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Blog 85870
 

Lets get this show on the road already!

Can you say impatient??? Thats what I am. I have always been the kind of person that when my mind is made up, i go out and get it or do it. I can't wait for things at all. I have been lap band obsessed, especially since i found this website and all the blogs associated with it. I read, study, take notes, write down recipes, talk about it, dream about everything Lap band! Its crazy. So today, i tried to move up my surgeon appointment. Its scheduled for the 16th of March and apparently thats where it stays. The surgeon needs some time to get the results of my tests and assess my progress. From there, my paperwork will be submitted to the insurance company for final review. Who knows how long that will take. I am sooo inspired by all the success of all of you. Hopefully I will be able to have the surgery at the end of March. Seems so far away. At least my kitchen remodel will hopefully occupy my mind. For now I wait.
Jilly29

Jilly29

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Blog 71737
 

took your advice

O.K. I took your advice and filed a complaint I will keep you updated. I still don't have my medical records. I have to go back to work today. Probably will take a couple of weeks for them to process this. Anyway, I can't decide if I should go to another dr. or drop the whole lap band thing. Unforunatley, I can't go to the dr. I want because of insurance.
angel1

angel1

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Blog 73094
 

It's about that time

On day 11 of my liquid diet and I havent lost it yet. Yesterday was the most difficult day that I have had controlling my hunger. I did learn a very valuable lesson though in a moment of weakness I ate solid food and I suffered all evening. I only need one reminder and I am back on board. Since I began 11 days ago is have lost 12lbs. I am really ready for surgery on Friday. :rolleyes2:
omxhrguy

omxhrguy

1
Blog 84641
 

Starting my journey

Ok so this will prob be a long post, but well, I got alot to say. :thumbup: In Jan I decided to call my insurance ( our hospital had rec been bought out ) and see if they covered WLS. I almost ran off the road when I was told they do!!! Of course you had to meet some criteria 1) been overwt for at least 5 years.....check. 2) tried and failed wt loss on my own.....check 3) done a 6 month physician diet ...hmmmm not sure If I actually went once a month for six months. So I go home all excited and tell DH all about it. Then I pick a facility close to home and print off all the information I can find on it. Next day I wake up and think....hmm wonder if this Dr is covered by our insurance ( sure should have thought of that first ) So I go on the web site and of course not but I print a list of Dr's who are covered. There are two about 2 hours from where I live and I spend the next 3 days researching them. So I call the insurance and I am told my insurance states that I have to use one of their hospitals or its no deal. After a very long time on the phone I find out that there is only one anywhere near me ( my hospital is based out of Florida and I live in Oklahoma ) It is in Dallas Tx which is about 5 hours from me. :thumbup: DH says thats fine he doesn't mind. So I get up the nerve and call to sched a consult and they are soooo nice!! :rolleyes2: I talk with the coord who tells me since I live so far away it would be great if I could get all my stuff together before hand and then they will do all the pre-op in one day for me so I won't have to make so many trips down. ok that is all out of the way but now I have to talk to my PCP and see if she is willing to do the 6 month monitor thing for me and help set up all my other appts. ( psych and nutritionist ) She is amazing when I go see her and totally supportive of me getting the band. I'm a little nervous and she says hey if people have high blood pressure don't they take medicine to help. Why should you feel bad about getting the band to help you be healthier? :thumbup: hmmm good question. So now I'm all set. First weigh in out of the way and she will be calling me in a few days to give me my other appts!!! Ok so I think I might really be on my way to BANDLAND!!! lol :thumbup::cursing:
NightNurse

NightNurse

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Blog 81738
 

i'm bacccckkkkkk & i've brought slime with me... ugh!

