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Blog 90465
 

The journey

I had my surgery on March 10, 2010 and it has been quite the experience. I have had ups and downs and learning things as I go.   I had my second fill last Friday and I feel like I am doing better with this one. I feel full and not hungry between meal. I am learning to seperate emotional hunger from real physical hunger. This has been a life long battle for me and it won't be overcome quickly.
ICUnurserachel

ICUnurserachel

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Blog 93630
 

2 1/2 weeks away!

Well, I have my pre-op visit next Wednesday and my surgery date of 6/18. I am so excited but nervous. I am from a big family and have decided to only tell my husband. I have 4 kids ranging in ages of 17 to 1 year. Not telling anyone makes me a little nervous so I am hoping for some support on here :frown: It's very inspiring to read the stories. I've dealt with my weight my entire life and it's a lonely hell to deal with. I am looking forward to a new beginning. T
tesa

tesa

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Blog 78583
 

Easy way out???

Am i taking the easy way out by getting this done? i know that people that are not banded will say that i can do it on my own but are they right??? i dont think i can do this on my own but when i see others loosing it without the band it makes me think is this the right choice?
MellBell

MellBell

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Blog 90798
 

June 1, three days to go.........

Day 5 of pre-op diet, and I went coo coo over lettuce my girls ate up and didn't leave me any! I even cried over LETTUCE!! But, I appologized and found something else green to eat. I am just glad its summer and they can go outside and get away from me when those meltdowns happen!   I weighed myself last night and was pleasently surprised that I was 11 pounds down already. That is such a nice sign of times to come. (I know I know it will be much slower and that is OK)   I am telling everyone that cares anything about me about this move. Not to brag, but to make myself accountable to them (but they don't know that!) Being single for so long, have someone to be accountable to is crucial--I can cheat on myself and no one has to know, but if others know what I am striving for, I have to prove it them, but mostly to myself.   Friday won't come soon enough, I am ready for this new life!   In Gods Love and Mine ssmom
ssmom

ssmom

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Blog 74159
 

Yuks !

I am at home sick today caught my husbands stomach virus. I ve been vomiting and etc for two days. I ve kinda forgotten how to take care of myself when a virus hits. Sip sip sip sleep sleep sleep thats the ticket.:frown:
LarraineM

LarraineM

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Blog 93616
 

Hi just want lots of info about what happens after referral??????

I had a later saying my band will be funded last week and my doctor said i will here from Birmingham within 4weeks if not before, I just have so many questions goin round in my head and want some answer of you guys that know and have been here:rolleyes2:. 1. What is all the pre op preparation?(what happens 1st appointment?) 2. what is the pre op diet? 3. Do you have to prove you can loose weight before the op is agreed? 4. when does the liquid diet start? Any info is much appreciated thanks guys:thumbup:
mysteriousrachel

mysteriousrachel

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Blog 80247
 

My Ordeal with Appendicitis

Who would have thought that only after 4 months, I will be be under the knife again - but this time for an appendectomy.   Monday - I started having this uncomfortable tummy ache, more of like an extreme gassy bloated feeling, that you know you can expel later on. This lasted for 3 days, and I tried all types of remedies -- antacids, tums, peptobismol, etc.   Thursday - the pain started to feel like muscle pain - the same feeling you have post-workout after not going to the gym for a long time. This alarmed me, and the first thing that came into my mind was SLIPPAGE! I thought these were symptoms that my Lapband slipped!   I immediately scheduled a meeting with my Lapband doctor, and he checked the position of my Lapband via Fluoroscope. He said everything is ok, and the band is in place. So he said this might be just minor muscle pain, and he gave me some paracetamol which I can take when needed.   Saturday morning - The pain got worse, and now I feel the pain is more concentrated at the central and lower-right part of my abdomen. I also started to have low-grade fever, and i became really nauseated.   My family brought me immediately to the ER. After some physical tests and a CT SCAN, they found out I have appendicitis. I was operated on Monday morning, and they did a laparoscopic appendectomy, which added 3 more holes on my abdomen.   Recovery was longer than my lap-band operation, and I stayed at the hospital for 5 days.   One thing to note was this appendectomy was done by another doctor, and in another hospital. But my lap-band doctor was very supportive all throughout, and he even offered to talk to my current doctor so they can properly plan the whole operation - without doing anything bad to the lapband. My current doctor was very careful not to hit the lapband, especially the port and the tube.   I am slowly going back to normal day-to-day life, and this whole ordeal even fast-tracked my weight loss! I am now 2 lbs shy from my 1st BIG GOAL - 100 LB Weight Loss!!    
KIKOman

