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Blog 86790
 

Day 5 on Pre-Opt diet

So my weekend is over and tomorrow i head back to work. i thought that this weekend was going to be the hardest and that i wasnt going to make it bc lets face it when you are on the go constantly like i am its easy just to grab an optifast and go. but when you are home all day and have to make breakfest, lunch, and dinner for kids its a completely different situation. sunday was the hardest day for me this weekend bc i had to cook the family dinner for everyone. :rolleyes2: so i made dinner and then i went to walmart until i couldnt smell or imagine the dinner anymore. but the important thing is that i made it and its gotten easier. this is a lifestyle change and i understand that which is why i am trying my damnest to make this work. i am determined especially when i looked at the calandar and seen that my surgery is basically next thursday 9.5 days to go!!!!! back to work tomorrow. just taking it one day at a time. :thumbup:
Countrychic

Countrychic

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Blog 86799
 

Totally in my feelings...What a day!!

Today was full of highs & lows. Certainty & uncertainty. Hope & doubt.     I had my physical exam to try and set things off on the right foot. Especially since I know that Dr. monitored weight loss is part of the deal when it comes to getting to the surgery date. I found out I have a “mild” heart murmur, which did not please the queen at. ALL. But the good thing is that my doc said he will try to help the process along as much as possible.     I also went to my first meeting at the Fat Surgeon’s office. *straightface* (some of the BIGGEST waiting room chairs I’ve EVER seen. And a “cattle” scale to boot.) GREAT info session that provided me with info that I hadn’t thought about. I may ultimately decide to take a route other than the Lap Band – totally dependent on what is/isn’t covered by my insurance -but at this point, I’m going with my gut. (no pun intended)         So, maybe I just need to chalk it up to my own ignorance…but the process leading to actually scheduling the surgery is ALOT longer than I anticipated. Granted, I have limited first hand knowledge, and everyone’s experience is different. But, I was told [in general] to expect a 3 month (best case) to 1 year (worst case) wait before my actual surgery date. Of course there are 100/50/11 tons of paperwork, and testing, and evaluations, and re-DUNK-ulous insurance “stuff” to be handled. Hell, my insurance may not even approve it. (tho according to the requirements for candidacy, I’m a shoe-in). I am starting to get concerned about the possibility that I may be denied. Which will leave me at big, fat, square one.         I did find that I’ll be able to utilize some of my own resources (ie: my own doctors) to get some of the pre-requisites accomplished (psyche eval, medical clearance, etc). But I also found that to land on the closer end of the surgery date spectrum (for me, best case is looking like a September surgery date) I could do a “one stop shop” at the surgical facility. Bad news is that will add on some out-of-pocket costs on my end. *sigh* What to do, what to do? (tho im not even sure I’ll even have a say – I gotta see what Aetna is talking about first.)         What I *DO* know is: I grossly underestimated how convoluted the process is for me to go from my dream to my destiny. Admittedly, I left there feeling a little discouraged. All of the what-if’s and uncertainty is like’ta give me a friggen anxiety attack.I have my “official” consultation – my own personal path forward – scheduled for March 15. Things should be clearer by then.         On another note: Day 1 of operation Skinny Cow (an oxymoron, I know. A cow can only be so skinny. I get it. But it seemed to fit my mood today *lol*)I think I’ll make my food journal entries separate from here on out. Just consider today a 2 for 1 special. Starting point: 300#   Fatty Girl Food Journal:   Bowl of Life Cereal w/soy milk
small slice cheese pizza
1/2 grilled chicken quesedilla w/low fat cheese
1 fudge pop (a surprisingly good treat @ only 60 calories!)
fresh apple juice
I feel pretty full, but my daily diet leaves alot to be desired. I’ll have to consume more food/healthy snacks spread out over the course of the day. But seriously, just looking at it – this is a STELLAR performance for me considering… I definitely need to work in more water, alot less juice, and add some veggies. No problem. Today was just one of those kinds of days. Btu I’m proud. *yawn*     It’s been a long day. I’m calling it a night… Maybe my outlook will be better in the morning. Time to take it to God in prayer! What’s meant to be…WILL!
vanishingvixen

