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Blog 81843
 

newtons law of motion...

So I got the ball rolling. I talked to a nutritionist, who seems to think that the bad is a good idea, knows how to get me through the approval process and is willing to work with me. :tt1: Told me to increase my protein intake, get more sleep, and basically cut out carbs. Oh and I am supposed to be writing this all down! I forgot for about a week, don’t know if I should pencil whip it or fess up. I had a few days in there that she would not like to read anyway. I have a few weeks in there she is not going to like my sleep pattern either! Ok SO, my Dr was reluctant at best to send me to a bariatric surgeon. I still have not gotten the referral, because the Dr office hasn’t heard back from the surgeons office, :sneaky:or so I am told. I have my second nutritionist appointment tomorrow and would like to update her on where we stand on getting me in. After all she is not going to be pleased in my lack of paperwork, sigh. I feel like I am failing, I thought that my family would be supportive, and verbally they say they are, but when my mom makes me my favorite dish, or says she is too tired to cook we should just eat out, or makes me a dish of ice cream with cho sauce instead of sherbert. When she decides to lecture me on my going to the gym instead of sleeping; I would say there is no support there. I go out and buy skim milk, the family complains, but drinks all my milk leaving me with 2%, or whole. I buy fruits and lettuce for me and its eaten or just sitting out to go bad. That’s not supporting me. Stressing me out to the max isn’t either. Buying me a 2lb box of chocolates for Easter,:tt1: then this morning getting mad at me for taking it to work and leaving it for the associates, that was the tops there. Part of me wants to give in because I feel like whats the use.:thumbup: But part of me wants desperately to get healthy! I just need my family on board!:smile:
zimmersdreamer

zimmersdreamer

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Blog 79626
 

Got a date for surgery

Well I was given my surgery date and it is - drum roll please - April 26th. I have had a difficult month with a tragic death in my family and today my first easter without my mom who passed the end of September. I am trying to take each day as it comes. So many things in my life are so good, yet its hard to overlook the really crappy things, and I mean really crappy things that happened in the last year. I makes me wonder whats next. I am, on the other hand, positive with my outlook on my upcoming surgery. My husband is less than thrilled, he's just worried about me making it through surgery because the woman he was with before me died on the operating table. I am waiting to have the thought that I don't need the surgery and can do it on my own, but that hasn't hit me yet. Perhaps I have actually accepted the fact that I could use the help of the band. Please cross your fingers for me. Thanks.
luckyinlove

luckyinlove

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Blog 89408
 

Depressed

I don't know whether I am truly depressed or if I am just going through withdrawals. I got banded on 4/1/10 and today I am hungry. I can't stand to be in my kitchen and I probubly wont start cooking again until next month, when I can eat solids.   I am schedule for my first fill on the 14th but I am tempted to go in before then. My husband thought that me being hungry was all in my mind, but it's not. My stomach is growling. Does anyone else feel this way?:thumbup:
Tammie 2010

Tammie 2010

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Blog 89026
 

Well I hope it will change

Ok so today was Easter Sunday.. I do not have a surgery date as so many people on this site do.. I do have an appt tomorrow with the surgeon.. it is to get weighed and to go over my test results. I did get something in the Mail yesterday from them it stated that I was Vitamine D definicent, and that they called in a script for me, so Should I be worred.? I mean I live in Central New York I think every one that lives here is.. we don't see the sun here.. serious thought I was am a little worried. I mean I did google it and it said that people with BMI are Vitamine D Defincient and also it could lead to heart trouble.. I am so afraid that they will not be able to do the surgery..... .. with on my mind and being the one year Annv. of my Mom passing, I over ate today I ate too much at brunch, I ate candy at home, I mean I did not binge but I did eat it and I have not touched that stuff at all in 4 weeks, I need to start to get more serious.. I got to get more ridid with this.. I hope I can one day at a time   Happy Easter :thumbup:
msanitaml

msanitaml

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My Band Life!
 

Easter Updates

Two Easter Updates posted today... Read them both here: 2010's New Life 4 Me!!!   Thanks for reading, and BTW... I love comments! :thumbup:
sdh5463

sdh5463

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Blog 89343
 

Just because you can doesn't mean you should!

:thumbup:This is a philosophy I've been trying to follow since getting banded. In some ways I am "testing" my limits, but yet trying to keep things to a low roar so I don't get out of control. I will be calling the office in the morning and try to get in on Thursday to figure out what's up. I was able to eat things I haven't had for a couple of years. Yes, there was some restriction, but I could have eaten the whole dinner... lamb and trimmings. So, the soup will make a good before-bed snack. The last thing I want is for my total loss go under 100 lbs. I'm getting too close for comfort. Had to work 14 hours today.
chrisbandster

chrisbandster

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Blog 80443
 

I got approved in a day.......

