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Blog 79919
 

11 days Post-OP

So I broke down and bought a scale today. I was hoping I could just go by the size of my clothes but I am too anxious. I am still having trouble finding things to eat. I did buy some Greek yogurt with 10 grams of protein. Hating the store boughten protein shakes! :thumbup: After wed. I can go to the gym but I can tell I'm not "back" to 100% yet. It is really hard to not be able to do everything your used to doing. Back to work next thur...   Make it a great day! :wink2:
kleinow01

kleinow01

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Misadventures of a Bona Fide Diva! ME...
 

I Made it to Mexicali!

You guys were not kidding when they say you get whisked off when you get to Hospital Almater. There were three of us and we were done in a little over an hour.   I just had my "last supper" and am trying to keep calm in my room. I would love to take the happy pill RIGHT NOW, but I'm trying to wait for it to get a little later so I don't wake up in the middle of the night and start pacing.   I met a group of lovely people and since I am alone it is great to have SOMEONE here that I know.   Chrystal and Les will be my sleeve buddies tomorrow and I JUST CAN'T WAIT.   My next post should be well after I'm out of recovery.:biggrin0:
Bona Fide Diva

Bona Fide Diva

2
Blog 87497
 

Getting nervous

I know I should be excited about the surgery but I find that the closer it gets the more nervous I get. I got to meet the surgeon for the 1st time Thursday and I broke down crying. He told me that it was ok to be nervous that it means I am really thinking about this decision because it is a big decision. I have never done well with change, good or bad. I guess it has taken me so long to get to this point that everything is starting to sink in. But I do know that it will be worth it in the long run.:thumbup:
peacock774

peacock774

2
Blog 62088
 

"It's been such a long time"

I haven't posted or been on this site in so long. I think it's time to sit back and take a look at everyone. When I was banded on June 29, 2009 - I was addicted to this site and to the comraderie I felt with all of you. I've kind of let that go, and I really miss the support. I'm enjoying my "banded" life. I make mistakes frequently but have managed to lose, and keep off 60# with very little effort.   My life changed significantly when my mom died in October as I am now caretaker for my 102 year old feisty grandma - it leaves me little time for thinking about my band.   How are you doing Lucky Dog and Bashful and BG - you were all such inspiring women for me - time to get back in touch.   Have a great week. Love to you all! :Lauraq
lauraq

lauraq

2
Blog 87911
 

1st Post

I was advised to start a blog for this enormous change in my life to document all of the changes. What a daunting task!   I started this journey back in October, when I attended an seminar about the Lap-Band® with Dr. Adam Smith. I was extremely impressed and had actually spoken with some of his patients and heard great things, so I figured what the heck, let's do it.   Because I have my insurance with Aetna, there were requirements prior to having the surgery. I had to have 3 months/4 meetings with a nutritionist (either one with the Dr's office or one of my choosing), and a psych consult. Due to work being so hectic as of late and a promotion that has taken a great amount of time from doing anything else, it's taken me until just this past Monday to complete all of my required appointments. I need to have one more meeting for insurance purposes to make sure I will be covered before they will schedule a date for me and I need to have my cholesterol tested before that meeting. Surprisingly, Aetna has agreed to consider high cholesterol as a co-morbidity! Great news for me as I have no other co-morbidities!   I so hope everything goes well and that insurance will be covering my surgery. I'm tired of living the way I do and I need help! :thumbup:
AggieAmy

