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Blog 82761
 

Insurance Approved

My insurance took about 1 week to approve. Now I am waiting on a surgery date. So Excited can't wait to have it done and become a different person. :tt1:
Woodford4

Woodford4

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Blog 61819
 

pain?

So i have two weeks to dwell and that is what i am doing! I have a question for the women out there that have had children. Is the surgery pain any worse then a c-section? I have had two and just keep thinking to my self it cant be any worse than that right???? And how long to you feel like your self again?:tt1:
princesslaurie1

princesslaurie1

12
Blog 1660
 

8 days until surgery, scared

I have been feeling pretty good about my decision to have the sleeve done, until last night. It just hit me; this is irreversable. I can't take it back. What are the long term consequences? No one knows. These questions of doubt started when I read the blog about stomach cancer. Oh boy, did that get my over anxious mind working! I am not sure what I am going to do. I have got myself so scared that I am very seriously thinking about not doing the surgery at all which is very, very disappointing to me. I encourage anyone who reads this blog to please give me your two cents, as I am so close to surgery. Thanks!
kimber29

kimber29

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Blog 50043
 

dinner

i had a Campbells soup at hand (creamy tomato) and 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes. im stuffed. i couldnt eat another molecule if my life depended on it.   are some people on mushies actually able to eat as much as they want? i get full really quick these days and i dont have much of an appetite.   its that time of the month too. is it just me or does the band feel tighter during this time of the month?
harliquinn

harliquinn

1
enjoylife's Journal
 

Ready or Not, Here I Come!!!!!

Well here I am. Back in the 230’s and would you know I am not happy? Heck I was 233 last June. I am 236-8 now. I’ve recently been as low as 234, but can’t seem to stay there. I am coming up on my two year bandiversary. I thought that by now I would be much smaller. I had major surgery last June and it took a lot out of me physically because my recovery was long, painful, and hard. I’m glad that I did it though. I am so much better off than I was before. I can move around and I don’t need any apparatus. When I sit down, I’m not spending all of my time trying to figure out how I can gracefully get back up out of the chair. So though that road was tough and I gained 33 pounds. I am better, stronger, and happier. I wish I was at least back to 233lbs, but I know I will get there. My bandiversary is March 24, 2010. I promise me that I will be in the 220’s by then. I don’t care if it’s just 229.5 – as long as that scale does not register anything above that. Of course if it says anything from 225 down, I’m gonna hafta buy myself a sundress! Of course that means I’d better start working a whole lot harder on getting rid of this arm flab; but everything comes with a cost. Fellow banders, I am back with a vengeance! I just checked out TMG333’s pictures – check her out – she looks fabulous! I want to post pictures that look like that. I can be obnoxiously competitive sometimes – but I have to give her props. She looks great. I wish that I looked that good after losing 100 lbs, but I was quite heavy when I started. At my heaviest I was about 340 – 350. I can hardly believe that myself, but it’s true. It’s time to post more pictures. I want to see for myself if I have made visible progress. I also want to have record of the 230’s because once I get into those 220’s it’s all downhill from there (not effort – just my numbers J). Two-hundred twenty something pounds – GET READY BABY because I am coming through. I don’t plan to stay for long, but I do plan on celebrating my being there! Wooo Hoooo for me!!!!!
enjoylife

enjoylife

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Blog 61819
 

I got my date!

I cannot believe have quick this process has been! I GOT MY DATE! 3-23-2010!!!! That happens to be my birthday! I am excited and nervous at the same time. i start my shakes tuesday!:tt1:
princesslaurie1

princesslaurie1

1
Blog 87367
 

Intro: I'm ranting like an idiot to let it all out of me.