vanishingvixen

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Blog 79520
 

My 1st Fill

Well I had my first fill today. It wasn't bad like I thought it was going to be. He just had me lay down on the table poked around on the right side of my tummy. (by the way my dumbass thought my port was on the left haha) Then he rubbed alcohol on my tummy said your going to feel a small stick then some movement and pressure. I was prepared for the worse and it never came. The stick wasn't worse then a regular shot prick and when he put the fluid in I got kind of a head rush. You can't really explain the feeling. It's not bad just different. I sat up drank a few sips of water and was on my way. Pretty easy considering what I was expecting. I am down 40 pounds now so thats really exciting. I'm on liquids tonight then mushies then I can go back to normal foods. I'm really feeling the band tonight, but he said some people swell and that should go down in a few days. I'm enjoying it while it lasts because I'm not hungry at all and I have been starving for like a month. I go back in 2 weeks to see if I need another fill. Hopefully he will tell me I've lost another 2-4 pounds. I am really excited to have my first fill because it makes it seem just that much more real to me. Hope all is well with everyone.
AprilShowers2010

AprilShowers2010

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Blog 80125
 

week 12

Week 12 and I'm down 43lbs. I am so happy to see the numbers are still moving. I have been trying to walk everyday, I wish it wasn't so cold and wet out. I really, do, need to step up my water intake! Like I really really need too!!! Oppsies! LOL :rolleyes2:
Theresa'sMom415

Theresa'sMom415

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Blog 40740
 

chili

Such yummy vegetable chili w/ quinoa today.   protein drink 160 popcorn 130 veggie chili 130 turkey chili 100 popchips 360 lifewater x3 0 1 gs cookie 38 = 918
Gildy

Gildy

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Blog 86900
 

My journey

I am one month into the process.... I have my pre-op class Thursday, and I'm looking forward to learning more about the surgery, and having more questions answered. I am hoping that once I complete all my requirements, which will be next week, I can get the authorization soon afterwards... I've read of people having to wait a year, ugh... I hope I do not have to wait that long. :rolleyes2: I'm looking forward to the journey and the challenges that await me. 3/1/2010
texaschic

texaschic

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Blog 86881
 

Everything I can't discuss around the watercooler @ the office....

Truthfully, there is no watercooler in my office. But, regardless, this is subject matter I prefer to keep out of the workplace.   So... where to start? Briefly, I was supposed to begin my 6 month "supervised weight loss" period back in April 2008. However, I was still somewhat arrogant at that point and thought "Nope, I can do this on my own. I am NOT going to sit on my @ss for 6 months and not lose any weight." I was at the borderline of having a BMI to qualify - hence the no weight loss for 6 months thing even thought it would have been considered my 6 month program for the insurance company. So my arrogance got me to November 2009 where my BMI was 10 points higher. Yes, 10. Ugh. So much for success. Yay! Luckily, during that time frame my insurance policy somehow changed and that 6 month period was shortened to 3. That 3 months zipped by, especially with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years thrown in there. Next thing I know I'm starting the pre-op diet, waiting not so patiently for that insurance approval to come through. Finally, the Thursday of the
Jennilyn

Jennilyn

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Blog 85732
 

Surgery completed this am

Well the surgery is over and I am back at home. It went very quickly. I did not throw up. Any pain or nausea is minor. I do have some burning just under my breast bone that the doctor says comes from the manipulation of my stomache to put on the band. :thumbup:   They gave me water and popsiciles. I found the popsiciles the most soothing. You guys are right walking around did help quite a bit.   Just trying to take it easy. I am trying some broth this afternoon. We will see how that goes. I was told I can only have water (flavoring is OK), unsweetened juice, jello or clear broth for the next 7 day. Bet that is going to get old.   Just happy the surgery is finally over the the adventure starts here. My weight was down from 240 my last visit to 233. I was pleased with that.:rolleyes2:   Still very sleepy.....gotta go.
Neverquit

Neverquit

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Blog 1789
 

Need advice

Hi everyone I just had my surgery done 02/18/2010 down 15lbs and I feel great but there's only one problem every time I drink something I get a very bad pain :sad0: down my throat all the way to my stomach that makes me gasp for air or I just walk it out and I just want to know is that normal...:biggrin0:
by by fatty

by by fatty

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Blog 85392
 

Anxious

I am meeting with the dietitian tomorrow to get my liquid diet for the 2 week post op diet and them wednesday for ekg,blood work and chest exray. I think im done with all the pre stuff, they sure dont make it easy to get approved! Im to the point where i just want to get banded and start my new journey! MARCH 30 here i come:thumbup: Wish me luck!
trisha lynne

trisha lynne

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Blog 86799
 

Twitter me this...

www.twitter.com/starrdusstt www.twitter.com/vanishingvixen   OH yeah - I'm also a jewelry artist. This will be a great benefit during my journey as I need to divert my attention from food...I can refocus on my craft. check me out! :rolleyes2: www.ggxjewels.com
vanishingvixen

vanishingvixen

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Blog 87008
 

Do I have a chance?

