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Blog 93847
 

First Pig with wings to fly!!!

:thumbup:I am married with three daughters 21, 11 and 3 n 1/2. I lost the weight the first two pregencies however the last five years has been Hell!!!! I am sure like everyone else on this site we have all tried just about everything to lose the weight just to gain it ALL back plus more!!!! I am so sick of the yo-yo diests and living in denial about how the excess weight really makes me feel. Yuckky!!!! My appt is in two weeks and I just cant wait. Please pray that I will be accepted and will be on my way to final reprograming my portion control and Lord Willing healthly living by excerise and more fruit and veggies. The reason why I have chosen to blog ( I usually a very private person) is because all my life I have been my Loved ones personay cheerlearder, and now i know to do this thing for a life long change in Life I know I will need to be part of a support group that will cheer me on thru the tears and laugh with me thru the trials. I am sooooo Greatful I found this site and know i can be your cheerleader too if you need one. I know I need all the encourgment, because I am my own worst critic. God Bless you all and i admire all your depths of honesty to do get out of the problem and live in the solution!!!!!!! So, for now Prary, Pray, I will be accepted to get the lap-band. Peace all
pigwithwings

pigwithwings

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Blog 85362
 

Trying to Beat My DNA!!!

04/20/10 - Seminar (Weight 269 pounds) 04/29/10 - PCM appointment for referral 05/03/10 - Insurance submitted after I had to call the my PCM's office again to make sure that they did it. 05/05/10 - Insurance approved (Tri-Care) 05/13/10 - First consultation with Dr. Keith and surgery date scheduled 05/17/10 - PT, Psych, and Dietary consults 05/20/10 - 10 day diet class and first support group meeting 05/24/10 - Pre-op diet started (266.8) 05/27/10 - Final pre-op appointment 06/04/10 - Surgery (255.4)   Well, today is my first blog ever. I got home from the hospital about 6 hours ago. The ride from OKC was pretty rough. Longest 3 hours that I've had in awhile. Surgery was yesterday. Weighed in on their scales at 255.4. Got there around 6:45 yesterday morning. Lab drawn, physical assessment done, IV started with a 20 gauge to my left hand x 1 stick. (She was good. Didn't feel a thing). Didn't get wheeled back to surgery until 10:30 and got out of recovery at about 12:30. Was VERY, VERY nauseated in recovery. (I always am and that was with a Scoplamine patch on). Pain meds given and then I was taken to the floor. Had very nice, attentive nurses. Could not have asked for a better bunch to take care of me. Hubby stayed by my side the whole time and even slept in one of those horrible geri-chairs. Was very groggy for the first several hours. Around 4 pm, I finally decided it was now or never if I was ever going to wake up an walk. I walked the length of the hallway a couple of times and sat up for about 30 minutes, then back to bed I went. They were giving me 30 cc of ice chips every 30 minutes for an hour then 30 cc of ice chips every 15 minutes for an hour. After I tolerated that, they brought me some Jello, crystal light with a bottle of water, and some de-caf tea and was told to drink/eat 30 cc every 15 minutes of that. (Took me forever to get it all down). Took my sleeping medicine and some more pain-medicine and off to LaLa land I went. Was awoken several times through the night for different things. Woke up at 4 am to urinate and was in a lot of pain. So I took more pain meds. Doctor came in and discharged me around 8 am. We stopped in Shawnee to get my prescriptions filled and so that my hubby could get him something to eat while I sat in the truck (he didn't want to eat in front of me and I didn't want him too either). I took some more pain meds when I got home and off to bed I went for a little while. As long as I take the Gas-X and Lortab I am doing okay. Hurts like hell to lay on my right side (where the port is). Shoulder pains from the gas. Keep telling myself, you just have to walk. I'm not really hungry. I ate a 1/2 cup of low-fat cream of chicken soup when i got home and that filled me up. I drank 1 can of Vanilla Slim-Fast carb control. It was okay, but took me like an hour to get it drank. I waited the 30 minutes then got me a bottled water and had my first experience with something not wanting to go down. It was like the water was stuck in my throat. Not like choking, but like it was stuck. Any how, I cleared my throat and down it went. Got on the scales and found that I had gained 10 pounds from those darn IV fluids and all the swelling. Overall, it has not been a bad experience. I could have done without the pain, but it is surgery afterall.
nursesandy