AggieAmy

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Blog 85785
 

1 ounce meals

I erased the other blog simply because I was afraid that the surgeon was going to see it and he is the closest to me being 2.5 hours away.   Please I have another question for myself, not my dietician. . .   how do you fit a cup of food into a one ounce pouch?   This particular surgeon (DR Fox in Richand Washington), he places the band then pulls the stomach up around the band and stiches the stomach to itself wrapping the band. this makes this surgery ir-reversible. Further, he measures and makes certain that the little tummy is less than one ounce. (so you folks that fit one cup of food in, I dont know how you do it)?   The stack of one ounce cups we are given are for use with social settings only as we were instructed at both orientations that we do not need any solids, now later or ever - we are to drink a protein shake in the morning (no milk) and one in the afternoon, and chew two flinstones vitamins - that is all we will need for now and ever.   After I read all the posts I was perplexed - do I, find the next closest surgeon more then four hours away (what about follow ups) do I continue with this surgeon and find a more sufficient diet plan or figure out how to work this blog and ask you kind folks, do I - well what do I do.   I did not misunderstand the one ounce meal. I has been covered at not one but two orientations and there are one hundred potential clients asking questions like how long is the one ounce meal - forever how many one ounce meals - up to 2 what do you eat in your one ounce cup - first protein then - well just fill it with protein. etc.   Further, he actually bragged about a former patient who collected shot glasses and set them as dinner plates at the table.   Again, now I am nervous, but I am also relieved.   It is no wonder the dietician gave me this assignment in the first place, she too was probably questioning how I was supposed to get all of my nutrition in a one ounce cup -(I just thought the doctor was accurate) -   we live in a very small community and I highly doubt there is another bander withing 45 minutes of me.
TSurran

TSurran

9
Blog 43616
 

throwing up after every meal /still after unfill completely

:cursing:iam still throwing up after everything doesnt matter what it is if its more then a yogert/or drinking something i have had chic i have had chic noodle soup doesnt matter i throw it up my doc took all the saline out on friday and i go tue for a test to see whats going on i cannot wait to see what it may be i was sick there for a spell with coughing heavy duty throwing up sick with flu iam wondering if the entire belt slipped and what he will or won't do about it surely he won't want to take it out ..any idea's ??????????????????????????? any one els having this ?/ :thumbup:
suziq53

suziq53

3
Blog 87130
 

Third Day Banding

Today is my third day since I was banded. Still have little swelling as I feel as though I have a lump in my stomach. Everything is fine, no pain, sleeping well, still on liquids. Still get tired easily but it will pass. Not sure when I may get my first fill?   Beverly:smile2:
bburleigh

bburleigh

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Blog 50043
 

hmmmmm i wonder....

im starting to wonder if people lose weight with the band because it becomes a hassle to eat anything. XD   it took me 20 minutes to eat two chicken nuggets. :thumbup:
harliquinn

harliquinn

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Misadventures of a Bona Fide Diva! ME...
 

It's Time

:biggrin0:   I can remember them telling me it was time to have my first daughter...they just said IT'S TIME.   Now It's My Time. Im on my way to San Diego in 4 hours and then on to Mexicali. I've been so anxious; but not nervous at all.   Now I'm a little nervous, but I'm sure once I get there I will be fine.
Bona Fide Diva

Bona Fide Diva

1
Blog 44378
 

Long time no see

I have a busy life and have a crazy nutty schedule that rules my life 1 baby daddy, 2 beautiful children, 1 house to run, 1 building to operate , 1 spa to run, 9 employees sometimes varies love interests and a partridge in a pear tree. But anyway i am not 19 months post op. HAVE LOST 74 lbs !!!!! Holy crap - i know i havent blogged in a long time but i now wear a regular ladies pant size 16 comfortably sometime a 14w still having bosy issues and eating issues - think my band is about half full and i am down to only eating about 2-3 oz at a time some funnie things that have changed for me I really cant eat rice or bread without feeling uncomfortable. White heavy foods are very hard to digest so after a while i really dont even want them at all !!! imagine a fat girl not into mashed potatoes. I have to stay very conscious of what i am eating and how much. I can eat anything i really want however the volume is so small i never thought this little food would fill me but it does. After losing 8 pants sizes i find myself wanting to excercise. I bought myself a gazelle excercize machine for christmas. Is great to do 30 minutes makes it a couple miles easy workout but effecient at getting up my heart rate. I am also finding out that i have way more endurance and energy. been working like a dog doing outdoor work - cleaning taking down walls in my house never a dull moment. People have told me how thin my face looks this is where things get strange for me even though i knwo my clothes are smaller and the number on the scale has dropped when i look in the mirror i still see myself as a fat girl. I mean i am actually less than 200 lbs for the first time in like 10 years maybe more - I have never been this thin as an adult. Is great get lots of attention from guys i feel sexy - still curvy i have a big ol butt. thinkin i always will but not that i am at 199 lbs my goal is 150 that means goal is only 49 lbs away at my current rate i am losing about 1-2 lbs a week 49 lbs will be here before 2011 and we all know how fast the years can fly by have even been looking at vacations bathing suits things that just might have made my skin crawl for a while i am now embracing. Is nuts the fat girl still lives in my head though she talks to me - :eat the cake" take one more bite- save that for a little while you will eat more again soon - aaauuuggghhh ! SHut Up already i have more wilpower have thrown away great dinners with moutheatering flavors - just trying my best to listen to my body and when i do that first deep breath at dinner I STOP EATING- is such a novel thing for me i will checkin more often and keep updates current watch out bathing suits stores i am coming in ! :thumbup:
tigerlilyhair

