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Blog 68671
 

1st Weigh in! Easter Challenge 2010

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...tVXcwd0E&hl=en   Hello Everyone,   Today is our EASTER CHALLENGE 2010 first weigh in. Being that I am at work I can not update my stats, but I have lost 2 lbs. (will update once home). So far there are four of us, was hoping for more. If you like you can still join us!!!
kdee

kdee

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Blog 86209
 

Louise 1 testomional

I was banded three years ago and had worked with Jill in the past. I wanted to work with her again because I'd been struggling with my weight.   I found Jill on the internet despite having trouble spelling her last name - Seward not Seaward.   She has a great LONG DISTANCE program on the PHONE and it was in the evening. I'm not driving into Toronto.   I started with a 3 week commitment as I wanted to see if it would work and it did! We had weekly phone sessions for emotional and psychological obstacles and nutritional coaching. We reviewed my weekly progress.   Jill followed up with an email note and provided a detailed menu plan and receipes. No body can create personalized menus like her.   Jill really cares & I signed up for 6 weeks. I'm now successfuly living with the band.:redface:
Louise 1

Louise 1

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Blog 78593
 

Mistake

Sorry Antonella goes in this coming wednesday for her band...   ALso I am down 36 lbs today. Yeah... I am 31% to my goal weight. I love lapband.com.. IT does have some pretty cool features..     www.bandsterjourney.blogger.com   Sorry in a hurry have to bring kids to the bus..
michelleisaac

michelleisaac

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How I lost 100lbs
 

2 months post-op and 2 fills later....

"I thought you would have lost more weight by now" my mother says while we're having lunch yesterday. :frown: (the look on my face while I work on not choking on what I was chewing.)   "Well I'm supposed to lose 2lbs were week, I'm 2 months post-op or 8 weeks post op today and I'm way ahead of that goal. Yes I could have lost more if I was working out like I should and didn't eat crap for the last two weeks since I've moved but I'm still way ahead of where I should be."   "Oh ok.... I guess" she says as she shrugs and eyes me as she looks back to her plate.   I saw that... now suddenly UBER "aware" of what I'm eating (6oz steak, veggies, starch) I felt that old feeling rise up... "Would you ladies like pie for just 99 cents???" the waitress interupts.   "What kind of pie?" I ask... She lists them and I decide on peach, warmed with ice cream. Ala mode just like my extra pounds evidently..   I then turn to my mom.. "What?!?!?! We're sharing."   "I didn't say anything Yvette... eat what you want to eat..."   Already feeling full I take a couple of bites of pie and eat the ice cream. I know I know.. SLIDER food.. but it was good and I realized in that moment I will struggle with food for the rest of my life. I know I can overcome it, I've done very well since being banded but in the last couple of weeks there's been too many slip ups and letting the cravings get the best of me.   I don't know how those of you with kids do it, since I've had children staying with me for the past couple of weeks it's been WAY harder, they eat ALL the time and they want things I shouldn't be eating. I love them but I need to find a balance or something lol..   Guess it's practice for when I have my own. :redface:   Either way no more.. today I'm going back on the basics I was eating, I'm going to make my list and go to the store and get what I need to make healthy band and kid friendly meals. For the days they're eating crap, I'll do shakes/smoothies. No pizza, no pasta, no more bread and NO MORE SWEET TEA! I made it with one meal and it's been "Can I have tea?" ever since... and every time I pour them some, I pour me some.. EMPTY CALORIES! UGH..   Ok Done with everything else, as I was typing this this morning, I was on my prayer call and the person leading intercessory started praying about appetites being controlled and eating just what we need to feel satisfied, not to eat til a point of gluttony. God will minister to you in many ways...   It's time to get serious...Think I'll start some twoadays at the gym as well..   It's friday, my day off. I have to put my bedroom together, it's the last room in the house that hasn't been completed after my move. Tired of looking at boxes and clothes thrown everywhere.   Then to check my mail, the bank, other errands and plan my menu. But before all that... I'm going back to bed
Yvette1026

Yvette1026

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Blog 49252
 

Need Low Carb Diet Opinions Please!

