking now that maybe I made a mistake.   Someone please help me I am an emotional wreck....all I do is cry all day long. :eek:
dallen

dallen

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Blog 75574
 

Some of My Children NEVER will Grow up! Some Days!

Today is one of those days, I feel so disgusted trying to help, I try not to get involved in my married childrens lives, but then when they get in a bind, they call on me, and I am there! I will be so glad when they grow up! Gosh! Praying hard for the patience I need. Well on a brighter note, down 4 1/2 lbs today! Worked hard, had great energy now headed to the house, have a great night all!:eek:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 75823
 

Why do people....

Why do people feel the need to tell others how they should live their lives?? That really bugs me. YES I knew going into this life changing event that I would have to change my eating habits, start exercising more often and so forth. I don't know about everyone else but if I could have controlled myself around food I would never have had this surgery. So YES...I still eat badly at times, who are you to tell me that I'm a bad person for that? Changing a habit that you've had for so many years isn't as easy as flipping on a light switch. There are days that I do very good and there are days when nothing will go down and I've thrown up a gazillion times and finally just sit down with some ice cream...WHY....because that's the choice I made. I love this web site and I love reading everyones success as well as their struggles because there are so many that I can relate to. I've lost 40lbs and am DAMN proud of that...maybe it hasn't come off as fast as I wanted but it came OFF not ON! So for those of you that want to get on here just to criticize others...maybe think twice before you hit that "post now" button....not all people are as perfect as you. THERE that's my RANT for today!!! Everyone keep up your hard work and go at your own pace...and feel good about your success. :eek:
Sara09

Sara09

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Blog 85362
 

Trying to Beat My DNA - 5 days post-op

Wow, it is amazing how much difference a couple of days makes. I feel great today. No pain today at all. Port site is just a little uncomfortable, but only notice it occasionally.   I felt so good that I even mowed the lawn today. My husband was supposed to be running the weed-eater, but he just can't do it like I want him to. He pays no attention to detail and just does a half butt job. Ughh. Guess I will have to hire someone to do that part since I can't do it myself.   I haven't been a very good girl today. I'm supposed to be on full liquids still, but today I broke down and made me some egg whites. OMG I have never loved chewing something so much in my life. And believe me I chewed those egg whites up like a human food processor. lol. I was scared to get something stuck and then I would have to explain that to my doctor. But, I did not get stuck. Actually did really well. I am getting my fluid in really well today. It is much easier to swallow today so my swelling must be a lot less.   Darn scale is broke. It is only 2 months old. Must be God's way of keeping me off the thing. Guess I am going to have to buy a new one. Because God only knows that I can't go very much longer without knowing.   As far as my mood. Oh goodness, I am irritable. No one can do anything to suit me. The smallest thing is setting me off. My poor family. I of course think it is just the fact that I am not used to being around all the kids for this long of a period and they are driving me nuts. Who knows, it may be a combination of the two. Lord help us. I'll never make it another 4 weeks if they keep acting like this. lol.
nursesandy

nursesandy

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Blog 94027
 

the start very first appt

:scared2:so i went to my primary today for the referral she wasnt very nice about my decision she said that i wasnt dieting when i mentioned to to her that ive dieted for years off and on. she said that i needed to do weight watchers and she asked said to me "so you taking the easy way out huh" oh well im just gonna be strong and follow through with my decision i still havent been to my actual first bariatric appt and im stressed ughh drs :eek:
leogirl

leogirl

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Sunshine2's (Tonya's) Journal
 

6/09/10

Todays menu:   Bfast coffee & cream - wasn't hungry and didn't eat bfast   Lunch meatloaf english cucumber salad   snack orange   Dinner talapia salad strawberry crumble   Wt 147.2
tonya66

tonya66

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Blog 52306
 

My jaws need to chew!

