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Blog 75574
 

Facing the Fiddler

:scared2:Today is the day I see the Dr. for a Fill OR NOT! I dread this day, cause I have not been eating right, cause stuff will not go down, so I need a slight unfill so I don't eat sliders to feel full. (Sliders=Stuff I should not have full of calories, that slide through easy)   So Here I go to face the fiddler and to help myself to eat fish, chicken and salads again!   I will not be as depressed either!   On a good note:smile:My oldest grandson will graduate from Kindergarten this morning and I feel so blessed for having this year almost behind me! Life gets better every year.   This year two more grandchildren will be added to our family and my daughter gets married in October! So we will be growing our little family! God is a Good God!:smile2:
Blog 91736
 

Omg

well the 4 days off really got me...I gained 10 lbs. How could anyone gain 10 lbs in 4 days? I know I ate like a pig but was it my body taking in all the calories it could since it has been deprived of them for so long? What could it be? I waited yesterday and ate like I should and lost 5 lbs so I'm sure it was mostly water weight but I've never had that much water in me. I'm drinking like I should, ordered more protein powder from BE. They were out of my favorite chocolate so I'll try some new flavors. I just wanted to die when I saw the scale. That means I still have 6 lbs to lose by the 15th. How am I going to do this? I came in early to work, actually at 5:45 instead of 9:30 to catch up on paperwork. I'm trying to get all the OT I can before vacation in Aug. I still want to get to 200 lbs by Aug 29th. Now I have 5 more lbs on top of the 26 lbs I had to lose. I just have to get it together (that is the story of my life) Coming into work is not always a bad thing, I am here by myself and I can watch my favorite show-snapped-on tv and work at the same time. Life couldn't be any better...getting paid and not having to deal with customers what a relief that is. There were some off the wall people yesterday and that makes for a long day. They take their cable very seriously. I got my bangs trimmed, always go to Toni and Guy, and they didn't trim the sides like I am used to so I have to keep sweeping the hair out of my face. I bought 2 books on the lap band procedure and how to deal with it after surgery so I am starting to read those and I will keep you updated. So for now life is good just need to lose the 6 lbs by the 15th.
khunt719

khunt719

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Blog 88371
 

I lost 16 more pounds!

Well, I jumped in the car and drove a thousand hours to see my new 2 week old nephew... We just decided to do it spontaneously. I feel great these days and am able to do alot more. I was supposed to have my monthly visit to my surgeon yesterday but had to cancel when we decided to come back home for a visit. I am from Philadelphia and the Flyers are playing in the Stanley Cup this week so lots of family get togethers and BBQ/pool parties to pass the time. I used one of those scales that they have where you give it a quarter and they give you the "bad news"... well, in my case it was good news... this last month I lost another 16 pounds... :smile2: So 60 pounds total, a long way to go to goal but I'm on my way. I don't know how accurate those scales are but since I'm not going to the doctor again until July1st.. I'll take what I can get. Please follow my other more detailed blog at mybigfatbandgeeklife.blogspot.com *Maria*
diznediva

diznediva

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Blog 68418
 

My Stomach HURTS!

I have passed the signpost of frustrated, turned the corner of miffed and have officially moved into the neighbourhood of royally ticked. It's more than 7 months now and I haven't lost one freakin' pound, other than during my pre-op diet. I've been through umpteen fills and unfills to the point where I don't even know what's in my band anymore, and I feel like complete and total crap.   Something is. not. right. I have been throwing up multiple times a day for five months now, and my clinic doesn't seem to care. I've been asking them to please check my band placement or something because my stomach hurts, even when I haven't been puking. Yeah, I realise constant puking is going to make your stomach hurt a bit, but it's not that 'I've been heaving' gnawing feeling, it's more of a 'wow, something inside is really tugging and it is right unpleasant' feeling. Doesn't matter if I've eaten or not.   They've come to the conclusion that my band is not too tight, and I agree. I can down a 700ml bottle of water in under 10 minutes, so that's an indication that things are going through just fine. Eating though, is a completely different matter. It seems the better quality food I eat, the worse it gets. The irony... I'm not getting stuck because I've been stuck and I know well what it feels like, and I'm definitely not eating too fast. I can even manage to keep the food down for as long as 90 minutes after I eat sometimes, but I get queasier and queasier the longer it sits and it invariably has to come up. Chicken, fish and all other meats have a 100% chance of coming up, soup about a 50% chance, and anything else that is remotely solid is completely a crap shoot. It's not like I'm trying to force down a steak for god's sake... all I want is a strawberry! At this point I'd even love to go back to my special "allergic to the protein shakes" pre-op diet, but I can't keep enough of those foods down. You'd think with the way things are going I'd be losing weight like crazy, but no. At least I'm not gaining any; if there's an upside, that would be it.   I could deal if I felt I had the support of the clinic, but they seem to be willfully blind. I keep asking for help, but they keep saying that they only do tests if it appears there's a problem. Helloooo! Puking every day for months?!? Problem! Sharp pain in the stomach? Problem! Unable to keep even soup down on most days? Problem! Do I have to drop dead in their office for them to be convinced something isn't working right?   Yeah, I'll admit that right now my food choices aren't very good. I'd love to be eating lean chicken and cooked veg, but they won't stay down. What am I stuck with? Pudding, carbs that melt in your mouth and the never ending supply of crystal light. Don't forget the frozen yogurt... lots of that happening. Protein shakes? Still allergic to them. The clinic is now telling me to drink the shakes despite the fact I'm allergic to them. They seem ok with the idea of me writhing on the floor in pain because I can't digest the protein shakes, as long as they can prove they offered me sound medical advice on how to make the band work. Too bad Canada works on the lump sum system because at this point I would love to take my business elsewhere, but I can't. :smile2:   I'm quickly coming to a point where I just don't care anymore. I'm broken and I was delusional to think I could be fixed.
onikenbai

