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mia939

mia939

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Blog 93499
 

june 2

Day after suregry and its not to bad... I am a bit sore a little loopy still but i have been doing my liquid diet. whet protien drink is not to bad, i havent taken any pain meds today. Although i might tonight before bed just so i will sleep. I did put pillows on both sides last night as i do like to sleep on my side and tummy but it was ok with the pillows. I think i am going to try and get walking by friday when i am less sore. But i am definantely going to drive by friday going crazy already stuck in the house. I will keep you all posted.
crsti41

crsti41

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Blog 2147
 

A month and a half

It has been a month and a half. Is the glass half full or have empty? I have lost 30 pounds, had hoped for more. But the total amt of weight I had to lose was 90 pounds. So, the reverse is that in a month and a half, I am 1/3 of the way to my total goal!!!   Feeling like a pro in the eating thing. I hate all protein shakes, but that is what I usually have for two meals a day. I still like soup and find I can eat anything except dense protein. Steak, 2 bites max. Ditto for chicken. If I want half a sandwich I have to give up the bread 3-4 bites in.   I have swum out of two sizes of clothes and the 3rd is getting looser. Thanks to all for the support.
Brooke

Brooke

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Big Blog Girl
 

So Much Energy! I'm A Different Person.

A few years ago, at my heaviest, my husband complained that I always said I was going to do something and then didn't. Simple things like vacuuming the living room or taking out the trash...I just couldn't muster the energy to complete even basic tasks. Boy how things have changed!!!   I cannot believe how much energy I have now. Such a busy weekend starting Thursday when I went out to happy hour and dinner with an old friend and was out quite late. Then I was at work early on Friday followed by lunch with friends, popped into my local on the way home, full weekend grocery shopping, made a fresh lasagna (including my own sauce) and then after dinner, full work out at the gym then met a girlfriend for drinks afterwards.   Saturday, even though I felt I was getting a bad cold, I woke up early and mowed the lawn and re-seeded the bare patches and watered it. Cleaned up the back patio, took my daughter to see Shrek (walked there) and then to the pool at the YMCA for 1.5 hours where I carried her on my back while running laps in the pool and walked with her while she did laps on her back. After that book shopping followed by a bite at a nice outdoor cafe and gourmet shopping before heading home.   Sunday, went to the gym at 8:30 to get a work out done before we headed out to a friends' bbq, head cold at full steam now and sinus pain but powered through it and managed a great day out including making about 100 water balloons for all the kids. Home by 10:30 and a friend popped in for a visit so we sat in the garden chatting until 1am.   You'd think I'd be done but no, I kept going. Monday, cleaned out all the clothes that are too big for Salvation Army (5 garbage bags, including shoes and some of my daughter's clothes), cleaned my bedroom and the office -- including moving furniture and wiping down baseboards, took out the trash and recycling and did 5 loads of laundry -- all folded and put away too. Also helped put the AC in the windows and seal them, changed lightbulbs and finally, got my hair colored and worked out again Monday night, getting home just in time to put my daughter to bed.   So, if anyone asks me how I'm feeling since losing 80 lbs, I honestly have to say that I have never had this much energy in my entire life. I feel so much more positive about getting things done because my back doesn't hurt and I'm not sweating like a pig and walking to the gym ISN'T TOO FAR at just over 1/2 mile when you consider how long I can go on the elliptical, bike and treadmill now.   I am hoping to lose 6 more lbs before I head to Montreal on the 11th. If I do, I will hit a major milestone and will have lost 31 lbs since I first stated my mini goal of 20 lbs for Montreal! Yay.   Hope you all have as much energy as I do and are feeling great!
BarbaraWM

BarbaraWM

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LoseIt!'s Blog
 

How is it that I lose more weight on vacation?? :)

Hi everyone!! I hope you all had a great holiday weekend!   I went to Florida last Wednesday to see my parents. We had such a great time! My mom & I shopped and shopped. I have 4 new dresses, 4 new pairs of shoes, several new tops and a new pair of shorts. Oh, and a new beautiful purse! It was interesting to shop for snug clothes. I just hate to buy something that will be too big soon. I'm not complaining, just trying to be smart.   Except for the nightly ice cream, I was able to eat well and exercise. My parents have a pool and I was in it almost every day. Plus, they have a mile circle around their neighborhood. One day I did a Couch to 5K (week 2) program and another day I jogged one loop. That is the first time I have jogged a mile since high school!!! My dad was (good naturedly) skeptical that I will be able to jog a 5K by Labor Day, but I know I will be able to do it! A month ago, I could barely jog 30 seconds. I just need to work at it!   Weekly progress: I lost 3.2 pounds this week. On vacation?? That just seems crazy. I think I tend to follow my rules better away from home.   Monthly progress: I lost 8 pounds in May. Woo hoo! The best part is that I'm no longer Morbidly Obese!! That makes me very happy.   Tonight I'm going to see Wicked! Yay! I've seen it 3 times before, but it is one of my very favorites, so I'm looking forward to it. I will try to measure tomorrow night to get my monthly measurements tracked.   Next week...possibly a fill & new pics!!
LoseIt!