nursesandy

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Blog 93832
 

motivation

Hi all my fellow lap banders, This is my first time on to blog so be patient. I had my lap band in Nov 08. I have lost 60 lbs. I know it is a slow process but come on. I have figured out how to cheat a lot. I am to the point that I vomiting multiple times a day and now I have throat irritation with blood streaks. I know I need my band lossened but I am afraid to tell my doctor that I have not been honest with him. HELP:frown:
swayzebear

swayzebear

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Blog 90798
 

Peace -- the magic that helps all

This is the morning after my surgery. And due to the peace I felt, which was surprising, I am doing very well.   On the night before, after my girls and I prayed God's hand on me, I slept like a baby. Then on the way to the hospital the next morning I read a note my daughter wrote including Psalms 62 5-8....so no nerves! Peace continued to pass over me when I was getting my very first in my life IV--the one thing I thought I would freak over. And as they put me to sleep, PEACE..   I give God all the glory for that, because He is the one that covered me.   Last night I did have some nerves, but i know I shouldn't. I was about to go to sleep and jerked awake...that caused axiousness that something inside or outside had Popped, but I shouldn't of worried, God still had me. But in the darkness your mind does crazy things...   Today I am very sore on the left side, no where near incisions, but I have learned that is where all the pulling and pushing occured so moving around will "work" that out. Getting out of chairs and beds is a bit difficult, not having any core strength and feeling I need to get up straight.   But health wise I feel great. I know these aches and pains are temporary, but the change in the peace of mind is permanent.   In Gods Love and Mine ssmom
ssmom

ssmom

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Blog 1118
 

6 Month Update

Hey there everyone, haven't been on here in FOREVER!! So much has been happening in my life! I wanted to give a brief update (also as usual will plug my YouTube videos which I also did a 6 month update my username: scneaux) I'm down 75 pounds and in a size 6!! I have not been feeling 100 % though. I think I might have a HERNIA...I've been having inclement pain and a bulge above my largest incision (remember, the one where I had the ABCESS??) I've been dealing with it awhile now, and sort of putting it off since I have no insurance at this time (Aetna dropped me when I went to renew and found out I'd had this procedure, another whole rant on that) anywho, I am about to just break down and go see about it, its becoming more and more uncomfortable and I know it has to be dealt with.   On another note, we did have our Key West vacation and it was FABULOUS! I was able to walk and do whatever I wanted, even though I lost my voice and had this aching pain in my abdomen..grrrrrrrr...I did manage to go snorkeling and see some really beautiful sunsets. We rented a suite (and a hot little Camero..whooo hoooo) and all was right with the world even for a few days. Well, Sorry I missed the 5 month update, but all has been good with me regarding food issues (I eat whatever I want) the trick for me is to eat FREQUENTLY. I promise to keep this blog up for those who are new and need information!
Shontel

Shontel

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Blog 89559
 

What Now??!!

I can't stop crying. I went to WW this morning and weighed and I only lost 3.8 lbs since last Saturday. I worked so hard at this and I'm so disappointed. There is nothing I can write or say that is going to make this better.   I have a doctor's appointment on Monday -- the post op. Somehow I have to get through the next couple days and figure out where to go. I have never been so disappointed in anything in my life.
sandradee0124

sandradee0124

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Blog 2608
 

Decisions and Waiting

Last Tuesday I emailed my surgeon to let him know that I didn't want to wait and see what the band is going to do, I want to revise to a sleeve. He called me back on Friday and said they would submit the paperwork to my insurance company to get approval. This takes 2-3 weeks and then we can schedule a surgery date.   This also puts me in the middle of vacation time hell at work - as my department is very small only one person at a time is allowed to schedule time off. For the months of July and August every available day has already been taken so it looks like I'll need to wait until Sept for surgery. This wouldn't be a bad thing except that with an unfilled band I am STARVING all the time.   My stomach actually growls.....I haven't heard that in over four years and it freaks me out! I've put on a solid 3 lbs this week but I am determined to get a grip and not totally screw myself up over the next 12 weeks.....wish me luck!
Lynn B