onikenbai

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Blog 93836
 

Having Surgery Tuesday

I am having surgery tuesday , I am shocked I got the approval so quickly after having lots of trouble with the Insurance all this time . But I am happy:w00t: . The pre op diet has been really difficult..The nurse said shakes shakes and more shakes she also mention a atkins diet too so I mixed it up!!! and I have lost 10 pounds as of today.. Does anyone think this is okay? I would like some help deciding if i should do all liquids the last five days....
lisaahern12

lisaahern12

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Blog 86711
 

1st Fill tomorrow...

Ok so I am freaking out... I have my first fill tomorrow. I am so ready for a fill I have onlu lost 2 lbs int he past 2 weeks... I was dropping weight like crazy then it just stopped. i was nervous, but my doctor said no worries you will be fine. So I will post tomorrow to let you all know how it went. Wish me luck.
debG239

debG239

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Blog 93435
 

Lap Band Slip - Part 2

So all week I have been trying to make an appointment with a Dr. that accepts transfering patients - b/c I had my surgery in Mexico and no one else will assist me b/c I am a liability. Still no luck. The lady has yet to return my call or answer my call and I think it's a good thing.   I have been going to fillsUSA to have my fills done. The next time I can go is June 26. Well - I have already gone 2 weeks. What's a few more? I have not been able to eat anything - liquids only until yesterday. For lunch I just felt like trying some food. I headed over to subway - I know - and got a sandwich. I always buy a footlong just b/c they are cheaper than the 6in. But I never eat the whole thing. ANYWHO! I took 3 tiny little bites over a 15 min period. And then had my normal cream of chicken soup. "oh goodie". I did pretty well! I saved the rest of the sandwich for my hubby for dinner.   When I got home for dinner more soup of course! AND I finished the one half i started eating earlier that day. Hubby ate the other half. YAY! I ate a sandwich and had some soup. The first real food in DAYS!   Today I had a turkey hotdog - no bun just the hot dog. I needed meat! And later on some soup. Soup is always just comfortable and gives me enough protein and calories. So.... No I am not "fixed" but I am feeling better. I am not hurting nearly as bad. Sometimes there is still discomfort - but I work through it.   This is why I am thinking of just waiting until June 26 for my un-fill. Or just to go in so they can tell me what all is going on.   And since I cannot find my passport - and I am still looking - I am thinking about going ahead and ordering another one or renewing or what ever I need to do! And if I need to get anything fixed or get the band removed I will go back to where I had it done. That will be a lot cheaper than coughing up $2500. Which I CANNOT AFFORD!   I really need to start going to the gym again. I feel lazy since I have not gone these 2 weeks but I think if I am still feeling better by next week - back to the gym!   I love going. It makes me feel better about myself. It makes me feel unstoppable! MWAHAHAHA! haha...
ANicoleLL

ANicoleLL

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Blog 90798
 

Tomorrow I begin my new life

You start anew quite often in life, when you are born, when you begin school, when you graduate, when you get your first career job, when you move out on your own, when you get married (which is one part of life I do look forward to when God sees fit), when you have children (mine are adopted I feel I have to clarify that due to my non marriage status). When they grow up and leave the nest, when you retire.   And then there are times you make yourself start anew like moving to a new city. But rarely do you go under the knife to do so, but that is what we lapbanders are doing.   Our eating will change, our bodies will change and hopefully our outlook will change. I have always been one to meet to the challenge of change and this is just another turn on the road of my future. As long as I stay in God's will, all will be OK, yes there will be pot holes along the way, but after the bump I will travel on!   Tomorrow, June 4 Is One of the New Beginnings   In Gods Love and Mine ssmom
ssmom

ssmom

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Blog 93702
 

Resisted Mr.Softee On A Hot Day!