i know that i haven't written in a while... i've had a lot going on with just LIFE in general... nothing bad, just busy with kids and family... :cool2:   soooo.... according to my Wii Fit, i am down 34 lbs. YIPPPPEEEE! :thumbup:   I've had another fill of 1 1/2 cc. 2 weeks ago and have really good restriction. :thumbup:   i tend to be realllllllyyyy tight in the mornings and early afternoon... by the time i'm ready for dinner, i can tolerate my food better. :rolleyes2: i have experienced 'sliming' for the first time... mmmm, not pretty. who knew that could feel so weird. :sad:   i mean, i need to burp, but it won't come up... and i can hear gurgling... and then if i just give up and let it out, no FOOOOODDDD, just slime. :crying:   i used to have a problem with my esophogus being too tight... they dialated it and that was corrected... i THOUGHT being 'stuck' might feel like that did... a choking sensation, but the air still moves... NOPE, it's more than that... i still get the choking sensation, the air is moving, but i am salavating... i mean, like a dog. so i have to let it go.   I assume this is what sliming is.   So, now that i've been disgusting... i will share a NSV, well 2 NSV's.   NSV #1- :thumbup: i have a pair of jeans that i could get into about a year ago, they were tight but i could wear them (with a muffin top of course!) i gained so much weight, i couldn't button them... well, i grabbed them out of the closet last week and BAM! they fit. i mean, they buttoned, zipped and NO MUFFIN TOP!!! Whoop Whoop!!!   NSV #2-:thumbup: i have a gorgeous evening outfit, sequined top with palazzo pants that i couldn't wear last June on my cruise. I was pissed. So, i put it on Sat and guess what? YES! IT fits!!! we are going on a cruise in March, so i am SET! Maybe it will even be baggy by then! (one can hope!)   I am really doing well on this journey. i am not dropping weight rapidly, but hey: i got the lap-band®®®®, i didn't have gastric. I figure i put it on here over 38 years... i need to take it off slowly.   i wish i had done this years ago. :cursing:   BUT, i am doing it now!   i already feel soooo much better... my clothes are looking better on me & soon it will be time to go shopping for a new bra. This one is a little baggy in the cup (which is disappointing, but hey... i can always have plastic if i need it, later.) Maybe.   Anyway, i hope that you are all doing well...   I have lost from 306 day of surgery (DEC. 30, 2009) down to 283 (Feb. 20, 2010)   That's 24 lbs. since the surgery!!! 7 weeks & 24 lbs. YYYYYIIIIPPPPPEEEEEEEEEE! that my friends, is 3.428571 lbs a week. Average. YAYAYAY!!!:tt1:   BANDLANDIA is AWESOME!!!
JennyG1971

JennyG1971

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Blog 40740
 

Brownie

ok, not to perseverate on the brownie, but, today was the beginning of all the purim celebrations and I enjoyed a delicious 310 calorie brownie that came in the Purim basket from our temple today. It was good! We went to a diner after the party and I had the tilapie. I brought most of it home. i really tried to stay away from drinking while I ate. It was good. I had about: 3 oz of tilapia 130 cals 1/2 cup spinach w/ white beans 51 cals (had to butter in there!) 1 tsp butter 30 cals 1/3 c. mashed potatoes 111 cals 2 tbs gravy 50 earlier had 1 protein drink 160 1 Sobe lifedrink 0 2 cups water 0 Brownie 310 Hummos 3 tbs 60 1tbs pb 100 = 1002   Calories are still on the lower end. I definitely felt very low energy this morning before I ate. had to lie down. That worries me. I don't want to jeopardize my health.
Gildy

Gildy

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Blog 85769
 

The countdown is on!

My surgery is scheduled for the 25th. It seems I've been waiting forever. I have already signed everything at the hospital and gave up my coins,.....clock is ticking. Today I stayed in the house and was tempted to do some munching as I studied. Everytime I got the urge to go into the kitchen, I just grabbed my water and went to town. I had 2 shakes today, and a salad and some greenbeans with tuna. I made my family mac n cheese with meatloaf and spinich and almost plucked a macaroni in my mouth that fell on the stove. Whew that was close. I usually feed my daughter but my fiancee has had to contend with that job....I'm strong enough to withstand food but not strong enough to feed the baby without temptation.Isn't that a shame? Well, I'm gonna excercise now and get ready for my week. Three more days, then I'm banded. Still tryna find the chewable citrate....no luck in stores here in Houston.
jmunks2000