Lynn B

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Blog 91736
 

Couldn't sleep

Well I woke up at 12:00 and couldn't get back to sleep so I decided to do my cafe on facebook and make some coffee. After 4 cups and about an hour on the computer I went upstairs to try and sleep but that wasn't happening. I just laid there and my mind starts to think. I wonder why this surgery isn't working like I thought it should? was it all the sabotaging I did in the early stages? do I need to exercise more? What is it? I just have to lose this 10 lbs by next Tuesday and I'll be fine but it is getting it off that is the problem. So for breakfast I am having a slim jim, for lunch about a cup of chili that I made last night, and for dinner who knows. I guess we could go out for dinner since we haven't for a few days. I just hate going out because it is like you order and this heaping plate of food comes to the table and you can only eat a little bit and then you take the rest home. I don't eat leftovers unless they are from PF Changs so my husband ends up eating them. He doesn't mind all the food leftover but I get tired of going out and only eating a small portion but do I really hate it worse than being fat? I honestly hate being fat. The way my belly hangs and jiggles when I move, the way my thighs rub together, the way my boobs sag...there are so many things about my body that I would change. I already plan on getting a tummy tuck after the majority of my weight comes off but that will be in 2 years if I don't get it together and really try at this weight loss program. My slim jim is spicy but good and I guess it will do for being breakfast. At least it will keep me from craving something that isn't as good for me. I'll get some protein from it and I'll have a shake on my first break that should tie me over until I go to lunch. It is going to be a long day at work because my day started so early. I hope I don't get rude with the customers but after yesterday I think I can get through anything. We had so many yellers in here it was nuts. Everyone had an attitude and I hate when they think they are better than me just because they come and pay their cable bill. Pay it on time and pay the full balance if you are going to act that way with me. Please, I am college educated and making more money now than when I was in law enforcement and I don't have the danger that came with that job. Well this in my story for today. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow.
khunt719

khunt719

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Blog 93702
 

Morning walk!

It's time for my walk. I need to get it in before the heat comes. It's now 6:00 AM. For the past month and a half I have been walking daily, and now I am up to 3 miles. It has helped me with toning up my legs. I find after my morning workout, I have lots of energy for the day - it keeps me positive.   I have a lot of toning to do. One of my biggest fears is losing so much weight and having my skin stretch out so badly that I will have all that hanging skin that is common with this weight loss.   With the lap band, working out is a big key, and I know a lot of us are not used to it. I was not always this size - I was a size 12 for many years, and a fitness junkie. But as I gained weight, I lost the energy and the will to want to work out.   So with the loss of 80 pounds, I got back the motivation to get back into fitness and health. In the past, I have joined gyms, but like most, I stopped going. Now, what I've done is come up with, and incorporate many exercises I can do from home and get the same results as if I were in the gym. In this economy, where things are so hard for so many of us, we try to save money where we can - but it does not mean I have to skimp on my health - hence I started my home exercise routine.   You can check out my blog, with some more information on this and what I do to help deal with the sagging skin.   Check out this site: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/ :thumbup:
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 52306
 

I'm officially a BANDSTER !!!! Yipeeeeeeee

Despite a long wait at the hospital my surgery went well. Although I was a bit unhappy at having to wait all day for my operation I actually quite enjoyed laying around and relaxing. The nurse came at around 3pm and asked me to shower and get changed into my gown etc. At 5pm the long awaited knock on my door came. It was much better walking to theatre and I was suprised at how relaxed I was. As I entered the operating room there were around 8 people milling around. They all said hello to me, then the Doc asked me to lay on the bed, he was chatting all the time to me. He put a needle in the back of my hand then siad he was going to give me some oxygen. The next thing I knew they were waking me up in the recovery room. Ive been fitted with a small band and an initial 3ml fill. I was taken back to my room and slept like a baby! I slapt almost upright as they said it would help with the gas. The nurse kept coming in to take my blood pressure and temperature. At 5.30pm they woke me up and asked if I wanted a cup of coffee, music to my ears! I got up and had a look at my incisions. I expected my tummy to be far more bloated, but it didnt really look any different. I felt as if I had done a 1000 sit ups, other than that the pain was ok, my tummy felt hot and burning. My coffee arrived Oh the smell was bliss! I didnt know what to expect when I drank it. It didnt feel any different to before, I made an effort to drink it slowly. I was told that I was being discharged at 7am, wow they don't mess around I guess time is money to them. They then brought me a yoghurt for breakfast OH YUMMY not! I ate a little bit of it, but strawberry is not my favourite. I then drank some more coffee, big mistake! I could feel I was going to be sick and sure enough one big burp and the coffee came back up. Finally arrived home with all of my literature bit confused as to what I can eat for the next 2 weeks on my liquid only diet.
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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Blog 86212
 