LoseIt!

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Blog 59228
 

My first fill

I had my first fill yesterday. It wasn't bad at all. I was so worried for nothing. I had heard that but until you've experienced it, you just don't know.   On a good note, I did work out at the gym yesterday. I was feeling like I would NEVER go back after my first session but I'm paying for a trainer and I have to hold myself accountable for going if I'm going to get this weight off.:smile2:
Mikissa

Mikissa

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Blog 93511
 

The First Week

Well it has been one week today. I am not sure if the procedure was worth it or not yet. the recovery is fresh in my mind still. I have lost ten pounds and 25 pounds total. My short term goal is 49 more before August. Sunday I started back walking 30 Minutes or more a Day and I go back Monday for my post-op at Real Results and hopefully will get the okay to work out harder. I have lost one fat roll off my back already. which was the one that brought me to tears a few months back so as funny as it sounds that is a huge mildstone for me. :smile2: I am an open book to questions or anything. feel free to ask.
SweetMelissa11781

SweetMelissa11781

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Blog 91736
 

Back on the wagon

I had 4 days off from work for the holiday and loved every bit of them. I was bad though. It was my mother's birthday and I bought her a cake and I ate it for 3 days. I ate some good foods and some bad foods. I didn't go to the gym like I wanted to and I go for my fill on the 15th so I have to kick it in gear and at least lose 5 lbs before I go into the doctors. I hate disappointing myself and him but the cake was so worth it. Moist, soft, creamy...so full of goodness, calories and carbs. So I bought a big bottle of Arrowhead water and plan on drinking it throughout the day. My stomach didn't bother me all 4 days so I know I didn't over eat. I just ate the wrong foods. I wasn't brave enough to weigh myself this morning but I came in to do OT so I was in a hurry getting ready for the day. I'll plan on going to the gym tonight, I want to start swimming again. My mother says it is very good exercise and my body doesn't hurt after I swim and pre-surgery that is how I lost my weight is by swimming so that is what I'm going back to doing. Not lifting weights or doing cardio, just swimming. Life is good for right now. My husband did enjoy having me home for the 4 days, he is lost without me or atleast that is what he says. We have such a great time together. I can't imagine spending my life with someone else. God help me if anything ever happened to him. So this is how my day is going so far and how my weekend went. The goal for today is to eat good and exercise.
khunt719

khunt719

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Blog 89474
 

Glad the weekend is over

Man Im glad the weekend is over. I cooked such a big meal on monday. I couldnt have alot of it. I smoked a roast and ribs in the smoker and made potatoes and corn muffins and cut up some vegi s . I love to cook for the family but it is hard to fix what they love and not be able to have any. I did manage to stay on program and I feel better having done so. :smile2: I even managed to stay away from the banana pudding and cup cakes.I am having to learn how to reward my self for doing good. The old way would have been food . Now I dont quite no what to do.
rhonda2010

rhonda2010

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Blog 83635
 

4 weeks post op - feeling great, but hungry!! Band? What band?!

I go in for my next appt June 15, and I'll get a fill then if I need it. I'm pretty sure I do - I feel like I can eat anything, and I'm quite hungry. I've been really trying to make good food choices - but old habits die a VERY slow death. I'm reading a great book on overeating, and I'm hoping that some self-discovery and motivation will help me. I worry about stretching my pouch, too. I can basically eat normal meals. The only meal that takes a while - have to go slow and chew well - is breakfast. After that - everything basically feels like it did before surgery. I guess the upside of that is that I have no yucky side effects? IDK. I'm not sore any more - at 4 weeks post op - and back to my normal exercise. My son is a competitive swimmer, so I am up at 4:15am taking him to the pool. I used to sit in the car and sleep, but now I get out and walk loops around the parking lot. Many, many loops. :smile2: It's boring, but it's 45 minutes at a good paced walk. I dream of one day being able to add running to it. Right now - I lost 12 lbs, and have gained back 3 in the last week and a half, despite upping my exercise. Or maybe because of it - adding muscle? IDK. I'm just trying to keep my chin up and try to maintain a healthy attitude. My focus right now is if sugar is in the first 4 ingredients - I'm not to eat it. Also - tons of veggies, and protein from beans and legumes, fish, eggs, and bit of lean meat occasionally. Lots of fruit. I find that if I have some juicy berries with my meal, it has quenched my thirst, b/c I've found it very hard not to eat with meals. A couple juicy strawberries or blueberries instead of drinking has been my saving grace for my dry mouth.
ausamerican33

