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Blog 83237
 

one week post-op

I had the surgery on 5/4 with Dr. Kurian at NYU. 5 women and 2 men had it also on that day. We all had a meeting the following morning with a nurse to go over all the rules. Everything went wonderfully. I have been feeling really well. I've never been in pain and at most I've been sore. Can't believe the hunger is gone and I'm eating so little. I also can't believe that my stomach is so big. I tried to put on the skirt I wore to the hospital and it just went over my hips. It's getting better but I still look like I swallowed a watermelon. Going to the Dr. Friday for a follow-up. I'm so happy to be on the other side of the operation.
Boca

Boca

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Blog 2386
 

This time it's for me!

Where to start? My 1st memory regarding my weight was at age 7. I was chubby, not fat. I slimmed down when I was 10 or so but by age 13 plumped up again. That's when my mom put me on my 1st diet. By age 15 I was going to Weight Watchers and I only weighed 135 lbs. At age 16 my bf said I could lose a few so I started starving myself, literally.   Over the next 10-15 years I would yo-yo but never got above 165 lbs. even when pregnant. But, somehow everyone around me always thought I needed to lose more.   Gradually though, I did gain more and more. This time the weight would stay with me for several years.   Two years ago, I started having pain in my lower back. I ignored it as much as I could but became more sedentary and then the weight really piled on. The more I gained, the less I moved, so the more I gained.   It's been almost 2 years since I grocery shopped, went to the mall, or did anything besides go to the dr. I don't even have a valid driver's liscence anymore. If I didn't have the internet, I would lose my mind.   About 6 months ago I found out that I have 4 bulging discs in my lower back. Now, I can only stand for 1-2 minutes without being in SEVERE pain.   My husband (God love him) does everything, shopping, cooking, you name it.   I did months of physical therapy for my back but no luck. It seems that for me to get to the next level of therapy, I have to get the weight off first. So here I am.   I used to play outside with my grandchildren and I miss that so much.   I spent my whole life feeling like I had to look a certain way to fit in or even be loved. But, now I have a wonderful husband who is so supportive and would do anything for me and loves me no matter what.   I'm scheduled to get sleeved on 6/4/2010. It's not for anyone's approval, or acceptance. It's for my health, my life, my future.
Maddie

Maddie

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Blog 65467
 

Friday the 14th

is my pre-sx appt. with Dr. Price. Mondayis my surgery. I'm excited and nervous. I thought I would surely be eating everything I love....I must be nervous or anxious would be more like it since if I am anxious about something I don't eat. I will post my pre-sx wt. I am 5'7. on Friday. (I'm sure they will weight me again, I was 272 one month ago) :scared2:just a little bit.
Havens

Havens

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Blog 91651
 

Health Net

I have just started my process and as far as I can tell, my insurance (health net) covers the lap band. I was just wondering if anyone else has health net and if you would be willing to share your process with me...:smile:
minnie318

minnie318

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Blog 74459
 

Might be too tight

It has been a week since my second fill giving me 7.5 cc. I have had close calls every day with getting stuck or very nearly stuck even while being extremely careful and chewing to liquid. I have also lost about 10 pounds in the last week as well. It takes me about 45 minutes to eat even the smallest portion. It does seem that the restriction opens a bit after I have eaten a couple of bites. I feel that I am getting better at pacing and being careful and did not get stuck at all today whereas I have had at least a small incident of getting stuck each day since last Monday.:smile:
maddan

maddan

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Blog 91797
 

Getting Started

Getting started. This Friday is going to be my first visit with the weight loss center. I'll be meeting with the surgeon, nutritionist, and the psychologist. It's kind of exciting because my mom and I are going together. I have to admit I'm getting really excited and nervous. I can't wait to hear what they have to say. Wish me luck.:smile:
battibug

battibug

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Blog 85448
 

Survivor to Thriver

My whole GB experience has made me more mindful of the "why" behind my complusive overeating(binging) - my abusive childhood. While I'm still searching for a local therapist to work with one-on-one, I found the Adult Survivors of Child Abuse website and a promising self-help workbook(downloadable for free from their site) titled Survivor to Thriver. I'm facing the fact that regardless of dietary changes, and my new "tool", until I address what's driving my "drive" to eat, my success may be limited.
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

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Blog 91731
 

Did you cheat on your Post diet?

