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Blog 88324
 

consult was a bit disappointing

Found out that because of an insurance issue, I can't get banded until after January 2011. Was really bumming for a few days, but am over it now, knowing that this just gives me 2 more months to learn how to bandster style, and to learn and meet more bandsters who can share their experiences with me!
susi1662

susi1662

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Blog 2147
 

Scared and Excited

Having the sleeve surgery on Friday. I am excited about what it could mean for my life and health. And scared. I honestly do not know if I can take another failed weight loss attempt. On the good days, I tell myself I will NOT fail and this is a great tool. On the not so good days, I tell myself that the best predicter of future behavior is past behavior.   I am hoping to find some positive support for myself on this website because support is going to be key for me.:scared0:
Brooke

Brooke

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Blog 62788
 

4 days post op

Hello everyone looks like i am the newest member. Im hoping to get alot of helpful information and insight. I am 4 days post op things went great, i dont follow up with my doc until the 21st. Im kinda clueless and not sure how to describe how i feel.. wierd i guess it feels like when i drink its at my diaphram and then it kinda wiggles its way down. I did lose 8 pounds since 4-8-2010 im scared of losing it too quick and scared of acess skin. I am also emotionally struggling with wanting to eat of course i havent and cant but i really really want too. Is this at all normal (or am i doomed and it didnt work)... also why is my band not filled yet i know they want to wait till post op but im concerned things will get worse once the band it filled and tightened... Would love ur insight and thoughts .... thanks
lpip

lpip

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Blog 79623
 

Three-week bandiversary!

It's my 3-week bandiversary today. I saw my surgeon on Friday, and he said I could start on pureed foods, so I went home and scrambled a couple of eggs with low-fat American cheese. I realized that was probably too much to eat at one time, so I only ate half. It was delicious! He said to stick to things like yogurt, scrambled eggs, etc., for the first 4-6 days, then move to things like refried beans, chili, etc. In the few days since I started pureed food, I've gained 2 lb. What the heck? I'm logging my food intake on Livestrong.com (I love that Web site!) and never go over about 550 calories in a day. Yesterday was the first day I was able to get in 60 grams of protein. It's pretty hard to get all the protein in when I'm not eating much. He did say to supplement with protein shake if needed. I got rid of all the leftover Easter candy...way too tempting for me! I went back to work on Saturday and Sunday and had no problems, didn't even get tired. I just work at my computer all day anyway (I transcribe medical reports for a hospital). Going to take my dog for a couple of long walks today...time to get some real exercise in. No more dreams about food!
matilda01

matilda01

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Blog 85448
 

Family Gathering Miracle

Went shopping with the s-i-l on Saturday and no comments about my weight etc. Victory! Except for a question about whether or not I can eat asparagus as I was invited to a "cook out" at her house on Sunday...   What a surprise to arrive at my s-i-l's on Sunday to find a variable crowd of people there including my hardly ever seen b-i-l and his wife. Gee - on Saturday is was just me, s-i-l, and my three nieces. Kinda felt like I was being paraded out like a trick pony! Even more interesting - not a word from anyone re; the surgery/weight loss - but you should've heard the tongues wagging whenever I left the room and seen them checking out my plate! I managed a well-chewed half of a burger, a teaspoon each of beans and pasta salad and two asparagus spears. Hey - whatever as long as the endless comments stop. I have no doubt the phone lines are burning up today and it was par for the course to hear my b-i-l comment as they were leaving, "Jill looks like the same fat-ass as ever!" Sweet - good times!:thumbup:
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

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Blog 85448
 

Good Recipe Idea...or not?

Thought of a great way to get my veggies and breakfast out of the way: * 1 cup Low Sodium V8 * 1 pkt Veggie Powder * 2 scoops of Vitamin World Non-Soy Veggie Protein Powder * Horseradish/Worchestershire Sauce to taste   Ta Da! "Veggie Mary"!   Great idea until I added the Vitamin World product...turned gritty with an awful flavor. I've tried this stuff in various hot and cold applications - supposed to be flavorless - WRONG - it is awful regardless. I'm going to try this again tomorrow using Bariatric Eating's "Pure" and see if it's any better.
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

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Blog 85448
 

Baby Talk?

This is a big "yuck" for me and I'm noticing it more and more - women who are either obese or have had WLS and are in the losing process or at their optimal weight - who insist on using infantile behavior, verbalizations or facial gestures. My latest support group meeting had a fine representation of this...and I'm spelling this as it sounded so my readers can get the vibe: - "I ate too much yesterday and I'm a aufwade my widdle pouch got stretched!" - "I've sooo much weight my pants are too big!" (Lower lip stuck out and shoulder shrug - not unlike my 5-yr-old niece) - "You people just don't understand - foot stomp - I can't resist ice cream and my husband ate it in front of me so I told him "I hate you!" and I ran to the bathroom in tears!"   I've also noticed it on TV too - Ruby - God bless her for her courage but really - do you have to hang all over your guy friends whining and trying to get them to focus only on you? Are you that insecure?   I don't see big guys doing this so I wonder - is it a coping mechanism? Sort of like - "Yeah - I'm severely over weight so to make you either like me or feel sorry for me, I'm going to act like a cutesy little girl!" It's not cute when Pamela Anderson pulls that crap on Dancing with the Stars - in fact it's not cute when any woman over the age of 17 plays this angle!:thumbup:
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