tigerlilyhair

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Lapband LaLa
 

Week 44.....New Life

(March 13, 2010) It's been a couple of weeks since my last post but I have been one very busy woman!   Since my last post I turned 40 on Feb. 23rd! I danced the night away with about 10 of my good girlfriends. We took a free Salsa class and then danced, danced, danced. It felt so good. I wore a gold, mini-dress and some high heels and carried a wand! Oh yes....I acted like the Goddess that I am and I was very proud of myself. I felt it was like my first birthday all over again. There was no shame in the way I felt. I looked good and I knew it. Vain....yes but hey, you only turn 40 once. I celebrated the whole week and enjoyed life to the fullest.   I have also has some difficult experiences with Lilith (my band) in the last few weeks. I experienced first-hand how anger and stress can make your band tighen with a vengence. I don't get angry much but I was upset with a lender who was not giving my client the attention she needed. This lender started to yell at me and I was NOT going to take that so I made sure I put them back in their place. Well, by the end of that episode, I was shaking, my head was pounding and Lilith (my band) was in an uproar! For the next few days I tried to stay calm but I could not get water down and I had acid reflux to levels I have never EVER had before! So off to the doctor I went. I had a full 1cc taken out. That took me to 4.0cc's. Well, I still was throwing up and experiencing bad reflux so just a few days ago I went back in and let them take out another .5cc's. SO that put me at 3.5cc's right now. I can't say it was bad either. Finally that fire in my belly calmed down and Lilith loosened her grip. But during that time I lost an additional 10lbs. I was already at goal but now I am in the 155 weight range. I don't think it looks bad on me, hubby says I still look great so maybe I will stay between 155-165 and feel ok. I am not really going for the emaciated look so I am trying to be careful! I don't know.....but I do know I don't really want to lose it like that again! Can you say.....ANGER MANAGEMENT???:wink2:   My size 12 jeans are too loose now, I was getting away with wearing them without looking too baggy but not now. Hi-Ho Hi-Ho it's off to shop I go.....(giggle):thumbup:   Since I have reached goal, I have been trying to focus on the positive changes in my life. Things you take for granted but notice when you now blend into the "normal" world.       Things like.... Using a regular sized towel to wrap around you while you are getting ready in the morning.
People looking you in the eye when they talk to you.
Men whistling at you.
The way you feel in your clothes.
Getting a good nights rest because your body does not always have body parts falling asleep to deadness.
Liking the image that looks back at you in the mirror.
Shopping in the regular sized stores.
Feeling sexy for no reason
Knowing you can fit into a airplane seat (I have a trip coming up, more later)
Accepting compliments without shame.
Feeling good in room full of women! Women can be so catty sometimes, but I can hold my own now! I no longer hide in the shadows!
I could go on and on. This life of mine....of yes....this life of mine if finally happy and content.   There are a few other things I am watching close. My periods are all out of whack. I had two, just two weeks apart! Gotta see if I can get more vitamins in.   I am also just no longer intrested in food. Yes, I know that's weird. Sometimes I think I have cravings but when I get a bite it just does not taste the same or feel the same. Do you know what I am talking about? Sometimes eating was just totally emotional, it tasted good because it was a release. At this point of my progress I can really and truly say....I can take food or leave it.   Well friends.....I am off to Italy! I will be gone until April 1st. A full 17 days to relax, unwind, enjoy my husband and see the world. It's my first time overseas! And....I will fit into the airplane seats! (HA):tt2:   Thanks for all the wonderful comments on my photos! I truly felt beautiful for the first time in my life and now I have those photos to help me remember that feeling!   I will tell you all about my wonderful adventures when I return! Love you all BUNCHES!   And as always.....I AM BLESSED!     Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?:tongue2:   Surgery Date: May 21, 2009 Starting Weight: 280lbs Dr. Michael Metz - St. Luke's Hospital Denver, CO:thumbup: Follow my progress thru photos: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/members/5...lbums3475
Lapband LaLa