Wow I am so excited that I got approved and it only took a few hours. I have been going through my ups and downs for the last year or so and now things are finally looking up for me. Well I guess monday I will get in contact with Dr. Frank Felts and from there I begin my new life. When I say I got butterflie out the wazoo I mean it. Out of all the Championships I have participated in, Graduation, prom, I mean besides the birth of my daughter in 2005 this is the most excited I have been in a long time. I just thank everyone on this site that has been so supportive and encouraging. Hopefully before April is over I will be a Bandster. just in time for me to get in shape so for my birthday in July I can get a NEW WARDROBE. I just ask that everyone continue to pray for me and I will keep you all up to date with whats going on. By the way HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!:thumbup:
bsmithpbs1914

bsmithpbs1914

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Blog 85559
 

Easter Sunday

Today is Easter, I day to remember what Jesus did for us. I know that I have prayed and prayed asking for guidance on this journey.   I have never blogged before, so this is new to me. But, I decieded to try and blog about my weightloss. I know reading other peoples blogs have helped me to understand more about the lapband and what I will be going through.   My surgery is 4 days away! Wow only 4 days. Pre-op diet is only 2 days of liquids prior to surgery, but I am worried about my liver being to fatty so I plan on starting it tomorrow.
ms.rhonda

ms.rhonda

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Blog 79511
 

newest update

:thumbup:Went to the dr. on the 31st and we had a lil trouble getting into port, i thought I would go up about 2 ccs and he only put in a half. Thank GOD in heaven, I haven't been able to eat since, can't keep anything solid down...I can pretty much keep the shakes and water down, and I am very grateful. I have had heartburn, which is unusual for me. I also had told him that while everything seemed going great, I seem to have some unusal hair loss, so I started Biotin. I am off my bp and cholestrol meds! I have lost some more weight and this weekend went hiking with my family for the first time in 10 years! I will trudge through this rough spot! total loss 70 lbs!!!! :biggrin:yea for me!
mommabeth70

mommabeth70

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Blog 89343
 

a wee bit of restriction

I guess I didn't note that I am 5+ years out. My band is a 4cc capacity. This morning I did feel a wee bit of restriction when I took one of my meds this morning... so not all is lost. :thumbup:
chrisbandster

chrisbandster

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Blog 89350
 

Happy Easter!

Well another day down and 36 to go before surgery! My son is a Culinary Student (go figure! lol) and he is cooking a fabulous (healthy) meal for us today. I'd better take it all in while I can...I don't think Filet Mignon goes very well with Protein Shakes! I hope you all enjoy the day and here's to BRIGHT days ahead!:thumbup:
idolunch58

idolunch58

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Blog 75574
 

Keeping yourself Motivated! All Important!

:thumbup:It is imperative to keep YOURSELF motivated! Ever talk to yourself? We do it all the time~we just don't admit it! Well for me it is the only way to avoid temptation and when I don't listen to myself, I listen to others OR TO THE FOOD ADDICTION I have lived with all my life! The food we want talks to our brains, our friends (that never gain weight no matter what they eat) tell us a little of this or that won't hurt. "If we want to change our bodies, we must first change our minds!" :tt1: Hummm! There is NO other Way! So go ahead TALK TO YOURSELF~TELL YOURSELF NO NO NO! to the cravings you have for the OLD foods that made you FAT and UNHAPPY! Tell yourself YES YES YES to happiness, energy, new life, new clothes, new agility! The reward is amazing so go ahead, tell everyone that I told you it was OK to talk to yourself! Listen to those inner voices, and talk back to them! Have a Happy and Blessed Easter everyone! He is Risen and He is in control!:smile:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Angela's Blog
 

New Group--Banded in Kentucky

I started a new group called "Banded in Kentucky." If you live in Kentucky please consider joining the group. Support is key. Sometimes hearing from those nearby that are going through the same experiences you are helps just a little more. Maybe find new friends who will be your lifelong friends. After all, we have a special "band" well bond.
anglov

anglov

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Blog 89272
 

Banded 3/31

I just got banded on Wednesday and thankfully I have been able to reduce the pain meds to only before I go to sleep. Today was the first day that I have actually felt hungry, what a horrible feeling. I'm also having those "gassy" feelings that wont go away. Hopefully they will go away soon.
aileen200420

aileen200420

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Blog 80309
 

push past

pre-op i started at 237:confused: the day fo surgery i was 218:smile:when i came home banded i came down to 208 and its been 3 weeks and 3days and i havent moved for this spot is that normal for some .some time i think im over reacting because i have not had a fill yet :thumbup: i just want to know has this happen to any one.i am very happy that my back love handles has gone down:lol:.
CoCo-Mo

CoCo-Mo

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Blog 1964
 

Surgery over! Thank you for sharing your stories!