I'm guessing my bariatric surgeon, Dr. Michael Baptista, is getting more and more successful. He's moved from his partnership with another doctor and into his own spiffy new office MUCH more conveniently located for me, in Arlington right off 9A and Monument in the Brooks Rehab Building.   Now, I'm not saying his former partner was a bad doctor-- not with that many awards-- but I didn't like the other doctor and that's the honest truth. I'm allowed my opinions, and my two experiences with the former partner were unpleasant.   Now I feel much freer to help Dr. Baptista with his newer patients! I'm pleased to say Dr. Baptista asked me to start attending the monthly support group so I can provide cheerfulness and inspiration to a group that has recently begun to focus on negativity in his opinion. One subject he mentioned specifically I could help with was the low carb diet. Many have difficulty in going beyond what's on the face of low-carb living and consider it bland and without joy.   Do you think I can change that? Yeah, I can. Especially since it's official-- I lost another 7 lbs, and I'm now within 10 lbs of One-der-land! I can do it!   Now the question to ponder is-- what issue with low carb life do people have the most trouble with? I found it easy, so I have no clue where to begin. I need opinions, here!
voiceomt2002

voiceomt2002

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Blog 85309
 

1 week check up.

I went for my 1 week check up today. My doc checked my wounds, and asked me if I wanted a fill. I have so much restriction right now, I do not need one. I can barely eat, and am rarely hungry. I said no fill for me, and he was fine.   My doc said he wanted me to hop under the xray to look at my band and port. He said, some docs put the port into muscle, but he doesnt. so it can move a little. He said, the xray doesnt show which way around the port is, so he wants to put the needle in to check:blink::redface: Here I was, thinking I was avoiding a fill (and happily avoiding a needle), but then turns out he still wants to jab me. I tried to get out of it, but I lost the arguement. It barely hurt, and I felt like such a baby. I wont be scared next time I go when I actually need a fill. But I wonder, when will that be? I feel tight all the time.   My trip to the doctors, 1.5 hrs each way, was my first excursion since my surgery. I've just got home, and I'm very sore, stomach muscles aching. I think I overdid myself a little.   On a good note, yesterday I went to my chemist, and asked for something to relieve the gas, and I took whatever it is she gave me (its written in Korean, so I have no idea!). This morning I woke up and did 2 of the biggest farts since my surgery. I felt so much better!! Seriously, TMI, but who cares. Relief!!       Thought I should put my typical eating at the moment:   Breakfast: Cup of Yogurt (runny kind)   Lunch: Soup (either corn, mushroom, broccoli, or pumpkin. very basic.) one pack is 150g, and I never finish half.   Smoothie: 100g yogurt, banana, and some milk.   Dinner: One scarmbled egg, (hard to finish, last night) or tonight, 2 pieces of large spinach mozarella ravoili, cut up and chewed a gazillion times, and 1 tablespoon of mashed potato with milk in it.   I try to drink as much water or very watered down juice as I can in between meals. The waiting to drink after a meal is hard.   I know I need more, and I'm hoping to get some protein shakes this weekend to help me meet the minimum. I'm probably only managing 20-30 grams so far, and I think thats being generous.     I was 105kgs pre surgery, (231lbs) I'm 98kgs, (216lbs)   7kgs/15lbs in less than a week? I think I should start my ticker!!!:frown:
amanda3t

amanda3t

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Blog 79919
 

Pre-op Diet Day 2

2nd day of pre-op diet, so far so good! I have had a few people ask me if I have been losing weight! So far, as of last friday, I am down from 228 to 222 lbs. That was before I started the liquid diet! I have been trying to go to the YMCA 3X a week and I think I must be toning up some. :redface: Have a fabulous evening and a great day tomorrow!
kleinow01

kleinow01

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Blog 85870
 

Psych Appt.-Whose the crazy one?

So today I had my mandatory Psych Evaluation. Total waste of my time, but had to do it for insurance reasons. Fine. They should at least hire someone who knows what they are talkign about.   This guy was trying to find the reasons why I am heavy. "There has too be something behind your eating" he says to me. Ummmm, yeah, I love food. Duh. I am not an emotional eater, i dont eat when I am bored, i don't have stress in my life to speak of..... I love to eat and when I do, i eat the wrong things and too much of them. End of story. I love food.   Now, through this awesome website and reading different blogs, i have a complete understanding that things must and will change in my eating habits and I am starting now on these changes. The cabinets and refrigerator are cleaned out. I have started the Atkins diet (very strictly) to lose the weight before surgery. I have even started working out again. I tell this knowledgable Psychologist all this and he still wants to get behind why I am obese.   Then...at the end of the appointment, he wants me to pay him my co-pay. He says he will accept cash or check made out to himself. HA!! I laughed and told him to look for the check in the mail. Unbelievable!
Jilly29

Jilly29

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Blog 50043
 

one week to go!