Lapband LaLa

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Blog 50043
 

AUGH! why am i getting stuck!?

im getting stuck on lean meats. i dont understand! im taking small bites and chewing really well and tho i have 2 ccs in a 10 cc band and not really any restriction, im getting my proteins stuck! how is this possible? i dont even know what to do anymore. lunch consisted of a tiny slice of ham. how am i supposed to get all the protein that i need? im not supposed to be consuming shakes anymore.   if theres one thing the band has done for me, its kill my appetite. i dont even feel like eating anymore. sure, food tastes good but its no longer enjoyable. i dont look forward to meals anymore.   *sigh* this is hard. anyone that says this is easy is wrong. :thumbup:
harliquinn

harliquinn

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Blog 81481
 

I'm Back from the Boonies..

Sorry lovelies, no internet in the woodlands of Colorado!!! I fully missed all of you! Right now im on spring break but working doing a house sitting gig out in BFE. It is truly beautiful out there, Snow on the ground, Evergreens and Bluest of Skys. I'm currently taking care of two dogs and two cats... I walk the dogs at least twice a day for a mile or two. Come to find out I'm Allergic to cats!!! Full blown sneezing, runny nose and sinus pressure. It's getting worse each day. Thank goodness I'm done on Monday. Okay now on too the Banded Life, Soo, I got my first fill a week or so ago and NADA! I mean really, no restriction whatso ever!!! So I made an appointment for fill #2 on the 23 of March! Yay, March Madness Here I Come... I really liked what another bandster said about Bandster Hell.. Sorry, Bandito is it??? Not sure anyways. The point that sticks with me from the blog post is to treat this time "Bandster Hell" as a gentle yet effective training period to make healthy food choices and KICK UP THE EXCERSICE!!! Anyway you like it ladies and radical gentlemen. For me the Yoga sessions 2 - 3 times a week Really Really Im mean really make a difference. My weight has puts a lot of pressure around my hips and in turn my low back and neck have taken a beating. Sometimes i wake up in the middle of the night with severe pain and the only thing that has provided me relief and strength has been yoga. When I slack on the classes, my body makes no hesitation to remind me. Just how much it still hurts. :thumbup: So for March Madness, I am trying to stay focused on going to at least 3 classes a week and fitting in 2-3 days of elliptical. As far as food choices go Ummm i think i might still need some work on that. I tend to go for carby thing & quick fixes. So im trying to plan meals a bit better, but needing some more inspiration. Well take care and keep smiling bandsters. :wink2:
Jadeite

Jadeite

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Blog 61341
 

Burning the Ships for a New World?Saying Goodbye to the Big Clothes

Like Cortez who burned his ships upon reaching the new world, today I clean out the closet of my fattest clothes. I had shirts in 3X and 4X, pants in 56, 54, 52, 50 and 48 waist sizes and suit coats in 60, 58 & 56. I did a quick calc and my best guess is that this represents at least $20K in clothing purchases. With the exception of my biggest suit, more on this later, I am sending this all to Goodwill this week. I have read a few threads about people having a tough time letting go of their old clothes for fear that they would need them someday. I am determined not to go back to the old world and ways so the ships must be burned.   I also replied to another thread this week about what was the breaking point moment for deciding to get the lapband…for me that was when I bought the suit referenced above. It was February of 2009. My company was holding an investor and industry analyst event in the Board Room of the New York Stock Exchange. Needless to say, I felt that a New York class suit, was required for a Wall Street New York event. I wandered down to Rochester’s Big & Tall to buy a new suit and the old sizes did not fit, I had to get a size 60 coat. This, by the way, is the biggest suit they carry. When you have almost outgrown the fattest suit at the fat store it is time to do something. Hence the lapband, it did take me almost a year to get it done, but that is history for another blog.   As we enter a new world, I have burned the clothing ship to my past and it is time to explore the new world. So we stuffed the fat clothes into plastic bags and they are in the garage waiting for a new home.
Cingulus