I have no idea what I'm doing here so I'm just going to type whatever nonsense comes out of my head... HERE WE GO! As of now, I just finished exercising to a couple of dance videos I found on exercisetv.com. I'm hungry but I refuse to eat because my mother took us out to On the Borders today and I looked up the calorie amount I ate and was not a happy person >:closedeyes: Yeah, severely pissed off. As of now, I weigh about 255. I'm 5'5, fair skin, brown hair, brown eyes, thin upper lip, thick lower lip and I have hips... I mean seriously... these puppies are huge. I know if I lost the weight, I would have a body I would LOVE because of my hips. I'm obese, but I have a shape still and I'm happy about that. I feel like if it weren't for the hips, my confidence wouldn't exist. I realize now that this is going to be a long read... sorry~ I guess my thoughts of this surgery came when I had a friend who weighed about 170lbs a year ago fall into anorexia and is now 130lbs... what I hate about it all is how beautiful she looks. I think I almost have a crush on her! I hate it with all my being though because I know I'm not a bad looking girl but my fat ass is in the way of all my pretty >8( I wanted to be her size (size 8)... Another fact: I LOVE KPOP (Korean Pop music). I mean... I seriously am obsessed with it.. I want to visit the country some day and see my favorite stars in concert... The issue? South Korea looks down on the overweight. They find it disgusting. One of my favorite groups, Super Junior (13 member boy band), has a plus size member. His name is Shin Dong. He weighs in at over 200+ pounds but is a great dancer and amazing choreographer. During a radio interview he said: “If someone had to lose weight, I would tell that person to lose weight. Lose some weight, why can’t you take care of yourself. When I say this, the person might think, ‘Look who’s talking,’ but I would reply, ‘I’m a boy and you’re a girl.‘” Was this down right rude and sexist, GOOD LAWD YES... But he was right about one thing, why couldn't I take care of myself? I could honestly care less about him, but I couldn't help but think how I let my weight get this far. Another group, Girls' Generation.. granted I'm not a fan of their music but the girls themselves are so gorgeous and THIN... I mean, they are so amazingly pretty and guys everywhere (international fans and Korean fans alike) go nuts for them!     I don't want to be as stick thin... but every time I see a cake or something I want to eat, I repeat "SNSD (short of Girls' Generation) in my head over and over again. I guess my rant in all of this is that I want to be able to go Korea without being ashamed of my own body... On a side note: I am not Asian. At all. In fact, I live in the Bronx with no form of cash whatsoever (we live in public housing... don't judge me!), so as to how I will even be able to ever reach Korea anytime soon is BEYOND me.. but I will!     I'm a teenager. Part of me is doing this for vanity... sue me! But another reason is my mother. She's overweight and considering the surgery herself. This is becoming a "mother and daughter" type experience. She's a diabetic (type II). Yesterday she wanted to check my sugar.. I screamed my brains out for her to get that needle AWAY FROM ME. I DID NOT LIKE THE IDEA OF THIS HIDE AND GO SEEK NEEDLE PICERCING MY SKIN ALL FOR THE SAKE OF BLOOD but then I thought, if I continue the way I'm going, that horrid horrid needle that terrified me to the point of screaming will become the tool of life or death.. Missing one insulin shot will result in a possible welcome party at the hospital and I don't think I have the power in me to do it. My mom is constantly complaining how much she hates sticking needles into herself.. I don't want this for my future. it already hurts me so much to see her that way, so why would I want to put my children through it? (eh, if I'm going the way I am, I don't think I'll ever have children... those sappy violins can gladly start playing now!) I don't want it. I can't have it.     I need to lose weight.     And I'm going to. I will.     Surgery date on the 18th.     We're only young once. I don't want to live life as if I never was.:tt1:
Lifejump

Lifejump

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Blog 61341
 

Been There, Done That?And Got the T-Shirt to Fit

I mentioned in one of my recent blogs that I went a Bon Jovi concert last week. The show was great and it was amazing watching women from 8-80 drool and swoon over Jon Bon. One of the rituals of going to almost any concert is getting the concert t-shirt. In the past, every time I pick a shirt I like, it is never available in my size 3XL or 4XL, which usually meant, I bought a baseball hat with the band logo instead. However, this time was different. Obviously, with the LapBand, I am losing weight so I asked what they had in 2XL and of course both of the shirts I wanted were available. So…thinking of the future I bought both shirts. I am glad to report that when I tried on the 2XL today it fit. I know this is a small victory, but it felt great and is one of those proof points that band is working and that I can do better in the future.
Cingulus

Cingulus

5
Blog 86790
 

5 days to go

so i have 5 days to go and then i get banded!!! im soo excited. on monday i have pre opt at the hospital my copay is 980.00 which i was amazed when i found out. im gathering recipes and making lists of what i am going to need after the surgery. im scared of the liquid diet after the surgery. im hoping that it isnt going to be as hard as it is now.
Countrychic

Countrychic

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Blog 87348
 

count down to surgery

i've waited so long...5 years and the day is almost here .I start my protein liquid 2 wks pre-op on tues the 9th.My surgery is scheduled for march 23.I'm so happy and excited.
annmar

annmar

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Desiree's Lap Band Journey
 

Laaazy Day

I can't wait to start Insanity.... This week is my lst week of Prep with Hip Hop Abs and I so love this DVD! but I'm so about Insanity starting the 15th :tt1: I ordered Results and Recovery and hope I have that in time to use with Insanity and Shakeology! I'm also very excited about my Taste Party Saturday and I'll try to have one every week. I hope my friends and family show up! They'll be amazed at the benefits of Shakeology.... okay well I gotta take a nap cos I feel slightyl drained... xo desi
Desiree1970

