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Blog 90427
 

Almost Time

I am back from my Sister's Weekend in NY. Had a blast and now it is time to start concentrating on my surgery. 2-Weeks to go. I am so excited - I can't believe it is almost here.   My husband is going to the grocery store tomorrow to pick up some of the full liquid items I am going to need to I can start tasting to see which ones I like. Cream of chicken, cream of brocoli, cream of mushroom will be the first 3 soups I am going to try.   I have purchased several different protein mixes and I find when used in conjunction with low fat milk (1%) and put into the blender for a few minutes, they are not so bad. I did purchase an unflavored protein mix from my Surgeon's office, but when I got home and read the label it said it has milk and soy. Being a breast cancer survivor I am not supposed to have soy, but I will see my Oncologist on Friday to see if the soy content is small enough. I really would love to have an unflavored protein to add to soup or to add my own flavoring to, so please keep your fingers crossed that I can use it.   Anyone have any good ideas for the pre-surgery diet?:thumbup:
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 2706
 

New to Bloging!

I had my surgery on May 3, 2010 and I started this adventure a year earlier trying to convince my company that this was the right thing to do! I was pretty convincing and they aproved my surgery. On 4/19/2010 I weighed in at 345lbs with a BMI of 49.6. I currenty as of this date weigh 280lbs. I have lost more weight in the last 6 weeks than I had over the past 4 years. My wife said I am loosing it 2 fast but I feel good!   This was not without some pain and frustration but that you probably know already. I felt like I had made the mistake of my life the day after surgery but I have since changed my mind. Had I not taken this step I probably would not be here in 3 to 5 years.   My wife had a lap band done in 1996 and had great weight loss until 2005 when it broke and damaged her stomach. She had to have an emergency gastric bypass but has had some issues with this surgery.   The picture above was from 2006 and I have not had a picture of me taken since. That will be changing!   I am having some problems with eating 6 weeks after surgery and I am still having to puree all my food. I have tried multiple times to eat small amounts of food that is not ground up to a pulp and have had no success. I will be seeing my Dr. on Wednesday and this is one issue I want him to talk to me about.   I also have a wierd experience when I eat with my nose starts running and I then have to sneeze for about 10 minutes. I thought maybe I had a a food alergie but it happens no matter what I eat. Is this a problem with anybody else? Let me know.   I am walking 3.5 miles every day and today I pushed it to 5 miles with no side affects. I plan to step it up a mile a week until I get to the wall!   In closing I want to hear from some of you about what issues you are having and maybe we can work together to help each other. Thanks for the support! Jim   P.S. the 1SunMoney name is my Poker name.
1SunMoney

1SunMoney

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Blog 93988
 

Rough Day...

Ok, So I thought today was going to be easier than it turned out to be. I had lunch with my dad, and he wasn't very receptive to my wanting to go with lap-band. Lunch ended on a very awkward note which is not how I wish it had ended regardless. Growing up, it wasn't an easy relationship with him. He was a young parent and had marital issues with my mother. They divorced, and things changed dramatically between us. We became very close through our hardships. I realized how much our relationship has changed today. We're still close, but I didn't realize until today that I don't have to go to him with my thoughts completely organized and ready with a presentation for us to discuss. I should have just had an open discussion with him; instead it came off as a sales pitch. I want him on board this decision so bad. He said he'd support me in whatever decision I make as long as I'm happy, but I could tell it was just a placating statement. Sigh... I love him and hope he comes around.
BJSkates76

BJSkates76

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Blog 88977
 

A NEW Start

So this is my first BLOG. I have never done this before. Well I got banded on April 14 2010. I was so lucky to have my husband and my inlaws there for me. My family doesnt live close but they are super supportive. I just got my first fill on May 29 2010. I do feel I have good restriction so far. I notice that I am not able to eat much and I know I need to make better food choices. I also have to start exercising. I start my water arobics on Tuesday and I am soooooo ready!!! I have only lost 4 lbs since the 29th and I'm a little bummed but I cant be too upset becuase I havent been doing the work I need to be doing. I have been getting all my protien and water i NEED to have. I started off at 330 pre op and I am 316. I just want to get under the 300 before summer ends. I have noticed a change in my face and my clothes are getting loose. Bye bye double chin! LOL I am so lucky I found this site. I have found so many people on here that are going thru or have gone thru what I am going thru. Everyone on here is awesome! I will add pics as I get them. :thumbup: xoxoxo Jo
JBGMoore

JBGMoore

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Blog 61243
 

June Already??