What a hot day today. I went shopping for new clothes today felt good to buy them smaller each time I shop. Saw the ice cream truck out side of the store, Mr.Softee. Yumm! I was so tempted to buy a vanilla ice cream cone with sprinkles, somthing I would of eating in the pass, but I did resisted. Went home and had one of my 25 calories ice pop instead.   CHECK OUT MY BLOG LET ME KNOW IF ITS HELPFUL TO YOU.. http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/ :smile2:
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 53590
 

I am worth the work!

So, the last couple of days have not been the greatest. Memorial day did not exactly go as I planned it. I did not eat "bad" foods neccessarily, but I was grazing the entire day. I nibbled on this and that with very little structure.   With all that, I thank God for my band, because without it, I know that I would have eaten 4x as much as I actually did. You see, I know that food in itself is not an enemy, but the way I view it, it is my greates enemy right now. It threatens my happiness day in and out. It distorts my appearence and my energy level. Hopefully down the line in this journey, I can see food for what it really is( source of energy) not anything more or less.   Anyway, the rest of the week will be a great one. I plan on following the doctor's orders to a tee. I have visualized a healthier , happier me so I won't stop until I get there. How was your week? Pls let me know how you handled events like mem day, or office party.   I'll be back tommorrow to let you all know how it went. No matter what, I am worth the work and effort it takes.
JerseyLady

JerseyLady

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Blog 83931
 

My addiction

Almost 2 months post op........I'm still hungry. Will I ever not be hungry??> 2nd fill done this week......still zero restriction. I have lost 37 Lbs since my pre op diet....but its very hard to maintain and would probably be 0 Lbs if not for working out daily. If only food wasn't on my mind all day:sad:
Psue

Psue

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Blog 93499
 

3

Well day 3. Doing well trying to get protien in and sticking to diet. I still feel gassy and i have a small pain in my side. But i think its cause my stomach mussles are sore. Feeling very tired though. Hope to feel better tomorrow so i can go for a walk i am still pretty sore.
crsti41

crsti41

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Blog 87497
 

2 days post op

I had my surgery 2 days ago. Im really sore. I didnt know I would feel this way. I ate cream of mushroom soup last nite and felt really sick. I am scared too eat anything else. I have been drinking slimfast shakes. My stomach is so swollen. I also had a hiatal hernia.
peacock774

peacock774

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sheilamj1fan's Journal
 

Fourth fill

On June 1st I had my fourth fill and I think this maybe the one. Now I am aware in the mornings the band is tighter, but this is crazy! I had a peanut butter cracker on yesterday and I was doubled over! And it happened today. However, I must say I am EXCITED! But the stuck feeling is not good.
sheilamj1fan

sheilamj1fan

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Blog 79919
 

Update

2/17/2010 Starting weight: 228 lbs 6/2/2010 Weight to date: 195 lbs TOTAL LOSS: 33 lbs! in less than 4 months - not to shabby! Some times I think this is going a little slower than I would like. Then I do a little self inventory... I know I need to eat better, make better choices and I should be getting my 10,000 steps in a day (at least). These are my issues not the bands. The band has done everything it has promised. I need to step up to the plate and do my part! I do have to say I look great in my new jeans though!! :smile2: Have a great day!!
kleinow01

kleinow01

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Blog 93702
 

RECIPE OF THE DAY "BOWTIE TOMATO MOZZARELA TOSS"

This recipe is posted on my blog, as well as many more of my recipes. I so love to cook, I had to fine new ways to cook healty and what will work with my LAP-BAND®. Check out my blog, and see if it is helpful to you. http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/ :smile2:
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 93702
 

The Scale Is My Friend!