ausamerican33

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Blog 52306
 

Oh I sooooo wish it was Friday. Being banded 2morro EEEEEEEK

:ohmy:Oh I am getting a bit nervous, thought I wouldnt but my insides have gone all higgelty piggelty. I was fine until the hospital called me yesterday to confirm my pick up time.Leaving at 5am and hoping my surgery is going to be performed mid morning. I don't want to be sitting around all day in turmoil. Got a three hour journey to the hospital traffic permitting. Taking a camera with me, I bought a size 14 bikini yesterday which I am going to try and sqeeze my size 20 butt into, should make for a good before and after photo when fingers crossed it actually fits! Its a fantastic feeling knowing this time I actually will loose all of my weight and keep it off:lol: Oh how I wish it was Friday!
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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Blog 70106
 

2 years in 92 pounds lost...now problems???

Hi, I am 50 year old gal, who started this journey at 265 pounds at 5ft7in. I am now at 172 pounds and look much better/thinner. In a size 10-12 now.. very happy with the loss. Took my time, went slow and feel alot better in most ways.. No more sleep apnea, high blood pressure, borderline diabetic..all gone. Was doing pretty good, but over course of last few months, I found myself eliminating foods that I could tolerate. First, it was like... Oh I cant have red sauces anymore, its giving me the acid reflux, then it was some of the fresh fruits.. acid reflux... then it was almost any kind of spice.. now I have boxed myself in to having pain every time I eat. the reflux was treated with carafate, a liquid like pink chalk that tastes like yucky puke to me! Trying prilosec, but not working so far. My Doc thinks I may be obstructed?? I have to go in to see him. I am hoping my band has not slipped. I have read alot of info, some say that if its slipped it can repair itself in a matter of months by deflating the band all together and letting your stomach rest... IDK... I hope its that simple. I do not wish to have another surgery! Hope that is not the case. No matter what, I would not change it, I really feel so much better about myself. My confidence is much higher, and self esteem. If anyone has that terrible pain when they eat, and to me it feels like chest pain/ yeah just like a heart attack (I imagine) only it only happens when I eat food. Now its so bad I can barely tolerate smoothies and liquids.. I hope the help I need comes very soon. I know all will turn out well, my positive outlook on life wont allow any other thoughts. So, just sharing so if anyone out there has similar problems they know they are not alone. Just sayin.... Work with your band peoples... It works miracles for you! :smile2:
pd911cath

pd911cath

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Blog 86212
 

Post-op Day 11 (6/1)

I failed....o.k., not really 'failed'. Let's just say I didn't reach my goal of two protein shakes today! I only drank one. But, tomorrow is another day and I will try again!!   Starting today, I will keep a food journal and write down everything that goes into my mouth.   I'm still wondering when I will be able to sleep on my tummy....gosh how I miss that.   I've also endured my first R E A L stress since surgery....our cat was hit by a car. He was really a great cat....I already miss him...my heart is broken, and this time I can't mend it with food. I'm just going to have to 'feel' these feeling for a while. RIP Beckham...I love you!
sophieownsme

sophieownsme

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Blog 89757
 

First Blog

I have never done a blog before so this is more of an experiment in...can I figure this out? I was banded on May 5, 2010 by Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum in Aurora, Colorado. Before the pre-diet I weighed in at 212 pounds. At my pre-op appointment May 1, 2010 I was 196. May 16th, I weighed in at 186. Today June 1st I weighed in at 181, but that is what I have weighed for the last several days now. I guess I have hit my first plateau??! Uggggghhh! Hate those! So, I am super excited to have my first fill on June 4th. I am feeling the desire to eat these last few days...not sure I can really call it hunger, but I am wanting to eat. That feeling scares me and I just want it to go away!..FOREVER!! In fact I think I am hungry now, but i also think I have eaten plenty today so I am trying my best to ignore the feeling. I am looking for others who are going through this journey as well so that we can use each other as a support system. I know this is going to be more difficult than I had invisioned...I just have to keep motivated. I am a self pay patient. I paid $9,875 all on my credit card...so with the monthly bill coming in, guess that should be motivation enough huh??? LOL I know in the end it will all be well worth it. With no restriction though...these next 2 weeks are gonna be rough. OK, enought for now...tell me about you. :smile2:
shrinkAdink_05/10