Almost a week now since my surgery and although I'm not hungry I SOOOOOOOOOO need to chew something! Beginning to understand how sometimes your head is hungry. I cooked breakfast for 12 people today and I could have killed for a sausage! But on a positive note I knew I couldnt 'just have a one' so I didnt. Eventually I triumphed over temptation. SomethingI woul dnever have done before my band. I feel thinner today so was naughty and got on the scales. I promised myself I was only go to get on the scales once a month but I couldn't resist. 6LBS down :eek: Cant wait until I'm adding a big fat zero after that! Also managed to increase my water intake today. I filled a one litre bottle and carried it everywhere with me. Its suprising how quickly it goes when you are taking sips all of the time. Much easier than having to go to the fridge. Gonna try and get 2 litres down 2morro.
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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Blog 1536
 

Not sure if I am doing this right.

Can someone tell me if you all tracked your calories and proteins the whole time in your first month?? I feel sort of lost and feel like I am failing. I am going to call the doctor tomorrow and see if I can get a blood work up just to check it out. I feel ok generally and can get a lot of general, but not to heavy, housework. I do feel as if I lose all my energy or have a massive dizzy spell. I think I am getting in enough and I take childrens liquid vitamins for a bit longer. I start normal food this coming week, but feel like I will still be chewing it down to a puree consistancy in my mouth before it goes down. On a good note, my wounds are healing fine, I still feel it sometimes...and those times I back off. I am up to a mile and a half walking but not everyday. ANY words of advice and wisdom are appreciated, Thanks Rob
PhatmanWalkin

PhatmanWalkin

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Blog 86790
 

No longer considered Morbidly Obese - BMI 39

I know that it has been a long time since I posted on my blog and I apologize to those who read it. Things havent been so good with me lately. I have been feeling defeated for stupid reasons and my husband is still out of work which makes it that much more stressful. I went to my doctor yesterday to get my 3rd fill. I got on th scale and it read 239 when I went there a month ago it read 247, the same thing it read back on 3/18. So need less to say seeing a change in numbers was refreshing and motivating. My doc also told me that my BMI is 39 and I am no longer considered morbidly obese. I cant tell you how happy that made me when I heard him say that. Now Im Obese, which those who have never had a problem with weight dont understand why I am so happy about that. Even my husband said that it was good but being obese isnt good. I told him that this is one of many milestones that I must overcome in order to get where I want to be. He understood then. My doc asked how I was eating and how i felt in between meals and I told him and he said that it sounded to him like I didnt need to have another fill done yet. He said that he sees alot of patients who lose weight and think that they can do better and get a fill then they are too tight and have to backtrack or start all over again. Thats something I dont want to happen so when he told me it was my decision I told him that I didnt want fill yet. We will see how this month goes and if I will be fine until 7/19 or if I will have to go in earlier. With the last fill I had 2 Stuck episodes where I got sick and I never thought I would get it out. But I am so happy that and proud of myself. I need to start working out but that requires me to get out of bed earlier and head to the gym before work and lately I just cant seem to do that. I need to make myself, I really do. Its just hard working nights and not getting to bed until 2 am. So I didnt take classes this semester but I go back in the fall and I really hope that Tony is back working. Thing have just been going wrong all over the place. My truck broke down the other day, first the waterpump went out and then that made the alternater go so I am back to driving th F-150, which I dont mind, but it has electrical problems. I just want him to be back working so we can have money to fix vehicles and not be so strapped. It would make losing weight alot easier bc I wouldnt have all the stress that I am dealing with right now. They are doing a Biggest Loser contest here at work and the buy in is $50. I wish I could join in but I dont have 50 bucks to put in. I think I am going to see what I can do about trying to get a trainer to help me kick my butt into gear. well got to go back to work. I have my Brooks and Dunn concert on friday so that will be my reward for working so hard. :eek:
Countrychic

Countrychic

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Blog 93898
 

Preppy!

Not something I've ever been called! But I am taking this week to PREP my apartment. I don't want to have to worry about ANYTHING next week after the surgery except healing. Unfortunately I have a lot to do to prep!   I just got back from Minnesota a little over a week ago. (Was up there for 5 weeks for work.) And I've been so busy since then that I've let my place get the better of me. So, what's on my to-do list...   Laundry Vacuum Dishes General tidy up   Ok, I think I can tackle all that. Ha! It's not that bad when I write it out!   Liquid diet is still going ok. Though I slipped up and had a bit of the bread they gave me with my soup yesterday. YIKES! But I think I'll be ok. I was just a bit too hungry for broth-only soup. I need to start bringing those shakes or something with me when I'm out all day.   5 more days!! Woot!   The anticipation is the worst!   xo :eek:
maggs79