I am 25 years old and have a BMI of 38. I have high blood pressure and I'm prediabetic. I have had trouble with my weight my whole life. I have insurance with United Health Care. Do I have a chance at getting approved?
ate676s

ate676s

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Blog 87012
 

help scared

Hi everyone i had lapband surgery 2008.I been seening a new doctor for 3 months now.I had a fill in dec and had a fill wends.I could not eat any soilds since wends i also been haveing burning feeling .I deff think its because i am over filled.Has anyone experice this.I went to the doc today and he unfilled me.:rolleyes2:
kimberly41976

kimberly41976

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Blog 1536
 

Down some pounds

Hey everyone! It has been awhile since I have posted anything here, but I have been a busy guy. I have taken myself, in the past month from 270 down to 252lbs. I have been training nearly daily and on a lower calorie diet, that is TOTALLY doable. I feel great! Most days I feel like I am not sleeping enough. Mostly my own fault, but last night my body told me SLEEP - so much so that I fell asleep by 9pm LOL. I am taking my multivitamin and Omega 3s and have even reduced my diabetes meds already. Looking more forward to my surgery on May 7th, everyday! Just wanted to share my weight loss success. My BMI has gone from 43 to 40 - just loving it and what is to come post Sleeve! :biggrin0:
PhatmanWalkin

PhatmanWalkin

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Blog 52574
 

3rd Fill Today and Another Pound Down

First of all, I got on the scale this morning and am down another pound. I am now consistently losing one pound every two days ever since I stepped up my exercise and cut out the empty calories. This is awesome for me! Woohoo!!! :rolleyes2:   Then, it was off to my surgeon's office for my 3rd fill this morning. The nurse was very impressed w/my results since my second fill. Their scale showed a 7 pound loss since my last fill which was less than 3 weeks ago. I almost thought for a few minutes that I wasn't gonna get a fill. She had to go outside and check w/someone else to see if it was OK. She told me she is used to filling Realize bands more often and the criteria for getting a fill is different between Realize and Lapband (which is what I have).   I was glad to find out that I could get a fill today... no wasted trip. She put in .5 at first, I sat up and took a sip of water, then she put in .5 more and I took another sip of water, I could feel it a little in my chest so she then took out .25. So, my fill today ended up being .75 which gives me a total of 5.25cc in a 10cc lapband.   I am supposed to be on clear liquid only for 72 hours (that is the drill w/my doctor) so I have no idea at this point if this fill has really created any more restriction for me. It feels like the water is going down a little bit slower, but not sure if that is just my imagination.   I will for sure stay on clear liquids for the rest of the day, but if I get really hungry tomorrow, I will try yogurt. That is what I did last time and it worked fine for me. Generally, I don't think I have a large inflamatory response to these fills. I have not gotten sick or PB'd at all yet through this whole process (knock on wood) even though I have consistently gotten more and more good restriction after each fill.   All that said, I am very very happy w/how my fill went today. Before this fill, I felt like I was close to my sweet spot. I would be scared if I had gotten more than 1cc today... .75 seems like it might just be perfect. Of course, this is all in theory until I eat again, but so far so good. :thumbup:
adagray

adagray

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Blog 85870
 

Day 14- Atkins and Dietician Appt.