Desiree1970

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Blog 86799
 

The Fat Mommy [@ the playground]

Being the Fat Mommy at the playground (with the cherubic angel faced albeit a lil chubby) is NO. FUN. It was a very rude awakening for me about how people look at fatties like myself. And even moreso at the kids of these fat parents - especially if they display one iota of being a little rounder than the other kids.   My daughter is beautiful, outgoing, funny, loving, affectionate...but I caught the looks of other parents - at me, then her, then me again, then her again, then a shaking of the head or look of...pity. I mean, really?? I was the ONLY parent out in the play area running around with my child - yet they looked at me like I shoud be ashamed...for being fat, and for having the nerve to be seen in public running around with my lil chubby toddler.   Now, in my defense - GiGi was in NYC being spoiled by Auntie and G'ma. She put on a few pounds BUT, that doesn't mean that she is destined to be a fat girl like her mother. I've seen a lot of chubby toddlers with SKINNY parents, and aint nobody giving THEM the gasface. *gasfacing the ppl that gave ME the gasface*   I'm on this journey so that I can be healthy, and live longer and have the opportunity to enjoy playing with my growing child. Not only to mention, to teach her healthy eating & living habits. I'm overly concerned about her lot in life in terms of body type and (future) self image...which makes me super sensitive to things like what happened yesterday. I was litterally in tears when we left, and typing thru tear-filled eyes now.   I'm on my way to a better life...and my not-even 2 year old daughter hopefully won't remember me as the Fat Mommy that everybody else sees...but as the woman who would do anything in the world for her. IDK...reality checks are the hardest to cash. This will only make me more determined to stay the course. And bring my entire family with me on the way.   Today - I'm going to hold my head high as we venture to yet another mall. And I DARE a mofo to give me the Fat Mommy glare.
vanishingvixen

vanishingvixen

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Blog 51464
 

So disappointed

:thumbdown:Hello all, So i had the LAP-BAND® surgery done back in 2008 and since then i have only lose about 60 pounds. I'm at the point that im so ready to just quit the refills because there not making a difference to me. I'm still eatting little and healthy, i have my day where i do snack but its not to the extreme and i cant seem to realize why its talkin so long to lose the weight. I do excersie but i have slacked of alot because when u dont see result you get into this i dont wanna do this any more mode. If there is anyone out there that has been where i am please help me out. G bypass folks dont understand because they dont have to do hardly anything to lose the first hundred pounds. I need another 100 pounds off of me and i need HELP......:tt1::closedeyes:
973madge

973madge

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Blog 85162
 

March 6....18 days to go!!

I can't believe that in 18 days I will have a toll to help live a better and healthier life. I have so many dreams....things I want to do in my new life. I want to be healthy and have a healthy relationship with food. For the last week or so, I've been doing really well. I haven't even started my preop diet yet and I am down 12 pounds. For me, that is wonderful.:tt1: I am very proud of myself. It's not easy, especially with Beth having all of the Mountain Dew in the fridge, but I know that I can't have even one sip, It would be detrimental to my health at this point. Probably because then I would want a whole one.... My body is feeling better in some ways as well. I seem to have a bit more energy and not needing to nap everyday like I used to. I am a bit nervous about seeing my doctor on Monday. I find out my test results and find out if I will be cleared for surgery.....gosh I hope so. I can't wait for the day when I can walk one whole mile and not want to die on the sidewalk. I want so badly to enjoy nature, my dog, my wife, my life. Sometimes I sit and cry because I am 40 and feel as if I have wasted so much time...I want to enjoy the rest of my time on this earth...I want to live life to the fullest. God, Buddah,....Please help me. Give me the strength and courage to do what I need to do for my health today.... Thank You!!!!
Megg40

Megg40

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Blog 85600
 

Seven days until surgery !!!

Seven more days until surgery.:thumbdown: I'm getting more nervous and felt a little weak this morning when I got out of bed, until after having my protein shake. I've lost 6.5 lbs. this week.:closedeyes: The liquid diet can be a little hard some days, but others, I don't mind at all. I know that next week @ this time, the surgery will all be over with and I'll be on my way. :tt1:
tsmrdh

tsmrdh

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Blog 48805
 

Daughter needs to know

Hi, My wife and I were banded in Michigan about 2 years apart by the same Dr. but we had insurance. My daughter lives in Pensacola FL. and wants to come here to have it done. The problem is she has no insurance and was told it would be around $17,500. I'm trying to encourage her to get it done in Fl. Does anyone Know of Dr. Friedman in Pensacola and what he charges and is there any type of financing available. She is about 5"10 270 lbs. If you know of anyone else in that area please let me know? Thanks
Marshall