i know its only a few pounds but i swear i can see a difference. ive easily lost a couple inches off my stomach. this makes me ridiculously happy.   also, apparently my stomach was making grumbly noises for an hour before i realized i was hungry. i was like, "what the hell is that sound? ooh that doesnt sound good. OH, im hungry!" LOL! time for another protein shake i guess.
harliquinn

harliquinn

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Blog 86101
 

new here

Hi I am going to get my band on 3/09/10 Im very excited but very nervous. Getting ready to start the 2 week pre op diet.:redface:
angela75

angela75

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Blog 82079
 

My "Inny"

I am not sure that I told some of you about the two hernia repairs Dr. Smith did at the same time as my Band.   I had a hiatal hernia at the top of my stomach and an umbilical hernia from a tear in the muscle wall when I was helping Scott rebuild our deck. My belly button had been an "inny" even after I gained all this weight, til I popped that hernia.   Dr. Smith repaired that and gave me my "Inny" back. He also repaired that hiatal hernia and I do not have heartburn or night-time stopped up nose anymore!! That is wonderful! I don't have to use nasal spray every night just to breathe once I lay my head down.   Can you tell I am happy?????:redface: After two knee replacements and now this surgery, I'm getting to be an old "hand" at this stuff.
Genielady

Genielady

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Blog 82079
 

February 18, 2010

Today I finally called in and told the NP that I believe this last adjustment was a little too tight. I really didn't want to do that because I have been so slow in losing the weight but I can't eat more than 2 small pieces of carrot without feeling very uncomfortable or throwing up. So I know I can't live a month like that. This past Tuesday's fill, Feb 16, took me up to 10 cc's on the Realize Band that holds (supposedly) 11 cc's. I was at 8 before this fill and didn't really feel much restriction. So we are going to back it down to 9 on Monday and see how that feels.   The weight has been coming off slowly, slower than I want, but at least its continuing to come down now. The first fill didn't "take". The NP didn't do the fill and they missed the port. So from Nov 11 (surgery date) to Dec 15 on to Jan 19, I had no fluid in the band at all. Jan 19, the NP did it and it definitely took the 8 cc's to make me have a restriction on drinking the water. But after 2 weeks, the restriction slacked off, so on Feb 16, we upped it. I think I was a little too zealous in wanting it filled to the maximum I thought I could stand. :-) My total weight loss from the day I saw my Primary Care Physician in mid-October, til now is 46 pounds. Only another 146 pounds to go. GOSH, that sounds awful!!   Well, at least they are great at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany about working with people like me. :-) I have hypothyroidism and right now, my thyroid is acting up again, so another adjustment on my medication is due. I am waiting on Express Scripts to send me my new dosage. Hopefully, when that is corrected, I will be on track to lose about 10 pounds a month. That is my goal. I don't want my skin to fall off my body.:redface:   Signing out for this week!! :frown:
Genielady

Genielady

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Blog 61243
 

6 days Post-Op...and am FANTASTIC!

Can I just say I am so thrilled about this. I just can't wait to be healthier.   The eating--or lack of is not bad...I did liquids until Monday, then did some mashed taters, and today Thursday, I braved...dun dun DUN...Oatmeal. YUM!   I also had a LB Friend take me to GNC and get some real protein powder to just help me thru and see if I like some of it for the future if needed. The 'itty bitty' girl (wink) was SO nice! (trying to lose my skinny girl prejudice) Honestly, I have never been in one that they weren't 'lookin' at me. lol She showed us some new stuff--mentioned a lot of people who had gastric surgeries used (mind you we said nothing about us having had it). So...as much as I hate to admit it--I will go back...and ask questions if I need some help with nutrition supplements, which I understand is inevitable sometimes.   SO I have been out--and moving around. Picked up a little around the house. Though yesterday I bent over way to much--learned to maybe not be so eager to clean! ha ha   So my next thoughts are moving to clothes--I love clothes, but limited to Lane Bryant I have been sheltered. I am looking now and like WOW...reminding myself I am 42!! not 22. lol Inside I am still about 22. So I have all these bigger clothes, which I will sell on my local yard sale site. But again, I am excited that I will be buying clothes from wherever I want. COOL!!! I need a bigger closet---no house.   Ok I am off here. More soon.   Too all of you who have commented, I try to comment back! If I failed I am sorry...but friend me, I enjoy the feedback, and can't wait to cheer you on too! :redface:
Hotenuf2

Hotenuf2

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Blog 84559
 

Home from Surgery and I feel GREAT!