Well, today marks day 14 on an extremely strict Atkins diet of eating 20 or less of net carbs. I am happy to report I have lost 6.5 pounds! My surgery weight needs to be at 213.5 and I am now at 212.5. So proud of myself. It hasn't been easy at all but I feel good that i am getting a good jump start on making sure i eat protein first and then veggies. My hunger is down, my face looks thinner and my clothes are a bit more comfortable. I am going to stick to the phase 1 portion for 1 more week then move on to phase 2 next week.   So, I met with my dietitian today and we went over all thats expected after surgery. I was pleased to know that i will have no pre-surgery diet since my weight is down to where it needs to be. I brought my food journals like she asked and even did the 2 day "mushies" diet like she requested, which was not easy being on the Atkins diet! She said I was her star patient. I was pretty pleased with that. I just did what she asked me to do before meeting with her.   I did find out that I will get a surgery date when I meet with my surgeon (March 16). I can't wait. I have finished everything except the 2 last support groups that insurance requires. Fingers crossed for the end of March.   My first pre-op hurtle: I had an all girls party last Saturday where my friends and I got together to have drinks and food. I was really worried about this and thought about not going so I could avoid all the food. Then I realized i needed to go for my own sake and sanity. I can't hide from these social events. I need to go out and embrace them and be strong. So, i decided not to drink so I wouldn't give into the temptation easier. There were sooo many goodies and all the stuff i love like chips and dip, ziti, cookies, etc. I ate before I went and sipped my water all night. I made it through successfully but it wasn't easy. My friends are so used to me drinking and eating along with them, that of course I stuck out like a sore thumb. First question: Are you pregnant? Thats a huge negative. So, i told a couple of the girls and it was nice to talk with them and get their support. I have decided to tell people about my choice of WLS and I am not regretting it yet. I have had a lot of support and I know I will need it to make me be successful on this journey.   So now, I continue to diet and exercise and wait for March 16th.
Jilly29

Jilly29

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Blog 75574
 

I am going to be a beautiful Mother of the Bride!

:rolleyes2:Yes my youngest daughter is getting married in October! She has always wanted the different things from all the other girls so 10-10-10 is her choice for a wedding date, won't be around for another 1,000 years! Great Choice! It will also be cooler in Florida for a wedding outside! We went shopping for "Styles" in Wedding gowns and Mother of the Bride Gowns Saturday and a Tasting from the Caterer's. The food was delicious and by the time we got through with the Cocktail selections I was full! LOL The tiny crab cakes (4 of them) were the best! And the crostini's were good too (2) Shrimp Cocktail (2) and I was stuffed! I found a beautiful gown, loved the style on me! A size 14 is what I tried on but I "HAVE" to order a size 12!!!!!!How wonderful is that? When I started this LapBand Journey, I weighed almost 270 lbs and wore 22-24-26's depending on how they were made. I Thank God for leading me in the direction of the Band! Have a happy Day all!:thumbup:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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Blog 62103
 

Abdominoplasty Consultation

Well, as I discussed in my blog about my 6th 7th fill my doc said that he felt I was ready for tummy tuck. As you may recall I was shocked. At the time I was 307lbs. I am 293 2 weeks later and still what I feel is way to heavy for an adominoplasty. But I went to the consultation and my doc said that I'm an ideal candidate. He said I would be a bit happier with the results if I lost another 20 lbs of so but that either way I would be very happy. He is going to start the process of gathering all the paperwork for insurance approval which he beleives will cover it. My doc said that insurance covers panniculectomy and not abdominoplasty - he says he does not do just a panniculectomy he always does an abdominoplasty because its about the looks for him and he wouldn't do that to a patient. He will bill for a panniculectomy and do an abdominoplasty. He said the surgery should take out about 10 -15 lbs worth of skin and fat! Yay! I expressed to him my concern about scarring ( I keloid) - he said that he will put quite a bit of focus on making sure the skin heals properly and though he can not guarantee that it will not scar he will take great efforts including special cortizone tape and different creams that he feels will substantially control the scarring. So I'm a happy camper. He said we're gonna shoot for about 3-4 months from now because I have different business trips I need to take in April and May so we're gonna go for late May, early June! I hope late MAY! That will give me 3-4 months to lose about 20 lbs. In 3 months I hope to be able to lose closer to 30 or even 40. Every little bit helps. We'll get together and set the date in about a month!   I'm excited and keep trying to imagine my body without this pannus! I need to start saving up now - the insurance won't cover the whole new wardrobe I'll need! :thumbup::rolleyes2:
PrincesaJenE