jmunks2000

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Blog 1450
 

2 weeks to go

My surgery is scheduled 2 weeks from Monday. I am doing good on my preop diet. Dr. said I didn't have to, but I decided to do low carb to get over the carb withdrawal.   Told my daughter this weekend while she was home from college. Didn't seem to bother her. She just asked a few questions. I guess at that age they are really more concerned about what is going on in their circle.   My boss is the one who is having problems accepting this. He tried to talk me out of this everyday. I just keep telling him that he might be right but I am not changing my mind. At least I only have to listen to it for 2 more weeks. He is not doing it out of meaness, he is really worried, but I can't convince him that it will be alright.   My husband on the other hand is very supportive about the surgery.
txaggiemom

txaggiemom

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Just another day. . .
 

I'm NORMAL

It's been a long time coming, but I finally have a normal BMI. Not that I allow that to determine my overall health, but it's pretty awesome, right?   I am still on restricted activity for another 4 weeks which is driving me crazy, and I honestly think that is contributing to me still losing. I can't work out, and I'm going crazy. If I could build some muscle mass, I could still burn the fat, but not lose the pounds.   I'm feeling good, and enjoying food again after gb removal, but it took nearly 10 days for me to be able to eat normally.   Other than that, not a lot is going on. I've been shopping way too much, and really need to cut back. I got my wok in this week and can't wait until I get to use it. I'm so stoked for some homemade fried rice and mongolian noodles.   Cheers, and I hope everyone is doing well.
Tiffykins

Tiffykins

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The Bitter Bandster
 

Post-op instructions tomorrow

I have an appointment tomorrow with my surgeon's office to get my post-op instruction; sign my life away and most importantly, get my prescription for pain killers.   I hope the pain killers don't run out before I have surgery. :frown:   Only 8 days and 38 more shakes until surgery. Time is flying by now. It's been 2 weeks and I still love the shakes and they are satisfying my hunger.   I was hoping I would be down triple digits before surgery but I guess I am going to have to settle for about a 95 pound loss. Boy, that sucks. :redface:   I don't remember if I mentioned in my last entry or not but I have been watching the Food Network as if it were porn. I don't want the food. I want to be cooking and making a mess. I can't bring myself to cooking for my roommate if I can't sample it though. I know if I dared take one spoonful, I immediately take many more.
btrieger

btrieger

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Blog 1118
 

3 Month Update

Lets see, this week I lost 1 more pound. I really didn't think I'd have lost any due to the fact that it was Mardi Gras and I kinda got off track a bit (darn those adult beverages!) So 46#'s total so far. I did have a Dr.'s appointment (my yearly) He drew some blood (still waiting for results) but after I told him how crummy I have been about taking Vitamins (I know, no lectures please, I know) He gave me that lecture as well. He put me on B-12 injections once a month (have to do them myself...yikes!!) I'm feeling better physically. One thing I noticed in the past week is that I'm able to eat a little more (maybe a bite or 2 more off of 1/2-3/4 c) I am still not really getting hungry, but when its time for me to eat my stomach feels sort of 'weak' don't know if that makes sense, its not a sick feeling, (thanks to switching from Prilosec to Prevacid) My major think I want to work on this month is getting more exercise. I know my weight loss will speed up if I do. Here's my weight loss stats so far. Month 1: lost 26 pounds. Month 2: lost 14 pounds. Month 3: 6 pounds. I'm really ok with losing 5-10 pounds a month. I'd rather lose slowly. But I know I need to begin excersizing. I have been continuing to lose inches though my weight loss has slowed...my hips started at 47" now I'm at 42.5" I need to work out with some weights cause the 'saggies' are settin in! Well, that's about all for now..feeling hopeful and ready to shed the rest of these pounds! Oh, I'm already past my halfway goal! I have about 30 pounds to go!! I know I can do this!! :w00t:   All labs are normal!! Yay!!
Shontel

Shontel

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Blog 75657
 

... I need to VENT!!