Time flies! So, let's see, I lost 1.7lbs this last month...yep was goofin off with food. Just making bad choices too many times.   I am back on track a bit now...after another fill...they gave me 1cc...so now I have 4cc (what they put in anyway).   I tell you at first I thought UH-OH...there is no way I can sustain this restriction, it was SO tight I had to barf a lot...I kept liquid down in small sips, with lots of gurgling. lol very uncomfortable. 2 full days of that.   Then woke up this morning, and could eat, YEAH!! Of course, much smaller amounts! which is awesome, but those head games are still right there. I do feel like I SEE them much clearer and faster now. So that makes me happy. I try my best not to kick myself for being on the learning end of this tool. But some things are really engrained in my head!   Hope you all are well, and having great success! I am going to try to update my pics soon. I actually have ONE the I see the progress, and that is huge for me. Pardon the pun! ha ha.
Hotenuf2

Hotenuf2

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Blog 92337
 

Upset.....

I finally had my surgrey on May 25th. Since then I have lost 17 lbs!! I am not sure if there is anyone out there who is having a really hard time emotionally. I have been real snappy with everyone, feeling like I want to jump out of my skin, crying more than usal. Really, really hungry... Anyone else going through this? I am going to a support group this week..but in the mean time I am not sure..I feel that I am not going to be able to lose the weight and that everyone is watching me to see if I will fail..anyways, having a hard time.
Thisisit!

Thisisit!

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Minnesotalady's Journal
 

8 LBS. from goal

Hello~~ Well it's been a couple of months since i wrote my last blog...The weight loss has been slow but sure. I am eight pounds from my first goal of 150 LBS.I still cannot believe I am so close. I have lost a total of 75 LBS. went from a size 20 to a 10 in jeans. Thought I would never get there but DONT say never! If you stay positive and work hard it can happen. I have been exercising three to five times a week and really watching my sugar intake. So I basically eat like I am diebetic, but I'm not. It seems to be the easiest way for me to lose the weight is but watching my sugar intake and eating only good carbs. I hope to be back to tell you that I have reached my goal weight of 150 pounds. WooHoo for me...it's the best thing that I have done for myself! :thumbup:
Minnesotalady

Minnesotalady

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Blog 93073
 

feeling good

:eek::smile:Feeling Good, Feeling Good, I lost 30lbs. I have 20 more to go for one of my first shopping sprees..Which will give me a total weight loss of 50lbs. I finally got it...Lay off on the carbs...I eat carbs maybe twice a week...I eat more protein and also drink it, vitiamin D and fruits and vegetables... Every now and than I'll also eat no sugar ice-cream, or fiber one muffins...(which you make from the box...)....Well they say it's never to late to learn..I even start jumping rope with my daughters.....I am now at 215. I give myself realist goals..Such as by August or maybe sooner you never know...I shuld have lost the 20lbs... Good luck everyone...I hope you find what foods work for you and what excercise program works for you...Because I sure found it.....:thumbup:...I still have 75 more pounds to go...But I am enjyong the ride.
blossoming

blossoming

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Blog 2182
 

New Blogs

Hey guys, I have posted some new blog entries about my hunger, and about what I've been eating lately at 2 1/2 weeks post op. Thought I'd share in case you are interested.   Feeding the Hunger   Things I've Been Eating
CraftyChristie

CraftyChristie

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Blog 86212
 

Post-op Day 15 (6/5)

I have to say, this journey is getting better each day. The first week out, I was having a little 'buyers remorse' and didn't ever think I would feel 'good' again.....I was wrong.:thumbup:   We had mexican food for lunch...I had refried beans with a little cheese a side of guacamole and some enchilada sauce....delish! This is the first time in a month I had mexican food.   We had a pot luck at my Mom & Dad's...I had some home made mac & cheese (blended)...again, it tasted divine!   o.k., enough with the food!   I'm able to sleep on both my sides with very little to no pain at all! I think this week I will try to sleep on my tummy again....we'll see how that goes.
sophieownsme

sophieownsme

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Blog 89559
 

Sunday Morning..........

Got up, did 45 hard minutes on the elliptical almost right away. Its hard and I start to watch the clock at about 30, but I always feel good when I'm done (after my face turns from red and I cool down!).   Despite the emotional setback yesterday I'm doing good and staying on track with the liquid diet. I'm looking forward to the appointment with the doctor and the nutritionist tomorrow.   It is going to be hot today. Spend the morning working (yep gotta get some stuff done) and getting ready to go to a friend's son's birthday party. Got my Slim Fast shake and some water freezing to have while I'm there so I don't lose resolve over food and wine!   I need to learn how to focus less on an ounce or a pound and more on the journey. Even though my scale is packed away, I find myself trying on clothes until I find something even remotely loose and wearing that around to the store or whatever. I have to focus on other things and I will keep trying! :thumbup:
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 93702
 

I Have To Remember To Follow The Lap Band Rules!