I am home from the hospital and feel great! :redface: I have been walking and have no gas pain or any other type of pain to speak of thus far. I do have a high tolerance for pain but I am sure I will feel something later tonight. I have had a couple of sips of water but taking it slow. My mouth feels like I have been on a week long drinking binge. I have never had cotton mouth this bad in my life. How long does it take for this to go away? I hope everyone else who was banded today is having a positive experience like I have so far. I still can't believe that I'm banded!:frown:
Reshee

Reshee

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Blog 83970
 

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The Good- tomorrow is the big day!:redface:   The Bad- I was starving on the pre-op diet. The shakes I made were delicious but 30 mins after I would drink one, I'd be hungry again. So looking forward to not feeling that way!   The Ugly- Just took my "before" pictures... so depressing :frown: especially when my daughter said, "Mommy you don't look that big with your clothes on, I had no idea!" On the other hand, it gives me even more motivation to be successful. I do not want to look or feel like this a second longer, tomorrow can not come soon enough for me!
buttafly

buttafly

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Blog 81481
 

Day 6 POST OP

Just a quick check in. Today is day six after my surgery and I am finally getting back on track... Fyi Codine does not mix well with others.. ie herbals... Very bad idea.. Good NEWS!!!! I am down 9lbs since the day after surgery!!! WHOOO HOOO!!!! This make me very very very very did i say very happy:biggrin::biggrin::thumbup::biggrin:   Physically - I am still in a bit of pain. Burping a lot peeing and having normal bm's... thank god! Lost 9 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Feeling like getting on the elliptical already:)   Emotionally - Well wouldn't you know... I'm kickin it in the red tent and have had strange bouts of overwhelming emotion. Couple tears nothing tragic. Again I am just watching myself without judging.   Spiritually - Feeling blessed, loved, strong, and transforming before my own eyes. Much like the snake shedding its skin.   Here Here for the 21st century..
Jadeite

Jadeite

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Blog 74014
 

My Journey - 6 months post op - down 79lbs

**Updating due to nutritional changes**   Since I've been getting more messages lately asking for advice, what do I eat, how often do I work out, etc., I thought I would take a little time to blog about it. It makes me chuckle a little bit because 7 months ago, I never thought that I would have been one to give any kind of health or workout advice...ever. I am definitely not an expert and am learning as I go as well, so what I'm about to share is only what has worked for me. Everyone's bodies are different and will adjust to the band in different way and our bodies will adjust to the weight loss in different ways as well.   MY STATISTICS Age: 29 Kids: Alyssa, 4 yrs old Height: 5'7 Starting Weight: 285 Current Weight: 212 Starting BMI: 44.6 Current BMI: 33.2 Band date: 8/27/09 Band type: AP - holds 10CC Current fill: a little over 5CC (about to have some removed as my band is a little too tight at the moment)   MY DIET Morning: Protein shake - In the beginning, I was doing something quick like a Slimfast. If I have time to doctor it up then I like to blend as strawberry slimfast with a banana, ice and a dash of cinnamon OR the cappuccino slimfast is good blended with ice and two teaspoons of peanut butter. However, I found out from my doctor that I wasn't getting nearly enough protein, so I headed over to GNC for some advice. I am now drinking the Syntha 6 Protein Shake (Mochaccino is my fav). It is a little higher in calories and fat grams then some of the other protein shakes, but it is actually very good tasting and since I take it as a meal supplement, I have some calories to spare.   No morning snack   Lunch: Cup of soup OR a salad OR a SmartOnes/Lean Cuisine meal OR tuna wrap   Afternoon snack: Piece of fruit or some other low fat snack   Dinner: SmartOnes/Lean Cuisine meal OR 1/2 Chicken Breast with side of green beans OR 1/2 hamburger patti with slice of cheese and side of corn OR soup (I'll doctor up a can of soup for dinner with chopped onions, cilantro, hot sauce)   Drinks: Coffee in morning; I try to get in at least 4-5 bottles of water a day and add Special K Protein Water mix for the additional protein   WORK OUT SCHEDULE Monday: Body Works class (aerobics class using weights) Tuesday: Kickboxing class + Abs Wednesday: Pilates OR Weights + Abs Thursday: Spin/Cycle class (you can burn 800-1000 calories during one of these classes) + Abs Friday: Weights + Abs Saturday: Workout with personal trainer on either Upper or Lower body using weights (depending on what I did the night before) all my workouts range from 1-1.5hrs   MY VITAMINS Solotron Chewable Multivitamin - 2xs daily Biotin - open and add capsule to shake 2xs weekly   As far as my banded life has been. I have had 3 fills since being banded (doc says I'm far behind on my fills). All fills have been pretty easy and have given me a good amount of restriction; however, this last fill, a little too much was put in and I need to have some removed. One indicator that your band is too tight is if you cannot drink an entire glass of water without wanting to vomit or spit it back out, then your band is probably too tight. Needless to say, I haven't been able to put anything but liquids down...mostly soup. Hopefully after tomorrow it'll be easier. Again, just proves that having the band is trial and error and everyone's body adjusts to it differently.   I hope this helps and good luck on your journey. Please always feel free to email me with any questions!   Missy
lapband82709

lapband82709

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Blog 84844
 

Yeah for me!!!!