Cingulus

2
Blog 68671
 

Omg easter challenge 196.9 total

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AtJHinfw3ya3dFFUVUd5NVhreklrV3p1RlItVXcwd0E&hl=en   Sorry folks but for some reason when I add the link from work, it just doesn't work. I weigh myself today and I lost two lbs. I'm claiming it!! anywhoot I was curious to see our grand total and so far we've lost 196.9. :thumbup: We have some amazing numbers.... share your secrets   Have a great weekend and keep up the great work!!!!
kdee

kdee

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Blog 85448
 

I See No Difference

I see no difference when I look in the mirror despite 35 pounds lost. What I do see already looks saggy and I'm wondering if I can afford the plastic surgery I'll need to look normal or if I'll spend the rest of my life never wearing shorts or a swimsuit. I guess I should just be thankful for 3/4 length sleeves and capris - my go to since reach 3X!
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

1
Blog 85448
 

Full Liquids Start Today

Not hungry, but had to start on full liquids today, so I made a yogurt shake w/protein powder and skim milk; managed to down 1 cup. Still not hungry. Largely off the Loratab but the other drugs are a must and they make me quite dizzy. Unfortunately, the nutritionist neglected to tell me how often to eat(every 2, 3, 4 hours? When hungry?) and how much? All I got was, "take in 1000 calories and 65 grams protein a day". Still trying to figure out how I'm going to manage to get the right balance of fruits & veggies in when I'm on real food.
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

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Blog 85718
 

Day 6 Peo-Op Encouraging Words for others

This is my 6th great day!! I was nervous about being able to do it, especially after reading about some people experiencing problems and reading about them crying with hunger. It has been , dare I say not bad & jinx myself?!? lol! I teach 2nd grade & was nervous about having to "go" all the time. I had a talk with my students about me drinking a lot of water & having to be out of the room a couple of times. As a rule elementary teachers train their bladder to go: 1. right before the 1st bell 2. at their PE time 3. at lunch & 4. After the last bell. If you're out of the room & something happens....liability issues not to mention your principal and parents bringing the wrath of God because John stabbed Sally with a pencil while you were ...out of the room..they don't care if you have to tinkle or not!!! Anyway that has been fine...no kids on the floor tussling when I come back. I thought I'd list what I'm drinking & when because it has been SO EASY. I had bee at 250# for about 15 years. Then about 280-290 for the last couple of years. Knowing that I was going to get banded I've not even cared one little bit about what I had been eating, or how much. I went in to get weighed on the 5th & I as 311.5# I thought I was going to faint! I started the liquid diet this past Monday. I've lost weight every day, naturally since I'm not eating!! This morning I was down 12#. But the morst important thing is that 90% of the time I have not been hungry, I have had no problems & I have been happy. Here's what I've been doing. PS Not sure if it's 100% right or "legal" but here it is: 5:30 - 6:30am 2 huge cups of coffee with a little skim milk (this is normal for me) 9:30 a bottle of water with Slim Shots appetite suppressent powder I got from Wal-Mart. 12:00 1 box prepared of sf Jello 1 container of Muscle Milk 110 calories, 35% protein..absolutely delicious 3:15 1 can of a chocolate protein 110 cal. 35% protein 6:00ish another box of prepared jello & a Muscle Milk, then a little while later a couple of sugar free fudgiscles I hope this may help some of you getting ready to go pre-op. I can't do broths ugh & I of course love chocolate. Good luck to all of you getting ready to begin this!
susan1010

susan1010

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Blog 85600
 

Two days post op!!!

Well, I'm now banded as of 03-11-10. My doctor moved my surgery up a day. It's hard for me to believe there are folks who get banded on Friday & go back to work on Monday. There is no way I could do that. This is the first day I've been able to half way move around without feeling like I'm dying. Even though I'm in pain, it will be well worth it in the long run. :thumbup:
tsmrdh

tsmrdh

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