KIKOman

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Blog 86212
 

Post-op Day 10 (5/31)

What a weekend! Disneyland was a blast! I really think going to Disneyland 8 days post-op was a good idea. I really felt like I was 'living' again!   Well, I'm disappointed to say I didn't even drink a drop of my protein shake today. :frown: But, now that we are back home, and things will settle down a little.....I've made it my goal this week to drink two protein shakes each and every day! I know I will do it.....I will do it!
sophieownsme

sophieownsme

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Blog 93505
 

Confused, need help!!!!!

Hi everyone!! Super new to this site! The reason I joined is because I am all set to have the band placed in august of this year 2010. I dont have an actual date set yet because I just have to go to one more appt. before I'm cleared and ready to go! So, anyways, I was reading everyone's journies and experiences etc... The reason I am having second thoughts and not hurrying along with the banding process, isnt because i'm afraid of the band, its because im afraid that maybe the band isnt the right choice for me?! It sounded great and does still sound great, but im thinking I may be too big and would benefit better from gastric bypass? Does anyone have any thoughts on this, and have you researched this (im sure many of you have, if not all!). I am getting married Sept 17 2011 and would love to be the beautiful bride I know I can be, and have been in the past (meaning I have been up and down more then ONCE! weight wise). I just am having second thoughts about the band and if I will lose the amount of weight I need to feel good about myself for my special day and for the rest of my life!   My stats are 5'0 and 350 pounds :sad:     PLEASE ANY AND ALL ADVICE WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!! I would love to hear other people's opinions so I can decide once and for all if the band can do what I need it to I love to eat and I need restriction!!!!   Thanks all!! You all look wonderful     Kelly :frown:
kmshea81

kmshea81

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Blog 93465
 

9 Days til surgery....

Tody I went to my dietician's appointment (an hour to early) but I have lost 6.1 kg since I started the pre-op diet!!! I can also see on my clothes that I lost some cm as well, so I'm all good.:frown:
Hilda2bthin

Hilda2bthin

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Blog 2642
 

I am gonna do this!!

I am going to have surgery on June 19th (omg that is coming up way to fast) kinda scared and i know people will give me the whole "you just need to eat better and go for walks ......." . So i am not really telling too many people. I am going with my Mom and we are getting the surgery on the same day. I am glad i have someone who is doing the same thing at the same time it will help alot!! right now i am 310lb 34 years-old and i am 5'7" I would love to be able to shop in a store that is not just for "plus size". i have been overweight as long as i can remember. I am not doing this to be "skinny" i dont see me ever being "skinny"lol. I am doing this for my health high BP , heart issues and diabetes are very heavy in my family and so far i dont have any of those problems and i dont want them... I have never posted anything before so I dont really know what I an doing:confused1:
TDL

TDL

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Blog 75574
 

Food and Memorial Day Blahs?

:frown:Just thinking I wish I could eat a Hot Dog! Blah, Blah is my body adjusting faster than My Brain? I use to think that my brain moved faster than I could talk, and that I could think of things and ways to amuse my mind to keep the hands away from food.   Is it Just Memorial Day Blahs? I use to love to fix a big potato salad and ribs and hot dogs and hamburgers, I just kinda feel like I am missing out and just feeling a little low and left out right about now.   Not with the way I look and how I like getting into clothes sizes I could not wear for the past 10 or so years, I just sit around (when I am not working and think too much, it is hard to stop thinking about foods that I want to eat and can't) and want to eat, so I have to modify this behavior I KNOW! Anyway I think it has to do with lots of depressing things going on in my life right now, recent deaths, financial concerns, etc. I will get over it, and I will move on, and life will get better I KNOW: just needed to vent to those of you who KNOW where I am at at this stage, rolling 4 or 5 lbs around is so depressing, up and then down and then back up again, very challenging for the last 20 lbs on any diet program and even with the band too.:sad:
Blog 79626
 

