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Misadventures of a Bona Fide Diva! ME...
 

Before I Move On

I did not want to post. I lost about 3 lbs total in the last two weeks. The scale was playing with my emotions...DEARLY. I know stalls happen. I was prepared for it. More at the 3-week mark, but from week 6 to 7 and A HALF. Come on! My TOM came and I realized I was also retaining water. It ended today and the scale went down. I still feel like those old habits creep up when PMS sets in. I wanted everything I hadn't thought about in weeks. I gave in a few times too.   Aside from that...I need to learn to pack my meals daily and not allow myself to just "grab something" . The days of doing that are long gone. Although I can still do it, I don't think everything I chose will or is in my best interest. I'm still learning.:cursing:
Bona Fide Diva

Bona Fide Diva

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Blog 75574
 

Sweet Spot is here today~so good for me no fill today!!!

:smile:Well, it is finally here, no need for a fill. I am eating correctly, (according to my Dr.) Not eating things that would streach my band out, losing about 5 lbs a month now (after the 6th month, I have slowed down, was losing 10 or more lbs per month) I did not feel that I should have a fill due to the amount of restriction I have with the band right now. I did get measured and have lost another inch and a half in my waist which is wonderful for me! Now that I know that is still a problem area for me, cause I can fit into pants that are smaller sizes if I can zip them up! My stomach was big at least 4 times in my life due to the children I carried there! Not complaining! Glad to be a MOM! And now a Grandmother too. Just would like to get into a good size 12 and not have a problem zipping them up.:cursing: Happy Mothers Day to ALL!
How I lost 100lbs
 

Well hello sweet spot!

I do believe this is it! I've lost count of fills but I have restriction, I'm not hungry and when I eat I'm literally eating bites of food and I'm satisfied.   I feel great, minus the sweet cravings, food is NEVER on my mind....I LOVE IT. No longer am I a slave to food, the drive thru or anything having to do with food. It feels great to eat an orange or apple and be full. To eat half of a sandwich and be done. To be full off of a protein bar or yogurt. Just great great stuff!   In other news my craving for sweets got the best of me last night so I decided to go to my old standby Peanut Butter and Jelly.... BIG mistake. BIG BIG BIG mistake.. I now know what you all mean by "STUCK", "SLIME" and "PB'ing" - Ok I'd been stuck one before the first week after surgery but it hadn't happened since..   I got about 3 bites into the sandwich and OMGosh the PAIN.. the PAIN.. The nausea the slime the please just go down.. please just go down, or come up.. oh wait it's peanut butter it's not going any where..   Thankfully the whole episode only lasted about 5 mins but it was the LONGEST 5 minutes of my life... so note to self.. Peanut butter is NOT your friend...
Yvette1026

Yvette1026

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Blog 90232
 

Banded on 05-04-10 Healing

Well I was banded 05-04-10 the procedure took about 45 minutes then I was another hour and half in recovery. I have not had to have any pain medicine since recovery. Dealing with a little gas well alot of gas. GasX strips are the bomb by the way. I had lost a total of 13 lbs on the 10 day liquid diet and another three so far since surgery. 16lbs down and I can't wait to see where I will be in a few months. My husband was great, during the surgery process and I will say it is nice to have someone support your decision. I decided not to tell to many people. My work family knows because another friend from work will be banded in the next week or two but other family and friends do not know. Looking forward to see more positive results.
s.smith

s.smith

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Blog 1536
 

Ad'Mission Complete

Hey everyone!!   Just a quick update - I was admitted to the hopsital today (on paper). I say on paper because I got a pass home til Sunday around 5pm. When I get to the hospital Sunday they will put me on an IV for insulin and fluids, set up lines in my arms and give me a shot in my tummy with blood thinners. They said I can eat normal up til midnight LOL, like I will even have an appetite. They told me my surgery will be EARLY Monday morning - like 7am. This is a GOOD thing. I will probably barely be waking up and they will give me my "happy juice" and get my SLEEVE! Going to have Enchaladas for my final normal sized meal on Saturday. I have lost 25lbs since January and feel good about it. Well, I will probably post one more time before surgery and then I will not have my PC til Tuesday, but I will post then. Peace and love! Rob
PhatmanWalkin

PhatmanWalkin

5
Blog 52306
 

I've finally done it!