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Blog 81481
 

Spring in full effect

Good Morning Lovelies!!! I have noticed a decline in posts from many of my friends I can only assume it is because it is finally nice outside and no one wants to be inside on a stupid computer lol ... little up date on my status.. I am going in for my 3rd fill on 4-20. I don't feel like i have los much weight. but my clothes are looser but not falling off by any means. I was down to 209 but that didn't last long as i had a mararita binge last week that brought me up to 214 :thumbup: yikes.. So no more tequillas for me.. I did go to a yoga class last week and spent a little time on the eliptical. But i know it is not enough to see the results i really want. As a side note... I am moving again.. super stressfull.. hoping for the right place to come along.. Durango has a serious houseing crisis, And you would be shocked at the prices they want for toaster boxes of a house... Well ladies and men.. more later.. but for now im off to get me a protein shake and get things movin again
Jadeite

Jadeite

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Blog 86711
 

Week one of Pre op Diet

well I am done with week one and moving on to week 2 I lost 4 pounds last week! :thumbup: And the best part I was on Vacation while I was doing it! It is really not as hard as I thought it was....I even have the kids reading labels for nutrition facts before they eat something... the 23rd is right around the corner and I can not wait!!!
debG239

debG239

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Blog 75823
 

Update

The other day I blogged about how aggravated I was that my doctors office had scheduled me for an apt. only to go there and find that he wasn't in. So I wasn't able to get a fill and had been really anxious to do so. But I had decided that I wasn't going to rely on just a "fill" alone and that I was going to take more control of my body and what I put into it and exercise more. I'd been revving up my exercise for the past several weeks and decided to start a new program called "Couch to 5K"....ever heard of it or even tried it? Let me first say this....OMG I never imagined that it would be soooo hard to jog for 60 seconds at a time. The program is designed to help you build up to eventually be able to run 3 miles by the end of the 9 weeks if you stick to the program. It's pretty neat, you should google it if you are interested. You follow the program....doing it 3 times a week for 9 total weeks to build up your stamina. Last night was my first night and I was supposed to warm up with a brisk 5 minute walk and then jog for 60 seconds, then walk for 90 seconds and continue that for 20 more minutes. I ended up walking the last 5 minutes because I couldn't catch my breath. But all in all I was proud of myself for even attempting to jog outside in public for everyone to see. My husband went with me to encourage and support me and he tried to push me that last 5 minutes but I was done for. I'm going to do my 2nd day on Wendesday so I'll let you know how it goes. Happy Monday to you all! :thumbup:
Sara09

Sara09

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Blog 88043
 

I felt no pain with 2nd fill

:thumbup: I felt no pain with the 2nd fill YAY! I have lost 4lbs since returning from L.A. I am incorporating more exercise into my program. You would be surprised to see the amount of exercise that can impact your weight loss. I climb 7 flights of stairs at the office M-F, on the weekend I just walk about 2.5 miles. It quite easy (for me anyway). You don't have to do insane amounts of exercise just get moving. You can break it up too if you don't have 30 minutes to spare, you can do 10,10 and 10. I am not preaching to anyone, just sharing what I know. I went to a support group meeting and met amazing women and men. Some have lost extreme amounts of weight, 150lbs, 90lbs, 65lbs etc. But the best news for me was seeing folks who had kept it off for 5+ years. That makes me happy:thumbup:. I felt so supported in the group setting. Its a powerful thing.
Cmor2k

Cmor2k

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Blog 89965
 

renee43

I recently had a band revision after my first band failed, as of today I have had my first 5 cc fill, and I still haven't lost any weight. I am very discouraged does anyone have any ideas of how to help me begin to start losing the weight
renee43

renee43

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Blog 82709
 

Giby97 T-Bone Steak, NO Sides Week 12

Prepared T-Bone Steak for the family and baked it. Remembering the rules of lapbander's, eat small amounts, so I brought out the trusty scissors and cut mine cup of steak into bite size niblets. Ate slowly and chewed eat piece about 30 times. I was challenging my band, and behold no problems, but that's without any veggies or sides. I have been on soups and mashed potatoes, peas, and pork and beans so i wanted to try something different. I am full and satisfied. In two hours will drink nothing but water prior to retiring for the night. My progress for weight loss is about 2.84 #s a week. Just Sunday I dropped a kilogram (2.2#s) and have maintained it. I was due for my weight had maintained at 109 kg for a week. I am ready for my next FILL too. On 24 Apr 10 I am head to the doc, three hours away for my 4th FILL. Others who have had their 4th have been satisfied and had great restriction, and that's what I am searching for. Thought I would share my experience with you. Wish all lapbanders much success.
Giby97