Thinking positively - cant wait to be filled

Thank goodness for this site and all the info I get. I have not lost much weight since being banded about a month ago but I am not discouraged. I followed Doctors orders exactly and have been on about 1000 calories a day. For the last week I have been on Atkins trying to shake things up in my body. I just don't loose weight easily and now that I'm over 50 it's nearly impossible. I have been walking about a mile a day, surely not enough exercise. Next week is my first fill and I am so excited. I know this is what I need to reduce my intake and am very optomistic that I will begin to see progress. I feel completely healed and ready for the next step.
luckyinlove

luckyinlove

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Blog 93499
 

the day before

Well liquid diet has started today before my surgery . I am nevous,been sucking down broth and water like crazy savoring my green jello for dinner :frown: I did not have to go liquid diet before my surgery is that normal? or is it because the i lost the required weight and then some before surgery? Well guess it doesnt matter cause the surgery is tomorrow.Does anyone know how the whey protien drink is>? that is what they recomended but do i mix it with water or the 1 percent milk?
crsti41

crsti41

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Blog 93219
 

Help I'm scared

Hi all-   Surgery for me is on June 3rd and I am getting afraid. I was actually thinking about cancelling it today. Is this a good decision ? In a year from now will I be glad that I made this decision?   Please help anyone out there.   Will I every be able to go in a restaurant and have dinner with my husband again ? Or will I always feel ostracized like I did all day yesterday at the Memorial day cook outs?:frown:
dallen

dallen

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Blog 2471
 

New

Hello, I'm new to this site. ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS.......... I'm glad I found it. There is a wealth of information here. I see my surgeon on June 14 and I didn't have a clue as to what questions to ask him. Now, I know what questions to ask and what answers I am looking for. Everyone keep up the GOOD WORK.:thumbup1: I will pass on this site to anyone who's looking for info on WLS. Thanks.
Dansha

Dansha

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Blog 93567
 

3 Days Post Op

Okay, so it has been three days since my surgery. I find that I am not hungry at all. I force myself to eat sugar free popsicles and broth. I have had a little soreness but I am most concerned about the gas. I did not seem to have problems with gas until yesterday when my shoulder and neck started hurting and have not stopped. I have been up and about so I am not really sure what else I can do. I read that the gas relief stuff does not really help with this type of gas...even my surgeon told me the same thing...so I guess I just have to smile through it for now. I am happy that I had the surgery but worried that I may never want to eat again! So scared of getting sick or hurting that I avoid eating at all costs.:frown:
Melissa A-D

Melissa A-D

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Blog 59228
 

Discouraged at my progress

I haven't even had my first fill (which is tomorrow) and I'm gaining some of the weight I lost. I haven't even cheated on what I'm supposed to eat and I feel like I'm failing. My hubby says I'll lose more when I can be released to work out plus have my adjustment. I sure hope he is right. I don't know what I'll do if I don't start losing faster. Argggg :frown:
Mikissa

Mikissa

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Blog 2608
 

Sunshine....

Talked with hubby about all the feelings I've got rolling around - guilt at being a failure and excitement for a new option and guilt at being excited. Anyway, I'm feeling much better today, and very optimistic. I tried the band, gave it my best shot, lost 90 lbs and now its not agreeing with me.   Its time to cut my losses and move on - hoping my surgeon can get me approved for a revision - if so I'll be looking to have surgery in September. It would be kinda funny if I ended up with 9/12 as that is also the day I was banded.   Later....
Lynn B

Lynn B

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Blog 53590
 

Bbq plans

So on this journey, many hurdles present themselves. Memorial Day bbq's are like the Devil to banded people. All those 'good' foods staring you down, calling your name. So here's my plan for today. 1) eat a healthy Breakfast(Hard boiled egg) 2) Great Lunch( 1 Cup salad and chicken strips) 3) Water, Water, Water, Water 4)turkey burger, no buns of course Volleyball @ 45mins   Bottom Line: My goals are bigger to me than any potato salad.   Have a plan and stick to it, you will feel great for it.   What's your plan??
JerseyLady

JerseyLady

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Blog 86212
 

Post-op Day 9 (5/30)

oh what a difference a day makes! After all the walking I did yesterday....I woke up this morning so sore! Maybe I over did it...just a little!   Because I was so sore we decided not to head to Disneyland and instead, relax and take it easy in the hotel room. In the afternoon, we decided to do a bit of shopping at South Coast Plaza in New Port Beach. I had my very first PinkBerry frozen yogurt! Yum!! What a great treat!
sophieownsme

sophieownsme

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