So many things that fustrate me right now   1st-- Since my 2nd fill (Jan 28th) i have only lost 3 lbs and have NO restriction.Plan on joinning the YMCA to see if i get motivated to working out...ofcourse that is if my back/leg cooperate.   2nd-- My Sciatica is still bothering me. After 10 days of Celebrex and not working out (dr's orders) i decided to just get 2 work outs on thur and friday...and now i am limping. I dont want to be on Tylenol for the rest of my life. And i dont have the time to sit an heal...have 3 kids to take care of.   3rd-- TAX season... granted that we let H&R Block do it, i still never manage to get all the right paperwork for them and the ask questions i dont really know how to answer.I just hope the refund can get help us out.   4th-- Im eating WAY to much!!! my 3 year old twins seem to always want to eat. I spend way to much time in the kitchen and that just gives me axcess to "cruchy munchies". Bad habbits are really hard to break!!!   5th-- I have lost about 32lbs and have only gone down one pant size...where am i loosing the weight?   6th --- Husband is not beeing very understanding. did he forget that i got the Band?? I still cook the same way but he is bringing home a lot of crappy food and offering it to me...what a hell!! maybe he doesnt like the fact the i am about 7 lbs lighter that him now :redface:   7th -- still loosing my hair!! i have been keeping my protein intake over 70 gms a day. I have also been taking Biotin for over 1 months and got myself a hair cut. It is freaking me out!   8th-- KIDS are driving me crazy. My 6 year old daughter is talking back and being very ruff with the boys. Time outs dont seem to affect her much. But at kindergarden she is a ANGEL!! The twins are destroying the house, we have just a few pieces of furniture in the living area.Their room only has beds cuz the climb and jump off anything. THey are fighting over everything and one bites, the other one pulls hair or with whatever he has in his hand he will hit the other on the head. There is alot of helling...crying..:frown: I also failed at potty trainning this boys. they are not interested and Im so sick of diapers!!   :wub:I love my family BUt i know see how it is that food has come into my life as a lifesaver for so long... I want to change ... i need to change.   CAn anyone relate!??????!   I feel a little better now.... i realize this process takes time.
Gorda123

Gorda123

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Blog 80305
 

gettin back on track

so funny how things go hand in hand. i feel ive been a bit off track. im a 6cc in a 11cc band. i go for my 3rd fill in 2 weeks. also i looked and im not on this site as much so its easy to forget ive been banded. as weird as that might sound.:frown: i have a tool! i need to use it!:thumbup: back to liquids for a couple days for me. i know i can do it. i need to be focused. back to the gym today for me too. i can just feel that my next fill will help me. i just know it. when people use to say "oh ive gained on the band or oh it doesnt work" well now i know why. its because they gave up. they didnt get re-focused. its so easy to lose the focus. and i dont wanna be that person. im not gonna give up on my band. im gonna get re focused. i cant wait to find my "sweet spot" thats gonna be awesome. but in the meantime i need to stop eating the sweets!:redface:
ali4416

ali4416

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Blog 1551
 

2 day before surgery 2/22/10...

Hello VS family!   Reading your blogs answered all of my questions and I want to thank you all for taking the time out to post your experiences. You just don't know how much I appreciate it.   My surgery is tomorrow 2/22/10 and I'm a little scared. I just want everything to go well because I'm ready for a healthier me. I know that I've made the right decision and as always I'm putting myself in gods hand and ask that he bless and guide the doctors during my surgery. I believe in the power of prayer and ask that you say a prayer for me.   Thank you and I will keep all of you posted on my progress. Thanks for the support! :w00t:
Vickey