I went on a site when I was doing the post diet and out of 30 people talking about theirs 30 of them cheated. That was very disappointing to me and discouraging. My husband said that he would do the post diet with me. 10 days of liquid!!:smile: Well I DID NOT CHEAT!!! and neither did my husband. I lost a total of 13lbs and he lost 14lbs. Yes it is hard but you know what when you do it and you know you did not cheat that is a great feeling.:wink2: I hope you did not cheat. I know you can do it!
clittle

clittle

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Blog 91731
 

Is it worth it?

Surgery was on April 28th and now it is May 10th and I am still fighting the hunger pains 24/7. People keep asking is it worth it? Was the surgery worth being hungry all the time? I do not have an answer to that question. But if it lets me live longer and do more things with my son and my husband then I will be more than happy to stay hungry all the time. My son is 9 years old and he loves baseball. He's pretty good at it too.
clittle

clittle

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Blog 87296
 

Mixed Feelings

Ok so tomorrow is my big day... and after my surgery being postponed once for a bladder infection, my feelings these time are completely different.... I am not as excited, and I am truly afraid. Not afraid of the surgery, but afraid of failure, afraid that after all this, I won't have restriction, or maybe that I won't care that I have restriction and I will still over eat; afraid of not losing weight. Has anyone felt that ? and if so, what was your outcome after the surgery? To top it off, my husband who had jury duty today, and who has not been 100 % of my surgery, now will not be with me during my surgery tomorrow... his jury duty extends through tomorrow... So I'll be alone. :smile: No other family members in the state. My close friend from work said she'd come by and check on me... super sweet of her, don't know what I would do without her... Anyhoo... just scared.... wish me luck tomorrow 5/11/10. Thank you for reading my boring worries :wink2:
venegirl1

venegirl1

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Blog 85448
 

It's Working!

Yes! Between my dietary counsel from my NUT and the band, the scale has finally started moving and even with just 4cc in my 11cc band I can sense when I'm full. Was actually able to enjoy a modest meal of Chinese take-out last night. What's working for me is not neccessarily the standard "3 meals - no snacks" approach. My NUT has me on a meal plan structured for me which includes real foods(inc veggies and salad), carbs(limited - not zero) and an 8oz glass of moo juice(skim) half an hour after each meal. I use it to take my vitamins. My NUT gives me lots of reading material the latest being the Journal of the American Dietetic Association - April 2010 edition (Understanding the Impact of Bariatric Surgery). One over reaching theme of everything I've read is that there is no hard and fast rule on post procedure nutrition/meal planning and the ADA is trying to nail down specific recs to be made. That said - this works for me and it feels like it's a good mesh(for now) of proper nutrition, willpower and the band.
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

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Blog 64737
 

Soooo close but not there yet!

I am 18 days away from my Bandiverssary. I cant believe it has been a year. It has gone so fast. Unbelievably fast.I feel so blessed. I love my band. Dont get me wrong I would be lying if I said that every day has been easy but there is no way I could have been where I am right now with out the band. I had tried every thing every diet you could think of in he world I have done. For a while they worked but only for a while. The band helps me to be the best I can be. It helps me to stop when the food is good and I want more just because it's good. It gives me the ability to say no or even yes to just "a little bit" I am down 85 pounds, 17 to my goal weight. Seriously doubt I will make it before my year but I look and feel better now than I have in years. I just cant complain. 85 pounds is nothing to be ashamed of. I thank God for my new lease on life and thank my wonderful supportive husband and family and even the supportive friends here who have helped me thru. God bless and hope all is well. Come on 17 pounds, get off of me LOL!!!!!!!:smile:
NewMechelle

NewMechelle

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Blog 89474
 

first fill

This past Friday May 7 was my first fill. It was not as bad as I thought it would be. I really was expecting more though. I have been so hungry. My doctor told me to stay on liquids for three days and then soft food for five days. I have been so hungry. I have stuck to the liquids though. I fill like I have to lose good because I have so many people watching me and I dont want to let them or myself down. I hope I get to the sweet spot soon. I have lost 31 pds. But most of the people who know I had the surgery which is family make me feel like I should have lost more. Maybe its just in my head? I was told by my doctor that it would prob. be three or more fills before I get to the sweet spot. Well I can make it and will make it. Happy late mothers day to all.:smile:
rhonda2010