I'd forgotten about this site; When I eventually stumbled across it again I was amazed to see that I originally registered way back in Nov 2008. 17 months ago to be precise;17 months of wasted time;17 months trying to convince my self that this time when I loose weight I'm gonna keep it off; 17 months of pill popping, 17months of powder slugging; 17 months of failure. I reached the grand old age of 49 in Feb and promised myself that I would not be fat and 50! In March I gained another 8lbs, despite my promise to myself I gained 8lbs! Can you believe that? I get on my scales every morning and every morning I get off my scales I start my diet. I talk to myself-OK today is gonna be the start, no messing around, its easy you know how to do it, its easy. Well you know what its not easy. Ive finally admitted it, ITS NOT EASY AT ALL! I can kind of understand now how and alcoholic must feel when they first attend AA. Admission is the first step and I really feel quite liberated. The only differrence between me an an alcoholic is that my addiction comes in the form of food. I actaully now realise I can't do it on my own. You see Ive never had a problem loosing weight my problem is keeping it off. So 2 weeks ago I decided I was going to have a band fitted. I spent the next three days researching as much as I could about gastric banding. I watched almost every video on You Tube relating to Banding. I read loads of testimonials. Looked at the most amazing before and after photographs. Cried for people where it had goine wrong. Frowned at people who openly admited to cheating their band. It was time, I was ready. I sent off my initial enqiry and within 24 hours received a response. My consultation appointment was set up and I began counting down to a new me! At my consultation I was shown a model of a stomache, I was shown a band. How could something so small be so effective and life changing. I wanted to pick the band up off the docs desk and kiss it! They told me I was a perfect candidate for banding. My BMI was below 50 I was under 50 years of age (just) ! Non smoker low cholesterol normal blood pressure. Its the first time I can remember a Doc actually telling me I was perfect! :thumbup:My band is going to be fitted on the 3rd June . I cant begin to tell you how excited I am. I will be slim for Christmas, no if or buts I WILL BE SLIM FOR CHRISTMAS. I'm trying to learn as much as I can from this site to make sure my recovery is speedy and trouble free. I know there can be complications however I'm not thinking about that, I'm being positive! 27 days to go :smile:
dsinhouse

dsinhouse

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Blog 78717
 

My road to discovery.....

It took me a very very long time to even consider having weight loss surgery. I was so against it for so long. I felt like it was failure to not lose weight on my own. But obviously at 37... I had failed enough!!! I had to face the reality that if I hadn't lost the weight by now...I probably never would if I didn't get help!!! At the time of my consulation, my mom had been battling cancer for about 4 months. It was an up and down rollercoaster that I chose to ride ... and I rode in the FOOD CAR!! I gave myself free reign to eat whatever I wanted because I was upset!! But as times got harder...I felt worse and worse. I didn't know how long she would be sick. It could have gone on for 2 years!!! And at the rate I was gaining weight...she would have outlived me!!! I felt like I needed to do something quickly to make a turnaround so I could be the best I could be for her sake. I work for an insurance company and came across this doctor...so I researched and saw some things I liked about him. He was soo nice!! Everyone in that office is sooo nice!! He told me weight loss surgery is NOT failure. Some people are predisposed to be overweight. I never thought of it like that. So while I was still deciding on whether or not to have surgery...I went ahead with my other appointments. I just kept moving forward. Unfortunately my mom passed away 2 weeks after my consulation with my surgeon. That was the worst thing that could have possibly happened to me!! But I made the decision to move forward. For the first time in my life...I didn't allow my situation or circumstances to affect what I needed to do. No more excuses! My whole life had been once excuse after another. But with the Lap Band, I have the "TOOL" I needed to be successful. Do I still get upset...YES. Do I still want to eat when I get upset...YES. Can I eat anything and everything to supress the pain....NOPE!!! That's the key!!! I can no longer physically eat that much!! And it's not like...oh my god I want more and I can't have it and this sucks!!! It's like...Ok...I'm full... I'm going to stop eating now. But I am still living my life and I enjoy food!!! I have always been a "foodie"... I enjoy fresh ingredients and whole foods. And Yes I still eat dessert...but it has to be something FABULOUS!! All in all...I'm so glad I made the decision to have the surgery and I would highly recommend it to anyone!!! Take the first step and have a consultation with a surgeon!!! It just might change your life!! :smile:
LEXUS86985

LEXUS86985

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Blog 78717
 

Pants on the ground...