Post-op Day 14 (6/4)

Woo-hoo! 2 weeks post-op! I'm so happy I'm starting to feel like myself again!!   I weighed this morning....[drum roll please]....I lost 6 lbs last week, which bring to to a grand total of 24lbs! Yeah me!   First (official) day eating mushies! Lunch: We had lunch at Mimi's Cafe and I had some mashed potatoes!! Yummy! But I have to say, I'm really scared to 'over-eat'. I don't know what that feeling will be like, and I definitely don't want to throw up! Dinner: We had dinner at my parents...I had some of my left over mashed potatoes, some pureed lasagna and a little mashed yam!   I'm off to bed...I feel like I'm getting a cold!:smile2:
sophieownsme

sophieownsme

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Blog 86212
 

Post-Op Day 13 (6/3)

So tired! Drove 5 hours to attend my nephews high school graduation!   O.k. I cheated.... a little....well, more like just a few hours before I should have. I was cleared to start 'mushies' tomorrow, but after such a long drive and sitting through the graduation ceremony, I was starving! My brother had some left over lasagna, so I heated it up and used my hand blender.....it was heaven! So yummy!!
sophieownsme

sophieownsme

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Blog 93898
 

T-Minus one week and counting...

Today was my pre-op...everything went really well. I've lost another 5 pounds, so I'm down to 250! It's the lowest I've been in a few years I think!! Now, to wait a week, plus a couple days, till the surgery!   I'm inspired by looking at all the pictures of before and after on here! I feel like I can maybe do it to...   To be honest, I can't imagine being a "normal" size...weird. But I think I will like it!!   I do wish I had someone close to me that has gone through this that I could talk to. But I'll be ok. I'm glad I found this site at least! :smile2:
maggs79

maggs79

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Blog 93630
 

1st Full Day on the Liquid Diet

Well, I was up most of last night feeling pretty nervous about going a full day with no "real" food. Today I had my protien shakes water. I feel ok so far. It was really hard grocery shopping f/ the family and making dinner- was probably the worst part. 13 days left to go. fingers crossed :smile2:
tesa

tesa

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Blog 1837
 

So far, so good!

It has been almost a month since surgery. I have lost about 34 lbs, (includes pre-op diet). I feel so much better. It's work but at least I know it can be done. There is such great support on here and I am so grateful to be a month out and looking forward to more good things!!!!! No regrets here, just want to lose lose lose (weight) and gain gain gain :001_huh:gain freedom to live life!!!!!!!:thumbup1: If it is to be, It is up to me!
Blog 86278
 

Second fill and loving it.

I was banded February 18, 2010. Went back to work in a week. Had my first fill 3cc's on April 8, 2010. Had my second fill on May 28, 2010 2.5cc's. Day 4 after my second fill I got stuck this was my first realization that the band was going to benefit me. I have 5.5cc's and finally have some restriction. I have been measuring my food out 1 cup no more no less and I am currently unable to finish it. I wouldn't say that I had given up on my band but was beginning to wonder if I had made the right decision because I was set on having the full gastric bypass. I know that I may need additional adjustments as time passes but for now I am satisfied with 5.5cc's.
amreed10