Whoohoo! Surgery was Tuesday. I believe the worst is over and I'm running forward to put the fat past behind me. Truthfully, the gas pain right after surgery felt like my chest was being crushed--I couldn't take a deep breath--and I thought I was having a heart attack. Once they did an EKG and determined that my heart was OK, I just let them load me up with pain meds until it passed. By the next morning the gas was easing up and I came home that afternoon. I haven't needed ANY pain medication since I got home. I actually went grocery shopping on Friday. I still can't swallow anything but tiny sips without feeling pressure in my chest, but today has been much easier in terms of my ability to get stuff down. The first couple days I took anti-nausea meds pretty regularly at the first hint nausea to avoid any vomiting that could tear my staple line...but I haven't needed that today either. Being able to read all your comments and stories before going into surgery really helped to prepare me mentally and give me confidence that I was making a good choice. Thanks to each of you for your support!
deletedsally

deletedsally

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Blog 84769
 

Love my band

I was banded on Monday and today I am feel amazing. The pre-liquid diet killed me I was starving to death and now after my band strangely enough food does not effect my mind as it did previously. Also my stomach still growls telling me to eat however I can honestly say I am not really hungry and I feel in control. So far so good I lost 6 pounds since Monday and weigh 221.
sherrilyn

sherrilyn

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Blog 89343
 

Little restriction

I went to the doc on Thursday because I was not feeling much restriction. When he checked I had "lost" .4 cc's of saline. So he took me back up to 3.4. I initially felt restriction and fortunately when I went to work Thursday night had no craving for Cheetos. Yesterday, I had an enchilada dinner and was able to eat most of the meal with no problem. :thumbup: It was curious because normally it would only be a couple of bites and I would be full. Today, I am also not feeling much restriction and have been able to eat most everything. I will be calling on Monday. I've not experienced "no restriction" since I was banded. I'm a little concerned :tt1: that there is an issue with the port or tubing.
chrisbandster

chrisbandster

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Blog 75274
 

3 weeks Post- Op

Well it has now been 3 weeks since my surgery.. It all went great, and I am proud to say I have lost 24 pounds!! I feel great and wow can you tell the difference.. This surgery was the best decision ever!! Anyone who is looking for a surgeon in California Dr. Boone in Fresno is the Best!!
shonna uram

shonna uram

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Blog 52574
 

A wedding, hummus, and another pound down!

Update... I was blessed w/a buffet for the evening. I was so so happy :tt1: after I saw the buffet setup and read the menu... hummus, mashed potato bar, two salads (salad has always been a slider for me). Yeah!!! Of course, there was a lot more than that that I stayed away from... lots of breads, pastas, beef wellington. But, I stuck (haha) w/just the stuff that I know as a slider for myself. So tempted to try the beef wellington. My husband told me it was so tender, but I kept all of your advice in mind and stayed clear of it just in case.   I took less than half a plate of food and nobody even noticed or commented. It was so delicious and so satisfying after being mostly on liquids this week.:smile: I can tell I have really healed since the previous night. Nothing even felt the least bit bad going down, but I was super cautious and took it slow and stopped as soon as I felt the least bit full.   I did notice how most everyone else got at least two huge platefuls, even all my skinny friends!:thumbup: I just don't have that kind of metabolism. But, I'm so thankful for this surgery so I can enjoy a meal like this (even just the mushy food), feel satisfied w/it, and still lose weight at the same time. Woke up this morning another pound down! Woohoo!!! :tt1:
adagray

adagray

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Blog 79919
 

Easter & 1st fill

HAPPY EASTER! Hope everyone is feeling great today! I am currently down 23 lbs since pre-op diet. I am having my 1st fill on monday and it is definaltely time! In the last week we have had 3 birthdays (cake included) in the house! I have to admit the cake got the best of me a time or two (or maybe three). Now Easter brunch tomorrow but we are hosting at our house so that will make it a little easier for me to stay busy and be more diligent about what I am eating. I'm hoping that I am carefull after the fill, I've haven't been stuck yet, but I haven't been following the rules very well lately either. I haven't been planning my meals and then when I'm starving and I eat too fast and not chewing well enough. Time to start taking more time for the important things! Back to the Journey!
kleinow01

kleinow01

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My Band Life!
 

Updates to the Blog

Yes I have been blogging again... 2 new Posts...   4/3/2010 - Turning a Corner http://2010snewlife4me.blogspot.com/2010/04/turning-corner.html   3/31/2010 Just Not Sure http://2010snewlife4me.blogspot.com/2010/03/just-not-sure-im-afraid.html   Thanks for checking them out and (If you are) following!!!:thumbup:
sdh5463

sdh5463

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