I went on my scale this morning and I lost another pound, so that made me smile. I use to hate the scale but now the scale is my friend.LOL. Its 6:30 Am and am going for my 3 mile walk as I do every day alone the pier over looking the Manhattan sky line, so beautiful to look at as am walking along the NJ side of the hudson. I will post my recipe of the day on it as soon as I get back from my walk. http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/   :smile2:
Debra G

Debra G

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Blog 52306
 

In Hospital WAITING WAITING WAITING

I was picked up at 4am this morning, after a 4 1/2 hour journey I finally arrived at the hospital to be told they weren't sure what time I was going down to theatre. After being shown to my room I was asked to give a urine sample. I looked at the tube, looked at the nurse then looked at the tube again. Where's the funnell I asked. The nurse laughed, I was serious! The tube had a diameter of a 5p piece, how on earth could I freely direct my pee into such a small space. Men have it so easy! Well what a carry on... So off I went to the toilet with my little plastic tube in hand. With military precision I knew exactly how was going to execute the task in hand. OMG what happened next really freaked me out. I discovered I can't stop my pee mid flow !!!!! I used to be able to do it with ease, I used to pride myself on my bladder control, Oh god another sign I'm getting old! I must start doing my pelvic exercisers religiously when I go home. 3rd time lucky I did it, hurray I managed to fill the whole thing right up to the top, ha ha easy peasy, PLOP! I dropped the damn thing into the bowl. Damn Damn Damn. Well thats it now I guess. How can I do another pee when Ive not had anything to drink for the last 12 hours. A knock on my door... Its a nurse wanting to take my blood. No problem there 2 minutes done and dusted Dracula would be proud! Another knock on the door another nurse, needle in hand. It was time for my blood thinning drug. Ouch it hurt. Beginning to get a bit stir crazy thank god I brought my lap top! Another knock on my door.....a mirrage WATER they are bringing me water. NO NO NO NO NO this could only mean one thing, late afternoon surgery. Damn and blast the last thing I want is to have to sit around all day watching every minute on the clock. 5pm Confirmed. So i have to wait and wait and wait.
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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Blog 86212
 

Post-op Day 12 (6/2)

I give up on trying to get two protein shakes in....I just can't do it. I really hope my hair doesn't start to fall out! I wonder If they make a protein shot the Doctor can give you?   My incisions look like they are finally healing....they are starting to look pretty good.   While I was sleeping last night, I tried sleeping on my tummy...ouch! That did not feel good....gee, I really hope in time I can sleep on my stomach.   I did a little 'fashion show' tonight for my husband. My clothes are starting to fit loose, and some of the clothes that haven't fit me a long, long time are finally starting to look good on me! It was fantastic.....I can't wait to see which 'old' clothes fit me in a month!
sophieownsme

sophieownsme

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Blog 75574
 

Had a Case of the Lazies today!

Depressed or what? Don't know but I could not move off the couch today, just did not want to do anything.   I had so much energy the first six months of the journey and now I feel tired, well I did just get back from a 12 day Vacation, (No Rest then) Guess I need a vacation to get over my vacation.   Nothing really on TV either, can't believe that I watched Top Model!!??   I wanted to eat more today too, just sitting around, should have gotten my butt up and gone to the Gym, well there is always tomorrow!   My next appt is Friday and I dread it, because of the cruise, I have not lost any weight this month, and dread the visit! I need my Mojo Back! And the Dr. and Staff always do that for me, cause they are my friends now and really care about me, I know this to be true~sooo I will suck it up and get to the Dr.   I think I get too hung up on Goal Setting and feeling like a failure when I don't meet the goals! Got to get past this! I also have a few friends who are a little upset and maybe even a bit jealous I am getting smaller than them, they can say things that really hurt! I want to take off 30 lbs this next year and I believe I will too, got to work at it and I will.   Thanks for hearing me vent! Later!:smile2:
Blog 80036
 

Holy crap that is a big needle!

I had band fill number four yesterday. Every visit so far I have made sure not to look down. I do not like needles, and seeing them only makes things worse.   However this time, I found my eyes focusing on what the technician was doing. When she took the plastic cover off I about screamed. That needle is HUGE!   I never feel it thanks to the Lidocaine, but the visual appears to represent a medically approved stabbing.   If you are weak in the knees when it comes to big needles, do not watch or attempt to look.   I now have a total of 7cc in the 14cc band. I can eat anything I want. No issues with bread. I had some trouble with rice a few weeks back, but no issue since.   My weight during the last visit showed I lost 5 lbs in 2 weeks. I was amazed by that. Fill number five is scheduled in two more weeks. I wonder how many cc's it will take. I am guessing around 10cc I should be getting close to the green spot. Anyone with a 14cc band need more than 10cc?   -Chris
drowsydad

drowsydad

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Blog 91019
 

Crazy

Today I have felt crazy! I am going through so much emotionally. This journey with the lapband is really doing a number on my life. I don't doubt it is what is to be, but my emotions are once again taking over. Having a hard time dealing with this on a minute to minute basis...:smile2:
LT1126

LT1126

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Blog 93702
 

Feeling Great!

I lost 80 pounds so far. I have alot more energy walking 3 miles every day now. H:thumbup:aving fish tonight for dinner, one of my own recipies of the day from my blog called "Life After Lap Band" Here is the link if you like some great food tips. http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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