Giby97

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Blog 89948
 

Desperately need lap band removed Erosion Insurance will not cover

Hi, I have had the LAP-BAND®® placed 5 years ago by Dr. Daniel Huacuz. It has been eroded for 3 years but I have not had any complications til now. Regardless my insurance will not cover the removal. My weight was 170 when I had it placed and I currently weigh 210. I'm having a hard time finding a doctor that will not charge me an arm and a leg to have it removed. I had an Endoscopy and half the band is inside my stomach and the other half is outside my stomach. I have a lot of chest pain, headaches, nausea, dizziness and gastric reflux. I can sit here and cry in hopes that it will disappear but that is not going to happen!! Is there anyone out there that has any reasonable resources to have this horrible band removed?
amburlie123

amburlie123

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Blog 88874
 

Question about restrictions

Can anyone share with me how many fills they had before they really started to feel a restriction. I've had two fills now. I'm feeling a 'little' restricted but I've been eating really small portions religously since my last fill (a week ago), so I'm not sure if I'm just getting used to the portions or I am full due to the lap band restriction? I'm not usually hungry after I finish eating my meal. But a few hours later I am hungry again. Is this normal? :thumbup: Also when you got to that point, what kind of weight were you losing a week? I would like to hear other peoples experiences, as I guess I dont trust myself too much, I've failed so many times before with weight loss so i need to know if I'm on the right track! I'm not sure I believe inside that this is going to work?
millymolly04

millymolly04

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Blog 75574
 

Worst Comes to Worst!

More bad news, my daughter who was planning the happiest day of her life had to face the loss of her best friend and future mother in law Rita from a massive heart attack on the 23rd of March. Still reeling from this shock, today she found her future father in law, dead. A suicide letter to her and his children.   I have been so worried about her she is only 24, next weekend is her birthday and now this to deal with. 2010 was to be a happy year for her, and OMG the stress is unbelievable! I hope that I don't stop eating or start eating and can't stop. For those of you who are praying people, please pray!:thumbup:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 89934
 

1st fill

I had my first fill 6 weeks after my surgery. I could not eat or drink for 4 days. When I went back to doctor he stated he only put in 2.5cc's, he then removed .5 cc's of fluid. I was able to start drinking immediately. Now I am still having trouble with food. Even soft foods, I will eat a small bite then I get instant pain around my chest and then it goes to my right shoulder. Then pain is really bad. I am calling doctor tomorrow but would like to know if anyone else has experienced this?
katbabie34

katbabie34

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Blog 77620
 

Am I really doing good?

I was banded on 10/02/09. And so far I have losted 50 pounds which I am very proud:smile:. Now spring is in the air. And I have started walking in the park after work. Hoping for more progress. But still having a hard time eating and keeping it down. I was filled in Dec. 14, 09 what a night mare. Could not keep nothing down not even water. Had to get adjusted . But enough of that. Its time to move on. And hope for better progress.:cool: Any suggestions?:thumbup:
prettyrosie1229

prettyrosie1229

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Share my world....
 

I wonder...

How it feels just to go into a forever 21 or New York Express....I hate going in with my friends and just buying accessories, because I can't fit shit else. I just want to be able to have fun and not feel miserable of why I can't do this or that. I love myself, but it's like damn I can't do shit.
HoneyBrown

HoneyBrown

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Share my world....
 

My inner thoughts, I don't share.

Okay so my mother lives in another state and she always suggest the plane for me to come. I told her I was planning to come to her, after my surgery so that she can help me with my process. I made up an excuse of why I don't want to ride the airplane. I said because I was scared, which has been my lie for years. The real reason is because I can't fit comfortably in the seat, and the person next to me always gets up quickly when there is a seat available..that hurts so bad, I've cried on a flight before because I had to ask for an extended belt. And I lied about not liking roller coasters....I love them...but a few years ago when I went to Bush Gardens after standing in that long ass line in the hot freaking sun....i couldn't fit in the seat. Everyone watched me get up and walk away. I cried then too. I was so embarrassed. I'm ready to enjoy my life. If you can relate, or have related please add a comment. Thanks. :thumbup:
HoneyBrown

HoneyBrown

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Blog 89926
 

new to lapband

I have just had my 3rd fill and when i eat i feel discomfort in my upper chest. what can i do about that?
marj

marj

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Blog 1502
 

Pre-op week one

I've just completed week one of my 14 day pre-op diet.   I did really well I WAS never hungry, which I was suprised about. I thought I was going to want to eat any and everything and couldn't do it but it was a breeze.   My trip to Chicago this weekend was great I shopped all day on my son of course.   I'm going to take sometime this week to reflect on alot of things mainly saying goodbye to my outside appearance and starting to welcome my new self. I'm going to post my comparision pre-op pictures the night before surgery.
stlvoy02

stlvoy02

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