Still struggling with pacing my food intake. I find myself quite often making several mistakes. I sometimes I forget to pay attention to the lab band eating rules, and this always ends up causing me distress. I sometimes eat to much, or too fast, not waiting 60 seconds between each bite, or failing to chew my food 30 - 40 times before swallowing. Sometimes I do not wait 30 - 60 minutes after eating before I drink liquids. When I do not follow these rules, I end up in distress - I feel tightness in my chest, I start belching and sometimes I have to throw up. I am lucky - my husband and family are my biggest supporters. I must say my husband is a gem - he has made a point of knowing the rules, and tries to diplomatically (LOL) let me know when I am eating too fast or breaking any of the other rules. When he brings this to my attention, It helps me pay attention to what I should be doing. I went out yesterday to a family event, where there was tons of food. I began nibbling on the appetizers, and I got excited about the fact I was able to eat, and that is when I should have stopped. But I did not stop eating, and that's when I began to experience that tightness in the chest, and I ended up running to the ladies room to throw up. So, although I have been doing very well for the past seven months since the surgery (I have lost 80 pounds so far), it has been a challenge for me to change the eating habits of a lifetime. They say it takes about a year to develop the new eating habits, and I am continuing to work on this very important aspect. So let's all work on remembering to follow the LAP-BAND rules!   CHECK OUT MY BLOG TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY JOURNEY.:thumbup:   http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 2642
 

This and that time going fast.

It is Sunday June 6th I leave for Vegas on Tuesday of next week surgery is set for the 18th. I think I am more scared of the plane ride than the surgery. I have only been on a plane once and i was soooo uncomfortable at that time i was at my highest weight(350) and had a 6 month old on my lap. lol Hoping this time will be better. I am also nervous cause my husband is not coming with me, He is taking the tome off work to stay home with the kids. I am going with my parents my Mom is having the surgery too (at least i hope so she has to go see the heart doc again this week hoping they clear her to have it done)   THATS LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AWAY!!!:scared0: Started my "diet" on friday doing good the shakes are ok :thumbup1: could b better.   Had a pretty good week. Last weekend we had a yard sale and made a little money. Also got a little too much sun lol. We usually do better(we have a sale almost every year) I think picking a holiday weekend was not too smart. We are going to have another one closer to the fall.   A friend gave me some clothes to 'put back' i keep looking at them and thinking there is no way i will fit into those (i am in a size 22/24 they are 18/20 and 14/16)
TDL

TDL

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Blog 93499
 

6 th day

Wow june 6 . Six days after my surgery hard to believe. I am starting to feel normal, sleep is getting better i can sleeo on my side. Not as sore and can bend easier now. Doing ok on my liquid diet am very anxious to see my dr but i have another week to go. I think i have lost weight to i am looking forward to stepping on the drs scale.
crsti41

crsti41

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Blog 81696
 

June Update

Well, My surgery was on the 12th of May,2010 and I had a few minor problems but all and all every thing went well.   On the 28th of April I started my preop diet of 4 bottles of Diabetic Boost and water. It was rough...I will admit to cheating a few times because I just could not stand being so hungry. A few on the first week I had some saltines and the odd tsp of peanut butter. The second week I succumbed to peanut butter once, lol.   The first 3 days I was home I could not keep anything down. I came home on Thursday the 13th of May but by Saturday night I was able to keep chicken broth down oh and it tasted so good. I don't thing I will ever be able to drink another bottle of boost ever again.   We are the 6th of June and I am down 26.6 and my energy level is stating to get higher and I'm starting to walk, at the High School Track, in the mornings, mine you I have not been able to since we have had rain since Thursday.   At the moment I'm off work, took 6 weeks to recoup but I've decided that I will take a few more weeks off. Oye, I dear say that my boss will not be happy but I have to take care of myself because no body else will.   So that's my progress as of today, and I'm happy.:thumbup:  
JoeyBee

JoeyBee

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Blog 52306
 

Feeling Great

I'm really suprised at how quickly my tummy both inside and outside is healing. Its now 3 days after my surgery and I am almost back to feeling normal. Still have a little difficulty bending down but much easier now getting up out of a chair and out of bed. Managed to sleep on my side for a little while last night, and I am sure the anesthetic is out of my system now. No more goose bumps and burning sensations sweeping through my body. My trousers are feeling a little slacker:laugh: so alll in all pretty good! I was quite active yesterday. I have a guest house and had visitors last night so lots to do yesterday I did some ironing and washing, struggled to use the hoover but my friend helped me out bless her! Cooked breakfast for 8 people this morning without any problems. Three of my scars have scabbed over already so I'm gonna start rubbing Bio Oil into them once they are clear and smooth. This is great for scar tissue and should help almost eliminate the little scars. Still not seen my port wound as I cant take the dressing off until 2morro. If its anywhere near as small as the others I will be over the moon! Its hard getting the calories down, so I bought some Complan yesterday and will have 2 glasses a day (500 cals) Was a little concerned intially at how much I would be able to drink in one go, but have had no problems so far. Even managed to watch my friend eat FISH + CHIPS last night without crying! This is where my band is going to be my best friend. If I had been on a normal diet I would have had 'a night off' and also eaten fish and chips but not last no night no sir I was strong and I learnt how to get a long with my band la la la la la tra LA LA LAAAAAAaFealing really positive and up beat
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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Blog 92039
 