PrincesaJenE

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Blog 62103
 

My First UNfill

Well I had my first unfill. Since my last fill on 2/10/10 where I got .4 ccs in my band - I've been STRUGGLING. I would go for days where I could barely keep anything down. At first it was mostly just the morning and early afternoon - but usually by late evening I could eat. I figured I was just getting used the the band and I was losing weight like CRAZY! My thought process was, losing weigh so quickly my band would quickly become loose and thus I just need to wait out the tightness of the band. I tried to just stick to soups, Hot tea, water, but it got to the point where I could keep down nothing and was throwing up 5 to sometimes 9 or 10 times a day. I started waking up in the middle of the night coughing up stomach acid. I read about throwing up so much causing acid reflux - with this information and going 4 straight days not keep ANYTHING down I knew that I needed an unfil :-( . So I called my doc. He got me in this past Saturday. In just over 2 weeks I had lost 14 lbs ! I lose about 5-8 lbs a month so I was floored with the 14 lbs. My doc unfilled me 6 whole CC's - to put this in perspective my last two fills I got .4 ccs each time. 6 CCS removed takes me back down to about 6 months post surgery and since thens I've lost like 40 lbs so that impacts it as well. My doc said that I needed to rest a bit - he said I will be able to eat like normal so I need to be careful.   I dread gaining any of these 14 lbs loss - I needed that burst! It brought me under 300 lbs which was definitely a milestone. He's going to have me back in in 9 days for a fill and I can't imagine gaining too much in those few days - but the idea of water weight scares me. I will be okay with no more than 4 lbs - I'll be sad for any more than that. Don't want to get back to over 300 - NEVER AGAIN. I ate pretty sparingly today and yesterday. I did kinda test my band today and was happy with the result - I can't eat like "normal". I ate 1/2 of a burger - and a little dessert. Normal would have been to eat the whole burger, and all of the dessert plus 3-4 glasses of strawberry lemonade (I had water :rolleyes2:).   It was interesting though - I've become used to eating so little food that I forgot about how heavy your stomach feels after eating. A cup or so of food does not feel heavy but 2 or 3 cups can really weigh right on your midsection - never really noticed that before. So, we'll see how this goes :thumbup:. Wish me luck!
PrincesaJenE

PrincesaJenE

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Blog 85732
 

The big day...a new beginning

Well today is the big day. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am. I'm nervous. I guess we all are. The unknown is really scary. I had an unrelated surgery several years ago that was very difficult and difficult to recover from. I think I keep having flashbacks to that and expect the worst. I know I'm being silly. Everyone has been supportive here. So greatful for this site. I know the surgery only takes about an hour and I will be able to go home afterward. Just gotta keep thinking positively.:rolleyes2:   I know this is really wierd. I know I'm 240 lbs with a entire host of health problems that will hopefully be improved by this surgery. But what is strange is that in my mind I am not that weight. I do not think of myself as overwieght until I am out somewhere and catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror. Or the doctor says if you would loose some wieght your sleep apnea would go away. Strange huh.:thumbup:
Neverquit

Neverquit

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Blog 50043
 

what the HELL

jello is on my doctors list of suggested foods for this whole post-op liquid stage. and even eating pea sized bites and squishing it around in my mouth until its in several hundred tiny pieces....doesnt cut it. it gets stuck. it hurts. and then after several minutes, it goes down. you know what? JELLO AINT WORTH IT. this is absolutely ridiculous. and painful.   im really starting to think that the swelling will never go down. i feel like ill be stuck with a super tight band forever and ill only ever be able to have liquids for the rest of my life. my doctor wants me to start mushies in 4 days. YEAH I DONT THINK THATS GONNA WORK OUT REAL WELL.     sorry. i just need to rant. im upset. and right now, i hate my life and especially my surgeon.
harliquinn

harliquinn

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Blog 52574
 

Jazzercise Saturday, Sunday, and a Surprise!

I recently decided that I needed to step up my exercise program so I made it a goal to exercise EVERY day (either Jazzercise for one hour or walking on my treadmill for half an hour). My favorite exercise is Jazzercise (and it is a lot more intense than walking), but I can only get to that on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the week due to my schedule.   So, I planned to walk the rest of the week on my treadmill and maybe TRY to get to Jazzercise on Saturday morning too. I never have gotten into the routine of doing it on the weekends before because it just always seemed too hard to wake up early on the weekends. But, I'm proud to say I did it this weekend! And, not only did I do Jazzercise at 8am on Saturday, but I went today (Sunday) too at 4:45pm. Woohoo!!! :thumbup:   And, as if all of that isn't awesome enough, after class was over today, the instructor walked up to me and told me how great I move and that I could be an instructor. What?!?! Did she not notice that I am the fatest one in the room??? I was blown away. I am really good friends w/two of the other instructors (actually one is the owner), but this instructor did not know me at all nor did she know I was friends w/them. I'm used to friends saying nice things and just thinking they are saying that to be nice, but this was totally out of the blue from someone who doesn't know me. Wow!   Not that I want to be a Jazzercise instructor, but having spent my whole life feeling physically inept and awkward because of my size, its fantastic to get a compliment like this. :rolleyes2:
adagray

adagray

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