I walked out of the house this morning in a pair of light weight khaki pants... of course I was late... so I could do NOTHING about the fact that my pants were halfway down my butt as I walked to my car!! :smile: It's a good feeling to know that my clothes don't fit because they are TOO BIG!!! Fortunately I do have some really nice stuff in smaller sizes. I've been so afraid to get rid of anything for the fear of gaining weight again. But Just when I think that will happen...I lose more weight. I'm looking forward to the summer for the first time in a very very long time!!! It's also mother's day this Sunday...and it will be the first since my mom passed away in July. This surgery has been the best thing I could have done for myself. Even though I have bad days, I can no longer use food to avoid feeling my emotions!! That was what I was hoping would happen for me. So I have to deal with what I am feeling. I miss her so much...and sometimes I feel bad that I don't miss her enough!! I wish she could be here to see me now because she was always my biggest supporter!!! But I think if I can be proud of myself...she would be even more proud of me!! :cursing: Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms!!
LEXUS86985

LEXUS86985

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Blog 79626
 

5/7 11 days since banding

I'm really starting to feel like myself now, with the exception of the pain I have on my left side after I "eat" something that goes right up my side into my neck. I haven't been having the 6 full liquid meals that I am supposed to be having instead I am having more like 3. Today I am going to try to get all 6 in. So far I have had a greek yogurt and instant breakfast light. For some reason I thought the weight would be falling off, but it isn't. I have lost about 6 lbs since my surgery and I think in part it is due to the fact that I haven't been getting all my protein in. I have gone to the boardwalk to walk only 2 times this week. I am going to see if DH wants to go after he gets home from work. I miss having him home all day with me. I'll be heading back to work next Monday after my Dr appointment and clearance to return to work. Monday also brings my to my mushy stage. I am a little apprehensive about that because I will start to eat real food and am afraid that I will again make poor choices. I am going to try to commit to logging all my food, hopefully here. One of the reasons for this is not only to make myself accountable for my actions, but to help others on their journeys. Have a nice day to all.
luckyinlove

luckyinlove

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Blog 61819
 

first fill

Yesterday i had my first fill. It was a lot easier that i thought it would be. The Doctor told me not to worry about the numbers that was his job, so i have no idea how much fluid i have in my band. It looked like i had 2cc from surgery and he put in 3cc. I am not sure it just looked like it 5cc when he pulled all the fluid out then pushed it back in. I am kind nervous about my fill. I was doing so good before. I could everything, pizza, rice, bread, just smaller amounts. My goal for this was to able to live a "normal" life and be able to lose a health amount of weight. Then maintain it! I know if i have to much fluid i can always have an un-fill. We shell see! Mothers day is sunday and i will still be on soft foods:bored:. I am down to 219. I have going to the gym and working my butt off! I want to be down to 200 by summer! Its gonna take lots of work!
princesslaurie1

princesslaurie1

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Blog 1952
 

Tiggers don't like CPAP machines

What an awful night. Spent from 10PM to midnight feeling like I couldn't breath on the CPAP machine. After tears of frustration, I ripped the mask off and decided that I couldn't have sleep apnea if I just didn't go to sleep. At about 3 AM I woke up still in a half sitting position with the mask in my hand. I must have been 1/2 asleep and relaxed enough, because I put it on and did fine until the alarm went of at 6:15AM.   Tiggers and I hate CPAP machines !!!:cursing:
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

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Blog 89384
 

Getting ready

May 7th, 2010: 11 days until I meet with Carol to get my paperwork completed and start the approval process. Scared and excited. Scared that I'll fail. Scared that I'll not be able to eat. Scared that I will. :cursing: Excited that perhaps this will help me pay attention and be mindful of what I'm eating. Excited that I'll be able to feel better about how I look. Excited that I'll be able to buy pretty clothes.:smile:
GreenBean2012

GreenBean2012

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LuuLuu's Random Thoughts
 

Sick

Are you freaking kidding me? I haven't eaten a thing (okay - I did suck one potato chip until it disintegrated) for 9 days and now I am sick.   Horrible sore throat. Am I going to have to postpone my surgery that is scheduled for Wednesday?? I am fixin to snap a hard trip.   :smile::sneaky::sad::cursing::sneaky::sad:
LuuLuu

LuuLuu

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Blog 88371
 

My first fill...