Today I am 2 weeks post-op and I'm down a total of 19lbs. last week I was a little discouraged because I wasn't seeing any significant weight loss. Looks like I'm getting on track. Yeah for me!!!!!!
fabulous@fifty

fabulous@fifty

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Blog 1110
 

Four Weeks Out

It's been 4 weeks since surgery. Amazing how much my life has changed since then. It's really kind of been a blur;but a good one. I'm just really starting to get in more mushies/soild food in the last couple of days. So far everything has gone down ok. I do find eating chicken feels so dry and I have a hard time swallowing it. I've tried chicken salad with a small amount of lite mayo in it, and that was really hard to swallow. Maybe it's the lack of drinking, but it sure seems foods are much dryer to me than before the surgery.   Last night was my first social event with a group of friends. We had a late Valentines dinner with 5 other couples. It was a little akward because it was a sit down dinner severed in courses. First course was a potatoe soup, I did fine with that but ate very little of it. Second course was a pasta salad, which I skipped altogether. Third course was the main course which was baked cornish hen, mashed potatoes with gravy and sweet potatoe cassarole. I did ok with the main course but was really afraid to eat. I have been measuring everything at home, but when you have larger servings on your plate, it's difficult to judge how much you've eaten from each item. I have no doubt in my mind I ate way less that 2 oz because I was unable to judge my portions and I was afraid to get sick in front of others. All in all it went ok. I'm hoping at some point I can get to where I get a full feeling before it's a "too late ohoh I overdid" feeling.   My weight loss has been extremely slow. Last week I only lost 2 lbs. I think part of the reason is that I'm having a hard time getting over 500 calories in per day. I'm finding that it's almost impossible to do only eating 3 2oz meals per day with no snacks inbetween. So, I know I'm not suppose to snack, but I'm going to have a mid morning snack of 1tbsp of peanut butter dailey to try to get my calories up. I also havent been exercising because of the clot issue but have decided that I'm going to start in the next two days. Hopefully those two things will help me to lose a little faster.   I have set a goal and I'm not sure that it's a good healthy one, but it's one none the less. I am aiming to lose 50% of my weight by my 3 month mark. That means I need to lose 30 more lbs in the next two months. I really want to take advantage of the honeymoon stage of losing. Once I get to my 3 month mark I'll set another goal for my 6 month mark.   More later   Hope everyone is having a fantastic week!:w00t:
Barbara278

Barbara278

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Blog 84559
 

Today is the DAY!!!!!

The "Day" is finally here. I about to leave to go to the hosiptal. We live about an hour and half from the hosiptal, so we are leaving early to ensure arrival on time or even early. I am one of those crazy people who begin to freak out if I am not 15 minutes early to an appointment. I did not sleep much at all last night. Fear of oversleeping and excitment I guess. It's hard to believe I will be banded in few short hours and I will join most of on the "other side". Had the "little talk" with my hubby the one noone wants to have, but is a must. The "not going to happen, but if it does" these are my wishes. :thumbup: Made me feel better but it upset him a little. He truly loves me for me:wub: not my size. Gotta love the man! I will post when I feel better, Good Luck to all being banded TODAY!
Reshee

Reshee

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Blog 78593
 

Congrats to Antonella

Well all my friends here. I have not been on here much. I have become addicted to blogger and have found so many people on there and have been trying to catch up on all their blogs..   I believe Antonella was banded today so I would like to say happy Band-day to you.. hOpe surgery went well for you... Take care and follow the doctors directions...   So if there is anyone else out there with blogs you can find me at   www.bandsterjourney.com   I have found some of you out there but hope to find more..   Hope everyone is well.. I will check in from time to time...
michelleisaac

michelleisaac

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Blog 85917
 

Down 51 since my surgery

Hello everyone just an update i had surgery on 11-4-09 i started at 367 down to 316 amazing how different i feel great 27% to my goal weight on my way check back for more updates:tt2:
pam1969

pam1969

2
Blog 1569
 

Digital Pictures

Started taking digital pictures of each week. I will share them when it makes sense. However, shirt is off and I am standing sideways ugly can not explain this....... Has anyone done this and shared it???:w00t:
Thinmint

Thinmint

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