amreed10

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Blog 72318
 

Finally

It has been 11 months and 5 appeals and i finally have been approved by tricare and I have a date of June 28th. I really didnt think it was meant to be. Tricare had denied me for every little thing. first it was my co-morbidities, I had sleep apnea and gallstones (short for their colstectomy or however they spell it). That alone was not enough for them. and even though I was 104 pounds over they take 5 pounds off for clothes so they denied me because i was only 99 lbs over and not 100. Then when i had my gallbladder removed they denied me because one of my co-morbidities they say was now gone. So finally on appeal 5 I called them and asked what exactly do i need to do. I had to gain 2 yes 2 pounds. so i had to do it and now i have a date :smile2: . So i can tell any one who has been denied that if you want it bad enough then dont give up.
cookertl

cookertl

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Blog 93702
 

Having a fill next week!

I'm having my 8th doctor's appointment. In my previous 7 appointments, I have had only 5 fills. On one occasion, I turned down a fill because I still felt tight, and I knew I didn't need it. Last month, my doctor said am doing great -I lost 12 pounds from my last fill, so I did not need one. I lost 80 pounds since my surgery on Oct 26, 2009.   I know I need a fill for June because I am feeling a little hungry at times and drinking a lot more liquids. I'm still doing great, BUT IN MY HEAD I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD HAVE LOST A LOT MORE - 'grrrrrrr'. I lost only 4 pounds from last month to now, so it's time for my 1/2 cc fill - that's what works for me each time I get my fills. It took some playing around to find what works for me. So I'm going in next Wednesday for my tweaking, that's what the Nurse Practitioner and I call it.   I did not lose as much as I had hoped this month. I normally lose anywhere from 8 pounds to 13 pounds a month. I feel great and I'm looking good to. I work out every day, walk 3 miles a day. YOU CAN FOLLOW ME ON MY BLOG. I have a lot of tips, workout exercises that I do and wonderful recipes. I love to cook, always have. I love to have dinner parties. My friends and family tell me that I should go into catering. I had to find a way to keep doing what I love the most, and that's cooking. Ok, and eating.. lol.   Seeing how I do not eat as much anymore, I love to watch others enjoy my cooking. I have recipes of the day on my blog and a lot more, so have a look and let me know if it's helpful to you. :smile2: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 93702
 

Having a fill next week!

I'm having my 8th doctor's appointment. In my previous 7 appointments, I have had only 5 fills. On one occasion, I turned down a fill because I still felt tight, and I knew I didn't need it. Last month, my doctor said am doing great -I lost 12 pounds from my last fill, so I did not need one. I lost 80 pounds since my surgery on Oct 26, 2009. I know I need a fill for June because I am feeling a little hungry at times and drinking a lot more liquids. I'm still doing great, BUT IN MY HEAD I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD HAVE LOST A LOT MORE - 'grrrrrrr'. I lost only 4 pounds from last month to now, so it's time for my 1/2 cc fill - that's what works for me each time I get my fills. It took some playing around to find what works for me. So I'm going in next Wednesday for my tweaking, that's what the Nurse Practitioner and I call it. I did not lose as much as I had hoped this month. I normally lose anywhere from 8 pounds to 13 pounds a month. I feel great and I'm looking good to. I work out every day, walk 3 miles a day. YOU CAN FOLLOW ME ON MY BLOG. I have a lot of tips, workout exercises that I do and wonderful recipes. I love to cook, always have. I love to have dinner parties. My friends and family tell me that I should go into catering. I had to find a way to keep doing what I love the most, and that's cooking. Ok, and eating.. lol. Seeing how I do not eat as much anymore, I love to watch others enjoy my cooking. I have recipes of the day on my blog and a lot more, so have a look and let me know if it's helpful to you. :smile2: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/  
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 93702
 

Rockin My New Look!

Took my 3 mile walk this morning, feeling good. Am wearing my new work out colthes that I brough yesterday. 1 sizes smaller then a month ago.. YEAAA !! Let me tell you am rockin my new look. lol:thumbup:   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR TODAYS RECIPE OF THE DAY... http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 85917
 

Down 103 pounds

I havent been on here lately busy daughter graduated last week party next i am down now 103 cant believe it had to buy a new outfit for her graduation nothing fit now not buy to much yet:rolleyes:
pam1969

pam1969

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