Well, today was my first fill. I was nervous about not knowing what to expect and being forced to drink til i choke...LOL. I couldn't believe how easy it was to get through. I took photos... well, my Mom did. It wasn't painful or a struggle of any kind. I still feel great but will be on clear liquids again for the next 2 days. I got 4cc put in my band today. I look forward to seeing how much restriction that gives me. I am glad to be on the next part of my journey.... And I lost a little over 10 more pounds which makes 44 pounds lost so far all together. Yippee! :smile:
diznediva

diznediva

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Angela's Blog
 

Struggling with pre-op diet

I am really struggling with the all liquid diet. I only have to be on it a week but I am sooo hungry. I have had to eat something. It's smalll but it helps. I am having really bad headaches where everything is blurry so I ate a small sandwich. Being diabetic I think has something to do with it. I may just have to eat a little something every day. After I ate my headache went away. I don't know what to do. I guess I need to call the dr office tomorrow and see if it would be okay.
anglov

anglov

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Blog 59228
 

Day 9 Pre Op

May 11th is my surgery date. It's coming upon us quickly. I've struggled with this and have given it over to GOD to give the final answer as to if (and yes it is a yes) I'm going to have the surgery. It's been 9 days of frustration and self struggle as to if this diet is for me. The diet, itself doesn't bother me. It's the idea of the surgery being a lifetime decision. I barely know how I feel from year to year on issues. How can I make a lifetime decision and really know it's gonna be the right one for me. Let me hear from my brothers and sisters out there as to if you have struggled in this specific area as I have. Let's pray it's the right decision. Best of luck to all out there.:smile:
Mikissa

Mikissa

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Blog 91205
 

getting very frustrated!

Hello, Im hoping for some advice and/or similar circumstances. I woke up this morning and could pretty much eat anything I wanted. I usually have a very hard time eating anything in the morning but the restriction just wasnt there today. This went on throughout the whole day..little to no restriction. Then I sat down to have dinner and I feel like everything is normal again. Its just frustrating because i get nervous wondering if something went wrong with the band..I know I dont need a fill just one a few weeks ago. Then tried to get ahole of drs for appt, or to see what they thought and ohhh lovely the power was out at there facility today! So now im wondering if i should just wait it out until tomorrow or maybe I should try for an appt anyways, I am sooo afraid of slippage. Please anyone have similar stories to share I am very interested! Thank you all so much for listening even if you dont respond! Good luck to everyone! :smile:
nikkilyn

nikkilyn

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Blog 1952
 

Starting on CPAP tonight

Well, today I picked up my CPAP machine and I start using it tonight. I really hope that I get used to soon, because I really don't like it. I kind of makes me feel like I'm giving my lungs a workout all night. Oh well, no CPAP machine, no surgery... so I guess I'll have to comply.:cursing:
BandMomsRock

BandMomsRock

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Blog 83433
 

Help

I had Surgery back on Dec. 22nd 2008 and have lost 73 lbs But i'm at a stand still I can't seem to get below my current weight and have been here for about 4 mo. dose any body have any suggestions. I know I have to exercise But I have fybromyalgia and just don't have the energery to move some days. any support or advice would be great.:smile:
ankqual

ankqual

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Blog 73642
 

6th fill was my sweet spot and in ONEDERLAND!!!!

So last month I had my 6th fill and i've finally hit my sweet spot. I won't be going in this month because i'm steadily losing every week which is awesome. I am finally in onederland!!! I weighed in this morning at 198 yipee!!   This is soooo exciting. I went shopping on the weekend at Pennington's and I am a size 14. I won't be able to shop there anymore because that's the smallest size they have. Can you believe it - I have to shop at regular stores now. AWESOME!!!   I am so looking forward to this summer at the beach. My goal is getting closer and closer. I love love love my band. Thank you slimband.
Bendy H

Bendy H

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Big Blog Girl
 

Almost 6 months out and 70lbs down.