maggs79

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

Fill Week

I have such a love/hate relationship with fill week. I love it because it never fails to jump start my weight loss. Looking back at the last 5 months, most of my biggest weight loss weeks have come on fill weeks. To me it is so motivating to look at the scale on Monday and be several pounds down!   However, I also hate fill weeks. I do liquids the first couple of days and no matter how much I drink, I can never just quite quash my hunger. I'm not horrificly hungry, but just that nagging little hunger that never fully goes away. Plus, it is hard for me to get good exercise during that time. I just don't have quite the same amount of energy as usual. So, typically I don't do as much. Today I plan to work out on the elliptical for a half hour at lunch so that is something!   Bottom line, the negative part of fill week that I hate is temporary and fades after a few days. The positive part...the weight loss and the better restriction...is much more lasting. So, all in all, yay for fills!!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 93895
 

Day After

Okay so today I am SOOOO soar. Yesterday I was too, but this time any which way I move it hurts like crazy. So I'm really hoping that this soreness doesn't get worse, only gets better from here.   I haven't had the gas pains in the shoulder yet & hopefully I won't, but I've also been taking the Gas-X too.   My mom is here with me and she keeps reminding me that I did it for a reason, so just get through the soar part & I'll be fine. Also that I need to remember that I have something foreign in me so I'm going to have to get used to that as well.   But they did tell me that the more I walk the less stiff & soar I will be. I'm suppose to go back to work on Saturday, so I guess today were gonna do more walking so that I can get ready for work. Also gonna go find a food processor because my blender does okay, but the food processor will thin out the food more. But I was able to drink water, apple juice, jello, & some broth yesterday with no feelings of nausea or vomiting. :eek:
TanaSmith

TanaSmith

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Blog 90798
 

I am ready to move!

I am 6 days pre-op, soreness is at a minimum so WANT to move! Now this is a change already, and I am determined to keep it and not slide back into couch potato status. But I am biting at the bit to move!   So I am going to walk around my neighborhood, call my gym for their required gym tour, and am going to MOVE. This excites me to no end. Energy is not something I am accomstamed to having. So I am going to take advantage of it1   So my matra right now is "Moving On Up" and that is what I will be doing!:eek:
ssmom

ssmom

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Blog 89559
 

Recovering Slowly, but Loving Life!

Still swollen, still gassy, but I work around those "issues" and had a great day yesterday! Part of me would like to stay home another week and part of me knows I need to get back in the swing of work. I wish I could split myself!   Keeping up with hard workout on the elliptical -- 8 days in a row -- and I feel good when I'm done lol.   My bible study group met last night and had a great, uplifting visit. I had some strawberries and a Popsicle so I did well.   I loved cooking and eating food again, even if it was soft. Had some beef vegetable soup my mom had made and froze for me, an egg scramble and some crab meat and tomatoes.   Biggest challenge -- liquids. I'm going to try to keep better track today as I think I was way short of that goal.   Happy Wednesday! :-):eek:
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 91736
 