It's 4am...

and I can't sleep. So here I am thinking. CRAP! i'm actually doing this. In 5 days I'm about to have a life changing surgery. I know that it's only human, but I'm having some random thoughts and doubts. Will I be ok? Will I be successful? Am I strong enough to do this? Is this the right choice? To which I can answer all of those....YES!! I know in my heart of hearts that I am making the right, and wise choice. Everyone around me is so supportive. I just don't want to go back to my old ways. 5 days...wow...I've been thinking about this for a year. I think it just finally hit me.
asteenho

asteenho

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Blog 75574
 

Well the UNFILL has happened to ME!!!Never thought it would!

:eek:Yes ME! But OH HOW MUCH BETTER I FEEL NOW!!!   I was afraid to get the Unfill although I secretly KNEW I NEEDED ONE! I was a little ashamed to even mention that I was having difficulty to my Dr.   I did not want him to think I could not keep going and or that he had put too much in, or that I would eat MORE with some of it out!   But I had been miserable for two months and while on my cruise, I always ate near the Ladies Rooms so I could go and upchuck half of what I ate, I was feeling so bad because I was losing all the nutrients and minerals and vitamins I needed from my foods!!!! Oh yes and I had Gained some weight not but a couple of lbs, but I had so much swelling around the band from throwing up and my body was not functioning properly so I could not LOSE any weight!   Well 48 hours of liquids passed and it was TIME to EAT AGAIN! I was so afraid to eat, when I did, it went down great, I felt full soon after and that was it, NO UPCHUCKING! YEAH! Wow, I am just right now back at my SWEET SPOT! I know I am going to start losing the weight again and meet my goal~so I have a renewed spirit with the band on my side again! Thanks for all your great comments! Hope all is well for you!:thumbup:
Blog 1952
 

I've officially lost my marbles

Somehow, I let my oldest daughter, who is only home for the summer, to convince me to do a yard sale. We've been going throught the whole house and the yard sale is scheduled for next weekend right before my Monday 6/14 surgery. I knew I would be able to do it afterward, so we're squeezing it in before.   Who knows, maybe it will help me keep my mind off of things. It sure is keeping us busy!!!
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

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Blog 93956
 

Just Joined

Hi everyone Im shannon. I had the lapband done two years ago. Im a nurse and worked in a hospital untill about three months ago (went to home health). while working @ the hospital, there were lots of us who had lapbands.we started doing our own fills. i ended up having too much saline in my port and couldn't swallow my zoloft pill & my morning coffee wouldn't go down.:thumbup: I ended up getting a coworker to take out 1.5cc of saline about 7 months ago. I just put a 0.5cc fill in today. I have a 4cc band. I have gained back 20 lbs. so, i now pray that there is still some hope for me, that i can reach my goal wt of 145 lbs. I started @ 247 lbs and now weigh 200 lbs.
#1shannon

#1shannon

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Blog 93958
 

10 days post-op

Here I am 10 days out after surgery. When I first visited my doctor I was 260 lbs. I'm now 242. I've lost 10 lbs just since the surgery. So that's about 1 lb per day. The weight loss is slowing since I'm not doing liquids only anymore. As soon as I felt like I could tolerate soft foods I started eating them since I was so miserable and hungry doing liquids only for so long. I did liquids for a week before surgery and a week after before I started soft things. I know I probably should've waited a bit longer but I've been doing OK with things like mashed potatoes and anything squishy. Even things that are solid go down fine as long as I chew them up really really well. The only thing I've had a problem with were the stupid chocolate things DQ put in my blizzard today. They were sticky and so now I feel like they're stuck together in my pouch. I feel like I have some major heartburn. I'm going to try some of the methods mentioned in the forums about how to get something un-stuck.   I'm going to sign off for now since my hubby's back with his dinner. Lucky boy gets pizza :thumbup:
kellikb17

kellikb17

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Blog 87176
 

newby!!

I just realized i was commenting the whole time on my first post instead of adding more to it.... First time blogging error LOL
Tayter

Tayter

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