Sunday will be the 6-month (semi) anniversary of my surgery. As of this morning, I am 70 lbs down from my consultation weight. And, amazingly enough, I've even started a Personal Fitness Program and am now looking forward to getting to the YMCA every other day instead of dreading it. I am still dreading the elliptical which has nearly killed me several times!   I got another fill on April 20th and I think that was the one that really did the trick. I'm finally at the sweet spot with 7ccs in my 12cc band. I am not hungry (most of the time), I can eat about 3-4 ounces at the most and if I do have one bite too many, I can feel it immediately. This last fill also gave me limitations I hadn't had previously: Bread, cake, greasy food - nope! And, if I have a soda or chew gum, I get terrible chest gas that requires Gas-X strips immediately. Can't do them anymore without severe discomfort. So, I've learned in the last two weeks what to avoid and how the band actually works.   Yesterday I felt practically slim - I was wearing jeans a size too big, platform sandals and a nicely cut (cleavage revealing) shirt. Two friends said I looked "skinny." I know they meant skinny for me and not actually skinny but boy did I feel good. The only problem -- my underpants kept falling down! Guess it's time for new drawers.   I have a few questions for fellow banders today:   1) How do you feel about your body? After years of being obese and of a certain age, my skin is not retracting at all. I've gotten super jiggly and wiggly and I really don't like how it looks or feels. I know I have a lot farther to go (another 60 lbs) but I'm already appalled by what I see. I suppose I should start saving for cosmetic surgery now.   2) Who do you tell about your band? I have told my very good friends, family and a few work colleagues but there is one guy I can't stand at work who keeps asking me what my secret is. He's not asking because he needs to lose weight, he's just being nosy. This same guy and his partner had a baby last November and the mother has got to be at least 48 years old. Last time he started trying to get info about my weight loss I nearly blurted out, "Hey, I don't ask how you got a baby out of 50-year old woman, do I?"   3) How long do I have to wait to get my neck/chin sucked out and tightened? I didn't have that big of a double chin to start but in the last 15 lbs or so, it's gotten sort of jiggly without the fat to fill it out. I will definitely need a neck lift and was thinking about going for a consultation now to find out what the surgeon thinks. Has anyone else had this surgery before they got to goal weight?   Please open your books and begin your essays now. Put your books face down on the desk when you have completed answering the questions. Thank you and good luck.   Barbara
BarbaraWM

BarbaraWM

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Blog 91733
 

second time around

Has anyone had lap band surgery and had it removed? I have gained my 50 lbs. I lost back. I am home today and have been eating way to much. I have an appt. to see about having lap band put back in. Has anyone out there have gone thru this. My regular dr. is pushing me to do it again. Food is important to me. I love to cook for my family. I hate the weight. I am in a happy marriage (33 trs.) I want to lose the weight but it's such a big decission to do it again or noy?:smile:
chevy1957

chevy1957

5
Blog 1645
 

10 Weeks Out

Wow, I'm officially down 50 pounds as of today! I must admit that I am not eating as much protein as I should, but the shakes are yuck! I am forcing one down as I type this blog entry. I know it's important, and I don't want to be losing muscle vs. loosing fat. My primary doctor ran some routine blood work and it came back that my kidney function was off. I googled my blood work numbers and apparently I am not getting enough protein. So anyway, shakes, here I come, yee haw (as we'd say here in Oklahoma) GO POKES! :cursing: I was going to update my pics after losing 25 pounds, but I just couldn't see the difference yet. I have decided to join a women?s walking/running club called RunnHers and train for a 5K. I am up to walking about two miles and I'm excited to take it up a notch. There is a Route 66 Marathon, half marathon & 5K run this November and I hope to run in it. I'll keep you guys posted. My two older sons, my husband and I logged 25 miles over the last two months and then ran the last 1.2 miles in downtown OKC at the OKC Memorial Marathon. It was a program for the kids and then the adults could log the miles with their kids too, so we thought, why not? IT was so awesome! I will post the pics as soon as I get them developed. Yes, I used one of those old fashioned cameras that actually have film in them. :ohmy: Good luck to everyone out there, I love my surgery and I know all of you will too!! Shell Shell
shellshell

shellshell

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