rhonda2010

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Blog 2253
 

Tried something new

This morning I am trying a Cytomax protein water. 20oz, 40g protein 160 cal. even has 25% of your calcium.   Not too bad, but super sweet. I am cutting it with water. My nut said it can count as my water after surgery. I tried the Tropical flavor. Kind of pina-colda tasting. I might try freezing some into icecubes and then running through a slushy machine. Would be kind of like having an icey.   Mother's day was kind of a bummer. Had to get up and make breakfast because my daughter had a friend sleepover and she had to leave early for church. I say "had to", I didn't "have to", but I always feel like Ineed to take care of guests.   Kids gave me cards, then I think hubby was feeling bad, so he was trying to whisper to my son to go up to the store and buy me some flowers. Don't bother. After the fact don't count with me. A little thought before hand would have meant more. Oh well, no time for a pity-party now. I am taking back my life, and the rest of them be damned :cursing:
texaschick

texaschick

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Blog 1952
 

APPROVED today!!!! Woot Woot!!!

I can't believe it. I was settling in for a 30 wait for insurance approval and than, this morning, I got the email from my surgeons office that I've been approved. Woot Woot!!! I was told in the beginning that surgery is usually scheduled 4-6 weeks from date of approval. That means probably June!!! :cursing:
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

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Blog 91855
 

10 Days Banded & Getting my Appetite Back - yikes!!

Hi Everyone   My traditional Mothers Day brunch took a back seat to soup at a nice restaurant today. I felt like I lost a good friend. I know this will take time because food has been my friend for so long but honestly...it was really hard today. I have lost 10 lbs but am terrified that the scale will stay that way for the rest of the month! Wicked sweet cravings and am starving every 1.5-2 hrs so eat a little something (usually homemade soup or yogurt) when that happens. Is this normal and will I learn to feel differently about food once I get fills and reach the sweet spot? Sooooo nervous!:smile:
Blog 59228
 

Day 13 of Pre Op Diet

Hi all, Tomorrow is my last Pre Op day and then I have my surgery Yay. I just want to get it over with and move on to the next phase. I'm ready to lose some serious weight and this should be the trick. Wish I didn't have to resort to this extreme but I want to be healthy and I know this will be productive for myself and my husband who is doing the Atkins diet along with the diet I will be on. Wish us both luck. I'll see you guys on the flip side of my surgery. :smile:
Mikissa

Mikissa

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Blog 90427
 

Fast & Furious

As my surgery date nears, things are starting to come quickly. I have my dietician appointment set up for this coming Friday AM. Then I have a support group on the Friday PM. I have a class on Monday the 17th and my surgeon will see me on the 25th. I am really getting excited now. I've been going to the gym for 3 weeks now and I am so amazing that I didn't think I could walk or peddle or push or pull, but I am doing it all and I am so proud of myself. For all of us taking this journey I wish us all well. It is not going to be an easy trip, but I want to take the ride. :smile:
Bklynike

Bklynike

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Blog 78778
 

werid pain/ discomfort/ like a runners cramp

Help..... it's not a full feeling or over-eating. I have a strange pain/ discomfort it feels like a runner's cramp... I usally have mild consitpation or I have just eaten or drank something when i feel this. There time that i feel it even when I havent consumed anything. it's on my lower left side about a hands lenght from my belly button But beneth the belly button .. when i place my hand on area or press the area the discomfort disapears I comes and goes but not severe sometimes i feel it always sometimes i don't feel it for days. any one else with this ???
heavenly84

heavenly84

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Blog 75574
 

Restriction is RESTRICTING!

Well, I have certainly gotten to the SWEET SPOT and STAYING THERE! Takes awhile in the mornings to get OPENED up enough to allow the solid food intake!   I did have a peice of Lemon Pie (well 1/2 pc) today for Mothers Day. My family took me out to eat, and I felt like I wasted their money. Could not eat but about two bites of each thing or so! I was full, waited for awhile and was able to eat 1/2 pc of pie. It was all very delicious but I have become a SLOW eater and feel like I am PUSHED to eat when I look around the table and some are already on the third plate, mine is getting cold, and I can NOT swallow until I have chewed really good and I think they are looking at me. Anyone else have this problem? I eat really good at home, get everything written down or know what I can eat and keep only those things so I do better at home.   Hope all Had a Wonderful Mothers Day! God Bless all Mothers!:smile:

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