shrinkAdink_05/10

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Blog 89674
 

Seroma Blues

http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wRVpl6H/"> > It's day 10 post op. I have developed a seroma. Very painfull. I am frustrated, but trying to stay positive.
AndreaKoontz

AndreaKoontz

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Blog 93683
 

Hello :)

This summer will be the 5th anniversary of my banding. I am happy with my loss, but have fallen off the track! I ams stuck, and have even gained 10 pounds back. I find myself sneaking around the rules, and tricking my band. All the sweets in the world go right through my band, and anything healthy gets "stuck" I really want to get back on track, and continue to lose. I am only down 62 pounds, and have another 40 to go until my ultimate goal. If anybody has any encouraging words, or tips on getting back on track, please help me! Thanks. :frown:
Angeleyes1379

Angeleyes1379

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Blog 1952
 

First Setback - Hopefully Nothing

OK. I've been jumping through all the hoops. Did the psych eval, went for the sleep study, got the CPAP machine. Did the pulminology tests and blood tests, had my an ultra sound of my heart and EKG. Everything checked out fine up to that point.   THEN today I had a stress test and I was told that my heart was skipping a beat occasionally even at rest before the test. :scared0: They sent me home with a heart monitor for 24 hours. Besides the fact this it's itchy, and I'm ready to rip the connectors off my skin, I'm paranoid that they may find something to deny my sleeve surgery. :thumbup1:   Please keep your fingers crossed and say some prayers that there is nothing seriously wrong and that I get the clearance I need from the cardiologist!!
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

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Blog 93435
 

Confused

So - yes I am still in pain. I am trying to get an appointment together as a "transfering patient." I have to fill out a whole bunch of paper work - basically sign my life over in case I die no one can sue them. Anywho.   I do not want to loose the band. But I think that will be my only option. I am going to call them again first thing in the morning to see what other info they need.   Even though having surgery is A LOT cheaper in Mexico. It's a pain. Pay the extra bucks and have it done in the US where someone will always be there to take care of you. This is CRAZY!
ANicoleLL

ANicoleLL

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Blog 295
 

I HAVE worked this tool!

Since I've been one who has told most everyone about my surgery, I usually respond to compliments with something like, "I was so fortunate to have this procedure." Well, today as I was walking down the hall, a colleague passed me and said again how amazed she was with my transformation. She asked me how I was continuing to do it and of course I mentioned the surgery. She replied with the fact she knows about the surgery, but many people have surgery and do not succeed. It made me stop and realize that I have worked this tool and I'm proud of that.   While I am definitely not perfect, I make decisions daily about food and exercise to make this a lifestyle and not just a temporary thing. Now I still feel that the sleeve is mostly responsible for my success, but am starting to feel that I played a big role and can be proud too.
deedee

deedee

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Blog 71092
 

Doctors said that I didn't weigh enough today :(

I am so pissed! I finally went in today for my initial visit and the doctors told me that I don't weigh enough! I am so sick of this! I really need to have my surgery before July so that I won't have to pay a deductible of $600! I know this sounds stupid, but is it possible to gain 30lbs in about a week or two weeks at the most? The doctors kept saying that they weren't telling me to go out and gain weight and that if I still wanted to have the surgery in the future to come back if my weight changes. He also said that if my weight was where it needed to be today that they could have had me schedule for surgery in the next couple of weeks! I just wonder, just how much weight can I gain in one week. My BMI is at 35, he said that it needed to be at 40. I don't really understand how they calculate BMI, but this is so depressing! What can I do guys to gain about 30lbs in the next week or so? Or should I just give up on trying to have this surgery submitted to my insurance company by July?
mandie175lbs

mandie175lbs

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Blog 90201
 

Doctors appoinments

I had my surgery at Kaiser South San Francisco over 6 months ago. I was just wondering do you ever have an appointment with you surgeon again or do you only see the physicians assistant from here on out. My surgeon did the first 2 fills and now his PA does them? Just wondering. If anyone can give me an answer I would really appreciate it.:frown:
debbido

debbido

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