Marshall

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Blog 21263
 

tough day

Today was a tough day. I went to Covent Garden in London with Marcus and my two daughters. We were shopping for running shoes. Marcus is running the London Marathon at the end of April.   Covent Garden is full of food!!! People were eating everywhere. The smells were fantastic. I am on day two of a milk only diet :closedeyes: Then Marcus had a cheese and bacon pasty which smelled like heaven, I had a latte. Later we ended up in the Battersea Pie shop where Marcus had a beef pie and No1 daughter had steak and ale pie and mashed potatoes. No 2 daughter had paella. I had another latte. :thumbdown:   I have to get through days like this as they are not going to stop eating just because I have but boy it was hard. I am glad to be home "safe" away from temptation.   I miss food though. Will that ever go away????:tt1:
bubbalouieuk

bubbalouieuk

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Blog 83970
 

Rolaids Spells Fast Relief!

Well it's been 2 weeks and I'm down 15 lbs. :tt1: After I woke up from surgery, I had a lot of back pain. Since I had abdominal surgery I was really confused as to why my back was hurting. First the nurse said it was because I had been laying down so long. Hmm, well I lay down for 8 hours every night and I don't wake up with back pain...but in any case, I tried to sit up and walk as much as I could but the nausea made that quite difficult. The next morning the nausea was gone but not the back pain. I again asked the nurse, a different one and she said that it was trapped air aka gas and that I needed to get up and walk around. So for the next few days, I tried to do exactly that. At one point, the pain was so bad I thought I would pass out. I had started to think that my spine had somehow been injured during surgery. I finally decided to try some GasX, after a couple of hours of excruciating pain... it did nothing. I had also bought a some Rolaids extra strength antacid and antigas and decided to try that. What a relief!!Within minutes I felt better and was bouncing around wereas I could barely walk before. I had no idea that my back pain was gas, usually pain from that is in your side or stomach not your back! Other than the terrible gas I had, there was relatively little pain. The moral of this story...if you have that kind of pain when you wake up from surgery, take some Rolaids. I needlessly suffered for 4 days!
buttafly

buttafly

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Blog 85448
 

Wow - Am I surprised!

Last night was the second night I wore the BiPap. I managed to wear it for about five hours and I vaguely remember taking it off to get up to use the bathroom so I must've just left it off. NTL I am surprisingly rested and clear-head. Thinking of this machine as a "spa treatment" i.e., my "beauty" sleep has helped.
RavenClaw779

RavenClaw779

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Blog 80036
 

Protein Shake Recipes Needed!!!

I purchased a new blender from Sam's Club. The Oster Professional Series. Figured I am now a person who requires a blender on a daily basis. Can't wait to use it!     Truthfully, I am getting tired of the plain vanilla, chocolate and strawberry protein powders in a shaker to get me through my post op days. I just need more spice to life. Please help! Can you send me what worked for you?   I had LAP-BAND®® Surgery on Monday, March 1st, so I am only a few days Post Op. Can't do the mushies just yet.   Confessional Time: I ate a few things yesterday I feel very guilty about.   First, I ate Egg Drop Soup. I figured there were no LAP-BAND®® risks and that the small egg pieces in the soup would not be frowned upon by my doctor. More protein, right?   Secondly, I enjoyed 1.5 cups of Chester's Butter Flavored Puffcorn. My parents came to visit me, and we ended up watching a movie after a long day of shopping. My mom kindly thought of me and offered this as a snack instead of eating real buttered popcorn. It dissolved easily before swallowing. However the idea of eating junk food so soon after surgery really isn't wonderful either. I can go on to tell you it was baked, had zero trans fats, and all that other marketing wizardry on the bag that leads us astray from the healthy path, but we all know at the end of a dieting day it was junk.     Guilt aside, I may use this later though as an alternative to popcorn when I do splurge at the movies. Just in small pre-portioned amounts.   Happy Saturday Everyone!   -Chris
drowsydad

drowsydad

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Blog 87335
 

3rd Day!!

Today is my 3rd day since my surgery and honestly it hasnt been easy. The combinantion of pain medicine and anesthesia made me very sick the first two days after surgery. Right now I feel like dealing with the pain rather than dealing with nausia so im limiting the amount of pain medicine im taking in. If anyone out there has any suggestions or has went through the same thing please let me know. Thank you!!
blab1980

blab1980

2
Blog 41626
 

Too much of a good thing

I got scared because I ate a whole can of Chunky soup... geez...   So, now I am 'overfilled' - can't sleep for the acid reflux I have, can't keep water down, have zero energy, but I'm walking and working out anyway.   Love the weight loss though. :tt1:
2GoodDogs

2GoodDogs

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