did I make a mistake

Ok so I come home last night after eating good all day and I weigh 4 more lbs than what I weighed the day before. It is like I can't get back to 226 to save my life. I don't know what I am doing wrong but the way I ate yesterday I should have been down a lb or so. I am drinking my water, walking, eating my protein. I just don't know. Before having surgery I lost 30 lbs before we went on vacation in Sept and it only took me 3 months to do that but now that I have had surgery it is taking alot longer to lose weight. What have I done to myself? I know I need to get to the gym and swim but working this OT is taking it's toll on me. I've been up since 3:00 and the internet was down for 2 1/2 hours of that so now that I can get on, I've had alot of time to think. I'm reading "Ultimate lap-band success" by Dr. Duc Vuong. He has alot of good information about behavior and I fall into the category of not getting my act together. I fall off the wagon it seems like every other day, I can't just stay on eating small amounts. Do I need a fill? I think so but I have to wait until Tuesday to get one. I don't know if that is going to make a change but I went 6 hours between lunch and dinner yesterday but Sunday I was hungry after 3 hours so I don't know what is going on with my band. It is very frustrating. I don't have to go in and do OT today...go figure since I have been up since 3, would have come in handy today of all days. So maybe tonight I can get to the gym and do some exercising for about an hour. I mean I worked so hard to get approved by my insurance. It took 1 1/2 years from my first appt with the surgeon to my approval letter in the mail. I had to exercise, journal, keep track of my thoughts and feelings, no drinking 30 minutes before and 1 hour after my meals, learn to chew chew chew. There was alot of things that lead up to this point and it isn't coming together like I thought. It is very disappointing that my mother has lost 22 lbs in her first month I haven't lost that much since having surgery. I didn't weigh myself this morning and don't think I will for a few days at least until Sunday and then I will see where I am at. Work was good yesterday, I got my score card for the month of May and I met my goals for sales and did above the average on receipts so it was good. Alot of co-workers didn't get good scores so they were upset but they only have themselves to blame on that one. I guess I only have myself to blame for me not losing the weight. I just need to get it together and it seems like it was just last week that I was saying the same thing and still haven't gotten it together. Just another story of my life. Husband is still supporting me and keeping me feeling like I really amount to something in his life and he would die if something happened to me. He doesn't like to see me upset about what is going on with my weight but he says he loves me for who I am and I am beautiful the way I look. And that is why I love him. He has been here when I gained the 70 lbs and he will still be here when I lose it and more. I just love him so much, he is my life. And of course the dogs. My daughter is in WY with her boyfriend whom I don't like but have to live with the fact that she is 22 and can do what she wants but we are here if she needs to come back home or can't make it there. She has a weight problem and her boyfriend seems to love her for who she is and doesn't mind her being fat. It bothers me more since diabetes runs in our family and I don't want her health or body to suffer because she is carrying around an extra 100 lbs. So now that I have told you how grand my life is...this is my story for the day. Hope you have a good one.
khunt719

khunt719

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Blog 93702
 

RECIPE OF THE DAY! "STRAWBERRY CONE"

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this under-200-calorie treat. Who says you have to skip dessert to stay lean? The following low-calorie confection lets you indulge without any of the guilt.   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE! :eek:   http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 86212
 

Post-op Day 18 (6/8)

What a difference a day makes!   Had a busy, busy day....but I kept it together! And I'm so happy to say I got all 70 grams of protein in today!! Woo-hoo!!   Today was also the first day in a month that I actually made dinner...you know, a proper dinner for my husband and myself. Before today, I would just eat when ever I was hungry/able to and would either have a protein shake or soup. And my poor, supportive husband would fend for himself. Well, not today! I baked some sole and baked pureed broccoli ....it was fantastic! It's great that things are getting back to 'normal'!   I bought a new flavor of protein mix ~ Strawberry! I'll give my review tomorrow.   Another busy day tomorrow....Goodnight!
sophieownsme

sophieownsme

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Blog 2725
 

i am really about to do this!

Full of emotions. I have decided to take the plunge and get WLS. My surgery date is July 28th. I am 31 yrs old and weigh..OMG I am really about to type out my weight...my own mother doesnt even know this number....deep breath...341. (anxiety attack coming on:crying:). My weight went out of control after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer and my thyroid was removed. Any advice out there is greatly welcomed!
kb6198

kb6198

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Blog 87176
 

2 days til "B" day

I went to my preop appointment today. All was well with the surgeon. Then, I went to see the anesthesiology (sp) dept and they had NONE of my pre- surgery testing results... She states that they need it before I can officially be cleared for the surgery. I explained that all the needed stuff was done as that is why I was cleared by the dr for the surgery. She was talking to the Dr's office while I was there. She assured me that it would be ok... However, I'm a tad nervous... Hopefully all will work out... I have to be there at 7 am Thursday and surgery is at 930... I did well today with the liquids only, but damn is that hard!!! I cant wait until I am all thru this...
Tayter

Tayter

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Blog 2721
 

I Finally Did It...