Vickey

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Blog 85769
 

Pre-op Easy

Well it's not easy but it is alot easier than last week. Now, I don't think twice about the shake. And the SF jello has became quite tasty. Most of the food that my family eats doesn't tempt me. I've got my eye on the prize. A thinner me. I did alot of rigorous excercise today. It including walking my neighborhood and working out in the wii fit. According to the Wii Fit, I've lost another 9lbs since Thursday. But I want to see the doctor's office scale before I count my victory. I can't wait. Four days left before I'm banded.
jmunks2000

jmunks2000

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Blog 85769
 

First week pre-op diet

The pre-op diet began really really hard. I was absolutely having fat attacks last week. (When I start having uncontrollable craving for all kinds of junk I call it a fat attack) but it is easier now. I lost 8lbs...(2 of them since Tuesday Feb 16,2010) since last Thurday February 18th and I felt good about it. My surgeon's nurse told me on that day that I should have done better than that. She discouraged me because I felt I was doing good. Especially through Valentine's weekend, which included eating out and chocolate. I resisted. I only drank one shake that day but I had a salad with four oz of steak. It was hard because my family members were ordering all kind of stuff.
jmunks2000

jmunks2000

1
Blog 52574
 

Scheduled 3rd Fill

I was so excited that I might be close to my sweet spot after my second fill (about a week and a half ago). But, over the past few days, whatever restriction I was feeling is gone again. So, I went ahead and made an appointment for my 3rd fill. Couldn't find a time that worked next week so will have to wait until the following Monday, March 1st.   Oh well, I'm just happy I'm allowed a fill every two weeks until I get to the right restriction. For those few days when I did have good restriction, it was GREAT! I'm so looking forward to getting to the point where I feel that way all the time... small meals, three meals per day, and no hunger in between.   As for the scale lately, it is just not budging. But, it is my TOM so I'm hoping this is just because of water retention and that I will get to see the scale move again in a few days.
adagray

adagray

5
Blog 40740
 

Worked out!

I actually did the elliptical today (funnily while dh was at the gym w/ the kids) and felt so good! I have got to figure out a way to program the elliptical so I can still do the weight-loss program but for a longer time. Right now, it stops after 20mins. There was such a good, mindless show on (VH1 80's) and it made it really easy. I was also studying and so happy to have a break from that.   Aside, found a study website that made studying actually fun! I transferred 25 flashcards onto the site and got pretty fluent w/ them in about a half hour. Good times!   I want to write down what I ate today since I get a little fuzzy on all that:   1. Protein shake (160 cals) 2. 6oz Stonyfield farms yogurt drink (180) 3. 12 whole grain pretzel nuggets (60 cals) 4. mini snickers (80 cals) 5. 5 choc. covered espresso beans (40 cals) 6. 4 cups air popped popcorn (110 cals) 7. Frozen chix Tandoori w/ brown rice (160 cals) 8. Mini banana muffin (60 cals) 9. 30 oz Sobe Lifewater   So cals are low. Interesting. Feel full. I had a couple of hairy moments. Used sugarless gum and candy to get through. That actually probably adds about 40 cals. I would love to find better tasting sugarless candy. Although, that could be dangerous. I could really work my way up to eating a lot of anything tasty...   So, feeling good, feeling better. Clothes fitting a tidge better. Happy about the online study guide and that i stayed on top of the clutter and mess in the house. One of those, 'Can I really do it all? Yes.' Days. Gotta love those!
Gildy

Gildy

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Blog 84081
 

Day 13 of 14 pre-op diet

An accomplishment to complete pre-op. Liquids until next Friday. I CAN and will do this and be successful. My health depends on it and a life lays ahead to create wonderful memories. Patience and determination will prevail. :redface::thumbup:
ladykcusa

ladykcusa

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Blog 75574
 

Warmer Weather, and My spirits are lifting too!

:frown:Great!! The warmer weather is here, 68 degrees today! And the sun felt so good! I saw a lot of folks I have not seen in a long time today, and I just got compliments all day. It was truly wonderful. I have never been the center of attention like I was today, and honestly it was sorta embarrassing but in a good way, I could feel myself blushing! It has been 15 years since I was this small. I have a great restriction now so I just can't eat the food I use to consume, down another lb this morning, Yea! I have to drink a lot of fluids now, and stay hydrated, so the lbs will drop, especially with warmer weather coming we all will, it helps your body flush the fat you burn during the day too. Good Luck Guys, Enjoy the coming springs!:redface:
janetsjourneytoslim

janetsjourneytoslim

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