So...   I'm actually pretty good at making a long story longer, so I'll do my best to keep these ruminations brief (lest I bore anyone away). I'm 39 years old, married and a father of two boys (5 and 17 months). My boys have only known me fat, so they don't have a frame of reference to back when I was a pretty good lookin' guy. I guess to them, I'm Superman, so they don't care. For my wife, on the other hand, it's a slightly different story.   When she and I met, I was a portly 260lbs. Overweight by far, but I carried it well and people would more likely refer to me as 'chubby' than as 'fat.' While she thought I was a 'biggun', she also thought I was cute! Over our six years of marriage, she watched me shovel entire large pizzas (in one sitting) down again and again, with only a slight grimace (at first). After I ballooned up to 300, and after the birth of our first son, she started objecting when I would order huge portions of food for myself at restaurants. After I finished every morsel and then ordered dessert, she'd be in a bad mood for the rest of the night.   After the birth of our second son, and my topping 330lbs., she began to urge me to "do something." While I took her concerns seriously, everything I tried to "do" just pissed me off or depressed me. What happens then? EAT, of course...   I bought a year's membership at 24-Hr Fitness and went in exactly once. Disappointed and disgusted with myself over that thought, I ordered a pizza. I had a formal affair come up, and when I couldn't fit into the fattest tux I'd ever (quite recently) bought, I got so upset that I ordered a pizza. You get the picture, I'm sure.   A couple of months ago, I started thinking about getting a lap-band. Unfortunately, my insurance wouldn't spring for it unless I satisfied a litany of outrageous prerequisites like losing most of the weight by other means or gaining enough weight to qualify as an 'emergency' case of morbid obesity. That's when someone mentioned the Mexican option. I was amazed at how many people around me had either entertained the idea themselves; or had actually done it. One co-worker described it as the 'best thing she'd ever done.'   After much research, I opted instead for gastric sleeve surgery. I read and re-read this site, and made scores of calls and emails to providers. I settled on Jerusalem Weight Loss (mostly for the price, I admit) since there wasn't anything I could find that other clinics were offering that Jerusalem wasn't--for substantially less money.   Well, I did it! I had the procedure last Friday and was sent home Monday afternoon. If you aren't bored to the point of suicide contemplation, I'll write about the experience later tonight or tomorrow.
Skyhigh315

Skyhigh315

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Blog 90427
 

Doctor's Visit

Well, I was at the doctor today for my medical clearance. Everything looked pretty good except my blood pressure, which was 140/100, is too high although I have been on medication. Now I have to up my blood pressure medication over the next 2 weeks or my surgeon may not operate. And my sugar was still high, although I am on diabetic medication twice a day. I thought I was doing well, but I guess not as well as I hoped. I cannot wait until the surgery is done and I will, hopefully, not have to take medication anymore.   Has anyone out there been able to get off their meds after surgery?
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Big Blog Girl
 

Pretty Thin For A Fat Woman!

I know I am not thin. I know I still have a long way to go but I feel like I've crossed over from "circus fat lady fat" to merely "overweight" and it's a big difference. The compliments keep coming and make me feel great. The work outs make me feel even better. The only thing that continues to bother me about this whole weight loss journey (besides not being able to tolerate bread) is my husband's lack of support. My friends have said that he's worried I'll lose a lot of weight and then change and not want him anymore. I thought that was kind of silly but I'm starting to suspect that he might be threatened by my new outlook and lease on life.   He never tells me how good I look or that he is proud of me. When I asked him he said he'd be proud if I kept it up and reached my goal. Why can't he be proud of how far I've come already? He admits he loves that I have so much energy and that I'm happier in general than I have been in years but ... here's the real shocker... HE THINKS I DON'T NEED TO LOSE ANY MORE WEIGHT!?! WTF?   He's always preferred a woman who is not skinny and I still need to lose another 80 lbs and I won't even be thin then! It took me ages to drag it out of him and it turns out that he feels I've already accomplished my main goals of being healthier, looking better and being more active/mobile for our daughter's sake. He's right, those are the goals but I also don't want to be fat anymore and I am still fat and still can't run a 10k.   So, even though I'm a thinner fat woman these days, I'm going to keep on going and try to reach my goal. I'm also sticking with my husband and showing him that just because the outside is changing, the inside does not have to change as well. I still love him and just want to be as healthy as I can be so I can stick around to enjoy my family as long as possible. He'll just have to get over it.
BarbaraWM

BarbaraWM

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